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Wu supports Boston Police following controversial officer demotion, contradicting BPD narrative
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says Eddy Chrispin opted to be demoted rather than give up his appointment to the POST Commission. -
Lead investigator in Karen Read case relieved of duties following vulgar texts
The full discipline for Trooper Michael Proctor could be more stringent. -
Boston organizers gear up for ‘safe and joyous’ Pride activities
Earlier this month, federal agencies issued a general public service announcement that foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might be targeting Pride Month events. -
ShotSpotter aims to detect gunshots instantly. The ACLU says it's ineffective.
A new ACLU report calls for Boston to drop its ShotSpotter contract over concerns about reliability and over-policing. -
A new program for Mass. drivers on the autism spectrum looks to make traffic stops safer
The Blue Envelope Program allows drivers with autism to place their important documents in a blue envelope in their car, which informs the police officer about their condition and facilitates easier traffic stops. -
Family of Black man killed by Boston police to get millions in settlement with city
Terrence Coleman was shot to death by Boston police in 2016. -
Boston police commissioner commends detectives for giving up arbitration in some cases
Central to the new contract is a provision that arbitration is off the table for officers terminated over serious offenses such as murder and rape. -
State report finds racial disparity in police stops
Critics say more racial disparities could have been found if different methods were used. -
A new Boston police contract includes some reforms. But is it enough to make change?
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association had been negotiating for more than a year. -
Boston police union agrees to new contract, including some reforms
The new contract means that officers will no longer be able to dispute termination in the cases of some violations, and that civilian contractors may be able to take over police details.
