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, 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.
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: 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
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 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 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.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 GUNS FOR GIFT CARDS The 2022 Guns for Gift Cards Program asks you to turn in your gun and receive a $100.00 gift card. This program will take place beginning December 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at various designated drop-off sites throughout the city. If you do not wish
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November 30, 2022 On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Washington Pearson, 55, of Boston, was placed in custody by members of the United States Marshals Service in Norfolk, Virginia. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a straight warrant issued out of West Roxbury District Court on charges of Attempted Murder, Strangulation
LGBTQ+ Community Resources Wed, 05 Oct 2022 The mission of the Boston Police Department is Community Policing. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community are a vibrant and dynamic part of Boston. The Boston Police Department actively seeks to understand the needs and concerns of the LGTBQ+ community. For over 25 years, Department has
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