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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

Farewell, Michael (Marblehead PD)

Case No. 2025-003 Retraining Order (PDF) issued January 16, 2025

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Merricks, Kirk (Boston PD)

Case No. 2025-004 Suspension Order (PDF) issued January 16, 2025

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Martinez, Joe (Boston P.D.)

Case No. 2023-014 Final Decision to Decertify (PDF) issued January 16, 2025 and Case No. SU-2023-07-11-001 Suspension Order (PDF) issued July 13, 2023

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Events

Jan
29
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Community Information Session
Jan
30
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller
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MEETING ARCHIVES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Agency Report Submissions

Regulations and Guidance

About POST

Officer Status Counts

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Decertified Officers
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Suspended Officers
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