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MA H3824

Authorizing the city of Lowell to appoint retired police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments

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Introduced
05/29/2019
In Committee
07/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Lowell be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the City of Lowell to appoint retired Lowell police officers as special police officers for paid detail assignments. The City Manager can appoint these retired officers, who must pass a medical examination, and they will have the same arrest powers as regular Lowell police officers. The special officers are not subject to certain state laws regarding civil service, collective bargaining, and retirement, and the City can establish rules and requirements for their training, equipment, and fees. The special officer appointments are limited to one-year terms and terminate at age 70.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H4022 (on 07/31/2019)
(13 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3824
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3824.pdf
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