SECTION 1. Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following sections:
Section XXXX. Local and state police officers shall be equipped with a flotation device in their on duty vehicles. Said flotation device shall be large enough and suitable for use in a water rescue. These officials shall further receive water rescue training, including, but not limited to, instruction on how to safely and properly use flotation devices in the event of a rescue.
SECTION 2. The municipal police training committee may promulgate regulations for purposes of implementing this Act.
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