MA POST Commission – The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission

To improve policing and enhance public confidence in law enforcement.

The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission was established as part of the criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020. Our mission is to improve policing and enhance public confidence in law enforcement by implementing a fair process for mandatory certification, discipline, and training for all peace officers in the Commonwealth.

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

03-17-26

Cullen, Sean (Boston Police)

Case No. 2026-014 Suspension Order (PDF) issued March 13, 2026

Suspensions

03-16-26

Beltran, Mikel (formerly of Lawrence Police)

Case No. 2025-032 Amended Suspension Order (PDF) issued March 11, 2026 Case No. 2025-032 Suspension Order (PDF) issued May 15, 2025

Suspensions

03-12-26

Update POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Brian Cohoon’s Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification Application

*Update: Cahoon has withdrawn his application.* Brian Cohoon, formerly of the Braintree Police Department, applied for voluntary relinquishment of his law enforcement officer certification. View Cohoon’s application. As part of the evaluation and decision process,