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Public Hearing on proposed regulations 555 CMR 9.00
Virtual EventTuesday, June 6, 2023
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Overview
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.
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.
Additional Resources
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
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Hearing in the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Address
100 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02114
Overview
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. 23-001-C (ED22-001-C) In the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Adjudicatory hearing via videoconference and in person.
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Hearing in the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Monday, October 30, 2023
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Note that the below-referenced hearing will continue on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 9 AM VIA ZOOM ONLY
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. 23-001-C (ED22-001-C) In the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Adjudicatory hearing via videoconference and in person.
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Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Matthew Farwell
Thursday, November 30, 2023; 9:00 AM
Case No. 23-011-S (PI-2022-11-22-003) In the Matter of Matthew Farwell
The Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-captioned Adjudicatory Hearing will be held via Zoom videoconference.
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference: In the Matter of Matthew Farwell
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Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of William Farwell
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference In The Matter of William Farwell Case No. 23-012-S
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Via videoconference
The Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-captioned Adjudicatory Hearing will be held on January 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom videoconference before the Honorable Judith A. Cowin (Ret.), Hearing Officer of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Any additional questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Hearings Administrator with the subject line “In the Matter of William Farwell” at [email protected].
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Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez
Monday, January 29, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.Overview
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez
DATE AND TIME OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE: January 29, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION OF PRE-HEARING: Via Zoom Video Conference
The Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-captioned Adjudicatory Hearing will be held on January 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom videoconference before the Honorable Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.), Hearing Officer of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Any additional questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Hearings Administrator with the subject line “In the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez” at [email protected].
Additional Resources
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez
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Hearing in the Matter of William Farwell (cancelled)
*Cancelled* Status Hearing in the Matter of William Farwell
Monday, February 5, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Overview
This Status Hearing has been cancelled.
February 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Adjudicatory Proceeding in the Matter of William Farwell Case No. 23-012-S
Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: David M. Bae, Esq.
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Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Cara Rossi
Adjudicatory Proceeding in the Matter of Cara Rossi Case No. 2024-003-S
Pre-Hearing Conference Wednesday, February 14, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. via zoom
Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: Leah Marie Barrault, Esq.