This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts
Decades-old Badge Gifted Back to Norwood Police Department-August 1, 2016
Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
Off-Duty Officer Shore Saves Life-July 24, 2015
Off-duty Norwood Police Officer Greg Shore used his CPR training and a wall-mounted AED to revive a hockey player who suffered a heart attack at a Quincy rink.
1949 Police Photo Of Rescued Dog Prompts Reunion-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-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-January 27, 2013
William Brooks New Norwood Police Chief-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-February 1, 2012
Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Despite previous failures, new vote likely in Norwood Dean Raymond, identification specialist with the Norwood Police Department, looked over ruins of the station’s roil call room on June 14. About … Continue reading Flood Revives Push For New Police Station-August 9, 1998
Officers to Begin Patrols on Bicycles in Norwood-June 3, 1993
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.
Three Generations of the Murphy Family Have Served and Protected-September 27, 1992
Examining an 80-year law enforcement legacy as three generations of the Murphy family—led by the late Chief Jim Murphy—continue their dedicated service on the Norwood Police Department.
Police force reaches out to town-May 17, 1992
Community Policing Arrives in Norwood as Officers Take to the Streets, Shops, and Schools Norwood police officers Peter Borroni and Sgt. Kevin McDonough talk over some ideas for improving security … Continue reading Police force reaches out to town-May 17, 1992