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Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras?
What do you think about Worcester Police wearing body cameras? The city wants to know. At a Public Safety City Council Subcommittee meeting Monday, Aug. 17, Police Chief Steven Sargent said he wants to hear from the public about the controversial cameras before a final decision is made. Sargent is in favor of the cameras. Worcester Police did a six-month police body camera pilot program last year. The city is now considering whether to make the cameras a permanent piece of police equipment. Proponents of police body cameras say the recording devices provide more security for officers a…
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Worcester Violence Spikes This Summer - Shootings Up 31 Percent
Worcester has experienced an explosion of violence this summer; crime is up by more than 30 percent compared to the last three years. Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent said the sharp rise in crime is alarming, but the Worcester Police can handle it. So far this year, there have been 17 non-fatal shootings incidents involving 18 victims, police said - a 31 percent increase when compared to the last three years. In a typical year, Worcester Police would respond to 13 non-fatal shootings and 14 victims. “I want to assure the Worcester community that the police department s committed t…
