Citizen mistook officer for armed person in Norwood, Norwood MA
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, a citizen in Norwood reported seeing a person with a rifle and tactical helmet near Jefferson Drive. Officers discovered the person was a fellow officer conducting a follow-up canvass and confirmed there was no threat after speaking with the homeowner.
Audio|Heard on: Norwood Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Norwood 667.
00:02
Six six seven, she's still in the area of Jefferson Drive.
00:06
Are you? Do you happen to have a helmet on or carrying a helmet?
00:13
It's my winter hat, but yeah, I'm wearing a hat.
00:18
Roger. Citizen just called 9-1-1 from near Jefferson Drive reporting a person carrying a rifle and tactical helmet walking in the area.
00:31
Roger, I assume that's going to be me.
00:33
I was just near Jefferson Drive.
00:35
Give me my hat and my flashlight.
00:40
Roger, do you mind speaking with the homeowner of that residence? Near Jefferson Drive.
00:44
They're just a big concern.
00:48
Received.
00:57
Norwood 667 to North Patrol.
01:04
North Patrol.
01:08
Spoke with that homeowner, explained the situation.
01:12
Situation.
01:14
She said she understands and she'll check her cameras.
01:18
I'll be clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Jefferson Dr, Norwood, MA 02062
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