Just received word that the final touches are being put on the Senate version of police reform/ POST legislation. It could be released as soon as this weekend but no later than next week. We are led to believe that it will focus mostly on POST with several items such as chokeholds, data collection, militarization […]
Throughout the weekend, we have been in numerous communications with members of the legislature as well as the administration including those in the House and Senate responsible for creating legislation for their branches. As bad as some of the already released legislation cripples law enforcement, we are aware of a concerted effort by some to
Attorney Steve Ballin and his team have been long time partners and supporters of the MPA. Please take a moment to check out his new content! Thank you Steve for delivering this content. First, join Steve Ballin on July 14, 2020, at 2 p.m., for Protect Yourself and Detail Income By Changing Your Auto Insurance Coverages. During
Earlier today, Governor Baker was joined by members of the black and Latino caucus and released his bill on police licensing/certification. We have put together a summary and highlights of the legislation. Establish a police officer standards and accreditation committee (POSAC) made up of 7 police officers and 7 civilians. They would serve for three
We were informed late last night that Governor Baker will release his version of police reforms on Wednesday. We expect to receive a draft this morning and will have more comments.
Yesterday, the SCOTUS chose not to review cases regarding qualified immunity. This principle protects government employees acting in an official capacity from lawsuit unless their actions violate ” clearly established” federal law or constitutional rights. It takes four justices to take up a case. In the past, Justice Sotomayor, the most liberal on the court and
SCOTUS passes on Qualified Immunity Review & House Docket 5128 Update! Read More »
We are tracking this Bill closely as it is in the early stages of development. As of yesterday, it did not have a filing number yet. We look forward to an open dialogue and having a voice in any future reform discussions. Stay tuned as we will keep you posted to any updates. The bill
Yesterday Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership released the Justice in Policing Act which calls for reforms in policing that include a ban on chokeholds, an end no knock warrants in drug cases and makes lynching a federal hate crime. It goes on to require local departments submit their uses of force to the feds
The Massachusetts Police Association sends our condolences to the family of Officer John Songy who succumbed to the COVID-19 virus earlier this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as well as the with our fellow brothers and sisters of the Rutland Police Department
The MPA is proud to announce the launch of our new website. We are still ironing out some of the fine details and updating the content but we couldn’t wait any longer to launch! We are also working on streamlining the Legal Defense Fund signup and renewal process! Stay tuned!