An Act authorizing the appointment or retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Brookline

This bill allows Brookline to appoint retired Brookline police officers as special police officers for specific duties, provided they retired within 5 years due to superannuation and pass a medical exam before each detail. Special officers gain the same arrest powers as regular officers but are not subject to standard police laws (like pension rules) and must cover costs for training, uniforms, and medical exams themselves. They serve indefinitely but can be removed with 14 days’ notice, and their work hours/pay are limited by existing rules for retired town employees. The bill specifically excludes them from benefits and certain regulations applicable to regular officers.