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The following will help you determine the appropriate contacts for all of your police-related questions. Can't find what you need? Please call the Cambridge Police Department's Non-Emergency number at 617-349-3300.
Please dial 9-1-1 in an emergency or to report a crime in progress.
The Office of Procedural Justice is focused on proactively monitoring data relating to police-citizen interactions for indications of possible racial profiling and racially-biased policing (including use of force incidents) as well as assessing the Department’s compliance with statutes, ordinances, and regulations aimed at mandating accountability. To contact the Office, please email or call 617-349-9379.
Contact the Cambridge Police Non-Emergency Number at 617-349-3300.
Massachusetts law requires that you submit an accident report for any motor vehicle accident that results in injury to any involved party, or property damage in excess of $1000, within 5 days of the accident. Please note bicycle accidents can also apply to this law. Download the accident report here.
To make arrangements to have your child safety seats checked for proper installation, please send an email and provide your contact information as well as dates and times that work best for you. An officer will follow up to confirm your appointment.
To review frequently asked questions about recreational marijuana and learn basic information about the Mass. recreational marijuana law, please visit the Cannabis Control Commission.
Contact the Cambridge Police Sexual Assault Hotline at 617-349-3381 for assistance.
*This hotline is monitored Monday-Friday, and messages left during the weekend will be responded to by a detective.
Contact the Cambridge Police Department at 617-349-3300. Please have the license plate number of the vehicle.
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Remember, you can always choose to remain anonymous when reporting crimes or information via 9-1-1 or when calling 617-349-3000 and asking to remain anonymous.
Contact the Records Unit by phone at 617-349-3336 or by email.
Contact the Records Unit by phone at 617-349-3336 or by email.
Contact the Public Information Office by phone at 617-349-3237 or by email.
Contact the Traffic Enforcement Unit by phone at 617-349-4365 or by email.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides a detailed overview of rules and FAQs for unmanned aircraft systems (aka drones). For the latest information, please visit https://www.faa.gov/uas/.
Contact the Professional Standards Unit at by phone 617-349-3384 or by email.
Contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-349-3370.
Contact the Academy/Training Unit by phone at 617-349-3343 or by email.
Contact the Detail Office by phone at 617-349-3350 or by email.
Contact the Crime Analysis Unit by phone at 617-349-3390 or by email.
Contact the Office of Planning, Budget, and Personnel by phone at 617-349-3374 or by email.
As a governmental entity, the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records made or received by the City. Any information received through use of this site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper.
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