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

03-09-26

POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Brian Cohoon’s Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification 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, any

Press Releases

02-27-26

Daoust, Joel (Massachusetts State Police)

Case No. 2026-011 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Feb. 27, 2026

Suspensions

02-26-26

POST Commission and MPTC Invite Public Comment on Proposed Model Use of Force Policy

Media Contact: [email protected] BOSTON — The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) invite all members of the public to submit comments on a proposed Model Use of Force Policy. Summary of Proposed Policy: The