Boston Police Department

The Boston Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in Boston, Massachusetts. There are currently 2,144 sworn uniform police personnel and 569 civilian members. They also have 33 K-9s.

Boston Police Department
AbbreviationBPD
Flag of the City of Boston
Agency Overview
FormedMay 26, 1854 (1854-05-26)
Employees2,713
Annual Budget$414 million (2020)[1]
Legal personalityGovernmental agency
Jurisdictional Structure
Divisional agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts , U.S.
Map of Boston Police Department's jurisdiction.
Size89.6 sq. miles
Population617,594 (2010 census)
Legal jurisdictionBoston, Massachusetts
General nature
  • Local civilian police
    See also Police
Operational Structure
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Sworn Uniformed Police Personnels2,144
Civilian Employees569
Mayor of Boston responsibleMichelle Wu
Agency executiveGregory Long, Superintendent-In-Chief (acting commissioner)
Facilities
K-9s33
Website
bpdnews.com

References

  1. "Fiscal Year 2020 Adopted Budget" (PDF). City of Boston. 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-04.

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