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MPA College Scholarship Program

February 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

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

MPA College Scholarships

February 12, 2024 | 0 Comments

The March 31st deadline is fast approaching for the MPA College Scholarship Program. Please visit www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more information .

Senate Finalizes Gun Bill

February 4, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

9C Cuts Spare Local Aid, FY25 Budget on Tap

January 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

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 […]

MA LDF 2024 Membership Renewals

January 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Just a reminder, existing LDF members have until January 31, 2024 to renew their accounts to avoid a lapse in coverage!

Officer Paul Tracey Fundraiser

January 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

2024 MPA President Sworn In

December 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Congratulations to MPA President Michael Murphy (Brookline) who was sworn in yesterday. We look forward to his leadership in 2024

Waltham Officer Killed In The Line of Duty

December 7, 2023 | 0 Comments

The MPA would like to extend our deepest sympathy to our friends and the family of Officer Paul Tracey at the Waltham Police Department. Yesterday, Officer Paul Tracey was killed in the line of duty while working a detail. Three workers from National Grid also were struck, one of which was also killed. We would […]

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Address Local Public Safety Needs

November 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Thursday, November 16, 2023 nearly $5 million in funds awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address their communities’ unmet public safety priorities. The awards were made possible by the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, a federal grant awarded by the Department of Justice to the Office […]

Gun Bill Update

October 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

On October 18th, the House overwhelming supported their version of the gun bill. Ten democrats joined the entire Republican caucus in voting against the bill. The one bright spot is an amendment filed by Representative Cusack of Braintree that exempted off duty officers from section 123 was one of four that were accepted. The amendment, […]