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New Bedford City Council wants Flock cameras taken down, but it may not happen
Police Chief Jason Thody suspended use of the cameras earlier this month, after a New Bedford police officer was accused of using Flock cameras to track her former romantic partner. Opponents of the cameras say they need to be removed to restore public trust. -
Opening statements begin in Sherriff Tompkins’ federal extortion trial
Prosecutors say the sheriff used his office to coerce a marijuana entrepreneur into giving him equity in his business. -
Newly obtained DOJ letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
Worcester city leaders suggested the DOJ may have revoked or rescinded its findings about police misconduct. But a copy of the department’s letter doesn’t make any mention of it. -
Worcester residents call for leaders to finally act on recommendation for police oversight board
Ten months ago, a local think tank said creating an independent police oversight body would increase officer accountability. -
Trump administration sues Mass. RMV for refusing to give ICE undercover plates
The state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles stopped issuing those license plates just over two weeks ago. -
Police support ShotSpotter after Cambridge City Council votes to end gunfire detection
Councilors said it raised privacy concerns and data being potentially accessed by federal law enforcement. -
Tablet learning is booming in Mass. prisons
The tablets’ content offer basic education, vocational courses, resume building, job training and reentry preparation. -
Stephenson King Jr.’s family, attorney demand body cam footage of his death
As a Boston officer faces charges, Benjamin Crump is pressing officials to release withheld body cam video in the death of Stephenson King. -
Mass. advocates sue ICE over warrantless home entry policy
Whistleblowers recently revealed ICE’s policy that allows for immigration agents to enter private homes without a warrant. -
How a Reddit tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case
Known only as “John” in a Providence police affidavit, the source is being hailed by investigators as the key figure who gave law enforcement the details needed to determine who was behind the Brown shooting.