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Welcome to the Department of State Police agency landing page within the Executive Office of Public Safety Portal. Click to learn more about our current initiatives designed to further the Public Safety mission.
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Today, April 29, 2008, Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced the promotion of 67 members of the State Police. The ceremony was held at the State Police Headquarters in Framingham at 7:00 p.m.
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On Wednesday April 9, 2008, in a ceremony held at Massachusetts State Police General Headquarters, Mr. Richard Bates, Division Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) presented two FMCSA Leadership Awards to the Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (CVES).
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The Massachusetts State Police and local police joined together today at the Natick District Court to raise awareness about the dangers of aggressive and distracted driving. The event kicked-off the Commonwealth's 2008 "Road Respect" Mobilization, a statewide coordinated effort involving additional directed traffic enforcement and public information that runs through April 16, 2008.
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On Friday March 14, 2008, Colonel Mark Delaney, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, met with Commissioner Fachtna Murphy and Chief Inspector Kathleen O'Toole of the Garda Siochana during a visit to State Police General Headquarters. The Garda Siochana is Ireland's National Police Force which Murphy has served as Commissioner since 2007. Kathleen O'Toole currently serves as the Chief Inspector of the Garda Inspectorate but was formerly a Lieutenant Colonel on the Massachusetts State Police from 1992 to 1994.
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On January 18, the MSP was at the Charles River Esplanade Lagoon in Boston to demonstrate the inherent dangers of thin ice and the lifesaving steps in an ice emergency. Troopers assigned to the Underwater Recovery Unit and the Marine Section demonstrated a simulated recovery.
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On Jan 11, the MSP hosted a child safety fair at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree in observance of the 11th Annual National AMBER Alert Awareness Day. This day honors the memory of Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas in 1996.
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"Keeping our roads safer during the holidays is a top priority for those involved with highway safety in Massachusetts," said Sheila Burgess, Director of Highway Safety for EOPSS. "We need to keep working together year-round to educate everyone of the dangers of impaired driving and underage drinking."
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We urge motorists to be safe on the roads of the Commonwealth this winter. If possible, do not travel, or keep travel to a minimum during periods of winter weather in order to allow snow removal crews to clear the roadway. For those who need to drive in adverse winter weather conditions, the State Police recommend these winter driving safety tips.
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For over 20 years, the MSP has partnered with the USMC in providing drop-off areas for toys donated to Toys for Tots. As in years past, this year people can drop-off new, unwrapped toys at any State Police Barracks through Friday December 14th. This holiday season there is a specific need for toys designed for children under 2-years-old and for non-violent toys for children ages 9-12.
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Award recipients include state and local police officers and 3 civilians. The award recipients were honored for contributing to public safety, for performing acts of bravery and for engaging in police work that was beyond the call of duty.
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As part of the Fall 2007 "Click It or Ticket" Mobilization, we are encouraging safer driving and increased safety belt use during the Thanksgiving Holiday. A "Click It or Ticket" media event took place on November 20, 2007 at State Police General Headquarters in Framingham.
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On October 5, 2007, members of the State Police were recognized in an Awards Ceremony and Luncheon held at the Sheraton Boston. Lt/Col. Walsh, Deputy Superintendent, presented the Department's winners with their Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance (PRP).
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Major Alben completed a Master of Arts Degree in Homeland Security Studies at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) on Sept. 21, 2007, in Monterey, CA.
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On September 26, Sgt. Robert Sylvester attended the 12th Annual Criminal Justice Fair at Westfield State College. Over 100 federal, state and local law enforcement officials participated in this event.
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