Massachusetts POST Commision

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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Disciplinary Records

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Officer Status Lists

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Certification

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Decisions, Orders and Reviews

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Villanueva, Michael (formerly of Chelsea Police)

Case No. 2025-038 Order on Suspension (PDF) issued Feb. 19, 2026 Case No. 2025-038 Suspension Order (PDF) issued July 3, 2025

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Flaherty, Sean (Boston Police)

Case No. 2024-026 Order Lifting Suspension (PDF) issued Feb. 19, 2026 Case No. SU-2024-021 Suspension Order (PDF) issued July 8, 2024

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Hayes, Thomas (Hanover Police)

Case No. 2026-010 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Feb. 20, 2026

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