Amid this brutally cold weather, Community Policing can warm your heart. We are grateful to the couple who emailed this photo to us. “This officer went above and beyond in friending one of the North Station locals and buying coffee for him.” Thank you to Officer McDonough!
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A water main break has occurred at Quincy St & Columbia Rd. Quincy St is closed between Columbia Rd and Ceylon St. Motorists and pedestrians should seek alternate routes.
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Officers from District A-1 braved the cold temperatures to keep our community warm, serving up hot chocolate on Boston Common. Our officers shared hot chocolate and good conversation with everyone who stopped by, a simple way to connect and check in during the winter months. Thank you to all who joined us for a warm
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Officers from District E-5 hosted a community pop-up table at the West Roxbury Post Office. Our officers shared information on different careers within the Boston Police Department including becoming a police officer or crossing guard. We also provided scam prevention resources and general safety tips to community members. Be on the lookout for more pop-up
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24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday@10AM through Thursday@10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 0 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 11 Auto Theft: 2 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is
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Officers from District A-1 brought teens from the Boston Youth Essential Services (YES) Chinatown Program for a winter adventure at Wachusett Mountain. Despite the cold weather, the group embraced the day, learning how to snowboard. We are grateful for our partnership with YES, which allows teens to try something new and affords our officers the
Commissioner Cox was pleased to again support all of our officers and civilians who took part in this year’s BFit Challenge. Despite the challenging weather on Sunday, first responders – including our Boston Police Department Team – took part in the Boston Bruins Foundation’s 10th Annual BFit Challenge. The annual event involves participants who are First
Officers from District A-7 returned to the James Otis School in East Boston as part of the school’s Thirty Day Read Aloud Program. Our officers picked up the story right where they left off, continuing to read with students and share time together in the classroom. Throughout the end of the month, additional officers will
Officers from District B-2 recently took part in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. College, Career, and Wellness Fair at the Melnea Cass Recreation Center. With the next Civil Service Exam fast approaching (it is in March) – our officers connected with local young people, shared resources, and highlighted the many opportunities and partnerships the
Officers from District D-14 were invited to the Winship Elementary School to spend time with their kindergarten class as the guest readers of the day. Our officers read a story to the students and answered questions. It was an engaging and fun classroom visit for the students and our officers. Thank you for including us!