Section 9. The colonel may appoint, transfer and remove experts, clerks and other assistants as he may deem necessary for the operation of the department; provided, however, that all such actions shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter thirty-one; and provided, further, that such positions shall be subject to the provisions of sections forty-five, forty-six and forty-six C of chapter thirty.
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