"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."

The Boston Police Department (BPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1854, the BPD is the oldest municipal police department in the United States .

2 days ago · BPD Remembers: The men and women of the Boston Police Department remember the service and sacrifice of Officer Richard J. Gallivan who was killed in the line of duty 114 years ago. Officer Gallivan was shot and killed while chasing burglary suspects downtown.

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.

The Boston Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime. We work to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

May 25, 2024 · Want to join the Boston Police Department? You need to take the state's civil service exam and apply for the job. Here's how:

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.

Aug 17, 2023 · The Boston Police Department (BPD) is committed to: building trust through community engagement and collaboration; sharing data, policy changes, and information, and; continuously improving all aspects of policing. We will continue to keep the community updated on this important work. Community Outreach and Engagement

12 hours ago · No injuries occurred when a firearm was discharged inside a police substation in downtown Boston, department spokesperson Sgt. Detective John Boyle confirmed.The incident occurred Sunday morning ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Boston Police Academy Class 65-25 officially began its journey, stepping into the Academy to embark on the training required to serve and protect the City of Boston. As the first of two recruit classes for 2025, these 114 men and women represent the future of Community Policing in our city. This class reflects the Department’s […]