Boston Police Participate in 4th Annual Community Clap-in at Holmes Innovation School
Boston Police Department officials and officers participated in the 4th Annual Community Clap-in at Holmes Innovation School in Dorchester to welcome students and offer encouragement for the new school year.
Boston, MA, September 8, 2026 —
Boston Police Department officials and officers were present at Holmes Innovation School in Dorchester for the school’s 4th Annual Community Clap-in event. This initiative is designed to welcome students as they return for the new academic year and to provide encouragement.
The event, which took place at the Dorchester-based school, saw members of the Boston Police Department join in the traditional clap-in. This practice typically involves members of the community and school staff lining a pathway to applaud students as they enter the building, symbolizing support and a positive start to the school year.
While the summary states that officials and officers participated, specific details regarding the number of officers present, the names of any officials who attended, or the exact date of the event were not provided. The specific nature of the encouragement offered by the police department to the students also remains unspecified in the provided information.
The 4th Annual Community Clap-in at Holmes Innovation School is part of an ongoing effort to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community, particularly within educational settings. The goal is to create an environment of support and welcome for students as they embark on their educational journey for the year. Further details about the specific activities or outcomes of the event were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
