Crime & Safety
Worcester Police Officers Were Allowed To Engage In Sex With Suspected Prostitutes, Report Finds
The 41-page report also found that the police department used excessive force, including the unjustified use of tasers and police dogs.
December 10, 2024 / 6:07 AM EST
WORCESTER – The police department in Worcester, Massachusetts, allowed officers to engage in sexual contact with women suspected of being involved in the commercial sex trade, according to a report the U.S. Justice Department released Monday following a two year investigation.
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Worcester police deny the allegations, calling the investigation biased.
The 41-page report also found that the police department used excessive force, including the unjustified use of tasers and police dogs and strikes to the head.
Find out what's happening in Worcesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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