Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Happy Independence Day from all of us at EOPSS! We wish you a fun, safe celebration, and we remember those serving around the world in defense of our freedom!🎆

Well done, Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee! The successful completion of the Bridge Academy marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure uniform training standards for law enforcement statewide. The Bridge Academy was an essential element of the landmark 2020 police reform law, designed to bridge the gap between prior officer training and the new standards required for POST certification. Congratulations to the MPTC, its many program partners, and all of the participating officers! 

🎉 We are thrilled to announce, the MPTC hit a major milestone in police reform and wraps up the Bridge Academy! The successful conclusion of the Bridge Academy marks a significant step forward in our commitment to professionalism and excellence in law enforcement. Read more 🔗:https://lnkd.in/eJF-SyJc

Today, EOPSS Deputy Secretary Susan Terrey was proud to join a dedicated team of federal, state, and local partners who have worked hard all year to ensure that the July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell is a fun, safe, and family-friendly celebration for all. Events of this magnitude present unique challenges and require extensive planning. Massachusetts has a proud history of strong relationships among our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Our unified approach and combination of resources support our collective ability to prepare, prevent, and respond as needed. The EOPSS team is deeply grateful to our many partners, including the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts National Guard, MBTA, Boston Police and Fire, Cambridge Police and Fire, EMS, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra for their essential role in safety and security planning for one of the Commonwealth’s most beloved celebrations. We look forward to welcoming thousands of revelers to the Esplanade. Here are a few safety tips to ensure a safe and fun celebration: -      See something, say something -      Leave the fireworks to the professionals -      Practice water safety, especially with young children Happy 4th, Massachusetts! 🎉

July is Disability Pride Month. EOPSS welcomes this opportunity to highlight some of our agencies' efforts to promote public safety and enhance accessibility across Massachusetts. EOPSS and its agencies offer various services to better assist community members with disabilities in the event of an emergency or interaction.

🚨📅 Massachusetts law enforcement, fire, EMTs, and paramedics, mark your calendars! Join us for a vital symposium on Illicit Narcotics sponsored by Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee, and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services! Learn from experts about current threats like fentanyl and xylazine, as well as guidance for testing and developing Community Response Emergency Drug Overdose Teams. Don't miss out on this training opportunity! 🚔🚒🚑

On this #PTSD Awareness Day, EOPSS remains committed to raising awareness of mental health challenges and ending the stigma around asking for help. Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and other services are vital to ensuring the wellbeing of emergency responders who have experienced a traumatic or critical incident. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is proud to invest in essential support services for our first responders.

🤖 Check out this Boston Globe story about the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's latest innovation: the first-in-the-nation use of the Boston Dynamics SPOT robot to enhance forensic pathology and death investigation services. As a pioneer in modern forensic facility management, incorporating the Boston Dynamics SPOT robot reflects the OCME's leadership in using advanced technology to bolster forensic pathology services and prioritize agency safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. This innovation will enhance the OCME's telepathology program, a service that allows medical examiners to remotely conduct external examinations for eligible and non-complex cases. In addition, this sophisticated technology offers wide-ranging uses, such as personnel protection from infectious exposure and chemical hazards, data collection and analysis, among other essential continuity of operations and resiliency functions. ⬇ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaf7FaQ5

🏆 Recently, the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) awarded EOPSS the Secretariat Exceptional Performance Award for Diversity and the Three Cheers Award for reaching three out of four diversity benchmarks set by SDO.   🎉The EOPSS team congratulates the Massachusetts State Police on receiving the SDO's Spotlight Award for diversity!   The EOPSS team was honored to be recognized and to reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing diversity and inclusion in every facet of our work.   Pictured l-r: SDO Executive Director Bill McAvoy, JD, MBA presents EOPSS Director of Special Projects Christina Lento with diversity awards.

📢 EOPSS is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Madeline Amy Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery. The award recognizes a civilian who has demonstrated exceptional bravery under imminent danger and without regard for personal safety to save another life. Scan the QR code to submit!