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Boston University Bridge. Massachusetts State Police officers removed the belongings of unhoused individuals living near the bridge Wednesday. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

Housing encampment near BU Bridge removed by state police

Madhri Yehiya February 3, 2021
The sweep was one of many that has affected this particular community, according to an Instagram post uploaded by Act on Mass Regional Organizer Calla Walsh, in which she described what she witnessed.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that security measures for the 2015 Boston Marathon will be stricter than before, including the banning of bags and drones to ensure public safety. PHOTO BY COLIN BELL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Marathon security tightened again, drones banned

Samantha J. Gross April 17, 2015

In anticipation of a large number of spectators, participants and volunteers in the 2015 Boston Marathon have come together with public safety officials to update security plans for Monday’s race. “While...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday his choice to endorse the pilot program for body cameras in police forces, but said other issues should be prioritized before body cameras become a necessity. PHOTO COURTESY TASER

Mayor Walsh, police open to future use of body cameras

Samantha J. Gross December 11, 2014

After vocalizing opposition to the measure originally, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh endorsed looking into the possibility of utilizing a body camera program for the Boston Police Department, a conversation...

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