Boston Police Junior Academy Offers Youth Engaging Week of Activities
The Boston Police Department's Junior Police Academy hosted a fun-filled week for youth from Districts E-5 (Roslindale and West Roxbury) and E-18 (Jamaica Plain). Activities included a Duck Tour, a visit to the Boston Sports Museum at TD Garden, movie…
Boston, MA, August 12, 2026 —
The Boston Police Department’s Junior Police Academy concluded a week of engaging activities designed for local youth from Districts E-5, which covers Roslindale and West Roxbury, and E-18, which covers Jamaica Plain.
The program provided participants with a variety of experiences aimed at fostering community connections and offering a glimpse into law enforcement operations. Among the scheduled activities were a tour aboard a Boston Duck Tour vehicle, offering a unique perspective of the city. Attendees also had the opportunity to visit the Boston Sports Museum, located at TD Garden, providing an inside look at sports history.
Further enriching the week, the youth participated in movie outings. Demonstrations by the K-9 and Bomb Squad units offered insights into specialized police work. A boat ride with the Harbor Patrol Unit provided an aquatic perspective of Boston’s coastline.
The successful execution of the Junior Police Academy week was made possible through the support of the Boston Police Foundation. Key partnerships were also established with organizations such as Boston Duck Tours and the Boston Sports Museum, contributing to the range and quality of the events offered to the participating youth.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
