Commissioner Cox issues letter to area college students prior to 2025 Spring Break.
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Live Stream: Boston Police Academy Class 64-24 Graduation
Live Stream: We are pleased to invite you to join our YouTube live stream of the Boston Police Academy’s Class 64-24 Graduation Ceremony. Don’t miss this special occasion as we celebrate the dedication and achievements of our newest Officers. Congratulations to all BPD Academy Class 64-24 Officers graduating today. Link: YouTube
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Detectives Execute Search Warrants in Dorchester and Recover Guns, Drugs and United States Currency
On July 1, 2024, Detectives assigned to the Human Trafficking and Crimes Against Children Unit executed four Search Warrants at 908 and 912 Morton Street, Dorchester. As a result of the search warrants, Luis Lugo, 37, of Quincy was placed under arrest and charged with: Detectives also seized in excess of $89,000 in United States
Women’s History Month 2024
As we kick off Women’s History Month, we salute the women of the Boston Police Department and celebrate the 30 X 30 Initiative. Last summer, Commissioner Cox was joined by Mayor Wu and representatives from MAWLE (Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement) to sign onto the 30 X 30 Pledge. It is a national
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The Boston Police Department Congratulates Detective John A. Teixeira receiving Detective #1 Badge Recognized for 37 Years of Exemplary Service
The Boston Police Department congratulates Detective John A. Teixeira, currently serving in the Bureau of Intelligence and Analysis, Field Operations Group. As Detective Teixeira continues his exceptional 37-year career with the Boston Police Department, he has been awarded Detective Badge #1 recognizing him as having the most years in the Detective rank serving our City.
Congratulations to Captain Detective Leighton B. Facey: Making History as First African American Captain Detective in Boston Police Department
The Boston Police Department extends heartfelt congratulations to Captain Detective Leighton B. Facey on becoming the first African American Captain Detective within our Department. Captain Detective Facey’s career, thus far, has spanned more than 25 years of service. Captain Detective Facey is currently assigned to the Bureau of Investigative Serves. He has served the residents
BPD Community Alert: Roxbury Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect of Shooting on Blue Hill Avenue
BPD Community Alert: Detectives from District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a shooting that took place on January 25, 2024 at about 7:04AM, at 236 Blue Hill Avenue. Officers assigned to B-2 in Roxbury responded to a shot spotter activation at 236 Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival
Suspect Arrested for Two Downtown Boston Commercial Robberies
Investigation Update: At 10:50 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024, Detectives from District 1 arrested Rongit Whistleon, 54, of Boston, in the area of 39 Boylston Street on a straight probation violation warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court for Unarmed Robbery, Rape, Kidnapping. Further investigation by detectives determined that Whistleon was the suspect wanted
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BPD is Proud to Join the 30 x 30 Initiative
BPD is proud to announce we’ve joined the 30x30initiative by signing the 30x30Pledge! Mayor Wu and Commissioner Cox held a signing ceremony today joined by members of the Department and members of MAWLE and BPD’s Women in Blue. This officially makes BPD part of the movement to advance women in policing. The movement’s goal is 30% of sworn
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The Boston Police Department Offer Our Condolences to the Rutland Police Department in Vermont
The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, July 7, 2023.