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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1568 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1653
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Ryan C. Fattman
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Ryan C. FattmanWorcester and Hampden 1 of 2
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1568 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1653
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1653) of Ryan C. Fattman (by vote
of the town) for legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the town of
Charlton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 3172 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. The chief of police of the town of Charlton may appoint, if the chief deems
2necessary, individuals with a law enforcement background as special police officers for the
3purpose of performing police details or any other police duties arising from or during the course
4of police detail work, whether or not related to the detail work. Prior to appointment under this
5act, a special police officer shall pass a medical examination conducted by a physician or other
6certified professional chosen by the town to determine that the special police officer is capable of
7performing the essential duties of a special police officer, the cost of which shall be borne by the
8special police officer.
9 SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other
10general or special law to the contrary, a special police officer appointed pursuant to this act shall 2 of 2
11not be subject to the maximum age restrictions applied to regular officers under chapter 32 of the
12General Laws; provided, however, that a special police officer appointed pursuant to this act
13shall not be eligible to serve as a special police officer upon reaching the age of 70.
14 SECTION 3. Special police officers appointed under this act shall be subject to the
15limitation on hours worked and other restrictions on earnings as provided in paragraph (b) of
16section 91 of chapter 32 of the General Laws.
17 SECTION 4. Special police officers shall be subject to the rules and regulations, policies,
18procedures and requirements of the chief of police of the town of Charlton including, but not
19limited to, restrictions on the type of detail assignments, requirements regarding medical
20examinations to determine continuing capability to perform the duties of a special police officer,
21requirements for training, requirements for firearms licensing and qualifications and
22requirements regarding uniforms and equipment. Such special police officers shall comply with
23all requirements of chapter 6E of the General Laws, including: (i) maintaining certification and
24good standing with the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; and
25(ii) complying with all annual in-service and other training requirements mandated by the
26municipal police training committee.
27 SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon passage.