A prominent firm has inked a contract to audit the Canton Police Department, an agency beset by its proximity in two high-profile Massachusetts criminal cases: the murder investigation into Karen Read and the alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-05 14:52:21">November 5, 2024 at 2:52 PM EST</time>

A prominent firm has inked a contract to audit the Canton Police Department, an agency beset by its proximity in two high-profile Massachusetts criminal cases: the murder investigation into Karen R…{ai:summary}<p>A prominent firm has secured a contract to audit the Canton Police Department, which is under scrutiny due to its involvement in two high-profile criminal cases: the murder investigation of Karen Read and the alleged murder of Sandra Birchmore. </p><p>The audit aims to address concerns regarding the department's handling of these cases. #crime</p>

Canton hires national firm to audit police department following Karen Read, Sandra Birchmore cases

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