H4702 Exempts Leominster Police Lieutenant, Sergeant Civil Service
Massachusetts Legislative Events
Summary
Massachusetts House Bill H4702 proposes to exempt the positions of Lieutenant and Sergeant within the Leominster Police Department from civil service requirements. The bill, identified as H4702 for the 2025 legislative session, would alter how these police leadership positions are filled by removing them from competitive civil service examination processes. If enacted, the exemption would apply specifically to the Leominster Police Department's command structure.
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H4702 proposes to remove Lieutenant and Sergeant positions in the Leominster Police Department from civil service classification. This would allow the municipality to fill these supervisory roles through means other than competitive civil service examinations, potentially through appointment or other departmental processes. The bill's scope is limited to a single law enforcement agency in Massachusetts.
Municipal police departments and public safety employers should monitor this legislation as it represents a potential shift in civil service employment practices for police command positions in Massachusetts. If enacted, similar exemptions for other departments may be sought.
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