BPD Remembers

The Boston Police Department Offer Our Condolences to the Fargo Police Department in North Dakota

The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Jake Wallin who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, July 14, 2023, as well as two other officers who were wounded during this incident and have a long recovery ahead.

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Patrolman Michael Brennan Killed in the Line of Duty on This Day 105 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: 105 years ago today, on July 7, 1918, Patrolman Michael Brennan was killed in the line of duty when he suffered life-threatening injuries from an apparent fall from a great height while pursuing a suspect in the area of Warren Street in Roxbury. Patrolman Brennan was transported to a local hospital where he

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Danford D. Dunn 137 Years Ago

BPD Remembers:The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Danford D. Dunn. On Tuesday July 6, 1886, Officer Danford Dunn succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty weeks prior. Officer Dunn was kicked by his horse while participating in the City of Boston’s Anniversary Celebration

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BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander Killed in the Line of Duty 98 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: On Saturday, July 4, 1925, Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed in the line of duty during the Pickwick Club building collapse on this day 98 years ago. Lt. Alexander was trailing and tracking a jewelry thief inside the building when it collapsed. This incident claimed the lives of 44 people. Lieutenant Alexander was

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Harris B. McInnes 96 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: On Sunday, July 3, 1927, Boston Police Officer Harris B. McInnes was shot and killed while pursuing two suspects after a robbery on Main Street in the area of Charles Street in Charlestown. Officer McInnes was 36 years old at the time of his death and had served with the Boston Police Department

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The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Inspector Thomas J. Norton Killed in the Line of Duty 109 Years Ago

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Inspector Thomas J. Norton who was killed in the line of duty on June 19, 1914. Inspector Norton was attempting to arrest an individual who was wanted for the murder of three bank clerks during a hold-up in

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