Members of the BPD Command Staff, SWAT Team, BPD Cadets, and our partners from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office visited English High School to speak with students about career opportunities in public safety. Students were engaged and attentive as officers shared career experiences, offered advice, and provided information on the different pathways into law enforcement […]
Members of the BPD Command Staff, along with officers from District E-13 and the Bureau of Community Engagement, partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Boston to host a week-long Youth Police Initiative (YPI) in Jamaica Plain. Throughout the week, officers and youth took part in open and honest conversations and participated in team-building
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: This weekend, with expected freezing temperatures and heavy snow, community members will be encouraged to stay home. The Boston Police Department recognizes the impact that this could have on families in our community and the fact that some may find themselves confined with an abuser. This isolation can mean
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To reach all residents with our announcements regarding the Snow Emergency Parking Ban – and the fact that cars will be tagged and towed – the Boston Police worked with Mayor Wu’s Office of Language Access who equipped our officers with audio files of the message in the top languages spoken in the City. The messages have been utilized
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Mayor Wu has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban in Boston effective Sunday at 2:00 pm, until further notice. Community members are encouraged to take precautions when traveling outdoors and to check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable residents. The City will also begin snow emergency parking enforcement on Sunday as follows: ❄️ Snow Emergency
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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured below in connection with a larceny at the Canada Goose store located inside the Prudential Center. At approximately 6:12 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) responded to the store following a report that
At approximately 2:30 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, officers assigned to District D-14 (Brighton/Allston) responded to the area of Leo M. Birmingham Parkway for a report of motor vehicle breaks. Officers spoke with a victim who reported that two company vehicles had been entered and property was missing. A short time later, officers were
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Motorists are advised that traffic impacts are expected in the Downtown, Government Center, and TD Garden areas on Saturday, February 21, 2026, due to the Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals at City Hall Plaza and multiple Disney On Ice performances at TD Garden. Street Closures Closure Time Frame Parking Restrictions Event Activity Travel Advisory Residents,
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Officers from District E-18 joined seniors at the Logan Square Residences in Hyde Park for a festive Mardi Gras Bingo celebration. Our officers spent the afternoon getting to know new residents and lending a hand during Bingo. If you are interested in attending an event like this in the Hyde Park area, please contact the
Officers from the BPD Band took their talents to the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy for a group jam session with students and faculty. The band kept the crowd engaged with a performance that had everyone singing along, showing off a few dance moves, and enjoying community camaraderie. It was a great way to
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