Boston’s Finest Premieres Tonight in Boston

On a cold Wednesday night in Boston, the action inside the Revere Hotel at 200 Stuart Street was hot, heavy and exciting as Donnie Wahlberg premiered his new series: Boston’s Finest in front of a packed house of police officers and public officials. Said Wahlberg, “I’m super proud of this project. I’m grateful to Mayor Menino, Commissioner Davis and the men and women of the BPD for allowing us the access we needed to follow them around and document their every move. The show looks great and I think people are going to love it.”

Focusing on the men and women of the Boston Police Department, Boston’s Finest will offer viewers an up-close and very personal look at what it takes to protect and serve one of the greatest cities in America.

The show hits airwaves for real on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 9:00pm on TNT.

Good Bye & Good Luck to Detective Bernie Graves!!!

There are thousands who may know him by face, but not by name. That’s because Bernie Graves was sitting in the saddle when one of the most recognizable photos in BPD history was taken. The picture of Bernie and then Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens was taken on Wednesday, October 15, 1986 during the celebration that followed the Red Sox Game 7 series clinching victory over the California Angels in the American League Championship Series. According to Graves, during the celebration, Clemens approached and requested permission to climb aboard and, as you can see by the photo, Graves relented and the rest is history. After forty plus years of protecting and serving the citizens of our fine city and one unforgettable photo, we say, “Thank you – Bernie.”

Boston Police Investigating Several Cases of Car Vandalism Involving Shoveled Out Parking Spaces

The Boston Police Department is investigating several reports of car vandalism related to shoveled out parking spaces. The incidents took place between February 11 – 13, 2013, in several neighborhoods of the city.

(1) About 9:10AM, on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, a male victim reported to officers at District C-11 (Dorchester) that his car tires were vandalized during the night while parked in the area of 7 Mayfield Street in Dorchester. The victim told police that he parked his on February 12, 2013, at about 5:00PM, and when he returned to his car the next day, he noticed his front tires were slashed.

(2) About 10:49AM, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call involving vandalism on Litchfield Street. On arrival, the victim told officers someone slashed one of her tires. Officers observed the victim’s car to be parked legally in a shoveled out spot in the area of 10 Litchfield Street. Victim stated that there were items placed in the empty parking space in an effort to “save” the spot which the victim says she moved prior to parking.

(3) About 11:00AM, on February 12, 2013, a male victim walked into District D-14 (Brighton) to report that his vehicle had been damaged sometime between 9:00pm on February 11 and 7:45am on February 12. Victim stated it appeared that that front passenger side door had been damaged by someone throwing a hard plastic saw horse against it.

(4) About 11:01AM, on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a call for vandalism in the area of 91 Union Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the caller who stated that she parked her vehicle on Snow Street at 10:00PM, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. When she returned to her car the next day, she discovered two flat tires on her car.

(5) About 9:30AM, on February 12, 2013, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to 163 Byron Street for a vandalism report. On arrival, the victim told officers that on Monday, February 11, 2013, he moved a chair from a parking space and then parked his car in the empty spot. When he returned to his car the next day, he discovered two flat/slashed tires on his car.

(6) On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, officers from District A-15 (Charlestown) responded to 83 Cambridge Street for a vandalism report. On arrival, officers met with the caller who stated she found a nail in her tire which was flat.

(7) About 1:57PM, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, a male victim walked into District B-2 (Roxbury) to file a report of vandalism to his vehicle. The victim told officers he parked his vehicle at in the area of 36 Elm Hill Park at about 9:00AM on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. When he returned to his vehicle a few hours later, he noticed the passenger side window of his vehicle was shattered. The victim further stated his vehicle was partially blocking a neighbor’s parking space.

Community members wanting to assist this investigation anonymously can either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous capacity.

Mayor Menino Comments on the Challenges of Cleaning Up after the Blizzard of 2013

Commenting on the challenges that come with cleaning up after the Blizzard of 2013, Mayor Tom Menino offered the following, “I apologize to all inconvenienced by the storm. We’re doing our best to remove snow from all of Boston’s city streets. We’ll get there as quickly as possible. Sometimes you have to be patient in a storm of this magnitude.” To request plowing or salt & sand for your street, please call the Mayor’s 24 Hour Hotline at (617) 635-4500. Or, you can click on the enclosed link to place a service request: Click HERE

Billboard Promoting ‘Boston’s Finest’ on Full Display in NY’s Times Square

How cool is this??? Donnie Wahlberg recently tweeted a photo of himself smack dab in the middle of the Big Apple (Times Square) proudly standing in front of a billboard promoting his new TNT series, ‘Boston’s Finest’.

Public Safety Advisory Relative to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

The Boston Police Department has received several calls relative to carbon monoxide poisoning. Specifically, the BPD has received several calls relative to individuals being overcome by carbon monoxide while sitting or attempting to stay warm in vehicles. Preliminary information indicates that dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are entering cars as a result of exhaust pipes being blocked by snow. The BPD would like to remind community members to be cognizant of the dangers specific to carbon monoxide. Whether in a car or a home, repercussions can be deadly. As such, community members should be aware of the enclosed safety tips.

What is carbon monoxide? Often referred to as the silent killer, CO is a gas you cannot see, taste or smell. It’s created when fossil fuels such as kerosene, gasoline, natural gas, propane, methane or wood do not burn properly.
Where does carbon monoxide come from? CO poisoning can result from faulty furnaces or other heating appliances, portable generators, water heaters, clothes dryers or cars left running in garages.
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, nausea and drowsiness. Exposure to undetected high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal.

Precautions to be taken:• If shoveling out your vehicle, be sure to remove any snow or ice that may be blocking the exhaust pipe.
• If using a fire place, be sure to open the damper for proper ventilation before using a fireplace.
• Avoid using an oven or stovetop to heat your home as the CO gas could have harmful effects to both people and pets.
• Make sure all fuel-burning vented equipment is vented to the outside to avoid CO poisoning. Keep the venting for exhaust clear and unblocked.
• If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not blocked with snow, ice or other materials. The CO gas might kill people and pets.
• Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris.
• Only use barbecue grills outside, away from all doors, windows, vents and other building openings. Some grills can produce CO gas. Never use grills inside the home or the garage, even if the doors are open.
• Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows, vents and other building openings to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the home.

If you experience symptoms of CO poisoning:• Immediately move to a fresh air location (outdoors or by an open window or door). Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for.
• Call 9-1-1 or the fire department from a fresh air location (outdoors or by an open window). Remain at a fresh air location until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.