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Cambridge Police Policy & Procedures

The City of Cambridge and Commonwealth of Massachusetts are working to safely reopen the economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19. Information on plans, guidelines, and guidance for different sectors of the economy will be available here and updated often.

The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) marked one year since the launch of its publicly accessible arrest, summons, citation, and use of force Procedural Justice Dashboard.

A smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm inspection is required when a dwelling is being sold.

Meeting minutes of the American Freedmen Commission meeting held June 2, 2026

Meeting minutes of the American Freedmen Commission meeting held April 28, 2026

Firefighters Worked at Three Fires on Wednesday, August 30th

Meeting minutes of the Human Services Commission meeting held December 8th, 2016

911 is for emergencies only. 911 Dispatchers answer both 911 calls as well as general or business calls made to the Cambridge Police and Cambridge Fire business numbers (617-349-3300 for Police and 617-349-4900 for Fire) as well as other public safety non-911 numbers. Reserving 911 for emergencies enables 911 dispatchers to easily recognize and give highest priority to emergency callers while still being able to receive and promptly answer calls for service or non-emergency calls.

Tips on how to participate in the curbside compost program