WORCESTER – The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) launched a new website. According to their press release, they chose Fuse Systems LLC, a non-union, New York-based technology solutions company.
The NEPBA Local 911 represents patrol officers of the Worcester Police Department.
From a press release of the NEPBA:
“Developed in partnership with New York-based Fuse Systems, the redesigned platform delivers a modern, intuitive, and dynamic online experience that reflects NEPBA’s continued evolution as the leading voice for law enforcement professionals across New England. The site is designed with union presidents and members in mind, offering seamless navigation, mobile accessibility, and instant access to critical resources, contracts, and organizational updates.”
“This launch represents more than a digital upgrade, it marks the beginning of a new chapter for NEPBA,” said David Ginisi, Director of External Relations. “As we celebrate our 20th year, we are embracing innovation while staying true to our mission: providing strong, effective representation for those who serve and protect. The new website embodies who we are, strong, unified, and forward-looking.”
The collective bargaining agreement between Local NEPBA 911 and the City of Worcester expired on June 30. State law prohibits labor unions representing public employees from launching labor strikes. Officers work under the terms of the previous contract until the city and the union reach a new agreement.
This Week in Worcester spoke with four active-duty officers about the union’s decision to hire a non-union and non-local vendor to produce the new website.
One officer said: “If they catch me talking to you during election week, I am going to be s**tcanned.”
Other comments by NEPBA members include:
- “Typical.”
- “They only care about us when one of us dies, or if they want to look good on TV.”
- “None of those people are real cops anyway.”
- “Twenty bucks says one of them is related to somebody.”
The cynical tone of the officers who responded to This Week in Worcester’s inquiries are consistent with previous responses from some officers on the union’s response to the Department of Justice pattern or practice investigation report and the recent Worcester Regional Research Bureau’s report recommending a civilian review board as an oversight mechanism for the Worcester Police Department.
See the full text of the NEPBA press release.
Fuse Systems LLC lists various law enforcement clients around the country, with a concentration in the state of New York.
This Week in Worcester contacted David Ginisi, Director of External Relations of the NEPBA by email, but received no response at the time of publishing. This page will be updated if a response is received.
