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Link Link Link Updated 4/2/24 All contents (C) 2008-2024 MMVIA 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 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, Fred Austin and Chauncy Hubbell 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 travelling to distant points by train and staying over night when necessary in order to conduct these 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 to the left. 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. 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 ! 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 last change accomplished in 2007 removed 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. A recent visit to the registry to renew a license, a "former inspector" asked the clerk, do you remember Registry Inspectors ? Her reply was NO ! This is why the book was written. Each page plays with music and may restart after clicking on and off pictures Effective 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 these Inspectors on motor vehicle laws and regulations, and what they brought to RMV continues to disappear with each passing day. We continue to see uniformed Registry "Safety Inspectors" appear on television news segments doing what we as Inspectors did best , but wearing uniform coveralls and windbreakers. Many of us can remember how we had difficulty in getting these items ! 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 sadly no more inspectors are left at the RMV ! Retired and Former Inspectors part of a proud law enforcement organization, left only with memories of the good ,the bad, but certainly not the ugly. Memory Window Decal An early "Badge" It has been over 30 + years since the merge If you know about any inspector, please let us know. email the webmaster @ Links to various law enforcement related sites National Law Enforcement Memorial info@nleomf.org Massachusetts State Police MDC-Remember Webpage Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Did you know that you now can get your MA driving record online ! 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 Inspector Albert W. Fontes Inspector John Nason on enforcement Inspector Thomas Frydryk Inspector Ralph Scopa Inspector James Leatherwood Inspector Richard LaBonte Inspector Charles Florentino 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 picture 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 finally realized they could not function without inspectors. 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 could save money ! Well they didn’t and in fact lost a lot of revenue. "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 Ed Woodsum Inspector Joe Grant Inspector Brian Kelley Inspector Richard Larnard Inspector Paul Loud As of July 1, 2010 only two hearings officers were left at the RMV and who had any law enforcement experience, all are gone. Inspector Marino Mavraides Inspector Edward F. McMorrow Inspector Robert Pillsbury Inspector John A. Smith Inspector James Stanley Inspector Wesley Carr Inspector John Fraser Inspector Francis 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.pdf 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 Old patch Topsfield Academy Class 1967 Any message that you post is reviewed and may be removed While we did not agree with the need to 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 31 years later, we still remember ! Inspector Derrill Demarino Actual radio room General Broadcast (A) Radio Final Sign Off (B) Registry Inspectors Ray Scanzani seated center -others unknown ? Inspector James Hogan Inspector David Gayle Inspector Donald Fisher A B Inspector Rick Heugel...