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Police Decertification

Mixed Reaction From Police Accountability Activist To Proposed Reform Law
2 Dec 2020

Mixed Reaction From Police Accountability Activist To Proposed Reform Law

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: Police Decertification in MA, Proposed Reforms, State | 0

The Massachusetts House and Senate on Tuesday passed a compromise police reform bill that’s the result of months of negotiations among legislative leaders. The measure passed in the Senate by a vote of 28 to 12. The House of Representatives then passed … Continued

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ACLUM hosts Panel on POST and Police Accountability
17 Jun 2020

ACLUM hosts Panel on POST and Police Accountability

by Jacob Liedolf | posted in: City, Police Decertification in MA, State | 0

A strong POST system provides the ability to de-certify police and increase transparency and accountability. Hear from experts and advocates who will discuss the gold standard for POST legislation, and how it should be applied in the Commonwealth. The ACLU … Continued

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Resources

Mapping Police ViolenceMapping Police Violence: Massachusetts
Mapping Police ViolenceMapping Police Violence
ShieldAnalyze Boston Public Safety Data
City of Boston SEALBoston Police Accountability and Transparency Data
POSTMass. POST Commission
Shot By PoliceShot By Police Boston & Beyond
COOP Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel
IADLESTNational Decertification Index (NDI)
Fatal EncountersFatal Encounters
The CountedThe Counted
WPFatal Force
CATONational Police Misconduct Reporting Project
MXGMOperation Ghetto Storm
Woke WindowsThe Woke Windows Project

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  • Boston City Council buckles under pressure from Michelle Wu, won’t subpoena BPD commissioner: source April 15, 2026
  • State Police Sgt. Scott Quigley pleads not guilty to motor vehicle homicide charge April 15, 2026
  • Boston Police attorney rejects City Council calls to release body cam footage tied to fatal police shooting April 7, 2026
  • Why hasn’t the Boston police killing of a Black man led to large protests? April 6, 2026

Research

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