Commissioner Cox, members of the Command Staff, and officers from District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) joined students, staff, and members of the Holmes Innovation School community in Dorchester for the 4th Annual Community Clap-in. The event welcomed students as they began a new school year, surrounding them with encouragement and support as they start the year ahead.
Officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) spent some time with youth at the My Little Rainbow Daycare for a day of fun. Our officers joined the kiddos to read stories, answer questions about what it’s like to be a Boston Police Officer, and give everyone a behind-the-scenes look at one of our BPD cruisers. It
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24-Hour Period Beginning Monday @10AM through Tuesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 6 Other Larceny: 15 Auto Theft: 3 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information
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As students across Boston head back to school, we all have a role to play in keeping them safe. Whether you’re walking or biking, remember to stay alert, put the phones and headphones away, and give yourself plenty of time to get where you’re going. 🚶 Walking: Use the crosswalk, look both ways, and never
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CANCEL-BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the pictured individual involved in a motor vehicle larceny incident that occurred between 6:45 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to 7:45 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the area of 2 Blackfan Street, Boston Children’s
24-Hour Period Beginning Sunday @10AM through Monday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 3 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 17 Auto Theft: 1 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information
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The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to identify the individual shown in the accompanying images as it relates to an ongoing larceny investigation in Boston. The facts and circumstances surrounding the initial incident are as follows: At about 12:37 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, officers assigned to District C-6
24-Hour Period Beginning Saturday @10AM through Sunday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 12 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 0 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 4 Other Larceny: 16 Auto Theft: 1 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information
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At about 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) conducted Operation Kickstand, another targeted scooter, moped, and motorcycle enforcement initiative throughout Downtown. This initiative was undertaken in response to continuing public safety and quality-of-life concerns associated with the increased presence and unlawful operation of scooters and mopeds within the
24-Hour Period Beginning Friday @10AM through Saturday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 3 Aggravated Assault: 7 Commercial Burglary: 2 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 1 Other Larceny: 26 Auto Theft: 2 Click here for Public Journal Note: The information above is preliminary information and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information
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