Tune in below to learn a bit more about the BPD’s Community CompStat model, and our first meeting focused entirely on retail theft!
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The Boston Police Department received a special request for a young West Roxbury resident. Austin is a big fan of police vehicles and was heading out on his Make-A-Wish trip to Disney. Make-A-Wish asked to surprise him with a police escort to the airport, and our officers answered the call. Members of BPD Command Staff,
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As Hispanic Heritage Month continues… We proudly honor the rich traditions, vibrant cultures, and countless contributions of our Hispanic communities in Boston and beyond. From our neighborhoods to our district stations, our City is strong, and part of our strength comes from our Department and its members reflecting the communities we serve! Today we introduce you
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Today we celebrate “National Police Woman Day.” We honor the achievements of women in the Boston Police Department and in departments across our nation. We are proud that the BPD is surpassing the national average for women entering our Department and among our leadership. The recruitment and retention of women officers is a key part of our efforts
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Commissioner Cox joined our partners from the Boston Police Foundation COP and AT&T to provide 200 laptops and new backpacks to school-aged students across Boston. Each laptop, loaded with Microsoft Office, is being provided to youth in each police district/neighborhood – as well as to students supported through our Crimes Against Children Unit, Youth Violence
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate National Night Out 2025 across the city these past two nights! Your energy, support, and community spirit helped make this year’s celebration a tremendous success. Mayor Michelle Wu, Commissioner Michael Cox, members of the BPD Command Staff, and officers – both sworn and civilian
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Thinking about a career in law enforcement? THIS is your opportunity. Join the Boston Police Department! There’s STILL time to sign up for the second 2025 MA Civil Service Exam. The Massachusetts Civil Service Exam is the first step in joining the Boston Police – sign up today… 📝 Sign Up Deadline: August 7, 2025
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BPD Remembers: On Saturday, July 4, 1925, Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed in the line of duty during the Pickwick Club building collapse on that day 100 years ago. Lt. Alexander was trailing and tracking a jewelry thief inside the building when it collapsed. This incident claimed the lives of 44 people. Lieutenant Alexander was
🚨 Thinking about a career in law enforcement? THIS is your opportunity. Join the Boston Police Department! A second 2025 MA Civil Service Exam has been added for Police Officers and registration is OPEN! The Massachusetts Civil Service Exam is the first step in joining the Boston Police – sign up today… 📝 Sign Up Deadline:
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Since October, Officers from the Boston Police Department have been exchanging letters with 4th graders at the Curtis Guild Elementary School in East Boston as part of a special Pen Pal Program designed to build positive relationships between students and police officers. The program came full circle as students and their officer penpals finally met
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