Police and Fire Department
Dial 911 in an emergency for Police, Fire or Medical Services
Boston Police – BPDNews.com
District A-1 serves the North End / Waterfront area
40 New Sudbury St., Boston, MA 02114
Community Service Desk for Non-emergencies: 617-343-4240
District A-1 Website
District A-1 Contact and Information Sheet (pdf)
Commander: Captain Thomas Lee: (617) 343-4238
Email: LeeTh.bpd@cityofboston.gov
Sergeant Thomas Lema: (617) 343-4627
Email: LemaT.bpd@cityofboston.gov
Officer Frederick “Teddy” Boyle
Email: BoyleF.bpd@cityofboston.gov
Loud Party Hotline is at 617-343-5500
Loud Party Advisory Sheet
Prevent “Breaking & Enterings”
Breaking & Entering Advisory Bulletin (pdf)
Crimestoppers – Anonymous Tip Line
- Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: (617) 343-2880
Website: www.cityofboston.gov/fire
Local Fire Houses
Engine 8/Ladder 1
392 Hanover Street
Marine Unit
50 Battery Street
Gas & Charcoal Grills
Fire regulations prohibit the use of gas grills above the first floor of a building used of habitation. Charcoal grills are prohibited within a building or structure, including balconies, fire escapes, porches or roofs.
City of Boston Barbecue Safety Regulations
TIPS FOR ENSURING PERSONAL SAFETY:
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.
- Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.
- Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.
- Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.
- Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance. Yelling “Fire!” “Help!” and/or “Rape!” are ways of drawing attention and alerting people that you need help.
- Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.
- Carry a cell phone.
- Call ahead to your destination to alert them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so that in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know enough to begin looking for you.
- Walk with confidence. Be assertive. Don’t let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at anytime can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, “IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”
- If an unarmed attacker confronts you, believe in your ability to scare, distract, or even incapacitate the attacker enough to escape.
- If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.
Safe Travel Abroad from the U.S. State Department
