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

02-20-26

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

Press Releases

02-12-26

POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Two Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification Applications

The following officers have applied for voluntary relinquishment of their law enforcement officer certification: As part of the evaluation and decision process, any law enforcement agency that previously employed the