Boston Police Superior Officers Federation

10/02/2026

Eighty years ago on October 2, 1946, Boston Police Sergeant William F. Healey was shot and killed when he confronted two men who were burglarizing an apartment. Sergeant Healey had served with the Boston Police Department for 18 years. His name is engraved on the wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial along with the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters and the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial at the State House. Rest in peace Sergeant Healey, we are forever grateful for your bravery and service to the City of Boston.

09/11/2026

The BPSOF remembers the lives lost to the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York. We must never forget the courage shown that day. Please take a moment today to keep them and their families in your thoughts.

09/07/2026

The BPSOF wishes to give thanks to all of our members on this Labor Day of 2026, for all the great work that you do!

08/14/2026

Never forgotten, today BPSOF honors the memory of Sergeant Edward Q. Butters, who died in the line of duty on this date in 1929. Sergeant Butters tragically succumbed to injuries after being thrown from a department vehicle while on duty.

Sergeant Butters' legacy is permanently etched on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Hero's Wall at Boston Police Department Headquarters, and the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial at the State House. In Mattapan, a Hero Sign stands in his honor on Blue Hill Avenue (District B-3). If you pass by his sign, please take a moment to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice of a brave officer who died protecting and serving his city.

07/04/2026

The BPSOF wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. This year's celebration marks our great Nation's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

07/04/2026

The BPSOF remembers today the ultimate sacrifice of Lt Inspector Benjamin Alexander who died in a structure collapse on July 4, 1925. Lt. Inspector Alexander was trailing a jewelry thief inside the Pickwick Club building when it collapsed.

Lt. Inspector Alexander was a 16 year veteran of the Department, his name is etched on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. and is engraved on the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters along with the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial at the State House. A Hero Sign has also been placed in his honor at the former location of the Pickwick Club near Beach Street at Washington Street in Chinatown. As you go about your day, take a moment to honor and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of a Lt Inspector Alexander who died protecting and serving our city.

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

BPSOF remembers Inspector Thomas J. Norton who died in the line of duty on June 19, 1914. Inspector Norton was a 17 year veteran of the Boston Police Department when he was killed while attempting to to arrest an individual who was wanted for the murder of three bank clerks during a holdup at a bank in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When Inspector Norton and his partner approached the suspect to apprehend him the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired into the chest of Inspector Norton when he placed his hand on the suspect's shoulder.

Inspector Norton's name is engraved on the Police Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, along with the Hero Wall at Boston Police Headquarters and the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial at the State House in Boston. There is also a Hero Sign that has been placed in his honor at the corner of Boylston Street and Washington Street, Downtown. R.I.P.

06/14/2026

BPD in the Community: BPD Sergeant does Kick-Ups with Fans at FIFA Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza

06/13/2026

The BPSOF sends its condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Dedham Police Department and to the family and friends of active-duty Sergeant James Quigley. Sergeant Quigley was a was a ten year veteran of the Dedham Police Department and passed away after a battle with cancer. R.I.P.