POST Use of Force Policy
MPAC has recently received several inquiries regarding the newly released POST Use of Force Model Policy. While certain provisions of…
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Policy Development Reference Guide
Many MPAC agencies have requested guidance on the development, approval, promulgation, and distribution of policies. This program was created using…
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Assessment Coordinator James Martin Retirement
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) congratulates Captain James Martin (ret.) of the Woburn Police Department on his retirement after…
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MPAC Welcomes Bill Pinkes, Captain (Ret.) Massachusetts State Police
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission welcomes Bill Pinkes, MPAC’s newest Assessment Team Facilitator. Before joining MPAC, he served as a…
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ACM Michael Hill Retirement
Lieutenant Michael Hill (ret.), Framingham PD, is retiring from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) after a distinguished career in…
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Standard 12.2.2 Dissemination and Storage
Effective January 1, 2027, Standard 12.2.2 (Dissemination and Storage) has been revised to eliminate the requirement for agencies to maintain…
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Annual Verification Of Select Standards
On January 1, 2027, the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) will implement a requirement for all accredited agencies to maintain…
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MPAC Program Structure
On January 1, 2027, the MPAC program structure will be revised. The current “Certification” program will be renamed “Accreditation” and…
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Standard 1.1.3 Warning Shots
Effective January 1, 2027, Standard 1.1.3 – Warning Shots has been amended to require that agencies maintain a written directive…
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Time Sensitive Standards
A list of Time-Sensitive Standards has been added to the MPAC Resources > Program Resources. This list is intended to…