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The BPPA continues to stand up and fight for Boston’s Finest as evidenced by today’s full page ad in the
@bostonherald
. In it, we remind our elected officials to craft legislation that will help, not hurt, the hard-working men and women of the BPD.
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Sadly, one of our officers had a bad experience
@AceHardware
store in Allston today. While in the store, an employee stated, “I smell bacon.” When the officer asked for an apology, he was told there’d be none. In response, items purchased were returned and a customer lost.
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If you were driving home on the Jamaicaway last night and happened to see a guy changing a tire for a complete stranger who looked in need of a hand, that was an off-duty
@bostonpolice
officer. Practicing a random act of kindness. Seeing a chance to help and then seizing on it.
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Nice work, Dave Portnoy.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy raises $1.5M for family of slain cop Jonathan Diller
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Shocking. Kendra wants to blame BPD instead of taking responsibility. Whether driving 30 or 60 doesn’t excuse the fact that she crashed into a house while driving an unregistered/uninsured vehicle on a REVOKED license with a child not wearing a seatbelt.
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Asking for prayers. Two of our officers transported to hospital after being shot during confrontation with barricaded suspect. The violence against police officers must stop.
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BPPA Leadership responds to DA Rollins' incendiary and Anti-Police remarks.
@BPDPCGross
@bostonpolice
@marty_walsh
@CityOfBoston
@DARollins
@BostonGlobe
@bostonherald
@wbz
@7News
@WCVB
@CotterReporter
@wbzSausville
@WBZNightside
@WBUR
@jimbraude
@BosPublicRadio
@wgbhnews
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Justice finally prevails. More than 5-years after the shooting death of
@WeymouthPD
Sgt. Michael Chesna, the suspect responsible, Emmanuel Lopes, is found guilty today of 1st degree murder. Hopefully, today’s verdict will provide a small level of comfort to the Chesna family.
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Where is the outrage from elected officials when a 29-yr-old police officer is gunned down in the line of duty? Politicians who choose silence should be ashamed. When the police are not respected, no city is safe. The attacks vs cops must end. Losing PO Ella French is a tragedy.
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Happy Birthday to
@LeoDiCaprio
who turns 46 today. Few will forget his powerful portrayal of the gangster-busting, undercover
@MassStatePolice
Trooper, Billy Costigan, in the Boston-based crime thriller, The Departed, which won
@TheAcademy
Award for Best Film back in 2007.
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On
#OneBostonDay
, we can’t help but hearken back to the tremendous bravery and courage displayed by our officers in the days after the attack on our marathon culminating in the arrest of those responsible. On this day and everyday, we salute all who ran towards the danger.
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We’ll never forget Martin.
Remembering Martin❤️ June 9, 2004- April 15, 2013
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Tip of the hat to Hingham Fire Union for standing up to their chief, the police chief, and the triggered snowflakes. We are proud of our brothers and sisters who represent what Union Strong is all about. The TBL flag is flown to honor the sacrifices made by police. We salute you!
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While recovering 2 guns, a knife and a machete at Mass/Cass, BPD Officers had to take evasive action to avoid the hundreds of open, uncapped, disease-filled hypodermic needles. Said one officer, “It’s ridiculous. A first-responder’s gonna get hurt. The city should be ashamed.”
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Less than 2 days after 6
@BOSCityCouncil
members voted to cut $42 million from BPD budget, a BPD officer is shot. To be clear, we’re sick and tired of elected officials who plot to defund the police, weaken public safety and refuse to say a word when one of our officers is shot.
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If
@BOSCityCouncil
Councilor Kendra Lara were a police officer, she’d be suspended. Driving on a revoked license for a decade. Really!?! The hypocrisy is palpable and Boston residents deserve more from an elected official who should’ve known better.
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The BPPA is asking for prayers tonight as one of our officers was shot earlier this evening protecting and serving our city. Thankfully, injuries appear to be non-life threatening. But, to be clear, it is NEVER okay to hurt, harm or shoot a police officer.
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It’s incredibly disheartening to see an elected official, who should clearly know better, encouraging unrest in our streets especially AFTER the recent unrest in our streets on May 31, 2020 sent over 2 dozen police officers to the hospital. So much for nonviolence.
Mass GOP takes aim at Ayanna Pressley for comments suggesting ‘unrest’ in the streets
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UPDATE: Good news. Representatives from
@AceHardware
have reached out and spoken to the officer involved in the earlier incident. During the conversation, an apology was offered and graciously accepted by the officer with both parties agreeing that mutual respect benefits us all.
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Asking for prayers. One of our officers was shot earlier tonite in Dorchester. Thankfully, injuries appear to be non-life threatening. But, once again, the dangers of policing on full display. Please keep our officer and his family in your thoughts as we pray for a full recovery.
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Special thanks to
@Bmarch63
for standing up for
@tuukkarask
. The fact remains that it is okay to support police reform and police officers at the same time. Especially in Boston. Home to one of the most professional, progressive police depts in the nation.
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When 2 of our officers were shot in Oct. 2016,
@Patriots
Head Coach Bill Belichick started his press conference with a message of support for the BPD and our 2 injured officers. The kind gesture meant a lot then. It means a lot now. We’ll never forget it. Thank you, Bill.
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More violence at South Bay Mall. Teens once again terrorizing the area. BPD Officers from all over the city on scene. Multiple arrests made. But our officers are sick and tired of doing more with less. We need more cops. Get rid of residency and help us hire more.
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6-years-ago, the BPD’s body-worn camera program began. Prior to implementation, anti-cop zealots vowed it would uncover a never-before-seen treasure trove of police misconduct and misbehavior. Guess what? It didn’t. Why? Because our cops are some of the nation’s best and finest.
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6-years-ago, the BPD’s body-worn camera program began. Prior to implementation, anti-cop zealots promised it would uncover a never-before-seen treasure trove of police misconduct and misbehavior. Guess what? It didn’t. Why? Cuz our cops are some of the nation’s best and finest.
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Just 10 days out of the police academy, rookie
@LMPD
Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, is fighting for his life after being shot in the head rushing in to stop the mass shooter who had already killed 5 victims inside a Louisville bank. Pray for this young hero as he fights for his life.
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GET RID of RESIDENCY. Hire more cops. Last night, 3 BPD Officers were ORDERED to work 24-straight hours. Today, BOSTON EMS is trying to order 14 employees more. The staffing shortage is real and severe. Unrealistic residence requirements are only making matters WORSE.
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In his rush to fan the flames of controversy,
@mattyports
failed to mention that
@tuukkarask
and the BPD hockey team have been working together for years in a program, Blue Line Pals, that was created to give inner city kids a chance to meet and see the
@NHLBruins
for free.
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6-years-ago, the BPD’s body-worn camera program began. Prior to implementation, anti-cop zealots promised the uncovering of a never-before-seen treasure trove of police misconduct and misbehavior. Guess what? It hasn’t. But, ironically enough, it did disclose something else.
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To the nurses at
@The_BMC
and
@TuftsMedicalCtr
who treated our injured officers and their distressed families with dignity, care and compassion earlier tonight, we say, “Thank you.”
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When
@CllrKendraLara
is done talking about how she was victimized by her decision to drive on a revoked license, please tell her to call Georgia Kalogerakis, the REAL victim, who now has to pay for the damage done to her home by the uninsured City Councilor who caused it.
“She should acknowledge her actions.”
Georgia Kalogerakis lives in home that
@CllrKendraLara
allegedly hit in crash. Georgia says the car cracked the foundation of her home & moved her porch. She’s grateful no one was hurt, as her grandchildren often play out front
@boston25
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With the recent uptick in violence in Boston,
@BPDPCGross
says you can thank a judicial system that, while appearing to talk tough, clearly has no problem weakening and watering down repercussions for repeat violent offenders.
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We appreciate the
@NHLBruins
and Cam Neely for clearing the air and accepting responsibility for what clearly proved to be a mistake in judgement. And, we look forward to continuing what has always been a positive and productive relationship.
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The brother of a Boston Police Detective, Gerard ‘Jerry’ Dewan, always wanted to be a firefighter. Assigned to
@FDNY
Ladder 3 in Manhattan, Jerry was among the first to enter World Trade Center. A true hero. He died saving lives. His courage and conviction will live on forever.
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6 teens who threw rocks at BPD Officers at South Bay Mall were arrested Monday night after shattering windows on police cars. This is what happens when elected officials like Lara/Arroyo/Mejia/Anderson tell young people it’s okay to disrespect the police.
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Per Cindy Chesna: “When Mike was murdered there were no protests ... no public outcry from politicians for the reform of a broken justice system that lets repeat offenders out on the street. Instead,
everyone banded together and prayed ...”
Widow Of Slain Weymouth Officer Sees Massachusetts Police Reform Bill As ‘Personal Attack’
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One day after 3 of our officers were shot, we remain grateful and humbled by the incredible show of support for our officers and their families. Knowing full well the road to recovery will be long, we kindly ask you to keep the prayers and well wishes coming. God bless Boston.
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Thousands of police officers gathered outside St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree tonight to pay respects and say final goodbyes to active duty BPD Officer John O’Keefe.
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Councilor Mike Flaherty says Kendra Lara should resign. “She should have taken her own inventory and understood the facts. The behavior is one of a habitual scofflaw. To go 10 years without a license isn’t a mistake, it’s the middle finger, frankly.”
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Two more police officers dead. This time in Wisconsin. Chetek PD Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron PD Officer Hunter Scheel were killed during what should have been a routine car stop. Again, we ask, where is the nationwide anger and outrage when cops are murdered?
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For progressives, Boston City Councilors Lara/Arroyo/Andersen have become an embarrassment to their cause and poster children for bad behavior. Now, it’s up to voters to send a message that the people of Boston want and deserve better.
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Six-years-ago, the BPD’s body-worn camera program began. Prior to implementation, anti-cop zealots promised it would uncover a never-before-seen treasure trove of police misconduct and misbehavior. Guess what? It didn’t. Why? Cuz our cops are some of the nation’s best and finest.
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He was one of the first rescuers to enter WTC on 9/11. Along with 11 others from
@FDNY
Ladder Company 3/Battalion 6 in Lower Manhattan, Roslindale’s Jerry Dewan, brother to a BPD Detective, never made it out. A hero thru-n-thru, 20-yrs-later, we miss him like it was yesterday.
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When planes crashed into the World Trade Center on 9/11, every available firefighter and cop in NYC bravely raced towards the danger. In courage-defining efforts to save lives, many lost theirs. 22-yrs later, we take a moment to reflect upon and honor their incredible heroism.
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Thank you
@ErinforBoston
for opposing today’s inexcusably excessive $31 million cut to the BPD and pointing out that, of the $52 million in proposed cuts to 35 city agencies, 60% of the cuts would come from just one. As you said and we agree: “Boston’s Finest deserve better.”
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It’s incredible how mainstream media is never around to cover police doing anything positive. Our officers literally saved a man’s life over the weekend. Thankfully, the life-saving effort was captured by
@LiveBoston617
.
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This is Broken Windows Policing at its best. Fare evader jumps turnstile at Brooklyn subway station. Eagle-eyed transit cops run him down, recover loaded firearm and discover suspect has outstanding warrant. Addressing small crimes prevents big ones.
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A picture of resilience, toughness and triumph. Congratulations to BPD Officer Rachel McGuire who finished the 127th
#BostonMarathon
in a time of 4:14. What a difference a decade can make.
#BostonStrong
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Imagine wearing an ‘I Can’t Breathe’ sweatshirt as you watch
#BPD
Officers doing everything they can to keep your friend breathing? It’s more than ironic. It’s further evidence that the large majority of police officers are good people working hard every day to keep people safe.
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BPPA releases statement relative to misleading media accounts falsely accusing
#BPD
Officers of police misconduct on May 31, 2020.
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6-years-ago, the BPD’s body-worn camera program began. Prior to implementation, anti-cop zealots promised it would reveal a never-before-seen treasure trove of police misconduct and misbehavior. Guess what? It hasn’t. Why? Because our cops are some of the nation’s finest.
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If crashing into a home on a revoked license wasn’t bad enough, today Kendra Lara returns to court for a residency hearing to determine if she’s been illegally living outside her voting district. If sustained, Lara won’t be eligible to run for reelection.
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We never forget our heroes. 9-years-ago, BPD Sgt. Dennis ‘DJ’ Simmonds passed away as the result of lingering injuries suffered responding to the shootout in Watertown with the suspects who attacked the 2013 Boston Marathon. May we never forget DJ or his sacrifice to our city.
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He was one of the first rescuers to enter WTC on 9/11. Along with 11 FF’s from
@FDNY
Ladder Company 3/Battalion 6 in Lower Manhattan, Roslindale’s Jerry Dewan, brother to a BPD Detective, never made it out. 21-yrs-later, we honor and remember Jerry’s heroic service and sacrifice.
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On this day 2-years-ago, the city of Worcester lost a hero.
@WorcesterPD
Officer Enmanuel Familia died in the line of duty trying to rescue a young boy drowning in Green Hill Pond. May we forever honor and remember Manny’s legacy of selfless devotion, heroism and courage.
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Defund-the-police advocates should take a bow because they are ultimately and undoubtedly responsible for the growing lack of respect for those who protect and serve. Police are not the enemy. And elected officials have an obligation to condemn the attacks on law enforcement.
“When our Troopers arrived, they were met with violence, disrespect, and criminal behavior… We will not let the safety of our community be jeopardized. These actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
Full Statement on Revere and Carson Beach:
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A moving tribute on Boylston St. earlier today in memory of two heroes killed protecting our city on this day 8-yrs-ago. May we never forget the service of
@BostonFire
Lt. Edward J. Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy. Please take a moment today to pray for their families.
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Another hero dead. This time in North Dakota.
@FargoPolice
Officer Jake Wallin, 23, was shot and killed simply responding to a motor vehicle accident. Again, we ask, where is the nationwide anger and outrage when a police officer is senselessly murdered?
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MORE GREAT POLICE WORK!!!
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Multiple people shot in the area of Blue Hill and Talbot Ave during J’ouvert Parade. Wondering if the elected officials who are always quick to condemn the police will actually try condemning the violence for a change.
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BPD Officer Rich McNeil of District C-6 in South Boston is being hailed a hero after responding and rescuing an emotionally distraught individual looking to jump off of a 20-story building in Boston. Said the officer, “I’m just glad I got there in time and was able to help.”
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The deplorable conditions at Mass/Cass continue. What began as a health crisis has morphed into a hotbed of criminal activity where those who should be protected are, instead, victimized by drug-dealing felons everyday. Putting a fence around doesn’t make it better.
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It’s high time we start defending and supporting our brave, courageous law enforcement officers.
@NYPDnews
Officer Louis Iorio was one of three cops injured in a New Year’s Eve machete attack. Pictured here with his wife, Officer Iorio is a profile in courage.
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Once again, refusing to take responsibility for her actions, Kendra Lara, instead, wants to blame the police for showing her courtesy at the crash scene. The technicality she mentions does not exist. Her attorney should be fired and she should be ashamed. Voters deserve better.
A special prosecutor was appointed was in Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara's car crash case just as she wants to toss the charges.
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From all of us here at the BPPA, to all of the hardworking Moms out there, especially those who protect and serve, we’d like to say: “Happy Mother’s Day!!!”
#HappyMothersDay
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Another fatal shooting in Boston. And, now those who wanted to defund the police and cut police OT want to pretend like they care about finding solutions to gun violence. Here’s a suggestion. Support and value the hardworking cops answering every call.
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Yesterday while performing a paid detail one of our members observed a bank robbery in progress. He radioed for assistance and waited until the suspect armed with a rifle was outside the bank where he and responding units took him into custody at gun point. Good job
#weallgohome
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One of our officers was working a Paid Detail in West Roxbury earlier today when a couple of hard-hat wearing construction workers approached and said, “Keep your head up, kid. The people of Boston love their cops and appreciate all you guys do to keep us safe.”
#OneBoston
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Defund-the-police pols take notice. Mayor who pushed to defund police by $80M in 2020 is out of office in 2023. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid and voters says her defund-the-police policies cost her the race.
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TRIBUTE: The artist who created the mural of
@WorcesterPD
Officer Manny Familia on the wall of a supermarket in Worcester says, although he never met Familia, he was moved to show his gratitude and appreciation to a man who gave his life trying to save another.
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Take a look. This is the
@BosCityCouncil
’s idea of Public Safety at construction sites. Replacing hardworking police officers with civilians who sit in chairs. This should NEVER happen. And, if you care about a safer Boston, lawn chair law enforcement is NOT THE ANSWER.
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Prayers answered!!! The 3rd officer shot during Tuesday’s confrontation with a barricaded suspect is out of the hospital and headed home. Knowing full well the road to recovery will be long, please keep the prayers and well wishes coming for our officers and their families.
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Cop-hating and race-baiting dominate
@BOSCityCouncil
hearing.
@CllrKendraLara
and
@Tania4D7
should be embarrassed. Their distaste and hatred for police on full display at sham hearing. Contrary to their beliefs, not all cops are drunk, greedy, lazy or racist. This is 2022 Boston.
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The men and women of BPPA are angry, frustrated and insulted by the lack of a public hearing prior to passage of S2800. Make no mistake. This is a bad bill. Weakens worker’s rights while discrediting all public employees, including good cops, who work hard and play by the rules.
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Gotta love Bobby Orr!!!Earlier today, the
@NHLBruins
legend was seen stopping by both
@BarnstablePDMa
and
@BournePD
to say thank you to the officers there for their service to the community.
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Teen violence in the city is out of control. BPD officers are overworked, understaffed and tired. BPPA President Larry Calderone is calling for more officers after violent weekend, “We need hundreds of officers and we need them tomorrow.”
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The
@BostonGlobe
anti-police bias on full display yet again. The 1st sentence says it all. Somebody please tell the reporter police officers involved in fatal shootings aren’t killers. Confronting armed suspects is never easy. Being referred to as a killer is beyond insulting.
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Whether it's South Bay, Downtown or, now, Hyde Park, the brazen teen violence continues. As the likes of Lara/Arroyo/Mejia remain silent on the violence, our short handed officers keep working hard to keep our city safe. 3 more teens (ages: 15, 16, 16) arrested for Armed Robbery.
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A friend of law enforcement and ardent supporter of the hardworking men and women of BPD, we’d like to say: “Happy Birthday, Bobby Orr!!!” The greatest hockey player of all time turns 75 today. Nobody better than
#4
.
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When you tell highly impressionable young people it’s okay to disrespect the police and there are zero repercussions for bad behavior, this is what happens. Multiple shootings forcing hundreds to evacuate Revere Beach on what should have been a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend.
Revere Beach is still shut down as police say they are dealing with "sporadic fights."
A law enforcement source tells Boston 25 three people suffered gunshot wounds and multiple juveniles are in custody.
New details:
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In an effort to thank the men and women of BPD for all they do to protect the citizens of Boston, former
@NHLBruins
great,
@HockeyHallFame
member Bobby Orr, stopped by District A-7 in Eastie to sign autographs and say thank you.
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More teen violence in Boston. 2 teens under arrest after attacking Macy’s security guards with a knife. This is what happens when elected officials like Lara/Arroyo/Mejia/Anderson tell young people it’s okay to disrespect authority.
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We will
#NeverForget
the courage and conviction of the 343 firefighters and 60 police officers who gave their lives trying to help, aid and save others on that fateful day 22-years-ago.
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#ICYMI
: If ever there were a profile in courage and common sense,
@RyanFattman
gets our vote. His speech on the floor of
@MA_Senate
had police officers in tears. To be clear, there’s nothing unconscionable about dialogue and debate.
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Today we remember the service and sacrifice of
@MassStatePolice
Trooper Mark S. Charbonnier who was shot and killed in the line of duty on this day back in 1994.
#NeverForgetHeroes
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So, the same elected officials who have been working to dismantle and defund the police now have the audacity to say police aren’t doing enough? The same pols who’ve done everything they can to weaken this police department are now pretending none of the fault lies with them.
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Seemingly lost in the conversation about police reform is the fact that men and women of BPPA make up one of most professional,
progressive police depts in the nation. So, when elected officials use an incident a 1,000 miles away to justify reform here, the insult is obvious.
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For the grace of God, a police officer wasn’t killed. We say it all the time. The disrespect and physical violence directed towards police officers must stop and elected officials need to echo the message. It’s never okay to hurt or harm police officers.
TWO NEWTON POLICE OFFICERS ATTACKED SATURDAY NIGHT AND PUNCHED IN BACK OF THEIR HEADS. ONE OFFICER TEMPORARILY KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AFTER RESPONDING TO A 911 CALL; OFFICERS FORCED TO STRUGGLE WITH SUSPECT AFTER SUSPECT ATTEMPTED TO UNHOLSTER THEIR DUTY WEAPONS.
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Another police officer dead. 30-year-old
@SalinasPD
Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr. was shot and killed during a traffic stop on a Friday night. Again, we ask, “Where is the national outrage when a police officer is senselessly killed in the line of duty?”
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While Lara/Arroyo/Mejia/Tania work to weaken public public safety efforts in Boston, teen violence continues to spiral outta control at Downtown Crossing. When we tell young people it’s okay to disrespect the police, bad behavior continues.
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Powerful editorial in the
@bostonherald
questioning those who demanded the adoption of police worn body cams but, now, remain silent as those very same cameras reveal police to be highly skilled professionals and human beings.
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One of our officers recently asked an elected official if he knew how many police officers had been shot and killed in the line of duty in 2020, the elected official’s reply: “I’m really not sure, but would I be wrong to say less than ten?”
ANSWER: Yes, you would be.
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10-years later, we remember the service and sacrifice of
@BostonFire
Lt. Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy. Two incredibly brave and courageous men who gave their lives fighting a 9-alarm fire at the 298 Beacon Street on March 26, 2014.
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On the 10-year anniversary of the attack on our Boston Marathon, we take a moment to remember those lost and to reflect upon the bravery and courage of every 1st-responder who ran towards the danger and kept running until those responsible were brought to justice.
#BostonStrong
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Seeing police officers,
including BPD SWAT, rush and run into harm’s way as they did yesterday while responding to the active shooter threat in Braintree should remind all of us that the overwhelming majority of police officers work hard to protect and serve each and everyday.
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Say what you want about
@tuukkarask
but few pro athletes have done more behind-the-scenes charity work. He’s been working with the
#BPD
hockey team for years in a program, Blue Line Pals, created to give inner city kids a chance to meet and see the
@NHLBruins
for free.
#Tuukka
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Here’s a thought. Maybe the oversight office isn’t getting the foot traffic they had hoped for because the police misconduct and misbehavior they promised to address isn’t nearly as widespread or rampant as they had originally thought.
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22 people pushed in front of trains in 10 days in NYC. 5 people murdered in Boston over the same period. Community members are fed up and asking: “As Boston becomes more and more like NYC, why is the
@BOSCityCouncil
looking to pay themselves instead of paying police officers?”
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4 days after
@CllrKendraLara
dismissed the value of a public safety detail system that puts 300+ free cops on the streets of Boston everyday, a detail officer helped chase down a gun-toting gangbanger who had just beat up his girlfriend in the South End.
#ButFlaggersAreBetter
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