News and Announcements

New plan enhances victim safety and improves statewide response to sex trafficking

Shannon Community Safety Initiative marks 20 years of community-led crime reduction and intervention

Grants will bolster law enforcement capabilities for FIFA World Cup 2026 and other Large-Scale Events

New Service Connects Individuals in DOC Custody with Qualified Healthcare Professionals Via DOC-Issued Tablets

Federal Funds will Support 42 Ongoing Programs

Seat belt use increased for the third straight year amid ongoing efforts

Joint DOC–State Police Task Force Disrupts K2 and Synthetic Cannabinoid Introduction Schemes

Officials shared best practices to share actionable intelligence, enhance community safety through enforcement, and deter future takeovers.

Public Safety Officials debuted new hate crimes reporting platform to simplify standard data collection and make it easier for leaders to identify and respond to statewide trends

Grants Support Ongoing Efforts by Nonprofits

New analysis finds lower one-year recidivism rates among individuals who completed vocational, educational and treatment programs

Incarcerated Individuals Earn Credits Toward Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Liberal Arts Upon Completion

Two recent operations with state and local police resulted in arrests and seizures across Eastern Massachusetts; Administration awards $14 million in traffic safety grant awards to 200+ local police departments