An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Sterling to serve as special police officers

This bill authorizes the town of Sterling to hire retired police officers as special police officers to assist with law enforcement duties. Under the new rules, these retirees must be under age 70 and pass a medical exam to ensure they can perform essential tasks, though they are exempt from the maximum age limits that apply to active-duty officers. The special officers will have the same arrest powers as regular police but will be governed by different state laws regarding their employment, training, and annual reappointment. Additionally, the act ensures that these officers are not subject to certain deductions on their compensation after age 65 and receive retirement benefits equivalent to those of officers who retire at that age.