Code of Massachusetts Regulations
550 CMR - MUNICIPAL POLICE TRAINING COMMITTEE
Title 550 CMR 3.00 - Requirements for Law Enforcement Officer Training
Section 3.07 - In-service Training

Universal Citation: 550 MA Code of Regs 550.3

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Requirements. Law enforcement officers are required to complete all components of inservice training annually. The training year will start on July 1st and end on June 30th. Officers who graduate from the police academy are not required to complete in-service training for the training year in which they graduate.

(2) Components.

(a) 40 hours of in-service training annually. Each year the Committee will determine what curricula are to be taught and the manner of delivery to meet this requirement.

(b) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 201.

(c) Annual MPTC firearms qualification and training standards regardless of whether the agency issues weapons to its officers.

(3) Specialty Assignments. The Committee shall determine what annual curricula shall be taught and delivered to officers who hold specialized assignments.

(4) Reporting. All law enforcement agencies are responsible for providing the Committee with records of completion of any training not offered by the Committee including, but not limited to, the title of the training, name of instructor, course description, and date, location, and hours of the training.

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