The scandal-scarred Massachusetts State Police is beyond repair and needs to be dissolved and replaced with a modern, civilian-led force that's fully accountable to the public.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-26 06:30:33">September 26, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.</time>

The scandal-scarred Massachusetts State Police is beyond repair and needs to be dissolved and replaced with a modern, civilian-led force that’s fully accountable to the public.{ai:summary}<p>The Massachusetts State Police is deemed irreparable due to ongoing scandals and is recommended for dissolution. A call has been made for the establishment of a new, civilian-led force that prioritizes public accountability. </p><p>#politics</p>

Battenfeld: Eliminate scandal-scarred state police and replace it with civilian-led force

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