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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $4 Million to Protect Nonprofit Organizations From Hate Crimes 

9/27/2023 Office of Grants and Research

A total of $4,013,340 has been awarded through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

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Governor Proclaims Forensic Science Week from September 17 -23, 2023 

9/17/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Governor Maura Healey has declared September 17-23 as Forensic Science Week in honor of the Massachusetts forensic science community and their contributions to public safety.

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Four Berlin Residents Awarded the Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery as part of Annual 9/11 Commemoration 

9/11/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

The neighbors responded to a home explosion that claimed one person’s life, injured another, and destroyed a family home.

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Governor Healey Joins Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police to Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Summer Safety Funding  

7/31/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Safer Communities Initiative Fosters Collaborative Approach to Public Safety

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New Public-Private Partnership Delivers Support to Incarcerated Individuals Navigating the Parole Process and Returning to the Community 

7/21/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Pilot program to assist parole petitioners with parole hearing preparation, development of strong transition plans, and access to community support

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Northampton Fire Chief Appointed Next State Fire Marshal 

7/18/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Massachusetts Fire Service Commission Selects Chief Jon Davine

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $3 Million to Improve Public School Security 

7/11/2023 Office of Grants and Research

42 school districts will receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Expansion of Services and Shelter for Families Experiencing Homelessness  

6/23/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Family Welcome Center in Allston will serve as a central entry point to connect families with basic necessities, services, and shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod

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Department of Correction Ends MCI - Cedar Junction Housing Operations and Dissolves Department Disciplinary Unit 

6/21/2023 Massachusetts Department of Correction

Project Completion Advances Restrictive Housing Elimination and Discipline Reform

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The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Announces Leadership Transition 

6/15/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

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2023 Summer Public Safety Interns Begin their Summer of Service 

6/07/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Executive Office of Public Safety and Security welcomes cohort of more than 50 diverse young professionals

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26th Massachusetts Correctional Employee of the Year Ceremony Honors State and County Officials 

5/03/2023 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

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Nearly $800K Awarded for Services for Emergency Responders 

4/27/2023 Office of Grants and Research

Critical Incident Stress Management grants support 11 police departments.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3 Million in Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grants 

4/05/2023 Office of Grants and Research

2023 grant cycle includes new pilot program to assist at-risk organizations with security personnel costs.