New Bedford Police Union President Hank Turgeon issued a response from the union to the department's announcement that Station 3 is eliminating desk officers.
Although staffing changes are taking place this week at the New Bedford Police Department's Station 3, the North End station is not closing permanently.
New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro announced that Lt. Amos Melo will be promoted to captain and will become commander of Station 3 in the North End District, effective Oct. 15.