WORCESTER, Mass. — In the wake of last week’s scathing federal report that slammed the Worcester Police Department for “outrageous government conduct”, the city announced Monday that it is establishing a new hotline for citizens to report acts of misconduct.
People can call the public at 774-548-1696 to submit a report of discrimination, bias, harassment or excessive force or submit reports via an online intake form available on the City of Worcester website at https://forms.worcesterma.gov/f/InvestigationsIntake.
The hotline was operational as of Monday and will be reviewed by Worcester’s Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The form can be found on the municipality’s homepage as well as the departmental pages for the EODEI, City Manager’s Office, Worcester 311, Mayor’s Office, City Council Office, and Human Resources. Residents can also visit the EODEI at 51 Sever St. should they prefer to submit a report in person. Residents are asked to please leave a voicemail if their call is not answered. Investigators will return …