Retired Canton police chief who led department through Karen Read case has died

"To the residents and the people whom I met during their darkest hours, I hope and pray that I was able to erase some of your pain, or at least make it a little more bearable," Berkowitz said.

"When we've had difficult cases, it's a first-rate department and we've enjoyed a lot of support from the chief," Morrissey said of the Canton police.

Berkowitz's retirement was, in some ways, overshadowed by the department's connection to the controversial Karen Read case.

Berkowitz retired in 2022 after a 17-year tenure as chief, during which he navigated challenges like COVID-19 and statewide police reforms.

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