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 6.09 - Investigation When Use of Force Results in a Death or Serious Bodily Injury
Universal Citation: 555 MA Code of Regs 555.6
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Law enforcement agencies shall develop and implement a policy and procedure for reporting a use of force that results in a death or serious bodily injury.
Whenever an officer uses force that results in a death or serious bodily injury, the Officer-in-charge shall immediately notify the agency head or their designee. The agency shall conduct an investigation according to their policies and protocols.
If the use of force involved a weapon, the agency head or their designee shall secure the weapon or weapons used for examination and maintain the appropriate chain of custody protocols.
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