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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, […]

2023 Annual Convention – Springfield

October 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Annual Convention of the Massachusetts Police Association was held last week in Springfield. MA, October 19-20, 2023 . We would like to thank President James Dolan (Walpole) and Vice President Rick Pedrini (Arlington) for their leadership in 2023. We wish them well in their future endeavors and they both will be missed by our […]

Legislative Update – Busy Week

October 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

This week was one of the most substantive of this legislative session. On Tuesday, we submitted written testimony to the committee on public service regarding a number of important topics. Our bill H2660 which would do away with the monetary earnings cap and make it strictly the 1200 hours was among many bills on the topic. […]

2023 MPA Scholarship Fund Golf Fundraiser Tournament

September 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

We currently have 3 foursomes open for our tournament. If you are interested please email Gary Quitadamo at [email protected] Tournament Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023St. Anne Country Club 781 Shoemaker Ln, Feeding Hills, MA 01030Cost: $600 per foursome or $150 per golfer.  Price includes the following:  Green Fees, Cart, Gifts, and Lunch.Format:  Florida Scramble (Best […]

34th Annual MLEMF Ceremony

September 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

The 34th Annual Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is next Wednesday, September 27th at 1:00PM