Just days after Captain Mark Straubel was placed on administrative leave in the summer of 2018 for racist texts against the department’s highest-ranking African American
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Ganim: I Did Not Influence Police Chief Selection Process
Mayor Joe Ganim denied in an interview with the Associated Press he influenced the selection of candidates for police chief. “I never had any contact
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Watch: Garcia Receives Oath As City’s New Acting Chief, First Female Top Cop
Rebeca Garcia on Thursday was elevated acting police chief by Mayor Joe Ganim, the city’s first female top cop in history. 3+
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Now What? Perez Out, Garcia In As Acting Chief, Personnel Director Dunn Resigns
Mayor Ganim addresses administration, staff, and #BPT police prior to the swearing-in of Acting Chief of Police Rebeca Garcia. #Bridgeport #BPTUpdates Posted by Joe Ganim
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Chief Perez, City Personnel Director Charged With Rigging Police Chief Exam–Perez Resigns, Rebeca Garcia In Charge
Police Chief Armando Perez and long-time Personnel Director David Dunn were charged on Thursday by federal officials with rigging the 2018 police chief search and
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Processing Absentee Ballots During A Health Emergency A Laborious Task
When Connecticut’s largest city boasts more than 70,000 registered voters it will put a strain on election officials trying to accommodate absentee ballot requests during
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Ganim, Chief Thode Welcome New Fire Recruits
Mayor Joe Ganim and Fire Chief Richard Thode on Wednesday attended the swearing in of new fire recruits at Harding High School. See video. Recruit
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Caruso To Park Board: Community Discussions Continue On Future Of Columbus Statue
Former State Rep. Chris Caruso on Tuesday informed the Board of Park Commissioners that he’s continuing community conversations to decide the future of the Christopher
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