Todd McGhee, a retired Massachusetts State Police trooper and security analyst, joined Boston 25 News to discuss the emotional impact of the death of 30-year-old Trooper Kevin Trainor.
“Whenever a brother or sister is lost in the line of duty, it hits home and it hits hard. And we saw the response in the number of, not just law enforcement professionals, but also fire safety, public safety professionals, because the line work is dangerous,” McGhee said. “And every single one of those men and women out there understands the gravity of the type of work that we all do. So again, it’s part of the job. It’s a significant and dangerous part of job, but one that men and woman within the Commonwealth and around the country accept as part of their duty.”
He also discussed the need for data and technology to identify and mitigate the risks posed by wrong-way drivers on the roads…