For the first time, the Boston Police Department has awarded the Number 1 detective badge to a woman.

Boston police Thursday bestowed a high honor on the department’s longest-tenured active-duty detective, presenting her with the No. 1 detective’s badge, officials said.

Veteran Boston police Detective Larry E. Ellison, of the school police unit on Tuesday received detective badge number one, to mark his 35 years of service to the department, making him the ...

Diana Lopez leaves court as current and former members of the Boston Police Department leave federal court after their arraignment on charges relating to claiming false overtime on Sept. 2, 2020.

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans is calling for the department to require that officers wear name tags on their uniforms in addition to badges.

A Boston police officer was injured Thursday when he was stuck by a vehicle in the city's North End neighborhood, according to Boston police.

Boston residents should not click links in suspicious texts about unpaid parking tickets, police are now warning.

Two Boston city officials have been fired after domestic violence arrests. The city’s review found no violations by other employees, according to a spokesperson.

According to Boston police, around 8:30 AM on Sunday, officers assigned to the South End were dispatched to the area of 92-94 Peterborough Street for two Breaking and Entering reports.

The Boston Police Department is investigating break-ins at two restaurants in the city. According to Boston police, around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, officers assigned to the South End were dispatched ...

A Boston police officer was injured Saturday morning when they were bitten by a pitbull while executing a search warrant in Dorchester, police said. Just before 7 a.m. Saturday, officers saw a 26 ...