Police reform took a big step forward last week when Attorney General Healey and Governor Baker came together to appoint the members of the new Police Office Standards and Training Commission
Policing
Governor’s amendment to police reform, as adopted.
Brief summary of the Governor’s amendment to police reform, as adopted.
New Use of Force Rules
The conference committee report for An Act relative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the Commonwealth creates a new statutory framework, where none currently exists, to govern use of force by law enforcement.