Establishes the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Accountability, Standards and Training Commission.
The bill establishes the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Accountability, Standards and Training Commission (COAST Commission). The COAST Commission will consist of nine members appointed by the governor, attorney general, and other entities. The Commission will oversee the certification of correctional officers, establish training standards, and investigate complaints of misconduct. It will have the authority to suspend or revoke certifications, maintain a public database of orders, and cooperate with national decertification indices.
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