Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc

10/20/2026

Accreditation is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Police departments looking to start the certification and accreditation process can connect with working groups of neighboring departments, who will provide guidance, staffing support, and more.

MPAC’s goal is to assist as many departments as possible in achieving certification or accreditation. Working groups offer valuable assistance in helping member departments achieve their goals.


https://masspoliceaccred.net/lt-jonathan-oleary-brewster-police-mpac-commissioner/

10/13/2026

Lt. Matt Mueskes: Methuen Police Department

Accreditation is more than meeting state standards; it assures your members they can continuously strive for excellence every day they put on their badge. ...

Accreditation is more than meeting state standards; it assures your members they can continuously strive for excellence every day they put on their badge. Keeping your department up-to-date on cha…

10/06/2026

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 PolyTech Institute (WPI) training room on October 23rd from 0900-1300....

REMINDER… Please consider attending (or sending your officers to) the upcoming Accreditation Manager Training to be held in the Worcester PolyTech Institute (WPI) training room on October 23r…

09/30/2026

MPAC Q3 Newsletter

MPAC Q3 Newsletter In this issue... Welcome Message EXECUTIVE BOARD Accolades Recent News Standard issues MPAC Updates…...

MPAC Q3 Newsletter In this issue… Welcome Message EXECUTIVE BOARD Accolades Recent News Standard issues MPAC Updates Welcome Message Dear Chiefs and Accreditation Members, The MPAC Conference…

09/23/2026

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 St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 on October 9, 2026 for 0900-1300....

Just a reminder that MPAC is presenting a Training entitled, “Program Overview/Getting Started” at the MPTC in Lynnfield, 425 Walnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 on October 9, 2026 for 0900-…

09/22/2026

Chief Yolanda Smith: Tufts University Police Department

Accreditation shows your community that your department is continuously upholding the best policing standards across the state. To achieve Accreditation, the department must meet and maintain 300-400 mandatory policies and will be reassessed every three years.

Showing your community the commitment to excellence that the men and women of your department highlights the unwavering service and dedication they have to the safety of your residents, stakeholders, parents, students, and visitors.

For more information about the Accreditation process and where to begin, visit: masspoliceaccred.net


https://vimeo.com/1229288368?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hear from Tufts University Police Chief Yolanda Smith about the importance of Accreditation.

09/11/2026

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 the model policy may appear similar to language contained within MPAC standards, the language is not identical....

MPAC has recently received several inquiries regarding the newly released POST Use of Force Model Policy. While certain provisions of the model policy may appear similar to language contained withi…

08/31/2026

Policy Development Reference Guide

Policy Development - 07062026 (final)Download Many MPAC agencies have requested guidance on the development, approval, promulgation, and distribution of policies....

Policy Development – 07062026 (final)Download Many MPAC agencies have requested guidance on the development, approval, promulgation, and distribution of policies. This program was created usi…

08/21/2026

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 more than 30 years of dedicated service to MPAC....

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) congratulates Captain James Martin (ret.) of the Woburn Police Department on his retirement after more than 30 years of dedicated service to…

08/06/2026

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 Captain with the Massachusetts State Police retiring in 2018. ...

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission welcomes Bill Pinkes, MPAC’s newest Assessment Team Facilitator. Before joining MPAC, he served as a Captain with the Massachusetts State Pol…