Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Friday, 05 March 2010
|
Superintendent William Evans, BFS
On Monday MARCH 8, 2010 Dr. Kevin Gilmartin is going to be speaking about stress and the difficult task of policing in our society at the Boston Teachers Union Hall at the BAYSIDE.
We have been working closely with our unions to try to get as many people to go as possible given the fact we have lost 3 officers in the last 3 years to stress related factors.
Station reps are going based on whether they are on days or firsts. Morning watch reps will be carried working for a later date.
Could you please accommodate anyone who would like to attend the training the best you can without incurring overtime. I encourage you to send all your CSO staff and a few officers from the day and evening shift since everyone could benefit from this discussion.
Day off officers who wish to attend and morning watch officers will be carried as working also. The day shift should attend the 9 am to 1pm session.
Those requesting to go on the first half shift should make their intention know to to their respective Captain and report directly to the Teachers Hall since the second session starts at 4 and runs to 8pm.
Thanks Supt Evans
|
|
Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 21:53 |
|
|
|
Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Friday, 05 March 2010
|
On February 24, 2010, The BPSOF, BPPA, BFD and MassCop attended a hearing at the State House relative to House Bill #4447, an Act Reorganizing Certain Agencies of the Executive Department which would attempt among other things to reduce the number of Civil Service Commissioners from 5 to 2.
I am pleased to announce that our attorney Leah Barrault received the following email from Senator Joyce’s Chief of staff:
Attorney Barrault,
You appeared before the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to testify in opposition to this bill. The Senator wanted me to inform you that the Committee heard your client’s concerns and have worked with the administration on the issue. The Governor is filing a new article 87 bill that will not contain the section pertaining to the Civil Service Commission. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Perkins, Esq.
Chief of Staff
Office of Senator Brian A. Joyce
The governor is going to resubmit his bill without the civil service provisions. So the Civil Service Commission will remain (with 4 commissioners) as is for now
The union will keep track of this and get a copy of the Governor’s bill as resubmitted to the membership.
|
|
|
Written by William J. Walsh
on Friday, 26 February 2010
|
We have had numerous requests for the telephone numbers and email addresses of the various representatives and senators. the Membership is getting tired of the lack of respect we are getting from various elected officials. We will eventually cross-reference our membership database to each area, but this is a long term project.
For the time being, please call the State House at 617-722-2000. The bill #4477 is in Committee Chaired by Rep. Steve Walsh (D-Lynn) and Sen. Brian Joyce (D-Milton/Boston). This Committee will be voting to make a recommendation on H#4447 (the bill to change the civil service Commission) to the entire Legislature "to pass or not to pass". A good place to begin may be to call these Co-Chairmen and express your viewpoint..
Also, please access Mass.Gov. If you go to the Secretary of State's portion of the website, there is a link where you can put in your home address and find out who each elected official is that represents your families.
Any questions, please feel free to call us at the Federation offices.
|
|
Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2010 16:09 |
|
|
|
Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Monday, 01 March 2010
|
As of 5:00pm, this evening the BPSOF is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Joseph Britt, a 31 year veteran of the Department and a 5 year member of the BPSOF, as interim BPSOF representative at Area E-13, Jamaica Plain. Joe will be filling in for Sgt. Winny Cotter who was transferred to Area A-7. Thank you Winny for your service to the Federation and good luck in the new assignment. An election for this position will be held before April 16, 2010. Any Federation member assigned to Area E-13 who wishes to run for this position, should make their intention known in writing to Federation Secretary Maura Flynn within seven days of the election.
|
|
|
Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Wednesday, 24 February 2010
|
There was a hearing this morning at the State House relative to House Bill #4447,an Act Reorganizing Certain Agencies of the Executive Department which would attempt among other things to reduce the number of Civil Service Commissioners from 5 to 2.
The BPSOF, BPPA, BFD and MassCop were all in strong opposition to this bill. Our attorney, Leah Barrault did a great job defending the current process and articulating the need to continue with the current deployment of Commissioners to ensure proper attention to the over 300 cases Civil Service annually hears in regards to the approx. 80,000 civil servants in the Commonwealth.
Please speak to your state representatives and senators and stress your displeasure with this bill, which will severely affect your due process rights.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
