This was a letter submitted to Fall River Reporter and was not written by us.
During its tenure, the Massachusetts Parole Board has unleashed a parade of dangerous criminals on an unsuspecting public. Their efforts have resulted most recently in Tyler Brown, one short year after being released early from his state prison sentence, rampaging down a busy Cambridge Street, shooting at vehicles and pedestrians.
The Governor could immediately give residents some small peace of mind and show a modicum of respect toward law enforcement by firing the Parole Board. But she won’t. The Parole Board’s progressive approach to their work is reflective of a broader anti-accountability philosophy held by this Governor and most members of the Legislature. They not only put residents at risk but also systematically undermine public safety and make it harder than ever for cities and towns to recruit and retain officers…