Section 3.08 - Specialized Training(1)Mandated Specialized Training. The Committee shall provide training and officers must complete said training when initially assigned including, but not limited to, the following specialty assignments: (a) Law enforcement officers who receive an appointment to a position of a higher rank shall complete a course of supervisory training pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 96B.(b) Law enforcement officers who are assigned to a department or regional rape reporting and prosecution unit shall complete a course of training in the counseling of victims of rape and the prosecution of alleged perpetrators of the crime of rape pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, § 97B.(c) Upon their first promotion, officers shall complete a refresher seminar in suicide prevention pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, § 36C.(2)Discretionary Specialized Training. The Committee may offer any other additional training within its discretion, subject to appropriation.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1486, eff. 1/6/2023.