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National Law Enforcement Museum to Host Opioid Panel Discussion

The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building will host a panel discussion Thursday called "Conversations — Opioids: Communities Fighting Back."

November 14, 2018

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Massachusetts Department's Command Staff Cover Veterans' Shifts

Command staff with the Cambridge Police Department in Massachusetts took to the streets on Monday to cover for their officers who had served in the military—those veterans were given the day off for the holiday.

November 13, 2018

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70 Massachusetts Departments Participating in "No Shave November"

As many as 70 police departments across Massachusetts are participating in "No Shave November," raising money for various charities, including organizations that assist veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or are suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

November 6, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Accused of Telling Teen: "Welcome to the White Man's World"

Two officers with the Springfield (MA) Police Department have been accused of using excessive force while arresting two teens of Latino heritage, with one of the officers saying at the time of the arrest, "welcome to the white man's world."

November 1, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Relieved of Duty Following Controversial Newsletter Writings

A lieutenant with the Arlington (MA) Police Department has been relieved of duty after suggesting in a newsletter that police should put aside restraint and meet "violence with violence."

October 31, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Reportedly Engaged to Marry Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell, the former co-host of The View, is reportedly engaged to marry a police officer with the Worcester (MA) Police Department.

October 23, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Attacked Responding to Domestic Dispute

The officer—who is as yet unidentified—reportedly engaged in a foot pursuit of the subject, apprehending him and placing him under arrest.

October 19, 2018

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Boston's Famous "Bullpen Cop" Set to Retire in January 2019

One of the most iconic images of the 2013 baseball playoffs is when Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter went head-first into the Red Sox bullpen aiming to snag a home run ball hit by David Ortiz, and Boston Police officer Steve Horgan raised his fists in jubilation when the ball eluded Hunter's glove.

September 26, 2018

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2 Men Held Without Bail in Shooting of Boston Officer

Boston Municipal Court Judge James M. Stanton yesterday ordered Martin, 21, and his co-defendant Antoine Mack, 35, of Pawtucket, R.I., held without bail at the request of assistant Suffolk District Attorney Montez Haywood after they pleaded not guilty to armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and multiple firearm charges.

September 25, 2018

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Boston Officer Shot, 2 Suspects Taken Into Custody

An officer with the Boston Police Department was shot on Sunday, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

September 24, 2018

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Former Massachusetts Officer Convicted of "Straw" Gun Purchases

A jury has convicted 38-year-old Adarbaad Karani—a former officer with the Boston (MA) Police Department—of using his professional credentials to illegally buy two handguns for civilian acquaintances.

September 18, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Worked while His Home Burned in Gas Fires

Even when he was told about the fire, Soto continued working with fellow police officers in the Andover Street area.

September 17, 2018