Massachusetts State Police

Rule Changes

Enforces the staffing order

A Massachusetts appeals court ruled that State Police commanders can order troopers to work the Esplanade on July 4th, even when their union contract promises the holiday off. The October 13 decision upholds a state law giving the colonel broad authority to require extra duty whenever he deems it in the public interest.

Updated Oct 14

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Subject of the ruling; reviewing whether to appeal

The Massachusetts State Police must tell the public where its automatic license plate reader cameras sit, a Suffolk Superior Court judge ruled September 2. The agency is reviewing the decision and weighing an appeal; it has 30 days from the judgment to file.

Updated Sep 7