Section 12. The commonwealth, the several counties, cities and towns, subject to appropriation, may establish service forces to perform the function of the police in accordance with the provisions of section eight. Such service forces may be a part of a police department, the department, or may be a separate unit. Members of the force shall be trained to carry out the responsibilities of police, and other individuals as these are set out in section eight, including the administration of first aid to intoxicated persons in need of medical assistance.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Section 2 - Application of Chapter
Section 5 - Powers and Duties of Department
Section 6 - Licensing and Approval of Facilities
Section 6a - Licensing and Approval of Halfway Houses
Section 6b - Licensing and Approval of Treatment Program Units
Section 8 - Incapacitated Persons; Assistance to Facility or Protective Custody
Section 9 - Powers of Administrator
Section 10 - Juvenile Patients or Juveniles Held in Protective Custody
Section 11 - Treatment Record; Patient's Rights
Section 12 - Service Forces; Establishment; Nature; Duties
Section 13 - Civil and Criminal Liability of Certain Persons Performing Duties Under This Chapter