Massachusetts Parole Officers’ Association

10/05/2026

GOOD MORNING & HAPPY CAPE COD MONDAY!
I’m proud to have the endorsement of the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association again this year.

The men and women of the MPOA do important work that sometimes doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. They play a vital role in public safety by supervising individuals released from incarceration, holding them accountable, and making sure the conditions of their parole are followed.

As a former police officer, I know how important accountability is. Public safety comes first, and our parole officers deserve our respect, our support, and the resources they need to do this difficult and sometimes dangerous job.

I’m proud to stand with them, have their backs, and have their endorsement.

Thank you to the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association for your support and for everything you do to keep our communities safe.

God bless our parole officers. Keep them safe. Keep them strong.
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Massachusetts Parole Officers’ Association

10/02/2026

GREAT NEWS! OFFICER GINNETTY IS COMING HOME, TODAY AT 5:30!
Barnstable Police Officer Peter Ginnetty is finally coming home!

After numerous surgeries and weeks in a Boston hospital, Peter is coming home to his family, his brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and his community.

He has a long road ahead with his recovery, but today we celebrate the fact that HE IS ALIVE AND HE IS COMING HOME!

Peter was nearly killed a few weeks ago when he was struck by a drunk driver while directing traffic in Hyannis. He and his family have been overwhelmed by the prayers, support and help they have received from so many people.

Now let’s give Peter the welcome home he deserves!

If you can, PLEASE COME OUT AND PACK THE ROTARY AT EXIT 65 IN WEST BARNSTABLE as Peter comes home today at 5:30PM with a full police es**rt around the rotary and over the First Responder Appreciation Bridge.

Bring your American flag. Bring your family. Say a prayer. Wave, cheer and let Peter know just how much this community cares about him.

Let’s show Officer Ginnetty and his family that everyone in the FIGHTIN’ FIFTH and all over Cape Cod is behind them all the way.

WELCOME HOME, BROTHER!
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Barnstable Police Department
Town of Barnstable
West Barnstable Fire Department
Barnstable Police K9 Foundation
West Barnstable Civic Association
Barnstable Police Citizens Academy Network
Barnstable Police School Resource Officer Unit

10/01/2026

The MPOA is pleased to offer our endorsement of Elizabeth Dionne for State Treasurer!

10/01/2026

We proudly endorse State Representative Steve Xiarhos in his bid for re-election of the Fighting Fifth, 5th Barnstable District! Our members appreciate your continuous guidance and support. Good luck, sir! 🫡

05/31/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Massachusetts Department of Correction announces the sudden line-of-duty death of Correction Officer John Edwards, a 28-year veteran of the Department assigned to North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner. This morning, Officer Edwards suffered a medical emergency at his post and passed away.

Commissioner Shawn Jenkins issued the following statement in tribute to the fallen officer:

“Today, we mourn the loss of Correction Officer John Edwards, who served the Department of Correction for nearly three decades with unwavering dedication to our public safety mission. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, and offer them our full support in the difficult days ahead. His service will never be forgotten.”

05/25/2026

In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

Yesterday, on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, a serious act of violence erupted in broad daylight. Tyler Brown was under parole supervision as well as on probation. During the course of his actions, several rounds were discharged from a semi-automatic r***e causing bodily injury and property damage. Brown is prohibited by law from possessing or owning a fi***rm as he is a convicted felon and under the supervision of Parole. This senseless violence was stopped by a heroic Massachusetts State Trooper, officers from the Cambridge Police Department and a proud Marine Corps veteran who is a lawfully armed citizen.

The Massachusetts Parole Officers’ Association recognizes and appreciates the hard work of our partners in Law Enforcement. We also recognize the road to recovery for those who were injured and wish them a speedy and full recovery. We will continue to fulfill our commitment to serving the community and protecting the interests of Public Safety.

Lastly, we commend the Parole Officer’s swift action in recognizing the immediate threat that Brown posed to himself and the public once the officer learned Brown was in possession of a fi***rm. The PO promptly notified the appropriate authorities in an attempt to mitigate the threat. It is not lost on us that this is a traumatic situation for all involved, including the parole officer that had built a rapport with Brown in an attempt to rehabilitate him.

Please see full NBC10 Boston article in comments.

Cambridge Police Department
Massachusetts State Police
Boston Police Department (Official)
State Police Association of Massachusetts

05/12/2026

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
In broad daylight, another violent criminal suspect allegedly opened fire in our communities, putting innocent lives and law enforcement officers directly in danger. Once again, we are reminded of the serious failures within the Massachusetts criminal justice system when repeat violent offenders are given slap-on-the-wrist treatment instead of meaningful consequences.

Revolving door justice does not work.

It is time the pressure is put where it belongs — on judges, parole boards, and every part of the system that continues releasing dangerous repeat offenders back onto our streets.

Just ask the Gannon family.
Just ask the Tarentino family.
Just ask the Chesna family.

Their loved ones are no longer with us because violent criminals were given chance after chance instead of being held accountable. That leads to tragedy.

Tomorrow, we lay Trooper Trainor to rest.

And yesterday, because of the bravery and professionalism of the heroes in blue, along with a United States Marine veteran who was legally armed and able to carry a fi***rm, more bloodshed was prevented.

We are fortunate today that we are not planning funerals for a Massachusetts State Trooper, a Cambridge Police Officer, or innocent citizens.

That suspect never should have been on the streets in the first place.

Since yesterday’s shooting, we have also learned that the individual responsible allegedly has a long violent criminal history in Massachusetts and has previously engaged in dangerous confrontations with law enforcement, including Boston-area officers, yet was still walking the streets freely. That reality should stop everyone in their tracks.

How do you think that makes officers feel?How do you think it makes their families feel — their spouses, their children, their parents who worry every time the phone rings or the shift runs late?

What does it say to the men and women in uniform who go to work every day knowing they may be the ones standing between that offender and innocent people?

This is not new to me, and it is not new to law enforcement.

My brother in blue, Yarmouth Police Officer K-9 Sergeant Sean Gannon, should still be working today. Instead, Sean rests in peace, and K-9 Nero survived with a bullet still in his body after confronting another violent repeat offender.

The person who murdered Sean had a Massachusetts criminal record with 125 prior charges and was still walking the streets, still committing crimes, still receiving slap-on-the-wrist treatment — until he murdered a police officer.

In law enforcement, we have a saying:“What is predictable is preventable.”

This is preventable.

It starts with fully supporting the men and women in law enforcement who risk their lives every day and every night to protect complete strangers — giving them the tools, the training, and the staffing levels they need to keep all of us safe.

But it also means dropping the hammer on people who repeatedly commit violent crimes.

That is what prisons are for — to keep dangerous offenders behind bars and keep innocent people safe.

Most people believe dangerous criminals are locked away after repeated violent acts, but those of us in law enforcement know the truth. There are hundreds more walking our streets every day in Massachusetts with long violent criminal records.

And every single day, it is the men, women, and K9s in uniform who stand as the thin blue line between good and evil.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
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Massachusetts State Police
Cambridge Police Department
Yarmouth Police Dept.
Auburn MA Police Department
Weymouth Police Department
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
State Police Association of Massachusetts
Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association
Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
Massachusetts Police Association
Massachusetts Coalition of Police
The New England PBA, Inc.
Boston Police Patrolmen's Association
Massachusetts Parole Officers’ Association

05/06/2026

The MPOA would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Massachusetts State Police and Trooper Kevin Trainor’s friends and family. Thank you for your bravery and selfless service. Rest in peace, Sir.