The Boston Police Department offers our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey who was killed yesterday while in the performance of his duties. The Boston Police Department would also like to extend our condolences to the National Grid Workers and their families also affected by the death of a National Grid Worker at this incident.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all.

All flags on Boston Police facilities will be lowered to half-staff, concurrently with National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to honor Officer Tracey’s memory and his service, until further notice.  Also, all Boston Police Officers are authorized to wear the black mourning band in honor of Officer Tracey.