Welcome to MPS’ Tuesday Tips & Transmittals, a bi-weekly business newsletter that will be published on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You may refer to your new business publication as MPS' "Triple T" Newsletter. Your business newsletter will also feature an “MPS Positivity Post” from an MPS colleague or special guest.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

This first issue of "The Triple T" newsletter features an important "Tuesday Tip of the Day," and transmittals on MPS’ Proper Attire Policy, Telework Policy, the Impaired Driver Indigency Waiver Assessments, and the amendment to the Restraining Order Policy.

Commissioner Pamerson Ifill and his Executive Leadership Team also wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to MPS staff for all of your great work and commitment to the Massachusetts Probation Service, our clients, and the communities we serve.

"Tuesday Tip of the Day" is: “Enhance Your Skills: Sign Up for OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Training.” Click here for more details.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MPS has a new Proper Attire Policy. According to the new code, “Appropriate and professional business attire includes properly fitted clothing that is in neat and clean condition.” Appropriate workplace dress does not include revealing clothing or clothing with rips, tears, or frays, according to the new policy. Click here to read more.

Please familiarize yourself with MPS’ Telework Policy, which went into effect on December 2, 2025. Click here for details.

TUESDAY TRANSMITTALS:

The Tuesday, December 3rd Transmittals include updates on the Impaired Driver Indigency Waiver Assessments and restraining orders.

IMPAIRED DRIVER INDIGENCY WAIVER ASSESSMENTS:

There are four documents that have been created to support Impaired Driver Indigency Waiver Assessments. You may find this information and attached forms and requirements. "This information provides clear instruction and guidelines and replaces any prior forms or instructions moving forward in understanding and completing the PDF fillable form for impaired drivers," said Probation Commissioner Pamerson Ifill. To access the forms and further information, click here:

RESTRAINING ORDERS:

The M.G.L. Ch. 209A concerning restraining orders has been amended. It became effective Wednesday, September 18, 2024, according to Deputy Commissioner-Legal Services Tonie Ryan. In short, the amendments include a new category with statutory language defining “Coercive Control” and an amended definition of “Abuse,” said Deputy Commissioner Ryan.