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Federal Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2024 ( 2 items )  

FLETC Showcases Expertise at IACP
GLYNCO, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) proudly participated in the 2024 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition, held from Oct. 19 - 22, in Boston, Massachusetts. As one of the largest law enforcement events, IACP 2024 brought together over 16,000 public safety professionals, providing an in  more

U.S. DOT Volpe Center Human Factors Study Informs Rule for Air Travelers With Disabilities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center issued the following news: For the estimated 5.5 million Americans who use a wheelchair, travel by air can be a significant challenge with the risk of damage to their wheelchair or injury during enplaning and deplaning. To address these challenges, the U.S. DOT recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to improve the safety and dignity of airline passeng  more