The Boston Police Department Remembers the Service and Sacrifice of Sergeant William F. Healey Who was Killed in the Line of Duty 80 Years Ago Today

BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember Sergeant William F. Healey who was killed in the line of duty on this very day 80 years ago in 1946. Sgt. Healey was shot and killed while confronting two armed gunmen found burglarizing a home at 24 Fayette Street in the Bay

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BPD in the Community: District A-1 Joins Seniors at Beverly Gibbons Center in Remembering Life of Dolly Parton

Officers from District A-1 enjoyed another day with seniors at the Beverly Gibbons Center as the group came together to celebrate 925 Day in honor of the life and music of Dolly Parton. With seniors dressed in pink, the day was filled with great conversations about favorite songs, delicious food, and quality time spent together.

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 Coffee with a Cop at Pomona Cafe in East Boston

Members of the BPD Command Staff, officers from District A-7, and the Bureau of Community Engagement welcomed neighbors to Pomona Café in East Boston for another edition of Coffee with a Cop. No speeches. No agenda. Just an open opportunity to connect, ask questions, and get to know the officers who serve the East Boston

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BPD in the Community: District B-2 and Academy Recruits Take Part in Nubian Square Recovery Day

Coming together in Nubian Square! Officers from District B-2 and recruits from the Boston Police Academy joined the Nubian Square Task Force and Boston Public Health Commission for Nubian Square Recovery Day. The event brought neighbors together for a full day of live music, community resources, and meaningful conversations. Our officers and recruits were proud

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BPD in the Community: Local Family Donates Stuffed Animals to District D-14

A special donation to help bring comfort to local children! Officers from District D-14 had the pleasure of meeting Noa and her mother, Heather. As part of a Bat Mitzvah project, Noa and her family worked with local temples and other community organizations to collect more than 100 stuffed animals. The generous donation was brought

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Thursday, October 1, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Wednesday @10AM through Thursday @10AM Homicides: 1 Robberies: 1 Aggravated Assault: 4 Commercial Burglary: 0 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 4 Other Larceny: 17 Auto Theft: 4 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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Suspect Charged with Murder in 7 Whitfield Street Homicide Investigation 

At approximately 5:39 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 7 Whitfield Street in Dorchester. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he

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The Boston Police Department Seeking RFP’s for the 2027 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program

Funded by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program incorporates the key elements of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Comprehensive Gang Model. Grant funds support regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang and youth violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and

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Boston 24 And Public Journal For Wednesday, September 30, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 5 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 1 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 13 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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