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Two people have been injured in a shooting in New Bedford's West End last night, just over a day after another city shooting injured one.

The New Bedford Police Union says it has been 'cautioned' by the police administration about posting information on 'major incidents' on its Facebook page.

New Bedford police are investigating two separate incidents in the city's North End over the weekend: a shots fired incident, and a gas station robbery.

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira said police work is a 'noble profession' and that the department needs 'to let people know just how rewarding it can be.'

Former New Bedford police officer and former police union treasurer Joshua Fernandes was sentenced to prison today for stealing nearly $50,000 in union funds.

New Bedford Police Union President Chris Cotter took exception to the Mitchell Administration's response to 'sub-par' conditions at the city's police academy.

New Bedford Police Union President Chris Cotter said conditions are "sub-par" at the training academy and "most people wouldn't allow their pets to walk" there.

New Bedford Police Union President Chris Cotter said the union is concerned about the recent uptick in violence in the city, with three shootings this weekend.

The downtown New Bedford Police station is inching closer to closing and may close by the end of this month.

New Bedford Police Union President and School Committee member Christopher Cotter has asked union members not to volunteer at the request of the city or the schools until the union's contract is settled.