State Senator Herron Gaston spoke from experience on Tuesday during a session of the State Senate about the psychological harm to children in handcuffs. Watch his
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Category: Law Enforcement
Crime Is Down – The Debate Over Sufficient Police Staffing
As they juggle the final week of budget deliberations, the City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee is hearing from some segments of the community to
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Police Arrest Suspect In Smash-And-Grab Burglary At Jimmy’s Footwear & Clothing Downtown
From PD Facebook page: On 4/30/2025 at approximately 1:00 am, while on patrol, Bridgeport police officers called out a vandalism complaint at 1000 Main Street.
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Joe Grits: Where Was Everybody At? No Shows For Community Meeting With Mayor, Police Chief
Musician and content creator Joe Grits is egalitarian in his approach to community criticism. He’s become the face of punditry following the police-involved shooting death
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True Grits – Is Music Activist Charged With Threatening A Police Officer An Artist’s Expression Or Legit Arrest?
Joe Grits, given name Joseph Thompson, is a provocative social media activist and rapper recently arrested by city police for threats he made on Instagram
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Stafstrom-Led Judiciary Committee Authorizes Police To Destroy Seized ATVs
Street takeovers have taxed law enforcement agencies across Connecticut. House chair of the Judiciary Committee, Bridgeport State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, is among state leaders that
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Bridgeport Police Cadets Fundraising Drive
From Police Department Facebook page: This Thursday, we’re hittin’ the streets for our Annual Cadet Fundraising Drive-and we need YOUR support! Where:📍 Original Vazzy’s
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Attorney Representing Dyshan Best’s Family Claims He Had No Gun, Plans Lawsuit – Inspector General Stands By Gun Report
Last week Connecticut’s inspector general announced in a preliminary report a handgun was found next to a fallen Dyshan Best who was shot by a
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