Welcome

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Service

Community Service
In the Community, Officers grade children on Bike Safety at the Annual Police Bike Rodeo, one of many places you'll see Brookline Police in the Community.
Just a sampling of what we do:
Child Seat Safety Initiative
Graffiti Removal
Senior Alert Program
All Community Programs

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Honor

Honor
In 2006, the Brookline Police Department was honored with the prestigious IACP Chief's Challenge Award for its traffic initiatives.  The BPD was awarded 3rd Place among Departments nationwide.  Pictured (left to right): Captain Michael Gropman, Traffic Officer John Canney and Chief Daniel O'Leary
Complete List of Brookline Police Commendations 

 GHASB-award

Action

Action
Brookline Police regularly participate in training, exercises that bring proven results in the field of action.
Arrest Reports

 action

Crime In Brookline
YTD
*
Murder
0
0%
Rape
2
0%
Robbery
10
-41%
Assault
142
4%
Burglary
102
42%
Larceny
465
9%
MV Theft
18
-18%
Total:
9%

*As compared to the same time period (1/1-8/29) in 2009.

Crime Reports

To learn more about crimes in your neighborhood, visit:

crimereports

CrimeReports.com can map recent crimes and quality of life issues in your neighborhood and you can set up an automatic email for regular updates. 

CERT Training

The Brookline Police Department is recruiting for the Fall CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training which will begin on September 29th and run for 10 weeks on Mondays from 6:30-9:30pm. See the Program Overview, Application and Draft Schedule for more information.

 

CIMS Cameras

The BPD has recently released the 2010 Mid Year Analysis of Reviewed/Retained Footage.  The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 21 at 6pm at Town Hall.  This spring, the Committee released its Final Report including a log of reviewed/retained footage, policies related to the use of the cameras and an analysis of their use by the BPD.  Click here to see minutes from previous meetings. If you would like to share your views on the cameras, please email the BPD at swilder@brooklinema.gov.

College Student Info

The Brookline Blue View is a new publication for college students residing in Brookline. This publication outlines information about Brookline, town by-laws and procedures that are important to know when living in Brookline.

Complaints/Praise

Effective July 28, 2009, the Brookline Board of Selectmen and Chief of Police adopted a revised complaint review and disciplinary procedure: Process for Police Department Discipline and Selectmen's Review.  A brochure outlining the process, the letter to complainants, the complaint form and appeal are available online or by calling Lt. Stephen Burke at 617-730-2255 or ltstephen_burke@ town.brookline.ma.us

Police Newsflash

Chief's Message

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Chief Daniel C. O'Leary's
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