HAPPY HOLIDAYS The holidays are a special and joyous time of year. It is also a time when individuals need to be alert to the possibility of crime. The Boston Police Department encourages individuals to take simple precautions to ensure a happy and safe holiday. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can easily create a distraction for people. However during this festive time, it is important to pay special attention to the things going on around you. The holiday season is considered peak season for burglars, pickpockets and shoplifters. Don’t let the spirit of giving lull you into giving burglars and pickpockets a chance to dampen your holiday spirit. Thieves love the holidays as much as everyone else, especially because it’s an opportune time for crime.   more »

The Boston Police Neighborhood Watch Unit has moved to 20 Vine Street in Charlestown, MA. Our location is in the newly opened District A15, on the Corner of Vine and Chelsea streets.

Our telephone number has NOT changed. You can still contact us at 617-343-4345 and 617-343-4779.

Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Today is my last day serving the people of Boston in the capacity of Program Coordinator here in the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit at Boston Police.   more »

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.    more »

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Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston School Committee and Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced today that the Boston Public Schools (BPS) will host the first-ever Back-to-School Jamboree on Saturday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on City Hall Plaza.   more »

Boston's National Night Out Celebration at the Franklin Park Zoo was a huge success. In total 12,318 people attended the event. We truly did demonstrate "The Power of Neighbors."   more »

Click more to see pictures and read write ups about the Top Ten Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups and Crime Fighter of the Year 2008   more »

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner, Edward F. Davis invite you to the city-wide National Night Out Celebration Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.   more »

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The Amber Alert has been canceled. For more information please visit - www.bpdnews.com   more »

Last week we kicked off National Night Out with four district celebrations. This weekend, and in the coming weeks, there will be additional district events, block parties, award ceremonies, and the grand finale at the Franklin Park Zoo on Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the calendar for details.   more »

Please see http://www.bpdnews.com/2008/07/crime_data_january_1st_july_20.html

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Judi Wright worked with the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit since 1991 and was its director since 2002. She found helping to build relationships between the Boston Police and residents that serve to make their neighborhoods safer, better places to live deeply satisfying. Judi said, “It is rewarding when I go to a street and am able to reduce the fear neighbors have and help them organize to fight crime.”    more »

Last Thursday, my dog Jenny aka “Big Momma” (she is the large white Shepard/Samoyed above) and I, as well as Police Officers from Dorchester Safe Street Team had the pleasure joining members of RoDogRun for their weekly dog walk around the perimeter of Ronan Park.   more »

CRIME DATA - January 1st - June 22nd, 2007 vs. 2008 has been published on BPDNews.com

Here is a comprehensive list of Senior Safety Tips published by the Neighborhood Crime Watch Unit of the Boston Police Department.   more »