S.2939

Relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2939 allows the Board of Selectmen in Dighton to appoint retired police officers as special police officers.

Massachusetts S2939 permits the Board of Selectmen in Dighton to appoint retired police officers as special police officers to perform police duties. These officers must have been regular police officers and retired voluntarily. They must pass a medical examination and comply with training, firearm licensing, and uniform requirements. Special police officers have the same powers as regular officers but are exempt from certain laws and are subject to others.

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 27

Senate

Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Public Service

Jul 22

Senate

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3196

Apr 23

Senate

Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Public Service