Massachusetts State Police have suspended recruit training at their academy following the death of a trainee during a boxing match, officials announced.

The suspension comes as state police work to implement recommendations from an outside review team that examined the academy's practices after the fatal incident. Officials said they need time to address identified flaws in the training program.

The trainee died during what was described as a police academy boxing exercise, though specific details about the circumstances of the death have not been released. The incident prompted an external review of the academy's training protocols and safety procedures.

State police officials have not provided a timeline for when training might resume, stating that the pause will continue until recommended changes can be properly implemented. The review team's specific recommendations have not been made public.

The suspension affects current recruit classes and represents a significant disruption to the state's police training pipeline. Massachusetts joins other states that have faced scrutiny over physical training practices at police academies in recent years.