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New report finds Boston Police Department lags in reform

Anna Stjernquist March 1, 2021
The report found department spending on oversight and community engagement decreased while spending on traditional policing initiatives — those focused on investigation and arrest — increased.
Dennis White was sworn in as the 43rd Boston Police Commissioner Monday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston swears in new police commissioner, Gross leaves legacy on BPD

Anna Vidergar February 3, 2021
Dennis White was sworn in as the City's second Black police commissioner Monday, replacing William Gross — who served on the BPD for 37 years.
Boston’s District 4 police station in the South End. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross announced the creation of the Bureau of Community Engagement at the Boston Police Department. PHOTO BY JINGYI LIN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Walsh announces new BPD Bureau of Community Engagement

Austin Cozzone September 26, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross announced Monday the establishment of a new bureau — the Bureau of Community Engagement — within the Boston Police Department.
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