Code of Massachusetts Regulations
555 CMR - PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Title 555 CMR 6.00 - Use of Force By Law Enforcement Officers
Section 6.01 - Purpose and Scope
Universal Citation: 555 MA Code of Regs 555.6
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) Purpose. The purpose of 555 CMR 6.00 is to establish rules governing the use of force by law enforcement officers. 555 CMR 6.00 is promulgated pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6E, § 15(d) 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. 555 CMR 6.00 applies to all law enforcement officers as defined in M.G.L. c. 6E, § 1.
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