The Board of Selectmen unanimously denies a permit for a proposed Central Street youth club following a negative report and delinquency concerns raised by Police Chief James M. Murphy.
More Than 100 State Troopers and Dignitaries Pay Final Tribute to Trooper Robert J. MacDougall in Norwood-August 11, 1971
More than 100 state troopers, Lieutenant Governor Donald R. Dwight, and law enforcement delegations from across New England gathered at St. Catherine of Siena Church for the funeral of 25-year-old Trooper Robert J. MacDougall.
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.
Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
On the night of May 22, 1969, while most Norwood residents settled into their evening routines, Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy found himself in the middle of a fast‑moving, … Continue reading Norwood Chief Makes Arrest On Night Off-May 22, 1969
Chief Murphy Graduates from FBI Academy-November 5, 1968
NORWOOD POLICE CHIEF James M. Murphy graduated from the 82nd Session of the FBI National Academy at exercises in Washington, D.C. He is shown receiving his diploma from Erwin N. … Continue reading Chief Murphy Graduates from FBI Academy-November 5, 1968
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.
A Town Shrouded in Grief for a Fallen Son-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1968
A devastating sacrifice hits home as Norwood unites to receive the body of Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Murphy, son of the town's Police Chief.
Norwood Police Chief’s Son, Lance Cpl Richard B. Murphy, 19, Killed in Action-June 15, 1968
The son of Norwood's Police Chief becomes the sixth local serviceman to lose his life in the Vietnam War.
Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin-August 18, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 18, 1965-Police Probing New Attempt On Life Of ‘Punchy’ McLaughlin
Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Proposes New Safety Initiatives-July 9, 1965
Discover the 1965 tactical initiatives of the Norwood Police Department, including the creation of a 15-man riot squad and proposals for walkie-talkies and police dogs to enhance town safety.