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Certification Subcommittee Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: The POST Commission held the first meeting of its newly established Certification Subcommittee, which was formed to advise on key certification policy matters—particularly the second round of certification for previously certified officers. All recommendations from the Subcommittee are submitted to the full Commission for final decision.

Executive Director Enrique Zuniga introduced the Subcommittee members: Commissioners Hanya Bluestone, Larry Calderone (designated as Chair), and Marsha Kazarosian, along with General Counsel Ravitz, Certification Director Steve Smith, and Outside Counsel Lon F. Povich. The meeting included a discussion on the Subcommittee’s purpose and initial policy questions.

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording February 1, 2024

Hearing in the Matter of William Farwell (cancelled)

*Cancelled* Status Hearing in the Matter of William Farwell

Monday, February 5, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Overview

This Status Hearing has been cancelled.

February 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Adjudicatory Proceeding in the Matter of William Farwell Case No. 23-012-S

Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: David M. Bae, Esq.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Cara Rossi

Adjudicatory Proceeding in the Matter of Cara Rossi Case No. 2024-003-S

Pre-Hearing Conference Wednesday, February 14, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. via zoom

Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: Leah Marie Barrault, Esq.

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes, then the Executive Director presented updates on disciplinary records, reports due to POST, and the LEA Complaint Portal update, followed by a Finance and budget update.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

Hearing in the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez

In the Matter of Iancy Gonzalez Case No. 23-010-S

Hearing Monday, February 26, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (via zoom)

Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: Iancy Gonzalez, Pro se

Certification Subcommittee Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting summary: The Subcommittee approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting. Members discussed a draft plan for officer recertification, considered a proposal to recertify academy graduates, and reviewed potential criteria for recertification. A presentation was given by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), followed by stakeholder and public comment.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording February 27, 2024

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of William Farwell

Adjudicatory Proceeding In the Matter of William Farwell Case No. 23-012-S

Second Pre-Hearing Conference Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.(via Zoom)

Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: David M. Bae, Esq.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Matthew Farwell (postponed)

This pre-hearing conference has been postponed. POST will issue a public notice about any new updates related to this matter when available.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Matthew Farwell Case No. 23-011-S

Friday, March 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: Patrick Hanley, Esq.

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Cara Rossi

Adjudicatory Proceeding In the Matter of Cara Rossi Case No. 2024-003-S

Pre-Hearing Conference Monday, March 18, 2024 10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. (via Zoom)

Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)

Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.

Appellant Counsel: Leah Barrault, Esq.

Public Meeting

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Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the February 15, 2024 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided a report on the rollout of the Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) portal, updates on disciplinary records, and other minor matters. A Finance and Administrative update was also presented.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording