Establishes criteria for appointing retired uniformed members as special state police officers in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 22C of the General Laws to add a new section allowing the colonel to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers. These officers can perform police duties during police detail work. To qualify, the retired member must have retired before the appointment, have an honorable discharge status, and be deemed necessary, suitable, qualified, and fit by the colonel. They are exempt from civil service law and rules but are considered department members for certain purposes.

Establishes criteria for appointing retired uniformed members as special state police officers in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 22C of the General Laws to add a new section allowing the colonel to appoint retired uniformed members as special state police officers. These officers can perform police duties during police detail work. To qualify, the retired member must have retired before the appointment, have an honorable discharge status, and be deemed necessary, suitable, qualified, and fit by the colonel. They are exempt from civil service law and rules but are considered department members for certain purposes.