General Info

The Brookline Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that strives to maintain a peaceful and safe environment and protects residents lives and property. It handles cases related to domestic violence and sexual assaults. The department maintains a citizen police academy that provides the working knowledge of the police department to residents. The Brookline Police Department employs a staff of more than 140 sworn officers. It maintains a patrol division that is responsible for handling emergency and nonemergency calls. The department also enforces traffic and parking laws, as well as offers ambulance and fire protection services. The Brookline Police Department operates a detective division that offers investigation, intelligence analysis, firearms licensing and property management services.