Office of the Police Commissioner

Boston Police Department Commissioner’s Commendation Ceremony

The Boston Police Department honored the bravery of some of its own today in a ceremony celebrating community policing and service to the residents of our City. The Commendation Ceremony took place at 11:00 AM, on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Florian Hall in Dorchester. The ceremony honored officers, detectives, Quincy police, Boston Fire Department, and …

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Congratulations to BPD Recruit Class 63-23 Upon Their Graduation from the Boston Police Academy

At about 11:00 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, members of Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 63-23 were officially sworn in as Boston Police Officers by Mayor Wu and Commissioner Cox during a graduation ceremony held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport. The newly appointed officers stood proudly in front of …

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Hanna Awards Honor and Recognize Law Enforcement’s Best & Bravest

Congratulations to all the police officers recognized at this year’s Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery which were held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Worcester. Several Boston Police Officers were honored and recognized for their bravery and courage. Officer William Parlon – Medal of Honor Officer Kyle Moran – Medal of Honor …

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The men and women of the Boston Police Department will forever remember those lost on 9/11/2001

Today, we honor and remember the thousands of lives lost 22 years ago. The following names represent the over 200 victims who died on 9/11 with ties to New England. We will #NeverForget Stephen G. Adams Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero Anna S.W. Allison Barbara Arestegui Myra Aronson Yaphet Aryee Garnet “Ace” Bailey Christine Johanna Barbuto Mark …

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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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Boston Police Department Commendation Ceremony

The Boston Police Department honored the bravery of some of its own today in a ceremony celebrating community policing and service to the residents of our City. The Commendation Ceremony took place at the Kroc Center for the second time this year. Commissioner Cox presented commendations to officers and detectives for apprehending violent suspects involved in …

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Update to Evidence Audit

As press reports today indicated, I recently initiated a routine audit of the central drug depository due to the sheer scope and volume of the evidence maintained there. The audit revealed some discrepancies, which caused me concern. I have since requested that the Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations, Robert Harrington, utilize the Boston …

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Update to Evidence Audit

As press reports today indicated, I recently initiated a routine audit of the central drug depository due to the sheer scope and volume of the evidence maintained there. The audit revealed some discrepancies, which caused me concern. I have since requested that the Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations, Robert Harrington, utilize the Boston …

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