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MA S2240

Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Milton


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Introduced
06/06/2019
In Committee
07/02/2019
Crossed Over
07/29/2019
Passed
07/30/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/07/2019

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Milton,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2240).

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Milton to appoint retired Milton police officers as special police officers, allowing them to perform police details or other police duties, even if they have been retired for up to 5 years. The special police officers would not be subject to the same age restrictions as regular Milton police officers, but they must pass a medical examination before performing duties. The special police officers would have the same arrest powers as regular officers, but they would not be subject to certain civil service and labor laws. The town would have the ability to suspend or remove the special police officers at any time.

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Service (J)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2019 (on 08/07/2019)

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