Units Overview

Community Affairs
Tracks community engagement programs and public safety initiatives across Massachusetts. Shares updates on neighborhood events and law enforcement outreach to foster trust and awareness.

Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
Monitors crime activity statewide using advanced technology and data analysis. Provides timely updates and situational awareness to the public and media.

Street Crimes
Tracks street-level crime trends, including assaults, vandalism, drug possession, prostitution, and graffiti. Reports on high-activity areas to inform communities and promote safety.

Violent Crimes Section
Monitors serious violent crimes such as shootings, home invasions, and organized violent activity. Shares updates to keep the public informed and aware of trends.

Shooting Response Team
Provides timely public information on shooting incidents, including safety alerts and verified updates. Monitors developments and communicates details about suspects when available.

Home Invasion
Tracks residential break-ins and violent entry patterns. Reports public safety guidance and updates on resolved or ongoing cases.

Violent Criminal Enterprises (VCE)
Monitors organized violent criminal activity and patterns. Shares public updates to enhance awareness and community safety.

Animal Cruelty Investigation (ACIS)
Tracks reports of animal abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Provides public awareness updates and resources for reporting suspected cruelty.

Arson & Explosion Squad
Monitors fires and explosions under investigation. Shares verified updates, safety guidance, and information on resolved cases.

Special Investigations
Tracks complex, multi-faceted crimes including drug trafficking, gang activity, firearms offenses, fugitive cases, missing persons, and cybercrime. Provides public updates and safety information when appropriate.

Drug Trafficking
Monitors trends in illegal drug distribution and reports on enforcement actions. Provides public awareness and prevention guidance.

Firearms Investigation
Tracks gun-related crimes and trends in illegal possession or trafficking. Shares public updates on firearm safety and law enforcement responses.

Gang-Related Activity
Monitors gang activity and violent incidents. Communicates trends and safety information to affected communities.

Fugitive Enforcement
Tracks wanted individuals and shares public alerts when safe and appropriate. Provides updates on apprehensions and ongoing cases.

Missing Persons
Monitors cases of missing children, adults, or vulnerable individuals. Provides updates on searches, recoveries, and safety information.

Airport Investigations
Tracks criminal activity and safety concerns at Logan International and Worcester Regional Airports. Shares verified updates and public guidance.

Computer Crimes
Monitors cybercrime, online fraud, and digital exploitation trends. Provides public safety tips and information on reported cases.

Hate Crimes
Tracks bias-motivated offenses and communicates trends to the public. Shares resources and awareness information while respecting victim privacy.

Career Criminal Major Crimes
Monitors repeat violent offenders and recidivist crime patterns. Provides updates to raise public awareness and highlight trends affecting community safety.

Social Media Analysis & Research Team (S.M.A.R.T)
Tracks crime-related activity and public safety concerns on social media. Shares verified information, updates, and alerts with communities.

Major Case Squad
Tracks high-profile or complex criminal cases, including homicide, special victims, human trafficking, internet crimes against children, and cold cases. Provides public updates and case status information.

Homicide Bureau
Monitors all homicides statewide and provides updates to the public. Includes the Cold Case and Vehicular Homicide Units, keeping communities informed on developments and resolutions.

Special Victims
Tracks crimes affecting vulnerable populations, including sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. Shares updates, awareness campaigns, and public safety guidance.

Internet Crimes Against Children
Monitors online exploitation of children and reports trends affecting families. Provides public awareness and safety resources for prevention.

Cold Case Squad
Tracks unsolved criminal cases and highlights new leads or developments. Shares public updates to maintain awareness and encourage community support.

Robbery Section
Monitors street, commercial, and residential robbery trends, as well as auto theft and bank robberies. Provides updates to inform the public and promote prevention.

Auto Theft / Auto Burglary
Tracks stolen vehicles and vehicle burglaries. Shares public alerts and recovery information while providing crime prevention tips.

Residential Burglary
Monitors residential break-ins and patterns of criminal activity. Provides safety updates and guidance for homeowners.

Commercial Burglary
Tracks theft from businesses and commercial properties. Reports trends and prevention advice to the public and business community.

Retail Theft / Shoplifting
Monitors theft in retail settings. Shares updates on trends, recoveries, and prevention strategies.

Bank Robberies
Tracks bank robbery incidents and law enforcement responses. Provides public alerts while safeguarding investigative integrity.

Forgery / Fraud / Identity Theft
Monitors financial crimes and identity theft trends. Provides public guidance on protection and prevention.

Gun Violence
Tracks firearm-related crimes and trends. Shares public alerts, safety guidance, and community awareness updates.

Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau (CSIB)
Analyzes statewide crime patterns and trends. Provides intelligence updates and public awareness reports to enhance safety.

Districts
Tracks and reports crime trends across Massachusetts counties, including Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester. Provides localized public safety updates.

Victim Services
Shares information about resources and support available to crime victims. Tracks updates on services and communicates public guidance for safety and assistance.

Professional Development Bureau
Reports on law enforcement training, education, and professional development programs. Highlights opportunities and initiatives affecting officers and public safety.

Education and Training Division
Shares updates on recruit programs, skill-building courses, and certifications. Tracks trends in law enforcement education and training.

Basic Massachusetts Police Recruit Preparation Program
Tracks the progress of candidates preparing for police academy training. Shares public information on program readiness, completion, and success stories.

Crime Prevention Unit
Monitors crime trends and reports on proactive strategies to reduce criminal activity. Communicates safety initiatives and prevention tips to communities.

Gun Intervention Task Force (GITF)
Tracks gun-related crime trends and provides public safety updates. Reports on enforcement and prevention initiatives affecting communities.

Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Monitors local crime trends and community safety efforts. Provides public updates and resources to reduce criminal activity and promote secure neighborhoods.

Gang Intervention
Tracks gang activity and communicates trends affecting community safety. Shares awareness updates and prevention strategies.

Repeat Offender / Habitual Offender
Monitors recidivist offenders and tracks patterns in repeated criminal activity. Shares updates to enhance public awareness and community safety.

Transit & Transportation Safety
Monitors crime, safety incidents, and trends across public transit systems, trains, buses, and other transportation networks. Provides timely updates to the public, highlights safety tips, and communicates ongoing initiatives to ensure secure travel for all residents and visitors.

Strategic Response Group
Monitors large-scale public gatherings, protests, and events to provide timely updates on public safety and traffic impacts. Tracks potential risks and trends while communicating safety guidance, crowd management measures, and verified information to the community and media.