Mass Police Reform – Working to Reform Policy & Practice

City Level

Establish a true civilian review board
Restore and strengthen the CO-OP
Streamline the BPD complaint process and IA process
Update BPD’s Use of Force Policy, Training and Organizational Culture
Require BPD to use body-worn-cameras
Actively work to improve the diversity of BPD at all levels

State Level

Establish an Office of the Special Police Prosecutor to prosecute cases of police abuse and misconduct
Establish a Statewide Commission on Policing
Establish state-mandated Civilian Review Boards for local police
Require statewide data collection on police abuse and misconduct
Establish a state-level decertification process

Federal Level

Investigate local police departments
Help local departments develop policies to reduce complaints, use of excessive/deadly force and corruption

News

23 Mar 2021

3 Years Waiting – No Justice for Stop and Harass

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Do you remember the time?Yes, that time, for maybe the millionth time when a Black Man was harassed by the Boston Police for no apparent reason. Well, it was a big deal and... READ MORE

21 Oct 2020

Boston Police Task Force Releases Final Recommendations

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Boston Police Reform Task Force: Recommendations to the Mayor Learn More on the City of Boston Website READ MORE

6 Oct 2020

DOGGY SLAYCARE: COPS CLAIM K-9S TO BE KILLED IF POLICE REFORM PASSES

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WRITTEN BY MAYA SHAFFER Facing significant reforms in the midst of nationwide protests and demands for more accountability, many police in Massachusetts have taken this historic moment to reflect on the deep issues that propelled... READ MORE

30 Sep 2020

Can a cop be in two places at once?

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Overtime records show officers in court while they’re miles away Yawu Miller On Dec. 6, 2019, Boston Police Detective Dennis Crowley collected seven-and-a-quarter hours of overtime for a clerk magistrate hearing, clocking... READ MORE