Boston Police Patrolmen's Ass'n v. Menino

Brassard, Raymond J., J.

INTRODUCTION

In this action for declaratory and injunctive relief, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (“BPPA”) and ten registered voters seek to enjoin the City of Boston and the state Human Resources Division from transferring Boston Municipal Police Department patrol officers into the Boston Police Department pursuant to G.L.c. 31, §35. This matter is before the court on the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction pursuant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 65. For the reasons discussed below, the plaintiffs’ motion is DENIED.

BACKGROUND3

The BPPA is a labor organization…