Young ‘Recruits’ Graduate from ‘Junior Police Academy’! – Boston Police program inspires young people to good citizenship through an appreciation of the role of law enforcement in our community

This summer’s ‘Junior Police Academy’ was a huge success! Officers introduced young recruits to a number of exciting field trips and educational opportunities to learn more about law enforcement. The ‘recruits’ visited the Academy where they received boxing lessons and participated in various relay races.  Recruits also met with the Bomb Squad and received a special exhibition of the Squad’s latest technology.

The youth who participated in District D-4’s academy hail from the Blackstone Center on Shawmut Ave. Officers treated the recruits to a trip to Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium. The young recruits were reported to have loved the Patriots’ Hall of Fame which included interactive exhibits! At Patriot Place the kids received a discussion on the importance of teamwork and working towards a common goal despite differences in backgrounds, cultures, etc. The kids also all got the opportunity to try on an authentic Superbowl ring!

The Boston Police Junior Police Academy program is a highly successful education program, which continues to expand in popularity every year. This program introduces youth to law enforcement career options giving students a chance to explore the career opportunities in a “hands-on” environment.