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Massachusetts Officer Shot, Killed with Own Gun

Officer Michael Chesna, 42, was killed when a suspect identified as Emanuel Lopes, 20, struck Chesna in the head with a large rock, took his gun and then shot Chesna in the head and chest, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.

July 16, 2018

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Video: Massachusetts Department's Ice Cream Truck Delivers "Copsicles"

The Pittsfield (MA) Police Department recently purchased their own ice cream truck so they can give away ice cream and "copsicles" to the community.

July 12, 2018

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Boston Officer Dives into Vehicle, Wrestles with Driver at Traffic Stop

"After a lengthy struggle, the officer was able to rip the keys out of the ignition while bringing the car to a rolling stop," the Boston Police Department wrote in a news release. "With the vehicle stopped, officers immediately took the suspect into custody."

July 4, 2018

Technology

Nuance Teams Up with CAD/RMS Provider Nexgen

This partnership is designed to meet public safety's needs by combining Nuance's powerful Dragon Law Enforcement speech recognition technology with Nexgen's robust set of software system offerings – with both partners bringing decades of experience in their sectors to bear.

June 27, 2018

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Trial Begins for Ex-cop Accused of Rape at Massachusetts Police Station

A former Massachusetts police officer accused of a 2016 rape in a station holding cell says the sexual acts were consensual.

June 21, 2018

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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.

June 19, 2018

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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?’”

May 15, 2018

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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.

April 18, 2018

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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.

April 17, 2018

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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.

April 16, 2018

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Accused Killer of Massachusetts Officer Had 114 Prior Offenses

Yarmouth police Officer Sean Gannon was serving a warrant to Thomas Latanowich at a home in the Marstons Mills village in Barnstable when he was shot in the head and was killed, according to police.

April 13, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Shot in Head Serving Warrant Has Died

Officer Sean Gannon was shot and killed Thursday while serving a warrant.

April 12, 2018