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      Project Smile

      MSP Troopers accept stuffed animals from Project Smile director Catherine Pisacane

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      National Association of Attorneys General Panel

      Col. Alben is pictured with BPD Comm Davis, Atty Gen Coakley and 1st Asst Atty Gen Bedrosian after presenting a panel discussion at the National Association of Attorneys General in regards to the cooperative response to the Boston Marathon Bombings.
       

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    • Colonel Timothy Alben speaks at the 2013 Law Enforcement Conference held at Middlesex Community College

      2013 Law Enforcement Conference at Middlesex Community College

      Colonel Timothy Alben speaks at the 2013 Law Enforcement Conference held at Middlesex Community College

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    • Final Tribute

      Final Tribute

      MSP pay tribute to Former Governor Paul Cellucci, while the Command Staff salutes the casket being carried by State Police pallbearers.

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      Members of the MSP Command Staff and the FMSTA at the 2013 Memorial Service

      Members of the MSP Command Staff and the FMSTA at the 2013 Memorial Service

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      Student Trooper Program 2013

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French & Electric Blue - June 2013

French & Electric Blue June 2013 Issue

The June issue of “French and Electric Blue’ has arrived and is full of news about the Massachusetts State Police. Colonel Alben movingly describes his experience at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in his monthly message and also discusses the status of the 81st RTT. The wide variety of training being held at the State Police Academy is showcased. The feature article is a moving tribute to the son of Retired Captain Albert Pucino, who was killed in Afghanistan. The relocation of State Police Brighton H-5 is also highlighted.

Sgt Mike Peters and Tpr Mike Mazza Given Awards by Department of Fire Services

Sgt Mike Peters
Col. Alben, Sgt Mike Peters, Fire Marshall Steve Coan & CptJeanne Stewart are shown presenting a citation from the Department of Fire Services to Sgt. Mike Peters for his investigative efforts in the South Shore serial arsonist case.

Trooper Mike Mazza
(L-R) Colonel Alben, Trooper Mike Mazza, Fire Marshall Steve Coan, Captain Jeanne Stewart

Colonel Alben, Fire Marshall Steve Coan and Captain Jeanne Stewart presented citations from the Department of Fire Services to Sgt Mike Peters and Tpr. Mike Mazza recognizing their investigative efforts.  Sgt Peters was honored for his work on the South Shore serial arson case and Tpr Mazza received his award for his work in the identification of a serial arsonist in Northampton.

Western Mass Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial Marks 25th Anniversary

Wmass LE Memorial
Photo (L to R): Lt Bill Scott, SP Russell; Lt James Dalton, SP Northampton; Capt Steve Gawron, BHQ; Tpr James Allen, SP Westfield; Maj Barry O’Brien, BHQ; Lt Bill Blackmer, SP Cheshire; Lt David Buell, SP Lee; Lt Paul D’Auteuil, SP Springfield.

 

On May 22, 2013, the Western Mass Chiefs of Police Association held their Annual Police Memorial Day Service outside the Western Massachusetts Police Training Academy on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College. This year, the names of four officers were unveiled after being inscribed this year on the Western Massachusetts Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The officers’ names are: Kevin Ambrose, Springfield PD; Jose Torres, Westfield PD; James Reynolds and David Zolendziewski, both from Holyoke PD.