An Act relative to reimbursement of training expenses for peace officers

This bill requires cities, towns, and political subdivisions in Massachusetts to reimburse the training costs of peace officers who are hired by another municipality within 12 months of completing their training. The reimbursement covers the total expense of the training, including any salary paid during the training period, unless a specific employment contract states otherwise. To qualify for this payment, the hiring entity must have documentation showing the officer signed an acknowledgment of terms or a contract that includes these reimbursement provisions. This policy aims to ensure that the entity providing the training is compensated when the officer is quickly employed by a different local government.