Safety (Police and Fire)

POLICE

The Ellis is covered by the District 4 Police Station, located at 650 Harrison Avenue.

  • Phone: 617-343-4250 for non-emergency calls only, or visit the District 4 Boston Police website. 
  • D4 holds Public Safety meetings which are open to the public on the last Monday of every month at 6PM at the D4 station.
  • For updates on crime related info visit the Citizen Observer website. 

D4 Captain: Paul Ivens

D4 Community Service Coordinator: 617-343-5682

D4 Neighborhood Crime Watch: Officer Joseph Porcelli, 617-343-4345 (email porcellij.bpd@ci.boston.ma.us )


CrimeStoppers Tip Line: 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463)

Police Emergency: #911 (landline calls) or #617-343-4911 (cellphone calls)

For more information visit the Boston Police website
FIRE

Call 911 for all emergencies and let the dispatcher know whether the call is for a fire, police, or medical emergency.

The Ellis is covered by several stations including:

  • Engine #7 at 200 Columbus Avenue
  • Engine #3 Harrison Avenue
  • Engine #22 700 Tremont St.

For more information visit the Boston Fire Department website