Teens and Police See Eye to Eye at Basketball Tournament
Police officers and teenagers from around Greater Boston came to Somerville to play basketball and showcase the friendly relationships they've developed.
Somerville police cheered on young athletes during a Saturday basketball tournament at Trum Field aimed at forging a friendly relationships between officers and teenagers. The fourth annual Metro Mayors Basketball Tournament drew teens from Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Quincy, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop. Members of Somerville’s Teen Empowerment center competed against the other Greater Boston youth organizations. Teen Empowerment encourages teenagers to band together with police to reduce crime and violence. Director Marlon Ramdehal said the center arranges visits from police to allow teenagers to meet them, ask about their work and kindheartedly quiz them about the law. During visits, officers and teens have pledged…
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