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Written by Steve LeBlanc (AP News)
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
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Governor Deval Patrick says he is forging ahead with plans to chip away at one of the most closely defended police perks in Massachusetts: paid details at roadside construction sites. Patrick said his administration is working on new regulations that would open the door to replacing some of the police details by hiring civilians, equipping them with orange safety vests and flags, and training them to direct traffic, especially on secondary roads. "We've been working on it, and rather than just do a sort of a grandstanding gesture, we've really been trying to get something that we know will work," Patrick said in an interview with the Associated Press. The call for the new regulations was included in a transportation bond bill signed by Patrick in April. The law required the secretaries of transportation and public safety to draft the regulations within 90 days. The departments are also supposed to report on the cost of police details during the past five years. The administration has missed the 90-day deadline, but Patrick said he wants to make sure his officials get the regulations right the first time. "We've consulted with a lot of people and that's taking some time, but it's been time well spent and I think we are close," Patrick said. The plan has come under fierce criticism from police unions who said the use of civilian flag bearers could jeopardize public safety. They say police on details are better equipped and trained to respond quickly to emergencies. Rick Brown - president of the State Police Association, the union representing state troopers - said police officers have the authority to stop traffic, close lanes, and issue citations, all of which make for safer construction sites. "The traffic is flowing so fast, public safety has got to be the main issue here," he said. "You're going to see more accidents out there without seeing the police presence. They're not going to slow down for a flagman." |
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Written by AP News Wire
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Saturday, 28 June 2008 |
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MASSACHUSETTS - Massachusetts state police are crediting an increased number of sobriety checkpoints for a 70 percent rise in drunk driving arrests since 2005. Last year, state police arrested 4,879 people for operating under the influence, compared to 2,869 in 2005. During that time, police have increased the number of sobriety checkpoints from 14 during all of 2005 to 82 last year. State police Colonel Mark Delaney said troopers set up sobriety checkpoints somewhere in the state nearly every Friday and Saturday night. Police announce in advance the county where they'll be setting up a checkpoint, but not the specific location. Fatalities involving at least one drunk driver have dropped with the rising arrests. There were 181 such fatalities in 2004, compared to 137 in 2006, the most recent year statistic were available. |
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Written by AP News
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Sunday, 15 June 2008 |
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BOSTON --Sen. John McCain has won the backing of three police unions. The MBTA Police Patrolman's Association, the MBTA Police Superior Officers' Association and the board of the Massachusetts Association of Italian American Police Officers issued a statement Friday declaring their endorsement of the Republican nominee-in-waiting. The unions say train bombings in London and Madrid highlight the need for a president committed to fighting terrorism. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Patrolman's Association and the MBTA Police Superior Officers' Association are labor unions focusing on counter-terrorism efforts in the state. The Massachusetts Association of Italian American Police Officers is a fellowship and support organization for members of the law-enforcement community who are share Italian heritage |
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MSNBC: Olberman and Matthews Out (sort of)
From Drudge (http://www.drudgereport.com/):*MSNBC drops Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews from anchor chair... David Gregory will anchor news coverage of the coming debates and election night.... Developing... *
*The free market works....hopefully.*
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DISPATCHER ,Boston University Police Department
DISPATCHER ,Boston University Police Department
Receive telephone requests for emergency and non-emergency police service and information. Record calls in database for service, administrative operations and warrants. Determine the priority of responses needed for police and other emergency...
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Worcester Airport Po/ff
*City Of Worcester
Worcester Regional Airport*
*POLICE OFFICER/ AIRPORT RESCUE FIREFIGHTER*
The City of Worcester is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Airport Rescue Firefighter. Duties include, but are not limited to, responding to emergency incidents on Airport...
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P/o Wpi
Position Title: Full Time Officer Department: Campus Police Location: Founders Hall Lower Level Grade: Not Applicable Position Status: Union Positions Position Description: Support the overall mission of the WPI Police Department to provide a safe and secure living and learning...
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NYPD Segway Cop Sues
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- As many cities consider putting police on Segway PT scooters, a New York police officer has filed suit, saying the gizmo ended his career (http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/09/07/NYPD_officer_sues_over_Segway_accident/UPI-46691220796655/#). Police Officer Gary Schneider...
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Gary Coleman's Truck Strikes Man After Argument
PAYSON, Utah (AP) — Authorities in Utah say a truck driven by actor Gary Coleman hit a man on his foot after the two argued in a bowling alley.
Police Lt. Bill Wright says Coleman and Colt Rushton argued over pictures Rushton was taking inside the bowling alley in the town of Payson, Utah.
Wright...
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Man Shot In Wild Domestic
What Carlisle, PA police described as a “violent domestic attack” ended Saturday night when an officer shot and wounded a Perry County man, according to the department.
Mayor Kirk Wilson said 24-year-old Robert B. Scheib of Windy Hill Road, Shermans Dale, was driving recklessly through the...
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Times when every MSP Trooper was called in.
I'm curious as to if every trooper was ever called in for duty all at one time during an emergency or special event.
I remember reading or hearing about these events that required all MA State Troopers to report for duty:
Delta Airlines crash at Logan Airport in 1973 (Heard about it from...
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Man Kicked Out Of California Bar Comes Back And Shoots 11
*Man Kicked Out Of California Bar Comes Back And Shoots 11 (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-miraloma7-2008sep07,0,4213861.story)*
latimes.com — The gunman opened fire early Friday morning after being kicked out, Riverside sheriff's officials say. The incident began after the gunman, along...
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