H2647
An Act to improve police training
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve training programs for municipal police officers in Massachusetts. It focuses on both basic training for new recruits and ongoing in-service training for experienced officers. The bill directs the Municipal Police Training Committee to study and potentially revise these training programs to better equip officers for their roles. The goal is to enhance police practices and public safety.
Key provisions
- Directs the Municipal Police Training Committee to study police training programs.
- Focuses on both basic and in-service training for police officers.
- Aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of police training.
- The bill accompanies a study order to examine current practices.
Who is affected
- Municipal police officers in Massachusetts
- The Municipal Police Training Committee
- Citizens of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsor
John Walsh
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Bill H.2647 194th (Current)
An Act to improve police training
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2647) of John Walsh relative to basic and in-service training programs by the municipal police training committee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2647
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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