From Bill Kaempffer, public safety spokesman: One day after swearing in seventeen new officers, the Bridgeport Police Department is announcing that it’s seeking recruits for
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New Police Class To Replenish Losses, City Struggles With Law Enforcement Strength
Suffering the lowest staffing levels in decades, the Bridgeport Police Department will welcome 17 new police recruits on Thursday during a graduation ceremony at the
Read moreDon’t Flush Your Meds
The Police Department wants your meds. On Saturday the Community Services Division will participate in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative with a goal of keeping
Read morePolice Officer Placed On Desk Duty Following Mom’s Claim He Snubbed Children Seeking Help
City Police Officer Peter Kemeza has been dispatched to desk duty after a mother claims he blew off her two children who sought his assistance
Read moreHarding Hoop Coach Netted For Abandoning Child
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: TRUMBULL — The head basketball coach for Bridgeport’s Harding High School was arrested on a felony charge after he allegedly
Read moreMan Shot Dead In Black Rock
A Monroe Street man Saturday night was shot dead on the porch of his home in Black Rock, according to police spokesman Bill Kaempffer. Police
Read moreFardy To Would-be Mayors: Get Off Your Butts, Address Public Safety
Retired city firefighter Andy Fardy writes if the potential candidates for mayor (crickets) won’t weigh in about public safety, he will. From Fardy: It’s time
Read moreVideo Sleuth Pereira Captures School Resource Officers Manning Charter School, Claims It’s Against Policy
UPDATE: Amanda Pinto, spokesperson for Achievement First, issued this email statement to OIB. “The officers were not called to the school by a member of
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