Code of Massachusetts Regulations
550 CMR - MUNICIPAL POLICE TRAINING COMMITTEE
Title 550 CMR 6.00 - Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officers
Section 6.01 - Purpose and Scope
Universal Citation: 550 MA Code of Regs 550.6
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Purpose. The purpose of 550 CMR 6.00 is to establish rules governing the use of force by law enforcement officers. 550 CMR 6.00 is promulgated requiring the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee to jointly promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of force by law enforcement officers.
(2) Scope. 550 CMR 6.00 applies to all law enforcement officers as defined in M.G.L. c. 6E, §1.
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