Jeffrey D. Noble sworn in as Massachusetts State Police superintendent; governor orders academy review amid ongoing probe

Jeffrey D. Noble was sworn in as superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police at a ceremony at the State House, where the governor administered the oath and praised Noble—s record in law enforcement.

The governor introduced Noble and thanked family members and public safety leaders attending the ceremony, including Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Security Sue Terry and Undersecretary for Law Enforcement Gina Kwan. The governor highlighted Massachusetts—s public-safety rankings and said the state is committed to providing "the tools, the training, the leadership, and the support" police need to do their jobs and return home safely.

Noble, who cited three decades in policing including service in the New Jersey State Police, said he was "incredibly honored and humbled" to serve and pledged to support the department. "I will support you in every way I can, ensuring you have the resources, the training, and the leadership needed to succeed," he said.

Noble framed his initial approach as being in "listen mode," saying he will meet with command staff, EOPS and community partners to identify strengths and areas for improvement and to develop strategies for public safety and reforms. He emphasized priorities including trooper physical and mental health, civilian staff support and building public trust through accountability and transparency.

Reporters at the event asked whether hiring officials had reviewed controversies tied to Noble—s prior service in New Jersey and whether those issues affected his selection. The governor said the state conducted an extensive search process with a panel that reviewed relevant material and that she and the lieutenant governor are confident in Noble—s appointment.

Reporters also asked whether Noble had been briefed on a separate, ongoing investigation referenced in the event as relating to the academy (referred to in the transcript as the "Deltona Park City" matter). Noble said he was aware but had not yet received an official briefing and would be briefed in short order.

The governor confirmed the attorney general—s office is conducting an investigation and said, separately, she has asked Noble to lead an independent review of academy policies and training. The governor described that review as distinct from the attorney general—s probe and said she expects transparency and action where needed.

The ceremony closed with the governor reiterating the administration—s commitment to diversity and inclusion and support for empowering leadership to address training and resource needs within the Massachusetts State Police.

No formal vote or personnel motion was recorded at the event; the primary outcomes were the swearing-in of Noble and the administration—s direction that Noble undertake an independent academy review.