An Act relative to POST certified law enforcement officers

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to grant all POST-certified law enforcement officers the same powers and authorities as traditional police officers. By updating Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020, the legislation ensures that any officer certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council can exercise legal authority wherever the term "police officer" is used in state statutes. The change directly affects law enforcement agencies employing these certified officers, allowing them to perform duties previously restricted to sworn police officers.