The Massachusetts Police Association's Executive Director Jim Machado works tirelessly to ensure that the voice of the association is heard on Beacon Hill. Jim is well respected and has been instrumental in ensuring our primary goals are communicated to the State Delegation. On this page you will find the latest news from Beacon Hill. Jim is constantly updating the association with breaking news that is pertinent to not only active police officers but also retired.
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Late yesterday, along with our esteemed legal team, we finalized and sent off our findings and solutions to both Governor Baker and HRD. Since the release of this unfortunate news, we have worked closely with our legal advisors, union partners, membership and board as an information clearinghouse to be able to provide facts, ease some […]
The MPA Executive Board has voted to endorse Representative Tom Stanley from the 9th Middlesex District. He has been a longtime supporter of Law Enforcement in Massachusetts and we look forward to working with him in our future endeavors.
The MPA Executive Board voted to endorse Rep. O’Connor. He has a been a longtime supporter of law enforcement in the Commonwealth. We wish him the best of luck in this upcoming election and look forward to working with him in the future. For more information please visit his campaign website: https://www.oconnorforsenate.com/
Last week the MPA join Massachusetts district attorneys in voicing concern over changes to drug forfeiture process. The newest version S2944 changes earlier versions which would have put the money in state control. We were able to show that co-mingling of federal funds was not allowed in drug related cases. Although there may be increased […]
Moments ago the POST Commission closed their public meeting without enacting emergency regulations covering recertification process. After nearly two hours of comments and questions, commissioners were uncomfortable with the emergency enactment. Attorney Scheft spoke on behalf of the MPA with the concerns we had raised in our meeting last week and codified in our document submission. […]
The week began with a meeting between MPA leadership and Executive Director Zuniga and legal staff of the POST commission. During a 3 hour meeting, we presented our concerns and suggestions for improvement to the questionnaire and soon to be released emergency regulations. After the meeting, Attorney John Scheft working with MPA prepared a written response for […]
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/
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
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 […]