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.
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25, and St. 2021, c. 20, as amended by St. 2022, c. 22, by St. 2022, c. 107, and by St. 2023, c. 2, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
The meeting will take place as noted below.
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Public Meeting #59
January 16, 2025 8:30 a.m. Remote Participation via Zoom Meeting ID: 977 0816 7275
1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
a. December 19, 2024
3) Executive Director Report – Enrique A. Zuniga
a. In Service Training Update
b. Finance & Administrative Update – Eric Rebello-Pradas
4) Matters not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting
5) Executive Session in accordance with the following:
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1), to discuss “the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, . . . or individual”;
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(5), to discuss the investigation of charges of criminal misconduct;
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 6E, § 8(c)(2), and to the extent they may be applicable, M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 168 and 178, to discuss the initiation of preliminary inquiries and initial staff review related to the same, and regarding certain criminal offender record information; and
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f) and (g), to discuss and approve the minutes of a prior Executive Session.
a. Reports of Preliminary Inquiry in the following cases:
i) PI-2024-023
ii) PI-2024-052
b. Division of Standards request to enter into voluntary decertification or suspension agreement in the following cases:
i) PI-2024-050
c. Division of Standards request for approval to conduct Preliminary Inquiries in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-001
ii) PI-2025-002
iii) PI-2025-003
iv) PI-2025-004
v) PI-2025-005
vi) PI-2025-006
d. Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session of December 19, 2024
Note that M.G.L. c. 66, § 6A(d) provides that “[a]n electronically produced document submitted to an agency . . . for use in deliberations by a public body shall be provided in an electronic format at the time of submission.”
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.
Seating is limited, so please register here.
The 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.
Case No. 2024-045 Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller (via Zoom and in person)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert H. D’Auria, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Case No. 2024-045 Hearing in the Matter of Thomas Heller (via Zoom and in person)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert H. D’Auria, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
More information to follow.
Details to follow.