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Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts-August 24, 2018

This Day In Norwood History-August 24, 2018-Car Crashes Into Dunkin Donuts

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Computer Solves Route 1 Mobil Station Heist-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-June 15, 1987

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Police Chief James F. Curran To Officially Retire Next Week-June 24, 1983

Incoming Chief Arthur V. Deutesh, a New York Police Captain, delays his arrival until August pending final transition talks with selectmen.

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Police Internal Investigation Nears Conclusion in Alleged Station Bicycle Theft Case-July 29, 1981

Town Manager John J. Carroll announced that an internal police investigation into an alleged bicycle theft at the Norwood police station will conclude shortly.