Bill > S35

This bill authorizes the town administrator of Wrentham, upon the recommendation of the police chief, to appoint active and retired police officers, as well as individuals already serving as special police officers, to perform police details and related duties. A key provision sets a maximum age of 75 for these special police officers, requiring them to pass a medical examination annually to ensure they can perform their duties, with the cost borne by the individual. These officers can be appointed for up to three-year terms and will have the same arrest and police powers as regular officers while on duty. They can be removed or suspended by the town administrator with written notice and will be subject to the town's rules and regulations, including training and uniform requirements, though they will not be subject to certain civil service or collective bargaining laws. The bill also clarifies how certain disability benefits are calculated for these officers and specifies that appointment does not guarantee assignment to any detail, while also noting that this act does not affect the town's existing authority to appoint special police officers under other laws.