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

10-08-26

POST Commission Debuts New Dashboards

The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission recently released three new public dashboards as part of its ongoing efforts to increase transparency and accountability within law enforcement. The new

Announcement

10-07-26

Herrera, Chad (Everett Police)

Case No. 2026-056 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Oct. 7, 2026

Suspensions

09-30-26

POST/MPTC Approve Model Use of Force Reporting Form

The POST Commission (POST) appreciates all the agencies who have submitted their Self-Assessments regarding consistency with the Model Use of Force Policy (Model Policy) before the September 30th deadline.

Announcement