Cambridge Police Department

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No CPD didn’t get a mounted unit, however two of our officers had a chance to spend a few minutes with a horse today while working at an event. Certainly not an everyday sight in the city. Enjoy the nicer weather today, we’ll be here if you need us.

This weeks episode of our series Get to Know CPD features Officer Miguel Mijares-Munoz. Tune in as our Co-Ops introduce members of our team by asking them a few short questions.

With plenty of snow on the ground and a potential for more in the forecast please take a few minutes to clear snow and ice off your vehicle before driving. Snow covered vehicles can create hazardous conditions for drivers and other road users.

Seats are still available in our @MACivilService Exam Information Session on Thursday:

SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN: As of Sunday, 9/22 at 9a.m. there is a Snow Emergency Parking Ban in effect, Stay up-to-date on this and other storm related advisories from the City of Cambridge in the City's Snow Center: cambridgema.gov/snow

City of @CambMA has issued a Snow Emergency Parking Ban set to begin on Sunday, 2/22 at 9am. Stay up-to-date on this and other storm related advisories in the City's Snow Center: cambridgema.gov/snow

After 28 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, including nearly 21 years with the Cambridge Police Department, Sergeant Angel Barbosa has retired. Congratulations to Sgt. Barbosa and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Throwback Thursday: In recognition of Black History Month, we're honoring some of the trailblazers who helped shape the Cambridge Police Department and our Cambridge community. For more on these pictures, visit our Facebook page.

This weeks episode of our series Get to Know CPD features our Public Information Officer, Sgt. Bob Reardon. Tune in as our Co-Ops introduce members of our team by asking them a few short questions.

On Friday, CPD Officers were in Harvard Sq. to provide traffic assistance and crowd safety in support of the 2026 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year Parade. Read More: camb.ma/40dXBpW

A recent social media trend has been flashing back to 2016, so for this Throwback Thursday were turning the clock back 10 years with some of the pictures we posted that year. While some things have changed, there are still a number of these familiar faces on our team today.

After 31 years of dedicated service to the Cambridge Police Department, Officer Dave Szeto has retired. Congratulations to Off. Szeto and best of luck in your future endeavors!

This weekend is Super Bowl LX and like you, many of us are footballs fans. Whether you’re rooting for our hometown team, the New England Patriots, or the Seattle Seahawks we encourage you to do so safely. As always, we’ll be here if you need us.

Two Arrested on Charges Related to Illegal Possession of Firearms. Read More: camb.ma/4a3dgOM

Interested in a career in law enforcement? The Cambridge Police Department is partnering with @MACivilService for a Police Exam Information Session at our station at 6pm on Thursday, February 26th. Reserve a seat by e-mailing [email protected]

Today, after 30 years of dedicated service to the Cambridge Police Department, Officer Nicole Pacheco retired. Congratulations to Off. Pacheco and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Throwback Thursday - This shot from 1968 shows K-9 Barron in the seat of a CPD patrol car that was standard for the era. A more modern day re-creation shows K-9 Lenny, one of five current explosive detection K-9s with CPD, in the driver’s seat of a modern day cruiser.

Incident Update - Arrest made in Chestnut St. Shots Fired Incident in #CambMa. Read more: camb.ma/4rdsc2t