News and Announcements

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

Welcomes Rescue Dog Named “Bandit” to Support Staff Wellness and Stress Relief  

One-time federal funds will support 25 faith-based organizations

Reidy Recognized for Service, Innovation and Support of Victims;   Deputy Secretary and Homeland Security Undersecretary Susan Terrey   Appointed as Interim Secretary

District Attorneys, State Police, Local Departments, and Community Organizations Partner to Reduce Crime and Enhance Community Safety