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Court mandates civilian police oversight in Springfield

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The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has ruled that the city of Springfield will now have a fully authorized civilian police commission board. Previously the superintendent of the police commission was in charge of hiring, promoting, and disciplining police officers. It has yet to be determined how the board will handle disciplinary action going forward.

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Court mandates civilian police oversight in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has ruled that the city of Springfield will now have a fully authorized civilian police commission board. Holyoke police seeking public’s help in locating missing child A city council meeting was held Monday at Springfield City Hall to discuss the current police commission being stripped of its powers. Previously the superintendent of the police commission was in charge of h…

·Springfield, United States
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WWLP broke the news in Springfield, United States on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
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