Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 6.10 - Use of Force Training(1) The Committee shall develop and periodically deliver use of force training to law enforcement officers consistent with 555 CMR 6.00 including, but not limited to: (a) de-escalation tactics;(b) handling emergencies involving individuals with mental illness;(c) responding to mass gatherings;(e) progression of force; and(f) lawful use of force techniques and equipment on a schedule to be determined by the Committee.(2) The Commission and the Committee shall jointly develop a model use of force policy. All law enforcement agencies shall have a written use of force policy consistent with the model policy and the agency's particular mission; provided, however, that an agency's use of force policy shall comply with 555 CMR 6.00 and all relevant state and federal laws.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1453, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1476, eff. 8/5/2022 (EMERGENCY).Amended by Mass Register Issue 1483, eff. 8/5/2022 (COMPLIANCE).