From Brian Lockhart, CT Post
Mayor Joe Ganim is, for now, resisting intense pressure from some police officers to fire the chief he hired in late 2022.
Asked last week if he continues to have faith in top cop Roderick Porter, Ganim responded, “Yes, I do.”
“Especially in the area where it affects the public, the story is pretty clear,” he continued, referring to the city’s low crime statistics.
Still, the mayor said his administration will hire an outside legal firm — the nationwide Jackson Lewis — to examine complaints from a vocal group of officers alleging unfair treatment and, in some cases, discrimination when it comes to discipline and promotions.
Such accusations of a hostile work environment under Porter, who is Black and a retired Bridgeport captain, are not new. And in fact in January, the municipal law department had planned on engaging Jackson Lewis, then called it off.
Full story here
Where is the so-called Full story of “abusing authority”? It is not located ‘here’!
Public safety appears satisfactory revealed by the statistics filed with the FBI. It seems factual and unchallenged by the people alleging harm from the leadership.
No word from the Police Commission ever, or so it seems to me as a reader.
What is the record of success in court or with other Boards or commissions of those who wish supposed injustices to be remedied? How many cases have been filed, with various courts, and where do they stand?
I am aware that pension plan rules can be complicated, confusing, and lead to errors. But more than likely they do not lead to fraud as mentioned above.
How many of the officers with grievances with local leadership reside in the City and as taxpayers bear the cost of legal or consulting firms retained to review the situation and restore order?
Hostile working conditions within any department are of concern, but who at this time is promoting a way to resolve the differences? Who are the adults in the room? Time will tell.
JML, the key word here is “Reviving”. Joe Ganim now thinks he can revive the dead. Every complaint from the police force and at least this civilian has been killed and buried by Joe Ganim. I didnt file a complaint, let alone handed any documents to Jackson Lewis. Why would anyone? The City hires an attorney to take and investigate complaints against his Police Chief? JML, crime is down all over the country, Thief Roderick Porter isn’t the Thief of Police of the whole country–thank good!
Disagree with you, but understand why.
REVIVE or DIE?
A series of Democratic mayors have failed to appoint qualified citizen residents or offer training to have an adequate group from which to choose to Fair Housing Commission for one? They are authorized to make such selections for the vetting process. They haven’t. That’s the reason why I have stated that instead of action they allowed the public body to ‘die in plain sight’.
Got a complaint. Express it. If you feel ignored, or find that the City is abusing authority, go to public speaking, organize and challenge the inertia in command. What is your beef anyway? Maybe time will tell if you do first?
One day you will have to eat your words and hopefully stop SUCKING-UP to Porter and Joe Ganim.
Read this carefully:
For approximately 21 months now, the FBI has been carrying out a probe and It appears the B.P.D. is at least one of the City Departments being probed. Both Joe Ganim and Thief Porter know about this and are very concerned.
Let me repeat something I wrote here. Before the State Comptroller ruled that Thief Porter could not double-dip, I told you about the paper trail regarding the legislative activity conducted in order to amend the CMERS statute to benefit Porter. I explained that in order for the FBI to look into this, three (3) elements must be met: 1) It must involve a Government official ()there are several). (2) it must involve more than $10,000 (Try $140,000 for size) At least one violation of a federal statute (several very possible).
Go back and read the statement from the official from the Comptroller Office alluding to violation of federal tax codes by double dipping and putting the pension system at risk.
It looks like the fight I wished to see is coming:
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investgation)
vs
FBI (Fucking Bridgeport Idiots)
JG
Now you present a new side of yourself: the humorist!!
I communicate with Chief Porter. He is responsible for leading PUBLIC SAFETY and PROPERTY SECURITY actions in Bridgeport by contract I understand. He answers questions in detail on matters of public interest, for me and for many.
You may assume that the call outs I make on Mayor Ganim are adverse to seeking favor or personal attention. He knows who I am, that I ask many questions to discover trustworthy info about city governance and administration. He has not written or attempted to communicate a willingness to have conversations on such matters, though I copy all of the Council members after each Public Speaking session, and often copy the Mayor as well.
I have no inside track as you seem to know what the FBI is doing at this time. Whether they are pursuing the person or persons who did much financial damage to residence owners at Success Village, or civil rights investigations of Bridgeport voting actions, or other abuses of authorized process that results in harm to the Common Good, it is not anything I know or make statements about. What words of mine are you suggesting that I will have to eat, anyway? When I am wrong, I can apologize without much protest or excuse. That is a public value not often witnessed these days. Where do you see elected, appointed, or informed leadership making such a claim? Peace.
John, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiCTYV-DP9w 🤣
Speaking of the bus gate. While it can be inconvenient or the pacticality for the bus drivers to drive back to the bus company lot until the next route. You would have to think some type of accommodation is perhaps needed. I mean if a bus is parked in front of your house, every CC member would have a negative view of them being able to park on the street.
You know, not in my backyard, think.
The question remains, how the CC member/city will address this quality of quality issue, regarding the buses. Contempt for this issue as an emergency says a lot, to say the least. 🙂
I would say I have limited access to streets. Meaning, have them park at the school where their next pickup is? While that solves Martinze’s talking point,
Safety First: Gives drivers a safe place to rest and recharge time
Time Matters: Ensure they are on time for every route
Fairness: They keep our children safe. Let’s support their tools
Community impact: Strong drivers, strong schools, and a strong Bridgeport
It limits their “convenience”, which has nothing to do with the kids. 🙂
So the real question is how much of the “convenience” for the bus driver outweighs the inconvenience to the residents who have to have buses park outside of their houses for hours and city blight/governance.
Time will tell when the amendment is voted on. emergency or not, not sure how that ended 🙂 JS
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dPr3iNjNlPc
My bad,
quality of life issue
The prophet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKDdT_nyP54