BPD Comfort Dog Spreads Positivity at Dorchester Summer Camp
Officers from the Bureau of Community Engagement and Copper, the BPD Comfort Dog, visited the City of Boston Sports Camp at Garvey Park in Dorchester. Copper interacted with the campers, spreading positivity and tail wags.
Boston, MA, July 23, 2026 —
Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Bureau of Community Engagement, accompanied by Copper, the BPD Comfort Dog, made a special visit to the City of Boston Sports Camp held at Garvey Park in Dorchester.
The event, focused on community outreach, saw Copper engaging with the young campers. The BPD Comfort Dog, known for its role in spreading positivity, interacted with the children, offering a friendly presence and spreading enthusiasm through tail wags.
The visit aimed to foster positive interactions between the police department and the community, particularly with the youth participating in the summer sports program. The presence of Copper provided an opportunity for lighthearted engagement, reinforcing community bonds.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
