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Council and speakers press city manager on DOJ report response and policing reforms
Summary
Public commenters and councilors raised concerns about the city's response to a Department of Justice report and called for stronger civilian oversight and community trust measures for the Worcester Police Department.
Public commenters and multiple councilors used the city manager evaluation session to press for clearer action following a Department of Justice report and to urge steps to rebuild trust between residents and the Worcester Police Department.
At public comment, resident Fred Nathan said the federal report remains “hanging over the city” and urged the administration to let the report’s public discussion proceed. David Webb, an online commenter, said officials have not delivered accountability and urged managers not to mislead the public: “I think a manager…
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