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.

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Meeting Summary: The meeting opened with a review of updates to the upcoming recertification process for incumbent officers with last names A–H, followed by an update on efforts to track agency constables. An administrative update highlighted the release of the annual report and provided a budget overview. The Legal Division shared several updates, including the launch of a new victim services section on the website, developments in officer recertification, and ongoing research related to officer physical fitness and behavioral health. They also discussed the agency certification initiative, draft standards on use of force and reporting, and the process for relinquishing certification.

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