Commissioner Cox Issues Letter to Area College Students Prior to 2026 Boston Marathon
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Boston Police Department Announces Phillip Owens to be New Superintendent-in-Chief
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, the Command Staff and members of the Department for the appointment of new Superintendent-in-Chief Phillip Owens. Reporting directly to the Police Commissioner, the Superintendent-in-Chief is the highest-ranking police officer in the Department. The Superintendent-in-Chief is responsible for the development, review, evaluation, and recommendation to the Police
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In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Active Duty Detective Mark G. Walsh
In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department mourns the recent passing of active-duty Boston Police Detective Mark G. Walsh, on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Detective Walsh was assigned to A-1 Detectives. Detective Walsh was appointed to the Boston Police Department on October 31, 2005. His prior assignments as a Police Officer included District D-4, the Youth
Boston Firefighters Credit Union Presents Check for BPD Health and Wellness
Today at the Boston Firefighters Credit Union with BPD Commissioner Cox and members of the Detectives Benevolent Society joined the Credit Union CEO and Board of Directors for a check presentation devoted to Officer Wellness. Six years ago after the deaths of seven active-duty Boston Police Officers that year, the leadership of the Boston Police
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In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department Mourns The Passing Of Active Duty Lieutenant Detective Henry Staines
In Memoriam: The Boston Police Department mourns the recent passing of active duty Boston Police Lieutenant Detective Henry Staines, on Monday, June 11, 2024. Lieutenant Detective Staines was assigned to District C-6 Detectives. Lieutenant Detective Staines was appointed to the Boston Police Department on June 26, 1996 as a Student Officer. After graduating from the
BPD Promotions: Deputy Therese Kozmiski Promoted to Superintendent
Police Commissioner Cox announced yesterday that Deputy Therese Kozmiski was promoted to Superintendent. Family, friends, and fellow members of the Department were on hand for the ceremony. This was a terrific celebration to have during Women’s History Month!
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2024
On National Law Enforcement Day 2024, we honor and express gratitude to the brave men and women of the Boston Police Department and across the Nation who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our communities. Their unwavering commitment to upholding justice and ensuring public safety is commendable. In the face of challenges, law enforcement officers exemplify
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Recent Promotions: Commissioner Cox Promotes Several Officers to the Ranks of Lieutenant Detective, Sergeants, and Detectives
Recent Promotions: Congratulations to several officers on their promotion to Lieutenant Detective, Sergeants and Detectives. During a ceremony on Thursday, Commissioner Cox congratulated and presented officers with their new badges. The men and women of the BPD would like to wish our new Supervisors and Detectives the best of luck in their new roles within