Canton and Medfield officers return to their hometown to fill immediate vacancies on the Norwood police force.
State Attorney General Asked to Intervene in Norwood Police Appointment Dispute-July 11, 1975
Dispute Over Norwood Police Appointments On July 11, 1975, a long-standing impasse regarding police staffing reached a critical point as the state Civil Service Commission announced it would request the … Continue reading State Attorney General Asked to Intervene in Norwood Police Appointment Dispute-July 11, 1975
Norwood Selectmen Break Policy to Address Police Hiring Crisis-July 9, 1975
Discover the 1975 municipal crisis that led Norwood to reevaluate its restrictive police hiring policies and the ongoing efforts to improve public safety on the "automobile row" of Route 1.
Eleven Norwood Policemen Honored for Capture of Needham National Bank Robbers-September 18, 1974
Eleven Norwood police officers receive town commendations and heroism medals for capturing two armed suspects following a shootout during the Sept. 6 Needham National Bank robbery.
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
Selectmen Initiate Monthly Security Briefings with Police Chief James M. Murphy Amid Local Vandalism-August 22, 1973
Norwood Selectmen and Police Chief James M. Murphy have instituted monthly security meetings to address rising vandalism and youth crime, beginning with an executive session regarding public safety.
Area Police Complete Prosecutor Training-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-May 24, 1972
Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
(305 Providence Highway today - Google Earth) On the sweltering summer evening of July 27, 1970, Sgt. Nicholas J. Connolly of the Norwood Police Department was alerted to a potential … Continue reading Police Investigate Twin Burglaries-July 27, 1970
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Considered for State Commissioner of Public Safety-August 7, 1969
Following an introduction by Rep. Alan P. Danovitch, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy met with Governor Francis W. Sargent as one of 15 candidates under consideration to succeed retiring Public Safety Commissioner Leo L. Laughlin.
Lt. James F. Lydon Takes Command as Norwood Acting Police Chief-August 8, 1968
Lieutenant James F. Lydon assumed the role of acting police chief in Norwood while Chief James M. Murphy attended the FBI Academy in Washington, D.C.