From Boston City Councilor John Tobin: THE REV. Bruce Wall\’s assertion that if the city\’s new police officers \’\’look like Aryan Nation, you\’re going to turn the good kids into bad kids\” is offensive and outrageous (\’\’Menino to double police recruits,\” City & Region, March 20). With a very broad brush he questioned the integrity […]
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It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Boston Police Chaplain Monsignor William Francis, who served the Department for over 25 years. Monsignor Francis was a very special member of the Boston police family who will be sorely missed. Boston Globe recap of the Monsignor and his life.
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Home Invasion on Huntington AvenueOfficers from District 2 responded to 902 Huntington Avenue last night on a report of an Armed Home Invasion. On arrival the officers spoke with the victims who stated that at 10:16pm, two suspects armed with a firearm and shotgun forcefully entered their apartment. Both victim reported being assaulted by the
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Within the past week, two women have been robbed and assaulted while walking in two different stairwells at the Boston Common Parking Garage. In both incidents, while waiting in the stairwell, the suspect grabbed the victims and pushed them against a wall. The suspect told the victim in the first incident that he is a
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A Community Service Bulletin outlining a number of steps you can take to ensure your safety on the street, in your car, and in your home. Prepared by the officers of District A-1, the safety tips can apply to anyone living or working in all 11 Districts.Tips include: Always be aware of your surroundings–especially at
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Chemical Spill Results in Building EvacuationDistrict 4 officers were called to 774 Albany Street at 7:50pm last night on a report of a chemical spill. The building, a homeless shelter, was evacuated as a safety precaution while the Boston Fire Department and the Boston Police Hazardous Materials Unit investigated. A cleaning chemical was located improperly
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At this point, Boston Police can release that two people were found suffering from gunshot wounds outside 470 Massachusetts Ave. at 6:30 this morning. A female was found shot and taken to an area hospital for treatment. She remains in serious condition. A male was also found shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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