Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association

Today was the 45th annual Oktoberfest and HONK! Parade. Our officers, seen here with Harvard Square Business Association Executive Director Denise Jillson, had a great day with residents. Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association Harvard Square

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association and Cambridge Police Department have been proud to raise awareness of this important cause through our participation in the Pink Patch Project.

Massachusetts Pink Patch Project

CPD Officers were among those who responded to this incident Monday on Memorial Dr. Any necessary follow-up investigation will be handled by State Police.

Today Officers Dovidio, Reardon and Nestor were among those who represented the CPPOA at the John V. Dow Memorial Golf Tournament at Blue Hills Country Club. The Dow Tournament raises funds for Cops For Kids With Cancer, a group which the CPPOA has been proud to support through this and other initiatives.

Today and everyday we remember those who were lost on September 11, 2001. On that day thousands of lives were lost and countless other were changed forever. There is a memorial stone dedicated to these individuals outside of our station to serve as a reminder and each year we pause to remember.

Announcement: The CPPOA will be sponsoring a table at the 2024 Metro Boston Police Collectors Show & Swap Meet. We’ll be there on Sunday October 6th at IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester. We will have an offering of various items for sale to support our ongoing charity initiatives. Anyone looking to be involved please contact Officer C. McNeill.


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Irish American Police Officers Association Pipes & Drums - IAPOA

Yesterday Cambridge Police Officers along with public safety partners from Cambridge MA Fire Department, Pro EMS, and MBTA Transit Police responded to this crash on Mass Ave in North Cambridge.

Keep an eye out for our Officers with the new Ice Cream Trailer at events in the community:

During the heat last week Officer Giampa had the opportunity to take a short break and visit a lemonade stand supporting the King Open School Special Education Program.

Following some heavy rain, Officer McGinty was able to snap a picture of a rainbow over his cruiser in the parking lot of the Fresh Pond Shopping Center.

Our members' July 4th was a memorable one as the Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association hosted a barbecue outside the Cambridge Police Station for approximately 250 Officers and Professional Staff working on Independence Day. July 4th a mandatory work day for the vast majority of the department due to the influx of people who come to the city to attend fireworks along the Charles River.

Our team had the grill going for 10 hours: providing summer cookout-style food service to three shifts of officers. All food items and related expenses were paid for by the CPPOA. The grill was staffed by Officers Borum, Bustillo, Colbert and Reardon - all members of the CPPOA Executive Board. In addition Association President Sullivan assisted with the set-up and Officer Ayoub assisted with the cleanup.

Cambridge Police Department

The CPPOA is proud of our members who are dedicated to the development of our next generation of law enforcement professionals. Great job Staff!

In addition to our new officers who graduated, we want to send a big congratulations to the Cambridge-Northeastern Police Academy Staff for training a sixth class. The CPD And NU partnership helps recruits learn that policing is a “people business” and that their success as officers depends on their ability to listen to and talk with their community members. Thank you for your commitment to the future! Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association

Job well done by Off. Gutoski from the Harvard / Central Sq. Unit:

On Sunday morning despite the rainy weather off-duty Officers McGinty and Q. Pasquarello took part in the Massachusetts State Police Chase 5k. This is a road race for law enforcement officers and non-sworn supporters hosted by the State Police Association of Massachusetts. Job well done by both Officers!

Today 11 CPD Officers from the Patrol Division volunteered their time to take part in the 2024 Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy. The convoy is a parade of Officers and cruisers from across Massachusetts which ends at Harvard Stadium during the Special Olympic Games. Following the convoy Officers got to meet athletes from Cambridge and other nearby communities before cheering them on in their events.

2024 is Cambridge's 3rd consecutive year taking part in the Cruiser Convoy and with 5 vehicles it is the largest turnout yet. Cambridge's participation is a collaborative effort between the leadership of the Police Department and the Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association (CPPOA).

Cambridge Police Department
Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Association
Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Department of Human Service Programs, Cambridge MA

Congratulations to all the recent graduates:

Members: the association is actively engaged in negotiations over the duties & responsibilities of the CARE community safety department. Please contact an EBOARD representative with any questions or concerns.

Calling 911 in Cambridge? Soon, the city may send social workers instead of police. - The Boston Globe The effort's anticipated launch has raised thorny questions about when people in crisis actually need the police, and when a behavioral health team can show up instead.