For the first time, the Boston Police Department has awarded the Number 1 detective badge to a woman.

Boston police Thursday bestowed a high honor on the department’s longest-tenured active-duty detective, presenting her with the No. 1 detective’s badge, officials said.

Diana Lopez leaves court as current and former members of the Boston Police Department leave federal court after their arraignment on charges relating to claiming false overtime on Sept. 2, 2020.

Boston established a Watch around 1630 that went on to become the BPD. Contrary to what the badge says (1630), the Boston Police Department wasn't officially established until 1854.

For the first time, the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund, Boston Police Foundation and the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts Foundation are teaming up to raise money, money for mental ...

A Boston police officer shot at a "vicious dog" that tried to attack them near the Boston Marathon finish line before the animal was later captured with the help of a stun gun, authorities say.

June 5, 2023 Since 2016, the Boston Police and the Boston Fire Departments have taken the court as part of the Battle of the Badges basketball game for a friendly rivalry game to benefit cancer ...

The new contract means that officers will no longer be able to dispute termination in the cases of some violations, and that civilian contractors may be able to take over police details.

Before long, the Los Angeles Police Department permitted its first female officer to wear a more feminine uniform of her own design, along with a special “ Policewoman’s Badge No. 1.” ...

Boston Police welcomed a new class of police academy recruits to the force on Friday. Around 11 a.m. on Friday, October 27, over 130 members of Boston Police Academy Recruit Class 63-23 were ...

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Before long, the Los Angeles Police Department permitted its first female officer to wear a more feminine uniform of her own design, along with a special “ Policewoman’s Badge No. 1.” ...