Amid series of scandals, police reform moves to forefront of Boston mayoral campaign
By Milton J. Valencia and Matt Stout Globe Staff,Updated May 18, 2021, 7:47 p.m.
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Police prepared for a groupâs protest in January. Political support from the police unions means votes and campaign donations.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff/file
The Boston Police Department, already in deep disarray after two high-profile scandals, has taken center stage in the mayorâs race after a damning report laid bare an internal culture of secrecy and scant accountability, and raised disturbing questions about how police commissioner Dennis White landed in the top job despite a pattern of alleged domestic violence.