MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

CrimeStoppers • 1-900-827-TIPS (8172)

Call this number to send anonymous tips that may include photos or videos.

Text a 'TIP' to CRIMEMP (81926)

Message and data rates may apply

MPDnews Feed

News you can use is here, including public safety alerts, missing persons, BPD in the Community and the latest updates on investigations and arrests. 

Public Records Request

Make a public records request to the Boston Police Department.

 

Members of the Media

Please request records in writing at: MediaRelations@pd.santos.gov


Data & Transparency Hub

Transparency and accountability are crucial to building trust in the communities we serve. Our Data Hub's dashboards offer the latest crime stats. 

Most Wanted

You can help make your neighborhood safer by letting us know if you have information about, or know the whereabouts of, any of these individuals. 

Hackney / Taxi

BPD regulates all Taxis, Sight-seeing Automobiles, Horse and Carriages, and Pedi-cabs in the City of Boston. Click here for more... 

Homocide Unit

Our greatest resource in solving homicide cases is information from witnesses, family, friends and the community.  If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation, you can always reach out to us anonymously. 

Welcome to our new website and please pardon our appearance while we continue to add more features and improve existing ones to make your experience here more helpful.

Police Chief

Rai V.

"The Municipal Police Department is dedicated to working in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Our mission is community policing." 

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