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POST Commission

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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Commission Meetings and Hearings 
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Regulations, Advisories and Guidance 
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Submit Records and Reports (Law Enforcement only) 
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Certification: New Graduates/Hires/SSPO/ SRO 
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Recertification 

What Would You Like To Do?

View Law Enforcement Officer Disciplinary Records  View Law Enforcement Officer Status Information  View Decisions, Orders and Reviews  File a Police Misconduct Complaint (members of public only)  Learn about the Adjudicatory Process  Find Useful Forms 

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Contact Us

Address

Visitors to our office are welcome by appointment only.
84 State Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
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Phone

Main Number 617-701-8401
Certification Division 617-701-8422
Standards Division 617-701-8421
Media Inquiries 617-701-8404

Online

POST Commission Staff Directory 
General E-Mail: POSTC-comments@mass.gov
Media inquiries: Alia Spring alia.spring@mass.gov
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More about the POST Commission

The POST Commission is charged with implementing a mandatory certification process for police officers, including decertification, suspension of certification, or reprimand in the event of certain police misconduct; receiving, investigating, and adjudicating officer misconduct complaints and improper use of force; and maintaining and publishing officer information, including certification status, suspensions, and disciplinary records.

The 2020 Police Reform Act

M.G.L. Chapter 6E: Establishment of POST Commission

Read our 2022 Annual Report

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