Leadership

Larry Calderone has been a police officer in Boston since 1994. He has been assigned and stationed in Area’s B-2 (Roxbury), B-3 (Mattapan), Special Operations (Motorcycle Unit & SWAT Team), and is currently E-5 at (West Roxbury). Throughout his career, Larry performed the duties of a uniformed officer serving the citizens of Boston by responding to E911 calls for service, providing dignitary protection, traffic enforcement and SWAT duties while in the motorcycle unit, working anti-crime and community services in West Roxbury, and is a National Highway Safety Traffic and Safety Certified Crash Reconstructionist. Larry has served as a representative of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association for approximately 20 years and has held positions serving on the Bargaining Team, By-Laws Committee, Detail & Overtime Committee, Health & Safety Committee, and Labor Management Committee. Larry has previously served as the Legislative Director for the BPPA handling communications, governmental affairs, and public relations at the Massachusetts State House, Boston City Hall and various other entities and organizations within the commonwealth to support and advocate the interests of Boston police officers. He is also a member of Massachusetts Joint Labor Management Committee representing police union organizations across the State of Massachusetts on collective bargaining negotiations. He has held the position of Legislative Director within the BPPA Leadership Team since January 2015. Larry Calderone was born and raised in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England College, a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement from WNEC, and graduate degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University in the Winter of 2018.

Joe Coppinger has been a police officer for over 30 years and a Boston Police Officer for the last 17 years, currently stationed at District D-14 (Brighton). He has spent the past decade as a representative for the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, serving on the Grievance, Bylaw, and Election Committees, and currently serves as Secretary.

Previously, Joe served as Treasurer and Vice President of the Municipal Patrolman’s Association, where he negotiated contracts and worked to improve member conditions.

A lifelong Bostonian, Joe attended Don Bosco High School and brings a strong connection to the city and its communities to his role in the union.

Robert DiRienzo began his career in public service in 1992 as a Police Cadet. In 1994, he entered the Boston Police Academy and was subsequently assigned to Area B, where he worked in Mattapan. After gaining valuable experience, Robert received a permanent assignment to Roxbury, where he served for several years.

Later, Robert transitioned to District A-1, taking on various roles. His assignments included Anti-Crime Patrol, Safe Street Bike Patrol in downtown Boston, and Court Liaison Officer at Boston Municipal Court. Currently, he serves in the Community Service Office, focusing on building relationships with Boston residents and serving as the Senior Response Officer.

In 2024, Robert was elected Treasurer of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. As Treasurer, he is committed to ensuring the financial stability and future of the union, working diligently to safeguard its resources and support its members.

A former sports broadcaster and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jamie Kenneally has been with the Boston Police Department since 1994. A graduate of BPD Recruit Class #34-97, Kenneally, who grew up in West Roxbury, is currently the Legislative Director for the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. In his role, Kenneally works every day cultivating strong relationships with elected officials both at the State House and City Hall while always pushing for, advocating, and fighting for legislation that will benefit the lives of the hardworking men and women of the Boston Police Department. Said Kenneally, “I love being a police officer, I love public service and I, most assuredly, love being the BPPA’s Legislative Director for it allows me the opportunity to make a difference while standing up for the dedicated men and women of Boston Police Department.” Kenneally is married and has two children.