BPD Remembers

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Joseph F. Eberlein, who died in the line of duty 105 years ago today. On Wednesday, October 2, 1918, Patrolman Joseph Eberlein died as a result of complications of Spanish Influenza while contracting influenza in the performance […]

The Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial honors law enforcement officers who have lost their lives while protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth. This encompasses state and local police, federal, sheriff and corrections officers. The memorial serves as a permanent reminder of their dedication and ultimate sacrifice. It is a place where surviving family members, fellow officers

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Detective John J. Mulligan, who was killed in the line of duty 30 years ago today. On September 26, 1993, Detective John James Mulligan was shot and killed in the line of duty in the Walgreen’s parking lot

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Walter A. Schroeder, who was killed in the line of duty 53 years ago today. On September 24, 1970, Patrolman Walter Schroeder was shot and killed while responding to a silent alarm at a bank at 9:20

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Patrolman Paul J. Murnane, who was died in the line of duty 85 years ago today. On September 23, 1938, Patrolman Paul J. Murnane died in the line of duty when he suffered a fatal heart attack while

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Albert Motroni, who was killed in the line of duty 99 years ago today. On Monday, September 22, 1924, Officer Albert Motroni was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect who was wanted

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer James D. Hughes killed in the line of duty on this day 88 Years Ago. While walking the beat in East Boston, Officer James Hughes was struck and killed by a motor vehicle while crossing the street

The Boston Police Department offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Robert Garten from the Hartford Police Department in Connecticut who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

REMEMBRANCE: Along with State and City of Boston offices, all flags at Boston Police facilities will be flown at half-staff on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. We will

In Memoriam: It is with deep regret that the Boston Police Department announces the sudden passing of active-duty Boston Police Officer Brian J. MacLean. Officer MacLean was a 17 -year veteran of the BPD who served admirably in a number of assignments including: B-3, C-6, B-2, D-4, E-18, Operations and Licensing during his career. Brian