PAX Centurion - Summer 2014

Page 24 • PAX CENTURION • Summer 2014 617-989-BPPA (2772) Representing and providing counsel to members of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association since 1993 regarding critical incidents, criminal and departmental investigations, and civil rights matters. Many members have also sought our guidance and representation in a wide variety of matters, particularly personal injury claims on behalf of injured officers and/or their family and friends. We also provide representation in criminal and civil litigation, real estate and estate planning. We invite you to learn more about Byrne & Drechsler, LLP by visiting our website – ByrneDrechsler.com JAMES E. BYRNE XXXXXXXX THOMAS DRECHSLER KENNETH H. ANDERSON • ERIC S. GOLDMAN • JONATHAN E. TOBIN • JOSEPH A. MERLINO • ANDREW H. MILLER 50 Redfield Street, Boston, MA 02122 (617) 265-3900 • Fax (617) 265-3627 Two of Boston’s Finest recognized by the Mass. Association of Women in Law Enforcement O n Friday June 5 th , the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement MAWLE presented their association’s CourageAward to Officer PamelaWilson of Area C-11 and Officer Jennifer Connolly of Area D-14 at their annual Spirit of MAWLEAward Ceremony held this year at the Boston College Yawkey Center. MAWLE began in 2004 when a small but dedicated group of fe- male Officers and Troopers joined together to organize a professional women’s police association. The primary objective of MAWLE is to keep women in the field of law enforcement informed, connected, and focused on the positive aspects of women in law enforcement. By promoting professionalism among women who serve in the field of law enforcement through education, training, and mentoring. Officer PamelaWilson was recognized for her actions on Friday, April 11 th , 2014 when she stopped a suspect wanted in connec- tion with a shots fired call near Wainwright and Brent. Inside the Shawmut MBTA station Pam observed several individuals, one matching the description of the shooter. She disarmed that individual of two firearms and the suspect was placed under arrest when he could not produce an LTC. Officer Jennifer Connolly was recognized for her actions on Mon- day, April 15 th , 2013 while assigned to the Boston Marathon Finish Line. Jen was standing on Boylston Street in front of the VIP and Family bleachers opposite the first bomb when it detonated. Despite injury, she began an orderly evacuation of the viewing area. When that task was complete she assisted in tearing down the barricades at the site, responded to a fellow Officer with a serious leg injury, an injured Superior Officer, assisted medical personnel, rendered aid, and remained on scene until relieved several hours later. MAWLE is open to current and former law enforcement officers with jurisdiction within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as persons employed by law enforcement or criminal justice related agencies within the Commonwealth. If your interested in learning more about this organization you can contact them at MAWLE, State House, 24 Beacon Street, Box #124, Boston, MA 02133 or at www. MAWLE.org – Dennis Murphy, D14 Representative