Events

The Executive Director provided an update on the officer recertification process for officers whose certifications expire on July 1, 2026. He shared that the POST Commission expects to receive approximately 5,000 recertification applications. The Executive Director also provided an update on the Model Use of Force Policy, including that the Commission intends to ask agencies to confirm that their policies are consistent with the model policy.

The Finance and Administration Division provided a financial and administrative update, including information about the expected FY27 budget and recent promotions, hires, and other staffing changes.

The Legal Division presented proposed regulations, which would be codified as 555 CMR 3.00: Law Enforcement Agencies, Officers, and Functions Subject to Regulation. Legal Division staff also 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 revised versions were presented in March and May 2026. The Commission voted to preliminarily approve the standard. Staff then presented two proposals concerning agency certification requirements related to past compliance with other laws, rules, and regulations.

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Meeting Materials (PDF)

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Meeting ID: 928 2855 7636

1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes
a) June 18, 2026
3) Executive Director Report – Enrique A. Zuniga
4) Finance and Administrative Update – Eric Rebello-Pradas
a) Fiscal Year 26 Year End Update
b) Administrative Update
c) Diversity Report
5) Legal Update – Randall E. Ravitz, Matthew P. Landry, Gerald H. Cahill, Victor Lobo
a) Proposed Revisions to Regulations 555 CMR 1.00 “Procedural Rules”
b) Autism Awareness and Blue Envelope Legislation
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 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) Division of Standards reports of Preliminary Inquiries in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-025
ii) PI-2025-058
iii) PI-2025-045
iv) PI-2025-048
v) PI-2025-051
vi) PI-2025-052
vii) PI-2026-007
b) Division of Standards request to enter voluntary decertification, suspension or disposition agreement in the following cases:
i) PI-2025-060
ii) PI-2025-036
c) Update on the following Preliminary Inquiry Matter:
i) PI-2026-035
d) Division of Standards request for approval to conduct Preliminary Inquiries and/or impose a suspension in the following cases:
i) PI-2026-041
ii) PI-2026-042
iii) PI-2026-043
iv) PI-2026-044
v) PI-2026-045
vi) PI-2026-046
vii) PI-2026-047
e) Application for Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification in the following matter:
i) Eric Wade, formerly of the Canton Police Department
f) Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session of June 18, 2026

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Meeting Materials (PDF)

POST Commission Invites Public Comment on Eric Wade’s Voluntary Relinquishment of Certification Application

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