Healey acknowledges lack of criminal background checks at shelters

Governor Maura Healey has vowed to investigate the failure to conduct criminal background checks on all emergency shelter residents in Massachusetts, despite her previous order for thorough vetting. The administration’s handling of the shelter system has come under scrutiny following incidents of violence, prompting Healey to call for a full inspection of all shelter sites and enlist former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis to lead an independent review. She also plans to work with the Legislature to ensure the right-to-shelter law aligns with its original intent, emphasizing the importance of safety and wellbeing for communities across Massachusetts.

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