Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

UNION RIPS STATE FOR TAKING TWO YEARS TO CHARGE INMATE IN ASSAULT.

08/24/2026

The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union proudly endorses Greg Connor for Norfolk County District Attorney.

08/23/2026

TAKING CARE OF OUR OWN: STANDING WITH THE EDWARDS FAMILY

For 28 years, Correction Officer John David Edwards served the Massachusetts Department of Correction with professionalism, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to public safety.

On May 31, 2026, Officer Edwards suffered a medical emergency while at his post at North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner. He passed away later that day at the age of 56.

Recently, CPOF Honor Guard member and former Massachusetts DOC Honor Guard Commander Joseph Garretson joined current Honor Guard Commander Lieutenant John Haskell in presenting financial assistance from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation to John’s wife, Jana, at her home.

This presentation represented more than financial assistance. It was a reminder to Jana and the Edwards family that they remain surrounded by a correctional community that remembers John’s service and stands beside those he loved.

John dedicated nearly three decades to serving at MCI Concord and NCCI Gardner. Away from the institution, he was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, listening to music, playing his guitars, and visiting his cabin in Maine—his “happy place.”

CPOF is honored to stand beside Jana, their four daughters, and the entire Edwards family during this difficult time.

This is what it means to take care of our own.

Rest easy, Officer Edwards. Your service and legacy will never be forgotten.

08/18/2026

The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union proudly endorses David Solet for Middlesex County District Attorney.

08/18/2026

Massachusetts state rep. outraged over DOC not revealing inmates who received $6 million settlement: ‘Taxpayers deserve a full transparent disclosure of what happened and who benefits from it’

08/18/2026

The $6.75 million settlement followed inmate claims of a “Retaliatory Force Campaign” during the nearly monthlong secure status imposed after the 2020 attack that hospitalized four COs

08/17/2026

The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union responded following a Herald report detailing inmates who received portions of a $6.75 million settlement related to facility response to a 2020 incident at the Souza-Baranowski…

08/16/2026

Massachusetts inmates charged for attacking correction officers received $6 million settlement payouts: ‘They’re getting rewarded for something they caused’