Decades after his service concluded, the family of former Norwood patrolman Dick Murphy returned his vintage "triple-one" badge to the Norwood Police Department.
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.
National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991
Unsolved Mysteries Sparks Nationwide Response Telephones at the Norwood Police Department rang off the hook as viewers from across the country phoned in investigative leads regarding a notorious con artist … Continue reading National TV Broadcast Generates Flood of Tips on Norwood Con Artist-October 17, 1991
Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
A Surge in Demand Strains Police Resources While surrounding municipalities continue to provide the service at no charge, the Norwood Police Department has instituted a new fee for public fingerprinting … Continue reading Higher Demand Puts Price on Fingerprinting in Norwood-October 17, 1989
Nelson E. “Sonny” Barner Named Head of MDC Police-June 14, 1985
Former Norwood Milkman Appointed Superintendent of Metropolitan Law Enforcement Agency Nelson E. "Sonny" Barner, a former milkman who worked his way up through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police, has … Continue reading Nelson E. “Sonny” Barner Named Head of MDC Police-June 14, 1985
Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh Honored for His Dedication to Norwood-August 30, 1979
Norwood prepares to honor Detective Sergeant Arthur Groh with a testimonial dinner on September 16th at the Boylston Schul Verner Club in Walpole.
Norwood Emergency Team Services (NETS) Formed to Assist Police with Traffic Control and Patrols-August 8, 1977
Led by Patrolman Paul A. Bishop, the volunteer Norwood Emergency Team Services (NETS) organization utilizes CB radios to assist local police with traffic control during major accidents, fires, and weekend patrols.
Norwood Police Quell Large House Party Disturbance on Natatan Street-August 20, 1976
A massive house party on Natatan Street drawing 250 youths erupted into a rowdy disturbance, prompting Norwood police officers Thomas Michienzi and Paul Bishop to call for backup.
Norwood Public Drinking Bylaw Pushes Problem to Outskirts of Town, Says Police Chief James F. Curran-July 30, 1976
Police Chief James F. Curran reported that Norwood's four-month-old public drinking bylaw successfully cleared the town square but pushed drinking to the outskirts.
State Trooper Robert J. McDougall Killed in Truck Crash-August 7, 1971
Norwood State Trooper Killed in Route 20 Crash