One hundred newly sworn-in Boston Police officers began their assignments in districts across the city last Monday (Sept. 8) including at Area C-11 and Area B-3, the two largest districts covering Dorchester and Mattapan. Police commanders say the reinforcements are a welcome addition to a street force that has been slimmed down by retirements and promotions in recent months.
The bulking up coincides with Mayor Wu’s promise that a majority of the new officers would be assigned to address the many issues at Mass. and Cass.
The new officers graduated from the academy on Aug. 22, with women making up almost 30 percent of the class…