ASHLAND — Police Chief Cara Rossi , who has been on paid administrative leave, will appear on Wednesday before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission for a preliminary hearing.
The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed.
Rossi has been on paid administrative leave from the Ashland Police Department for about two weeks. Town Manager Michael Herbert has not said why.
Wednesday’s preliminary hearing will be heard by retired Judge Judith Cowin .
According to the POST Commission, during a preliminary hearing, “parties confer on resolution, discovery stipulations and other matters in preparation for a hearing.”
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The POST Commission was formed in 2020 as part of a state police reform law to focus on efforts to include public safety and increase trust between members of law enforcement. The commission sets police standards for training and certifications, and has the power to suspend officers.