Boston Police Department 2008 Annual Report MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

“We dedicate ourselves to work in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Our Mission is Community Policing.” Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis III THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER

The Office of the Police Commissioner In each of these areas, new policies, pro- includes: cedures, technological innovations, and • Office of Strategic Planning and planning techniques were developed and Research Development implemented. These focused efforts sup- • Office of the Legal Advisor port the Department’s long-term vision for • Office of Administrative Hearings the years to come. • Office of Labor Relations In 2008, the Boston Police Department Working closely with others throughout implemented initiatives that aimed to the Department, personnel from Office of cultivate new community partnerships, the Police Commissioner have continued enhance our technological capabilities, and to focus on several key initiatives: facilitate the effectiveness of crime preven- • Violent Crime Reduction tion efforts throughout the city. • Increasing Community Trust • Improving Community Satisfaction with Police Services 2008 NEW & NOTEWORTHY INITIATIVES

Safe Street Teams interaction with the residents (specifically local youth), and listen to the concerns of In 2008, Safe Street Teams—teams of 6 community members while assisting with or more officers assigned to specific beats tangible solutions. These walking beats on foot or bicycle—continued to foster lead officers to develop a sense of owner- beat-level problem solving and community ship, engaging in strategic problem solving, engagement on a more personal level. The sustained presence and guardianship. Also, BPD also expanded this initiative to the officers develop other competent guardians Stuart & Tremont Street area. Originally of community safety in the process—such piloted in three of Boston’s high-crime as local business owners and community areas, there are now Safe Street Teams members to assist in promoting safety assigned to 13 neighborhoods throughout standards. the City: Eagle Hill (A-7/ East Boston), two teams in Codman Square (B-3 Mat- tapan/Dorchester), Norfolk Ave and Blue Street Outreach Team Hill Avenue (B-3 Mattapan/Dorchester), Bromley Heath (E-13/ Jamaica Plain), In August 2008, the two-person Street Blue Hill/Talbot Ave/Franklin Field Outreach Team (SOT) was formed. (B-3/ Mattapan/Dorchester), Lenox/1850 The SOT is a component in the BPD’s Washington (D-4/ South End), Dudley/ comprehensive response to the issues of Orchard Park (B-2/Roxbury), Downtown public disorder, the needs of the homeless, Crossing/Boston Common/Theater chronic substance abusers and individuals District (A-1/Downtown) Grove Hall with mental illness. The SOT identifies (B-2/Roxbury) and Bowdoin and Geneva and works with chronic “street people” (C-11/Dorchester). Safe Street Teams including homeless, mentally ill, substance have been invaluable in building trust abusers and highly active criminals. The and reducing crime in Boston’s neighbor- team works on the issues, policies and po- hoods by walking the beat and focusing lice response that impact these individuals on proactive and preventative measures while making sure their rights are protect- to reduce crime, enforce public safety and ed and the interests of the neighborhoods improve the quality of life in the areas and communities are met. Much like they are assigned. In this way, these teams the Safe Street Teams, the SOT utilizes a demonstrate the community policing proactive problem-solving approach and philosophy under which the BPD oper- builds strong working relationships with ates. On any given day, team officers can key stakeholders. While maintaining a be found interacting with residents and visible presence in problem areas, the SOT responding to community concerns. They is dedicated to street outreach, and inter- strengthen ties within the community, ad- acting and coordinating with partners on dress quality of life issues and deter crime. a daily basis and building the trust that is These teams focus on creating a clean, safe necessary for effective problem solving. and orderly environment, increase positive 2008 NEW & NOTEWORTHY INITIATIVES

Text-a-Tip which areas of the city are hot spots for shooting incidents, recover evidence in In 2008, the Text-a-Tip initiative contin- shooting cases, and locate individuals in ued to experience success, with anony- possession of guns. mous tips (coming in via both text and telephone) leading to drug, gang and violent crime arrests. The program was District-based violence prevention first launched in June 2007—the first of meetings its kind in the nation—and it played an important role in overcoming a longstand- Building on the successful Operation ing distrust of the police among City Ceasefire model, the BPD has convened residents. In 2008, a total of 460 text tips action-oriented interagency working were received as well as 529 phone tips. groups focused on preventing outbreaks of The Text-a-Tip program received an extra serious gun violence in Districts B-2, B-3, boost in 2008 through the National Night D-4, and C-11, and on an as-needed basis Out Poster Contest, where students were in Districts E-18 and E-13. These working required to create a poster based on the groups met bi-weekly throughout 2008 to theme, “Text for Peace.” (PICTURE of review recent gun incidents and ongo- the winning poster) ing gang violence problems. Depending on the nature of the problem, appropri- ate violence reduction plans that blend ShotSpotter enforcement, intervention, and prevention strategies are developed and implemented. In 2008, the BPD’s Operation Division These working groups strive to prevent successfully expanded upon its Shot- violence by communicating to gangs that Spotter system by beginning the process violence will not be tolerated in Boston, of integrating it with the closed circuit pulling every enforcement lever available cameras, thereby allowing the closest cam- to halt violent offending, and working era to focus in on the shooting area. The with community-based partners to provide ShotSpotter system, first implemented in social services and opportunities to youth. October of 2007, is an acoustical gunshot detection technology that helps to locate where shots have been fired within seconds Continued proven-effective programming of their occurrence. The precise location and the immediate notification of Shot- The BPD’s successful multi-jurisdictional Spotter offer a key dispatch and response home visitation programs— Operation tool. On average, notifications arrive Homefront, Operation Night Light, and between 1 and 2 minutes prior to 911 calls, Student Threat Assessment Team—con- and in some instances they arrive without tinued throughout 2008. Operation ever receiving a 911 call. Most importantly, Homefront, for example, is a national ShotSpotter helps BPD to better identify award-winning collaboration between the 2008 NEW & NOTEWORTHY INITIATIVES

BPD School Police Unit, Youth Violence Command staff, other district command- Strike Force, Boston Public School Police ers specialized unit commanders (such as and Faith-Based Organizations. Home- Homicide, Drug Control, and Domestic front operates under the premise that the Violence) and representatives from other family is the first line of defense against relevant support units (such as Neigh- gang/criminal activity among youth. borhood Crime Watch and Research Home visits are conducted on a weekly & Development) attend to offer needed basis via referrals from various Boston assistance and information. With the assis- Police officers, Boston Public Schools, tance of real-time crime data analysis and law enforcement agencies, community geographic mapping of crime trends, these based service providers and clergy. Parents meetings empower district commanders to are informed about their child’s negative strategize and address the crime problems behavior and are educated on the warning in their areas, focusing on deployment, signs of criminal and/or gang involvement. resources, partnerships and innovation. This collaborative effort sends a strong Performance measurements are also inte- message to the students involved that their grated into COMPSTAT. actions will not be tolerated at school, in the community and most importantly, in the home. In situations that warrant more Boston Reentry Initiative services than a home visit can provide, the School Police Unit makes referrals to the The Boston Reentry Initiative (BRI), clinical staff (social workers) at the Youth funded through the Charles E. Shan- Service Providers Network (YSPN), with non Grant, continued in 2008 to provide whom the BPD has had a long-standing prevention, intervention and enforcement partnership. strategies for ex-offenders returning to Boston neighborhoods upon their release from incarceration. The initiative involves COMPSTAT a partnership between the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, the BPD, the U.S. COMPSTAT, implemented in February Attorney’s Office, the District Attorney’s 2007, is a management and accountability Office, and community, social service, city strategy designed to address crime and and faith-based organizations. Research disorder problems at the district level. The has shown that the first 24-hours after COMPSTAT process utilizes data and release is critical to offenders leaving the intelligence analyses to develop timely system, and the BRI’s multi-faceted ap- responses and strategies that produce proach—which begins to provide support results, improve performance and foster to offenders before they are released— innovation. At each bi-weekly COMP- helps to reduce the rate of recidivism for STAT meeting, district commanders recently released inmates. from within a specific zone discuss crime trends and patterns for their districts. BPD 2008 NEW & NOTEWORTHY INITIATIVES

National Night Out

The National Night Out celebration held in August of 2008 marked the 25th an- niversary of this annual event. Held at the Franklin Park Zoo, the National Night Out celebration promotes and encourages the concept of crime fighting through community building. It is a citywide celebration that cultivates and strengthens partnerships between the community, youth, police, city agencies and commu- nity-based organizations. Each year, the event also acknowledges the contributions that Neighborhood Watch groups make to Boston’s safety and it fosters community participation. The success of National Night Out celebration depends on the generous contributions from the city’s local “Cops for Kids with Cancer” business community. This year’s event was jump-started by a generous fundraising In 2008, retired Boston Police officers, effort on behalf of representatives from including Superintendent-in-Chief Robert Target’s South Bay store, who presented Faherty, presented a donation to the Pedi- representatives from National Night Out atric Oncology Ward of the New England with a monetary donation. Medical Center Floating Hospital for $10,000. Officers accompanied children being treated at the Floating Hospital on a boat ride on the Boston Police boat around Boston Harbor. The children were also be provided a motorcycle police escort from the hospital to the dock in South Boston.

2008 AWARDS

Met Life Foundation IACP Innovation in Technology Award

In partnership with Madison Park In 2008, the BPD also received recogni- Development Corporation and the tion for its use of technology in informa- Orchard Gardens/Commons Public tion sharing. In an attempt to make vital Safety Committee, the BPD received the information more accessible following MetLife Foundation Community-Police the September 11th attacks, the data Partnership Award in 2008 for outstand- contained in two of the largest fingerprint ing police-community collaboration in identification computer systems—the US the Roxbury community (District B-2). VISIT Automated Biometric Identifica- Within this community, there are two tion System (IDENT) and the FBI’s Inte- adjoining housing developments: Orchard grated Automated Fingerprint Identifica- Gardens and Orchard Commons, collec- tion System (IAFIS)—were made available tively known as “Orchard”. This area has to law enforcement through a project traditionally been a high crime, troubled known as the interim Data Sharing Model area in the city. One particular issue preva- (iDSM). The pilot of the iDSM project lent in this community is the residents’ was launched in Boston on September 3, distrust of the police, which made them 2006, with the BPD being the first law reluctant to report crimes they witnessed enforcement agency to use the IDENT/ and, in turn, made it very difficult for the IAFIS Interoperability – Interim Solution police to combat crime. To overcome this model for sharing information. The pilot serious obstacle, leaders from the Orchard was extremely successful, and for its excel- Tenants Association and the Madison lent work with the iDSM project, the BPD Park Development Corporation formed received the International Association of the Orchard Gardens/Commons Public Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leadership in Safety Committee in 2003. Together, Technology Award. community members and police worked to overcome the culture of fear and dis- trust, and to make Orchard a safer place Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence to live. Committee activities included in Problem-Oriented Policing, Finalist police-accompanied walk-throughs of the neighborhood, the creation of a “phone In 2008, the BPD was a finalist for the tree” for making 911 calls anonymously, Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence police-taught karate classes for kids, and in Problem-Oriented Policing based on the creation of a “Youth Day” in the neigh- its Breaking and Entering Plan in District borhood. As a result of this collaborative D-14. This plan consisted of a multi-facet- effort, there has been improved trust be- ed strategy designed to combat residential tween the police and Orchard’s residents, burglaries that had historically been a leading to improved information-sharing persistent crime issue for the Brighton/ and crime-solving. Allston area of Boston. First, by employ- ing the COMPSTAT process and holding 2008 AWARDS

meetings with community stakeholders, and 4) canvassing of residents and property the BPD identified residential breaking owners (which revealed that maintenance and entering (B&E) as the primary crime crews were a principle threat to building issue facing District D-14. The Depart- security). Based on this analysis, D-14 then ment then conducted and in-depth, four implemented a three-pronged response step district-level analysis of the residential model to combat residential B&E: 1) in- B&E issue: 1) crime data analysis (which creased use of BPD resources; 2) residential revealed that the B&E’s were clustered community education; and 3) hot-spot in a handful of repeat locations), 2) field targeted programs. Finally, after the observations and evaluation (which strategy had been implemented, an assess- revealed rampant failures in basic build- ment revealed that Brighton/Allston had ing security); 3) review of police B&E call experienced a 40% reduction in residential handling (which identified several areas burglaries. where call handling could be improved); Superintendent-in-Chief Robert P. Dunford THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT-IN-CHIEF

The Office of the Police Commissioner many press releases, and continued to host includes: the “Call the Cops” television show on • Office of Media Relations the Boston Neighborhood Network. In • Family Assistance Unit addition, Media Relations continues to • Boston Regional Intelligence Center maintain the BPD blog (www.bpdnews. • Peer Support Group com), which serves as a one-stop-shop for community members interested in the The Office of the Superintendent-in-Chief BPD’s day-to-day activities and the crimes has many diverse functions. The Fam- they fight. ily Assistance Unit provides support to the spouses, parents, children and other The Boston Regional Intelligence Center family members of active and retired BPD (BRIC) continued to lead the way as a personnel who are injured, disabled, or model of intelligence analysis and dissemi- demised. It also acts as the Commissioner’s nation, marking the BPD’s move towards liaison to groups such as the Boston intelligence-led policing in targeting gang Retired Police Officers Association, and and gun violence. At the local level, the the Massachusetts Chapter of Concerns of BRIC produces both tactical (daily) publi- Police Survivors. cations containing actionable intelligence, and conducts strategic analyses of crime The Office of Media Relations fielded problems, both of which direct police thousands of inquiries in 2008, both from deployments and inform the development media outlets all over the world, as well as of strategies that prevent violent crime. from local citizens. These included phone, Analysts draw upon techniques such as email and written requests for statistics, crime pattern analysis, hot spot analysis, Freedom of Information Act documents, and association/link analysis to gather, and other BPD-related information. Dur- analyze and produce intelligence on crime ing this past year, Media Relations hosted organizations, individuals and the condi- numerous press conferences, generated tions that promote criminal activity. Superintendent Kenneth Fong BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & DEVELOPMENT

The Bureau of Professional Standards & Internal Affairs Development includes: • Anti-Corruption Division The Internal Affairs Division (I.A.D.) -in • Internal Affairs Division vestigates alleged violations of Department • Training & Education Division Rules and Procedures, recommending nec- essary changes and monitoring officers via The Bureau of Professional Standards the Early Intervention System. In addition, & Development (B.P.S.) is charged with I.A.D. personnel seek to identify situations promoting the highest possible standards that could adversely affect the quality of of integrity and professionalism through- potentially troubled officers’ work and out the Department. In 2008, BPD personal lives. implemented a new training curriculum for supervisors on issues of police integrity After researching a complaint against an and accountability. As of June 2008, all officer, an I.A.D. investigator prepares a supervisors have received this training. In report and submits it with his/her recom- addition, the Bureau provides training for mendation to the I.A.D. Team Leader. both new recruits and existing personnel. After further review, the reports are forwarded through the chain of command to the Chief of B.P.S. After the Bureau Chief reviews and accepts the reports, the completed report with a recommendation is forwarded to the Legal Advisor for the Boston Police Department, and ultimately to the Boston Police Commissioner.

There could be multiple allegations within one case, with varied dispositions. The hierarchy for how a decision or finding is categorized is:

Sustained: Sufficient evidence supports the complainant’s allegations and the of- fending officer is subject to disciplinary action. This finding reflects a need for some action. Exonerated: Action complained of did Academy occur. However, the action was reason- able, proper, and legal. This may reflect Recruit Class 47-08 graduated 37 new a need for training or a change/creation officers in 2008, after receiving 31 weeks of a policy. of extensive training. BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS & DEVELOPMENT

Unfounded: Investigation reveals reviews a random sample (up to 10%) of all action complained of did not occur. I.A.D. cases that have findings of “un- Not Sustained: Investigation failed to founded,” “exonerated” or “not sustained.” prove or disprove the allegations. The This important check upon case process- weakest finding, as it reflects the inabil- ing and investigation allows the BPD to ity to prove or disprove. constantly review its practices and find ways for continued improvement. In this If a citizen is not satisfied with the investi- way, the CO-OP exemplifies the BPD’s gative process, he/she may make an appeal ongoing commitment to transparency and to the Community Ombudsman Over- its effort to promote integrity throughout sight Panel. the Department.

The Community Ombudsman Oversight In 2008, I.A.D. received a total of 352 Panel (CO-OP) is a three person indepen- Complaint Allegations against the Boston dent civilian board created in 2007 to re- Police Department. Half of these allega- view internal investigations cases appealed tions were for respectful treatment, unrea- by complainants. Appointed by Mayor sonable judgment, unbecoming conduct, Thomas M. Menino, the CO-OP con- or use of force. Nearly 80% of all internal tinued in 2008 to review cases involving allegations were sustained, while only 17% allegations of serious misconduct and use of external allegations were sustained. In of force with findings of “not sustained,” total, there were 210 I.A.D. complaints in “exonerated” or “unfounded.” It also 2008, which represents a downward trend over the past several years. CRIME STATISTICS

Figures 1 & 2 reflect the downward trend 2008 Violent Crime totals are 25% less of Violent and Part One crime within the than the 20-year average for citywide City of Boston over the past 20 years. violent crimes (8,854 incidents). This includes: 29% lower than the average total for robberies and 22% lower than the aver- age total for aggravated assaults CRIME STATISTICS

Figure 3 reflects the 8% decrease in Part As 2000 approached, the incidence of One crime comparing 2007 and 2008. homicide increased and the Department saw this increase continue in 2006 and Figure 4 represents the trends in the occur- begin its decline in 2007. rence of homicide, from the highs of the early 90’s and the gradual decrease at the end of the decade. CRIME STATISTICS

2004-2008 I.A.D. Complaints

300 Crime Types Homicide 250 Rape* 200 Robbery*

150 Aggravated Assault 234 237 281 228 211 Burglary* 100 Larceny* 50 Vehicle Theft*

0 Total Part 1 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 *Includes Attempts

2008 Allegations Against Department Personnel

32%...... Respectful Treatment 20%...... Use of Force 13%...... Neg.Duty/Unreasonable Judgment 32% 20% 5%...... Self Identi cation 3% ...... Conduct Unbecoming 3% ...... Untruthfulness

20% 13% 3% ...... Conformance to Laws 1% ...... Directives/Orders 5% 20%...... Other Violations 3% 3% 3% CRIME STATISTICS

2008 Internal Allegation Findings 100%

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25 23.3% 15.5% 16.6% 16.6% 15.5% 5.5% 5.5%

Sustained Unfounded Pending Filed

Not Sustained Exonerated File/Withdrawn

2008 Citizen Allegation Findings

100%

80% 75

50

25

5.3% 3.8% 1.5% 1.5%

Sustained Unfounded File/Withdrawn

Not Sustained Exonerated Superintendent Bruce A. Holloway BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES

The Bureau of Investigative Services and the Crime Laboratory Unit received includes: re-accreditation from American Society • Family Justice Division of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD). In • Homicide Unit addition, a wire intercept room was con- • Forensic Division structed and equipped in 2008. This room • Major Case Unit has enhanced criminal investigations, • Criminal Investigations Division particularly those related to gang violence • Unsolved Case Unit and drugs.

The Bureau of Investigative Services (B.I.S.) continues to support and expand Unsolved Case Unit the Department’s Community Policing initiatives. By improving its already im- Another major achievement for B.I.S. pressive abilities in gathering, processing, in 2008 was the reinvigoration of its and documenting evidence and indentify- once highly touted Unsolved Case Unit, ing suspects, B.I.S. detectives, ballisticians, which cracked dozens of unsolved murder criminalists and other specialized person- mysteries—some dating back decades. This nel have underscored the increasing utility elite homicide unit reviews unsolved ho- of cutting edge forensic technologies and micide cases going back several years and techniques in closing previous unsolved focuses on the cases with the highest prob- cases. ability of being solved with new forensic technologies. For example, in December, For example, the BPD was the first police the Unsolved Case Unit made an arrest department in the country to utilize 3D in the case of a 1984 homicide through ballistics comparison technology. This a DNA hit. In addition to the Unsolved technology enhances the quality of bal- Case Unit, the Homicide Unit began in listic comparisons and increases clearance 2008 to host quarterly meetings with rates for homicide and nonfatal shootings. families of victims of unsolved homicide Also, in 2008, the Forensics Division cases. These meetings help to strengthen added personnel to the Ballistics Unit, the lines of communication between the leading to a significant increase in the Unit and families, providing them with number of case reports prepared. In addi- relevant information about the status of tion, new training modules were created their cases and available support services. Superintendent Daniel P. Linskey BUREAU OF FIELD SERVICES

The Bureau of Field Services includes: The Bureau’s primary responsibility is to • Special Events Management facilitate the Department’s community po- • Special Operations Division licing philosophy into practical strategies • Field Support Division for the delivery of efficient, effective police • Zone Patrol Division 1 services to citizens throughout Boston. • Zone Patrol Division 2 To meet the diverse and changing needs • Zone Patrol Division 3 of each neighborhood, B.F.S. personnel work closely with community partners to As the largest division in the Boston Police develop shared problem-solving skills and Department, the Bureau of Field Services crime prevention measures. (B.F.S.) consists of approximately 2,000 sworn officers. Organized into patrol staff and a variety of specialized units, B.F.S. provides key links to the community via the Department’s 11 full-service neigh- borhood police stations, and its award- winning Neighborhood Crime Watch Program. DISTRICTS

The City of Boston, distinguished by its vi- Charlestown. In the 2008 march, Captain brant neighborhoods, is rich in culture and O’Rourke and his CSO staff marched diversity. Police officers in every district alongside youth and families of Charles- strive to tailor their efforts to the specific town as they proceeded along the route needs of their communities. What they wearing CHAD t-shirts and hats. Vari- all have in common, however, is an effort ous community groups came together to to connect with the residents and business demonstrate their support. owners, as the BPD is most effective when its officers are working in cooperation with A-1 was also proud to begin serving its the community. The following are descrip- community from its new district station- tions of the various community outreach house, which opened in November. efforts undertaken within each district.

A-7

In 2008, District A-7 police officers under the leadership of Captain Robert Cun- ningham, reached out to the senior mem- bers of their community through Senior Luncheons at the Lewis Mall Senior Cen- ter and at the Lyman School Apartments in East Boston. These two events were attended by more than 100 seniors. In ad- dition, A-7 police partnered with local or- ganizations and businesses to host Bicycle Safety Day and provided a bicycle helmet to every child and adult who attended. The A-7 Community Service Office (CSO) also provided innovative, educational, and healthy programs for young people. A-1

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Police District 7 —East Boston

Captain Bernard O’Rourke and the invite you to officers of District A-1 are very active HALLOWEEN! in the Downtown/Charlestown com- Friday, October 24 3:00pm to 5:00pm munity. Every year, during Charlestown at the Paris Street Gym 112 Paris Street, East Boston Pride Week, the District A-1 Commu- For all children 13 and under Parents Welcome nity Service Office (CSO) partners with CANDY, Charlestown Against Drugs (CHAD) COSTUMES, HOTDOGS, to kick off an anti-drug march, known as GIVEAWAYS, MUSIC the CHAD March, through the streets of AND MUCH MORE!!!!

Sponsored by: TheMayors Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events The Boston Police Department, District Seven; Captain Robert Cunningham, Commander; First Priority Credit Union, Kayem Foods, Inc., & CVS

Special Thanks To: Boston Community Centers and Boston Parks Department DISTRICTS

For example, the police were involved with Service Office (CSO) to discuss unsolved hosting a Halloween Party in East Boston shootings. The officer from the CSO is where community youths could be ensured responsible for maintaining a positive rela- a safe location to celebrate. The officers tionship with the victim and their family of District A-7 will continue their com- and urges them to share information that munity outreach efforts in the East Boston is crucial for investigators. Officers rely community in 2009, partnering with resi- upon the assistance of the clergy, YSPN, dents, businesses, and community groups BCYF street workers and mentors from to make East Boston a safe neighborhood. the community to assist in this program. The officers from the CSO are also- in volved in many programs that are designed B-2 to improve and foster the relationship be- tween youths and police officers. Through- In 2008, Captain Paul Russell and the out 2008, “Officer Friendly” presentations officers of District B-2 were committed to were conducted to after-school programs reducing crime and improving the quality in various schools throughout the district. of life for the residents of Roxbury and In addition, the officer, in partnership Dorchester. Although the primary focus with the Police Athletics League (P.A.L.) is on reducing violence in our neighbor- equipped a B-2 Fun-Day Van that visited hoods, the officers of B-2 are committed to the parks and community centers on the addressing the issues and concerns that are district and provided games, music and brought to their attention by the commu- other fun activities for the children. An nity. This past year, some of these initia- officer from the CSO was also involved tives included Operation Family Matters, with the “Youth & Police Partnership” which involves a weekly meeting of detec- (YPP), which is an entity of the Children’s tives and officers from the Community Services of Roxbury. This is a program that DISTRICTS

create new ways to solve difficult problems associated with gang violence. This past year, these bi-monthly meetings yielded effective collaboration efforts and many crimes prevention initiatives that resulted in a major reduction in violent and gang related incidents.

During the summer, B-3 teamed up with the Police Athletic League (PAL) to create the Summer Stuff program, which sup- ported neighborhood youths participa- tion in bowling camp, deep-see fishing, Codzilla boat rides, trips to the Museum of Science, whale watching. Police and youth attended a Pawtucket Red Sox game and hiked in the White Mountains. has proven to be effective in discussing and B-3 also collaborated with the Blue Hills restoring relationships between youths and Boys & Girls Club and the Boston Red police officers. A key component of this Sox Foundation to create Indoor T-Ball program is the “KNOW THE LAW” play and Indoor Softball programs. The T-ball that the youth and officers perform, -em program taught the basics of baseball and phasizing the pressures and consequences softball to children aged 5-8. Sessions of any negative decisions that are made. were non-competitive, with a focus on developing sportsmanship and promot-

B-3

Building productive partnerships with youth, neighborhood crime watch groups, non-profits and government agencies and community organizations of all kinds is a major focus of the neighborhood policing efforts in District B-3. Led by Captain James Claiborne, in 2008, District B-3 of- ficers seek to improve the overall quality of life for residents in the neighborhood they serve. Through Crime Reduction Meet- ings, officers can coordinate their efforts, share information, and work together with various community organizations to DISTRICTS

ing a love for team sports. The Indoor Youth Basketball League at the Blue Hills Youth Softball Training was an 8-week program Boys & Girls Club, the Mattapan Patriots for more than 100 girls aged 9-18. The collaborative, a Seniors Thanksgiving Feast isten You L girls were introduced to skill development collaborative at the Unity Club, a Christ- e through exercise and quality instruction. mas Toy Drive, and the Norfolk County alk T W

In collaboration with the Lee Community Work Release collaborative.

Center, Officer Shawn Marando taught

a self-defense class for women aged 16 and over. B-3 also created a series of Cop C-6 Talks, where law enforcement volunteers improved police relations with youths by Captain Robert Flaherty and the officers speaking to members of the Blue Hills of District C-6 have been very active with- Boys & Girls Club Teen Center on topics in the South Boston community. In the ranging from domestic violence to the summer of 2008, they co-sponsored a fish- media and its effect. Other community ing program at the Curley Recreation Cen- activities throughout the year in B-3 ter in South Boston. This event brought included: the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resis- together kids, officers and youth workers, tance Education and Training) program providing them with an opportunity to at Lee, Taylor and St. Angela’s Schools, simply have fun and try something new. the B-3 outdoor beautification project, the Most of the youths had never fished before, Teen Café collaborative, the Job Fair for and they worked together to help each Youth, the Prom Extravaganza, a Crossing other. Other summer events included the Guards Appreciation Dinner, a Summer Great Summer Program, the Junior Police DISTRICTS

Academy, the Special Needs Dances, and Over the summer, C-11 hosted Family Fun the CYO/C-6 Basketball Program. In Day in Dorchester Park, where more than the fall, C-6 participated in various events 150 residents and local business owners sponsored by the G.R.E.A.T. Program and came together in a relaxed atmosphere to the Bowling Program, as well as after- promote community involvement. C-11 school sports and tutoring programs at the also hosted an Open House during the Condon School, the Neighborhood Hood summer, where 125 Dorchester residents House, and the Stretch Walsh Center. The came together with police personnel in the officers of District C-6 continue to work parking lot of the District Station. And in diligently to keep their community safe. June, C-11 hosted the Silver and Gold Ball, designed to get seniors out for the night and to show them that they can have a safe C-11 and good time.

District C-11, led by Captain John Gre- Other C-11 community events in 2008 land, has been extremely active within included the Lucy Stone School Walk for the Dorchester community. The C-11 Cancer, held in October, which teamed up Community Service Office attends over youth and police for a worthy cause. Dur- 50 community meetings monthly, cover- ing this event, which raised $3,000, youths ing a large range of groups and topics of met with cancer survivors and learned discussion. From May 1st - June 7th of the importance of exercise. In November, 2008, C-11 police held an “Understanding C-11 held the their annual Thanksgiving Violence” Curriculum at St. Peter’s Teen Turkey Give-Away, where turkeys—fund- Center. The program, created through ed by the Officers of C-11—were delivered collaboration among the BPD, the Suffolk to more than 60 families in the commu- County Sheriff’s Department, the Suf- nity. Police and youths also came together folk County District Attorney’s Office, through the Junior Police Academy and and Catholic Charities at St. Peter’s Teen the Kindergarten Walk Back to School. Center, was attended by 20 middle and Other community events throughout the high school students. The purpose of year included a Close to Home program the curriculum was to serve as a tool for focusing on domestic violence awareness, crime prevention, covering topics such as: a Vietnamese Community Crime Watch, what causes violence, what happens when the G.R.E.A.T. program, Junior Police someone is accused of a crime, truth vs. Academy, a Dorchester Board of Trade snitching, why do kids join gangs, and how luncheon to discuss safety awareness with to make responsible choices. Upon comple- small business owners, and a teen dating tion of the program, the youth took a tour violence workshop. of the Nashua Street Jail and then had a group celebration. DISTRICTS

COLLEGE CAMPUS SPECIAL EDITION D-4 Working together with civic and com- The Boston Police munity partners, D-4 has become involved

CallboxOur Mission is Neighborhood Policing District D-4 covers the following neigh- in several educational and prevention Boston Police District 14 • Allston/Brighton Newsletter • Fall Edition 2008

Roll Call Neighborhood Safety Tips borhoods; South End, Lower Roxbury, programs, such as R.A.D. (a self-defense The Boston Police officers Welcome to your new home for the school year. of District 14 are charged To all our new and returning students we hope you with the responsibility have a productive, happy and safe year. The residents Back Bay, and The Fenway. The men and class for women), Senior and Junior Police of maintaining order and of the Allston/Brighton Community and the Officers providing for the safety of the Boston Police Department hope a partnership of the public in Allston will be formed for the betterment of all the residents Brighton. With the arrival of our community. woman of District D-4 work in partner- Academies, G.R.E.A.T., and Operation of the academic year, undergraduate students enrolled in our distinguished universities will become a significant We dedicate ourselves to work in this partnership with portion of the residents that District 14 will serve. A major the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve priority of the police will be to maintain a quality of the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Our mission ship with the community to fight crime Impact. Operation Impact is a coalition daily life acceptable to the long term residents of Allston is Community Policing. and Brighton and to respond efficiently to complaints of disorder and, where appropriate, prosecute law breakers This guide was prepared by the Boston Police to the fullest extent of the law. Department in conjunction with the residents of reduce fear and improve the quality of life of various law enforcement agencies who Allston/Brighton in an effort to help college students The officers of District 14 will continue to work quickly adapt to their new community. closely with your university’s police department and in these diverse neighborhoods. At the collaborate and communicate with the administrators to identify and report instances of law The partnership with the local college and university breaking and disturbances of the peace committed students will continue to improve the quality of life by students. Unacceptable behavior that will lead within the City of Boston through voluntary compliance to arrest will include underage drinking of alcohol, and knowledge of and reliance on the following select beginning of 2008, led by Captain Wil- common goal to reduce youth violence. public drinking of alcohol, disturbance of the peace, state statutes and ordinances. destruction of property, and disorderly conduct. Those arrested will be reported to university officials First and Foremost: Always Call 911 For Police, for disciplinary procedures in addition to criminal Fire or Medical Emergencies. liam Evans, District D-4 in the South End prosecution and parental notification. In This Issue In closing, I welcome you to our neighborhoods and Message from Captain Mancini 1 initiated a program called “Understanding our world class city and invite you to become responsible Neighborhood Safety Tips 1 members of our community. Front Yard Parking Regulation 2 Zero Tolerance Policy 2 Best wishes, Strategies for Safety 3 Violence.” This program, held weekly in D-14 Alcohol & Parties 4 Captain Frank Mancini Commander, District 14 City Of Boston General Laws & Ordinances 5 Private Tows 6 Motor Vehicle Guidelines 8 the Villa Victoria neighborhood, provided Protecting Valuables in Cars 9 Abandoned Cars 9 Apartment Renting Guidelines 10 a dinner for at-risk youths followed by The officers of District D-14 are commit- Unreasonable Neighborhood Noise 11 Local Contact Numbers 12 an hour-long lesson. The topics included ted to preventing crime, addressing issues stereotypes, snitching, and gangs. The affecting the quality of life, and ensur- program lasted approximately six weeks, ing public safety. These goals cannot be and upon completion, the youths were achieved without the many partnerships given a three-hour tour of the Nashua that have been formed with the greater Street Jail. The police also interacted with community, including the Allston/Brigh- youths via the “One Hood – One Hoop” ton business community, landlords and program—a basketball league in the South property managers, major universities, St. End. During the winter, Officers Jorge Elizabeth Medical Center, as well as the Dias and John Ridge met with league rep- long list of active citizens groups that have resentatives on a weekly basis in an effort assisted police in their efforts. In 2008, led to get more kids involved in the league and by Captain Frank Mancini, some of the to make themselves available to kids with important issues that D-14 and its partners problems. D-4 police also worked with worked to address included maintaining local business owners to address recurrent public order, especially regarding com- problems in the Newbury St. and Boylston plaints of noise disturbances and disor- St. areas, including shoplifting, vandal- derly conduct in traditional established ism, and homelessness. The Community neighborhoods; educating young students Service Office has worked on developing on issues involving personal safety and a database of all the businesses in that responsible off-campus behavior; commu- area, including the contact information nicating with bar and nightclub manage- for someone at each business with whom ment about the safe operation of their the police can communicate quickly if businesses; continuing the partnership necessary. The officers of D-4 will continue with property managers of large multi-unit this great work within the community in apartments regarding safety enhance- coming year. ments; and working with Councilor DISTRICTS

Ciommo on reporting and eradicating curring. Class attendees were taught how graffiti. The officers of D-14 also recognize to stay in shape, strengthen their muscles, the importance of reaching the young and create a sense of confidence. In the children of the community. In 2008, the Walking Groups for Seniors, residents Youth Service Officer, Amy McKenna, was from senior housing developments in involved in the implementation of several West Roxbury and Roslindale were picked programs aimed at young people such as up and taken to Castle Island. Over the Allston Brighton P.A.L. soccer league, the course of two months (from August to After School Program at Fidelis Hous- September 2008), approximately six ing Development, the Allston Brighton groups of 20 seniors were taken on the Youth Task Force at the YMCA in Oak Walking Groups. With the addition of the Square, and the G.R.E.A.T. Program in new Elderly Affairs officer, the West -Rox the elementary schools. Officer McKenna bury and Roslindale mature residents have was also involved with the D-14 Rape been given a voice within the department. Aggression Defense (RAD) training and monitoring the behavioral issues at Brigh- District E-5 also reached out to its youths ton High School with the district’s School in 2008. Youth Officers worked hand-in- Police Unit. hand with the local community centers to organize programs that provided the local youth members with positive activi- E-5 ties. During the summer Youth Officers planned trips to Six Flags, Canobie Lake Through their strong partnerships with Park, and Water Country. In June, police community organizations, youth, neigh- participated in the Cops versus Kids borhood crime watch groups, local busi- Softball Game and Cookout, sponsored nesses, and elderly, the officers of District by Roche Bros and West Roxbury Motors. E-5 are better able to protect the neighbor- This event, which took place at the Jason hoods in West Roxbury and Roslindale. Roberts Baseball Field at the William This district contains the largest group H. Ohrenberger Elementary School, was of elderly citizens in the City of Boston. attended by approximately 40-60 fami- In 2008, led by Captain James Hasson, lies. The Softball/Cookout event brought District E-5 hosted several events geared diverse community members together specifically toward this population, includ- and provided police with an opportunity ing two eight-week Fall Prevention courses to foster relationships among the various and Walking Groups for senior citizens in communities. West Roxbury and Roslindale. These pro- grams were designed to get seniors out of their homes and into the community. The Fall Prevention courses educated seniors about not only on the dangers of falling, but taught ways to prevent falls from oc- DISTRICTS

E-13 of law, including a courthouse, a jail and police headquarters. The Academy gives The officers of District E-13 aspire to cre- participants a chance to see what it is like ate strong and vibrant partnerships with to be a Police Officer and to meet officers residents and businesses and to address the from the local station. It also includes fun public safety issues in the neighborhoods activities, such as a Duck Tour. of Jamaica Plain. They work together with the community to create a safer environ- ment, solve problems and improve the E-18 quality of life for residents and visitors. E-13 made great strides in making com- The widely diverse population in Hyde munity connections throughout 2008, Park is reflected in over fifty (50) Neigh- thanks in large part to the leadership of borhood Associations and Crime Watch Captain Christine Michalosky. During Groups on this District that represent ev- the summer, officers participated in several ery section of the District which includes; youth events within the Jamaica Plain Cleary Square, Cummins/American community. In June, for example, 30 kids Legion/Canterbury, Fairmount Hill, For- from the Hennigan School were taken on est Hills, Logan Square, Readville, River a tour of the State House, and 15 youths Street, Stony Brook, White City, and from the Curley School participated in Jail Wolcott Square. Led by Captain Francis Brake—a program designed to help reduce Armstrong, District E-18 police was very adolescent violence in Suffolk County active in this community in 2008. For and to curtail the increase in the number example, in July, the E-18 Community of incarcerated youths. The program gives Service Office participated in the Mayor’s adolescents a few hours of life within the Cookout on Chesterfield Road in Hyde confines of South Bay House of Correc- Park, interacting with and reaching out to tion, emphasizing the realities of incar- community residents. In August, District ceration (such as lack of control, lack of E-18 recognized the Forest Hills/Tower privacy, and responsibility for one’s own Street Crime Watch by presenting them actions). In July, youth events included with an award for their outstanding efforts a trip to the Franklin Park School by 15 in reducing crime in that neighborhood. youths from the Kennedy School and a The award was given at the National Night trip to Canobie Lake Park by 15 kids from Out Recognition Dinner in Dorchester. Emmanuel Church. In August, 13 youths And during December’s Toys for Kids took place in the 15th annual Junior Police Drive, 30 Hyde Park families received Academy. The Academy offers youths a toys provided by community residents and chance to visit sites related to the field District Officers. Christopher A. Fox, Director BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION & TECHNOLOGY

The Bureau of Administration & Technol- New and improved buildings ogy includes: • Operations Division BPD’s Facilities Management Division • Facilities Management Division had some big accomplishments in 2008. • Property & Evidence Management On November 15th, the new Charlestown Division District Station opened. The following • Human Resources Division BPD Units were relocated to this station- • Licensing & Public Services Division house: Neighborhood Crime Watch, • Information Technology Division Crime Stoppers, Community Disorders, • Fleet Management Division Recruitment Investigation Unit, Fugitive • Finance Services Division Apprehension Unit, the A-1 Safe Street Team, and the Street Outreach Team. The Bureau of Administration & Technol- More than 100 people were in attendance ogy (B.A.T.) provides a diverse range of at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the essential technical, financial and commu- new Charlestown police station in Hayes nications assistance and expertise through- Square at the corner of Vine and Hunter out the Department. Its knowledgeable streets. civilian and sworn personnel use sophis- ticated technologies to efficiently manage In addition, 2008 saw the completion the Department’s human, financial, physi- of a tiered seating classroom at the BPD cal and capital resources in the most effec- Training Academy. This allows for a more tive manner possible. B.A.T. staff members professional learning environment. The are responsible for the Department’s Department uses this location to host information technology infrastructure, its training opportunities for BPD and out- facilities and its vehicles. They manage the side agencies. annual budget, as well as all of the Depart- ment’s business transactions with vendors, other city agencies, and the general public. The Operations Division has the critical role of 911 call intake and police dispatch for the BPD, as well as 911 call intakes for fire and EMS. In 2008, Operations received 79,755 priority-one 911 calls. This division is also responsible for notifica- tions, warrants, missing persons, teletype communications, telephone police reports and switchboard. RETIREMENTS

Superintendent John Gallagher Police Officer Richard Brennan

Deputy Superintendent Kevin Foley Police Officer James Browning

Lieutenant Joseph Cummings Police Officer Michael Bukoff

Lieutenant Ghassoub Frangie Police Officer Roger Deminico

Lieutenant Thomas Stiener Police Officer Richard Dickerson

Lieutenant Detective Valimore Williams Police Officer Audrey Fleming

Sergeant Anthony Cerundolo Police Officer Brian Foley

Sergeant Timothy Connors Police Officer Harold Follins

Sergeant James Driscoll Police Officer Margueritte Johnson

Sergeant William B. Fogerty Police Officer Steven Johnson

Sergeant Detective Robert Maffeo Police Officer Michael O’Sullivan

Sergeant Paul McLaughlin Police Officer Edward Pishkin

Sergeant John Pels Police Officer Dieusifort Rimpel

Sergeant Thomas Tierney Police Officer Joseph F. Scannell

Sergeant Eugene Valliere Police Officer Markeithia Silver

Detective Eduardo Dominguez Police Officer Paul Sullivan

Detective Eugene Hurley Police Officer Coreen Thomas

Detective John Martel Police Officer Linda Thompson

Police Officer Michael Bell Police Officer Thomas Walsh