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Norwood officials hear public-safety reports as regional dispatch cites $9.7M in upgrades
Summary
Police and fire leaders briefed the Board of Selectmen on rising call volumes and training; the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communication Center told the board it has invested $9.7 million in radio and dispatch infrastructure and now serves 14 communities.
At the Jan. 13 Board of Selectmen meeting, public-safety officials provided end-of-year activity summaries and updates on equipment and staffing.
Police leadership reported roughly 5,200 calls for service through December, 562 citations issued, 468 parking tickets, 107 motor-vehicle accidents and 38 arrests, and described continued use of discretion for traffic enforcement and expanded in-house training (1,572 hours reported). The department also confirmed three lateral hires and said one officer recently completed field training…
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