With a mayoral election on the horizon, the Bridgeport Police union on Wednesday approved a new four-year contract granting firing power and assignment flexibility to
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NAACP Chief: Cop Recruitment Disappoints Reflection Of Community, Finch: City More Diverse Than Other CT Cities
Following a government recruitment drive to hire police officers who reflect the makeup of the city, the new head of the local NAACP George Mintz
Read moreNeighbors Rally To Rebuild Community Farm
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Mayor Bill Finch, community leaders, neighbors, local contractors and businesses rallied to help the Reservoir Community Farm to rebuild
Read morePastors: Address Larger Racial Issues In Police Department And Community
In response to a story about Mayor Bill Finch’s police recruitment efforts, OIB was contacted by Rev. Anthony Bennett, pastor of Mount Aery Baptist Church,
Read moreCity Salutes Police Officers
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Bridgeport Police Officers received some of the department’s highest honors at the department’s award ceremony this evening. 0
Read moreFinch Declares Snow Emergency
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has declared a Snow Emergency, starting at 6:00PM tonight (Saturday), in the state’s largest city.
Read moreFinch Declares Snow Emergency
From city Communications Director Brett Broesder: During the snow emergency, there will be no parking on any of the designated Snow Emergency Streets, which are
Read moreApply Here, Open House For Cops
From public safety spokesman Bill Kaempffer: The Police Department will host seven open houses starting Saturday, February 14, 2015, at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace,
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