Officer Suspended for Failing to Help Victim | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A New Bedford police officer faces disciplinary action after failing to render medical aid during a deadly car crash in snowy conditions, leading to the victim’s death and her three-day suspension. Body cam footage shows her standing by for nearly three minutes without helping, despite annual CPR training being mandatory. The officer admitted she was mentally distraught at the time, but department policy and public trust were violated. While the city withheld all footage citing privacy and investigation concerns, a state supervisor ruled that redactions—not full suppression—should be used…