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Formal position, not binding

Support granting Park Rangers police powers in Boston parks

Last activity August 27, 2026 (23 days ago)

  1. Introduced

    August 24, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

This City Council resolution expresses support for granting City of Boston Park Rangers police powers and academy training to enhance public safety in Boston parks. It notes Rangers’ role in public safety and park protection, and cites limited Boston Police Department resources as a motivation. Introduced August 24, 2026 and referred to the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee.

Filed by Brian Worrell, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice

About Public Safety and Parks & Public Space

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Official title

Resolution in support of granting City of Boston Park Rangers police academy training and police powers to enhance public safety in Boston parks.

Timeline

  1. August 26, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

    Watch the meeting City video Minutes, August 26, 2026