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Cambridge Police Department sees an abrupt turnover as Christine Elow retires as commissioner

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Cambridge Police Department commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement after 30 years with the city. Her last day is Friday.

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Legislators warn that time is running out to make sure of passage on Beacon Hill, putting pressure on action when an order returns April 23.

by Chris Dwan April 12, 2026

It is past time for the City Council to act on its 2020 commitment and create a police commission and a community police review agency.

by Marc Levy April 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on progress toward a new school, police body camera funding and bike lanes at the Elm-Beacon Connector project.

by Chris Dwan March 15, 2026

The Somerville City Council accepted nearly $200,000 for police over two meetings filled with fractious debate. Is this money worth what it costs?

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

There were no “defund the police” calls, but overlaps in services were examined critically in a Finance Committee hearing.

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

Cambridge plans to settle a settle a lawsuit filed by retired police lieutenant, who said his weapon fired because of a manufacturing flaw.

by Marc Levy March 8, 2026

Take part in meetings on combining housing and homeless services into one department; the police budget; disability services and planning; and more.

by Mila Halgren January 15, 2026

A federal search of a Cambridge building ignites debate over police cooperation and transparency.