OPAT Commission Community Meeting Notice
The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) Commission will convene a public meeting as outlined in its duties established by the ordinance establishing an Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (12-16.4 Powers and Duties of the Commission).
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Boston Public Library-Grove Hall Branch, Jazz Lounge, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
Discussion Topics
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductory Remarks by Executive Director Carvalho
Commission Business
- Review and Approval of Previous Public Session Minutes
- Sharing of Information with Boston Police Department
- Boston Police Department's Letter to Civilian Review Board and Internal Affairs Oversight Panel dated February 10, 2026
- Boston Police Department's Response to OPAT Investigation Requests
Other Business not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting
Public Comment Period
Public Session Adjournment
Executive Session
- Executive Session in accordance with the following: M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(5), in anticipation of discussion of complaints brought against a public employee and M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
Executive Session Adjournment
This agenda may be updated, as needed, prior to the meeting.
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Interpretation
English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at opat@boston.gov or 617-635-4224 by: 3/13/2026.
Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a opat@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4224, hasta esta fecha: 3/13/2026.
Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen: Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan opat@boston.gov oswa 617-635-4224, ant: 3/13/2026.
Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以為您提供免費的口譯和書面筆譯服務。如有需要,請在 2026 月 13 日 3, 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至 opat@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4224.
Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và phiên dịch có sẵn cho bạn miễn phí. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ opat@boston.gov hoặc 617-635-4224 trước: 3/13/2026.
Simplified Chinese - 简体中文: 我们可以为您提供免费的口译和书面笔译服务。如有需要,请 2026 月 13 日 3 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 (617) 635-4224 或致电 617-635-4224.
Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu: Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email opat@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4224. Na es data: 3/13/2026.
Arabic - العربية
خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني opat@boston.gov ، أو على رقم الهاتف 6176354224
بحلول يوم 3/13/2026
Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам онинужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты opat@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4224, до 3/13/2026.
Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: opat@boston.gov ou 617-635-4224, até o dia 3/13/2026.
French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à opat@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4224, d'ici au: 3/13/2026.
Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir opat@boston.gov ama 617-635-4224 markay taariikhdu tahay: 3/13/2026.