Public Meeting
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
100 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02114
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. 23-001-C (ED22-001-C) In the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Adjudicatory hearing via videoconference and in person.
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.
Monday, October 30, 2023
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Note that the below-referenced hearing will continue on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 9 AM VIA ZOOM ONLY
Thursday, October 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. 23-001-C (ED22-001-C) In the Matter of Gregg Bigda
Adjudicatory hearing via videoconference and in person.
Meeting summary: The meeting included presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation for former Commissioner Clementina Chery. The Executive Director reported on school resource officer certification and provided an update on disciplinary records. Future certification policy matters were discussed, alongside a Legal update covering the process for relinquishing certification and removing information from the public database. Additionally, the meeting addressed officer physical and psychological fitness and updates on maintaining, reporting, and auditing law enforcement records.
Thursday, November 30, 2023; 9:00 AM
Case No. 23-011-S (PI-2022-11-22-003) In the Matter of Matthew Farwell
The Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-captioned Adjudicatory Hearing will be held via Zoom videoconference.
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference: In the Matter of Matthew Farwell
Meeting summary: The minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting were reviewed and approved. The Executive Director provided updates on disciplinary records, the complaint portal, and other administrative matters. The Finance team presented a review of the FY25 budget and discussed diversity initiatives. A recommendation was made to establish a subcommittee focused on certification policies. The Legal team reviewed draft proposed regulations related to record maintenance, reporting, and auditing.
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference In The Matter of William Farwell Case No. 23-012-S
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Via videoconference
The Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-captioned Adjudicatory Hearing will be held on January 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom videoconference before the Honorable Judith A. Cowin (Ret.), Hearing Officer of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Any additional questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Hearings Administrator with the subject line “In the Matter of William Farwell” at [email protected].
Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the November 16 and December 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided updates on the LEA complaint portal and finance and administration. The Division of Standards delivered a report followed by a discussion on the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.