The Boston Police Department wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers across the City of Boston and beyond. Your love, strength, and dedication shape our communities and make our city stronger. Today and every day, we are grateful for all that you do.
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As the number of residents buying and selling goods online continues to increase and grow, so too do the potential risks associated with these types of transactions which can sometimes involve meeting a stranger in unfamiliar surroundings. In an effort to keep these arranged dealings as safe as possible, the BPD is introducing designated “Safe
The Boston Police Department is advising motorists of overnight closures of Storrow Drive eastbound and Soldiers Field Road eastbound, from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way in Boston. Beginning Monday, May 11, closures will be in effect nightly, seven days a week, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning, and are expected to
As we wrap up National Telecommunicators Week, Boston Police Commissioner Cox visited our 911/Operations Division to thank these unsung heroes who serve our City behind the scenes. The Commissioner also dropped off cookies, cupcakes, and brownies for each shift as a small token of appreciation for the incredible work they do. Working around the clock,
Marathon Weekend 2026, B.A.A. 5K Invitational Mile, Patriots Day Parade – Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Monday, April 20, 2026 The Marathon Weekend Events this year will have two main races on the Saturday before the running of the 2026 Boston Marathon. Parking restrictions will be in place for all of these events. Please plan accordingly
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:52 a.m., members of the Boston Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), working in conjunction with the FBI’s Metro Boston Gang Task Force, executed two search warrants issued out of Dorchester District Court. Investigators located Keto Powell, 51, of Dorchester at 1580 Dorchester Avenue in front of a
On One Boston Day 2026, the men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the lives lost 13 years ago, their legacy lives on. In memory of Martin Richard, Lingzi Lu, Krystle Campbell, Officer Sean Collier, and Boston Police Sergeant Dennis Simmonds, we remain Boston Strong as we honor those who are gone but
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The Boston Police Department is expecting large crowds on Sunday for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council. This parade is welcoming and safe for ALL attendees, and it should not compromise the quality of life for our residents. We ask anyone coming to treat this event—and this
The annual St. Patrick’s Day / Evacuation Day Parade will take place this Sunday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m. The 2026 parade route is different from last year, going in a reverse direction along the historical route and using East Sixth Street instead of East Fifth Street. The parade will begin at Andrew Square, proceed
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