Many constables have criminal records

In Boston, 88 of the 186 constables have criminal arrest records of one kind or another, and seven were appointed to their posts despite criminal convictions. In Boston, 88 of the 186 constables have criminal arrest records of one kind or another, and seven were appointed to their posts despite criminal convictions. AUDIO: Listen to the story Crimes committed by Boston constables

Property seizure laws dated and ignored

A Globe review found that many laws on property seizures are vague and antiquated, and in recent years, legislative action has left debtors' property more vulnerable, not less. A Globe review found that many laws on property seizures are vague and antiquated, and in recent years, legislative action has left debtors' property more vulnerable, not less. AUDIO: Mass. laws on property seizure GRAPHIC: Maria LoConte's credit woes