It is with a profound sense of enthusiasm and gratitude that I introduce myself as the newly appointed Director of the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit of the Boston Police Department.  I firmly believe that the residents of this wonderful city have the power to change neighborhoods, block by block, and make it a safer place to live.  I consider this position a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with all of you and find practical and realistic ways to reduce crime and fear in our neighborhoods.

Prior to coming to the NCWU I was the Community Affairs Coordinator at District D-4 in the South End.  In the six years that I was there, I was able to develop outstanding relationships with community and neighborhood groups and associations, business groups, management companies, city and state agencies and a host of other entities.  There was an inherent problem solving aspect to the job as well, which I truly enjoyed.  I have been with the Boston Police Department for ten years, the first four of which began at the Bureau level as a grant manager.  I would describe myself as very responsive to the needs of individuals and a person with a positive “can do, get it done” attitude; a person who is accessible and open to innovative thinking.

On a more personal level, I graduated from Framingham State College with a BS in Human Services, obtained a graduate certificate in government and public policy from U Mass Boston and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University.  I reside in West Roxbury and am the proud mother of two children ages 17 and 14.  I am a dedicated runner and serve on the board of the BP Runners Club and enjoy any outdoor activity including golf.

I look forward to working with all of you!

You can reach me at 617-343-4345 and MacNeilC.bpd@cityofboston.gov