Authorizes the appointment of special police officers in Somerville, Massachusetts.
The bill allows the mayor of Somerville to appoint special police officers as needed. These officers have the same powers as reserve and intermittent officers, including the ability to make arrests. They will serve at the mayor's discretion, subject to removal by the mayor with the chief of police's recommendation. The city council must confirm these officers, who will be sworn in before the city clerk. The Somerville police chief can set rules for these officers, including medical exams, training, firearms licensing, duty performance, and uniforms.
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