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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: In Honor of Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr.

The Boston Police Department is issuing the following traffic advisory in connection with the wake and funeral services for Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. on Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1. SUNDAY, MAY 31 | West Roxbury No parking or standing will be in effect on both sides of Centre Street from Spring Street […]

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Boston Police Department Mourns the Loss of Boston Fire Department Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr. 

Members of the Boston Police Department mourn the line-of-duty death of Boston Fire Department Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr., of Rescue Company 2, who was killed yesterday while battling a fire at 18 Treadway Road in Dorchester. We extend our deepest condolences to the Kilduff family, his fellow firefighters, and our partners at the Boston

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The Boston Police Department Continues to Honor Mental Health Awareness Month: The Co-Response Model and BEST Team Clinicians

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the Boston Police Department is highlighting some of the partnerships, resources, and programs that help support mental health throughout our city. Today, we are recognizing the BPD’s partnership with Boston Medical Center as part of the Department’s Co-Response Model. Master’s-level BEST (Boston Emergency Services Team) are embedded with our Department

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The Boston Police Department Celebrates Peace Officers Memorial Day 2026

On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those Federal, State and Municipal Police Officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. In 1994, the 103rd Congress, as part of the Violent Control and Law Enforcement

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Reminder to the Public to Utilize Safe Exchange Zones located inside of Boston Police Stations

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

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  Overnight Closures Starting May 11, 2026 – Storrow Drive Eastbound and Soldiers Field Road Eastbound

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

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Boston Police Commissioner Cox Thanks the BPD Operations Division as We Honor Telecommunicators Week

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,

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Traffic Advisory for Boston Marathon/ Patriot’s Day Activities 2026

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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