Welcome to NOBLE Massachusetts

NOBLE Massachusetts’ mission is to ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action.



Meet Our Executive Board

Lisa Butner

President


NOBLE Massachusetts President, Lisa Butner retired from Massachusetts State Police (MSP) in 2022 and moved on to Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) where she holds the rank of Detective Captain. She currently oversees all investigations, Internal Affairs, Executive Protection, Clery & Title IX Compliance, and Community outreach.
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Robert A. Barrows

Vice President


Chief, Robert Alben Barrows, has held the post of Chief of Police at Bunker Hill Community College for more than twelve years, and has been serving our communities for over 28 years in law enforcement.
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Yolanda Smith

Secretary


Yolanda Smith has been with the Department since 1995, beginning her career as a correction officer at the House of Correction. She has also served as Corporal, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and the rank of Superintendent of the Suffolk County House of Correction where she oversaw an inmate population of nearly 1,800 and a staff of more than 500 trained correction officers.
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NOBLE MA

  • Outstanding Support
  • Community Engagment
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Law Enforement
  • and much more...

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