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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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