Policy change? What policy change?
Nothing has changed at all in Massachusetts because its sodomy laws remain on the books. Statements from the Massachusetts State Police are public relations fluff and nothing more.
The best predictor of the future is to look in the recent past. Massachusetts' past in law enforcement speaks for itself, and the fact still remains it still retains the right (sodomy laws) to regulate the sexual behavior of its citizens.
Repeal the sodomy laws and then we can talk about progress. I think we should measure progress based on substance--not style.
Believing that State Police public relations statements have credibility would be like believing the Red Sox are going to win the World Series this year.