Status Conference in the Matter of Ryan Keough
Case No. 2025-042-P
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Ryan Keough, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.
Case No. 2025-042-P
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Ryan Keough, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.
Heads of Agencies and Authorized LEA Portal Users:
POST is offering live online training sessions for submitting recertification applications, ahead of the LEA portal opening on May 1, 2026, for officers whose certifications expire on July 1, 2026.
While the process for submitting recertification applications remains generally the same as previous years, the trainings will be helpful for new portal users and those seeking a refresher. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask POST staff questions.
Training will be held on the following dates and will last around 45 minutes:
The Zoom link was sent to the emails of Heads of Agencies and Authorized Portal Users.
As a reminder, for questions about the recertification process, please email [email protected]. For questions about technical support or logging into the portal, please email [email protected].
Heads of Agencies and Authorized LEA Portal Users:
POST is offering live online training sessions for submitting recertification applications, ahead of the LEA portal opening on May 1, 2026, for officers whose certifications expire on July 1, 2026.
While the process for submitting recertification applications remains generally the same as previous years, the trainings will be helpful for new portal users and those seeking a refresher. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask POST staff questions.
Training will be held on the following dates and will last around 45 minutes:
The Zoom link was sent to the emails of Heads of Agencies and Authorized Portal Users.
As a reminder, for questions about the recertification process, please email [email protected]. For questions about technical support or logging into the portal, please email [email protected].
Heads of Agencies and Authorized LEA Portal Users:
POST is offering live online training sessions for submitting recertification applications, ahead of the LEA portal opening on May 1, 2026, for officers whose certifications expire on July 1, 2026.
While the process for submitting recertification applications remains generally the same as previous years, the trainings will be helpful for new portal users and those seeking a refresher. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask POST staff questions.
Training will be held on the following dates and will last around 45 minutes:
The Zoom link was sent to the emails of Heads of Agencies and Authorized Portal Users.
As a reminder, for questions about the recertification process, please email [email protected]. For questions about technical support or logging into the portal, please email [email protected].
Heads of Agencies and Authorized LEA Portal Users:
POST is offering live online training sessions for submitting recertification applications, ahead of the LEA portal opening on May 1, 2026, for officers whose certifications expire on July 1, 2026.
While the process for submitting recertification applications remains generally the same as previous years, the trainings will be helpful for new portal users and those seeking a refresher. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask POST staff questions.
Training will be held on the following dates and will last around 45 minutes:
The Zoom link was sent to the emails of Heads of Agencies and Authorized Portal Users.
As a reminder, for questions about the recertification process, please email [email protected]. For questions about technical support or logging into the portal, please email [email protected].
Case No. 2023-002-P
Via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/92658590107 and in person at the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Hearing Room, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02108.
Presiding Officer: Hon. Barbara A. Dortch-Okara (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Jennifer N. Smith, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
This proceeding is subject to limited closure to the public. All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing 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. Members of the public may attend open portions in person or view them remotely over Zoom.
There is limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration using the Hearing Registration Form is encouraged. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the hearing room.
All in-person attendees must comply with:
Case No. 2026-015
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Barbara A. Dortch-Okara (Ret.)
Respondent’s Counsel: Dillon M. Sullivan, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Timothy D. Hartnett, Esq.
Meeting Summary:
The Executive Director acknowledged the recent line-of-duty death of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, as well as the recent shooting on Memorial Drive, which are reminders of the hazards inherent in the law enforcement profession. He also acknowledged Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was May 15.
The Executive Director then provided an update on this year’s recertification cycle, provided a reminder of the requirements for individuals working details, and shared that the POST Commission sent a notification to law enforcement agencies about Consular Notification on behalf of the State Department.
The Finance and Administration Division provided a financial and administrative update, including information about the expected FY27 budget and recent promotions and hirings.
Legal Division staff presented the revised Internal Affairs and Officer Complaint Investigation Procedures standard as part of the agency certification initiative. The standard was originally presented in January 2026, and a revised version was presented in March 2026. Staff also shared that the Commission has preliminarily approved seven of the eight statutory agency certification standards, besides the Internal Affairs and Officer Complaint Investigation Procedures standard. Staff shared that the next stage of the agency certification development initiative will focus on compliance.
This proceeding is closed to the public.*
Case No. 2024-034
Presiding Officer: Full Commission
Respondent’s Counsel: Benjamin Megrian, Esq.
Enforcement Counsel: Shaun Martinez, Esq.
* All adjudicatory proceedings conducted under 555 CMR 1.10 shall be public except where the Hearing 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.
Case No. 2025-042-P
Via Zoom
Presiding Officer: Hon. Judith A. Cowin (Ret.)
Respondent: Ryan Keough, pro se
Enforcement Counsel: Amy C. Parker, Esq.