"The Boston Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Our mission is community policing."

You can find out which district you live in by using the City of Boston's My Neighborhood search tool. Input your address and select the Public Safety option listed in the search results.

To text a tip to the Boston Police Department (BPD) Crime Stoppers Mobile Program, you must have text messaging enabled on your phone and subscribe to a participating cell phone carrier. To begin your tip session, text the word "TIP" to the number 27463 , which spells the word "CRIME" on your phone's keypad.

4 days ago · Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in efforts to locate 14-year-old Niquari Shaquille Murchison, of Roslindale. Niquari is a 5’9” black male, 145 lbs., brown eyes, black hair, and was last seen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

The Department engages in data-driven policing, utilizing and initiating best practices for training, support, supervision, career advancement opportunities and recruitment of officers and civilians to sustain Boston as a safe and vibrant City.

The BPD purchased its first patrol car in 1903 and its first patrol wagon in 1912. In later years, police would use motorcycles to deal with ever-increasing traffic. The Boston Police Strike of 1919 sought to improve wages and working conditions for patrolmen, and recognition for its trade union.

Nov 1, 2024 · The Boston Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Office of the Police Commissioner (617) 343-4500. [email protected]. Auto Theft Unit (617) 343-4430. Office of Media Relations (617) 343-4520. [email protected]. Civil Rights Unit. Crimes Against Children Unit (617) 343-4527 (617) 343-6183. Domestic Violence Unit (617) 343-4350. Family Justice Center (617) 779-2100 ...

As a Boston Police Officer you will receive a competitive salary, health insurance, life insurance, pension, paid time off and more. You can advance your career to higher ranks such as detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain.

Jun 21, 2024 · Yesterday morning around 10:55AM, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force/Gang Unit arrested suspect, Anthony Williams, 28 of Boston and charged him with Failure to Stop for Police Officers and a host of other motor vehicle infractions.