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For immediate release:
4/06/2023
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April 6, 2023                                             Contact: Cindy Campbell

For Immediate Release                 Cynthia.a.campbell@mass.gov

Massachusetts POST Commission Releases Updated List of Suspended Officers       

Boston –The POST Commission today released the current list of suspended law enforcement officers.  The information is current as of March 20 and is available on the POST website under the “View Law Enforcement Officer Information” section here.

The two newly suspended officers are listed below, bringing the total number of suspensions to 24:

  • Domenic Columbo, Boston Police Department
  • Daniel Whitman, Formerly of Tyngsborough Police Department

The POST Commission is directed by statute to suspend the certification of an officer who is arrested, charged or indicted for a felony and will revoke the certification of an officer who is convicted of a felony. The suspension order is in effect until a final decision or revocation is made by the Commission.

The POST Commission was established as part of a 2020 criminal justice reform law to focus on efforts to improve public safety and increase trust between members of law enforcement in the Commonwealth’s communities.  The POST Commission is charged with creating a mandatory certification process for police officers, as well as processes for decertification, suspension of certification, or reprimand in the event of certain misconduct.

The next round of recertification for officers with last names I-P will begin next month.

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    The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission was established as part of the criminal justice reform 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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