General Info

The Boston Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that operates K-9, field training, special response team, traffic homicide, bike patrol, community-oriented policing, victim advocate and agricultural crime units. The police department offers various services, including traffic incident management, crime mapping and control of sexual offenses. The Boston Police Department also provides protection for automobiles and private property. The police department supports a crime stoppers program that highlights unsolved crimes of violence in the local media. The Boston Police Department operates a crime laboratory unit that provides services to several colleges and universities in Boston. The police department also operates a family justice division that handles cases related to crimes against children, domestic violence and sexual assault. The Boston Police Department s internal affairs division investigates incidents of alleged police misconduct and reviews complaint investigation. The department s harbor unit ensures the safety of commercial and recreational use of the harbors in Boston.