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From Patrol to Play: Officers Join Students for Action-Packed Basketball Day

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – District E-5 officers joined students and faculty at St. Theresa of Avila School for an exciting day of basketball and community connection. Officers hit the…

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District A-1 Officers Partner with Seniors for Annual Bunker Hill Easter Celebration

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – Officers from the A-1 District, alongside the Bureau of Community Engagement, partnered with our friends at the Beverly Gibbons Center to prepare for the annual…

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BPD Connects With Students Through Literacy Initiative

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – Officers from District D-4’s Community Service Office recently partnered with local leaders to take part in the second annual Read Across Blackstone event at Blackstone…

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Building trust one story at a time

By: Laura Soukkavong BOSTON, MA — Officers from the Boston Police Department continued their community outreach efforts with a special visit to a local classroom. Members of the Bureau of…

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Officers trade badges for books at local preschool

By: Laura Soukkavong Worcester – Officers from the Worcester Police Department made a special visit to a local preschool, bringing smiles and community connections to young students. Sergeant Michael Dowd,…

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A moment she’ll never forget – and neither will they

By: Laura Soukkavong Worcester – A special birthday that came through in the best way possible for one local resident. Emma was surprised on her 23rd birthday by her favorite…

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Boston Police Learn to Skate Program Returns to the Ice

By: Laura Soukkavong – Boston – Boston Police District A-7 recently joined participants in the department’s Learn to Skate Program for another successful day on the ice at Tall Ship…

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Community and Culture Shine at Dorchester Lunar New Year Celebration

By: Laura Soukkavong – Boston – The Bureau of Community Engagement and officers of District C-11 joined residents at Florian Hall in Dorchester to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The…

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Officers and Community Roll Into a Night of Fun and Learning

By: Laura Soukkavong – Boston – Community Members of all ages joined officers of Districts B-2 and B-3 for an energetic night of music, roller skating, and friendly trivia competition.…

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Youth and Police Unite to Serve at East Boston Soup Kitchen

By: Laura Soukkavong – Boston – During a week-long winter break, BPD Officers teamed up with members of District A-7 Youth Group to give back to their community at the…

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From Snowed In to Safe and Warm: A Community Comes Together

By: Laura Soukkavong Sturbridge – After a major snowstorm left more than 20 inches of snow on the ground, an elderly couple faced serious problems. Their walkway was completely buried,…

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year: Tradition, Family, and Festivities

By: Laura Soukkavong – One of the most celebrated holidays across Asia and among communities worldwide is the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. This marks…

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Everyday Impact: WooSox Foundation Supports Sturbridge Softball Players, Delivers Roses To Seniors and Food To El Buen Samaritano

By Tiffany Williams – STURBRIDGE, Mass. — About 59 miles west of Boston sits the town of Sturbridge, population 9,867. It’s the kind of New England town known for its…

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National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day Recognizes Role in Student Safety

By Tiffany Williams – STURBRIDGE, Mass. — National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is observed annually on Feb. 15 to recognize sworn law enforcement officers who serve in schools, acting…

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WooSox Turn Polar Park into a Lifeline for the Hungry

By Tiffany Williams – The WooSox are swinging for the fences — not on the field, but in the fight against hunger. Starting Wednesday, November 5, the team’s charitable arm…

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