In his nearly two-plus years on the job Police Chief Roderick Porter has assimilated new officers with the community via walking patrols. He notes as
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Watch: Swearing In Of New Police Recruits – ‘Lift Each Other Up, Stay Current’
Declaring community engagement is the best way to solve and reduce crime, Police Chief Roderick Porter on Monday joined Mayor Joe Ganim, see video
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Internal Affairs Investigating Contents Of Video Showing Officer Forcing Man To Ground
From Brianna Gurciullo, CT Post The Bridgeport Police Department’s internal affairs division is investigating an incident captured on video and widely shared on social
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Calling All Cars: PD Traffic Division Conducting Click It Or Tick It, DUI Enforcement
From PD Facebook page: The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division will be conducting Click It or Ticket Enforcement on 5/27/25, 5/29/25, 5/30/25, and 6/1/25. The
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‘Psychological Harm’ – Senator Gaston: Restrict Handcuffs On Children Under 14 Years Of Age
State Senator Herron Gaston spoke from experience on Tuesday during a session of the State Senate about the psychological harm to children in handcuffs. Watch his
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Crime Is Down – The Debate Over Sufficient Police Staffing
As they juggle the final week of budget deliberations, the City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee is hearing from some segments of the community to
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Police Arrest Suspect In Smash-And-Grab Burglary At Jimmy’s Footwear & Clothing Downtown
From PD Facebook page: On 4/30/2025 at approximately 1:00 am, while on patrol, Bridgeport police officers called out a vandalism complaint at 1000 Main Street.
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Joe Grits: Where Was Everybody At? No Shows For Community Meeting With Mayor, Police Chief
Musician and content creator Joe Grits is egalitarian in his approach to community criticism. He’s become the face of punditry following the police-involved shooting death
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