Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc

03/31/2026

MPAC Q1 Newsletter...

MPAC Q1 Newsletter

03/24/2026

Members Only Portal

Accreditation Managers are responsible for adding members to MPAC’s Members Only portal. If a member wishes to attend MPAC training, they must register themselves. Accreditation Managers are not permitted to register other members for training. Accreditation Managers are responsible for maintaining their Members Only Group and onboarding new members.

Accreditation Managers are responsible for adding members to MPAC’s Members Only portal. If a member wishes to attend MPAC training, they must register themselves. Accreditation Managers are not pe…

03/05/2026

Standards Manual V.1.04

MPAC standards have been updated to version 1.04. The updates primarily include grammatical revisions to several standards, with no significant procedural changes. MPAC has provided a reference guide explaining how to upgrade the standards manual. This guide can be found under Program Resources and is titled “Upgrading an Assessment to a Newer Standards Manual.” Please review the guide and follow the instructions to ensure your manual is updated to the latest version.

MPAC standards have been updated to version 1.04. The updates primarily include grammatical revisions to several standards, with no significant procedural changes. MPAC has provided a reference gui…

02/27/2026

Expedited Assessment Guidelines: Agencies in the Stage 3 – Self-Assessment Phase may request an expedited initial assessment for either certification or accreditation. To be considered for expedited review, the following conditions must be met: Compliance Readiness - A PowerStandards status report demonstrating at least 60% compliance must be submitted to MPAC for review. Learn more at the link below.

Agencies in the Stage 3 – Self-Assessment Phase may request an expedited initial assessment for either certification or accreditation. To be considered for expedited review, the following condition…

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

February 17, 2026 Commission Meeting Award Ceremony

Congratulations to MPAC's recently honored member agencies. Their achievement reflects their department’s strong commitment to providing exceptional police service within their community. This required significant hard work and a comprehensive, department-wide effort. We commend these agencies for their dedication and their ongoing pursuit of professional excellence.

https://masspoliceaccred.net/february-17-2026-commission-meeting-award-ceremony/

03/04/2022

On behalf of MPAC, we extend our condolences to the men and women of the Massachusetts Stare Police on the tragic loss of Trooper Bucci. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the agency and her family.

03/05/2020

Congratulations to the Douglas PD for completing their assessment this week. The Department earned their Initial Certification Award last month and is now striving for Initial Accreditation. This assessment marks the first phase of the Commission Review. Also, special thanks to our assessors: Lt Porter of Hopkinton, MA Police Department and Lt Ryan Newell of Southborough Police Department.

03/05/2020

Congratulations to the West Bridgewater Police Department : Official for completing their assessment this week. The Department earned their Initial Certification Award in June 2019 and is now pursuing Initial Accreditation. This assessment marks the first phase of the Commission Review. Also, special thanks to our assessors: Chief McNeil of Somerset Police Department, Somerset Massachusetts and Lt. Williams of Sharon, Massachusetts Police Department.

02/28/2020

The Woburn, MA Police Department has completed their assessment for Re-Accreditation! Congratulations to the Department and a special thanks to our assessors: Lt. O’Brien of the Saugus Police Department, Lt. Campbell of the Marlborough Police Department - MA and Lt. Williams of the Sharon, Massachusetts Police Department.

02/28/2020

The Somerset Police Department, Somerset Massachusetts, Somerset Massachusetts​ has completed their on-site assessment for Re-Accreditation! Congratulations to the department and a special thanks to our assessors: Deputy Chief Storey of the Dartmouth Police Department​, Lt. O’Leary of the Brewster Police Department and Sgt. Scott Rose of the Freetown Police Department.

02/25/2020

The Newburyport Police Department has completed their on-site assessment for Re-Accreditation! Congratulations to the department and a special thanks to our assessors: Chief Horvath of Rockport Police Department, Massachusetts, Lt. Guy of Andover MA Police Department, Sgt. Hovey of Topsfield Police Department and Sgt. Rentschler of the Town of Acton, Mass. Police