Bill > S1363

This bill aims to establish a uniform protocol for reporting officer-involved injuries or deaths in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Defining key terms such as "deadly weapon," "law enforcement agency," and "officer-involved injury or death." 2. Requiring the Attorney General to create a uniform protocol for law enforcement agencies to report incidents of officer-involved injuries or deaths, including details such as the involved parties, the circumstances of the incident, and any use of weapons or signs of mental illness. 3. Mandating that law enforcement agencies report this information to the Attorney General within 30 days of an incident, and the Attorney General must then post the reports online within 5 days. 4. Imposing a penalty where law enforcement agencies that fail to comply with the reporting requirements will be ineligible for federal and other grant funds, until they demonstrate renewed compliance for 3 consecutive months. 5. Requiring the Attorney General to prepare an annual report with data and recommendations to reduce the number and severity of officer-involved injuries or deaths. The overall goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability around incidents of officer-involved injuries or deaths in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1363