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The commission heard that the MA POST Commission makes final disciplinary decisions, while a possible local civilian review board could investigate cases, gather information, and make recommendations. POST reported about 100 ongoing investigations and disciplinary records for approximately 2,000 of 22,000 officers.
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The presentation clarified that a local civilian review board would not typically replace the MA POST Commission. It could address complaints that do not reach POST’s threshold, help collect information, and recommend cases for further action, but would need clear goals and substantial staffing. No decision to create such a board was recorded.
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