Keeping State Troopers Safe on Highways

State police troopers are being injured at alarming rates on Massachusetts highways.

The recent rash of accidents is prompting a call for action.

In the past five weeks, five Massachusetts troopers have been struck by motor vehicles in the line of duty.

In Framingham, officials held a news conference to discuss trooper safety. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray says it’s been a tough year for police.

“According to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund the number of police officers who died in the line of duty is up 43 percent so far this year. This is a trend that if continues would make 2010 one of the deadliest years for police departments in two decades,” said Murray.

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