Meeting Summary: 

The executive director reviewed the significant progress that the Division of Certification has made in processing recertification applications for officers with certifications expiring July 1, 2025. He also discussed updates to the Officer Disciplinary records database, as well as complaint/incident reporting trends, including overdue complaints without an extension, cases closed with discipline pending, the average number of days where discipline is pending, the total number of cases/complaints, and cases with approved extensions. The Boston Police Department led with the highest number in each category. 

Legal Division staff celebrated Counsel Evert Fowle’s selection to the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program. Staff also presented on U and T Visas and outlined law enforcement agency obligations, as well as resources for those seeking visas. Staff presented on the Agency Certification initiative, specifically a revised draft of the Officer Response Procedures standard, which incorporated feedback from the Municipal Police Training Committee. New elements of the draft included enforcement quotas and immigration matters, including provisions around U and T Visas.  

Lastly, Division of Standards staff introduced proposed updates to complaint reporting procedures, specifically creating a clearer definition between minor and serious matters.  The proposal aims to improve agency reporting compliance and streamline internal processes. Further discussions on this are expected at a future meeting.  

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The executive director gave an update on the Officer Disciplinary Records database, including efforts to improve uniformity and detail of records. He announced that complaint summaries will be added to the database on a rolling basis moving forward for new complaints (not historical). He also shared information on past and upcoming speaking engagements, and touched on recent critical incidents involving officers, which highlight the hazards of the profession.  

Finance and Administration Division staff provided a FY25 financial report. Final spending came in around $7.98 million, representing about 91% of the funding budgeted to POST for FY25. Staff also provided an overview of the FY26 spending request, which originally was for $9.5 million. The Governor’s budget included a reduction of 6% and the Conference Committee’s final budget included an additional 1% reduction. Staff submitted its spending plan to Administration and Finance and expects to receive feedback in early October. Staff is waiting to see if the legislature will approve a request to use $74,000 in unspent money from FY25 for FY26. The largest expenses for FY26 are payroll, information technology, and office space rent. POST aims to have 60 employees by the end of FY26. 

Legal Division staff presented on three Agency Certification standard drafts. First, staff shared a second round of revisions for the Officer Response Procedures draft, which included feedback from the Municipal Police Training Committee. Commissioners voted to preliminarily approve the draft standard. Second, staff shared revisions to the Criminal Investigation Procedures draft, which was last presented in April for initial feedback. Lastly, staff introduced the Detainee Transportation draft standard for the first time. The presentation provided a high-level overview of key aspects, such as officer conduct, transport vehicles, searches, restraints, and supervision. 

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After the public meeting was called to order, the Commission proceeded into a closed executive session.  

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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

Public Meeting #69
October 16, 2025 8:30 a.m.

Remote Participation via Zoom

1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
a) September 25, 2025
b) October 2, 2025
3) Executive Director Report – Enrique A. Zuniga
a) Certification Update
b) Finance & Administration Update
4) Legal Update – Randall E. Ravitz, Gerald Cahill
a) Practical Guidance for Constables
5) Election of the Commission’s Treasurer and the Secretary
6) Matters not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting
7) Executive Session in accordance with the following:
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1), to discuss “the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, . . . or individual”;
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(5), to discuss the investigation of charges of criminal misconduct;
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 6E, § 8(c)(2), and to the extent they may be applicable, M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 168 and 178, to discuss matters relating to preliminary inquiries and initial staff review concerning whether to initiate such inquiries, and regarding certain criminal offender record information; and
• M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f) and (g), to discuss and approve prior Executive Session minutes.
a) Reports of Preliminary Inquiry in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-044
ii) PI-2025-015
iii) PI-2023-04-13-011
iv) PI-2023-08-10-003
b) Division of Standards request to enter voluntary decertification, suspension or disposition agreement in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-049
c) Division of Standards request for approval to conduct Preliminary Inquiries in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-055
ii) PI-2025-056
d) Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session for the following dates:
i) September 25, 2025
ii) October 2, 2025
e) Review of approved Executive Session minutes per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22(g).

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