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Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2018

Boston Politicians Set to Discuss Police Drones, Body Cameras, and Privacy

The hearing takes place in anticipation of a Northeastern University report on the BPD pilot program testing body-worn cameras, and amid citizen concerns over the deployment of new technology without community input.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2018

Massachusetts Officer Gives Panhandler Ride to Employment Agency

Officer Broman decided to take it upon himself to not only engage the individual, but to have a conversation with him and talk to him about possibly getting a job.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2018

New York Yankees Send Flowers to Agencies, Families of Fallen Officers

“I’m a die-hard Red Sox fan, and my first reaction was, ‘Call the delivery guy and tell him to take them back,’” said Frank Frederickson, the Yarmouth police chief. “I say that in jest, of course. That is a class move, and it meant a lot to us. All the guys came down and wanted to see it. They were like, ‘Are you kidding me?’”

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2018

Killing of Massachusetts Officer Renews Calls for State Death Penalty

The killing of a Massachusetts police officer has some Republicans calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty for the murder of law enforcement officers in the state.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2018

Video: Thousands Mourn Slain Massachusetts Officer

Members of the community, wearing blue, lined Route 28 Tuesday afternoon as police escorted Officer Gannon from the funeral home in Hyannis to the Yarmouth church. Thousands of officers from around the country were there for a walk-by and a moment of silence.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 18, 2018

Thousands Mourn Slain Massachusetts Officer

Members of the community, wearing blue, lined Route 28 Tuesday afternoon as police escorted Yarmouth, MA, K-9 handler Officer Sean Gannon from the funeral home in Hyannis to the Yarmouth church. Thousands of officers from around the country were there for a walk-by and a moment of silence. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2018

Massachusetts' Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Civilians Owning Stun Guns

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in the case of a man who was criminally charged for possessing a stun gun, holding that such weapons constitute “arms” as protected by the Constitution.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2018

Thousands Sign Petition for Tougher Bail After Massachusetts Officer's Murder

The Yarmouth Police Department created and shared the petitions saying judges need to be held accountable for releasing violent offenders while they are awaiting their court dates.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2018

Video: Slain Massachusetts Officer's Wounded K-9 on the Mend

Nero, the police K-9 wounded in a shooting that left his handler Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 16, 2018

Slain Massachusetts Officer's Wounded K-9 on the Mend

Nero, the police K-9 wounded in a shooting that left his handler Officer Sean Gannon dead, is back on his feet and improving after surgery. More Here.

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