Case No. 2024-010
Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Jason Arruda
via Zoom
Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent Attorney: Jason Arruda, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: William P. Aiello, Esq.
In the Matter of Robert Devine
Case No. 2024-003 Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
In the Matter of Matthew Hubbard
Case No. 2023-015 Pre-Hearing Conference
Hearing Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Meeting summary: The Executive Director updated the Commission on reports due to POST, noted open complaints and incident reports that were more than 90 days overdue, and shared future plans to include letters of commendation in officer records. A summary of the October 18 panel on officer physical health and fitness was also provided. The Legal team reviewed corrections to 555 CMR 1.01(1) regarding agency complaint transmittals within procedural rules, announced the publication of 555 CMR 12.00 on law enforcement records and audits, and noted that MPTC is revising 555 CMR 3.00 on officer training requirements. Recertification discussions focused on evaluating officers’ good moral character and fitness for duty, including physical and behavioral health considerations. The Agency certification initiative was reviewed, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of the draft standard on the officer code of conduct.
In the Matter of William Chu
Case No. 2024-040 Suspension Hearing Before the Full Commission (via Zoom)
Respondent’s Counsel: Daniel O’Malley, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm, Esq.
This scheduled proceeding has been postponed.
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.