Public Meeting

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the May 13, 2021 meeting, along with updates on the Commission’s hiring and IT plans. The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) gave a presentation, and the Commission discussed guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics, procedures, and alternatives to the use of force […]

Meeting summary: The meeting began with a vote to adopt remote participation and approval of the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. The Commission voted to create a screening committee to review applications for the Executive Director position. There was a discussion of the Commission’s statutory responsibility under Section 119 to issue guidance by […]

Screening Committee Meeting summary: The meeting began with a call to order, followed by a discussion of the role of the Executive Director. The Commission then entered executive session under G.L. c. 30A, §21(8) to consider or interview applicants for the Executive Director position. The public session did not reconvene after the executive session. POST […]

Meeting Summary: Discussion of proposed guidance pursuant to Section 119: “Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not later than June 30, 2021, the Massachusetts peace officer standards and training commission established in section 2 of chapter 6E shall issue guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics, techniques and procedures and other […]

Meeting Summary: The Commission approved guidance pursuant to Section 119, requiring issuance by June 30, 2021, on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics, techniques, procedures, and other alternatives to the use of force for minor children. This guidance takes into account various contextual factors such as age, disability, developmental status, mental health, linguistic limitations, and […]