SPRINGFIELD — The rollercoaster that embattled Springfield Police Officer Gregg Bigda’s employment continues its twists and turns.Accused of a litany of civil rights violations since 2016 and weathering a federal police brutality trial after which he was acquitted in 2021, the former narcotics detective has...
The newest brewery in Worcester is, in a word, odd. But the moment you step in, it’s clear that the weirdness and fun is by design.Odd By Worcester is a self-described ‘90s-themed brewery with a small taproom space in Worcester’s downtown Midtown Mall. The snug...
BOSTON — Jake DeBrusk knew the question and still smiled when he answered it.How relieved was he that Friday’s 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline had come and gone and he was still a member of the Bruins? ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — When the Celtics tinkered with the depth of their roster at the trade deadline, they had to part ways with a pair of players in the “Stay Ready” bench group. That included reserve guard Dalano Banton, who was shipped to the Trail...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D Not all of the great technology that has been applied in law enforcement has been accessible to small agencies, and some have limited value anyway. The exception appears to be the advent of the drone. More appropriately described as unmanned aerial...
WESTFIELD — Last week, Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Science, Technology and Engineering Supervisor Lauren Figy Cadigan met with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to present their application for a Career Innovation Pathways designation for a manufacturing engineering curriculum at Westfield High School.Cadigan...
By Sarah RoebuckPolice1ROYALTON, Vt. — A Vermont State Police trooper was airlifted with severe injuries to a hospital after the patrol vehicle he was driving crashed into the back of a fire truck, VNews reports.The crash happened on March 8, when the trooper’s SUV rear-ended...
PRESS RELEASEGASTONIA, N.C. — Premier Body Armor, a leader in providing advanced ballistic protection, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Level IIIA Ballistic Helmet: The Fortis Ballistic Helmet. This high-cut, lightweight ballistic helmet is engineered to deliver unparalleled protection, precision fit, and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A California police department that has had civilian community service officers since 1980 has changed their titles and upped their numbers in the past year, KSBY reported.The San Luis Obispo Police Department renamed its Field Service Technicians to...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1MARANA, Ariz. — A multi-agency law enforcement investigation team has released body camera and helicopter footage of an officer using a rifle to take down an armed suspect at long range, the Arizona Daily Star reported.The Feb. 10 incident began when officers from...