News release from CT U.S. Attorney: As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury
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Category: Law Enforcement
Captains File Injunction Request To Reverse Transfers
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: Three city police captains who are legally challenging the qualifications of Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia are asking a judge to block
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As Promised, Chief Garcia Shuffles Police Assignments, Councilman Newton Wants Answers
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia on Wednesday announced a shakeup in the ranks that includes senior officials challenging her ascension to assistant chief prior to
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Feds Warn Of Armed Protests At All 50 State Capitols
“As of 9 January, reports indicate there are armed protests planned at all 50 state capitols from 16 January through at least 20 January, and
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Chief Garcia Plagued By Police Staffing Shortage
It’s the Achilles’ heel of law enforcement, staffing shortages sidelining foot patrols and community policing. Just when the city brings on a new class of
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Former State Senator Ed Gomes In Critical Condition Following Auto Accident
Former State Senator Ed Gomes, 84, is in critical condition following a violent two-car auto crash on Boston Avenue Sunday night. Gomes, according to police,
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Paging The City Council–What The City Charter Regulates About Police Chief Selection
Three months ago Mayor Joe Ganim appointed Rebeca Garcia as the first female to lead the Police Department after AJ Perez resigned following his federal
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Activists Demand Defunding Of Police At Protest Outside City Council President’s Home
Defunding police. What does that actually mean? Replace cops with social workers? It’s a mantra often shouted by so-called police reformers with little specificity to
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