Boston police officers will now be required to wear name tags on patrol as part of a one-year contract extension from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The move aims to boost transparency and trust with communities.
According to a Boston.com report, the name-tag requirement is part of a new contract extension between the city and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA), announced on Monday, Nov. 3. The BPPA represents the majority of Boston Police Department (BPD) officers.
This name-tag requirement aligns with existing badge-display norms for sergeants and lieutenants…