This morning sixty-seven recruits from Boston Police Department recruit class 46-07 stopped by the West Roxbury Fire House during their regular morning physical traning to lay a wreath in honor of the fallen firefighters.

The sixty-seven recruit officers stood at attention during the ceremony and all of the onlookers seemed to be quite moved by the ceremony and the gesture. The on-duty firefighters came out of the firehouse as the recruit class presented arms and there followed a moment of silence. This display was so moving that passing traffic on Centre Street stopped to observe what was taking place and show respect.

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Cops for Kids with Cancer, a charity supported by the Boston Police Department presented a check for $5000.00 to Floating Hospital's Cancer Center on May 21, 2007

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On January 24, 2007, at about 12:43 pm, a Boston Police officer responded to 91 Thornton Street for a missing person report. Investigators met with the family of Warren Daniel Hairston, who reported him missing and were concerned about the circumstances. A missing person investigation was then initiated. Boston Police detectives aggressively investigated the facts and circumstances surrounding Mr. Hairston’s disappearance and actively attempted to determine his whereabouts.

On January 27, 2007, at approximately 1:08pm, officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for a found body at 57 Dewey Street. On arrival, officers located a black male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced at the scene. The victim has been identified as Warren Daniel Hairston, 21, of Roxbury.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help and urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS. The Boston Police will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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On Sunday, October 15, 2006, more than 1,0000 runners participated in the 25th (and final) Annual Boston Police Chase. Photos of virtually every runner who participated are available for viewing, via 511 Challenge.com, who agreed to host the photos.

View the photos.

Or if you ran the race, go to the main race page to search for your photo

This year’s Police Chase, sponsored by Liberty Mutual, the 113th Annual IACP Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition and the Boston Police Runner’s Club, benefited the Boston Police Department's Kids at Risk Program. The Police Chase was a great success, and thank you again to all the runners who participated, and to all sponsors and support staff.

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Boston Police program inspires young people to good citizenship through an appreciation of the role of law enforcement in our community.

This past Friday at Fenway Park, Mayor Thomas M. Menino; Boston Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin; and Boston Red Sox President & CEO Larry Luccino joined with participants of the Junior Police Academy and their families at an appreciation ceremony to honor the most recent participants of the 10th Annual Boston Police Junior Police Academy.

All junior recruits, accompanied by their parents or guardian, received recognition for their successful completion of the one week program designed to provide youth with an inside look at local law enforcement, the duties that they perform and the encounters they face on a daily basis.

The event included an essay contest, in which participants were invited to write about their experiences. You can read the winning entry online. Download file

The Boston Police Junior Police Academy program is a highly successful education program, which continues to expand in popularity every year. This program introduces youth to law enforcement career options giving students a chance to explore the career opportunities in a "hands-on" environment.

Link to a short photo gallery showing some highlights of the 10th Annual Jr. Police academy.

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Photos have been posted from the Boston Police Promotional Ceremony held at Cathedral High School Gymnasium in Boston's South End on September 5, 2006

View the Photo Gallery

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