Press Release

Endorsement of State Representative Timothy R. Whelan

Dear Representative Whelan, The State Police Association of Massachusetts respectfully requests your acceptance of an endorsement for your re-election in the First Barnstable district of the Massachusetts House.  Your steadfast commitment to truth and justice represents the highest principles of an American government answerable to its citizens.  Now more than ever, the people of [...]

2021-09-27T13:44:20-04:00

Thanks to the courageous Senators

Early Tuesday morning, ten (10) State Senators stood bravely apart from the hurriedly formed, submitted and rushed-to-vote Senate bill S.2800. The votes cast do not detract or reject police reform, but rather focuses our attention on reforms that are sound, attainable, and well- reasoned. We wish to extend our thanks to Senators Collins, DiZoglio, Fattman, [...]

2021-09-27T13:44:20-04:00

President’s Message To The Membership RE: Senate S.2800 and Qualified Immunity

Dear Association members, It strikes me as fundamentally cruel that absolute or qualified immunity exists in the law for every single government official in Massachusetts, but now the Senate wants to carve out an exception that will overly expose police officers, who have one of the most dangerous jobs that calls for split-second decisions [...]

2023-08-07T11:36:49-04:00

Connecticut State Police Union Offers $1,000 Reward

On Saturday, July 4, 2020, at approximately 0300 hours, in the Town of Danielson, Connecticut, unknown individual(s) forced entry into a locked State Police cruiser and stole several items, including, but not limited to; a semi-automatic Bushmaster XM 15 Rifle. As a result of this threat to the public's safety, the Connecticut State Police [...]

2021-09-27T13:44:20-04:00

Sergeant Doug Weddleton 10-year memorial service at State Police Foxboro

On June 16, 2010, Sergeant Doug Weddleton was killed in the line of duty.  Sgt. Weddleton was working a construction detail on Rt. 95 in Mansfield when he encountered a vehicle that had blocked the ramp.  While speaking with the operator of this vehicle a second vehicle struck the first vehicle, which ultimately caused [...]

2021-09-27T13:44:20-04:00

The role of the Association and a discussion on Qualified Immunity

The State Police Association of Massachusetts was formed in 1968 to represent and act as the exclusive bargaining agent for all members of the uniformed branch of the Department of State Police, in all subject matter and procedures relating to wages, hours, standards of productivity and performance, and any other terms and conditions of [...]

2023-07-12T20:25:29-04:00

The Association Response to UMass & MBTA

The State Police Association of Massachusetts represents the Sergeants and Troopers that make up the uniformed branch of the State Police. For over 150 years, the Massachusetts State Police has served the Commonwealth with distinction, through natural disasters, terrorist attacks, riots and other disturbances. In recent days, we have ensured the safe exercise of [...]

2023-07-12T20:27:00-04:00

The State Police Association of Massachusetts releases statement on protests and violence

Boston, MA – The State Police Association of Massachusetts is outraged at the tragic death of George Floyd.  We denounce in the strongest terms the senseless acts of violence and destruction of property which followed, dishonoring Mr. Floyd's memory. The men and women of the Massachusetts State Police are highly trained, especially in de-escalation [...]

2020-06-05T01:43:11-04:00

The State Police Association of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts State Police Introduce “Chat With a Trooper”

FRAMINGHAM, MA— The State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) and the Massachusetts State Police today announced that they are starting a new program to help a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “Chat with a Trooper” connects a group of senior citizens with volunteer state troopers for a friendly conversation during the COVID crisis.  [...]

2020-05-08T21:16:49-04:00
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