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Community Safety

The Senior Advisor for Community Safety works to convene and coordinate citywide departments and community organizations on behalf of the Mayor to advance safety, prevent violence, address trauma, and increase justice in Boston.

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Do you need help right now?

While we work on community safety issues, our department can't help in an emergency. If you're experiencing an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. If you are dealing with a non-emergency situation in the City of Boston, please contact BOS:311.

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  • 1 City Hall Square, Room 806
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2024 Summer Safety Plan

This year, the Community Safety Team undertook the most extensive community engagement strategy in the City’s history in assembling the plan.

2024 Summer Safety Plan
Download the plan (pdf)

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Partner agencies

Partner agencies
Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI) agencies
Senator Charles E. Shannon Community Safety Initiative overview
Senator Charles E. Shannon Community Safety Initiative contacts

Meet the team

Meet the team
Contact
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  • 1 City Hall Square, Room 806
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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