What to Know
- Recent controversies, including fallout from testimony by Trooper Michael Proctor in the Karen Read case to the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, a trooper at the Massachusetts State Police Academy, are raising questions about the state of policing in the Commonwealth
- NBC10 Boston is taking a deep dive into the issue, specifically focusing on Massachusetts State Police and our district attorney's offices, in a new series, "Commonwealth Confidential: State of Policing"
- We'll address the history of scandals with Massachusetts State Police, current public perception of the agency, how the system works compared to other states and more
- You can watch by tuning in to NBC10 Boston or our free 24/7 streaming channel, plus check the app or our website for digital extras breaking down the documents and data collected during our reporting
An author who researches homicides in Massachusetts says the Karen Read trial exposed something about the state police that she's suspected for years.
Despite Massachusetts State Police's high homicide solve rate, she says, across the state, murder investigations are susceptible to conflicts of interest and a lack of oversight.
We talk to legal experts who weigh in on the system in the commonwealth. Click here for more.
Here's a look at our stories.
Monday, Nov. 18: A look at the history of scandals at Massachusetts State Police
Tuesday, Nov. 19: What is public perception of Mass. State Police?
Wednesday, Nov. 20: How Massachusetts investigates officers' use of deadly force and how it compares to other states
Thursday, Nov. 21: What is the culture like at the Mass. State Police Academy?
Friday, Nov. 22. The state is not known for transparency or strong open records law. How does that impact police accountability?
Here's a look at payroll data at Massachusetts State Police
