19 Massachusetts police officers honored with state's highest award for law enforcement
The George L. Hanna Memorial Award is named for fallen state trooper George L. Hanna, whose family was on hand for the award ceremony Wednesday.
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The George L. Hanna Memorial Award is named for fallen state trooper George L. Hanna, whose family was on hand for the award ceremony Wednesday.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu congratulated the new officers, telling them they have "one of the most important jobs in Boston."
The two men were suffering from cardiac arrest in separate incidents when they were saved by police in Stoughton. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
With less than two months to go before the holiday season, the organizers of "Shop with a Cop" in Massachusetts are looking for donations to support hundreds of children.
Young Marine Jordan Ramirez arrived in Massachusetts Thursday on his walk through five states in five days.
Wearing a Young Marines uniform and carrying an American flag, Jordan Ramirez has arrived in Massachusetts to walk through five states in five days.
There are questions about who is training new police officers after a WBZ-TV investigation found serious complaints against dozens of instructors at police academies in Massachusetts.
A monthslong WBZ-TV investigation found dozens of the instructors teaching police recruits in Massachusetts have checkered histories, including serious sustained complaints and criminal behavior. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
A program that connects kids, Lowell police officers and therapy horses at a farm is building trust and teaching some valuable lessons.
WBZ's Mike Sullivan reports.
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018.
An officer forced out of a police department was able to hold onto another job teaching new recruits.
"I was just assaulted by a police officer," the motorist told 911. "He punched me in the face through my window."
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
A Hanson police officer performed an act of kindness on Thursday night.
"Their families shouldn't have to fight for their pensions," said State Rep. Jessica Giannino of Revere.
Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed after a burglary suspect she was chasing collided head-on with her cruiser on Friday.
A cheating investigation is underway at several police academies in Massachusetts, the I-Team has learned.
Juan Gonzalez was ordered held without bail Monday, two days after he allegedly attacked two Newton Police officers responding to a call.
Two Newton police officers are recovering after being attacked on the job. One ended up with a concussion.
The body camera program launches Monday, with around 300 Worcester officers set to wear cameras on their shifts.
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Black children and kids with disabilities were disproportionately impacted, according to CBS News analysis of Education Department data.
The WBZ I-Team has learned 19 police officers are no longer certified to serve in Massachusetts because of a new effort to boost the public's trust in law enforcement.
