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We dedicate ourselves to work in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

  • Operation Hoodsie Cup

    Operation Hoodsie Cup

    Boston Police will be handing out free Hoodsie Cups in Boston neighborhoods, forging a bond with the city's youth.

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  • Real Time Crime Center

    Real Time Crime Center

    Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis introduced Boston's latest crime fighting tool, the Real Time Crime Center. The new technology is part of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center and allows crime analysts to assist officers with more timely information immediately following an incident.

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  • Citizen Alerts

    Citizen Alert: Water Damage Scam

    The Boston Police would like to remind all residents to use care in allowing unsolicited workers in their homes. If anyone has any questions, they can call 911 to have the police assist in verifying the credentials of persons purporting to work for the "Water Department".
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  • Trace thief

    Protect Your Property

    An effort to aid in the return of your lost or stolen property the Boston Police Department has established an on-line property database.

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    Crime Reports

    View the Crime Reports for Boston from this external website.  Easy to use interface and listings

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    Crime Stoppers Program

    The Crime Stoppers Program highlights unsolved crimes of violence in the local media, appealing to the public for information. Call our toll free tip line number 1.800.494.TIPS or text a tip, by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463).

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  • Citizen Alert Network Expands Citywide

    Register for alerts about crime, emergencies and other important information.

    Citizen Alert Network Expands Citywide

  • Neighborhood Crime Watch

    Learn what simple actions you can take to protect you and your neighbor's families, homes, vehicles, and property.

    Boston Crime Watch

  • Find Information On Sex Offenders

    A sex offender is any person who resides, works or attends an institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth and who has been convicted of a sex offense,

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Video & Multimedia

  • New Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit Opening

    Mayor Menino and Commisioner Ed Davis help open the new Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit.

     

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  • Uphams Corner Street Team

    Upham's Corner Street Team-Dorchester

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  • See a listing of upcoming BPD events.

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