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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Category: Law Enforcement
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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Right Place, Right Time, Cop Helps Deliver Baby
From News 12 Bridgeport city officials say a mother and father are grateful for the quick thinking of a police detective who delivered their baby.
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Officials Urge Public To Cooperate With Police Following Days Of Violence
News release from Mayor’s Office: This morning Mayor Ganim called a meeting with members of his administration, City Council, and Police leadership via Zoom to
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City Awarded $433K Federal Grant For Port Security, Rescue Equipment
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Federal delegation members, EOC Director Scott Appleby, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, and Police Department members joined to
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Police Training And Reforms On City Council Agenda
The City Council meeting Monday night at 7 will be conducted by teleconference. The public may listen by calling the following conference line and then entering
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