News and Announcements

Newly Created Massachusetts State Police Unit to Strengthen Statewide Hate Crime Response, Support Victims, and Enhance Community Resiliency

The awards were made possible by the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, a federal grant awarded by the Department of Justice to the Office of Grants and Research

$5 Million Available for Safety Equipment Through EOPSS and DFS

Homeland Security Grant Program awards federal funds to state agencies and regional homeland security advisory councils

Municipal Road Safety Grant Program Delivers Funding to 186 Local Police Departments

Grant Program Improves Public Safety and Enhances Police Transparency and Accountability

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

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.

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

Safer Communities Initiative Fosters Collaborative Approach to Public Safety

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

Massachusetts Fire Service Commission Selects Chief Jon Davine

42 school districts will receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades