Public Meeting

Meeting summary:  The meeting began with approval of the June 15, 2023 meeting minutes. Executive Director Enrique Zuniga provided a certification update, including the process for publishing review decisions and conditionally certified status, along with an administrative update. The Legal team presented proposed regulations under 555 CMR 11.00 Regulatory Action & Advisory Opinions, and discussed revisions to 555 CMR 9.00 regarding Initial Certification of Officers and the Initial or Renewed Certification of Independently Applying Officers. Additional guidance for constables was also addressed. The Division of Standards provided an update.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting began with the approval of the July 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Executive Director Enrique Zuniga provided updates on officer certification, disciplinary records, and administrative matters. The Commission reviewed results from the LEA portal user survey and discussed law enforcement officer credentials. The Legal Division gave updates on guidance for constables and other law enforcement personnel, clarified guidance on complaints reportable to POST, and discussed the workplace safety policy.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting was called to order, followed by matters not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting, then the Commission went into Executive Session.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the July 12, 2023 and August 8, 2023 meeting minutes. Executive Director Zuniga provided updates on officer certification and disciplinary records, along with a Finance and Administrative update. The Commission discussed credentials for law enforcement officers with POST certification numbers. The Legal team presented guidance to Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecuting Offices regarding 555 CMR 1.00 and 6.00, as well as guidance to constables and other law enforcement personnel concerning 555 CMR 9.00. Updates on other regulatory actions and the workplace safety policy were also provided.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the September 14, 2023 meeting minutes. Executive Director Zuniga provided updates on officer certification and disciplinary records, as well as a Finance and Administrative update. The Legal team discussed the process for relinquishing certification and provided an update on the publication of regulations.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting included presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation for former Commissioner Clementina Chery. The Executive Director reported on school resource officer certification and provided an update on disciplinary records. Future certification policy matters were discussed, alongside a Legal update covering the process for relinquishing certification and removing information from the public database. Additionally, the meeting addressed officer physical and psychological fitness and updates on maintaining, reporting, and auditing law enforcement records.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Executive Director provided updates on disciplinary records, the complaint portal, and other administrative matters. The Finance team presented a review of the FY25 budget and discussed diversity initiatives. A recommendation was made to establish a subcommittee focused on certification policies. The Legal team reviewed draft proposed regulations related to record maintenance, reporting, and auditing.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting Summary: The POST Commission held the first meeting of its newly established Certification Subcommittee, which was formed to advise on key certification policy matters—particularly the second round of certification for previously certified officers. All recommendations from the Subcommittee are submitted to the full Commission for final decision.

Executive Director Enrique Zuniga introduced the Subcommittee members: Commissioners Hanya Bluestone, Larry Calderone (designated as Chair), and Marsha Kazarosian, along with General Counsel Ravitz, Certification Director Steve Smith, and Outside Counsel Lon F. Povich. The meeting included a discussion on the Subcommittee’s purpose and initial policy questions.

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Meeting Recording February 1, 2024

POST Clarifies Disciplinary Reporting Requirements Ahead of LEA Portal Expansion

The POST Commission is preparing for the full rollout of its LEA portal on March 5, which will give all law enforcement agencies statewide access to submit disciplinary records and reports. At a recent meeting, POST reviewed upcoming reporting deadlines, addressed ongoing questions about reporting requirements, and emphasized the need for consistent data submissions.

POST reminded agencies of the 90-day requirement to complete internal affairs investigations or request an extension. The Commission also clarified that all allegations involving excessive force, bias, and officer-involved shootings must be reported, as well as any allegations that result in discipline. The only exception applies to minor matters under the “unprofessionalism” category, which agencies are not required to report.

The timeline for reporting, definitions of complaint types, and the scope of reportable conduct were discussed in detail. POST continues to work on improving data consistency and will release disciplinary records through the LEA portal beginning in February.

In support of greater transparency, POST is also updating its website. The current POST website continues to provide guidance and resources for reporting as the agency transitions to its upgraded systems. Communications staff are leading the redesign effort, with a launch targeted for August 2024. Requests for responses (RFRs) from web design vendors are due February 16.

Meanwhile, the Governor’s FY25 budget proposes $8.75 million for POST—4% less than anticipated.

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