On April 8, 2024 the Arbitrator issued a decision in favor of NEPBA Local 575 holding that the Employer’s decision to terminate the Grievant, CO XXX, on January 15, 2023, was not supported by just cause. CO XXX began receiving Workers Compensation Benefits after suffering an on-the-job knee injury. After being unable to return to […]
Wellpoint Continues Partnership with Boston Center Charlie Coyle, 98.5 The Sports Hub, State Police Association of Massachusetts, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, and Local Police to Raise Awareness Around First Responder Mental Health WOBURN, MASS. (March 26, 2024) – Every day, first responders face off against dangerous situations in the line of duty. These high-stress situations day after […]
(3/22/24) The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission has provided notice of the suspension of the law enforcement certification of Lawrence provisional police chief William Castro. The order of suspension from the Massachusetts POST Commission said Castro “engaged in a motor-vehicle pursuit in violation of the policies of the Lawrence Police Department,” was untruthful in his […]