Massachusetts Police Announce Pilot Training Reforms

The Massachusetts State Police have announced significant reforms to their training academy after the September 2024 death of 25-year-old recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia during a boxing exercise. Captain David Pinkham has been appointed as the new academy commandant, with the leadership role elevated to boost accountability. The next academy class will be split into two smaller cohorts to enhance individualized training and oversight. The boxing program remains suspended while an independent investigation led by the Attorney General’s office continues. The International Association of Chiefs of Police has been commissioned to review training methods, injury rates, attrition, and academy culture, with findings to be made public. These reforms are being rolled out as a pilot program to improve safety, address high attrition, and restore public trust amid recent scandals.