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Worcester police officer arrested, faces civil rights, assault charges
11 Apr 2015

Worcester police officer arrested, faces civil rights, assault charges

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

Worcester police officer arrested, faces civil rights, assault charges Officer Michael Motyka is 17-year veteran of Worcester Police Department WORCESTER, Mass. —A Worcester police officer is facing several charges, including civil rights violations, after he allegedly made comments about a … Continued

assault, Michael Motyka, police, racism, Worcester
Yancey Pushes City To Consider Police-Body Camera Legislation
9 Apr 2015

Yancey Pushes City To Consider Police-Body Camera Legislation

by reformnow | posted in: City | 0

Yancey Pushes City To Consider Police-Body Camera Legislation For Immediate Release Thursday, April 9, 2015 Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough – Chief Information Officer (617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548 Boston City Hall (April 9, 2015) – Boston City Councillor … Continued

body cam, body camera, BPD, Camera, police, Yancey
Man Claims MBTA Officer Used Excessive Force During Red Line Incident
20 Mar 2015

Man Claims MBTA Officer Used Excessive Force During Red Line Incident

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

Man Claims MBTA Officer Used Excessive Force During Red Line Incident By Ken Tucci, WBZ-TV March 19, 2015 BOSTON (CBS) – He saved a man’s life, but did he use too much force? The incident was the subject of a … Continued

abuse, excessive force, MBTA, police, reform
Two Boston cops face sexual harassment complaints
20 Mar 2015

Two Boston cops face sexual harassment complaints

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

Two Boston cops face sexual harassment complaints Friday, March 20, 2015 By:O’Ryan Johnson | Boston Herald Two Boston police superior officers were placed on paid leave this week following separate sexual harassment complaints, police said. Boston police spokesman David Estrada said … Continued

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DOJ Ferguson Report: Please Come To Boston
16 Mar 2015

DOJ Ferguson Report: Please Come To Boston

by reformnow | posted in: City, Federal | 0

Department of Justice Releases Scathing Report on Ferguson As much of the world is shocked and amazed at the revelations detailed in the Department of Justice’s report on Ferguson.  For those who have been organizing against police brutality and calling … Continued

boston, BPD, DOJ, investigate, police, reform
Councillor Yancey Ordinance Mandates Use Of Police Body Cameras
5 Feb 2015

Councillor Yancey Ordinance Mandates Use Of Police Body Cameras

by reformnow | posted in: City | 0

YANCEY ORDINANCE MANDATES USE OF POLICE BODY CAMERAS Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey introduced an ordinance on February 4, 2015 that could mandate use of body cameras by Boston police officers interacting with the public. Councillor Yancey drafted the … Continued

body cam, body camera, boston, BPCAT, BPD, charles yancey, City Council, police
16 yr. BPD Veteran Assaults Uber Driver, Yells Racial Slurs & Steals Car
6 Jan 2015

16 yr. BPD Veteran Assaults Uber Driver, Yells Racial Slurs & Steals Car

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

Reports indicate that Officer Michael Doherty, assaulted an Uber driver, yelled racial slurs “Spic” to the driver and “Nigger” to a good samaritan and stole the Uber driver’s car. BPD veteran in Uber assault case faced complaints, personal strife Tuesday, … Continued

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DA: Boston cop spewed racial slurs during attack on Uber driver
5 Jan 2015

DA: Boston cop spewed racial slurs during attack on Uber driver

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

DA: Boston cop spewed racial slurs during attack on Uber driver The Boston Herald Monday, January 5, 2015 By: Antonio Planas Boston Police Officer On Leave After Alleged Assault CBS Boston A veteran Boston police officer used racial slurs against an … 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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  • Boston Police Reform Task Force Open Letter to Final Mayoral Candidates Boston Police Reform Task Force Open Letter to Final Mayoral Candidates October 12, 2021
  • 3 Years Waiting – No Justice for Stop and Harass 3 Years Waiting – No Justice for Stop and Harass March 23, 2021
  • Boston Police Task Force Releases Final Recommendations October 21, 2020
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