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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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

Decisions, Orders and Reviews

View summary of recent Commission activity

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mendes, Nivaldo (formerly of New Bedford P.D.)

Case No. 2025-002 Final Decision to Decertify (PDF) issued July 17, 2025 and Suspension Order (PDF) issued January 6, 2025

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Fitzsimmons, Kelsey (North Andover P.D.)

Case No. 2025-039 Suspension Order (PDF) issued July 14, 2025

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Villanueva, Michael (Chelsea P.D.)

Case No. 2025-038 Suspension Order (PDF) issued July 3, 2025

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Events

Aug
21
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Public Meeting
Sep
18
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Public Meeting
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MEETING ARCHIVES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

File a Public Complaint

Agency Report Submissions

Regulations and Guidance

About the POST Commission

Officer Status Counts

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Conditionally Certified Officers
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Decertified Officers
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Suspended Officers
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