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MA S2671

Authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of New Bedford


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Introduced
10/29/2018
In Committee
12/20/2018
Crossed Over
12/27/2018
Passed
01/01/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/09/2019

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the city of New Bedford. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the police chief of the city of New Bedford to appoint retired New Bedford police officers as special police officers to perform police details and emergency response duties. The special police officers are not subject to certain state laws and regulations, and they must meet various requirements set by the police chief, including passing a medical exam, maintaining required licenses and insurance, and paying administrative fees. The special police officers have the same arrest and law enforcement powers as regular New Bedford police officers, but they are appointed for one-year terms at the sole discretion of the police chief, who can suspend or remove them at any time.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 418 of the Acts of 2018 (on 01/09/2019)

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