Joseph Cordeiro

The New Bedford Police Department is touting the latest FBI crime statistics, which show that crime is down 38 percent overall in New Bedford from 2011-19.

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro's speech is a fantasy tale about his wonderful relationship with the media, the city council, and the rank and file.

New Bedford Police Union President Hank Turgeon has called a video by Chief Joseph Cordeiro regarding transparency nothing more than a 'political ad.'

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro addressed incidents such as the shooting of a police officer's home and the shooting of a vehicle in broad daylight.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has provided shade again for the secretive Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, after video of a shooting has surfaced.

The policies of the New Bedford Police Department regarding information released to the public are again in the spotlight after video surfaced of a shooting.

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro must formulate a plan to drive the scourge out of the pocket parks and make them safe once more for families.

New Bedford city councilors expressed anger during last week's meeting over Chief Joseph Cordeiro's decision to keep the Brickenwood shooting from the public.

The New Bedford City Council is asking Mayor Jon Mitchell not to decommission Engine 8 or close the downtown police station this fiscal year.

It didn't take long for the detente with the New Bedford Police brass to wither and for things to return to normal.