550 CMR, § 6.10 - Use of Force Training

(1) The Committee shall develop and periodically deliver use of force training to law enforcement officers consistent with 550 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 550 CMR 6.00 and all relevant state and federal laws.

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550 CMR, § 6.10

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1453, eff. 10/1/2021.