FRAMINGHAM – Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel Christine Dorian has been recognized for her leadership and more than three decades of service in law enforcement, receiving the New England State Police Administrators Conference’s Glass Ceiling Award.
Dorian received the honor on October 30 during the annual Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference in Westbrook, Connecticut. The award recognizes women in law enforcement who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional achievement and a commitment to mentoring future generations of officers.
A 32-year veteran of the Massachusetts State Police, Dorian is currently the highest-ranking woman in the department. She serves as commander of the Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness, overseeing the Commonwealth Fusion Center and statewide intelligence and security coordination efforts.
Her responsibilities include security planning for major events such as the Boston Marathon, the FIFA World Cup and Sail Boston.
Dorian began her career in 1994 as a member of the 72nd Recruit Training Troop, entering the State Police Academy while raising two young children.
Over the following three decades, she held positions in field services, forensic services, investigative services, standards and training, and homeland security.
As a sergeant assigned to the Crime Scene Services Section, Dorian supervised evidence collection and preservation at major crime scenes across Massachusetts. Her work included assisting with the investigation into the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, helping ensure evidence was properly collected and processed for the prosecution of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
After being promoted to lieutenant, she helped expand DNA collection initiatives and oversaw the statewide implementation of automated fingerprint identification systems.
She later served in leadership positions at the State Police Crime Laboratory and within the Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness, where she supervised nine statewide units.
Dorian was subsequently promoted to major and selected to establish the department’s Office of Organizational Excellence. In that position, she helped develop quality assurance standards and initiatives focused on leadership training, accountability and professional development.
Governor Maura Healey praised Dorian’s career and contributions to public safety.
“Lieutenant Colonel Dorian has spent more than three decades protecting the people of Massachusetts, breaking barriers and opening doors for the next generation of women in law enforcement,” Healey said.
Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble also recognized Dorian’s accomplishments, citing her operational experience, leadership and commitment to developing future law enforcement professionals.
The recognition comes as the Massachusetts State Police continues efforts to increase opportunities for women within the department.
In 2021, the agency became the 55th organization nationwide to join the 30×30 Initiative, a national effort to improve the recruitment, retention and professional advancement of women in policing.
State Police officials said Dorian’s career demonstrates the opportunities available to women pursuing leadership positions in law enforcement and reflects the department’s commitment to developing future generations of officers.
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