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This bill modifies the composition of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission by expanding its membership from its current structure to 11 total members. Specifically, the bill adds new appointees to the commission: 2 members will be appointed by the Massachusetts District Attorney's Association, 1 member will be a sworn State Police officer nominated by the State Police Association of Massachusetts, and 1 member will be a Juvenile Diversion Program professional nominated by a majority vote of the District Attorneys' Association Board. The POST Commission is responsible for establishing professional standards, training requirements, and oversight for law enforcement officers in Massachusetts. By diversifying the commission's membership, the bill aims to bring more perspectives from law enforcement, prosecution, and youth intervention backgrounds into the body that sets standards and policies for police conduct and training.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1644