Police & Fire

Dial 911 in an Emergency

Boston Police

District A-1 serves the North End / Waterfront area
40 New Sudbury St., Boston, MA 02114
Community Service Desk for Non-emergencies: 617-343-4240
District A-1 Contact and Information Sheet (pdf)

Commander: Captain Kenneth Fong: (617) 343-4238
Email: FongK.bpd@cityofboston.gov

Sergeant Thomas Lema: (617) 343-4627
Email: LemaT.bpd@cityofboston.gov

Officer Frederick “Teddy” Boyle
Email: BoyleF.bpd@cityofboston.gov

NORTH END PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING
Boston Police, District A-1, hold a monthly North End Public Safety meeting on the first Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm, at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend to communicate with local police officials. View the Community Calendar for more meetings and events.

NORTH END / WATERFRONT WEEKLY POLICE BLOTTERS
View the latest weekly Police Blotters with detailed crime reports for the North End / Waterfront.

LOUD PARTIES
Loud Party Advisory Sheet (pdf)

Boston Police District A-1 Loud Party Hotline: 617-343-5500
Suffolk University 24-hour Loud Party Hotline: 617-549-7503 or email hotline@suffolk.edu

BREAKING & ENTERING
Breaking & Entering Advisory Bulletin (pdf)

Crimestoppers – Anonymous Tip Line

Boston Crime Watch

Fire Department

Emergencies: 911
Non-emergencies: (617) 343-2880
Website: www.cityofboston.gov/fire

NORTH END FIRE HOUSE
Engine 8/Ladder 1
392 Hanover Street

Marine Unit
50 Battery Street

GAS AND CHARCOAL GRILL REGULATIONS
Fire regulations prohibit the use of gas grills above the first floor of a building used of habitation. Charcoal grills are prohibited within a building or structure, including balconies, fire escapes, porches or roofs.
City of Boston Barbecue Safety Regulations

TIPS FOR ENSURING PERSONAL SAFETY:

Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.
Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.
Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.
Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.
Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance. Yelling “Fire!” “Help!” and/or “Rape!” are ways of drawing attention and alerting people that you need help.
Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.
Carry a cell phone.
Call ahead to your destination to alert them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so that in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know enough to begin looking for you.
Walk with confidence. Be assertive. Don’t let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at anytime can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, “IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”
If an unarmed attacker confronts you, believe in your ability to scare, distract, or even incapacitate the attacker enough to escape.
If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.