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MA H4918

MA H4918
Authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Stoughton


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Introduced
09/27/2018
In Committee
10/11/2018
Crossed Over
12/24/2018
Passed
12/27/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/01/2019

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Stoughton be authorized to appoint special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Stoughton to appoint retired police officers as special police officers to perform police details and other police duties. The special police officers will not be subject to the maximum age restrictions for regular police officers and must pass a medical examination before appointment. The special police officers will not be subject to certain civil service and labor laws, and the chief of police can restrict the types of details they work. The special police officers will have the same arrest powers as regular police officers but will not be eligible for certain retirement benefits.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 352 of the Acts of 2018 (on 01/01/2019)

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