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Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: The meeting opened with recognition of National Peace Officer Memorial Day. The Executive Director reported that POST received 136 public complaints and 59 reports from agencies in April, averaging 49 weekly. An update on open incident reports and disciplinary records was provided, and the LEA portal opening for A-H recertification on May 5. Finance reviewed the FY 26 budget outlook. The legal team discussed agency certification, a proposed policy on National Decertification Index (NDI) reporting, and draft standards related to police duties and functions.

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

Hearing in the Matter of Auria Rojas

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.

Hearing in the Matter of Robert Devine

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

Hearing in the Matter of Robert Devine

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

Status Conference in the Matter of William Castro

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

Public Meeting

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Meeting Summary: Executive Director Zuniga reported that 4,038 of 7,035 officers have been certified as of June 15. Certification categories for expired and restricted statuses were announced. Financial updates were provided on the FY26 budget development and FY25 year-end activity. Presentations on officer behavioral health included Dr. Tracie Goodness’s remarks on critical incidents and stress management, and Commissioner Bluestone’s discussion on mitigating law enforcement risks. The legal team covered topics including officer recertification and physical fitness, the agency certification initiative, draft standard on juvenile operations, and a proposed policy for the National Decertification Index, followed by a discussion of Robert Choquette’s application to voluntary relinquish his certification. An Executive Session followed.

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Meeting Materials (PDF)

Meeting Recording

POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Robert V. Choquette’s Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification Application

Hearing in the Matter of Robert Devine

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.
This proceeding is closed to the public.

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 in the Matter of Robert Devine

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.
This proceeding is closed to the public.

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.