Establishes the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Accountability and Standards Training Commission.
The bill establishes the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Accountability and Standards Training Commission (COAST Commission). The COAST Commission will oversee the certification of correctional officers, including setting standards, conducting investigations, and imposing disciplinary actions such as suspension or revocation of certifications. The Commission will also maintain a public database of decertified officers and cooperate with other jurisdictions to prevent decertified officers from being hired elsewhere.
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