BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA POST Commission - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MA POST Commission X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mapostcommission.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA POST Commission REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250501T130115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T133739Z UID:10000153-1746180000-1746187200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Single Commissioner Hearing in the Matter of Michael Richard DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2025-025 Single Commissioner Hearing in the Matter of Michael Richard (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Marsha V. Kazarosian\, Esq.\nRespondent’s Counsel: Colin R. Confoey\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm\, Esq. \nThis proceeding is closed to the public. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-before-single-commissioner-in-the-matter-of-michael-richard/ CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250414T132554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210057Z UID:10000150-1744878600-1744884000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Commission Advances Streamlined Process for Officer Recertification\, Adopts Voluntary Relinquishment Policy\, Reviews Proposed Officer Response Procedures \nThe POST Commission reviewed the process for the second round of officer recertification\, covering approximately 8\,000 officers with last names A–H. Staff reported a streamlined process focused on confirming officer details and noting any changes since their previous certification. Moving forward\, certification terms will last three years plus the officer’s birth month. The LEA portal will reopen May 5\, 2025 to process applications. The Commission reminded agencies to report all job status changes\, as officers not linked to an agency will be marked “Expired” when their certification ends. \nThe Division of Standards provided a semi-annual update\, reporting 359 public complaints and 410 agency-submitted cases from October 1\, 2024\, through March 30\, 2025. Staff review an average of 30 new public complaints and 17 agency reports each week. \nThe legal team presented updates on several standards\, including use of force\, officer response procedures\, investigatory stops\, traffic stops\, and the code of conduct. Commissioners voted to adopt the draft policy on voluntary relinquishment of officer certification\, which outlines the process and consequences of an officer choosing to give up certification. \nFinance staff reported that 66% of the FY25 budget has been committed and shared updates on FY26 budget planning and upcoming legislative testimony. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-64/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://youtu.be/Qk4Pui2G8F8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250331T125511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T185918Z UID:10000149-1744191000-1744196400@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of William Castro DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2025-010 Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of William Castro (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Walter H. Jacobs\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nThe hearing will be conducted according to the adjudicatory rules of practice and procedure outlined in M.G.L. c. 30A\, §§ 10 and 11\, 555 CMR 1.10\, and 801 CMR 1.01\, except as provided in 555 CMR 1.10(4). *All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2.  \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-william-castro/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/UE0Je3U2ZiA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T144500 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250331T120916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T184133Z UID:10000148-1744104600-1744123500@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Hearing in the Matter of James McCall DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-048 Hearing In the Matter of James McCall\nHearing (via Zoom) and in person: POST Commission\, 84 State Street\, Suite 200\, Boston\, MA 02109\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)\nRespondent: James McCall\, pro se\nEnforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm\, Esq. \nThe hearing will be conducted according to the adjudicatory rules of practice and procedure outlined in M.G.L. c. 30A\, §§ 10 and 11\, 555 CMR 1.10\, and 801 CMR 1.01\, except as provided in 555 CMR 1.10(4). \nIn-person hearings are conducted at the POST Commission office:\nEllison Conference Room\n84 State Street\, Suite 200\, Boston\, MA 02109 \n*All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2. Members of the public may attend open portions in person or view them remotely over Zoom. \nAll in-person attendees are reminded of the Commission’s policy prohibiting weapons in Commission offices and designated facilities. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-james-mccall/ LOCATION:POST Commission\, 84 State Street\, 2nd floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T101500 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250317T151637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190018Z UID:10000147-1743413400-1743416100@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of James McCall DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-048 Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of James McCall (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: James McCall\, pro se\nEnforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-james-mccall-3/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/HWYAmhntg9U END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250228T162330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T150953Z UID:10000145-1743156000-1743165000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Cancelled: Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller DESCRIPTION:This hearing has been cancelled.  \nCase No. 2024-025 Hearing In the Matter of Thomas Heller URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-thomas-heller-3/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250228T162105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T152527Z UID:10000144-1742896800-1742905800@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Cancelled: Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller DESCRIPTION:This hearing has been cancelled. \nCase No. 2024-025 Hearing In the Matter of Thomas Heller URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-thomas-heller-2/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241220T182314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210156Z UID:10000134-1742459400-1742472000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Commission Reviews Officer Fitness and Wellness Survey Results\, Advances Use of Force Reporting Standards\, Announces Streamlined Recertification Process \nThe Legal Division shared results from a January survey of 60 police unions\, developed with MPTC input\, aimed at assessing current support for officer physical fitness and behavioral health. Survey responses showed broad union support for on-site gyms and on-duty exercise time\, with moderate officer participation in fitness programs. The Cooper test emerged as the most commonly used fitness standard across both unions and agencies\, echoing results from a previous agency survey conducted in November 2024. \nUnions identified key barriers to behavioral health support\, including stigma\, fear of negative job consequences\, time constraints\, and concerns over POST reforms. While unions and agencies agreed on physical fitness benchmarks\, they were sharply divided on behavioral health standards. Nearly half of union respondents opposed any formal mental health or wellness checks\, citing concerns about privacy and intrusiveness. \nThe Legal Division also presented updates on the draft policy for voluntary relinquishment of certification and proposed revisions to Use of Force reporting standards. Commissioners requested further clarification on the status of the draft before voting to preliminarily approve the standards. \nThe Commission introduced a streamlined process for the upcoming recertification of incumbent officers with last names A–H whose certifications expire July 1. Under the revised system\, POST will verify in-service training completion directly with the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC). Agencies must report any changes in employment status\, disclose outstanding disciplinary issues since the officer’s last certification\, and confirm the officer’s fitness to serve. \nThe Commission also discussed efforts to track agency constables and considered whether to further define police duties and functions in regulations. \nThe meeting concluded with an administrative update announcing the release of POST’s annual report. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-63/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://youtu.be/gaseI7A1Kic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T095000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250228T161641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190035Z UID:10000143-1742290200-1742291400@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Robert Devine (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-robert-devine-4/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/tLk5jrOj08w END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250131T193532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190051Z UID:10000142-1739871000-1739872800@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-003 In the Matter of Robert Devine\nPre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-robert-devine-3/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/Ur2TPsDWwQk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241204T180753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210340Z UID:10000132-1739439000-1739446200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Commission Reports Complaint Reporting Backlog\, Streamlines Recertification\, and Discusses Potential Oversight of Constables \nExecutive Director Enrique Zuniga opened the meeting by reviewing agency reporting compliance and overdue cases. Several agencies have exceeded the 90-day extension for open complaints\, closed cases\, and incident reports with pending discipline. Boston Police Department accounts for most of the overdue complaints\, partly due to the Commissioner’s review of each case\, which extends the timeline. Despite the backlog\, more agencies are submitting reports faster\, and overall open complaint report numbers are declining. The Commission will begin issuing quarterly reports tracking progress on closing open cases. \nCommissioners also reviewed a proposed expedited plan for recertifying officers with last names A–H\, whose certifications expire on July 1\, 2025. The process will be significantly streamlined\, and the LEA portal is set to open May 1. Officers will now be recertified on a three-year term plus their birth month\, following a timeline structure previously approved by the Commission. \nThe Commission addressed concerns raised during a recent community meeting in Worcester about the legal status of constables. POST clarified that under M.G.L. c. 6E\, any constable who executes arrests must be certified. Currently\, no constables are certified. POST will begin collecting records from departments that employ or collaborate with constables to build a statewide database and assess future enforcement measures. \nA financial update showed a potential $600\,000 budget reversion for FY25. The Governor’s FY26 budget proposal includes an $8.92 million appropriation\, $570\,000 below POST’s original request. The Legal Division also provided updates on the recertification process. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-62/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo3BeuaOyqw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T101500 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250131T193256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190109Z UID:10000141-1739179800-1739182500@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of James McCall DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-048 In the Matter of James McCall\nPre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: James McCall\, pro se\nEnforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-james-mccall/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/gwTrfxzkBMM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250101T204804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190127Z UID:10000138-1738229400-1738231200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Thomas Heller DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-045 Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Robert H. D’Auria\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-thomas-heller/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/wYoDHaR3tSs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250114T165545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T200511Z UID:10000140-1738173600-1738179000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Community Information Session DESCRIPTION:Hear from the POST Commission at a Community Information Session in Worcester on Wednesday\, January 29 at 6 PM at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. Learn more about the POST Commission’s mission and purpose\, meet Commission staff\, ask questions and share your comments. This event is co-sponsored by the YWCA of Central Massachusetts and the NAACP Worcester\, and we look forward to seeing you there.  Note that while POST staff is happy to answer questions regarding our operations and governing regulations\, we cannot comment on individual cases. \nThe Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission was established as part of the criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020. Our mission is to improve policing and enhance public confidence in law enforcement by implementing a fair process for mandatory certification\, discipline\, and training for all peace officers in the Commonwealth. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/community-information-session/ LOCATION:YWCA\, 1 Salem Square\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608 CATEGORIES:Public Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250101T180553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210123Z UID:10000131-1737016200-1737019800@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:POST Reports Progress in Officer Training Compliance\, Announces Administrative Suspensions \nThe Executive Director began the meeting with a training compliance overview. The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) provides 26 hours of in-service training annually—delivered either in person or online—along with 8 hours of firearms instruction and 6 hours of CPR. Agencies must report compliance to MPTC by September 30. Officers who fail to complete the required training will face administrative suspension\, with certification reinstated once training is completed. \nPOST outreach to 356 officers who had not met in-service requirements proved largely successful. As of this meeting\, only 14 officers had unresolved training discrepancies\, and POST administratively suspended six of them. \nIn November 2024\, MPTC flagged irregularities in the completion times of certain online training courses\, affecting up to 487 officers from training years 2023–2025. MPTC directed agencies to review any officers with time discrepancies. Early findings indicate that 5%–10% of these cases require follow-up\, which may result in disciplinary action or administrative suspension. Although many discrepancies had reasonable explanations\, MPTC will require officers with unresolved issues in TY25 to retake the course in person. \nThe financial team reported that POST has committed over 48% of its budget for the second quarter of FY25. The Governor will release the FY26 budget next week\, and POST is preparing to deliver its budget testimony. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-61/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sjtTnH2eqU&feature=youtu.be END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250101T203439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T185914Z UID:10000137-1736935200-1736940600@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Hearing in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2023-015 Hearing in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard (via Zoom and in person)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-matthew-hubbard/ LOCATION:POST Commission\, 84 State Street\, 2nd floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250101T203019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190229Z UID:10000136-1736415000-1736418600@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Omar Connor DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-035 Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Omar Connor (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Joseph P. Kittredge\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-omar-connor/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/nsg2D93NxlE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T094500 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20250101T202328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190301Z UID:10000135-1736242200-1736243100@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference in the the Matter of Robert Devine (via Zoom)\nPresiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)\nRespondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe\, Esq.\nEnforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-robert-devine-2/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/aFE7VXJulWE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241202T195556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T144942Z UID:10000130-1734602400-1734602400@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Cancelled: Suspension Hearing in the Matter of William Chu DESCRIPTION:This proceeding has been cancelled. \nSuspension Hearing In the Matter of William Chu \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/closed-to-the-public-suspension-hearing-in-the-matter-of-william-chu/ CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T083500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241125T205621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210403Z UID:10000126-1734597300-1734604200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Commission Marks 2024 Milestones\, Sets 2025 Priorities\, Reviews Survey Results on Officer Wellness \nThe POST Commission closed out 2024 with steady growth\, the recertification of nearly 6\,000 officers\, seven Certification Subcommittee meetings on character\, fitness\, and officer wellness\, and the launch of a new website. Other achievements included rolling out the disciplinary records portal with monthly updates and issuing new auditing regulations. \nLooking to 2025\, priorities include increasing Division of Standards case activity\, finalizing agency certification standards\, launching a business intelligence tool to improve reporting and analytics\, and developing a law enforcement agency audit program. \nThe Commission also approved a FY26 budget request of $9.5 million\, an 8% increase over FY25. \nThe Commission received a detailed presentation on the results of a recent survey sent to LEA heads examining agency resources\, challenges\, and standards for officer physical fitness and behavioral health. A survey of 213 mostly small to mid-sized agencies revealed that 180 have no physical fitness requirements\, with common barriers cited as time\, cost\, and limited resources. On behavioral health\, 127 agencies reported no requirements\, and respondents highlighted stigma\, cost\, and cultural challenges as key obstacles. Commissioners urged expanding officer-centered wellness resources\, adding annual wellness checks\, and addressing misconceptions about mental health and decertification. \nThe legal team presented the revised code of conduct standard\, incorporating MPTC feedback to expand definitions of “de-escalation” to include critical thinking\, trauma-informed practices\, and cultural relevance. Commissioners gave preliminary approval to accept the code of conduct standard as a preliminary draft. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-60/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://youtu.be/kpVHgsHB1c4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T083500 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241216T202955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T182822Z UID:10000133-1734597000-1734597300@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Certification Subcommittee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: \nApproval of minutes from the Oct. 1 \, 2024 and Dec. 19\, 2024 meetings. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes Dec. 19\, 2024 (PDF) URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/certification-subcommittee-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241202T195014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190344Z UID:10000129-1733911200-1733920200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Hearing in the Matter of Stanley Clerge DESCRIPTION:Hearing In the Matter of Stanley Clerge \nCase No. 2024-020 \nVia Zoom or in person* at the POST Commission\, Ellison Conference Room\, 84 State Street\, Suite 200\, Boston\, MA 02109 \nPresiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nWatch Recording \nPortions of the hearing will be temporarily closed to the public\, pursuant to 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2. to protect the privacy interests of minors\, and in accordance with a protective order signed by the Hearing Officer on September 16\, 2024. \n* Members of the public can attend this hearing in person or remotely. All in-person attendees must adhere to the Commission’s policy prohibiting weapons in Commission offices and designated facilities. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/hearing-in-the-matter-of-stanley-clerge/ LOCATION:POST Commission\, 84 State Street\, 2nd floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241202T194434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190403Z UID:10000128-1733304600-1733311800@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Thomas Heller DESCRIPTION:Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Thomas Heller \nCase No. 2024-045 \nVia Zoom \nPresiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel: Robert D’Auria\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-thomas-heller/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/YekD772Zyuk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241202T193742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190421Z UID:10000127-1733220000-1733220000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Stanley Clerge DESCRIPTION:Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Stanley Clerge \nCase No. 2024-020 \nVia Zoom \nPresiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-stanley-clerge-2/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc8SltS-k6Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241101T140955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T213301Z UID:10000124-1732183200-1732183200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Postponed: Suspension Hearing in the Matter of William Chu DESCRIPTION:In the Matter of William Chu \nCase No. 2024-040 Suspension Hearing Before the Full Commission (via Zoom) \nRespondent’s Counsel:              Daniel O’Malley\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel:               Tara L. Chisholm\, Esq. \nThis scheduled proceeding has been postponed. \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/suspension-hearing-in-the-matter-of-william-chu/ CATEGORIES:Hearing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241118T164137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T210422Z UID:10000125-1732177800-1732185000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Commission Reports Progress on Complaint Resolution\, Hears Updates on Key Policy Terms \nAt its recent meeting\, the POST Commission highlighted ongoing progress in closing overdue complaints. Executive Director Enrique Zuniga reported that only 14 agencies still had outstanding complaints\, with 11 of them having just one pending case—a significant improvement since the last update. He also announced a new project to collect and publish data on officer commendation letters. \nThe Commission hosted an in-person panel on October 18\, 2024\, focused on officer physical health and fitness. Key takeaways included evidence that officers typically enter the profession in better shape than the general population but often leave less physically fit. Lower fitness levels were also linked to increased likelihood of using disproportionate force. \nThe legal team presented several regulatory updates. The Commission corrected an error in the 555 CMR 1.01 regulations governing procedural rules\, and voted to adopt 555 CMR 12.00\, covering the maintenance\, reporting\, and audits of law enforcement records. These regulations were published in the Massachusetts Register and took effect on November 8\, 2024. \nThe Commission addressed two key policy questions. First\, it voted in favor of using the term “credible allegations” rather than “substantiated allegations” when evaluating an officer’s character and fitness. Second\, it considered whether to require appointing authorities to provide written explanations for positive attestations. After discussion\, the Commission voted not to endorse that requirement at this time. \nThe POST Commission also reviewed two additional key policy questions. First\, Commissioners considered whether to continue using the same approach as the initial recertification cycle. Second\, they discussed whether physical fitness and behavioral health requirements for recertification should differ from those for initial certification. After deliberation\, the Commission agreed to gather more information before taking a vote. \nMeeting Materials (PDF) \nWatch Recording \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-59/ CATEGORIES:Public Meeting LOCATION:https://youtu.be/id0TLUhsQBk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241101T135225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190437Z UID:10000123-1732008600-1732008600@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard DESCRIPTION:In the Matter of Matthew Hubbard \nCase No. 2023-015 Pre-Hearing Conference  \nHearing Officer:                          Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel:              Kevin B. Coyle\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel:               Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. \nWatch Recording URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-matthew-hubbard/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/b7U9miYde6k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241031T204117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T190454Z UID:10000122-1731576600-1731583800@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine DESCRIPTION:In the Matter of Robert Devine \nCase No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom) \nHearing Officer:                          Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel:                Robert Stowe\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel:                 Shaun Martinez\, Esq. \nWatch Recording \n  \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-robert-devine/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://youtu.be/-_kY4n5WDFc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241007T161016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T203706Z UID:10000118-1730214000-1730221200@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of ​Jason Arruda​ DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-010  \nPre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of ​Jason Arruda​ \nvia Zoom \nHearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)  \nRespondent Attorney: Jason Arruda\, pro se    \nEnforcement Counsel: William P. Aiello\, Esq.  \n  URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-jason-arruda-2/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92840266471 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T144229 CREATED:20241010T163249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T203856Z UID:10000120-1729522800-1729530000@mapostcommission.gov SUMMARY:Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Stanley Clerge DESCRIPTION:Case No. 2024-020 \nPre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Stanley Clerge \nvia Zoom \nHearing Officer:                      Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.) \nRespondent’s Counsel:           Kevin B. Coyle\, Esq. \nEnforcement Counsel:            Timothy D. Hartnett\, Esq. URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/pre-hearing-conference-in-the-matter-of-stanley-clerge/ CATEGORIES:Hearing LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR