From Tara O’Neill, CT Post: Members of Justice for Jayson remain stationed outside the city’s police department Wednesday, reaching day five of the group’’s occupation
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Category: City Council
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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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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City Council: Ban Police Choke Holds
City Council President Aidee Nieves issued this news release on Wednesday: The Bridgeport City Council stands here today to express our heartfelt pain and compassion
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Brown: Increase Penalties For Police Excessive Force, Require All Cops Wear Body Cameras
News release from State Senate candidate Marcus Brown: In light of the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the rampant issue of police
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