Detective Scott Conley
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chelsea Police Department as they lost a member of their agency this week. May he rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chelsea Police Department as they lost a member of their agency this week. May he rest in peace.
The committee on public service has announced a hearing on March 4, 2024 to discuss changes to civil service. The bill contains language that would allow communities to expand the hiring process. Over the past several years many communities have bargained leaving civil service as a way to expand their potential hires. Click here for
In accordance with joint rule 10, the committee has issued their report with legislative decisions on topics that will move forward. Our veterans buy back bill received a favorable recommendation while the retiree earnings was sent to study. We have included it below. Note there are 3 tabs. Favorable, Study and Extension. Contact us with any questions.
Applications are now being accepted. Please visit https://www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more info
The March 31st deadline is fast approaching for the MPA College Scholarship Program. Please visit www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more information .
Late Thursday night the Senate voted 37-3 to advance their version of gun reform. Among the few amendments accepted was a Senator Velis proposal that would mandate repeat gun offenders be held until trial. Another by Senator Fattman would create a new crime for shooting at an officer. Both of these Senators were named legislators
In early January, Governor Healey announce 9C cuts in an attempt to bring the fiscal 24 budget into balance. The shortfall was estimated at one billion dollars. Although revenue is higher than fiscal 23, it has fallen short of benchmark which had called for approximately a 4% increase. Unlike cuts by Governor Patrick in the
Just a reminder, existing LDF members have until January 31, 2024 to renew their accounts to avoid a lapse in coverage!
We express our deep concern and heartfelt support for the Wilbraham Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty. Our thoughts are with the officer, their family, and the entire Wilbraham Police Department during this challenging time. We condemn acts of violence against officers who risk their lives to protect our communities. Wishing