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Video: Police Decertification Legislative Briefing 3/29
11 Apr 2016

Video: Police Decertification Legislative Briefing 3/29

by reformnow | posted in: Police Decertification in MA, State | 0

Tuesday 3/29 Legislative Briefing at the MA State House Senate briefing rm. 428 (11 – 12 noon) Keynote presenter: Prof. Roger Goldman Moderated by: Rahsaan Hall Panel: Rep. David Vieira, Lisa Thurau, Brigitt Keller Hosted by: State Senator Jamie Eldridge … Continued

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Police Decertification in MA – Community Town Hall Forum MON 3/28
21 Feb 2016

Police Decertification in MA – Community Town Hall Forum MON 3/28

by reformnow | posted in: Police Decertification in MA, State | 0

POLICE DECERTIFICATION IN MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY TOWN HALL FORUM RSVP ON FACEBOOK CLICK HERE Massachusetts is one of only six states without revocation authority. The others are California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Many professionals are licensed and … Continued

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Police Decertification in MA – Legislative Briefing TUE 3/29
21 Feb 2016

Police Decertification in MA – Legislative Briefing TUE 3/29

by reformnow | posted in: Police Decertification in MA, State | 1

LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING POLICE DECERTIFICATION IN MASSACHUSETTS our Senate host: Sen. Jamie Eldridge RSVP ON FACEBOOK CLICK HERE Massachusetts is one of only six states without revocation authority. The others are California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Many … Continued

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POLICE REFORM NOW!
30 Dec 2014

POLICE REFORM NOW!

by reformnow | posted in: Why We Need Reform | 0

All across the United States citizens, voters and taxpayers are demanding that local and state police departments are reformed to better handle excessive force, deadly force and corruption. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts needs serious police reform in policies and practices.

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Black and Latino caucus members discuss police reform legislation
23 Dec 2014

Black and Latino caucus members discuss police reform legislation

by reformnow | posted in: Research, State | 2

Black and Latino caucus members discuss police reform legislation  By: Yawu Miller | 12/23/2014 Baystate Banner With police practices facing scrutiny across the U.S., Massachusetts Legislative Black and Latino Caucus members are poised to push for a package of criminal justice … Continued

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55 killings by cops in decade, no indictments Critics call for impartial DAs, others say no issue
14 Dec 2014

55 killings by cops in decade, no indictments Critics call for impartial DAs, others say no issue

by reformnow | posted in: Why We Need Reform | 0

55 killings by cops in decade, no indictments Critics call for impartial DAs, others say no issue Sunday, December 14, 2014 Bob McGovern More than 50 civilians have been killed by Bay State cops during the past decade, roughly half … Continued

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Lynn Cops Who Killed Latino Veteran In Lynn Given Highest Award
21 Nov 2014

Lynn Cops Who Killed Latino Veteran In Lynn Given Highest Award

by reformnow | posted in: Why We Need Reform | 0

Gov. Patrick Awards Lynn Cops Who Killed Latino Veteran In Lynn Editor’s note: A bad move by Gov. Deval Patrick and part of a trend of honoring and awarding officers who are linked to high profile cases.  This is a … Continued

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KILLED BY THE POLICE: BOSTON & BEYOND
5 Apr 2014

KILLED BY THE POLICE: BOSTON & BEYOND

by reformnow | posted in: Why We Need Reform | 0

LOCAL INCIDENTS OF OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING DEATHS This list is a compilation of cases from Boston and beyond. Including: Cambridge, Framingham, Lynn and the Cape. Each incident is the responsibility of that Police Department, but is indicative of a Statewide … Continued

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Police shoot more often in Mass., cite rise in threats  A five-year trend, even as overall crime is down
5 Jan 2014

Police shoot more often in Mass., cite rise in threats A five-year trend, even as overall crime is down

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Police shoot more often in Mass., cite rise in threats A five-year trend, even as overall crime is down By Maria CramerGLOBE STAFF JANUARY 05, 2014 At least 23 people were shot by police in Massachusetts in 2013 — 11 … Continued

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Recent News & Updates

  • Boston Police Task Force Releases Final Recommendations October 21, 2020
  • DOGGY SLAYCARE: COPS CLAIM K-9S TO BE KILLED IF POLICE REFORM PASSES October 6, 2020
  • Can a cop be in two places at once? September 30, 2020
  • BOSTON POLICE TASK FORCE COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION September 22, 2020 September 17, 2020

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News

  • Boston Police Task Force Releases Final Recommendations October 21, 2020
  • DOGGY SLAYCARE: COPS CLAIM K-9S TO BE KILLED IF POLICE REFORM PASSES October 6, 2020
  • Can a cop be in two places at once? September 30, 2020
  • BOSTON POLICE TASK FORCE COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION September 22, 2020 September 17, 2020

Research

  • Can a cop be in two places at once? September 30, 2020
  • Demonstrators Demand Reopening Of Police Shooting Cases In Boston Rally September 9, 2020
  • ‘Defund The Police’: Activists In Boston’s Black Neighborhoods Don’t All Agree September 9, 2020
  • Calls For Boston Police Reform Evoke Almost 30 Years Of Tension September 3, 2020
  • Mass Police Reform Timeline August 3, 2020

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