BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally react to the latest courtroom developments in the case of Officer Nick O’Malley, highlighting the lack of compliance by the suspect and confirming the union's absolute solidarity. They also discuss the dangerous decision to cut police overtime by 30% as Boston is about to host the World Cup, break down what the BPPA is fighting for in the upcoming contract negotiations, and celebrate Officer Jose Valenzuela’s national Top Cop Award.
31 Mar 2026
Political Prosecution: The Case of Officer O’Malley
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the decision to charge Officer Nick O’Malley with manslaughter, arguing the case is unjust, overlooks the importance of police compliance and de-escalation, and may be politically motivated. They’re later joined by Bill Bratton, former commissioner of the NYPD and BPD and former chief of the LAPD. He shares his insights on the case, including the complexities of relying on body camera footage to tell the whole story. The episode wraps with a call to support Officer O’Malley and his family and encourages contributions to their GoFundMe.
9 Mar 2026
Respect for Those Who Serve
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally react to the troubling incident in New York where officers were assaulted with snowballs and ice, emphasizing the importance of leadership and respect for law enforcement. They also discuss new contract benefits like health and wellness time, explain how the Joint Labor Management Committee helps shape successful negotiations, and encourage members to submit ideas for the next contract as the current agreement approaches expiration to BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org (mailto:BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org).
21 Nov 2025
A Moment of Appreciation
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 BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org (mailto:BPPAbargaining@BPPA.org)
8 Jul 2025
Protecting Our Own
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.
28 Feb 2025
Announcing Our Endorsement
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 bppabargaining@bppa.org (mailto:bppabargaining@bppa.org).
15 Nov 2024
Gratitude for Our Officers
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.
6 May 2024
Implementing the New Contract
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the new BPPA contract, its implementation, and the positive feedback it received.
26 Jan 2024
A Chat with Commissioner Michael Cox
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the new BPPA contract and interview Commissioner Michael Cox.
3 Nov 2023
Time to Elect Police-Friendly Candidates
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.
19 Jul 2023
A Chat with Mike Dukakis
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.
3 May 2023
A Chat with Erin Murphy
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!
24 Feb 2023
A Chat with Dan Rea
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.
9 Dec 2022
Disrespect from Local Officials
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the fact that crime is down in Boston, a popular tweet about body cams, and the disrespect they continuously face from city council members.
26 Oct 2022
Demanding the Respect We Deserve
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally sit down to talk about contract negotiations, public safety concerns, and the unfortunate loss of police officers to the fire department. They explain how being short-staffed and underappreciated is leading to the exit of good officers.
7 Sept 2022
Overworked & Understaffed
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally sit down to talk about contract negotiations, new Commissioner Michael Cox, and an unfair article in the Boston Globe about racism within the BRIC. They also discuss causes and concerns of the citywide understaffing problem.
15 Jul 2022
24-Hour Shifts?
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally express their disbelief and outrage about officers being asked to work 24-hour shifts and how that compromises public safety. Larry provides an update on contract negotiations with the City and reaches into the “Ask Larry” mailbag to answer another question from a local citizen.
7 Jun 2022
How the BPPA works for you
BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the Mayor’s office and the dangers of taking work details away from the police and giving them to untrained professionals. And in our “Ask Larry” segment, Larry answers tough questions from the public.
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