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

01-13-26

POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Dean Paine’s Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification Application

Dean Paine, formerly of Westborough Police, has applied for voluntary relinquishment of his law enforcement officer certification. See Paine’s application. As part of the evaluation and decision process, any law

Announcement

01-12-26

DeAngelo, Antonia (formerly of Lowell Police)

Case No. 2026-001 Suspension Order (PDF) issued Jan. 9, 2026

Suspensions

01-07-26

POST Commission Issues New Guidance for Constables

The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission issued two guidance documents for constables on Dec. 18, 2025. These documents are intended to clarify which actions are permitted and