In response to WBUR's recent investigation into police chief hiring practices, both U.S. senators from Massachusetts criticized mandates that prevent outsiders from being hired.
After a WBUR and ProPublica investigation, officials say insider-only hiring practices in police departments like Revere’s may limit diversity and violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
After a WBUR and ProPublica investigation of Revere's policy that requires the city to hire a police chief internally, U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins and Sen. Ed Markey are criticizing the rule, saying it makes it harder for women and people of color to attain leadership roles.