Geoffrey Noble, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, has been selected as the new leader of the Massachusetts State Police, making him the first colonel in the department’s history to come from outside its ranks. This appointment was made possible by police reforms passed in 2020 and Governor Maura Healey’s decision to look beyond the department’s current leadership. Retired detective lieutenant James Duggan believes recent scandals within the state troopers played a part in this decision, especially the Karen Read trial which shed light on issues of ethics and poor supervision. By selecting an outsider, Governor Healey hopes to restore public trust in the department. Noble, who previously served as a lieutenant colonel for the New Jersey State Police, will assume his new role in October. With the typical tenure for a colonel being short, Noble will have limited time to make a significant impact and implement his own strategies. In the meantime, Colonel John Mawn has been holding the interim position since February 2023. This appointment marks a new era for the Massachusetts State Police as they look to move forward and address the challenges faced by the department.
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