MPTC Plymouth Police Academy

04/26/2026

04/23/2026

As many of you know, this page will be disabled shortly. We will be handing the controls over to the professionals at the MPTC. Although we are excited that our social media presence will be brought to a new level, it's important to us that we offer a sincere thank you before we sign off. THANK YOU! to the followers of this page! whether you're a graduate of the Plymouth Academy, family and friends of graduates, agency personnel, the general public and even the occasional law enforcement adversary. We have seen your responses, your love, your joy and your criticism, and we have embraced it. As a team, we have heard you and pushed forward even harder to make our academy a professional setting worthy of spotlighting through social media. Thank you for your interest through the years, we look forward to seeing you again on our new page soon."

Sincere appreciation,

Director Goodick & Plymouth Police Academy Staff Instructors

04/07/2026

On Tuesday April 7th, 2026 the Barnstable Police Department swore in 3 new patrol officers who will begin field training on April 8th 2026. The 3 new officers recently graduated the Plymouth Police Academy and are the departments first non-civil service academy graduates since our removal from civil service in 2025. Below are brief bios on the 3 new officers.

Katelyn Beddia

Officer Katelyn Beddia was born in Leominster, Massachusetts and attended Oakmont Regional High School in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. After High School, Officer Beddia attended Westfield State University where she made the Dean’s List all 4 years and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Beddia graduated in 2025 with a 3.99 GPA and was part of the Criminal Justice Honors Society while double minoring in Writing and Spanish. Additionally, Officer Beddia received her EMT certification and was a member of Westfield State University Track and Field team.

During College, Officer Beddia was a Community Service Officer for the Provincetown Police Department for two years. While at the Plymouth Police Academy, Officer Beddia was awarded the top Academic Achievement Award, an award given to the student officer with the highest academic performance. Officer Beddia will begin her field training on the evening shift.

Joshua Lovely

Office Joshua Lovely was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts and raised in Harwich. Officer Lovely attended Monomoy Regional High School. After high school, Officer Lovely attended Fitchburg State University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Lovely graduated Fitchburg with a 3.91 GPA and was the captain of the Men’s Club Lacrosse Team. He is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Fitchburg State University.

Officer Lovely was a Community Service Officer for the Barnstable Police Department from 2023 – 2025 and was one of the few selected to extend the seasonal CSO employment into the Fall. As a CSO, Officer Lovely received the Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District Citizens Award. Upon completion of the Plymouth Police Academy, Officer Lovely received the 100% Award, an award selected by the academy staff and given to the officer who gave 100% 100% of the time. Officer Lovely will begin his field training on the dayshift.

Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel

Officer Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Officer Tatzel-Mandel joined the United States Army in 2002, became a Military Police Officer, and received an honorable discharge after her service. In 2020, Officer Tatzel-Mandel became a Paramedic/Firefighter for the Hyannis Fire Department where she received both the Life Saving Award and Community Service Award. While at Hyannis Fire Department, Officer Tatzel-Mandel assisted with starting the Cape and Islands Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program as the Group B manager. Officer Tatzel-Mandel also served as a Tactical Emergency Medic on the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team.

Officer Tatzel-Mandel was the class president of her Plymouth Police Academy class and received the Top Physical Fitness Award. She will begin her field training on the midnight shift.

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

NASRO Instructors Wayne Stevens and Chip Yeaton teaching the NASRO Basic SRO Course in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

This course is hosted by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC).

04/03/2026

MPTC is offering a five-day instructor course for officers seeking certification to train law enforcement in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). Participants must meet all MPTC prerequisites to enroll.
For more information, please log into your Acadis account: www.mass.gov/mptc-acadis-training-portal

04/02/2026

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04/01/2026

Congratulations to Soraya Leon and Aaron Ferreira, who were officially sworn in to the Taunton Police Department at tonight’s City Council meeting.

Please join us in welcoming Officers Leon and Ferreira as they begin their service to our community. We are grateful for their commitment to protecting and serving the residents of Taunton.

Wishing them both a safe, successful, and rewarding career.

Congratulations, Officers Leon and Ferreira!

03/30/2026

On Tuesday 3/24/26 NAPD’s newest officers, Gabrielle Tallman, Seamus Cogivan, and John Cielo were sworn in at Town Hall marking the official starts of their service with the town.

03/30/2026

Congrats to our three newest officers on graduating from the Plymouth Academy! 🎓👏. Wishing you all a successful and safe career.

Officers: Connor Marsters, Brennan Cassidy & Angela King

03/29/2026

Sergeant Jennifer Braley gave her first official midnight shift roll call in her new role as sergeant. A graduate of the 46th MPOC MPTC Plymouth Police Academy, she brings over 20 years of law enforcement experience to the position.

Congratulations, Sergeant Braley!