The Massachusetts State Police has dismissed Jack B. Cesarz, a probationary trooper, following an off-duty incident in which the department said he used offensive language toward young people. Cesarz was dishonorably discharged effective Oct. 8, according to the department. Asked whether the firing stemmed from allegations that he made homophobic comments at a golf tournament, a State Police spokesperson said the agency acted immediately after the off-duty incident but did not confirm the specific allegations. “Any person who acts with such indiscretion and uses such offensive language towards young people has no place in our ranks,” the spokesperson said in a statement, adding that the department holds members accountable for conduct both on and off duty. Cesarz was still within the one-year probationary period that applies to newly appointed state troopers. A state webpage on becoming a trooper says the department may terminate probationary employees whose performance or conduct does not meet its standards. The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission still listed Cesarz as certified on the evening of Oct. 12. State payroll data showed he was paid $117,662 in 2026. The State Police Association of Massachusetts, which represents department officers, had not responded to a request for comment by the time of publication.