An Act establishing a peace officer oath
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish a formal oath for peace officers in Massachusetts. Currently, the requirements for becoming a peace officer are not explicitly defined by a specific oath. This legislation aims to standardize the process and potentially include specific commitments or principles that peace officers will take.
Key provisions
- Requires the Massachusetts police academy to administer an oath to all newly appointed peace officers.
- Specifies the content of the peace officer oath.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating the oath periodically.
- Defines the legal effect of taking the oath.
Who is affected
- Peace officers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Police Academy
- The public
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
Cosponsor
Samantha Montaño
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