This course provides Massachusetts police commanders, supervisors, and officers with key changes and
issues in law and procedure. Among the important topics covered:
1. Mcfarlane and the duty of prosecutors and police to disclose exculpatory evidence and police misconduct
history;
2. New standard for “collective knowledge” under Privette and the need for officers to “get on the radio;”
3. Traffic stop issues – running plates; search incident to arrest; motor vehicle exception; and inventories;
4. OUI alcohol and drugs — new cases on under the influence, operation, and post-arrest procedures;
5. Guardado and the police burden to prove the defendant does not have an LTC or FID;
6. OIC and 123, § 18 for mental health issues in the lockup;
7. Return of the “miracle statute!” — 266, § 126A;
8. B&E or attempts to a vehicle – a new way under 266, , § 16; and
9. Any late developments!
