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Hearing in the Matter of James McCall

POST Commission 84 State Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Case No. 2024-048 Hearing In the Matter of James McCall
Hearing (via Zoom) and in person: POST Commission, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent: James McCall, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm, Esq.

The hearing will be conducted according to the adjudicatory rules of practice and procedure outlined in M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 10 and 11, 555 CMR 1.10, and 801 CMR 1.01, except as provided in 555 CMR 1.10(4).

In-person hearings are conducted at the POST Commission office:
Ellison Conference Room
84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109

*All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2. Members of the public may attend open portions in person or view them remotely over Zoom.

All in-person attendees are reminded of the Commission’s policy prohibiting weapons in Commission offices and designated facilities.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of William Castro

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Case No. 2025-010 Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of William Castro (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Walter H. Jacobs, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.

The hearing will be conducted according to the adjudicatory rules of practice and procedure outlined in M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 10 and 11, 555 CMR 1.10, and 801 CMR 1.01, except as provided in 555 CMR 1.10(4). *All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2. 

Watch Hearing Recording

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided updates on certification, the budget, and administrative matters. A semi-annual report was presented by the Division of Standards, followed by a legal update covering draft standards on use of force and officer response procedures, as well as a proposed policy on relinquishment of certification. 

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

Single Commissioner Hearing in the Matter of Michael Richard

Case No. 2025-025 Single Commissioner Hearing in the Matter of Michael Richard (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Marsha V. Kazarosian, Esq.
Respondent’s Counsel: Colin R. Confoey, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Tara L. Chisholm, Esq.

This proceeding is closed to the public.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine

Virtual Event Virtual Event

May 6, 1 PM – 1:15 PM

Case No. 2024-003-P
Pre-Hearing Conference In the Matter of Robert Devine (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

View Pre-Hearing recording

May 6, 1:15 PM

The Pre-Hearing Conference will be followed by an in-person hearing at 1:15 PM that is closed to the public.
Case No. 2024-003-P
Pre-Hearing In the Matter of Robert Devine (in person)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

 

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the April 20, 2025 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director’s report, which covered updates on complaints, incident reports, and certification. A finance and administrative update was provided, and the legal team presented on the agency certification initiative, a proposed policy on National Decertification Index (NDI) reporting, and draft standards related to police duties and functions.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

Hearing in the Matter of Auria Rojas

This proceeding is closed to the public.

Case No. 2024-047
Suspension Hearing Before the Full Commission in the Matter of Auria Rojas (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Full Commission
Respondent: Auria Rojas, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Omar Connor

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Case No. 2024-035

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Omar Connor (via Zoom)

Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent: Omar Connor, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.

Hearing in the Matter of Robert Devine

This proceeding is closed to the public.

Case No. 2024-003-P
Hearing In the Matter of Robert Devine (in person, closed to the public)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

All adjudicatory proceedings shall be public except where the Presiding Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2.

Hearing Officer’s Order on Closing the Proceeding to the Public

Hearing in the Matter of Robert Devine

This proceeding is closed to the public.

Case No. 2024-003-P
Hearing In the Matter of Robert Devine (in person, closed to the public)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Robert W. Stowe, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

All adjudicatory proceedings shall be public except where the Presiding Officer determines that full or limited closure is necessary to protect privacy interests and will not be contrary to the public interest. See 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2.

Hearing Officer’s Order on Closing the Proceeding to the Public

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