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Remember the Registry Police
"We Were The Best"
As part of a master plan to consolidate law enforcement in Massachusetts, the Registry's Law Enforcement Section
merged with three other agencies; Massachusetts State Police, Capital Police and the MDC Police on July 1,1992 making a new Department of State Police Force of over 2400
9-11
Never Forget
Our expertise was Motor Vehicle Law and Accident Investigation. We were called on by many
police departments across the state to assist with enforcement and accident investigations.
April 1907 signified a new course of action for the Massachusetts Highway Commission.
In the interest of safety, the first two examiners hired were - Fred Austin and Chauncy Hubbell.
They were hired to test all applicants requesting a chauffeur's license. Austin tested in Boston and surrounding communities, while Hubbell conducted exams in other locations in the state by travelling
to distant points by train and staying over night when necessary in order to conduct exams.
In 1908, Colonel Foote and Paul Weinert were appointed as investigators of "fatal accidents"
In 1912, the first civil service examination was given for the position of examiner and
for the first time, a badge was issued to the examiner to identify his position.
The badge had a silver background with the word "Inspector" (across the top as seen below).
Additional history and pictures will continue to be added as they become available
Throughout this site, the history, pictures and various information attributed to the Registry Inspector is displayed, so that those who served will not forget, or what they did will not be forgotten
Names of Registry Inspectors will continue to be added to
an ever growing list - see the Memorials Page on this site
Listen as
Frank McCone talks briefly about the
history of the inspector beginning in the 1940's
Since 1907 up and until 1992, Inspectors served the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Registry of Motor Vehicles with pride and distinction. Attempts to eliminate Registry Inspectors using statements such as it would "eliminate duplication and
result in overall cost savings and improve law enforcement " resulted in the
merging of four law enforcement organizations !
This site is dedicated to those
who wore the Registry Inspector Uniform
We continue to see the Registry attempting to recreate the position of "inspector".
While it is flattering, will it once again be a duplication of law enforcement ?
The latest change accomplished in 2007 was to remove
law enforcement from school bus inspections !
While changes continue to be made at the Registry, the loss of the knowledge base
on motor vehicle laws and regulations remains a constant problem
As of July 10, 2008 children must be in a booster seat until the age of 8 yrs, unless they are 4 ft 9 in first !
To listen to Frank wait until the music stops !
LISTEN TO HIS COMPLETE BRIEF HISTORY BEFORE OPENING ANY PICTURES
Each page plays with music and may restart after clicking on and off pictures
Efffective
October 1, 2008 commercial vehicles, trailers, and converter dollies will be subject to enhanced
MA CMV Inspection !
With change comes change.The years of study and experience by Inspectors on motor vehicle laws and regulations and what they brought to Massachusetts continues to disappear with each passing day.
Throughout this website, music will restart or be interrupted after opening a picture. Attempts to correct this problem are being made.
Once corrected reviewing the content will be more
enjoyable !
I will get it right yet !
We salute all who served and continue to serve this country,
not only in the armed forces, but in law enforcement as well !
We continue to see uniformed Registry "Safety Inspectors" appear on television news segments doing what we as Inspectors did best and, wearing
uniform coveralls and windbreakers.
Many of us can remember how we had difficulty in getting things !
In 2008, we see another story regarding the Registry of Motor Vehicles telephone call wait times. Maybe some day someone will get it, that adequate staffing will do the job. But then again, they did not
believe us when we said it !
It is apparent that the state still did not get it, that it cannot afford
to lose any more knowledgeable people, and still continue
to operate effectively !
Retired and Former Inspectors part of a proud law enforcement organization are left only with memories of the good and the bad, but certainly not the ugly
Memory
Window Decal
Black/White
Door Panel
An early
"Badge"
It has been
20 years
since the merge
Former and Retired
Inspectors often change
their address or
pass away.
Announcements
regarding inspectors
maybe and often are
too late
If you know about any
inspector, please
let us know
email the webmaster
Links to various
law enforcement
related sites
National Law Enforcement Memorial
State Police
Did you know that you now can get your MA driving record online !
"The following is for Information purposes only"
A new federal law allows "qualified retired law enforcement officers"
to carry a weapon through out the country provided all elements of the law are met
1) Valid picture identification from the department you retired,
2) at least 10 years(amended) on the job,
3) annual weapon qualification by a qualified LEO firearms instructor,
4) 15 year requirement waived if retired as a result of a "physical disability",
5) a valid license to carry from the state is required
any retired officer should review the law and then seek more information
Under this law you can not carry on a plane !
As retired law enforcement officers, we still keep watch,
and will continue to protect
in a different way the
citizens we served !
Thought to be
Registry Office
Beverly
Inspector
James Delaney
Picture taken at
a section meeting
Inspectors from left to right
Peter Bartolo; Ralph Scopa
Alan Boyd and Santo Rizzotto
1970 Graduation
Inspector Alan Boyd
giving an eye exam to
Governor Frank Sargent, while the Registrar looks on
1970
Graduation
Press Release
To enlarge
click on the
document
Inspector
Albert W. Fontes
Inspector John Nason
on enforcement
The link below will take you to the RMV
Inspector
Thomas Frydryk
Inspector
Ralph Scopa
Inspector
James Leatherwood
Inspector
Richard LaBonte
Inspector Charles Florentino
For information
contact the webmaster
Inspector's Outing
Boston Harbor
August 1916
1950's Picture
Inspector
William Minear
Inspector
Bob Gallagher
(seated)
1953
Group Picture
Nashua Street
Radar
Enforcement
Registrar and Inspector
Robert Panora
and Staff
Governor
John Volpe
with Inspectors
at graduation
Group shot 1972
Inspector
John McGrath
From left to right
Dick Moulison, Larry Massone, Bob Gallagher Bill Sisson and
Dick Smith
At various times Inspectors like these pictured above would attend a 3 week Accident Investigation course at Northwestern University in Illinois
Actual final
identification card
Inspector
Arthur Sheldon
As of March 2, 2010 older drivers will
have to be eye tested to keep their driver licenses !
Inspector
Ralph Tamulinas
Labor Day
Enforcement
Inspector
William Sahovey
Inspector
Ralph Tamulinas
The state and the registry realizing they can't function without inspectors, hired and trained and uses these new inspectors to check school buses, something we as highly trained retired and former inspectors did.
It is obvious that the state made a mistake when they moved to consolidate highly trained and effective law enforcement officers with other law enforcement agencies, thinking they would save money !
"A Former Inspector"
Inspector
Joe Champagne
Registry Inspectors
attending Skid School
Governor
Michael Dukakis and his wife greet Inspectors
George Haratounian and Paul Greaney
Inspector
George Haroutunian
the General
Inspector
Robert Vassallo
Inspector
Vincent Strothers
Inspector
David Dennon
Inspector
Marcia Scully
The announcement
of the END
Inspector
Lisa Washington
Inspector
George Sedares
Inspector
Edward Woodsum
Inspector
Joe Grant
Inspector
Brian Kelley
Inspector
Richard Larnard
Inspector
Paul Loud
It appears
as of July 1,2010, only two hearings officers are left
at the RMV who
have any law enforcement type experience !
Inspector
Marino Mavraides
Inspector
Edward F. McMorrow
Inspector
Robert Pillsbury
Inspector
John A. Smith
Inspector
James Stanley
Congratulations
Mike Doyle(left)
for being
"Best in the World" Champion
Inspector
Wesley Carr
Inspector John Fraser
Inspector
Francis L.Desjeans
Haverhill Branch
Inspectors with
Registrar Alan Mackay
Inspector
James Lineen
Inspector
Peter Doherty
Inspector
Tom Templeton
Effective Oct 1, 2010, you can not text and drive in MA
Stand by for more
new laws !
Inspector
Charles E. Peck
Inspector
James Ryan
Summary of new LEOSA Law
suggested changes
Inspector
William Sisson
Inspector
William Sisson
Inspectors with
Office Staff
Fatal Accident Investigation
2010
World Champion
Inspector
Edgar Campana
Inspectors with
the Governor
Inspectors with the Governor in Zone 1
Legislative Update
Inspector
Erik Singer
The list updated for 2011
Inspector
Patrick O'Brien
Now the Registry will issue ID's to anyone 14 years old.
Old patch
Tie Pin
Topsfield Academy Class 1967
Messages are reviewed
and may not be posted
While we did not agree with the MERGE, we still are proud
of what we did back then, and during and after and still do now.
Listen Here
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Inspectors Association
1907
1992
20 years later, we still remember !
Inspector
Derrill Demarino
Hit radio room ID Broadcast (A)
Radio Final Sign Off (B)
"audio of the radio room"
Registry Inspectors
Ray Scanzani seated center -others unknown ?
Inspector
James Hogan
Inspector
David Gayle
Inspector
Donald Fisher
"Never Forget" those who served this country and more importantly never returned to enjoy
this country
"We will not forget"
A
B
Inspector Rick Heugel
in his own words
just over 3 min long
" Into the 20th year since the MERGE "
For Retired and
Former Inspectors Only
Special purchase of
NEVER FORGET T SHIRTS
available for short sleeve
$ 10 plus s/h
long sleeve $18 plus s/h
available only thru
the webmaster
Lt. John Cushman at the Kingston Police Station dedication ceremony 1986
Always fly the American Flag
Let no one take that away !
Inspector
Gus Cassaro
Inspector
Jay Arrow
Inspector
Paul Pinto
Special Investigative Unit 1992
Inspector
Joan Trecartin
Inspectors
Villa and Mullay
New Inspectors January 1985
Inspector John Bianco
Yes change is good sometimes, however,
nothing changes at the Registry.
On a recent visit a former inspector observed only 2 staff working windows with a lot of people waiting to be served !
He reports that staff commented they missed having us around.
