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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T110000
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: Discussion and vote to approve revised use of force regulations following August 27\, 2021 Public Hearing. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-46/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T154620Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: the meeting began with approval of July 7\, 12\, 14\, 26 and August 6\, 2021 meeting minutes; final interviews of applicants for position of Executive Director. \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-45/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Notice of Public Hearing\nUnder the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A\, the Municipal Police Training Committee (“MPTC”) and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (“POSTC”) will conduct a public hearing for the purposes of gathering comments\, ideas\, and information concerning a new regulation governing the use of force by law enforcement officers. \nScheduled Hearing Date: August 27\, 2021\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nThe proposed regulations may be obtained by visiting the MPTC website at: \nhttps://www.mass.gov/orgs/municipal-police-training-committee \nA written copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained by request in writing to Deputy General Counsel John H. Melander\, Jr.\, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security One Ashburton Place\, Room 2133\, Boston\, MA 02108. \nProvided below are written comments received for the purposes of this hearing: \nBoston Medical Center Department of Public Safety \nMassachusetts Environmental Police \nState Police Association of Massachusetts \nLaw Offices of Howard Friedman\, P.C. \nPalmer Police Department – Public Comment \nNational Police Accountability Project – Public Comment On UoF \nNorwood Police Department – Public Comment \nMassachusetts State Police – Public Comment \nMSA Written Testimony to 550 and 555 CMR 6 Use of Force Regulations for LE \nMSA Red Lined Testimony – Re UoF Regulations for Law Enforcement \nMassachusetts Coalition of Police Public Testimony \nAdditional Resources\nUse of force by law enforcement officers 
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-hearing-5/
CATEGORIES:Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210805T112652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153600Z
UID:10000085-1628600400-1628614800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:General Counsel Screening Committee\nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Recording
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-51/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T154007Z
UID:10000056-1628238600-1628245800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: Discussion of status of hiring an Executive Director and other management positions. \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-44/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210726T124524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142123Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director and General Counsel Screening Committee Meeting Summary: The meeting was called to order\, after which the Executive Director and General Counsel Screening Committee entered executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A\, §21(8) to conduct due diligence on applicants for the Executive Director position. The public session did not reconvene following the executive session. \nExec. Director & General Counsel Screening Subcommittee Agenda
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-52/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142005Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: The meeting focused on a discussion of the proposed rules and regulations under Section 15(d)\, which direct the Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee to jointly establish use-of-force policies for law enforcement officers. These regulations permit the use of necessary\, proportionate\, and non-deadly force in situations not specifically addressed by law\, but only after de-escalation tactics have been attempted and failed or are considered not feasible based on the totality of the circumstances. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-43/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210720T133309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T141719Z
UID:10000087-1626948000-1626953400@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting was cancelled. \n 
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-53/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T152133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T141435Z
UID:10000054-1626251400-1626258600@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: Discussion of proposed rules and regulations under Section 15(d): “The\ncommission and the municipal police training committee established pursuant to section 116 of chapter 6 shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations for the use of force by law enforcement officers consistent with this section and section 14; provided\, however\, that such regulations may authorize the use of necessary\, proportionate and non-deadly force for purposes not explicitly specified in this chapter where de-escalation tactics have been attempted and failed or are not feasible based on the totality of the circumstances.” \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-42/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T151550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140653Z
UID:10000053-1626078600-1626085800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: The meeting included a discussion of proposed rules and regulations under Section 15(d)\, which require the Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee to jointly establish use-of-force policies for law enforcement officers. These regulations allow for the use of necessary\, proportionate\, and non-deadly force in situations not explicitly covered by law\, but only when de-escalation tactics have been attempted and failed or are deemed not feasible based on the totality of the circumstances. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-41/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210702T141740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T150536Z
UID:10000088-1625663700-1625677200@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting Screening Committee
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director and General Counsel Screening Committee meeting\nScreening Committee meeting summary: The meeting began with a call to order\, followed by approval of the Executive Director Screening Committee minutes from June 16\, 2021. The Commission then entered executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A\, §21(8) to review resumes for General Counsel applicants and to interview candidates for the Executive Director position. The public session did not reconvene after the executive session. \nPeace Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director and General Counsel Screening Committee Agenda
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-54/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T151059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140520Z
UID:10000052-1625646600-1625653800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of minutes from June 16\, 2021\, June 23\, 2021 and June 30\, 2021 meetings. The Commission also held a discussion on proposed rules and regulations under Section 15(d). \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-40/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T145126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140409Z
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: The Commission approved guidance pursuant to Section 119\, requiring issuance by June 30\, 2021\, on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics\, techniques\, procedures\, and other alternatives to the use of force for minor children. This guidance takes into account various contextual factors such as age\, disability\, developmental status\, mental health\, linguistic limitations\, and other conditions. Additionally\, there was a discussion of the Commission’s statutory responsibility under Section 15(d) to jointly promulgate rules and regulations with the Municipal Police Training Committee regarding the use of force by law enforcement officers. These regulations allow for necessary\, proportionate\, and non-deadly force only after de-escalation tactics have been attempted and failed or are deemed not feasible based on the totality of circumstances. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF) \n 
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-38/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T144323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T140246Z
UID:10000049-1624437000-1624444200@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Summary: Discussion of proposed guidance pursuant to Section 119: “Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary\, not later than June 30\, 2021\, the Massachusetts peace officer standards and training commission established in section 2 of chapter 6E shall issue guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics\, techniques and procedures and other alternatives to the use of force for minor children that may take into account contextual factors including\, but not limited to\, the person’s age\, disability status\, developmental status\, mental health\, linguistic limitations or other mental or physical condition.” \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF) \n 
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-37/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210611T154357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T150158Z
UID:10000090-1623838500-1623844800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting Screening Committee
DESCRIPTION:Screening Committee Meeting summary: The meeting began with a call to order\, followed by a discussion of the role of the Executive Director. The Commission then entered executive session under G.L. c. 30A\, §21(8) to consider or interview applicants for the Executive Director position. The public session did not reconvene after the executive session. \nPOST Commission Executive Director Screening Committee minutes \nPOST Commission Executive Director Screening Committee meeting details & agenda
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-56/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T101500
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20210611T145927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T153045Z
UID:10000089-1623832200-1623838500@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting summary: The meeting began with a vote to adopt remote participation and approval of the minutes from the June 2\, 2021 meeting. The Commission voted to create a screening committee to review applications for the Executive Director position. There was a discussion of the Commission’s statutory responsibility under Section 119 to issue guidance by June 30\, 2021 on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics and alternatives to the use of force for minor children\, considering factors such as age\, disability\, developmental status\, mental health\, and language barriers. The meeting also featured presentations by Lisa Thurau and David Walker from Strategies for Youth\, as well as by Commissioners Bluestone\, Luma\, and Wynn. \nMeeting Minutes (PDF) \nRecommendations for De-Escalation (PPT)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-55/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T145411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152951Z
UID:10000051-1622622600-1622629800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the May 13\, 2021 meeting\, along with updates on the Commission’s hiring and IT plans. The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) gave a presentation\, and the Commission discussed guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation and disengagement tactics\, procedures\, and alternatives to the use of force for minor children\, considering various contextual factors. The meeting also addressed other upcoming statutory deadlines. \nMeeting Minutes (PDF) \n 
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-39/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223948
CREATED:20240516T135403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152916Z
UID:10000047-1620894600-1620901800@mapostcommission.gov
SUMMARY:Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting summary: The meeting began with the Chair’s opening statements\, followed by the adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order for Commission meetings. The Commission elected a Secretary and Treasurer\, discussed interim staffing and immediate hiring needs for the Executive Director and General Counsel positions\, and reviewed the statutory tasks. Assignments were made to meet the June 30\, 2021 deadline for issuing guidance on developmentally appropriate de-escalation\, disengagement tactics\, and other alternatives to the use of force for children. \nMeeting Agenda (PDF) \nMeeting Minutes (PDF)
URL:https://mapostcommission.gov/event/public-meeting-35/
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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