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MISSION
The mission of the Municipal Police Training Committee is to develop and deliver training, to set and enforce training standards, and to provide record keeping services regarding training to Municipal Police Departments statewide (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 96B). These responsibilities are to be carried out in a way that ensures community oriented professionalism throughout the organization.Web Site:
http://www.mass.gov/mptc
Governing Laws:
Statutes
MGL C. 6 s. 116 | change to MPTC |
MGL C. 6 s. 116A | training in handling of domestic violence |
MGL C. 6 s. 116B | training in hate crimes |
MGL C. 6 s. 116C | recruit training in use and application of technology |
MGL C. 6 s. 117 | MPTC meeting requirements |
MGL C. 6 s. 118 | MPTC regulatory authority |
MGL C. 6 s. 156 | Describes the Committee on Criminal Justice |
MGL C. 40 s. 36C | suicide prevention training |
MGL C. 41 s. 96B | basic training for new municipal police officers |
MGL C. 41 s. 97B | rape investigation training |
MGL C. 90 s. 24M | training in alcohol related offenses |
MGL C. 111 s. 201 | frist aid and cpr training |
MGL C. 140 s. 131 | authorizes MPTC Firearm instructors to be licensed to possess machine guns for police training |
MGL C. 147 s. 31 | requires town clerks to send names of police officers to MPTC |
MGL C. 196 s. 200 | |
MGL C. 269 s. 10A | authorizes MPTC firearms instructors to possess silencers for police training |
St. 2002 C. 196 S. 2 | establishes MPTC, changes structure and membership from MCJTC |