BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the decision to charge Officer Nick O’Malley with manslaughter, arguing the case is unjust, overlooks the importance of police compliance and de-escalation, and may be politically motivated. They’re later joined by Bill Bratton, former commissioner of the NYPD and BPD and former chief of the LAPD. He shares his insights on the case, including the complexities of relying on body camera footage to tell the whole story. The episode wraps with a call to support Officer O’Malley and his family and encourages contributions to their GoFundMe.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally react to the troubling incident in New York where officers were assaulted with snowballs and ice, emphasizing the importance of leadership and respect for law enforcement. They also discuss new contract benefits like health and wellness time, explain how the Joint Labor Management Committee helps shape successful negotiations, and encourage members to submit ideas for the next contract as the current agreement approaches expiration to BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally share some of the well-deserved public appreciation Boston police officers have received during the successful first-ever ‘Law Enforcement Appreciation Day,’ hosted by the BPPA and private donor partners. They also review the newly ratified one-year BPPA contract, breaking it down section-by-section and explain how it impacts all of the members in various stages of seniority. They talk about evaluation rumors and wrap up by discussing what improvements members would like to see in the next contract, and invite members to submit their requests to BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org