Police

Posted on January 05, 2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE OF FRAMINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MASSACHUSETTS POLICE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (MPAC) PROGRAM ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT

The Framingham Police Department is pleased to announce that in an effort to remain an accredited agency, a team of Massachusetts Police Accreditation Assessment (MPAC) assessors will be on site January 20 – 22, 2026 to verify the Department’s compliance with MPAC accreditation standards.

Verification by the assessment team is part of a voluntary process to retain state accreditation, a self-initiated evaluation process by which the Department strives to meet and maintain standards established for the profession.  

The MPAC program consist of standards classified as either mandatory, generally related to high liability/risk issues, or optional, considered enhancements to agency operations.  Agencies must meet all applicable mandatory standards and a percentage of optional standards based on agency size.

Achieving and maintaining accreditation is a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence.  Anyone interested in learning more about the Framingham Police Department’s participation in the MPAC Accreditation Program may contact Deputy Chief Victor Pereira, Accreditation Manager, at 508-532-5886.

MISSION

The Framingham Police Department's mission is to enhance public safety and reduce crime by providing exceptional police services. This is accomplished through evidence-based data, analysis, and ongoing community outreach.  

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Since being sworn in as Chief of Police in December 2020, I have worked alongside some of the finest men and women in uniform anywhere. I am proud of the service these officers provide every day and even more proud of their many accomplishments and community outreach.

The Police Department continues to utilize evidence-based data and analysis to prevent and reduce crime. Such analysis helps our Department see areas and patterns of concern and act proactively to discourage criminal activity. The Department’s ultimate goal is to have more police officers on the street, making connections in the neighborhoods, becoming part of the community, and helping to deter crime before it happens.