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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File a Police Complaint for community members

Disciplinary Records

View complaints and incident reports for active officers

Officer Status Lists

Check the certification status of officers

Certification

Information for new graduates/hires, SROs and special police officers

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bryant, Dylan (formerly of Gardner P.D.)

Case No. 2025-009 Final Decision to Revoke Certification (PDF) issued April 17, 2025 and Case No. SU-2023-05-24-001 Suspension Order (PDF) issued May 30, 2023

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Richard, Michael (Manchester-by-the-Sea P.D.)

Case No. 2025-025 Suspension Order (PDF) issued April 17, 2025

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O’Connell, Stephen (Boston P.D.)

Case 2025-024 Suspension Order (PDF) issued April 17, 2025

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Events

May
15
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Public Meeting
Jun
26
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Public Meeting
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MEETING ARCHIVES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Agency Report Submissions

Regulations and Guidance

About POST

Officer Status Counts

Certified Officers
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Conditionally Certified Officers
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Decertified Officers
0
Suspended Officers
0
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