Worcester Police ‘Overdue For Civilian Oversight,’ Research Bureau Says

Full and original article posted on the Patch.

WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Police Department is overdue for civilian oversight, according to a report from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau.

The 27-page report, released on Tuesday, argues that a civilian oversight entity will strengthen accountability and rebuild public trust. WRBB is a nonprofit that serves the public interest by conducting independent, non-partisan research into public policy issues.