A woman who had a sexual relationship with accused rapist Gary Zerola and is one of the best friends of his alleged victim, and was sharing the same couch where the alleged crime took place seven years ago, took the stand on the second day of Zerola’s trial.
Pittsfield police chief, Boston chaplain among new members of Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
Updated Apr 01, 2021;
A Pittsfield police chief, a Boston chaplain and a retired judge are some of the nine inaugural members of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Gov. Charlie Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey announced the new members Thursday afternoon, the deadline for making these appointments. The POST Commission was created out of the police reform law Baker signed into law in December after months of negotiations.
“By establishing a Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, the Commonwealth is taking an important step to improve public safety and increase trust between members of law enforcement and the communities they serve,” said Baker, a Republican.