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.
Pre-Hearing Conference recording
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 meeting began with the approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director report and a Legal update on regulations and recertification.
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 meeting began with approval of the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided a report, followed by financial and administrative updates, including budget development and a diversity update. The Legal team gave updates on officer recertification, physical and behavioral health standards, and the agency certification initiative. The Commission also discussed draft standards on use of force, use of force reporting, and officer code of conduct.