Michael Salemme, president of the police union local, shares in this commentary his grievances against Police Chief Roderick Porter. Chief Porter counters with a response.
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Category: Law Enforcement
Barr The Car Door! DTC Member Tony Barr, Pinched For Assaulting Firefighter, Threatens Lawsuit Against City
Tony Barr is no stranger to run-ins with the law. This time the Democratic Town Committee member is accused of slugging a city firefighter that
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Watch: Tips To Avoid Vehicle Break-Ins
Following a number of vehicle break-ins, the Police Department issued this public service announcement: The Bridgeport Police Department has issued a public service announcement following
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In New Recruitment Tool, Police Department Swears In Latest Lateral Hire
The city has lost dozens of police officers throughout the years, recruited away by regional departments, a trend that is shifting because Police Chief Roderick
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Attorney General Tong: Term ‘Sanctuary’ Divisive In The Cause To Aid Immigrant Community
At a public forum Tuesday night at the University of Bridgeport to share information in advance of Donald Trump’s inauguration, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong
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Chief Porter: Crime Trending Downward, Shares Community Support Insight
In his latest Facebook live report, Police Chief Roderick Porter shares downward crime statistics and working with the community to keep it that way.
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With Trump Back In Power, Check Out Immigration Community Conversation At UB Student Center
As Donald Trump prepares for the oath of office in two weeks, a panel discussion will take place Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the University of
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Homicides Down In Bridgeport – A Historical Perspective
Violent crime is generally down in Connecticut cities. Bridgeport, the state’s most populous community at roughly 150,000, posted 12 homicides in 2024, Hartford 22 and
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