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Boston Police Activities League

Engaging cops and kids to make a better Boston.

In Memory of Joseph J. Lombardi, Jr.

It's with deep sadness and regret that we inform you that long time PAL board member, Joe Lombardi, passed away suddenly last week. Joe was 66 years old. As one of our longest standing members of the Pal Board, Joe could always be counted on for his sage advice and leadership. His philanthropy toward PAL was always generous, as he was always looking at ways to help the kids.

The Boston Police Activities League, Board of Directors, extends their deepest condolences to Ann and the entire Lombardi family.

We thank the family for including PAL as a chosen charitable organization and also the friends who have made contributions in his memory. If you would like to make a make a donation in memory of Joe, please visit our donation page and select Tribute.

PAL'S MISSION

PAL fosters a culture of trust and respect between the community and the Boston Police Department through programs that promote character development, improve educational outcomes, and reduce crime.

The Boston Police Department has the #1 Community Policing program in the country!

The BPD travels the country and the world sharing best practices.

COMMUNITY Policing

The Boston Police Department is a national leader in community policing, a widely accepted philosophy whereby the police and the community work together to solve problems of crime, disorder and safety issues and to improve the quality of life for everyone in that community. A crucial element of the BPD’s community policing strategy is connecting with the members of the communities they serve – primarily the city’s at-risk youth -- through educational, social, cultural and athletic activities. This engagement is designed to promote an environment of mutual trust and respect, with the ultimate goal of creating a safe environment that affords all citizenry the opportunity to flourish.

PAL-funded programs have supported the City of Boston’s community policing efforts since 1986.

PAL makes it possible...

“Our programs operate throughout all Boston neighborhoods. Thousands of children and young people benefit each year from PAL resources. From youth/ police dialogues to basketball games, from the Junior Police Academy to flashlight walks, from book clubs to boxing lessons – Boston youth are interacting with police every day. PAL makes this possible”. - Commissioner William Gross

PAL Programs

PAL supports a broad array of programs and activities that create the opportunity for every demographic of our communities to interact with BPD officers in a positive and constructive manner. PAL currently supports over 40 programs, as well as various activities and events citywide. Examples of three of PAL’s signature programs include:

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