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Lt. Jonathan O’Leary: Brewster Police (MPAC Commissioner)
Accreditation is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Police departments looking to start the certification and accreditation process can connect with working groups…
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Lt. Matt Mueskes: Methuen Police
Accreditation is more than meeting state standards; it assures your members they can continuously strive for excellence every day they…
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October 23, 2026 Accreditation Manager Training
REMINDER… Please consider attending (or sending your officers to) the upcoming Accreditation Manager Training to be held in the Worcester…
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MPAC Q3 Newsletter
MPAC Q3 Newsletter In this issue… Welcome Message Dear Chiefs and Accreditation Members, The MPAC Conference will be held November…
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Program Overview/Getting Started Training
Just a reminder that MPAC is presenting a Training entitled, “Program Overview/Getting Started” at the MPTC in Lynnfield, 425 Walnut…
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Chief Yolanda Smith: Tufts University Police
Hear from Tufts University Police Chief Yolanda Smith about the importance of Accreditation.
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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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MPAC Q2 Newsletter
MPAC Q2 Newsletter In this issue… Welcome Message Dear Chiefs and Accreditation Members, Welcome to the new MPAC Newsletter! We…
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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…
