UPDATE: Former Groton Police Officer Omar Connor has been officially decertified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) following serious sexual harassment allegations involving both high school and college students. This decision, made public on November 20, 2023, confirms the alarming findings of repeated unprofessional conduct during his time as a school resource officer.
The POST Commission’s ruling states that Connor poses a significant risk to public safety, citing a “pattern of unprofessional conduct that may escalate.” This decision comes after internal investigations revealed Connor’s inappropriate behavior, including using lewd language and making unwanted sexual advances towards students and staff at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School, where he had served since 2018.
In a statement released on Friday, the Groton Police Department emphasized the breach of trust Connor committed in his role, meant to serve as a mentor and role model for local students. “He violated that trust by using his position to take advantage of those who he had influence over,” the statement read. The department expressed gratitude to the brave young women who reported his misconduct, allowing for necessary action to be taken.
Connor’s downfall is marked by his dismissal from the Groton Police in 2023 after credible allegations surfaced, leading to multiple internal affairs complaints. Despite being given opportunities to contest these allegations, Connor did not attend a scheduled hearing in September 2025, resulting in a default ruling against him. During a prior Zoom conference in June, he acknowledged the futility of contesting the decertification, despite asserting his innocence regarding the allegations.
During the September hearing, Amy Park, attorney for the POST Commission, urged the judge to affirm the allegations and proceed with the decertification, noting Connor’s failure to communicate effectively. “He has failed to defend this matter,” Park stated, highlighting Connor’s lack of engagement throughout the proceedings.
As a result of his decertification, Connor is barred from working as a police officer in Massachusetts and will be included in the National Decertification Index, a critical resource for law enforcement agencies checking an officer’s disciplinary history nationwide. Although he has the right to appeal the Commission’s decision within 30 days, Connor’s prospects of returning to law enforcement appear bleak.
The shocking allegations against Connor contrast sharply with his earlier reputation. In March 2022, the Groton Police Department publicly praised him as a dedicated officer and role model, stating, “Groton is so lucky to have such a great police officer!” His service record includes over 12 years with the Groton Police and previous work with the Lunenburg Police Department, where he suffered serious injuries during a foot pursuit in 2010.
As this case develops, the community is left grappling with the implications of this misconduct and the importance of ensuring safe environments in schools. The Groton Police Department’s commitment to accountability highlights the need for vigilance against abuses of power in positions of trust.
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