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Immigrant officer sparks firestorm: some New Bedford councilors demand citizenship, Mayor fights for diversity

There is currently a heated debate in New Bedford over whether police officers should be required to be U.S. citizens. The controversy was sparked by the recent hiring of Patrolman Edwin Yat Toj, a 25-year-old legal permanent resident (green card holder) who is the city's first officer of Mayan
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New Bedford Guide broke the news in on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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