Earlier today, a series of suspicious devices were discovered in different locations in the greater Boston area. As a result, the Boston Police Department, in conjunction with the State Police, MBTA Police, Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies immediately responded to each location to investigate. At this time, the locations of the suspicious device are as follows:1) Sullivan Square
2) Boston University Bridge
3) Stuart and Columbus Avenues
4) New England Medical Center
5) Longfellow bridge
6) Harvard Ave, Brighton
7) Washington and Water St., Boston
8) McCarthy overpass, Somerville
9) Memorial Drive / Mass Ave, Cambridge
Because of the number of suspicious devices found, the Boston Police Department activated the Unified Command Center immediately bringing together State Police, MBTA Police, Boston Fire, Boston EMS, the Mayor’s Officer of Emergency Preparedness, and the State Fusion Center to provide a unified response. Boston Police requested assistance for technical support from State and Federal agencies and this joint response allowed all involved agencies to share information and allowed for instant response and security of each scene. At this time the Boston Police Department and partner agencies are maintaining high visibility around numerous high profile locations, such as area hospitals, universities, bridges, and state and city buildings.
Information at this time suggests that the devices found do not pose a threat to public safety, the devices have been found to be inert. While the concern is lessened as a result of the investigation, I would like to remind citizens to treat any suspicious device with care, and to call 9-1-1 if any such device is found.

Earlier today, a series of suspicious devices were discovered in different locations in the greater Boston area. As a result, the Boston Police Department, in conjunction with the State Police, MBTA Police, Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies immediately responded to each location to investigate. At this time, the locations of the suspicious device are as follows:1) Sullivan Square
2) Boston University Bridge
3) Stuart and Columbus Avenues
4) New England Medical Center
5) Longfellow bridge
6) Harvard Ave, Brighton
7) Washington and Water St., Boston
8) McCarthy overpass, Somerville
9) Memorial Drive / Mass Ave, Cambridge
Because of the number of suspicious devices found, the Boston Police Department activated the Unified Command Center immediately bringing together State Police, MBTA Police, Boston Fire, Boston EMS, the Mayor’s Officer of Emergency Preparedness, and the State Fusion Center to provide a unified response. Boston Police requested assistance for technical support from State and Federal agencies and this joint response allowed all involved agencies to share information and allowed for instant response and security of each scene. At this time the Boston Police Department and partner agencies are maintaining high visibility around numerous high profile locations, such as area hospitals, universities, bridges, and state and city buildings.
Information at this time suggests that the devices found do not pose a threat to public safety, the devices have been found to be inert. While the concern is lessened as a result of the investigation, I would like to remind citizens to treat any suspicious device with care, and to call 9-1-1 if any such device is found.