Community Resources

Below is a list of information important to residents, including programs and initiatives the Cambridge Police Department sponsors and/or participates in within the community.

Anonymous Crime Tips
Information on how to report crimes/information anonymously to Cambridge Police.
Bicycle Safety and Registration
Information on bicycle safety and registration.
BridgeStat
BridgeStat is a multi-layered, dynamic, intelligence-based approach to crime reduction and quality of life improvement.
Business Outreach
Information about outreach efforts and liaisons to the business community.
Cambridge Alert Network Sign Up
Sign up for emergency alerts and information from the City.
Cambridge Police Youth Boxing and Fitness Program
Information about the Cambridge Youth Boxing and Fitness Program for teens.
Child Safety Resources
Information and resources to protect children.
Citizen Observer
Used to send e-mail and text alerts about crime and other notifications to the various neighborhoods of the City.
Crime Prevention and Safety Tips
Protect yourself and your property with these crime prevention and safety tips.
Crime Overview 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.
Crime Reports
Crime Reports provide detailed information so that citizens can make informed decisions about crime and safety in their neighborhoods.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Resources
Resources for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
Emergency Communications (9-1-1)
Cambridge Emergency Communications Center answers 9-1-1 and other emergency calls and maintains radio communications with all police, fire and contract ambulance units.
Emergency Preparedness
Information and resources to help you prepare for an emergency
Fingerprinting Services
Information about requirements, fees, and hours of services.
Homeless Outreach Program
Information on our homeless outreach efforts.
Information Sharing
How to get information from, and share information with, CPD.
Juvenile Firesetters Education and Diversion Program
New initiative offered through the Cambridge Police and Fire Departments in collaboration with the Court System.
Links to Important Information
Information and resources.
LGBTQ+ Outreach
Information about dedicated officers that focus on the public safety needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and their allied communities.
License to Carry & FID Cards
Information on how to apply for and obtain License to Carry Firearms and FID Cards

Mass Most Wanted
Features photographs of unidentified subjects taken during the commission of crimes.
Mental Health Outreach
Information on our mental health outreach efforts.
MyPD Smartphone App
Download our free smartphone app for Android and iPhone.
Neighborhood Sergeants Program
Information about the Neighborhood Sergeants Program.
Nextdoor
A new private social network for neighborhoods that is used by the Cambridge Police to send e-mail notifications about crime and other tips to the various neighborhoods of the City.
Officer Wellness
Learn about the different programs the Cambridge Police Department offers its officers and employees to help them maximize their health.
Opioid Response
What is the Cambridge Police doing to combat the opioid epidemic? What does the strategy look like in practice?
Police Chaplaincy Program
Faith leaders assist police to offer services to officers, victims, and members of the community
Prescription Drug Drop Box & Sharps Collection
Deposit unused/expired prescription drugs as well as needles & syringes
Quality of Service Surveys
Surveys aimed at gauging public perceptions of crime, community initiatives, and interactions with CPD.
Recruitment and Employment
Career opportunities with the Cambridge Police Department.
Police Detail
Learn who to contact in order to request a police detail.
Residential and Commercial Security Surveys
Information about Residential and Commercial Security Surveys offered by the Cambridge Police Department.
Safety Net Collaborative
Information about the Cambridge Safety Net Collaborative helping Cambridge youth.
Self-Defense Training
Description of the self-defense training program offered by CPD.
Senior Citizen Outreach
Information on our senior citizen outreach efforts.
Stalking and Harassment Resources
Information on stalking and harassment.
Vehicle Towing
Vehicle not where you left it? Has it been towed? Find out how to locate it.
Translation
Translate the Cambridge Police Department website into a variety of languages at the click of a button.
Truck Restrictions
Information about truck restrictions in the City of Cambridge.
Youth Volunteer and Employment Programming
The Cambridge Police Department has a number of unique volunteer and employment programs designed specifically for young residents interested in a career in public safety. Through four primary programs —Youth Public Safety Academy, Explorers Program, Youth Police Academy and the Cadet Program — Cambridge youth ages 8-23 years old have several opportunities to gain exposure within the department by meeting with officers, receiving classroom training, gaining hands-on experience, and obtaining valuable leadership skills.

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Cambridge Police Department

Branville G. Bard, Jr.
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125 Sixth Street
Cambridge MA 02142
Phone:617.349.3300