Boston Police Department
Municipal police department in Boston, Massachusetts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Boston Police Department (BPD), dating back to 1838, holds the primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest municipal police department in the United States.[2][3] The BPD is also the 20th largest law enforcement agency in the country.[4]
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Boston Police Department | |
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Abbreviation | BPD |
Agency overview | |
Formed | May 26, 1854; 170 years ago (1854-05-26) |
Employees | 2,713 |
Annual budget | $414 million (2020)[1] |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Massachusetts, U.S. |
Map of Boston Police Department's jurisdiction | |
Size | 89.6 sq. miles |
Population | 617,594 (2010 census) |
Legal jurisdiction | Boston, Massachusetts |
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Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts |
Police Officers | 2,144 Sworn uniformed Police Officers |
Civilian members | 569 Civilian Members |
Mayor of Boston responsible | |
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Facilities | |
Patrol vehicles | Ford Expedition, Ford F250 |
Patrol cars | Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Caprice PPV |
K-9s | 33 |
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