Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Stanley Clerge
Case No. 2024-020
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Thomas Heller
Case No. 2024-045
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert D’Auria, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Hearing In the Matter of Stanley Clerge
Case No. 2024-020
Via Zoom or in person* at the POST Commission, Ellison Conference Room, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Portions 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.
* 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.
Meeting Summary: Approval of minutes from the October 1 , 2024 and December 19, 2024 meetings.
Public Meeting #9 December 19, 2024 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Summary: The Executive Director shared a recap of major milestones from 2024 and outlined key projects and initiatives planned for 2025. This was followed by financial and administrative updates, including progress on budget development and a report on diversity efforts. The Legal team provided updates on officer recertification, physical and behavioral health standards, and the agency certification initiative. The Commission also reviewed and discussed draft standards on use of force, use of force reporting, and the officer code of conduct.
This proceeding has been cancelled.
Suspension Hearing In the Matter of William Chu
Case No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference in the the Matter of Robert Devine (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Case No. 2024-035 Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Omar Connor (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Joseph P. Kittredge, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.
Case No. 2023-015 Hearing in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard (via Zoom and in person)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Meeting Summary: The Executive Director reported on in-service training requirements, noting that MPTC provides 26 hours of training (either in person or online), along with 8 hours of firearms training and 6 hours of CPR. Agencies must report compliance to MPTC by September 30. Individuals who fail to complete the required training will be administratively suspended, with certification reinstated once requirements are met. In November 2024, MPTC identified discrepancies in the completion times for some online courses, with about 5%–10% of cases requiring follow-up, which may lead to discipline or administrative suspension. A financial update was also provided, including FY25 Q2 spending via the treasurer’s report and next steps for FY26.