Important: Request for Updated Signature Files for MA Police ID Program
Chiefs, please forward to your ID Administrator As part of our ongoing implementation activities, we are currently validating the card design and image assets that…
State 911 Department’s July 2026 Newsletter
Attached please find the State 911 Department’s Monthly Newsletter for July
AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards
Hello Chiefs, It is that time of year again and we are planning for the 2026 Community Traffic Safety Awards recognizing the good work of…
Legislative Alert – Raising the Age of Criminal Majority to 19
MCOPA Legislative Action Alert URGENT: Contact Your Massachusetts State Representative Today Exclude Senate Amendment 495 (Raise the Age) – From the Economic Development Bill Conference…
Legal Advisory: Select Board and City Council Liaisons to the Police Department
Jointly prepared by Attorney Jack Collins and Attorney Eric R. Atstupenas. A chief calls in the fall, a few months after town elections or a…
New Resource: Restraining Order Court Process Video
Dear Members, We’re pleased to share a valuable new resource from the Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force: Requesting a Restraining Order – A…
Share Your ALPR Success Stories with MCOPA
Chiefs, The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association is launching a new members-only forum topic to collect Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) success stories from departments…
2026 Annual Training Conference – Registration Now Open!
Command with Purpose: Shaping the Future of Policing September 15 – 17, 2026 / 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Four Points by Sheraton – Norwood…
Legislative Alert – Senate Amendment 495
MCOPA Legislative Action Alert URGENT: Contact Your Massachusetts State Senator Today Oppose Senate Amendment 495 – Changes to the Age of Criminal Majority The Massachusetts…
Bulletproof Vest Program
Bulletproof Vest Program Application accepted on a rolling basis The Office of Grants and Research has state funds available through the Bulletproof Vest Program to reimburse Massachusetts…