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 […]
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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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
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 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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A MESSAGE FROM POLICE COMMISSIONER EDWARD DAVIS The tragic death of David Woodman on June 29, 2008 has forever changed the lives of those affected. It is devastating to the department and the City when a tragedy occurs on a…
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A MESSAGE FROM POLICE COMMISSIONER EDWARD DAVIS The tragic death of David Woodman on June 29, 2008 has forever changed the lives of those affected. It is devastating to the department and the City when a tragedy occurs on a…
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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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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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As most of you are aware by now, law enforcement authorities in London arrested 21 individuals on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack targeting commercial airline flights operating out of the United Kingdom. In response to these arrests, the US Department of Homeland Security has raised the aviation security level to Code Red. This applies
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