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New U.S. Attorney Says Opioids Are Priority But Won't Rule Out Pot Prosecutions
As he begins his job as the Trump administration’s top prosecutor in Massachusetts, Andrew Lelling is trying to enforce priorities of the Justice… -
Boston's 'Shop With A Cop' Program Brings Holiday Cheer
It has become a Boston police department tradition. For the ninth year in a row, law enforcement officials from across the city played Santa for children.… -
Instead Of Sentences, Homeless Court Gives Second Chances
Once a month, the Pine Street Inn transforms from a homeless shelter into a courtroom.The Homeless Court Program was established in 2010 in partnership… -
Local Police Encourage Addicts To Come Forward For Help
It’s Steve Lesnikoski’s first day as the outreach worker at the Ipswich Police Department. How he came into this role may have seemed implausible a few… -
LISTEN: All Roads Lead To Worcester In State Police Scandal
State Trooper Ali Rei joined Trooper Ryan Scevoir this week in filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against Col. Richard McKeon and other members of… -
Bill Evans Defends The Police Department's Purchase Of Drones
Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans defended the department’s purchase of three drones during an appearance on Boston Public Radio today.“We’re trying… -
K9 Officers Carry Narcan To Protect Dogs
First responders and police departments across Massachusetts carry naloxone — also known as Narcan — to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses in people.… -
LISTEN: Scandal In The BPD Evidence Room And At The State Office Of Alcohol Testing
Boston police officer Joseph Nee was recently indicted for stealing money from the department’s evidence room, and just yesterday, a report surfaced… -
Police Commissioner Evans Examines High-Rise Shootings In Wake Of Las Vegas Massacre
The high-rise shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 2 marks the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The shooting occurred when a gunman opened fire… -
A Modest Massachusetts Proposal On Police Militarization
It’s one of the most fraught questions in America today: whether local police forces should embrace the use of military equipment and tactics, or whether…
