Massachusetts H2294 allows the colonel of the State Police to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers.

Massachusetts H2294 amends Chapter 22C of the General Laws to allow the colonel of the State Police to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers. These officers can perform police duties during police detail work. To qualify, the retired members must have retired within the last three years, have an honorable discharge status, and meet the same essential functions and duties as uniformed members. They must also be certified by the police officer standards and training commission and not have reached the age of 68.

Massachusetts H2294 allows the colonel of the State Police to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers.

Massachusetts H2294 amends Chapter 22C of the General Laws to allow the colonel of the State Police to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers. These officers can perform police duties during police detail work. To qualify, the retired members must have retired within the last three years, have an honorable discharge status, and meet the same essential functions and duties as uniformed members. They must also be certified by the police officer standards and training commission and not have reached the age of 68.