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

10-17-25

Cox, Nicholas (Malden Police)

Case no. 2025-048 Suspension Order and Agreement (PDF) issued October 16, 2025

Suspensions

10-17-25

Cunningham, Christopher (formerly of Leominster Police)

Case No. 2025-019 Final and Initial Decision to Decertify (PDF) issued October 16, 2025 Case No. 2025-019 Suspension Order (PDF) issued March 20, 2025

Decertifications

10-08-25

Watch: Panel Discussion on POST Commission Hosted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association

Last week, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission Executive Director Enrique Zuniga participated in a panel discussion titled “POST: An Update for Municipalities,” hosted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association