EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Massachusetts State Police Academy (SPA) plays a critical role in preparing sworn personnel to meet the Commonwealth’s public safety needs while upholding constitutional policing, professionalism, and public trust. In response to concerns regarding trainee attrition, injuries, training culture, and alignment with modern law enforcement standards, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in partnership with multidisciplinary subject- matter experts, conducted a comprehensive operational and cultural assessment of the SPA.
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Future of Policing 