Massachusetts State Police appoints first non-agency colonel, Geoffrey Noble, amid controversies.

Geoffrey Noble has been sworn in as the new colonel of the Massachusetts State Police, making history as the first leader appointed from outside the agency due to a 2020 police reform law. He takes over amid controversies, including scandals and the death of a recruit during training. Noble, a veteran of the New Jersey State Police, aims to restore public trust and improve community relations while addressing ongoing challenges within the agency.