Answering The Call
Answering The Call
Studio 550
Answering The Call w/ BPPA President Larry Calderone
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.
Oct 26, 2022
29 min
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.
Sep 7, 2022
37 min
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.
Jul 15, 2022
30 min
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.
Jun 7, 2022
34 min