Massachusetts police departments see ‘pretty depressing’ decline in potential new recruits
Updated Mar 08, 2021;
Posted Mar 08, 2021
In this file photo from July 2019, recruits are sworn in as Springfield police officers after graduating from the academy.
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SPRINGFIELD Looking to find college graduates with an interest in law enforcement, the Springfield Police Department recently set up a booth at a Westfield State University career fair.
The university offers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in criminal justice so it seemed like a good bet, said Police Commissioner Cheryl C. Clapprood.
“We got one person that came to our booth to talk to us,” she said in an interview. “And he found out he was at the wrong booth.”
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Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Media Contact for Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Encouraging Customers to Renew Expired Inspection Stickers
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Encouraging Customers to Renew Expired Inspection Stickers
Over 584,000 active MA vehicle registrations currently in need of annual emissions and safety inspections
Law enforcement currently encouraged to use their discretion and help remind and not cite expired drivers whenever possible
1,800 local inspection stations conducting business in accordance with public health guidelines and safety protocols; station locater available at https://www.mavehiclecheck.com/apps/station-locator
QUINCY – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is ramping up customer communication efforts to encourage anyone driving one of over 584,000 registered vehicles with an expired Massachusetts’ inspection sticker on their vehicle’s front windsh