Crime & Safety
How Many Guns Were Turned in During the Brockton Buy Back?
On Saturday, the Brockton Police Department held a gun buyback event.

BROCKTON, MA - For the first time in years Brockton held a buyback gun program.
On Saturday, the Brockton Police Department collected 16 guns, including 10 handguns according to Mayor Bill Carpenter.
Those who turned in a gun received a $250 gift card to Shaw's according to WFXT. The guns were accepted with no questions asked.
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