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Hearing in the Matter of Stanley Clerge

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

Hearing In the Matter of Stanley Clerge

Case No. 2024-020

Via Zoom or in person* at the POST Commission, Ellison Conference Room, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109

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

Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.

Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.

Watch Recording

Portions of the hearing will be temporarily closed to the public, pursuant to 555 CMR 1.10(4)(a)2. to protect the privacy interests of minors, and in accordance with a protective order signed by the Hearing Officer on September 16, 2024.

* Members of the public can attend this hearing in person or remotely. All in-person attendees must adhere to the Commission’s policy prohibiting weapons in Commission offices and designated facilities.

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: The Executive Director shared a recap of major milestones from 2024 and outlined key projects and initiatives planned for 2025. This was followed by financial and administrative updates, including progress on budget development and a report on diversity efforts. The Legal team provided updates on officer recertification, physical and behavioral health standards, and the agency certification initiative. The Commission also reviewed and discussed draft standards on use of force, use of force reporting, and the officer code of conduct.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

 

Pre-Hearing Conference in the Matter of Robert Devine

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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

Watch Recording

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’s Counsel: Joseph P. Kittredge, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.

Watch Recording

Hearing in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard

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

Case No. 2023-015 Hearing in the Matter of Matthew Hubbard (via Zoom and in person)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Charles J. Hely (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Kevin B. Coyle, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: The Executive Director reported on in-service training requirements, noting that MPTC provides 26 hours of training (either in person or online), along with 8 hours of firearms training and 6 hours of CPR. Agencies must report compliance to MPTC by September 30. Individuals who fail to complete the required training will be administratively suspended, with certification reinstated once requirements are met. In November 2024, MPTC identified discrepancies in the completion times for some online courses, with about 5%–10% of cases requiring follow-up, which may lead to discipline or administrative suspension. A financial update was also provided, including FY25 Q2 spending via the treasurer’s report and next steps for FY26.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

Community Information Session

YWCA 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA

Hear from the POST Commission at a Community Information Session in Worcester on Wednesday, January 29 at 6 PM at the YWCA of Central Massachusetts. Learn more about the POST Commission’s mission and purpose, meet Commission staff, ask questions and share your comments. This event is co-sponsored by the YWCA of Central Massachusetts and the NAACP Worcester, and we look forward to seeing you there.  Note that while POST staff is happy to answer questions regarding our operations and governing regulations, we cannot comment on individual cases.

The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission was established as part of the criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020. Our mission is to improve policing and enhance public confidence in law enforcement by implementing a fair process for mandatory certification, discipline, and training for all peace officers in the Commonwealth.

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