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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) invite all members of the public to submit comments on a proposed Model Use of Force Policy.
Summary of Proposed Policy: The POST Commission and the MPTC jointly promulgated Use of Force regulations (555 CMR 6.00 and 550 CMR 6.00, respectively) as required by M.G.L. c. 6E, § 15(d), effective October 2021. Under those regulations, the POST Commission and the MPTC are called on to develop a model use of force policy.
Availability of Proposed Policy:
- To request a written copy, please email [email protected] or mail a request to:
- Counsel Annie E. Lee
- Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
- 84 State Street, Suite 200
- Boston, MA 02109
Ways to Submit a Comment:
- Online: Email [email protected] with the subject line “Model Use of Force Policy”
- By mail to:
- Counsel Annie E. Lee
- Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
- 84 State Street, Suite 200
- Boston, MA 02109
The deadline to submit a comment is Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.
When feedback or input is provided, it will be considered, to the extent possible, for any edits or additions to the policy, provided that it aligns with the goals and objectives of the policy and does not conflict with any mandate, process, or protocol that required development of the policy in the first place. After the public comment period, the proposed policy will be presented to both agencies for consideration and possible approval.
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