Skip to main content

Support WBUR

Boston police commissioner on recent violence in the city, and what's next at 'Mass. and Cass'

46:14
Michael Cox speaking after he was named the next commissioner of the Boston Police Department at a press conference in Roxbury on Wednesday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Michael Cox speaking after he was named the next commissioner of the Boston Police Department at a press conference in Roxbury. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox joins us to talk about how he's approaching the latest incidents of violence in the city and the role his department will play in addressing the entrenched homelessness and drug use at the area around Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, known as "Mass. and Cass." Plus, he addresses staff training and requirements for the Boston police officers. Then, we hear from a panel of experts about the state of policing in the city.

This segment aired on September 15, 2023.

Related:

Headshot of Amanda Beland
Amanda Beland Senior Producer

Amanda Beland is a senior producer for WBUR. She also reports for the WBUR newsroom.

More…
Headshot of Tiziana Dearing
Tiziana Dearing Host, Morning Edition

Tiziana Dearing is the host of WBUR's Morning Edition.

More…

Support WBUR

Support WBUR

Listen Live