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State Police Association Says Pension Formula, Incentives Hampering Recruitment

5572171 · July 9, 2025
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Summary

The State Police Association told the Joint Committee on Public Service that changes to the State Police pension formula and reductions in incentives have contributed to departures and hurt recruitment, urging lawmakers to consider House 2910 and other fixes.

The State Police Association of Massachusetts urged the Joint Committee on Public Service to consider changes to State Police pension rules and incentives to improve recruitment and retention.

Brian Williams, president of the association, told the committee that changes made in 2012 to retirement formulas for State Police members — including requiring some current members to…

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