Massachusetts

Mass. officer dragged behind stolen vehicle during pursuit; woman arrested

The woman, who stole a truck from a worksite and then led police on a pursuit through the city for nearly two hours, is facing 13 different charges

Officers explain how they handled man waving, pointing gun at them

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A Springfield Police Academy firearms instructor sat down for a second-by-second review of the 'chilling' video

Why CAD-to-CAD networks are mission-critical in emergency services

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A CAD-to-CAD network adds the most value to agencies during catastrophic events, where saving seconds could make the difference in how many lives are saved

Mass. mental health worker stabbed multiple times

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The social worker identified his attacker as a dangerous man who had tried to kill a Holyoke police officer years before

Mass. police arrest 11 after hourslong armed standoff on I-95

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The men had refused to put down their weapons or comply with police orders, claiming to adhere to “Moorish Sovereign Ideology"

In wake of K-9's duty death, Mass. cops renew calls to pass 'Nero's Law'

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The bill would reverse a current law that bars first responders from transporting working animals in most situations

Retired Mass. trooper is 1 of 2 victims fatally shot by gunman

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The retired trooper may have been trying to stop the gunman, who also killed a woman in the incident, authorities said

Mass. officer 'kicks down door' to save residents from house fire

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“Only reason we’re alive today is because of a police officer,” said one of the eight displaced residents

'Chilling' video: Man runs around pointing gun at officers, bystanders

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Springfield's police commissioner praised officers for showing "incredible and courageous restraint"

US lawmakers introduce bill to end federal funding for police in schools

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If passed, the bill would prohibit the use of federal dollars to hire or maintain police officers in schools nationwide

City approves petition to give drowned officer's family full pension, change law

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Under Massachusetts law, drowning isn't considered a line-of-duty death, which means Officer Enmanuel Familia's wife would not get his full pension

2nd of two Mass. officers shot during domestic disturbance call goes home

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Officer William Cushing, Jr. and Officer Matthew Donahue are expected to make a full recovery

Video: Thousands mourn Mass. officer who drowned trying to save teen

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Calls came in from law enforcement officials planning to attend the services for Officer Enmanuel Familia from as far away as Ireland

Embattled Boston police commissioner ousted

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Dennis White tried to go to court to block his firing, calling the allegations false and saying the mayor had no cause to terminate him

Mass. PD mourns loss of officer who drowned trying to save teen

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"We will remember and honor his selfless devotion to Worcester and his ultimate sacrifice to save someone he didn't know," Police Chief Steven Sargent said