Public Hearing Notice  515 CMR: Promotional Processes Public Hearing

Under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Department of State Police will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of gathering comments, ideas, and information concerning the following regulations:

• 515 CMR 9.00: Promotional Process for Rank of Major
• 515 CMR 11.00: Promotional Process for Ranks of Lieutenant and Sergeant

Summary of Proposed Regulations

Adoption of 515 CMR 9.00 will provide a general framework for the promotional process for the rank of major for uniformed members of the Department. Adoption of 515 CMR 11.00 will provide a framework for the promotional process for the ranks of lieutenant and sergeant for Department uniformed members, including information regarding notification requirements, administration, and scoring for a promotional examination, as well as information regarding selection of members.

Note: The Department is holding this public hearing remotely via Zoom. You may join via computer or telephone as described below.

Individuals who provide notice of their intent to testify will be afforded an earlier opportunity to speak. Speakers are strongly encouraged to provide notice of their intent to testify by emailing or writing to the address below.

Written comments will be accepted beginning on July 31, 2025 until 5:00pm on August 21, 2025. All comments received may be released in response to a public records request.

Meeting Information

Zoom: Join meeting

Meeting ID: 863 3760 4500

Passcode: 934486

Call in via telephone: (646) 931-3860