The Boston Police Department was proud to host seniors from across the city for the first-ever “Walk the Beat 3K” at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. Commissioner Cox, members of the Command Staff, and officers from across the Department joined participants for a walk through the park, enjoying the beautiful weather, great conversations, […]
The Walk the Beat 3K event that was originally planned for Wednesday, May 20th is being postponed to later date. Although registration is now closed, all currently registered participants will still be honored for the rescheduled date. All registered walkers will be notified of the new date.
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On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those Federal, State and Municipal Police Officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. In 1994, the 103rd Congress, as part of the Violent Control and Law Enforcement
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The Boston Marathon is filled with heartwarming moments from start to finish, and this year was no exception for our BPD Team. Chrissy Walsh, widow of BPD Detective Mark Walsh, completed the 26.2 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in his memory and crossed the finish line with their two children by her side.
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The Boston Police Department recognizes and celebrates National Telecommunicators Week, a time to honor the dedicated first responders behind the scenes who keep our city safe each and every day! Our Telecommunicators in the Operations Division work around the clock, 24/7, answering calls, dispatching officers, and serving as the critical link between the public, Boston Police
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As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today, we want to acknowledge our dedicated officers who worked hard to keep the parade in South Boston on Sunday safe for attendees of all ages. Officers were on foot, bicycles, motorcycles, gators and cruisers patrolling the area and helping in what ways they could. Thank you to everyone
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In 1920, as women secured the right to vote and the department rebuilt following the 1919 strike, Governor Calvin Coolidge signed legislation allowing women to be appointed to the Boston Police Department at the discretion of the Police Commissioner. After a civil service exam with 94 candidates, six women were appointed on April 25, 1921.
Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of women, especially those serving in law enforcement, both within the Boston Police Department and across the nation. We honor the trailblazers who opened doors for women in policing and are proud that the department continues to exceed the national average for women
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Mayor Wu joined Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox in promoting several new members of the Command Staff – a new Superintendent to head the Bureau of Field Services and two new Deputy Superintendents – in addition to seven new Captains to oversee our neighborhood District Stations. Among this impressive group, two female Lieutenants were promoted to
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