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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 the Executive Office of 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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The executive director provided an update on in-service training for Training Year 2025, including information about officers who missed or did not report training. The Certification Division issued notices of noncompliance, with a deadline of Oct. 30, 2025, to the affected officers and agencies. Officers who remain out of compliance after the deadline may be administratively suspended. 

The executive director announced that an updated Officer Status Change Form is available on POST’s website. The updated form is more user-friendly, includes drop-down menus to streamline data entry and processing, and now facilitates updates for officers in the “restricted” category. 

Finance and Administration staff provided an overview of FY26 activity. The Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) acknowledged receipt of POST’s FY26 spending plan submission but has not yet issued formal approval or comments. Through the first quarter of FY26, POST spent approximately 19% of its total budget, compared to 25% at the same point last year. The House of Representatives passed the final deficiency budget for FY25. It included authorization for POST to use $74,000 in unspent FY25 funds in FY26. POST currently employs 50 staff members. Staff also provided an update on preliminary FY27 planning, noting that the Governor’s budget will be filed by Jan. 28, 2026, and that POST’s maintenance budget submission is due to A&F by Nov. 3, 2025. 

Legal Division staff shared two draft documents for constables, created in consultation with the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Office of General Counsel. The purpose of the documents is to provide practical guidance to constables not certified by POST regarding permissible and impermissible actions. No vote was requested at this time. 

Commissioner Marsha Kazarosian was re-nominated as Secretary of the POST Commission. Commissioner Charlene Luma was re-nominated as Treasurer of the POST Commission. 

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