Bill > H2534

This bill aims to regulate the administrative leaves taken by law enforcement officers in Massachusetts following certain critical incidents. It requires that any time a law enforcement officer is placed on leave pending an investigation involving the discharge of a firearm, stun gun, tear gas, or other weapon, the use of deadly force, or a physical altercation resulting in serious injury, it must be recorded as "Critical Incident Leave" in the department's records. This terminology must also be used in any public release referencing the leave. The purpose is to provide transparency and standardize the documentation of these types of incidents.