Public Meeting
Meeting Summary: The meeting began with the Executive Director’s review of reports due to POST, including open complaints that had exceeded the 90-day extension period, as well as closed complaints and incident reports where discipline was still pending. The Commission reviewed a proposed expedited plan to recertify officers with last names A–H whose certification expires on June 30, 2025. A recent community meeting in Worcester regarding constables was also discussed. It was clarified that under M.G.L. c. 6E, any constable executing an arrest must be certified by POST; those who are not certified and still make arrests fall within POST’s jurisdiction and are in violation of regulations. Currently, no constables are certified. POST plans to maintain a database of constables and consider future enforcement actions. The meeting also included a financial update on FY25 activity and FY26 budget planning, and the Legal Division provided updates on the recertification process.