Governor Baker’s Reform Package
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.
SCOTUS passes on Qualified Immunity Review & House Docket 5128 Update!
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
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House Bill HD.5128
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
Congress Proposes Police Reforms
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
Passing of Rutland Police Officer
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
MPA New Website Launches!
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!
Legal Defense Fund Reminder
If you were a member of the LDF in 2019 but failed to renew by February 29, 2020 your coverage has lapsed. In order to reinstate your coverage you must submit a NEW application and pay the prorated amount depending on the month you sign up. Please be advised that anyone who did not renew by February
SJC RULING ON PRISONER RELEASE
Today the SJC gave us a partial victory in their ruling concerning the release of prisoners in Massachusetts jails. They ruled that only pre-trial detainees being held on bail for non violent offenses could be eligible for release. There would be a hearing to decide on a case by case basis. The ACLU said the
Emergency Order Lifts Retirement Earnings
Brother and Sister Retirees,Over the weekend Governor Baker signed into law Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 which states that retiree earnings earned during the declared state of emergency would be exempt from earnings restrictions for the calendar year 2020. The state of emergency began on March 10th so any earnings received from that
MPA Endorses Steven Xiarhos
Proud to report that the MPA Executive Board voted unanimously today to endorse Steven G. Xiarhos candidate for 5th Barnstable District. Special attention to our Cape Cod Brothers and Sisters. Steve is a retired Deputy Chief from Yarmouth PD.