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Patrol

Dozens of MA Troopers Resign Over Vaccine Mandate

About 20% of State Police employees are not vaccinated, the union’s attorney said.

September 27, 2021

Patrol

Widow of Officer who Drowned During Rescue Attempt Starts Foundation to Buy Officers Flotation Tubes

The foundation’s goal is to raise funds to provide rescue tubes for every police cruiser, and to provide swim lessons for kids.

August 26, 2021

Patrol

MA Lieutenant Dies from Medical Event at Station

Lt. Alan Lessieur, 60, was named the Pepperell Police Department’s Officer of the Year in 2018. His many duties and accomplishments included being the administrative patrol supervisor, evidence and property control manager, and court prosecutor, according to his obituary.

August 11, 2021

Special Units

MA Officers Used LRAD to End Standoff with Rise of Moors

SWAT teams used a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to disable the defendants to end the July 3 Wakefield standoff.

July 14, 2021

Patrol

Alleged Truck Thief Hits Officers, Vehicles Before Arrest in McDonald's Drive-Thru

As the officers made their way to the area of the stolen vehicle, they were flagged down by another

July 7, 2021

Patrol

Armed "Sovereign" Group Surrenders to Massachusetts Police After Highway Standoff Over Firearms Registration

The occupants of the vehicle were dressed in military-style tactical gear. Some had rifles, others pistols, according to reports. Additional police were called in to assist the first officer when his requests for documentation were not met, including weapon registrations.

July 5, 2021

Patrol

City Council Approves Petition to Grant Pension to Family of Officer who Drowned Trying to Rescue Swimmers

"A police officer gave up his life and we have to make sure his wife and his kids are taken care of. That's our responsibility as a community, as a city family," Councilor Morris Bergman said. "We certainly want to make sure that the city where Officer Familia served and sacrificed his life is participating and leading the effort."

June 16, 2021

Patrol

MA Officer Drowned Trying to Save Teen

In total, Chief Steven Sargent said five officers jumped into the water, including 38-year-old Enmanuel Familia.

June 7, 2021

Patrol

2 MA Officers Shot, K-9 Killed in Shootout with Domestic Suspect

Two Braintree, MA, police officers were shot while searching for a suspect in a domestic incident in Braintree. Both officers are expected to survive, while the suspect has died, as well as a police K-9 dog, authorities say.

June 4, 2021

Command

Judge Won't Block Boston's Firing of Police Commissioner

Judge Heidi Brieger ruled that Boston Acting Mayor Kim Janey has the right to remove the commissioner, Dennis White, so long as she gives him an opportunity to be heard.

May 26, 2021

Patrol

Man Killed by Officers After He Rammed SUV into Police Station and Pointed Rifle, DA Says

“He repeatedly rammed those doors until he gained entry with his vehicle into the building,” said Worcester County DA Joseph Early.

May 10, 2021

Command

MA Chiefs Say Anti-Police Sentiment, Civil Service Rules Make It Difficult to Fill Ranks

“We certainly want to hire good, quality candidates,” said Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney. “But what is going on nationally is affecting us here in the Commonwealth.”

April 21, 2021