Executive Office of Public Safety and Security | Mass.gov

EOPSS is responsible for the policy development and budgetary oversight of its secretariat agencies, independent programs, and several boards which aid in crime prevention, homeland security preparedness, and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors in the Commonwealth.

Contact Us

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security State Seal

Address

1 Ashburton Place, Suite 2133, Boston, MA 02108

directions

Phone

Main (617) 727-7775

TTY (617) 727-6618

Online

eopsinfo@state.ma.us

Fax

(617) 727-4764

Who we serve

We provide oversight and development for the Commonwealth’s agencies, boards, and commissions in areas such as:

criminal justice
law enforcement
homeland security
emergency preparedness and response

The Office of Public Safety and Inspections is now under the oversight of the Division of Professional Licensure.

Featured services

Search for sex offenders

Domestic violence programs

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Firearms Services

Criminal Record Check Services

Resources for Family and Friends of Inmates

EOPSS Performance Metrics and Goals

Public Records for Public Safety and Security

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Featured Topics for Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Emergencies & Disasters

Victim Assistance

Law Enforcement

Recent news & announcements from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Press Release

Governor Baker Files Legislation to Increase Penalties for Child Predators

6/06/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Legislation will also require strengthened reviews for sexual offenders by court system before release
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Marks One-Year Anniversary of Reforms at Bridgewater State Hospital

5/16/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Significant improvements in delivery of care, hospital administration and staff training
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Honors Correctional Officers of the Year

5/15/2018 Massachusetts Department of Correction

21st Annual Correctional Employee of the Year Awards

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Upcoming Events from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

MPTC Notice of Open Meeting

85 Williams Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 2018 meeting of the MPTC Committee
Building Code Coordinating Council (BCCC) June 21, 2018 Meeting CANCELLED

1 State Road, stow, MA 01775

Thursday, June 21, 2018

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Building Code Coordinating Council (BCCC) June 21, 2018 Meeting CANCELLED

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