COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

HAMPDEN DISTRICT
ANTHONY D. GULLUNI
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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National Guard Counterdrug Program Coming to Hampden County
Who: Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni,
Massachusetts National Guard Major General L. Scott Rice
What: Press Conference: Memorandum of Understanding Signing
When: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Hampden County Hall of Justice, County Commissioners Rm, 50 State St., Springfield, MA 01103

Background
A press conference will be held featuring Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni and
Massachusetts National Guard Major General L. Scott Rice for the signing of a memorandum of
understanding that will bring the National Guards Counterdrug Program to Hampden County.
The program will allow the Hampden County District Attorneys Office and Massachusetts State Police
in Hampden County to utilize Massachusetts National Guard and Department of Defense resources in
support of the Hampden District Attorneys Offices efforts in fighting drug trafficking and distribution
in this region. This partnership of federal and local resources is the first of its kind, and is likely to serve
as a model for other jurisdictions in the future.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, I am very proud to announce this partnership
with the Massachusetts National Guard. This is a unique program that will enhance our resources in
combating drug trafficking and distribution here in Hampden County and across the Commonwealth.
D.A. Gulluni went on to say, Now including enlisting the support of the National Guard, I will continue
to employ all resources available to support public safety here in Hampden County.
Major General L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard stated, "This
partnership will be mutually beneficial as it allows for an exchange of knowledge and facilitates the
development of invaluable relationships to help reduce illegal drug traffic in Hampden County."
National Guard personnel will assist in establishing counterdrug information systems as well as provide
intelligence analysis support to the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden
County District Attorneys Office.
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