Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 3(a) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (Commission) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed regulation, 555 CMR 3.00: Regulated Agencies, Officers, and Conduct.
Summary of Proposed Regulation: The proposed regulation would define and clarify the law enforcement agencies, law enforcement officers, and activities subject to the Commission’s authority under M.G.L. c. 6E and establish standards for determining whether an individual qualifies as a law enforcement officer or head of a law enforcement agency. It would also define police duties and functions and establish restrictions and potential sanctions for individuals who perform such duties without appropriate certification or legal authority. Lastly, the proposed regulation would clarify the circumstances in which a law enforcement agency may be held responsible for the conduct of its members.
Availability of Proposed Regulation: The proposed regulation is available on the Commission’s website at: https://mapostcommission.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/555-CMR-3.00-09-20-26-05-00-PM.pdf. You may obtain a written copy by emailing a request to [email protected] or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109.
Hearing Details: The hearing will be held virtually, using the Zoom platform, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at that time. If you are interested in offering comments, you are encouraged, but not required, to pre-register by sending an email to [email protected] with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 3.00.”
To join via computer, go to: https://zoom.us/j/93350749299. You may need to allow extra time to download Zoom. To join via telephone (audio only), dial 646-558 8656 and use the following conference ID: 933 5074 9299. Given the volume of comments anticipated, the Commission may limit a speaker’s time to five minutes.
Submission of Comments: The submission of written comments or testimony in advance of the hearing is welcome and may be made by email to [email protected] with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 3.00” or by mail to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz at the physical address listed above. Comments received after November 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. might not be considered.