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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Selectmen Notes: Chief Brooks Report, Retired Crossing Guard Honored

Briefs from the Norwood Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Anti-Crime Success, School Safety in Chief Brook's Report Chief William Brooks started his report to the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night that the good news that Officer David Eysie has been promoted to Detective. Brooks complimented Eysie's recent work and said the promotion was "very well received by the rest of the squad." The Chief highlighted several police actions over the past month, including two armed robberies, several drug arrests and a breaking and entering thwarted by the Norwood Police Anti-Crime Unit. Brooks said that particular unit is a plainclothes patrol and surveillance assignment, with officers in casual dress and non-descript vehicles. "If you think you've seen them out there you're probably wrong," he said. Brooks …

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Selectmen Notes: PD Chief Discusses Recent Break-Ins, Board Talks Marijuana Dispensary Zoning

Briefs from the Board of Selectmen meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Chief Brooks Talks Recent Police Action, Preventing Break-Ins Chief William G. Brooks III of the Norwood Police Department gave his monthly report to the Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night's meeting, including recent police actions, trainings and tips for holiday safety. Brooks noted specifically a drug raid on Neponset St. and an investigation into underage tattooing by police in the past month.  The Chief also discussed some recent break-ins around town, and how to keep it from happening. He said that often, people looking to break in to a residence will ring the doorbell with a false story to see if anyone is home. Brooks said that even if you don't recognize the person outside, answer through the door so that they are aware someone is…

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