An Act relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to amend the regulations surrounding the appointment of police officers in Boston by removing or modifying the existing age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy. Currently, there is a maximum age limit for applicants, and this bill proposes to adjust or eliminate that restriction. The petition was approved by the mayor and city council, indicating local support for this change.
Key provisions
- Removes or modifies the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy.
- Allows for appointment of police officers regardless of age.
- The bill was presented by Representative Adrian Madaro.
- The bill received local approval from the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
Who is affected
- City of Boston Police Department
- Potential police officer applicants in Boston
- Residents of Boston
Notable changes
- Modifies existing regulations regarding age limits for police officer appointments.
- Potentially expands the pool of eligible candidates for the Boston Police Academy.
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