Topic: Boston Police Department

Cities fret over democracy's costs as 'Occupy Wall Street' stretches on

Cities see costs mount as they supply security and other services at Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. What are cities' First Amendment obligations to the protesters?

Occupy Wall Street plans biggest marches yet, but can it avoid pitfalls?

'Occupy Wall Street' is planning its biggest action yet: marches Saturday nationwide. But as the movement tests the tolerance of police and cash-strapped cities, can it keep its message positive?

When can you eavesdrop on police? Chicago case exposes legal gray area.

Illinois state law prohibits secretly recording conversations with police – or anyone else. But a woman was acquitted of the charges because she said she was exposing criminal behavior.

After London riots, a UK war on gangs

Following the riots that rocked London and several other English cities, Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed a 'all-out war on gangs and gang culture.'

Grinch steals children's gifts, but Boston's Christmas spirit shines

A thief stole $15,000 worth of toys destined for needy children. But he didn't steal Christmas.

Boston Pops and the Justice Department suit against the Arizona immigration law

Americans as well as immigrants showed up for music and fireworks in Boston on the Fourth of July. In Massachusetts, the immigrants who live here illegally are relatively safe. Not so in nearby Rhode Island. The differences between the two states point to a likely argument in the Justice Department suit against the Arizona law.

Who learned what in Gates race debate

The flap over the arrest of the black Harvard scholar sparked a spirited national discussion, but did it turn out to be a ‘teachable moment’?

Obama artist gets arrested in Boston for graffiti

The Given Day

Dennis Lehane's ambitious new novel evokes a dark chapter of US history.

Two men minister to victims of violence in inner-city Boston

Michael Person and William Dickerson operate a 'first response ministry' that works to console victims' families and stem crime in Dorchester.

Two men minister to victims of violence in inner-city Boston

Michael Person and William Dickerson operate a 'first response ministry' that works to console victims' families and stem crime in Dorchester.