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24j Notices (1)

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1	2011 24J Notices.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012

About MCoPA (2)

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1	Master Chiefs Labels.doc Locked by Cheryl Lott 4 weeks ago (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
2	MCOPA Past Presidents.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012

Civil Service Comission Alerts (9)

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1	11-4-10 DeRosa, Louise v. Department of Revenue - CSE Decision on Remand (classification appeal).pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
2	11-4-10 Inacio, John v. Town of Winthrop (discipline - termination).pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
3	11-4-10 Lynch, John v. Department of Correction (discipline - termination).pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
4	11-4-10 Page, Perry v. Department of Correction (discipline - suspension).pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
5	8-12-10 Igoe, Phyllis v. Boston PD - Related Superior Court Decision (discipline - termination).pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
6	9-30-10 Solomon, Joseph v. City of Methuen - Related Superior Court Order.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
7	Commission_Stats_1110.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
8	Scheduled Hearings 9-27-10 to 10-1-10.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
9	thornton_barry_appeals_092111.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012

Foundation (1)

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1	Sustaining Membership Application (Details)	Oct 10, 2012

General Information (4)

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1	2012 Advertising Contract.doc (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
2	2012 Buyers Guide.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
3	2012 Yearly Sponsorship Programs.doc (Details)	Oct 10, 2012
4	Brief History by Bill Taylor.pdf (Details)	Oct 10, 2012

Hot Topics (16)

• Amber Alert (5)

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  1	AMBER Alert Activation Request (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  2	AMBER Alert Activation Request Form (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  3	AMBER Alert General Order for Police Departments (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  4	AMBER Alert General Order for Police Departments (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  5	AMBER Alert Plan and Activation Request (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

• Baby Safe Haven (3)

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  1	Abandoned Newborn Law (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  2	Baby Safe Haven Website (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  3	FAQ For Baby Safe Haven (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

• Motor Vehicle Retirement Forms (4)

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  1	Retired Chief Contribution Calculations - Excel Icon (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  2	Active Chief Contribution Calculations (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  3	Active Chief Sample Application/Instructions (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  4	Retired Chief Sample Application/Instructions (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

• Public Records (3)

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  1	A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  2	March 2004 Police Advisory Internal Affairs & Personnel Records (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  3	Public Records Division Official Website (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

• Sample Forms (6)

  Sample forms are provided only as a starting point. Chiefs should consult municipal counsel before using them. Waivers, releases and similar forms are not fool-proof. They will not assure that litigation will not be filed, nor that injured parties will not prevail against the Chief or the municipality.

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  1	Computer Repair Nondisclosure Agreement (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  2	Cruiser "Ride Alongs" Covenant Not to Sue/Release (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  3	Recruit Training Fee Agreement Conditional Waiver Provision (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  4	Recruit Training Fee Agreement Deduction From Salary Provisions (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  5	Recruit Training Fee Agreement Pre-Payment Provision (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
  6	Waiver and Release Sponsorship for Police Training Academy (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

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1	2007 Law Enforcement Officer Deaths (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
2	Fight Crime Invest in Kids (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
3	Identity Theft (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
4	Justice Expenditures (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
5	Local Police Info (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
6	Melanies Law (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
7	NARCAN Overdose Prevention & Reversal Pilot Project (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
8	NIMS Training Compliance Matrix (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
9	OHV Enforcement Working Group Final Recommendations March 2008.pdf (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
10	Police Badge Charities (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
11	Records Disposal Schedule (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
12	Revised Complaint Standards (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
13	SafeShield FAQ (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
14	Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Advisory (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
15	The Impact of Higher Education in Law Enforcement Feb 2009 and Summary.pdf (Details)	Feb 08, 2013
16	Towing Regulation - Fuel Price Surcharge (Details)	Feb 08, 2013

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Legal Updates (157)

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1	1 27 11 Memo from JMC re Statewide Mutual Aid Participation (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
2	2010 03 17 First Circuit Opinion (600 105) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
3	A Chiefs Right to Information under the ADA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
4	A Chiefs Right to Information under the ADA(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
5	A RECORD OF OR REGARDED AS DISABLED (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
6	ADA Accommodations Access to Facilities (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
7	ADA Accommodations for Job Applicants (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
8	Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
9	Appointing Authoirity Notice (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
10	Building the Organization (6th in multi part series) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
11	BURNT MARIJUANA SMELL NO LONGER PROBABLE CAUSE (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
12	Caring for an Adult Child under the FMLA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
13	Chiefs Working Paid Details (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
14	Civil Service Leaves of Absence and Re Employment (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
15	Civil Service Provisional Promotions (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
16	Civil Suits by Officers for Line of Duty Injuries (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
17	Coercive Interrogations and Civil Liability (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
18	COIL Free Tickets and Special Access to Events (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
19	Conditional Offer of Employment (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
20	CONDUCTING AN FLSA AUDIT (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
21	Conflict of Interest Ceremonial Travel (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
22	CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAW Use of Title and Letterhead (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
23	Consent Searches Part 1 (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
24	Denying Comp Time Requests (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
25	Deploying Auxiliary Police Officers (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
26	Disciplining for Conduct Stemming from Disabilities (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
27	DRUG FORFEITURE FUNDS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
28	DRUG TESTING UNDER THE ADA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
29	E Mail Policies and Problems Articles (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
30	Ear Buds and Distracted Driving (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
31	EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES POSTER (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
32	Enforcing Noise Pollution Regulations (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
33	EVERGREEN CLAUSES (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
34	EVERGREEN CLAUSES SJC Rules 3 Year Max for CBAs (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
35	EVERGREEN CLAUSES SJC Rules 3 Year Max for CBAs(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
36	EVERGREEN CLAUSES SJC Rules 3 Year Max for CBAs(2) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
37	Eyewitness ID article by Deputy Brooks (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
38	Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Designation Requirements (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
39	Firearms Disqualifications (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
40	Firearms Licensing Problem Areas (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
41	FLSA Unpaid Extra Time (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
42	FLSA Paying Officers for Meal Breaks (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
43	FLSA Quiz (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
44	FMLA Employer notices (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
45	FMLA LEAVE FOR BIRTH OF A CHILD (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
46	FMLA Leave Terminating Health Insurance (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
47	FMLA Leave Quiz (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
48	FMLA Leave to Care for Sick Parent (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
49	Forefeiture of Retirement Benefits (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
50	Gender Bias Claims (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
51	Getting it Done 7th multi part series (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
52	GRIEVANCES UNDER AN EXPIRED CONTRACT (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
53	Grounds for License Suspension (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
54	How the Standardized Field Sobriety Test Works (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
55	Illegal Interview Questions (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
56	IMPLEMENTING NEW RULES REGULATIONS MANUALS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
57	Implementing New Rules and Policies Manuals (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
58	Injured on Duty Claims and Heart Problems (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
59	Investigating Drug or Alcohol Use (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
60	Investigating Drug or Alcohol Use(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
61	IRS REGULATIONS RE PERSONALUSE OF MV BY POLICE (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
62	Last Chance Agreements (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
63	Lateral Transfers under Civil Service (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
64	Leader vs Manager (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
65	Leadership traits (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
66	Legal issues for Police in Occupy Situations (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
67	Legal Opinion on Requests for Investigative Reports (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
68	Liability for Failure To Intervene (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
69	Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act Quiz (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
70	Medical and Psychological Examinations of Veteran Officers (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
71	Medical Marijuana Policy (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
72	MEMO re Restraining Orders and Pets (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
73	MISUSE OF OFFICIAL POSITION Releasing Drunk Driver (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
74	NEPOTISM 4 4 11 (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
75	Newsletter version SUPERIOR OFFICER BARGAINING UNITS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
76	No Accommodations Under the ADA for Direct Threats (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
77	No Taxes Required for Employer Supplied Vehicles (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
78	Overcoming resistance 5th in multipart (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
79	Overtime for Off Duty Cell Phone Use (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
80	PART 1 LOUD MUSIC AND STOLEN MERCHANDISE (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
81	PART 2 Suzie Q and Her Boyfriend (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
82	PART 2 Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
83	PART 3 Addressing Sexual Offenses and Misconduct by Law Enforcement (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
84	PART 3 OUI AND DRUG CHARGES (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
85	PART 4 Collaboration (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
86	PART 4 Warrantless Entry to Residence (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
87	PART 5 Applying for a Warrant (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
88	PART TIME OFFICER LOD INJURIES (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
89	Pay for All Working Time (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
90	Paying Officers for On Call Time (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
91	Paying Officers for Training Time (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
92	Paying Officers for Travel Time (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
93	Paying Officers for Travel Time(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
94	Personnel Records Law Amendments (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
95	Police Matrons (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
96	Policing Across State Lines (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
97	Post Retirement Earnings (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
98	Preserving Forensic Evidence (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
99	PRIMARY SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
100	Promotions are a Management Right (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
101	Public Records Law Exemption C (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
102	Public Records Law Exemption C(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
103	Public Records Law Statutory Exemptions (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
104	PUBLIC RECORDS LAW Exemption A Statutory Exemption (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
105	Public Records Rquests Personnel Files (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
106	Quality of Hire Measuring Recruitment and Hiring Success (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
107	Quinn Bill contract language (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
108	QUINN BILL PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
109	Reasonable Accommodation under the Amended ADA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
110	Reasonable Accommodations The Interactive Process (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
111	Reasonable Accommodations The Interactive Process (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
112	Recent Case Summaries of Interest to Chiefs (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
113	Recording Police Actions in Public (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
114	Recruit Academy Fee Reimbursement (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
115	REGULATING TOWN STREETS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
116	Requesting Medical Information from Officers (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
117	Requiring Field Sobriety Tests (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
118	Responding to a Discrimination Complaint (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
119	Responding to Loud Music Complaints (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
120	Rest Meal and Express Milk Breaks (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
121	Retaliation For Exercising Military Service Rights (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
122	Retaliation Protection Under the ADA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
123	Sample Anti Nepotism Rules (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
124	SAMPLE LAST CHANCE AGREEMENT (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
125	SAMPLE LIGHT DUTY MID TERM PROPOSAL (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
126	Sample Paid Detail Approval letter (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
127	Sample termination of probationary (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
128	Sample Town Meeting Warrant Language for Civil Fingerprinting Town By law (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
129	Selecting a Leadership Style (2nd in multi part series) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
130	Social Networking Restrictions (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
131	Standard Field Sobriety Testing (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
132	Stress Claims Not Covered by 111F (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
133	Substantially Limits (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
134	Suicides While in Custody (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
135	Suicides While in Custody(1) (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
136	Supreme Court 2009 10 (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
137	Supreme Court Update Exigent Apt Entry (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
138	Tattoos Article (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
139	Tenure and Employment Contracts for Chiefs (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
140	The Fifth Miranda Warning (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
141	Town Detail Rates (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
142	Trading in Vehicles (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
143	Transforming a police Department (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
144	TRUTHFULNESS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
145	Two Step Interrogations May Violate Miranda (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
146	UNION PINS ON UNIFORMS (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
147	Unpaid Furloughs (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
148	US Supreme Court Cases in 2012 Affecting Law Enforcement (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
149	Vacation and Sick Leave While on IOD Leave (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
150	Vacation Leave Following Injury Leave (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
151	VISION AND DEPARTMENT CHANGE 3rd part (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
152	WH 380 E CERT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
153	WH 380 F medical cert re family members FLMA (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
154	WH 381 notice of responsibilities (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
155	WH 382 Designation Notice (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
156	Workers Comp and Negligence or Rule Violations (Details)	Feb 18, 2013
157	Working Both Exempt and Non Exempt Jobs (Details)	Feb 18, 2013

Legislation (8)

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1	2013 Legislative Bill Numbers (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
2	2013 Legislative Breakfast Fact Sheets (Details)	Feb 27, 2013
3	Lawmakers eye $15m in surcharges on auto insurers (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
4	OUR VIEW Insurers Should Not Pay for Police (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
5	Police Seek Auto Insurance Surcharge to Pay for Training (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
6	Police Use Levy Pushed (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
7	Quinn Bill Payment Obligations (Details)	Feb 21, 2013
8	Special Commission to Study the Massachusetts Contributory Retirement Systems (Details)	Feb 21, 2013

News - General (3)

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1	Golden - Arbitrators Award - sick time.pdf (Details)	Feb 03, 2013
2	Leominster Quinn Bill Artibration Decision.pdf (Details)	Feb 03, 2013
3	SB 2192 letter to Administrators.pdf (Details)	Feb 03, 2013

News from State Agencies (8)

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1	HSD Connector - November 2012.pdf (Details)	Feb 03, 2013
2	HSD Connector - September 2012.pdf (Details)	Feb 03, 2013
3	Imperial Ford Options and Accessories (Details)	Feb 27, 2013
4	MHQ Options and Accessories (Details)	Apr 23, 2013
5	Mirak Options and Accessories (Details)	Feb 27, 2013
6	OVM10 Base Vehicle Pricing (Details)	Feb 27, 2013
7	OVM10 ContractUserGuide (Details)	Feb 27, 2013
8	WMD Terrorism Awarness For Emergency Responders Dispatchers (Details)	Feb 28, 2013

Trade Shows

• 2013 Trade Show (6)

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  1	2013 Advertising Contract and Sponsorship Opportunities.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013
  2	Associate Membership Application.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013
  3	Exhibitor Service Manual - Capital Contractors Optional Service Forms.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013
  4	MCOPA Service Kit Outline.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013
  5	Raffle Flyer.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013
  6	Royal Plaza Electrical and Internet Form.pdf (Details)	Feb 12, 2013