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MPA Awards Nominations

April 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Massachusetts Police Association is proud to announce that the 2025 Awards Nomination Period is officially open for recognition at the 125th MPA Annual Convention this October.Each year, we gather to honor the bravery, dedication, and service of Massachusetts law enforcement professionals—and we need your help identifying this year’s most deserving recipients.Award Categories:Medal of HonorPresented […]

MPA Scholarship Application Deadline

March 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Scholarships are available to the children of active or retired members in good standing of the Mass Police Association. Children of deceased MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. Students must be enrolled or actively attending college to be eligible, may only be awarded a scholarship […]

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

First Responder Appreciation Day is coming up on January 19th at The Mullins Center, Umass is inviting First Responders throughout Massachusetts to join them, Doors will open at 1:00 pm, and Tipoff will be at 2:00 pm. Ticket Link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Firstresponder413

Social Security Fairness Act Passes

December 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Moments ago, the Senate voted on a cloture motion to allow a formal vote on the Social Security Fairness Act which corrects a 40 year injustice to public servants throughout the country.This will allow retirees in Massachusetts and others to be allowed to collect their rightful benefit. A formal vote should follow shortly. The Association […]

Vote Scheduled for Social Security Change

November 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

A vote has been scheduled in the House for 11/12 on H82 which would allow Massachusetts public employees to collect their full social security benefit. Early this week members of the Freedom caucus moved to table any action. Although there are several possible outcomes, this is the closest to passage. Given recent election results with […]

2024 Scholarship Winners!

July 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

Congratulations to all of our awardees!

Veterans Buy Back on the Move

May 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

We received word this morning the the Governors Heroes Act will get a vote tomorrow in the House. The bill contains our exact veterans buy back language allowing current employees another opportunity to opt in. This is great news as this was one of our legislative priorities. We will continue to push this to the finish […]

Line of Duty Death – Billerica Police Department

April 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

On behalf of the Massachusetts Police Association, we offer our sincerest condolences and unwavering support to the Billerica Police Department and all those affected by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Taylor’s loved ones and the Billerica PD during this difficult time.

Detective Scott Conley

March 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

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.

MPA College Scholarship Program

February 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

Applications are now being accepted. Please visit https://www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more info