State audit finds inadequate training, security concerns at Massachusetts Police Academies
A recently released state audit of the academies responsible for training every police officer in Massachusetts found an inadequate training curriculum and shoddy record keeping.
Massachusetts police training academies ‘inadequate,’ audit report finds
An audit of the state Municipal Police Training Committee has found that the agency failed to ensure all training academies ...
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Boston on track this year for historic low murder count
The city has logged 24 homicides so far this year, down one-third from last year and the lowest figure since it's been ...
Ken Berkowitz, who served as Canton’s police chief for nearly two decades, has died
Berkowitz, who retired in 2022 after serving as Canton’s police chief for nearly two decades, died on Saturday, according to ...
One of nation’s safest cities: Boston reports lowest homicide rate since 1957
Boston is one of the nation's safest major cities in 2024, according to Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and Mayor Michelle Wu. Here's why.
State’s police oversight board suspends Boston police captain for five days
The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission on Friday announced its ruling against Captain John Danilecki, who has ...
Massachusetts State Police trooper suspended without pay for allegedly stealing golf balls
A State Police trooper has been suspended without pay for allegedly trying to steal golf balls, among other items, MSP ...
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One of nation’s safest cities: Boston reports lowest homicide rate since 1957
In a public safety milestone, Boston slashed its 2024 homicide rate to 24 killings, positioning itself as one of the safest major cities in the nation, according to officials. There were 37 ...
Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of "skip-scanning" thefts at Target stores
Police say Zachariah Kent, 30, is a repeat offender accused of shoplifting 23 times at Target stores in Millbury and ...