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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…