Massachusetts S1640 amends law to regulate the acquisition of military grade controlled property by local law enforcement agencies.
Massachusetts S1640 amends the General Laws to regulate the acquisition of military grade controlled property by local law enforcement agencies. It requires local law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from the secretary of public safety and security before applying for or receiving such property from a federal agency. The bill also mandates that regional law enforcement councils or multi-jurisdiction agencies must include documentation of the secretary's approval in their applications.
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