On 3 November 2025, Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston held a press conference in which she announced increased support for those serving in law enforcement. In the announcement the mayor also made a distinction between good policing and bad policing, explaining that Boston would be focused on promoting and supporting good policing. A video of the announcement is below. [Source: Facebook Post from Mayor Michelle Wu]
Highlights
- The city has committed to funding department gyms where patrol officers can get paid to workout for up to 30 minutes per shift.
- Staffing is being increased during the busy summer months so officers won’t be forced to come in on overtime.
- Officers are working alongside residents to build trust.
- The city will be providing supports to hire new recruits.
Post Details
This post was created on 26 July 2026, but the post date of 3 Nov 2025 reflects the date of the original YouTube video upload. [View]