Springfield police

Protesters Claim Man On Trial Is Victim Of Police Brutality

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:14:00 +0000

Community activists in Springfield Massachusetts say a 25 year old Middletown Connecticut man who went on trial Monday for assaulting police is actually a victim of police brutality.

Ellen Graves and other members of a group called the Community Coaltion for Justice rallied outside the courthouse in defense of Michael Ververis who is facing felony charges stemming from a disturbance more than 2 years ago at closing time in the city’s entertainment district.

Springfield Police Expand Use Of Gunshot Detection Technology

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:36:00 +0000

Police in Springfield Massachusetts are expanding the use of gunshot detection technology.

The area of Springfield now covered by the gun shot detection system has been roughly doubled. The expansion was paid for by $120,000 in private donations collected by the New North Citizens Council as part of the civic organization’s safe neighborhood initiative. Springfield Police Commissioner William Fitchet said the technology can put police on a crime scene in time to make an arrest and seize a gun

Killing Of Police Officer Prompts Review Of Procedures

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Three months after a veteran police officer in Springfield Massachusetts was killed in the line of duty, the death of officer Kevin Ambrose still reverberates. Police across the country are reviewing procedures for dealing with domestic disputes involving fellow law officers. Efforts continue in Massachusetts to boost survivor benefits for the families of public safety professionals killed on the job. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Thousands Mourn At Police Officer's Funeral In Springfield Mass.

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:44:26 +0000

Thousands came out Friday to pay their last respects to a veteran Springfield Massachusetts police officer who was shot dead earlier this week after responding to a domestic dispute.. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose was remembered for his fun loving spirit, his sense of humor, athletic prowess and his dedication to family, friends and the citizens of Springfield, whom he served for 36 years.

Deadly Violence Against Police On The Rise

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:25:00 +0000

National statistics point to an increase in deadly violence against law enforcement officers. A 36 year veteran policeman in Springfield Massachusetts was the latest to lose his life in the line of duty when he was shot dead earlier this week while trying to resolve a domestic dispute. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Police Officer Shot Dead

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:43:27 +0000

A veteran Springfield Massachusetts police officer was killed in the line of duty Monday after responding to a domestic dispute. Authorities say the policeman was shot and fatally wounded by a Rikers Island corrections officer, who then took his own life. A woman was critically wounded. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill has more..