In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department mourns the passing of active-duty Boston Police Officer Scott J. MacIsaac, on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Officer MacIsaac, prior to being assigned to the Extended Sick Leave Unit, was assigned to District E-5 for the past six years.
Officer MacIsaac was appointed to the Boston Police Department on June 28, 1995. Along with his assignment to District E-5, Officer MacIsaac was previously assigned as a Police Officer in Districts B-2, A-7, B-3 and C-6.
Officer MacIsaac’s file was filled with commendations and accolades for his 30 plus years of dedicated service as a Police Officer from the community and those he served with. Several of the commendations were for his efforts in the South Boston Community with arrests for robberies and assaults, B&E’s to motor vehicle sprees and anti-crime response. They included comments from supervisors noting Officer MacIsaac being one of their best Officers and another commendation from the District Captain for his efforts during the Boston Marathon bombings.
Additional commendations included his response with other Officers to save a person from jumping from a bridge and another for life saving measures performing CPR, saving the victim’s life. Outside commendations include a letter from the parents of a youth who was counseled, an elected official about the positive difference made in public safety in East Boston and from an ADA about the prosecution and conviction of a suspect who stole a car and tried to run down the Officer. Clearly, Officer MacIsaac made a great impact in the communities he served.
Office MacIsaac was highly regarded by those he worked with, his supervisors and all who knew him, both within the Department and by those we serve.