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

09-15-26

Abaskharoun, Peter (Burlington Police)

Case No. 2026-051 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Sept. 14, 2026

Suspensions

09-01-26

Reid, Dylan (Orleans Police)

Case No. 2026-048 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Aug. 31, 2026

Suspensions

08-31-26

Action Required by Sept. 30, 2026 – POST/MPTC Model UOF Policy Self-Assessment

Chiefs and Agency Heads: Pursuant to 555 CMR 6.10(2) and 550 CMR 6.10(2), the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) and the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) developed a

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