Public Meeting

POST Commission Advances Disciplinary Records Validation, Approves Database Publication Categories, and Adopts Regulations

Executive Director Enrique Zuniga updated the Commission on disciplinary records efforts, reporting that POST sent letters to Chiefs requesting validation and updates of sustained historical disciplinary records using a new submission template and clear instructions. POST plans to clarify the complaint resolution process and reporting timelines at the March meeting. After quality assurance, POST aims to publish disciplinary records in summer 2023 and launch a complaint submission portal in the fall.

The Commission approved publishing certain non-certified individuals’ records, including those who failed MPTC training or had disciplinary matters, while declining to publish records for those retired or resigned in good standing.

The Commission reviewed and approved revisions to regulations on Databases and Dissemination of Information (555 CMR 8.00) and Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions (555 CMR 11.00).

The meeting concluded with the Commission voting to approve the FY24 budget request of $9.1 million.

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Meeting Recording

POST Advances Recertification, Administrative Suspensions, Discusses Regulatory Updates

The Executive Director detailed plans for recertifying officers with last names I–P ahead of the June 30, 2023 deadline, noting revisions to Part 1 of the questionnaire while leaving Part 2 unchanged. Chiefs must submit attestations by May 1. POST will roll out a new Salesforce-based LEA portal in May, with certification notifications sent directly to officers starting July 31 after verification of MPTC training.

The Commission reviewed administrative suspensions, which the statute mandates for officers who fail to complete MPTC training by June 30. POST notified 300 noncompliant officers in December 2022; 46 remain out of compliance and will be suspended until they meet requirements.

The meeting also covered the approved $9.1 million budget, with POST set to testify before the Joint Ways and Means Committee on April 4.

A legal update highlighted progress on forms and procedures for reporting uses of force, officer-related injuries or deaths, and firearm discharges. Commissioners further examined proposed regulations (555 CMR 9.00) for certifying officers and constables, clarifying that constables seeking arrest powers must be certified, with penalties for making arrests without certification.

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Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director report, administrative update, finance update, and legal update on proposed regulations re: Initial Certification of Officers; and Initial or Renewed Certification of Independently Applying Officers, Including Constables (555 CMR 9.00), proposed regulations re: Specialized Certification for School Resource Officers (555 CMR 10.00), and draft guidance to Law Enforcement Agencies regarding certain aspects of 555 CMR 1.00: Procedural Rules.

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Meeting Recording

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of March 16, 2023 and April 13, 2023 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director Report on administrative, disciplinary records, and certification updates. The Law Enforcement Agency (LEA Portal) was discussed, along with a legal division update on Maintenance, Reporting, and Auditing of Law Enforcement Records and Information.

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Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the May 11, 2023 meeting minutes. Executive Director Enrique Zuniga provided a certification update, discussion of personal officer contact information, disciplinary records update and presented an FY24 budget and administrative update. The Legal team shared a draft of the Guidance to Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecuting Offices regarding 555 CMR 1.00 and 6.00, and provided an overview of the public hearing on 555 CMR 9.00. The Commission also recognized outgoing Commissioners Kim West and Michael Wynn with certificates of appreciation.

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Meeting Recording

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