BPD News Feed / September 18, 2026

Neighbors helping one another get ready for a new school year!

Join us next week to celebrate National Night Out 2026!

Officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury/Roslindale) visited our friends at German Centre Homes in West Roxbury to pick up school supply donations collected by residents

We’re grateful to the community members who came together to help local youth in need start the school year with essential supplies.

You can read more about it here.

BPD in the Community: District E-5 Enjoys Day with Neighbors at Georgetowne Homes Family Day 

BPD News Feed / September 16, 2026

The Captain and Officers from District E-5 joined neighbors at the Georgetowne Homes for their Family Day.

It was a great afternoon to meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy time together as a community. The BPD Ice Cream Truck made a stop as well, serving free ice cream to everyone in attendance.

You can read more about it here.

The Boston Police Department Remembers September 11th, 2001 

BPD News Feed / September 14, 2026

Commissioner Cox and members of the Boston Police Department attended memorials and events throughout Boston honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11th, remembering those whose lives were taken and the heroes who ran toward the danger that day.

Commissioner Cox began the day at Fenway Park for the Red Cross 9/11 Day of Remembrance Blood Drive, thanking donors and volunteers

You can read more about it here.

Police Memorial Sunday 

BPD News Feed June 7, 2026

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, members of the Boston Police Department gathered to observe Police Memorial Sunday, an annual day of remembrance established by state statute to honor all deceased members of the Department.

The observance began with a memorial Mass celebrated by Reverend John J. Connolly and Grand Rabbi Y.A. Korff. Mayor Michelle Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox, members of the Boston Police Department, both active and retired, stood in uniform alongside family members and members of the community to pay their respects to fallen colleagues.

Police Memorial Sunday is held each year on the first Sunday in June and serves as a solemn reminder of the service and sacrifice of those who dedicated their lives to protecting the City of Boston. The event offers an opportunity for the Department to reflect, remember, and express gratitude for those who have passed.

You can read more about it here.

Boston's Run To Remember, Sunday, May 24, 2026 

bostonsruntoremember.org

A tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and our First Responders

There will be a half marathon and a five mile run

You can read more about it here.

BPD in the Community: District E-5 Gives Ride on BPD Gator to Local Family” Program 

BPD News Feed / June 18, 2026

Officers from District E-5 reconnected with our buddy Austin and his family for a special visit in West Roxbury.

At the end of last year, the Boston Police Department had the honor of escorting his family to the airport as he embarked on his Make-A-Wish trip to Disney. Knowing Austin’s love for police vehicles, our officers stopped by to check in and gave him a ride in a BPD Gator.

You can read more about it here.

BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Station Tour for Local Students 

BPD News Feed / June 16, 2026

Officers from District A-7 welcomed students from the Mario Umana Academy in East Boston to the A-7 District Station for a behind-the-scenes visit.

Our officers provided transportation for the students before giving them a tour of the station, introducing them to the officers who serve their neighborhood, and answering questions about what it’s like to be a Boston Police officer.

You can read more about it here.

Members

Chevrolet First Responder Program 

Chevrolet is here with a program for all of the Firefighters, Police Officers, 911 Dispatchers, EMT/Paramedics and other qualifying Healthcare Professionals* who have been there for the people who really needed it this year.

For further information about the program go to their website to learn more.

Ford First Responder Program 

You take care of us, this is one way we can help take care of you.

For further information about this program go to their website to learn more.

Chrysler First Responder Program 

Honoring our First Responders, For all that you do, we thank you. Let us share our appreciation by giving back to you.

For further information about this program go to their website to learn more.

The 100 Club of Massachusetts 

Supporting the families of our fallen heroes. The Hundred Club gives an unequivocal and unconditional promise to police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts that in the event they are killed in the line of duty, the Club will never forget their service and the Club will compassionately care for their surviving families for the rest of their lives.

For further information about the 100 Club of Massachusetts go to their website to learn more.

The Boston Police Foundation 

The Boston Police Foundation is a non-profit organization created to help the brave men and women of the Boston Police Department perform their jobs to the utmost of their abilities. Your donation strengthens vital technological and professional development programs for Boston Police Officers-programs that improve performance and offer support to those risking their safety to ensure ours.

For further information about the Boston Police Foundation go to their website to learn more.

Cops For Kids With Cancer 

Helping to support the families of children with cancer. When a family receives such a devastating diagnosis regarding their child, some things happen immediately…

Our hope is to remove some financial burden so all their energies can go to helping their child beat cancer and live a healthy life.

For further information about Cops for Kids With Cancer go to their website to learn more.