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Speak with a Business Outreach Officer about a concern at my business

Please contact the Social Justice Group by phone at 617-349-3001 or via email.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Speak with a Senior Outreach Officer about identity theft or scams

To contact an Officer and learn more about our Senior Outreach efforts, please call our Family and Social Justice Section at 617-349-3236.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Submit an Anonymous Crime Tip

The public can submit crime and suspicious activity tips anonymously to Cambridge Police via the anonymous email, text (SMS) or phone tip to the Cambridge Police Department.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Text a message to 911

All Massachusetts 911 call centers, including Cambridge Emergency Communications, have ability to receive a text message through the 911 system

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

View a List of Registered Sex Offenders in Cambridge

The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) promotes public safety by educating and informing the public to prevent further victimization

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Apply for a Block Party Permit

A block party is a community event hosted on a City street by a group of neighbors, a non-profit organization, or an association. During a block party, a portion a single block is closed to through traffic.

Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700

Apply for A Hackney License

Hackney Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

License Commission 617-349-6140

Apply for a Hawker - Peddler License

Annual Hawker - Peddler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

License Commission 617-349-6140

Apply for a Moving Container or Crate Permit

A Moving Container/Crate Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of placing a crate or container on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. These permits are issued for three consecutive days.

Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700

Apply for a Moving Van Permit

A Moving Van Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of parking a vehicle on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. Moving Van Permits can be issued for a maximum of three consecutive days.

Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
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