Cherry Picking Politics in the Face of Tragedy
A strange type of politics emerged during a Worcester City Council meeting on Aug. 18, the same day a WPD officer was found dead.
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Police Seek Woman in Connection with Death of WPD Officer
The Worcester Police Department continues to seek the location of Karen Solomon, 58, of Worcester, in connection with the death of her husband, Worcester Police officer Kurt Solomon, 57.
Suppression of WRRB CRB Report Stopped by 1 Vote
An emergency board meeting at the WRRB saw an effort to suppress the release of its Civilian Review Board Report fail by just 1 vote in Oct. 2025.
10 Failures of Neutrality in Worcester’s CRB Report
The City of Worcester released a report in July that did not recommend a municipal civilian review board. The report has significant flaws.
Word Games vs. Reality as Police Reform Dies in Worcester
As the war against police reform in Worcester nears the finish line, City Council Vice Chair King and City Manager Eric Batista trade criticism.
Governor Appoints First Massachusetts Heat Resilience Officer
Governor Healey announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as the first Massachusetts Heat Resistance Officer at Clark University in Worcester.
New WPD Internal Investigation Policy Fails Basic Scrutiny
The newest WPD internal investigation policy fails to state a legal standard of proof, creating a gaping policy hole exploited in the past to avoid holding officers accountable.
Senate Quietly Launches Another Push for Juvenile Justice Reforms
Just like case two years ago, lawmakers sitting will need to debate whether a package should also embrace a major criminal justice reform.
DOJ Declines Comment on WPD Investigation
Unlike its past practices, the U.S. DOJ declined to comment on the investigation of the Worcester Police Department on Monday, Aug. 10.
Worcester Says DOJ Closed WPD Investigation
The City of Worcester says the Department of Justice informed it that the investigation into the Worcester Police Department is now closed.
Governor Signs Law Creating Additional Restrictions on ICE
Governor Maura Healey signed the PROECT Act into Massachusetts law which places additional restrictions on ICE activity in the state.