An Act relative to increasing public safety

This bill requires police chiefs and sheriffs in Massachusetts to issue citation books to officers who handle traffic duties or direct traffic, while also allowing departments to use electronic citations if the officers are properly trained. The legislation mandates that these officials obtain receipts from officers when issuing citation books and maintain backup books at headquarters for recording violations by officers without books. Additionally, the executive office of public safety and security must create rules to set standards for electronic citation equipment and training. A related change expands the legal definition of "Police Chief" to include the Sheriff of a county, ensuring sheriffs are covered by these new requirements.