Boston, MA, October 9, 2026 — During Faith & Blue Week, Boston Police officers engaged with young students to foster understanding of public safety and law enforcement’s role in the community.

Boston Police officers, accompanied by Officer Wilson and Copper, a comfort dog from the E-5 Community Service Office, visited the Pre-K classes at St. Theresa School in West Roxbury. The event was part of the school’s Community Helpers Day activities, which coincided with the broader Faith & Blue Week initiative. This initiative aims to build bridges between law enforcement agencies and the faith communities they serve.

The visit provided an opportunity for the youngest members of the community to interact with police officers in a relaxed and educational setting. The primary objective was to inform the Pre-K students about the functions of public safety personnel and the ways in which law enforcement officers contribute to their neighborhoods. Interactions of this nature are designed to demystify the role of police and encourage positive associations from an early age.

Details regarding specific activities conducted during the visit, beyond the general educational aim, were not provided. The presence of Copper, the comfort dog, likely offered a unique and reassuring element to the children’s experience, showcasing a different facet of community support services often associated with law enforcement outreach programs.

Faith & Blue Week, observed annually, typically involves various community outreach events designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement officers and citizens through shared faith and community engagement. The visit to St. Theresa School is one example of how these efforts extend to educational institutions, focusing on the crucial early years of a child’s development.


Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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