Establishes a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, including a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee.

The bill introduces a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, creating a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee. This committee will develop and implement procedures for temporary, provisional, and professional licenses for police chiefs. The process aims to improve the professional quality of police chiefs and remove those who do not meet reasonable standards. The committee's membership will include individuals with substantial experience as police chiefs and representatives of the general public.

Establishes a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, including a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee.

The bill introduces a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, creating a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee. This committee will develop and implement procedures for temporary, provisional, and professional licenses for police chiefs. The process aims to improve the professional quality of police chiefs and remove those who do not meet reasonable standards. The committee's membership will include individuals with substantial experience as police chiefs and representatives of the general public.