News & Alerts

Below you will find the latest news and alerts as well as upcoming events posted to our calendar and the most recent daily log entries.

News & Alerts

City of Cambridge Publishes New Manual to Help Municipalities Implement Pre-Complaint Juvenile Diversion Programs
This new resource that is intended to help police departments and municipalities all over the country implement pre-complaint juvenile diversion programs.
Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy Graduates Second Class
26 new police officers graduated today from the second Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy class following a special graduation ceremony that was streamed virtually for family members of the class.
New General Order Issued Requires Officers to Intervene When Another Officer Uses Unreasonable Force
The General Order requires “all sworn members of the Cambridge Police Department present at any scene where physical force is being applied, to either stop, or attempt to stop, another member of the Department when force is being unreasonably applied or is no longer required.”
8 Can't Wait Project and the Cambridge Police Department
We wanted to take a moment to provide additional information on the questions the Cambridge Police Department has been receiving regarding policies and use-of-force, as we continue to listen and respond to renewed concerns that have surfaced about how policing in America should be.
Cambridge Police Issue Statement Following the Death of George Floyd and the Actions It is Committed to Taking
Cambridge Police Issue Statement Following the Death of George Floyd and the Actions It is Committed to Taking
Series of Car Break-Ins Being Investigated in East Cambridge
The Cambridge Police wants to make East Cambridge residents aware of a series of car break-ins that were reported between Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
Cambridge Police Officer Is Recognized More Than 100 Years After His Death
The name of a fallen Cambridge Police Patrolman will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of this year’s National Police Week.
Update: Cambridge Police Investigation into Gunshots at Harvard and Portland
Sage Ballard, 19, Cambridge was arrested this morning by the Cambridge Police Department following a comprehensive investigation into a gunshots incident that occurred last night at approximately 7:16 p.m. in the area of Harvard and Portland Street.
Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing in Cambridge
Jose Bermudez, 55, was arrested today and charged in connection with the April 14 stabbing of Danilo Perez.
Cambridge Police Department Alerts Residents of Increase in Online Scams
With many residents spending more time at home and online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cambridge Police Department wants to alert residents of a recent increase in reported internet-based scams.

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Daily Logs

Daily Log 7.1.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for July 1, 2020.
Daily Log 6.30.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 30, 2020.
Daily Log 06.29.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 29, 2020.
Daily Log 6.28.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 26-28, 2020.
Daily Log 6.25.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 25, 2020.
Daily Log 6.24.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 24, 2020.
Daily Log 06.23.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 23, 2020.
Daily Log 6.22.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 22, 2020.
Daily Log 06.19.2020 - 06.21.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 19, 2020 - June 21, 2020.
Daily Log 6.18.2020
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for June 18, 2020.

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