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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.
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.
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.
Adjudicatory Hearing (in-person and via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: Leah Barrault, Esq.
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Adjudicatory Proceeding In the Matter of Robert Devine Case No. 2024-004-S
Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: Robert Stowe, Esq.
Meeting Summary: The Subcommittee approved the minutes from the February 27, 2024 meeting and reviewed a draft plan for officer recertification. Members discussed a proposal to recertify recent academy graduates and considered potential criteria to guide the recertification process. The meeting also included public comment.
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director updates on certification and the LEA portal and also presented the final 2023 Annual Report.
In the Matter of William Farwell Case No. 2024-003-S
April 23, 9:30 AM (end time to be determined by proceedings)
Status Conference (via Zoom)
Hearing Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Prosecuting Attorney: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
Appellant Counsel: David M. Bae, Esq.
Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the April 18, 2024 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided updates on officer certification and the 2023 disciplinary records project. A Finance and Budget update was presented. The Legal team discussed proposed regulations on recordkeeping, reporting, and auditing. An update was also given on the Subcommittee on Certification.
Meeting Summary: The Subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting and continued its review of the draft plan for officer recertification. Members discussed proposed criteria to guide the recertification process, followed by a public comment period.
Certification Subcommittee Meeting Agenda (PDF)