Regulations, Advisories & Guidance
MA General Law
Regulations
- 555 CMR 1.00: Procedural Rules (PDF) last revised October 11, 2024
- 555 CMR 2.00: Construction, Application of Rules, Notice (PDF) as of September 29, 2023
- 555 CMR 6.00: Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officers (PDF) as of November 25, 2022
- 555 CMR 7.00: Recertification (PDF) as of September 30, 2022
- 555 CMR 8.00: Databases and Dissemination of Information (PDF) as of September 1, 2023
- 555 CMR 9.00: Initial Certification of Officers; and Renewed Certification of Independently Applying Officers (PDF) as of September 29, 2023
- 555 CMR 10.00: Specialized Certification for School Resource Officers (PDF) as of May 12, 2023
- 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions (PDF) as of September 1, 2023
- 555 CMR 12.00: Maintenance, Reporting and Audits of Law Enforcement Records and Information (PDF) as of December 6, 2024
Advisories and Guidance
- Guidance to Law Enforcement Agencies and Prosecuting Agencies Regarding 555 CMR 1.00 and 6.00 (PDF) as of September 14, 2023
- Guidance for Constables and Other Law Enforcement Personnel Regarding 555 CMR CMR 9.00 (PDF) last revised February 11, 2025
- Construction of Scope of MGL Chapter 6E (PDF) as of April 4, 2022
- Strategies for Youth Recommendations for POST De-Escalation Guidance (PDF) as of June 14, 2021
- Requirements and Plan for Recertification of Certain Law Enforcement Officers (PDF) as of March 16, 2022
- Policy on Removal of Certain Information from the POST Commission Database (PDF) issued November 16, 2023
- Guidance on Developmentally Appropriate De-escalation and Disengagement Tactics, Techniques and Procedures and Other Alternatives to the Use of Force for Minor Children (PDF) as of June 30, 2021
- Guidance M.G.L. Chapter 123, Section 12(a) and 12(e) and the Use of Force (PDF) last revised March 8, 2023
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