Boston Police Department
120 South Main Street Boston, GA 31626
About the Department
For Emergencies Call 911
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 Professionalism, 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 submit it to the Boston Police Department located at 120 S. Main Street Boston, GA 31626 during business hours.
Charles Pettus
Chief of Police
chiefpettus@bostonga.com
Office Location
124 W Jefferson St.
Boston, GA 31626
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Department Services
House/Business Checks
Please complete the form below to request checks on your property, providing peace of mind while you’re away.
Speeding Complaint Form
Please complete the form below to notify us of any speeding complaints or other traffic related issues.
Public Safety & Outreach
Hosting an Event or Parade in Boston or want to pass along some information regarding suspicious activity, or other public safety related issues, use this link to tell us all about it. Together, WE can and will make Boston a safer community.
Canine Demos
Would you like to have our K-9 Unit come to your event and do a Demonstration or speak at your civic event? Click this link to send us a request and we will do our best to join you!
Career Opportunities
Interested in Serving your Community, Making a Difference in the lives of those in our Community, Apply Today!
Citation Payments
The Boston Municipal Court now accepts Online Payments for Traffic and City Ordinance Citations. Click Here now to visit our Online Payment Website.
Charles Pettus
Chief of Police
Chief Pettus brings more than 19 years of distinguished public safety experience to his role as Chief of Police for the Boston Police Department. A second-generation law enforcement officer, he is dedicated to ensuring every individual—resident, visitor, or passerby—is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Chief Pettus holds numerous instructor certifications, including Use of Force, Tactical Medicine, Medical, Speed Detection, DUI Detection, Active Shooter Response, TASER and Less-Lethal Force Options. He is committed to officer development, placing a strong emphasis on training, mentorship, and preparedness to ensure officers serve their community safely, ethically, and effectively.
In addition to his leadership role, Chief Pettus serves on the Thomas County/Thomasville SWAT Team, is the Assistant Coordinator for the Southern Regional Traffic Enforcement Network, and chairs the Traffic Safety Committee for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Georgia Gang Investigators Association, and the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).
Chief Pettus is committed to advancing modern policing practices and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism while fostering an inclusive environment that serves all individuals equally.
Caleb Donley
Sergeant / K-9 Handler
cdonley@bostonga.com
Stephon Morrison
Corporal
smorrison@bostonga.com
Thomas Collins
Patrolman First Class / K-9 Handler
tcollins@bostonga.com
William Harrell
Patrol Officer
wharrell@bostonga.com