BPD Remembers: On this day 51 years ago in 1973, Detective John D. Schroeder was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to prevent an armed robbery. His brother, Walter, a father of 9 children, was shot and killed in the line of duty three years earlier. The service and sacrifice of […]
BPD Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill Killed in The Line of Duty: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Detective Thomas J. Gill who was killed in the line of duty 36 years ago. On February 10, 1988. Detective Gill was killed
Sergeant Horatio J. Homer, a trailblazer in the Boston Police Department, holds the distinction of being the first African American to join the force and subsequently attain the rank of Sergeant. His appointment dates back to 1878, and he achieved the rank of Sergeant in 1895, marking a significant milestone in the history of the
BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Officer Walter Baxter who died in the line of duty 86 years ago. On Wednesday, August 4, 1937, Officer Baxter died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty when he was struck by a motor vehicle while manning a
Inspector Thomas J. Norton End of Watch June 19, 1914, Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Downtown Boston District 1. There\’s also a Memorial sign at this location.
Inspector Thomas J. Norton End of Watch June 19, 1914, Boylston Street and Tremont Street. Downtown Boston District 1. There\’s also a Memorial sign at this location.
Sergeant Frederick Schlehuber End of Watch November 10, 1910 Ashburton Place and Somerset Street, Downtown Boston District 1. There’s also a Memorial sign at this location.
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Sergeant Frederick Schlehuber End of Watch November 10, 1910 Ashburton Place and Somerset Street, Downtown Boston District 1. There’s also a Memorial sign at this location.
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Watchman David Estes End of Watch April 27, 1848. Batterymarch and Water Street Downtown Boston, District 1. There’s also a sign Memorial at this location.
Watchman David Estes End of Watch April 27, 1848. Batterymarch and Water Street Downtown Boston, District 1. There’s also a sign Memorial at this location.