A new, entirely independent state agency with significant authority and powers of oversight over law enforcement officers and agencies in the Commonwealth.
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Police in Schools
The Police Reform Bill makes significant changes to the relationship of police and schools.
Police Reform
Shortly, the Governor will decide whether to approve a major policing reform package. If he approves it, it will make a real difference in policing in Massachusetts.
Training in Police Reform Bill
New training mandates in the Police Reform Bill.
State Police Reform
State Police reform provisions in An Act relative to justice, equity, and accountability in law enforcement in the Commonwealth.
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.