From Peter Yankowski, CT Post: Connecticut police officers used force against Black and Hispanic people nearly twice as many times as they did against white
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Category: Law Enforcement
Awaiting Trial With Bradley, Former School Board Chair Jessica Martinez Confined To Home For Cocaine Use
For repeatedly violating conditions of her pretrial release, a federal judge has ordered home confinement for former school board chair Jessica Martinez awaiting trial with
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Commentary: Prosecute Trump, Bar Him From Seeking Office
By John Marshall Lee: Readers of OIB, lend me your eyes (for oversight) and ears. I come to praise democracy, not to bury it. The
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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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Awaiting Trial With Bradley, Problems Mount For Jessica Martinez
You wonder when former Board of Education chair Jessica Martinez hits bottom, or recognizes it before it’s too late. Domestic violence encounters, drug issues, federal
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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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