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 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
Chief of Police
chiefpettus@bostonga.com
Office Location
124 W Jefferson St.
Boston, GA 31626
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 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.
Traffic Hazard Complaint Form
Help us keep Boston’s roadways safe. Use the link below to submit a Traffic Hazard Complaint for concerns such as speeding, reckless or unsafe driving, hazardous intersections, visibility issues, or other traffic safety problems. Reports help the Boston Police Department identify problem areas and direct enforcement, education, and other traffic safety efforts where they are needed most.
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.
Canine Demos
Bring an engaging and educational law enforcement K-9 demonstration to your school, community event, civic group, or special program. Click this link to submit a request for the Boston Police Department and Thomas County K-9 Units to attend your event.
Employment
Looking for a rewarding career in public service? Download an Application Packet below and start your journey to joining the Boston Police Department and becoming part of a team committed to Professionalism, Integrity, Community Service, and Public Safety.
Click the link below to learn more about current openings and how to apply.
Charles Pettus
Chief of Police
Chief Charles Pettus brings more than 20 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, Speed Detection, Active Shooter Response, TASER deployment, 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 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.
Police Department
Caleb Donley
Patrolman First Class / K-9 Handler
cdonley@bostonga.com
William Harrell
Patrolman First Class
wharrell@bostonga.com
Stephon Morrison
Corporal
smorrison@bostonga.com
Thomas Collins
Patrolman First Class / K-9 Handler
tcollins@bostonga.com
Nikita Johnson
Officer
njohnson@bostonga.com