Boston Police
Mayor Walsh, Boston Police Extend Body Cam Pilot Program
Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans announced a six-month extension for the department’s body camera pilot program Monday, after reaching an agreement […]
Boston Is a Shooters’ Paradise
More than 96 percent of gunmen involved in non-fatal shootings are never arrested in Boston. The cops know it—but will they do anything about it?
This Boston Cop Worked the Patriots Parade Crowd Like a Pro
The coolest @bostonpolice Ever! Hyping the crowd up before the #patriotsparade got started. Thank you for everything you do! ♀️pic.twitter.com/ImzF5aqCjB — RK SB51Champs (@HeartEyes4Brady) February […]
Someone Set a Boston Police Cruiser on Fire: Reports
Boston police believe that whoever set a Boston Police cruiser on fire this morning in South Boston did so on purpose with an explosive device, […]
Police Arrest Man They Say Injured Four Boston Police Officers with His Car
Update 12:34 p.m.: Police say they have a suspect in custody, who they believe is the man they say dragged two officers 20 feet with his […]
Two Police Officers Shot in East Boston
Two Boston Police officers are recovering after surgery for gunshot wounds and remain in “critical condition” at Massachusetts General Hospital this morning after a shootout in East […]
Will One of These Boston Contestants Win It All on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X?
A pair of Massachusetts natives hope to win it all on the upcoming 33rd season of Survivor. The latest installment of the hit CBS reality […]
SJC Rules Black Bostonians May Have Good Reason to Run from the Police
A black person who flees from officers in Boston may have good reason to do so, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled this week. Citing […]
Boston Police Say Officer in Back Bay Video Did Not Use Excessive Force
Four months after video surfaced of a Boston cop’s handling of a man he accused of hitting his car with an umbrella, police say the officer did […]
Judge Rules Against Police Union on Body-Worn Cameras
A pilot program to test out body-worn cameras on Boston police officers is set to go forward as planned after a Superior Court judge on Friday […]
BPD Thwart High-Flying Getaway in Brighton
Boston Police thwarted an epic, high-flying getaway attempt over the weekend in Brighton. The man, 39-year-old Fabio Armelio of Medford, was apparently channeling Jason Bourne Sunday morning […]
Comedian Jeff Ross Talks Roasting Boston Cops for New Special on Conan
Unlike Peyton Manning, comedian Jeff Ross is a master at roasting people, which is why he’s testing his skills against one of the hardest audiences […]
Car Strikes Pedestrians on Freedom Trail in Downtown Crossing
At least two people hit and taken away on stretchers. Driver attempted to flee. Minuteman pointed him out to police. pic.twitter.com/3GjJZjA7ap — WalkBoston (@WalkBoston) August […]
BPD Starts Assigning Police to Body Camera Program Today
After not a single police officer volunteered to take part, BPD began assigning officers to participate in the city’s long-delayed body camera program on Tuesday. Speaking […]
Amid Tepid Support for Boston Police Body Cameras, No Volunteers Step Forward
Even after a slow start to the Boston Police Department’s rollout of a pilot to test body camera equipment, and with less-than-enthusiastic support from the […]