Boston Police officers charged with $200k overtime fraud scheme appeared before a judge on Wednesday

Howard is quoted in this news story: Boston Police officers charged with $200k overtime fraud scheme appeared before a judge on Wednesday. Nine Boston Police officers are accused of receiving pay for overtime hours not worked. The total paid to all nine officers was $200k. This overtime fraud scheme brings to mind the similar scandal in the Massachusetts State Police department. One Boston police lieutenant is accused of stealing $43,000 in overtime he did not work. Howard states in the news story that police officers must be subject to greater control, supervision, and accountability. An officer who lies in order to get more money cannot be trusted to tell the truth in court.