Bill > H3636

This bill requires all law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts to establish minority recruitment and selection programs to help ensure that law enforcement officers reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. The bill defines key terms like "law enforcement agency" and "law enforcement officer," and outlines requirements for the recruitment programs, including setting specific hiring goals, evaluating progress, and taking additional measures if goals are not met. The bill also requires annual reporting to the Attorney General's office on the demographics of current officers, applicants, and new hires, which the Attorney General must compile and publish. Finally, the Attorney General is tasked with developing guidelines to ensure the uniform application of these requirements across all law enforcement agencies in the state.