MA POST Commission

Public Meeting
2023-03-16 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | https://youtu.be/uUkJuZ4EpEM?si=JxYvF98-NSOru0FT
POST Advances Recertification, Administrative Suspensions, Discusses Regulatory Updates
The Executive Director detailed plans for recertifying officers with last names I–P ahead of the June 30, 2023 deadline, noting revisions to Part 1 of the questionnaire while leaving Part 2 unchanged. Chiefs must submit attestations by May 1. POST will roll out a new Salesforce-based LEA portal in May, with certification notifications sent directly to officers starting July 31 after verification of MPTC training.
The Commission reviewed administrative suspensions, which the statute mandates for officers who fail to complete MPTC training by June 30. POST notified 300 noncompliant officers in December 2022; 46 remain out of compliance and will be suspended until they meet requirements.
The meeting also covered the approved $9.1 million budget, with POST set to testify before the Joint Ways and Means Committee on April 4.
A legal update highlighted progress on forms and procedures for reporting uses of force, officer-related injuries or deaths, and firearm discharges. Commissioners further examined proposed regulations (555 CMR 9.00) for certifying officers and constables, clarifying that constables seeking arrest powers must be certified, with penalties for making arrests without certification.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting recording

Hearing in the Matter of Michael Brennan
2023-03-09 08:30 - 10:30
Hearing Notice: In the Matter of Michael Brennan – Adjudicatory Hearing

Public Meeting
2023-02-16 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/WyfVGRKHuUI?si=yLglX3G_L957aZFB
POST Commission Advances Disciplinary Records Validation, Approves Database Publication Categories, and Adopts Regulations
Executive Director Enrique Zuniga updated the Commission on disciplinary records efforts, reporting that POST sent letters to Chiefs requesting validation and updates of sustained historical disciplinary records using a new submission template and clear instructions. POST plans to clarify the complaint resolution process and reporting timelines at the March meeting. After quality assurance, POST aims to publish disciplinary records in summer 2023 and launch a complaint submission portal in the fall.
The Commission approved publishing certain non-certified individuals’ records, including those who failed MPTC training or had disciplinary matters, while declining to publish records for those retired or resigned in good standing.
The Commission reviewed and approved revisions to regulations on Databases and Dissemination of Information (555 CMR 8.00) and Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions (555 CMR 11.00).
The meeting concluded with the Commission voting to approve the FY24 budget request of $9.1 million.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director Report (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2023-01-12 08:30 - 10:30 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8djSBXkKkkk
POST Commission Publishes Officer Suspensions, Reviews Revised Public Database Regulations, and Delegates Authority on Administrative Suspensions
As of January 3, 2023, the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission has published a list of 15 officer suspensions, with updates to follow regularly. Suspended officers receive notice and may request a hearing. POST may also issue administrative suspensions for failing to complete in-service training or report required information, notifying agencies first.
The Commission now posts lists of certified and suspended officers and plans to add non-certified individuals soon, with conditionally certified officers to follow.
Commissioners reviewed a revised draft of 555 CMR 8.00, covering databases and public information, incorporating public feedback and clarifying definitions. The updates allow the Commission to set database launch dates, expand disciplinary summaries, and provide more data-sharing options while refining rules on exclusions and protecting sensitive information. Commissioners debated how to balance transparency with fairness, the definition of a case’s “conclusion,” and whether some rules should be regulations or flexible policies. The Chair directed the legal team to revise the language for clarity and return with updates.
The Commission also approved delegating authority to the Executive Director to lift two types of non-punitive administrative suspensions—training and reporting failures—once an officer complies.
The final FY24 budget, expected to range from $9 million to $11 million, will be up for a vote at the February meeting.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-12-13 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/l7naYE_6UZ4?si=eIkgz6d7eZY-6h1n
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided updates on officer suspensions, staffing developments, and regulatory progress. The Commission reviewed proposed draft regulations concerning regulatory actions and advisory opinions, and received hearing updates on the Regulations on Databases and Dissemination of Information (555 CMR 8.00) and the Specialized Certification of School Resource Officers (555 CMR 10.00). The General Counsel presented a proposed policy on the designation of hearing officers for adjudicatory hearings and discussed the definition of “conviction” under G.L. c. 6E, § 1, including the treatment of Continuances Without a Finding (CWOF). The meeting also addressed the process for evaluating the Executive Director.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director’s Report
Meeting Recording

Public Hearing on proposed regulations 555 CMR 10.00
2022-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | https://youtu.be/wJ-_RGBI_1Q?si=lVeR0MVBzyBuqkmS
Public Hearing (PDF)
Proposed Regulations: Databases and Dissemination of Information
555 CMR 10.00 Proposed Regulations
Public Hearing
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-11-22 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/KZ0PNc9a3Zw?si=Ou5T0MxHuYdyM0qt
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the October 13, 2022 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided updates on officer certification and the public complaint form. The General Counsel presented proposed draft regulations related to initial certification, including provisions for independent applicants and constables under 555 CMR 9.00, as well as regulations on disseminating information about certified status. The Commission also discussed the delegation of authority for issuing immediate and administrative suspensions.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-10-13 08:00 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/lFeIJEwqSzY?si=BL6VY6s3kKGqGpM-
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director’s report and a finance and administrative update. The General Counsel provided an update on draft regulations concerning databases and the dissemination of information, as well as proposed amendments to the use of force regulations under 555 CMR 6.00. The Commission also reviewed draft regulations for the certification of school resource officers and heard a presentation on the certification of constables.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director report (PPT)
Meeting Recording

Public Hearing on amendments to 555 CMR 6.00
2022-10-11 09:00 - 23:59 | https://youtu.be/SY13_IjRIlA?si=l-YvsFWLwqQ4iK_B
Public Hearing (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-09-08 08:30 - 12:00 | https://youtu.be/Uc2Zr6j6IQY?si=7ecZZmQdH3il5sy6
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director’s report and a finance and administrative update. The General Counsel provided updates on several regulatory matters, including draft regulations on databases and information dissemination, and recertification regulations under 555 CMR 7.00. The Commission also discussed the certification of Humane Society officers, draft regulations for the certification of school resource officers, and joint guidance regarding the application of Chapter 123, Section 12 in relation to the use of force.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director Report (PPT)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-08-04 08:30 - 12:00 | https://youtu.be/NRzsB9Jhy8c?si=eeuc_Xz3uqNh2riq
Meeting summary: The meeting began with the approval of the June 30, 2022 and July 12, 2022 meeting minutes. This was followed by the Executive Director’s report and a Legal update, which included discussion of draft proposed regulations related to the dissemination of information concerning law enforcement officers, as well as joint guidance on Section 12 and use of force.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director Report (PPT)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-07-12 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/rsALRXXQ7LQ?si=tPBxWfsNlLKhVp6R
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of June 8, 2022 and June 21, 2022 meeting minutes, followed by an Executive Director report on officer recertification (A-H), the FY23 budget, and discussion of proposed POST policy on dissemination of information concerning law enforcement officers.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-06-30 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/BriWSHQKpmk?si=p5SbCCztP0qjmFeX
Meeting summary: The Executive Director gave updates on officer recertification, technology procurement update, and the FY23 Budget. The Legal team discussed technical corrections to use of force regulations, and discussion of Cadet Commission Chapter 6E Section 108
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-06-21 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes, followed by an Executive Director report on officer recertification (A-H) and discussion of delegation of hiring authority to the Executive Director.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-06-08 14:15 - 16:30 | https://youtu.be/hk-U2S4Y3Vc?si=kGujgR62g8aiWfkp
Meeting summary: The meeting began with an Executive Director update and then went into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, specifically Scott Hovsepian, et al. v. Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, No. 2284CV00906, Suffolk County Superior Court, and New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., et al. v. Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, No. 2285CV00555, Worcester County Superior Court.
Meeting Materials (PDF)

Public Meeting
2022-06-01 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/xyhAOsPw84s
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes, followed by the Executive Director report, a legal update on proposed recertification regulations 555 CMR 7.00, and concluded after a period of public comment.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-05-19 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/FXjCtnQ-SGs?si=tMRwRjweWDtOleQk
Meeting summary: approval of minutes May 3, 2022; Executive Director report; Recertification Regulations (Proposed) 555 CMR 7.00; Public comment; Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, specifically Scott Hovsepian, et al. v. Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, No. 2284CV00906, Suffolk Superior Court.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-05-03 08:30 - 10:30 | https://youtu.be/QY0TKvVUd1Y?si=d5JGk4U0klzjRUgp
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes. The Executive Director provided an administrative update, addressed frequently asked questions on officer recertification, and shared a disciplinary records update. The Commission discussed Phase 1 Regulations (555 CMR 1.00 et seq.), considered exceptions to the recertification process, and received a budget update. The meeting concluded with a period for public comment.
Meeting Materials (PDF)
Executive Director’s Report (PPT)
Meeting Recording

Public Meeting
2022-04-04 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the March 16, 2022 meeting. The Executive Director provided a personnel update, including the appointment of a Director of Standards, along with administrative and staffing updates. The Commission reviewed the ongoing plan for officer recertification for officers with last names A–H and discussed the draft of the Attestation Form (Questionnaire Part 2). A summary of the process for handling exceptions to certification requirements was also presented, along with continued discussion of in-scope and out-of-scope agencies.
Meeting Materials (PDF)

Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations
2022-03-23 10:00 - 13:00
Public Hearing
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Regulations Governing the Processes for Receiving, Investigating, Hearing, and Adjudicating Complaints Regarding La enforcement Officers
Proposed Regulations Governing the General Rules of Construction, Application, and Notice of POST Commission Regulations

Public Meeting
2022-03-16 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the January 14 and February 15, 2022 meetings. The Executive Director provided updates on personnel matters, including the appointment of a Director of Certification, as well as administrative and staffing developments. The Commission discussed the delegation of hiring authority and reviewed the complaint submission form. The final plan for officer recertification for officers with last names A–H was presented, along with a draft of the Part 1 Attestation Form. Additional topics included in-service training requirements and timelines, a discussion of M.G.L. Chapter 123, Sections 12(a) and 12(e), and clarification of in-scope and out-of-scope agencies.
Meeting Materials (PDF)

Public Meeting
2022-02-15 11:00 - 13:00
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the January 14, 2022 meeting, followed by the Executive Director’s report. The Commission reviewed the plan for officer recertification and discussed which agencies fall within or outside the scope of its authority. There was also a discussion on a proposed policy for officers unable to complete in-service or supplemental training due to exceptional circumstances. The meeting concluded with an opportunity for public comment.
Meeting Materials (PDF)

Public Meeting
2022-01-14 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the November 22 and December 14, 2021 meetings. The Commission then continued its review of draft Phase 1 regulations, focusing on agency complaint reviews, preliminary inquiries, suspensions, and disciplinary hearings. The Executive Director provided an administrative update, along with reports on disciplinary records, certification standards, and the overall certification process. The Commission also discussed the process for issuing advisories.
Meeting Materials (PDF)

Public Meeting
2021-12-14 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting summary: The meeting included a discussion of certification standards under Chapter 6E, Sections 4(f) and 4(j), focusing on the criteria and processes for officer certification. The Commission also reviewed draft Phase 1 regulations, which addressed the review of complaints by an agency, the process for conducting preliminary inquiries, and procedures for suspensions and disciplinary hearings.
Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Final Draft Memorandum Certification Standards meeting (PDF)
Law Enforcement Officer Certification Standards (PDF)
Final Draft Candidate Questionnaire for Commission (PDF)
Final Draft Background Attestation (PDF)

Public Meeting
2021-11-22 08:30 - 10:30
Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from October 18, 2021, followed by the Executive Director’s report. Updates were provided on staffing and office space. The Commission also discussed certification standards, reviewed draft Phase 1 regulations, and received an update on recent stakeholder engagement and outreach efforts.
Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Public Meeting
2021-10-18 08:30 - 21:30
Meeting Summary: The meeting began with approval of the minutes from the August 31 and September 14, 2021 meetings. Executive Director report provided updates on recent meetings with executive stakeholders and state agencies, as well as on administrative matters. The Commission also received an update on the drafting of administrative regulations.
Meeting minutes (PDF)
Meeting recording

Public Meeting
2021-09-14 11:00 - 13:00
Meeting Summary: Discussion and vote to approve revised use of force regulations following August 27, 2021 Public Hearing.
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Public Meeting
2021-08-31 10:00 - 12:00
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.
Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Public Hearing
2021-08-27 10:00 - 13:00
Notice of Public Hearing
Under 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.
Scheduled Hearing Date: August 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The proposed regulations may be obtained by visiting the MPTC website at:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/municipal-police-training-committee
A 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.
Provided below are written comments received for the purposes of this hearing:
Boston Medical Center Department of Public Safety
Massachusetts Environmental Police
State Police Association of Massachusetts
Law Offices of Howard Friedman, P.C.
Palmer Police Department – Public Comment
National Police Accountability Project – Public Comment On UoF
Norwood Police Department – Public Comment
Massachusetts State Police – Public Comment
MSA Written Testimony to 550 and 555 CMR 6 Use of Force Regulations for LE
MSA Red Lined Testimony – Re UoF Regulations for Law Enforcement
Massachusetts Coalition of Police Public Testimony
Additional Resources
Use of force by law enforcement officers

Public Meeting
2021-08-10 13:00 - 17:00
General Counsel Screening Committee
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Meeting Recording
