Board of Police Commission — Springfield, MA
Date: 2025-04-01
Time: 16:30

Board of Police Commissioners 36 Court Street
 Springfield, MA 01103
 Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~ Agenda ~ Albert Tranghese
 413-726-8614


Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:30 PM Springfield Training Facility



 Call to Order
 4:30 PM Meeting called to order on April 1, 2025 at Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page
 Blvd, Springfield, MA.



 A subsequent meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025 to be held in the event that items on
 the this agenda cannot be taken up in one meeting.




I. Open Session
 Chairperson announces the intent to move to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass.
 General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (1) for the following purposes:



 To discuss and vote on whether to hold a hearing (at a future date) in the matter of
 Special Order (SO) #24-036, which involves the potential discipline or dismissal of, or
 complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member, or
 individual, unless the employee requests an open session. If the discussion and vote is
 held in Executive Session, the Board of Police Commissioners will not reconvene in
 Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session; and To continue a
 multi-day disciplinary hearing and to discuss and vote on the discipline or dismissal of
 (including the pay status), or complaints brought against, a Springfield Police Officer, in
 the matter of Special Order (SO) #24-015. If the hearing and vote is held in Executive
 Session, the Board of Police Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session
 following the conclusion of the Executive Session.

 A roll call vote is required.



II. Executive Session - Pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, section 21(a)(1)

 A. Special Order (SO) # 24-036

 The Board will enter into Executive Session to discuss and vote on whether to hold a
 hearing (at a future date) in the matter of Special Order (SO) #24-036, which involves
 the potential discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public
 officer, employee, staff member, or individual, unless the employee requests an open

Board of Police Commissioners Page 1 Printed 3/27/2025
Regular Agenda April 1, 2025

 session. If the discussion and vote is held in Executive Session, the Board of Police
 Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session following the conclusion of the
 Executive Session;

 A roll call vote is required.

 B. Special Order (SO) #24-015– Violation of Rules & Regulations and Policies

 The Board will enter into Executive Session to continue a multi-day disciplinary hearing
 to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, and/or complaints or charges brought against a
 public officer, employee, staff member, or individual, in the matter of Special Order
 (SO) #24-015. The employee has not requested an open session. The Board of Police
 Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session following the conclusion of
 Executive Session.

 A roll call vote is required for each charge.

III. Adjournment




Board of Police Commissioners Page 2 Printed 3/27/2025

Board of Police Commissioners 36 Court Street
 Springfield, MA 01103
 Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~ Agenda ~ Albert Tranghese
 413-726-8614


Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:30 PM Springfield Training Facility



 Call to Order
 4:30 PM Meeting called to order on April 1, 2025 at Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page
 Blvd, Springfield, MA.



 A subsequent meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025 to be held in the event that items on
 the this agenda cannot be taken up in one meeting.




I. Open Session
 Chairperson announces the intent to move to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Mass.
 General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (1) for the following purposes:



 To discuss and vote on whether to hold a hearing (at a future date) in the matter of
 Special Order (SO) #24-036, which involves the potential discipline or dismissal of, or
 complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member, or
 individual, unless the employee requests an open session. If the discussion and vote is
 held in Executive Session, the Board of Police Commissioners will not reconvene in
 Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session; and To continue a
 multi-day disciplinary hearing and to discuss and vote on the discipline or dismissal of
 (including the pay status), or complaints brought against, a Springfield Police Officer, in
 the matter of Special Order (SO) #24-015. If the hearing and vote is held in Executive
 Session, the Board of Police Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session
 following the conclusion of the Executive Session.

 A roll call vote is required.



II. Executive Session - Pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, section 21(a)(1)

 A. Special Order (SO) # 24-036

 The Board will enter into Executive Session to discuss and vote on whether to hold a
 hearing (at a future date) in the matter of Special Order (SO) #24-036, which involves
 the potential discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against a public
 officer, employee, staff member, or individual, unless the employee requests an open

Board of Police Commissioners Page 1 Printed 3/27/2025
Regular Agenda April 1, 2025

 session. If the discussion and vote is held in Executive Session, the Board of Police
 Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session following the conclusion of the
 Executive Session;

 A roll call vote is required.

 B. Special Order (SO) #24-015– Violation of Rules & Regulations and Policies

 The Board will enter into Executive Session to continue a multi-day disciplinary hearing
 to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, and/or complaints or charges brought against a
 public officer, employee, staff member, or individual, in the matter of Special Order
 (SO) #24-015. The employee has not requested an open session. The Board of Police
 Commissioners will not reconvene in Open Session following the conclusion of
 Executive Session.

 A roll call vote is required for each charge.

III. Adjournment




Board of Police Commissioners Page 2 Printed 3/27/2025