Police Chief Roderick Porter, a contract employee serving a five-year term with service maxed at 10 years, cannot also collect his pension concurrently from regular
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Category: Law Enforcement
Earl, You Make Me Mellow – Saluting Retired Sergeant Earl Mellow
There’s mountain ranges to like about Police Chief Roderick Porter. He salutes folks who put on the uniform then and now. As the chief notes
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Watch: ‘Welcome To The Family” – New Police Recruits Receive Oath To Serve
In what Police Chief Roderick Porter called one of the largest police classes in a decade, 33 new police recruits received the oath of office
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Senator Gaston: A Solution To Solving Cold Cases – Hire Retired Investigators
State Senator Herron Gaston who faces an August 13 Democratic primary from City Councilman Ernie Newton, recently visited the White House to address gun safety.
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Five Years Later, Four Political Operatives Charged By State For Misuse Of Absentee Ballots
Three from the Joe Ganim campaign and one from the Marilyn Moore campaign were charged in connection with alleged absentee ballot irregularities during the 2019
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Following Weekend Shootings, Finch Pledges State Resources With Return To State Senate
Statement from ex mayor and senator Bill Finch: “Residents of Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe deserve to live in safe communities. This weekend’s violence shows very
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Chief Porter Addresses Weekend Violence
Statement From Police Chief Roderick Porter: The Bridgeport Police Department is deeply concerned and saddened by the series of shootings that occurred last night. On
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Watch: “Don’t Do It” – Officer Warns Knives-Wielding Attacker Before Shooting Him In Leg
Courage and control are markings of a sturdy police officer. Officer Israel Colon responded to a charging Dale Stephenson last week brandishing two knives. “Hey,
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