Milford Police, Local Church To Host 'Faith & Blue' Event

MILFORD, MA — Milford police will co-host a local event this weekend that's part of a national initiative to emphasize the connection between police and members of local churches.

Saturday's "Faith & Blue" event at Plains Park will feature a screening of the movie "Courageous," a 2011 Christian-focused drama about police officers in Georgia. The movie is being rereleased in October with new footage to mark its 10th anniversary.

The Milford event is being organized by officers Joseph Francesconi and Patrick Crosson, Deputy Chief John Sanchioni, and Bethany Community Church. The federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNET) board and the Milford Police Association are funding the event, according to Milford Chief James Falvey.

The group Faith & Blue describes events planned across the U.S. this weekend as a way to reinforce "connections between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve through the reach of houses of worship."

The event begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Plains Park pavilion, 90 Cedar St.