Bill

Bill > H4022


MA H4022

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


summary

Introduced
07/31/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
08/22/2019
Passed
08/26/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/03/2019

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Substituted, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3824). July 31, 2019.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Lowell to appoint retired police officers as special police officers within the city for paid detail assignments. The city manager can appoint retired Lowell police officers as special police officers to perform police details or other duties related to police detail work. These special police officers will have the same arrest powers as regular Lowell police officers, but they will not be subject to certain laws, such as those regarding civil service or collective bargaining. The special police officers will be subject to rules and regulations set by the police superintendent, including requirements for medical exams, training, and equipment. The bill also sets a 5-year limit on how long a retired officer can serve as a special police officer, and a mandatory retirement age of 70. The bill requires acceptance by the Lowell city council to take effect.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2019 (on 09/03/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...