Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey has tapped retired Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble to serve as the next Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police, a move that concludes a widespread search for a new leader. According to a press release from the Massachusetts government, Noble's decades of service in New Jersey has well-prepared him to oversee the state's law enforcement efforts.
In the announcement, Governor Healey praised Noble, stating, "Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Noble has dedicated his career to public service, rising to the highest levels of the New Jersey State Police and delivering results on some of the most pressing issues facing law enforcement." Noble is set to quickly assume his leadership role in October, bringing a wealth of experience, including his time as Deputy Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, to the position, as mentioned in the same press release.
Healey also expressed her gratitude to Colonel Jack Mawn for his service, citing his "professionalism, his work ethic and his integrity" as qualities that have set a standard for the force. Noble's leadership characteristics — integrity, compassion, ability to bring people together — were highlighted as key reasons for his selection. "He is the leader that our hardworking State Police team and the people of Massachusetts deserve," Healey added, cementing the decision's importance for both the force and the community it serves, as per the Massachusetts government.
The newly-appointed Colonel responded to the announcement with readiness, aiming to maintain open channels of communication and to fulfill a commitment to excellence. "The hardworking men and women of the State Police show up every day to keep the people of Massachusetts safe, and they deserve a leader who is accessible, transparent and committed to the highest standards of integrity and excellence," Noble told the Massachusetts government.
Noble's background is extensive, with a 30-year career that encompasses a range of responsibilities from front-line duty to overseeing nearly 4,000 personnel as New Jersey’s second-in-command. His track record also includes the implementation of a new Office of Employee Relations and Community Outreach and the coordination of the New Jersey Advanced Homicide Investigators Conference. These initiatives have shaped Noble's approach to leading law enforcement while fostering community ties — something Massachusetts’ leadership and community alike will surely be watching as he takes on his new charge in October.
