Bill > H2570

This bill modifies existing law to allow the colonel of the state police to appoint retired uniformed state police officers as special state police officers under specific conditions. These retired officers can perform police details and related duties as determined necessary by the colonel. To be eligible, these retired officers must have an honorable discharge, be deemed suitable and qualified by the colonel, and be certified by the police officer standards and training commission. They will be at-will employees appointed for one-year terms, renewable at the colonel's discretion, and will not be subject to civil service laws or rules. While serving as special state police officers, they will be considered department members for legal purposes and can be equipped, trained, and deployed as the colonel determines. The key innovation is providing a structured way for experienced retired state police officers to continue serving in a limited, flexible capacity after their initial retirement.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2570