501 CMR 15.04
Standard Components of Identification Cards
Identification cards for Law Enforcement Officers shall, at a minimum, contain the following
information:
(1) On the front of the card:
(a) the name of the Law Enforcement Officer;
(b) the rank of the Law Enforcement Officer;
(c) the name, business address and telephone number of the Law Enforcement Agency
issuing the identification card;
(d) the issuance date of the identification card;
(e) a photograph of the Law Enforcement Officer; and
(f) security features designed to thwart tampering and counterfeiting.
Cards issued to Part-time Law Enforcement Officers will denote the officer's rank as reserve
officer, special officer or permanent intermittent officer.
(2) On the back of the card:
(a) a statement which reads: "The person whose photograph and signature appear hereon
is a duly sworn law enforcement officer as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 926B”; and
(b) the signature of the Law Enforcement Officer.