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File a Crash Report

Learn the steps you need to take to file a crash report.

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File a Police Report

Learn who to contact in order to formally file a police report.

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Get a Brief Overview of Crime by Neighborhood

This story map depicts the 13 neighborhoods in the City of Cambridge, MA and a brief overview of the main features and crime highlights of each. The information contained was previously found in the Cambridge Police Department's Annual Report.

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Get a Child Safety Seat Installed or Inspected

Learn how to make arrangements to have your child safety seats checked for proper installation.

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Get Fingerprinted

Cambridge residents can be fingerprinted for gun permits, employment and security clearances.

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Get into a Shelter

Massachusetts offers a 24/7 toll-free, multi-lingual domestic violence hotline that provides access to emergency shelter statewide. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on options and resources.

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Know what happens when you call 911

Emergency Communications Center

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Know what to do if my child is missing

Immediately call your local law enforcement agency and download this checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing child case.

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Know where to file a Protection Order as a Cambridge Resident

If you are a Cambridge resident, you can file the protection order at the Cambridge District Court located at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155

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Learn about MyPD Smartphone app

In the latest effort by Cambridge Police to increase the department’s accessibility and communication with the public, CPD has released a smartphone application that will connect users directly to the Cambridge Police Department from their smartphone

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