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Patrol

Girlfriend of MA Officer Found Dead in Snow Indicted for Second-Degree Murder

The girlfriend of a Boston police officer found dead in the snow outside a home in January was indicted by a grand jury Thursday for second-degree murder and other charges.

June 10, 2022

Patrol

MA Officer Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month for Water Save

With the woman screaming that she could not swim, Flynn radioed in a request for help and without hesitation jumped into the 40-degree water to assist the distressed woman. Flynn was able to successfully grab the woman and then swam with her to a nearby sea wall.

June 1, 2022

Command

Child Actor in "Jaws" Now Chief of Police in Town Where Movie Filmed

The chief and his real-life brother memorably played two pranksters who caused mass panic on the beach after swimming into the ocean with a cardboard fin.

May 20, 2022

Patrol

MA Officers Rescue Choking Baby

Officer Rodriguez requested an ambulance while Officer Charles removed the baby from her car seat, placed her face down on his forearm, and begin patting her on the back to clear her airway.

May 12, 2022

Patrol

Foundation Named for Drowned Officer Provides Cops with Water Rescue Training, Equipment

Despite having experience as a lifeguard, Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia lost his life in June of last year while trying to save a teenager from drowning in Worcester, MA. To honor and celebrate his life, his family started the Manny 267 Foundation.

May 11, 2022

Patrol

$5,000 Reward Offered as Police Seek Stolen Boston Uniforms

The stolen police uniforms include a lightweight jacket with Boston Police stamped on the back, a short sleeve shirt similar to what Boston’s bike officers wear, uniform pants, a leather jacket and a dress coat both with Boston Police patches on the sleeve.

April 14, 2022

Patrol

12 MA Troopers Fired Over Not Getting COVID Shots

Eleven Massachusetts State Police troopers and one sergeant have been terminated after not getting the COVID vaccine.

April 11, 2022

Patrol

Girls’ Basketball League Named in Memory of Fallen MA Trooper

The Trooper Tamar Bucci Unity Basketball League (UBL) for Girls compliments ongoing UBL divisions in Brockton, Fall River, Chicopee, Worcester, and Boston.

April 1, 2022

Patrol

After Armed Officers Removed, Violence Rising in Boston Schools

More than one-quarter of the 911 calls were for incidents involving fighting or assault. And these emergency calls represent only the most serious issues. Teachers, deans, and school safety specialists reported more than 4,000 other incidents to school administrators from September through November, which can range from disrupting class to cutting school or trespassing.

March 24, 2022

Special Units

MA Officer Dies Suddenly After Collapsing on Duty

Officer Mark Jenkins. Mark was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division and worked as a police computer forensics expert for the department and the United States Coast Guard Investigative Service.

March 14, 2022

Patrol

MA Trooper Killed in Tanker Truck Crash

After seeing a disabled car by the side of the highway in Stoneham, Trooper Tamar Bucci was pulling over to assist the driver around 11:45 p.m. when her patrol vehicle was hit by the truck, State Police Col. Christopher Mason said.

March 4, 2022

Patrol

MA Trooper Injured When Struck by Impaired Driver

“Our thoughts this morning are with our trooper, his wife, his young children and their family. This incident yet again reminds us of the dangers our members face daily while serving the Commonwealth. Our message to the public this morning is simple. Drive sober - there is no excuse,” the association statement said.

February 23, 2022