The next top cop will come from tri-candidates Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia, Captain Lonnie Blackwell and retired Captain Roderick Porter. Mayor Joe Ganim has announced
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Three Announced As Police Chief Finalists–Garcia, Blackwell, Porter
The next chief of police will come from within. The executive search firm hired by the city to shepherd a national process has forwarded the
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Who’s Among Top Police Chief Finalists?
Sometime this week the names of the three finalists for police chief are expected to be officially announced by the mayor’s office. Who’s among the
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Why Information Flow Is Guarded In Police Chief Search
The airflow in the city’s police chief search is shut tighter than an Andersen window. History, in part, is the reason. The last police chief
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Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Claim Over Police Chief Hire
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: A federal judge has thrown out the discrimination lawsuit against the city by a recently retired police captain who claimed he
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Application Process For Police Chief Ends, Three Finalists Expected Mid September–Garcia, Nardozzi Among Candidates
At least 14 candidates have applied for Bridgeport’s top cop job, a process helmed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in conjunction with
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Bridgeport Guardians Don’t Want Garcia To Apply For Permanent Chief Position
One week from the application deadline Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia isn’t saying if she’s going to apply for the permanent top cop position. Thirteen
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Battling Police Staffing Levels, City Launches Recruitment Campaign
Down to 298 police officers–less 50 since a year ago due to retirements and defections to other departments–the city has opened a recruitment drive with the
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