Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Municipal and state police officers are urging Connecticut lawmakers to pass a bill that would extend workers' compensation coverage to police and other public safety workers who suffer emotional injuries in the line of duty. Members of Council 4 AFSCE and the Connecticut State Police Union plan to hold a […]

By Kirk Pero Investigating child abuse is often difficult for an inexperienced detective or a patrol officer. Common errors made in these cases in most jurisdictions are: 1. Interviewing a child victim at the scene. 2. Failing to preserve fragile evidence. 3. Failing to build rapport with a victim’s family. Let’s explore each in detail. […]

By Joe Atmonavage Sentinel & Enterprise LUNENBURG, Mass. — The Police Department has received an Underage Alcohol Enforcement Grant to help combat underage drinking. The $4,986 grant is one of 72 total issued to communities across the state by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division and the National Highway […]