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The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) Commission Meeting

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) Commission Will Hold A Meeting On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 At 5:00 PM. At 2201 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119

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).

Where: 2201 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02119

Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1653843920

 

Discussion Topics

  1. AGENDA

    AGENDA

    ● Welcome and Introductory Remarks by Executive Director Carvalho

    ● Commission Business

    ○ Review & Approval of Previous Public Session Minutes April 28,

    2026

    ○ Executive Director Report

    ○ Boston Police Department’s Response to OPAT’s Requests

    ○ Sharing of Information with Boston Police Department

    ○ City Council Bills

    ○ OPAT sending reports to POST Commission

    ○ Recent responses from BPD related to CRB and IAOP Decisions

    ● Other Business not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting

    ● Public Comment Period

    ● Executive Session & Adjournment

    CITY OF BOSTON

    Office of Police Accountability and Transparency

    Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director

    ○ 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

    This agenda may be updated, as needed, prior to the meeting.

    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:10/5/2026.

    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:10/5/2026.

    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:10/5/2026.

    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 5 日 10, 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:10/5/2026.

    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 5 日 10前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 617-

    635-4224 或致电 617-635-4224

    CITY OF BOSTON

    Office of Police Accountability and Transparency

    Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director

    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:10/5/2026.

    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 10/5/2026

    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, до10/5/2026.

    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 10/5/2026.

    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:10/5/2026.

    CITY OF BOSTON

    Office of Police Accountability and Transparency

    Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director

    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:10/5/2026.

     

     

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