Section 18. The colonel may, in the event of any public emergency, or of any unusual demand for the services of members of the state police serving in any bureau of the department, or whenever he deems it in the public interest, require such members to work additional hours of duty and prevent such members from taking time off when entitled thereto, or at the time assigned therefor; provided, however, that such members shall be compensated for any additional work in accordance with the provision of section thirty C of chapter one hundred and forty-nine.
The colonel may grant further time off to such members, in every instance without loss of compensation.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 22c - The Department of State Police
Section 2 - Department; Supervision and Control
Section 3 - Colonel of State Police; Powers and Duties
Section 4 - Divisions; Heads of Divisions
Section 5 - Division of Field Services
Section 7 - Division of Special Police Services
Section 8 - Division of Support Services
Section 9 - Experts, Clerks and Assistants; Appointment and Removal
Section 10 - Appointments to Department of State Police; Governor's Authorization; Restrictions
Section 10a - State Police Cadet Program
Section 11 - Appointment for Initial Enlistment; Competitive Examination; Eligible List
Section 12 - Misdemeanors Committed in Presence of On-Duty Uniformed Member; Enforcement Powers
Section 13 - Charges Against Uniformed Member; Trial; Review: Suspension; Other Disciplinary Actions
Section 14 - Felony or Controlled Substance Convictions; Receipt of Gratuities for Official Services
Section 16 - Expenses for Injuries Sustained During Employment
Section 17 - Estimate of Expenses and Patrolling Time; Recommendation of Appropriations
Section 18 - Additional Work Time; Compensation
Section 19 - Uniforms and Identification Cards; Rules and Regulations; Violations
Section 20 - Training Programs for Newly Enlisted and Uniformed Department Members
Section 21 - Training Programs for City or Town Police Officers and Certain State Employees
Section 22 - Evaluation Reports; Annual Filing
Section 23 - Affirmative Action Office; Responsibilities; Annual Report
Section 24a - Persons Retired for Disability; Certification for Reinstatement
Section 25 - Notice for Promotional Examinations; Right to Appeal Questions or Results; Regulations
Section 26 - Promotion of Uniformed Members; Factors for Consideration; List of Eligible Members
Section 27 - Vacancies in Titles of Lieutenant Colonel and Major
Section 28 - Period of Service Requirements for Certain Appointments
Section 28a - Base Salaries; Review of Salary Schedule; Adjustments
Section 29 - Agreement With Massachusetts Department of Transportation for Police Services; Contents
Section 30 - Port Authority; Agreement for Police Services; Contents
Section 31 - Water Resources Authority; Agreement for Police Service; Contents
Section 32 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 33 to 35
Section 33 - Collection of Hate Crime Data; Regulations
Section 34 - Hate Crime Data Reports; Public Record
Section 35 - Availability of Hate Crime Data to Law Enforcement and Other Agencies
Section 38 - Criminal Information Section; Duties and Functions
Section 39a - Analysis of Samples of Alcoholic Beverages
Section 40 - Narcotics Unit; Duties and Functions
Section 42 - Motor Vehicle Ownership Records; Certified Copies; Prima Facie Evidence
Section 43 - Persons Affected by Orders of Department; Appeals
Section 44 - Destruction or Disposal of Certain Entertainment Permit Applications or Reports
Section 46 - Perishable Property; Property Deteriorating in Value; Public Auction
Section 47 - Proceeds From Public Auctions
Section 48 - Claim by Owner After Public Auction; Payment to Owner
Section 49 - Police Reports; Indication of Domestic Abuse
Section 50 - Police Officers' Duties on Reservations
Section 51 - Special State Police Officer Appointments Upon Petition by Railroad Corporation
Section 52 - Records of Appointments Under Sec. 51
Section 53 - Swearing in of Special State Police Officers; Licenses; Duration of Appointment
Section 54 - Aid to Governor in Performance of Duties
Section 57 - Agents of Humane Societies and Associations; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 58 - Port of Boston Authority Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 60 - Public Health Department Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 62 - Employees of Soldiers' Homes; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 64 - Civil Defense Agency Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 65 - Middlesex County Sanatorium Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 66 - Employment and Training Division Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 67 - State Lottery Commission Employees; Appointment as Special Officers
Section 68 - Special State Police Officers; Appointment; Powers and Duties
Section 70 - Gaming Enforcement Unit
Section 71 - Amber Alert Plan; Activation