The Boston Police Department's community engagement through sports has taken another stride with the return of the BPD Hockey Skills program at Porrazzo Rink in East Boston. Welcoming back players to the ice, the initiative fosters not just athleticism but also bonds between law enforcement officers and community members. The program, which began in 2019, has seen an encouraging growth in skill level along with the strengthening of community ties.
"It was great to welcome back returning players, especially those who’ve been with us since the very beginning in 2019," a statement on the BPD official website reads, encapsulating the enthusiasm surrounding the program's return, alongside the steadily improving hockey skills, it's the relationships that are most treasured, spanning between officers, players and families have been cultivated over the ice, growing stronger with each passing season.
Continuing to engage the community in positive and active ways, the Boston Police Department invites locals to join the next hockey skills session scheduled for Thursday, July 31 at 4:00 PM. Those interested or with queries about the program are pointed to contact the District A-7 Community Service Office, directly.
