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Boston Police Department

120 South Main Street Boston, GA 31626

About the Department

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The Boston Police Department is a Full Service Law Enforcement Agency providing 24/7 protection to all persons and property within the City of Boston. The officers of the Boston Police Department are committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all persons who reside and visit our great city. The Boston Police Department consists of 6 officers and 2 K-9 Teams providing Canine resources to all agencies within Thomas County and surrounding areas.

The Mission of the Boston Police Department is to provide a transparent, professional, and honest service to all citizens, visitors, and patrons of the City of Boston regardless of race, creed, or nationality. All while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and accountability with every encounter.

Open Records Request

Those wishing to file an open records request or obtain a copy of an Incident or Accident Report can download the Boston Police Department Open Records Form Below and bring the form with a photo ID to the Boston Police Department located at 120 S. Main Street Boston, GA 31626 during business hours. 

Charles Pettus

Charles Pettus

Chief of Police
chiefpettus@bostonga.com

Office Location

120 South Main St.
Boston, GA 31626

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Department Services

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Public Campaigns

From community safety to outreach, we’re all about making Boston stronger together. Check out the link to join us in building a safer and closer-knit community.

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Canine Demos

Discover the future of K9 solutions designed for law enforcement. Click here to access our Canine Demo request form.

Employment

If you are interested in a Career with the Boston Police Department, please click the link below and complete the Application Packet and turn it in at Boston City Hall. 

Police Department_Application Packet

Charles Pettus

Charles Pettus

Chief of Police

With over 17 years of Public Safety Experience, Chief Pettus brings a vast array of knowledge and experience to the Boston Police Department. A second-generation Law Enforcement Officer, Chief Pettus seeks to ensure that all citizens, visitors, and passersby are treated fairly and equally. Holding Instructor Certifications in Use of Force, Tactical Medical, Speed Detection, Active Shooter Response, TASER, Less Lethal Force Options, and several other areas of Public Safety, Chief Pettus is often found mentoring or teaching other officers to ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed and do their job safely, legally, and ethically. Chief In addition to his role as the Chief of Police, Chief Pettus is a member of the Thomas County/ Thomasville SWAT Team,  Assistant Coordinator for the Southern Regional Traffic Enforcement Network, the Committee Chair of Traffic Safety Committee for the the Georgia Association of Chief’s of Police. A member of the GACP, International Association of Chief’s of Police, Georgia Gang Investigators Association and IADLEST. Chief Pettus strives to remain up-to date on the latest policy and procedural guidance to ensure that his department runs professionally and well trained, but in a manner that is inclusive of all persons regardless of race, color, creed, or nationality.

Caleb Donley

Caleb Donley

Sergeant / K-9 Handler
cdonley@bostonga.com

Jason Williams

​Jason Williams

Corporal
jwilliams@bostonga.com

William Harrell

Patrol Officer
wharrell@bostonga.com

Thomas Collins

Thomas Collins

Patrol Officer
tcollins@bostonga.com

Melvin Morrison

Stephon Morrison

Patrol Officer
smorrison@bostonga.com