BOSTON —

The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission has responded to Attorney Alan Jackson's letter demanding an investigation into Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox over alleged credibility issues related to the Karen Read case.

Jackson's letter previously asked for a "full disciplinary review" of Cox for "dishonesty, lack of candor, and conduct unbecoming of an officer."

However, in a response letter released on Thursday, the POST Commission said the Boston police commissioner is actually a civilian executive and not a sworn law enforcement officer.

"According to the City, Commissioner Cox does not personally carry out police duties and functions," the letter read. "Based in part on this information, the Commission thus far has not required non-sworn civ

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