Training Courses
Massachusetts Juvenile Law & Procedure – Shrewsbury PD
Instructor: Chief Kevin Kennedy (Ret), Esq.
Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Shrewsbury PD
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $239.00 USD
Law enforcement officers frequently encounter juveniles in both social service and law enforcement contexts, making it essential that they possess comprehensive knowledge of Massachusetts's juvenile justice system and how it contrasts with the adult criminal justice system. It is critical for officers to recognize that juveniles retain their constitutional protections and in many cases receive enhanced safeguards, particularly regarding Miranda rights and arrest procedures.
The Juvenile Law Guide is included in hardcopy – $99 value!
TOPICS COVERED
- Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
- Community Caretaker
- Mandated Reporting – 51A
- Care & Protection
- Child Requiring Assistance
- Common Crimes Committed Against Children
- Common Offenses Committed By Juveniles
- Delinquency
- Diversion & Restorative Justice
- Juvenile Miranda
- Search & Seizure
- Juvenile Arrest Procedures
- Information Sharing