News release from Mayor Joe Ganim: On Saturday, June 13th an organized protest at McLevy Green began at 2pm. First, the group of demonstrators participated in the
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Category: Law Enforcement
Demanding Change, Protesters Camp Out In Front Of Police Headquarters
Protesters, demanding to meet with the City Council about reforms in the Police Department, camped out in front of headquarters over the weekend. From Justice
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City Council To Take Up Police Ban On Choke And Knee Holds
The City Council will conduct a virtual meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. See full agenda here. Agenda addendum here. 0
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Community Group’s Prodding Leads To Police Department Posting Policies And Procedures Online
News release from Bridgeport Generation Now: For the first time, an initial set of 20 policies and procedures of the Bridgeport Police Department will be
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Rivera: A Middle Schooler Could Have Written Ramsey Police Report
Former Board of Education member Kate Rivera is underwhelmed by the draft report authored by high-profile top cop Charles Ramsey hired by the city to recommend
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Ramsey Report Issues Policing Recommendations On Force, Deescalation, Building Community Trust
Community engagement, building trust, training, leadership development, organizational structure, department policies, procedures, accountability and deescalation are all issues addressed in a draft report by high-profile
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City Council To Hear From Chief Ramsey On Police Department Findings
The City Council Monday night June 8 will conduct an Informational meeting with retired Chief Charles Ramsey, a CNN contributor, regarding his report on the Police
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Ganim Embraces Obama’s Call To Action Against Police Brutality
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim signed the Obama Foundation pledge which calls for a commitment to action by mayors and other community leaders
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