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Boston Mayor Walsh announced he will adopt Boston police reforms as recommended by the Boston Police Reform Task Force. It remains to be seen whether the policies will be implemented over likely objections from police unions.
Bena Apreala, a lifelong Massachusetts resident, was jogging in West Roxbury when men in unmarked vehicles approached and stopped him. The ACLU is representing Bena Apreala, and investigating the incident.
The new tool shows at least 115 reported cases of police brutality in 34 Massachusetts cities and towns over the last 10 years, and dozens of examples of documented misconduct.