A city councilor and two state lawmakers representing South Boston are denouncing the “disgusting” desecration of American flags at the Korean War Memorial and a military statue Tuesday night.

Seven years, four months, and six days. That is the length of time the Boston Police Department allowed an internal affairs (IA) case to linger before finally disciplining an officer accused of lying on the job and numerous other infractions.

Members of the Boston Police Department will be required to wear name tags while on patrol in the city, under the terms of a union contract extension. "At a time when federal agents are seen on American streets with masks shielding their identity, Boston ...

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox reported homicides are up nearly 30% this year, as Mayor Michelle Wu continued to tout Boston as the safest major city in the country at a year-end public safety briefing.

The family of a teen killed in a police chase in Boston sues for $30 million, alleging officers disobeyed orders to cease the chase, resulting in the fatal crash.

With the New Year approaching, Boston leaders touted the city’s low crime rates in 2025 and pledged to redouble their public safety efforts. While gun violence has increased slightly this year after reaching a historic low in 2024, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the numbers are still a significant accomplishment.

Family members of a 15-year-old boy killed in a Dorchester crash that followed a Boston police pursuit have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city, state and several officers involved. The suit,

A Boston officer was dragged by a vehicle, leading to arrest of driver Avagadra Lipson, who faces multiple charges including assault and reckless driving.