Published October 27, 2010

Boston Police busted 10 alleged crack cocaine dealers in and around O’Day Playground in the South End last night, the culmination of a three-month sweep of “dangerous individuals” in the community.

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BPD calls them “impact players,” the most violent alleged gang members.

“Let this serve as a message,” said Police Commissioner Ed Davis in a statement. “We will continue our ceaseless efforts to hold violent perpetrators accountable.”

BPD needs the PR. Seven people were shot last Saturday alone; three of those victims have died. That includes a shooting in which a man allegedly entered a Roxbury convenience store and opened fire with an AK-47. Commissioner Davis vowed the killers “are going to pay the price.” Two more shootings occurred Sunday.

Boston’s body count for 2010 is rapidly approaching 60, less than three weeks after reaching 50.

Meanwhile, the Globe reports two unflattering stories today: The department is reviewing a YouTube video (explicit language) that shows officers punching and kicking a young man while trying to arrest him at Roxbury Community College. And a 26-year-old officer from Dorchester is under investigation for charges of domestic abuse.