AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoState Police Overhaul: Massachusetts State Police Academy will pause new recruit training while it implements urgent reforms after a trainee’s death, including new instructor training, tighter injury tracking, and a civilian training director—an outside report found management and safety failures tied to stress and unsafe sparring. Cambridge Policing Tech: Cambridge voted to end its ShotSpotter contract, citing privacy and over-policing concerns; the city will stop using the system within 90 days. Harvard/MIT Assault Search: Police say a man who attacked a Harvard student in a dorm entrance attempt also tried to enter an MIT residence hall soon after, and they’re asking the public to identify him. Congress Legacy: Tributes continue after former Rep. Barney Frank died at 86, remembered for Dodd-Frank reforms and LGBTQ rights. Local Governance: Lawrence commissioners will review a proposed $408M, 2027–31 capital plan focused on streets and accessibility, while staff recommend against several new amenities. Community & Culture: Lawrence’s Busker Festival and Art Tougeau return for a weekend of street performances.
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