1. (1) The Committee shall develop and periodically deliver use of force training to law enforcement officers consistent with 555 CMR 6.00 including, but not limited to:

   1. (a) de-escalation tactics;
   2. (b) handling emergencies involving individuals with mental illness;
   3. (c) responding to mass gatherings;
   4. (d) cultural competency;
   5. (e) progression of force; and
   6. (f) lawful use of force techniques and equipment on a schedule to be determined by the Committee.
2. (2) The Commission and the Committee shall jointly develop a model use of force policy. All law enforcement agencies shall have a written use of force policy consistent with the model policy and the agency's particular mission; provided, however, that an agency's use of force policy shall comply with 555 CMR 6.00 and all relevant state and federal laws.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

555 CMR 6.00: M.G.L. c. 6E, § 15(d).

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