Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy, provided a police report at the August Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. Larceny:July 27th 3pm, 126 State Street Victim reported two Amazon packages valued at $40 containing an assortment of computer equipment stolen. Bike Thefts:August 15th and 17th, 85 East India Row On August 15 at 85 East Read More…
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City Council Wants Detailed Plan From Mayor on Police Overtime Cuts
At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, councilors directed their attention toward realizing Mayor Marty Walsh’s police overtime budget cut of 20% by proposing a hearing to discuss strategies for achieving this goal. According to a proposal by Councilors Kenzie Bok (District 8) and Andrea Campbell (District 4), actualizing the Mayor’s cuts will require “active Read More…
City Councilors Propose Unarmed Community Response System for Non-Violent Emergencies
City Councilors Lydia Edwards (District 1), Michelle Wu (At-Large), and Julia Mejia (At-Large) proposed a system that would direct non-violent emergency 911 calls away from law enforcement and toward a public safety response team. This proposal comes in the midst of racial injustice protests that continue across the Commonwealth following the death of George Floyd Read More…
Councilor Edwards on Creating a New Community Response to Nonviolent, Non-Criminal Calls
Progressives too, can back the blue By District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards Thank you. I haven’t said it enough to the men and women in blue that serve our great city. Time and time again they are expected to be at their best when we are at our worst. Whether it was during 9/11, the Read More…
City Council Supports Bill for Police Officer Certification
During the weekly City Council meeting on June 17, City Councilor Andrea Campbell (District 4) offered a resolution to support the Bipartisan House Bill H.2146 that would require a special commission on establishing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) system. Under this system, municipal police officers would require certification. This would ensure that municipalities Read More…
North End / Waterfront Local Police Information & Drug Take Back Day
The North End / Waterfront is part of Boston Police District A-1. Our local Boston Police Department (BPD) station is located at 40 New Sudbury Street, Boston MA 02114. In case of emergency, dial 911. To reach the community service desk for non-emergencies, dial 617-343-4240. District A-1 Police hold a monthly North End Public Safety Read More…
Safety Tips When You’re Out and About
On August 2nd, the North End community celebrated National Night Out. The event is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. In honor of the day, here are some street safety tips to keep in mind when you are out and about: When leaving home, be sure Read More…