City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Hearing on Dockets #0185, #0999, #1419, and #1602

Order for a hearing on a cross-sector collaborative citywide strategy for community safety and violence prevention.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Brian J. Worrell, and was referred to the Committee on January 28, 2026.

Order for a hearing to examine firearm trafficking, gun violence hotspots, and the concentration of firearm violations in Boston police districts B-2 and B-3.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Miniard Culpepper, Edward M. Flynn and Brian J. Worrell, and was referred to the Committee on May 13, 2026.

Order for a hearing regarding a Community-Based Summer Public Safety Plan for the City of Boston.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Miniard Culpepper, Henry Santana, and Brian J. Worrell, and was referred to the Committee on July 8, 2026.

Order for a hearing regarding the City of Boston's response to noise complaints and enforcement of noise control laws.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Liz Breadon, and was referred to the Committee on July 8, 2026.

Order for a hearing to explore codifying the Office of Violence Prevention and establishing a biennial violence prevention strategy plan in the City of Boston.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian J. Worrell, and was referred to the Committee on August 26, 2026.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in person or virtually. Those wishing to testify in person should arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing. Those wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so. Written comments may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv and on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/Fios 964. This hearing will be recorded.

Staff Contact: Shane L. Pac

Mail Address:  Dockets #0185, #0999, #1390, #1419, #1602 City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.ps@boston.gov  

Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  (617) 635-3040

Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv