The Herald reports that Mass State Police officials are planning to implement cadet training reforms, including new leadership at its training academy, in the wake of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia’s senseless death during a boxing exercise. … Frankly, I don’t trust State Police’s self-reform efforts. Lawmakers need to get involved to ensure real change. The culture of corruption at State Police runs deep. And it all starts with a brutal paramilitary training program that for too long has prioritized brawn over brains. 

Btw: Here’s yet the latest SP embarrassment, via WBUR: “Former Massachusetts state police sergeant found guilty of taking bribes to pass commercial drivers.”