This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1957-Police Radar Set Makes Debut Here

Norwood Police tested speed radar equipment for the first time on this day in Norwood history, August 1, 1957.

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1955-Police Revolver Team To Compete In Annual Meet

This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed Saturday at … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action

This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947-James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer

Future Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy was approved as a permanent Police Officer on this day in Norwood history, April 25, 1947. The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night approved … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-April 25, 1947-James M. Murphy Approved As Permanent Police Officer

This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962-FBI Training for Norwood Police Department

F.B.I. SCHOLARS — These members of the Norwood Police Department were among the local police who attended the two-day F.B.I. School for police held at the Walpole High School last … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 1, 1962-FBI Training for Norwood Police Department

This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive

(Photo courtesy Liet. Brian Murphy) John J. Murphy, 185 Roosevelt avenue, Norwood, was the guest of honor at a dinner attended by more than 100 persons on January 23 at … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 30, 1964-John J. Muprhy Bird Honored At Dinner For 25 Years As Bird Executive

This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face

A “rumble” that police said was started by an argument between a group of Stoughton youths and several youths from Norwood at a dance held in Stoughton last Friday erupted … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964-“Rumble” Erupts Here; One Youth Cut On Face

This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973-Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54

J. M. Murphy, police chief of Norwood (photo credit: Lieutenant Brian P. Murphy) Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy, 54, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital, where he was admitted Thanksgiving … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-November 23, 1973-Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Dies At 54

This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912-Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order.

FOUR OF ONE FAMILY POLICEMEN. GLOBE—OCTOBER 6. 1912. Left to Right—Sergt John J. Murphy, Metropolitan Police; Patrolman Cornelius C. Murphy, Norwood; Patrolman Timothy C. Murphy, Boston; Special Officer James E. … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-October 5, 1912-Murphys of Norwood Have Done Their Share In the Interest of Law and Order.

This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action

Lance Corporal Richard Murphy (Photo Courtesy of Brian Murphy) NORWOOD — Police Chief James M. Murphy was notified Wednesday that his son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 20, was killed … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-June 20, 1968-Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action