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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Recertification for Officers with last names Q-Z now open
The Law Enforcement Agency portal is open for processing officer recertifications. Details on the recertification process and eligibility are found here in our updated recertification section.
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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.