Massachusetts § 11 - Cities authorized to establish police force; appointments to force
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Cities authorized to establish police force; appointments to force, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Cities authorized to establish police force; appointments to force
Section 11. Any city in which the city council, with the approval of the mayor, accepts this and the two following sections or has accepted corresponding provisions of earlier laws, may establish a reserve police force; and appointments thereto shall, subject to chapter thirty-one, be made in the same manner as appointments to the regular police force of said city.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Cities authorized to establish police force; appointments to force") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 11?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 11 apply to my situation?
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