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Gov. Charlie Baker signed a new police reform bill into law Dec. 31, enacting landmark changes to law enforcement training, oversight and best practices statewide.
“An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth” follows months of rallying, re-examination and debate surrounding policing in Massachusetts. The changes outlined in the new law, which impact police officers and departments throughout the state, will roll out over the coming months.
The bill sets standards for policies and training, use of force, response to protests and demonstrations, no-knock warrants, police misconduct, school resource officers and more.
In Maynard, Police Chief Michael Noble, said he supports most of the bill, at least in theory.