A political turnaround and a tie-breaking vote officially put Norwood Police on wheels. Despite sharp skepticism from some town leaders who joked about "bicycles built for two," Chief George DiBlasi's innovative mountain bike patrol was approved to bring a fresh, accessible approach to community policing in local commercial hubs and housing complexes.
Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts-This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018
This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts
1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014
This Day in Norwood History-July 20, 2014-1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog prompts Reunion
Grenade Found in Norwood Church Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 2013
MK 2 "Pineapple" Grenade The Norwood Police, in collaboration with the Norwood Fire Department, responded to a report of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at Living Waters Church on Walpole Street … Continue reading Grenade Found in Norwood Church Parking Lot-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 2013
William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
William Brooks III, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience from the Norwood, Westwood, and Wellesley police departments, has been announced as the new Chief of the Norwood Police … Continue reading William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-This Day In Norwood History-February 1, 2012
Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1987
A Roslindale Man Is Tied To A Norwood Robbery A $4.6 million State Police computer is revolutionizing law enforcement in communities throughout Massachusetts, matching latent fingerprints to known felons 83,000 … Continue reading Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-This Day In Norwood History-June 15, 1987
Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1979
It was a short story, one that may have been passed over by most readers — a story in the Evening Globe of March 16, 1978, about the kidnapping of … Continue reading Secrets Behind Gas Station Kidnapping-This Day In Norwood History-March 16, 1979
Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested-This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974
This Day in Norwood History- September 7, 1974-Hostage Taken in Robbery, Officer Shot, 2 Arrested
Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972
Twenty‑two Massachusetts police officers received formal recognition last night after completing a one‑semester, college‑level prosecutor training program at Dean Junior College in Franklin. The certificates were presented during a brief … Continue reading Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1972
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game-This Day In Norwood History-September 1, 1965
Norwood Police & Fire Department Jimmy Fund Baseball Game, September 1, 1965