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In providing the citizens of the City of Worcester a safer community, the dedication and commitment of the men and women of the Worcester Police Department is unmatched. It is our mission to promote the highest level of public safety and quality of life, through exceptional police services to city residents, businesses and visitors. Aiding in this effort, the WPD is enhancing its use of social media and integrating Web 2.0 tools in order to connect and communicate directly with the public. By reaching out in these new ways, the department can interact with a large and diverse audience. View WPD's Social Media!

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Police Investigate Armed Robbery at a Boutique - On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at approximately 5:30 PM Worcester police were dispatched to the Guria Brazil Boutique located at 458 Park Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with an employee who told them that a male entered the business demanding cash. Full story...

Teen Caught Stealing Money from Inside a Vehicle - On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at approximately 11:00 PM Worcester police received a call reporting that a male was seen breaking into a motor vehicle on Dana Avenue. Upon arrival, police met with the owner of the vehicle who told them that the suspect was seen rummaging around inside of the vehicle. Full story...

Man Arrested for Breaking into Building - On January 28, 2014 at approximately 4:00 AM Worcester police were called to a business located on the 700 block of Main Street for a report of a commercial alarm. Upon arrival, officers searched the area and found a male hiding under the staircase. Full story...

Man Arrested for Breaking into Motor Vehicles in Parking Garage - On Monday, January, 26, 2015 at approximately 2:25 AM Worcester police were dispatched to a parking garage located at 24 Portland Street for a report of larceny from a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, a security guard was standing with a male suspect who was identified as 36-year-old Hector Gonzalez of Worcester. Full story...

Worcester Man Arrested for Breaking into Motor Vehicle - On Wednesday, January 21, 2015 two Worcester Police officers working out of the Operations Division were assigned to the Tactical Response Car. Full story...

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Chief Gary Gemme Takes Ice Bucket Challenge

	Chief Gary Gemme Takes Ice Bucket Challenge Police Chief Gary Gemme takes the Ice Bucket Challenge...check it out. #ALS #IceBucketChallenge #StrikeOutALS http://www.alsa.org/	From: Worcester PD Views: 903 8 ratings
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Gang Camp 2014-Field Day

	Gang Camp 2014-Field Day This year, three hundred local youngsters took part in the WPD G.A.N.G summer program. The program is designed to focus on gang prevention and intervention. ...	From: Worcester PD Views: 692 0 ratings
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