Bill > H4141

This bill authorizes the city of North Adams to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers for paid detail assignments, with several key provisions. The mayor, upon recommendation of the police chief, can hire retired North Adams police officers who have retired based on superannuation (standard retirement) to serve as special police officers, with the condition that officers who have been retired more than 5 years must maintain proper certification through Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). These special police officers will have the same arrest and policing powers as regular officers, can serve until age 70, and are subject to removal at the police chief's discretion. The bill exempts these special police officers from certain standard employment regulations and allows the police chief to establish specific rules regarding training, medical examinations, equipment, and fees. Before appointment, retired officers may need to pass a medical examination at their own expense to demonstrate fitness for duty. The appointments are at-will, do not guarantee detail assignments, and are subject to limitations on work hours and earnings as specified in existing state laws. The bill provides flexibility for the North Adams police department to utilize experienced retired officers while maintaining departmental control over their employment and performance.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4141