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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Case No. 2025-010
Status Conference In the Matter of William Castro
Status Conference (via Zoom)
Presiding Officer: Hon. Kenneth J. Fishman (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Walter H. Jacobs, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Case No. 2025-026
Pre-Hearing Conference (via Zoom) In the Matter of Joshua Heal
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Peter S. Farrell, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.