Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-449

EPS 449

Standardization of Deputy Sheriffs' Identification Cards

Messrs. Keenan, Rush, Donnelly and Michael O. Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section:

"SECTION XXXX. Chapter 37 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby

amended by adding the following section:--

Section 26. The sheriff shall issue to every full-time deputy employed

by the sheriff an identification card bearing the deputy's photograph

and identifying information. The secretary of public safety and security

may adopt regulations relative to the form, content and issuance of

identification cards and to the carrying thereof by deputies".