Boston PAL

Engaging cops and kids to make a better Boston

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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.

Thank you for celebrating our 30th Anniversary and becoming part of our Boston PAL's Circle of Champions!

Together we can make a difference and help IMPACT, INSPIRE and EMPOWER more youth in our City.

Thank You to our Night in Blue sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Chris Ford, MedServices Ventures, LLC
Boston Red Sox

Gold Sponsors

Atlantic Management
City of Boston Credit Union
J. Calnan & Associates
Longwood Security Services
Reimer | Braunstein LLP
WilmerHale
Wyman Street Advisors

Silver Sponsors

Action for Boston Community Development
Aramark
Boston Bruins and Jacobs Family
Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
The Briar Group
Peter Bassett
Cohasset Capital
Dwyer Foundation
Suffolk Cares

Bronze Sponsors

Eastern Bank
District Attorney Rachael Rollins
Gilbane Building Company
Independent Electric Supply
Rockland Trust - Blue Hills Charitable Foundation
Suffolk Country District Attorney's Association

COMMUNITY Policing

The Boston Police Department has the
#1 Community Policing program in the country!
The BPD travels the country and the world sharing best practices.

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 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. A few examples of signature PAL programs include: