Jones spoke about the launch of Bigs In Blue in Massachusetts. (Photo by Mario David Zepeda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay works directly with Boston Police Department to recruit officers. \u201cThe more officers we can get engaged in these mentoring matches would be awesome, but I think long term we really hope that this just has a really positive impact on the communities,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n
They will also work with community partners such as the Boys and Girls Club and infinity groups such as Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers to help further engage youth and officers.<\/p>\n
\u201cBigs In Blue is a great initiative for the kids in the neighborhood to get on the right track,\u201d said Denise DePina Reed, vice president of the minority officers association.<\/p>\n
According to Jones, police officer volunteers\u00a0are expected to make a year-long commitment to Bigs In Blue Massachusetts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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