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FBI arrests former Boston police officer for alleged Jan. 6 violence at U.S. Capitol
Joseph R. Fisher allegedly assaulted a Capitol Police officer inside the Capitol building. -
Massachusetts steps up effort to get state IDs to more people being released from prison
Advocates have long cited the lack of ID as a critical stumbling block for people trying to re-establish themselves in the community. -
Police didn't get defunded but many large departments are shrinking
During the George Floyd protests of 2020, many people called for the defunding of traditional police. That didn't happen, for the most part. But almost… -
Cambridge to launch external review of police department after shooting of Sayed Faisal
Review will examine the fatal encounter as well as what changes to police training, policies and protocols could prevent such incidents. -
Boston Police Department fires two controversial officers
Commissioner Cox said the dismissals were separate and properly investigated. -
Boston Police Commissioner Cox supports ending dismissal appeals
“I think if we fire somebody, they should stay fired,” said Commissioner Michael Cox. -
Boston’s police oversight office has yet to uphold a single civilian complaint
Experts say it takes time to roll out new systems — and that continued scrutiny is key. -
False reports of school shootings are a 'second curse,' national security expert says
Swatting hoaxes have been reported across New England this week. -
Cambridge to implement body cameras, other changes following shooting death of Sayed Faisal
New commitments include evaluating additions less than lethal options for police, alternative responses to emergency calls. -
Campbell previews changes to AG's office, weighs in on crime lab convictions and Juston Root investigation
New gun-enforcement, reproductive-justice and police-accountability units are in the works in her office.
