Under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, the Municipal Police Training Committee (“MPTC”) and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (“POSTC”) will conduct a public hearing for the purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information concerning a new regulation governing the use of force by law enforcement officers.
Scheduled Hearing Date: August 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The proposed regulations may be obtained by visiting the MPTC website at:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/municipal-police-training-committee
A written copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained by request in writing to Deputy General Counsel John H. Melander, Jr., Executive Office of Public Safety and Security One Ashburton Place, Room 2133, Boston, MA 02108.
Provided below are written comments received for the purposes of this hearing:
Boston Medical Center Department of Public Safety
Massachusetts Environmental Police
State Police Association of Massachusetts
Law Offices of Howard Friedman, P.C.
Palmer Police Department – Public Comment
National Police Accountability Project – Public Comment On UoF
Norwood Police Department – Public Comment
Massachusetts State Police – Public Comment
MSA Written Testimony to 550 and 555 CMR 6 Use of Force Regulations for LE
MSA Red Lined Testimony – Re UoF Regulations for Law Enforcement
Massachusetts Coalition of Police Public Testimony
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing: 555 CMR 9.00: Initial Certification of Officers; and Initial or Renewed Certification of Independently Applying Officers, Including Constables
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 3(a)(28) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed set of regulations,
Summary of Proposed Regulations: The proposed regulations would establish requirements and procedures for any individual to be initially certified as a law enforcement officer and for any independently applying individual, including any constable, to be initially certified or recertified as a law enforcement officer. The regulations would also prescribe procedures for applicants to obtain review of adverse decisions and outline the implications of certification decisions. Additionally, the regulations would provide for constables to be supervised in specified ways by qualified individuals, and would address constables’ powers and duties.
Availability of Proposed Regulations: The proposed regulations are available on the Commission’s website at: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/post-commission. You may obtain a written copy by e-mailing a request to [email protected] or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Submission of Comments: The submission of written comments or testimony in advance of the hearing is welcome and may be made by e-mail to [email protected] with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 9.00” or by mail to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz at the physical address listed above. Comments received after June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. might not be considered.
Notice of Public Hearing: 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 3(a)(28) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed set of regulations, 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions.
Summary of Proposed Regulations: The proposed regulations would establish procedures for members of the public to request that the Commission issue regulations or advisory opinions, and for the Commission to do so. They would outline a petitioning process, prescribe steps for Commission personnel to take in response to petitions, detail the effect that advisory opinions would have, and preserve the Commission’s ability to take action in the absence of a petition.
Availability of Proposed Regulations: The proposed regulations are available on the Commission’s website at: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/post-commission. You may obtain a written copy by e-mailing a request to [email protected] or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Submission of Comments: The submission of written comments or testimony in advance of the hearing is welcome and may be made by e-mail to [email protected] with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 11.00” or by mail to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz at the physical address listed above. Comments received after June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. might not be considered.
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed regulations 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions
Proposed regulations: 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions
Adjudicatory Proceeding In the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez Case No. 23-010-S
Adjudicatory Hearing Monday, February 26, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (via zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: Iancy Gonzalez, Pro se
Adjudicatory Hearing (in-person and via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: Leah Barrault, Esq.
In-office visitors must adhere to the POST weapons policy.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on proposed regulations 555 CMR 12.00: Maintenance, Reporting, and Audits of Law Enforcement Records and Information
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, §§ 3(a) and 8(d) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed regulation, 555 CMR 12.00: Maintenance, Reporting, and Audits of Law Enforcement Records and Information.
Summary of Proposed Regulation: The proposed regulation would establish requirements for law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers to create and maintain certain records and to report certain information to the Commission. The regulation would also establish requirements and procedures concerning the auditing of law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers by or on behalf of the Commission. Lastly, the proposed regulation enumerates ways in which the Commission may take disciplinary action against law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers as a means of enforcing the obligations of this proposed regulation.
Availability of Proposed Regulation: The proposed regulation is available on the Commission’s website at: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/post-commission. You may obtain a written copy by e- mailing a request to [email protected] or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109.
Hearing Details: The hearing will be held virtually, using the Zoom platform, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at that time. If you are interested in offering comments, you are encouraged, but not required, to pre-register by sending an email to [email protected] with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 12.00.” Given the volume of comments anticipated, the Commission may limit a speaker’s time to five minutes.
In the Matter of Robert Devine
Case No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Pre-Hearing Conference recording
In the Matter of Matthew Hubbard
Case No. 2023-015 Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom) https://zoom.us/j/91526497136
Hearing Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
In the Matter of William Chu
Case No. 2024-040 Suspension Hearing Before the Full Commission (via Zoom)
Respondent’s Counsel: Daniel O’Malley, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chrisholm, Esq.
This proceeding is closed to the public.