Code of Massachusetts Regulations 501 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
Here’s a comprehensive overview of 501 CMR – Executive Office of Public Safety & Security (EOPSS), the consolidated regulations under Massachusetts law:
📘 What Is 501 CMR?
501 CMR is a compilation of regulatory standards enforced by the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. These regulations cover a wide spectrum of public safety and law enforcement functions in Massachusetts (mass.gov).
🔍 Key Titles within 501 CMR
2.00 – Safe Roads: Standards for breath and blood alcohol testing used in DUI enforcement (mass.gov).
3.00 – Privacy & Confidentiality: Rules governing the handling of personal or sensitive data.
4.00 – Hate Crimes: Reporting standards, definitions, and training mandates for law enforcement (law.cornell.edu, mass.gov).
6.00 – Bona Fide Collectors of Firearms & 7.00 – Approved Weapons Rosters: Criteria for firearm collectors, and approval of firearms models (mass.gov).
8.00 – Electronic Control Weapons Standards: Guidelines on taser/ stun-gun use, including training, certification, and accountability protocols for officers (regulations.justia.com).
9.00 – Replacement Firearm Licenses: Procedures for replacing lost or damaged licenses (law.cornell.edu).
10.00 – Witness Protection Program: Standards and measures to safeguard protected individuals (law.cornell.edu).
13.00 – ID Cards for Retired Officers: Aligns with the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act; sets standards for retired officer credentials (mass.gov).
14.00 – Fire-safe Cigarettes: Certification, marking, and enforcement specs for compliant cigarettes (mass.gov).
15.00 – Active Duty ID Cards: Standards for issuing law enforcement ID cards .
16.00 – Harbormaster Training Council: Policies for training and certifying harbormasters (mass.gov).
17.00 – Medical Parole: Guidelines governing parole due to serious health issues (mass.gov).
18.00 – Criminal Justice Data Collection & Reporting: Framework for standardized reporting (e.g. recidivism, jail populations), including MOUs with courts (regulations.justia.com).
✅ Highlights: Title 8 (Electronic Control Weapons)
Only certified officers may carry electronic control weapons—requirements include POST certification, agency authorization, use-of-force and firearm training (casetext.com).
Civilian possession/usage is regulated but defined separately .
📄 Accessing the Regulations
You can view and download PDFs from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (Mass.gov):
Start with the general overview of 501 CMR (mass.gov).
For specifics, click on sections of interest (e.g., 2.00, 8.00, 18.00).
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