Bureau of Public Information

One Schroeder Plaza
Boston, MA 02120
Phone: 617 343 4520
Fax: 617 343 4481
Email: bpi.bpd@cityofboston.gov

Welcome to the Boston Police Department's Bureau of Public Information website. As a part of the Office of the Police Commissioner, Media Relations provides public information to local and national media outlets, conducts news conferences and interviews, and provides Department spokespersons to ensure that the public receives timely and accurate information about department-related activities, programs, services and personnel.

The Boston Police Department continues its mission to maintain close relationships with the neighborhoods of Boston, and the local news media. Today however, that is not enough. This website provides us the opportunity to reach the "online community" so critical in today's information age.

Partnership for Responsible Broadcasting


Learn more about the Boston Police Department's policy.
More Information 

Call the Cops

Call The Cops is a live call-in local access television show which airs on Boston Neighborhood Network Television (Comcast ch. 9/RCN ch. 15). A featured guest appears weekly along with a scheduled host from Media Relations to discuss law enforcement issues.
Watch shows on YouTube

News & Press Releases

See a list of news articles and press releases distributed by BPD.
Archive 

Public Information Requests


Are you moving to a neighborhood within Boston and need crime statistics? Perhaps you are working on a school project and need Boston Police initiatives or other crime-related information. Or maybe you are a community group and would like to request a police officer to speak to your organization. ANY request for information regarding the Boston Police Department MUST be sent to this office. We in Media Relations will be happy to assist you with your request. You can send us your request, including your name, phone number, address, and reason for requesting the information via one of the following methods:

By Fax:
(617) 343-4481

By Mail:
Boston Police Department 
Bureau of Public Information 
One Schroeder Plaza
Boston, MA 02120

In Person:
Drop off the information at the Security Desk at Headquarters

Please be advised that your request will take from one to ten business days to be processed. Sorry, we do not take requests over the phone.

News & Press Releases »

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Announcements

  • 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,

    Find Information On Sex Offenders

Video & Multimedia

  • BPD Targets Violent Predators

    Police Commissioner Davis discusses violence reduction efforts in the city.

    Watch Video

  • Police Promotions 2010

    Promotion and Rating ceremony held at the Boys & Girls Club in Mattapan for Boston police officers.

    Watch Video

  • National Night Out 2010

    Mayor Menino joins the Boston Police Department in celebrating the 27th annual National Night Out.

    Watch Video

  • Operation Hoodsie Cup

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

    Visit Website

    Watch Video

  • New Boston Police Harbor Patrol Unit Opening

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

    Watch Video

  • Uphams Corner Street Team

    Upham's Corner Street Team-Dorchester

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