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

Video Replay of Safe Streets, Safe City Community Meeting
Download a video from the Tuesday, April 6 community meeting that was focused on the fatal shooting of Xavier Louis-Jacques, a 19-year-old Cambridge man.
Cambridge Police Department Announces Autism-Related Initiatives
The Cambridge Police Department today announced two initiatives as part of National Autism Awareness Month, which occurs annually during the month of April.
Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2019 Death of Cambridge Resident Richelle Robinson
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Branville Bard, Jr. have announced that Isaias Plaza, 19, of Boston, pleaded guilty last week to manslaughter in connection with the 2018 death of Richelle Robinson in Cambridge.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Cambridge
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commission Branville Bard have confirmed the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. this morning on Pemberton Street.
Virtual Information and Exam Prep Sessions Hosted for Cambridge Residents Interested in Joining Police Department
Interested in becoming a Cambridge Police Officer and want to learn more about the process? CPD is hosting free virtual information and exam prep sessions on April 8 and 10th.
Dates Announced for New Police Exam and Application Deadline; CPD Unveils New Recruiting Video Series
The date for the next bi-annual Civil Service exam to become a Cambridge Police Officer has been announced. In advance of the June 2021 exam, the Cambridge Police Department has introduced a new three-part video series.
Statement on North Georgia Shootings and Message to AAPI Residents
Hate crimes and any form of discrimination against our AAPI residents have no place here in Cambridge. Our Officers will fully investigate, document, and respond to all allegations of bias or hate-motivated crime. These words are backed by action.
Cambridge Police Drafts Policy on Tear Gas and Chemical Weapons
The final policy is expected to go into effect on March 29, 2021 and formally documents what was already in practice.
Statement on Cambridge Fatal Industrial Incident
Today at approximately 8:23 a.m., a fatal incident involving a construction worker occurred at First Street Garage in East Cambridge.
Cambridge Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting in East Cambridge; Victim Sustains Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
The Cambridge Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Fifth Street and Spring Street earlier this morning at approximately 1:30 a.m. A 33-year-old male victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.

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Daily Logs

Daily Log 04.08.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 8, 2021
Daily Log 4.7.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 7, 2021
Daily Log 4.6.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 6, 2021
Daily Log 4.5.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 5, 2021
Daily Log 4.4.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 2-4, 2021
Daily Log 04.01.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for April 1, 2021
Daily Log 3.31.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for March 31, 2021
Daily Log 3.30.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for March 30, 2021
Daily Log 3.29.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for March 29, 2021
Daily Log 3.28.2021
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for March 26-28, 2021

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