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 6.10 - Use of Force Training

Universal Citation: 555 MA Code of Regs 555.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(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;

(d) cultural competency;

(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.

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