PAXTON — Anna Maria College and the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee have completed a Memorandum of Understanding to bolster the workforce pipeline of aspiring public safety professionals. The agreement facilitates the process of accepting and transitioning eligible Anna Maria College graduating seniors into an MPTC academy. During their final year at Anna Maria, eligible seniors will have the opportunity to work with faculty to prepare for the MPTC admission process. Anna Maria College is one of the first four-year college in Massachusetts to partner with MPTC on this initiative.
“The MPTC is committed to investing in the future generation of law enforcement officers who will serve and protect the great communities across the state,” said MPTC Executive Director Robert Ferullo (retired police chief). “This partnership with Anna Maria College is a continued effort to support opportunities for individuals to embark on the journey to a meaningful career in law enforcement through different avenues like undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs.”
“This agreement with MPTC expands opportunities for our students as they look to transition from college to a career dedicated to serving and protecting their communities,” said Dave Armstrong, senior advisor to the criminal justice program at Anna Maria. “With a diverse student body and a strong focus on service in our criminal justice program, we believe that Anna Maria graduates enter the workforce well-prepared to contribute to their organizations and succeed.”
