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New Study Shows Increased Seat Belt Use in Massachusetts

1/05/2026 Office of Grants and Research

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

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Announces Latest Results from Efforts to Prevent Drugs and Contraband in State Prisons

12/17/2025 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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

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State and Local Police Participate in Street Takeover Discussion

12/03/2025 Massachusetts State Police

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

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Faith-Based Safety & Security Seminar Welcomes Hundreds of Leaders from Across the Commonwealth

11/18/2025 Massachusetts State Police

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

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Governor Healey Appoints Gina K. Kwon as Secretary of Public Safety and Security

11/12/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $300,000 in Traffic Safety Outreach Grants

11/07/2025 Office of Grants and Research

Grants Support Ongoing Efforts by Nonprofits

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Convenes 4th Annual

11/06/2025 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Emerging Adult Summit to Advance Rehabilitation, Reentry, and Opportunity for Justice-Involved Young Adults 

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Study Confirms Impact of Rehabilitative Programming on Reducing Recidivism

11/05/2025 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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

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Massachusetts Department of Correction and Boston College Announce Expansion of Undergraduate Program to MCI-Framingham

10/22/2025 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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

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Governor Healey, Colonel Noble Announce Results of Recent Enforcement Efforts to Deter Illegal Street Takeovers

10/16/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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

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Massachusetts Department of Correction Expands Comfort Dog Program

10/14/2025 Massachusetts Department of Correction

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $2.6 Million to Protect Massachusetts Nonprofits from Extremist Violence

10/07/2025 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

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

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Governor Healey Announces Retirement of Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy 

9/30/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Progress of 2025 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative

9/24/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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