THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF MASS, INC.
YOUTH CADET LAW ENFORCEMENT
STUDENT TROOPER PROGRAM
APPLICATION
2019
QUALIFICATIONS:
This program is open to high school students, 15 to 17 years old, in good academic standing.
Applicants must be of good moral character and present a well-groomed appearance. Hair must be
neatly trimmed (females-arranged) and males must be clean-shaven. This program consists of
rigorous training and physical stress in a para-military-type academy setting. The Youth Cadet Law
Enforcement Student Trooper Program is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender or
nationality.
PERSONAL DATA (Please type or print and sign):
NAME: ________________________ __________________________ _____________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
ADDRESS: __________________________________ ______________________________________
(Street)
(City, State, Zip)
DATE OF BIRTH(mm/dd/yyyy): ____/____/______
GENDER: ___________________
(Parent’s Or Guardian’s Name, Address and Phone Number)
(High School Attending)
(Applicant’s Signature)
T-SHIRT SIZE (please check appropriate size, adult size):
Small Medium Large X-large
Have you ever attended a previous Student Trooper Program? Yes No
If yes, what year? _______________
If you have previously attended the Student Trooper Program, please do not apply again.
Students are not allowed to attend the program twice.
MEDICAL INFORMATION:
A physical examination is required. A medical form requiring a doctor’s signature will be required
upon your acceptance to the program. Additional information will be provided at that time.
Primary Phone: (____)____________________
Email Address: _________________________
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
The applicant, being given the opportunity to use certain equipment and facilities of
the Massachusetts State Police Academy during the American Legion Youth Cadet Law
Enforcement Student Trooper Training Program,assumes all risks and liability pertaining to any
activity pursuant to the program or that may arise during his/her participation in said program
and hereby releases from such liability, the American Legion, the Massachusetts State
Police, and the staff members performing the training. Persons attending this Program are
responsible for any medical bills, including transportation costs, associated with any injuries
or illnesses incurred while participating in the training program. In the event of disciplinary
action, parents or guardians will be notified and will be responsible for picking up their child, if
necessary.
(Signature of Applicant) (Date) (Signature of Parent or Guardian) (Date)
SCHOOL OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the above named student is in good academic standing, does not have a
negative disciplinary record and will be between the ages of 15-17 during the Program. (See dates below)
(Signature of School Official) (Date)
____________________________________________________ (_____)_________________________
(Name of School) (Phone Number)
American Legion Authorizing Post_______________________________ District________________
To locate a post near you, go to: www.masslegion.org,then to POST LOCATOR link.
(Post Official's Authorizing Signature and Address)
(Name and Address of Provider of Sponsorship Fee)
Applications will not be accepted before January 25, 2019. This application, with the
sponsoring fee check in the amount of $400.00, must be received before May 3, 2019. Apply
early, as space is limited to 80 applicants per week. Candidates for the program will be
selected prior to May 10, 2019. Candidates that are accepted into the program will be provided
information on the required equipment and the required medical forms. Those candidates that are
not accepted into this year’s program will be notified and the sponsoring fee check will be returned.
Make check payable to: American Legion, Department of Massachusetts and mark Youth
Cadet and student’s last name in the bottom left-hand corner.
Mail APPLICATIONS and CHECKS ONLY to: Mr. Louis E. Brault, Cadet Law Enforcement
Chairman, 104 Johnson Road Unit 207, Chicopee, MA 01022. In the event the applicant is not
accepted, the sponsorship fee will be returned to the provider.
DATES: (Please state order of preference, 1 & 2, and type
numbers in designated boxes):
If only available for one week, indicate that week only.
July 15 - 19, 2019
July 22 - 26, 2019
Name:
Applicant must write a brief statement of why they would like to be accepted into the Student
Trooper Program.
Any questions, contact Mr. Louis E. Brault, at
(413) 593-9842 or louisbrault@yahoo.com
No refunds will be authorized forno shows” or for a student leaving
the program prior to its conclusion.