An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Keny Gateau
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Boston Police Department to allow Keny Gateau to become a police officer, despite the city’s usual maximum age requirement for officers. The bill was approved by the city council and mayor, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. It is similar to previous attempts to authorize similar appointments for other individuals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Boston Police Department to appoint Keny Gateau as a police officer.
- Waives the city’s maximum age requirement for police officers.
- The authorization was approved by the mayor and city council.
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- This bill is similar to previous legislation regarding similar appointments.
Who is affected
- City of Boston Police Department
- Keny Gateau
- Potential applicants for police officer positions in Boston
Notable changes
- Overrides the standard maximum age requirement for Boston police officers.
- This is a specific case allowing an individual to bypass the usual age restriction.
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