BPD Remembers

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

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

The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Tyee Michael Browne of the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office who was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on July 5, 2023.

The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Delberth Phipps Jr, of the Virgin Islands Police Department who was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 4, 2023.

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

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

The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Heather Glenn of the Tell City Police Department who was shot and killed while confronting a domestic violence suspect on July 3, 2023.

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

BPD Remembers: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Boston Police Officer James G. McCann, Jr. who died in the line of duty 86 years ago on Wednesday, June 16, 1937. Officer McCann had just finished working his night shift in District D-14 (Brighton) when he

BPD Remembers: Today, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Boston Police Officer Adolph F. Butterman who died on Monday June 16, 1919, as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. Officer Adolph Butterman died several weeks after he was shot by an unknown