MPA Endorses Rep. Xiarhos for Re-election
The MPA Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse and support State Representative Steve Xiarhos for re-election. Representative Xiarhos has been a great friend and advocate for our profession.
NEPBA Seeks Injunction
Yesterday, The NEPBA in conjunction with the Worcester Police Patrol Officers’ Union filed a lawsuit against the POST Commission in Superior court. For more information please read more: https://nepba.org/nepba-seeks-injunction-against-post-commission-in-worcester-superior-court/
POST Commision Meeting
Executive Director Machado participated in the POST Commission Meeting on May 3. The recording is available here: https://www.mass.gov/event/peace-officer-standards-and-training-commission-public-meeting-may-3-2022-2022-05-03t083000-0400-2022-05-03t103000-0400
POST Questionnaire
Last week the POST commission approved an 8-question recertification questionnaire. At first glance it appears to be creating more questions than it answers. It seems to put aside rights of officers covered in collective bargaining C150E as well as rights against self-incrimination. What makes is more troubling is that law enforcement officers/union officials that sit
COPS-NE Fundraiser
Concerns of Police Survivors and Brotherhood of the Fallen are hosting a comedy night fundraiser on March 26, 2022. For more information please visit https://fb.me/e/1tfxUh7C1
MPA Scholarship Deadline
MPA Scholarship Deadline is March 31, 2022. Please see http://www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more information on who is eligible and how to apply.
2022 LDF Signups & Renewals NOW BEING ACCEPTED
2022 LDF Signup and Renewals are now being accepted. Please visit https://masspolice.com/legal-defense-fund/ for more information.
Convention 2021 Agenda
121th Annual Convention Wednesday – October 20, 2021 9:00AM-3:00PM – Scholarship Fund Golf Outing – Plymouth Country Club 3:00PM- Delegate Check-In at Hotel 1620 Begins 5:00PM-8:00PM – Anna’s Harborside Social Event Open to All Delegates Thursday – October 21, 2021 8:00 AM Registration begins 9:00AM-11:00AM- Atlantic Room – Attorney Steve Ballin Seminar “Protect Yourself on