Boston Police Department.
law enforcement agency in Boston, Massachusetts
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Flock Safety is being used by the Boston Police Department to advance safety initiatives in Boston, Massachusetts, despite contractual concerns.Well supported3 reports
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Boston Police Department launched multiple surveillance technology pilots (Motorola, Axon, Flock Safety) under city council oversight.Some support1 report
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Kade Crockford monitors the Boston Police Department's surveillance practices while the council continues its oversight role.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Investigation into a series of fatal shootings in Boston involving city leaders and the mayor.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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The Boston Police Department has begun handling package theft reports as criminal matters.Some support1 report
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Boston City Council addressed issues in Allston-Brighton on September 11th, involving Council President Liz Breadon and Deputy Superintendent John Fitzgerald, while police enforced laws.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A trial concluded with the termination of a vendor contract due to civil liberties concerns regarding Flock Safety used by the Boston Police Department in Massachusetts.Some support2 reports
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State law requires internal affairs cases completion for the Boston Police Department, with a state agency overseeing law enforcement discipline in Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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Police enforce rules for large public gatherings while the Mayor supports large community celebrations in Boston.Some support1 report
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The Boston Police Department was located in Boston starting on May 27, 2026.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The Boston Police Department is currently operating with an understaffed presence, and Tremont is confirmed to be part of the city.Some support2 reports
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A shooting occurred near Emerson College in Massachusetts, involving a professor, prompting police statements.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Boston Police Department this week
News at the entities that move Boston Police Department most-
Massachusetts StructuralAn unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Moves Boston Police Department
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Jim Jordan OperationalJim Jordan predicted Democrats will gain House control and named Jamie Raskin as a senior Democrat during a radio appearance.Moves Boston Police Department
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Michelle Wu OperationalThe Wu administration showcases its work and efforts to control rats in Boston.Moves Boston Police Department
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city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Boston Police Department
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Boston Shared contextThe Federal Aviation Administration is managing air traffic operations at Boston Logan Airport.Moves Boston Police Department
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Motorola Solutions OperationalMolloy has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Motorola Solutions and is responsible for outlining the company's growth outlook and strategy.Moves Boston Police Department
Connections
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Boston Shared context
The Boston Police Department operates within the jurisdiction of Boston, enforcing laws and responding to public safety issues.
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Massachusetts Structural
The Boston Police Department operates under state mandates and oversight required by Massachusetts law.
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Jim Jordan Operational
they act on each other directly
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Motorola Solutions Operational
The Boston Police Department and Motorola Solutions are actively partnered on a drone program, with pilots currently underway.
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Axon Enterprise Transactional
The Boston Police Department is currently running pilot programs evaluating the use of Axon Enterprise products and services.
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Michelle Wu Operational
Michelle Wu oversees the Boston Police Department, influencing its operations through policy, executive concerns, and operational feedback loops.
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Flock Safety Operational
Flock Safety continues to distribute data to the Boston Police Department despite the termination of their vendor contract.
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South Boston Shared context
The Boston Police Department maintains a functional law enforcement presence within the geographical area of South Boston.
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Boston City Council Structural
The City Council exercises formal oversight and regulatory power over the Boston Police Department's operations and public safety agenda.
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John Fitzgerald Structural
John Fitzgerald serves as a deputy superintendent within the Boston Police Department.
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city council Structural
The Boston Police Department's operations are formally regulated by the city council through required ordinance approvals.
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Kade Crockford Operational
Kade Crockford actively monitors the surveillance practices of the Boston Police Department.
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Mazda Transactional
A drone operated by the Boston Police Department crashed onto a vehicle manufactured by Mazda.
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Emerson College Shared context
The college is located within the operational jurisdiction of the Boston Police Department, as evidenced by a recent shooting incident.
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Ayanna Pressley Operational
The relationship is characterized by an ongoing investigation into a death probe involving A and B.
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Suffolk County Structural
The Boston Police Department operates within the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, conducting investigations on county property.
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Adrian Madaro Operational
Adrian Madaro is linked to staffing issues that are prompting a legislative review of the Boston Police Department.
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Allston Shared context
The Boston Police Department enforces laws within the geographic boundaries of Allston.
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Cox Operational
Commissioner Cox is functionally linked to the Boston Police Department in his capacity as commissioner.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Flock Safety is being used by the Boston Police Department to advance safety initiatives in Boston, Massachusetts, despite contractual concerns.
- Boston Police Department launched multiple surveillance technology pilots (Motorola, Axon, Flock Safety) under city council oversight.
- Kade Crockford monitors the Boston Police Department's surveillance practices while the council continues its oversight role.
- The Boston Police Department has begun handling package theft reports as criminal matters.
- Boston City Council addressed issues in Allston-Brighton on September 11th, involving Council President Liz Breadon and Deputy Superintendent John Fitzgerald, while police enforced laws.
August 2026
3 events- A trial concluded with the termination of a vendor contract due to civil liberties concerns regarding Flock Safety used by the Boston Police Department in Massachusetts.
- State law requires internal affairs cases completion for the Boston Police Department, with a state agency overseeing law enforcement discipline in Massachusetts.
- Police enforce rules for large public gatherings while the Mayor supports large community celebrations in Boston.
July 2026
3 events- Investigation into a series of fatal shootings in Boston involving city leaders and the mayor.
- The Boston Police Department is currently operating with an understaffed presence, and Tremont is confirmed to be part of the city.
- A shooting occurred near Emerson College in Massachusetts, involving a professor, prompting police statements.
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June 2026
3 events- The Boston Police Department was located in Boston starting on May 27, 2026.
- Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new taxi pilot program in Boston to regulate licensed taxi fares and operations.
- The committee chairman has demanded records from the Boston Police Department regarding an investigation involving Jim Jordan.