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 [email protected]

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally address the need to protect BPPA members in relation to a recent incident near MGH, system reform measures, and new contract negotiations. They encourage members to submit bargaining ideas, promise a push for education incentives, and ask for feedback surrounding the current residency requirement. Later, they sit down with the recently BPPA-endorsed city council candidate, Enrique Pepén, to discuss his desire to highlight community-police cooperation and communication as the backbone of public safety.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the BPPA’s official endorsement of Mayor Michelle Wu for re-election thanks to her support of officers and her role in delivering the best contract in BPPA history. They also spread awareness about the departmental and policy updates regarding taser implementation and the new public safety detail assignment system. Calderone and Kenneally catch listeners up on upcoming contract negotiations, encouraging members to submit what they want included to [email protected].

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss Mayor Wu’s visit to the union hall where she expressed gratitude for our officers and highlighted our historic BPPA contract. They also interview local philanthropist Ernie Boch Jr., who supports the BPPA each year by providing Thanksgiving meals to officers.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the new BPPA contract, its implementation, and the positive feedback it received.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the new BPPA contract and interview Commissioner Michael Cox.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the need for electing police-friendly candidates in upcoming elections and give contract negotiation updates.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the hypocrisy of certain city counselors, contract negotiation updates, and host a guest interview with former governor Mike Dukakis.

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss ongoing issues with Mass and Cass, the status of contract negotiations, new dress uniforms, and host a guest interview with city councilor Erin Murphy to discuss her steadfast support of those who protect and serve!

BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the status of contract negotiations, the passing of a disability pension bill, new dress uniforms, and host their first-ever guest interview with longtime WBZ reporter Dan Rea.