In just a short time Police Chief Roderick Porter has emerged a popular community figure and it’s policies like these contributing to the enthusiasm. The
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Category: Law Enforcement
How To Rate Police Work–Chief Porter Launches Public Survey Engagement
Patrol Officer Roxanne Edwards, assigned to the East End, joined Chief Roderick Porter on Tuesday during his Facebook live segment to discuss a new
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Watch: Chief Porter Provides Update On Homicide Investigations
Police Chief Roderick Porter was joined by Mayor Joe Ganim and State Senator Herron Gaston at a press conference following two separate homicides on Monday.
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State Rep. Gee: Legislation To Save Lives During Motor Vehicle Stops
Freshmen State Rep. Fred Gee and State Senator Herron Gaston, both city ministers, have submitted legislation to The General Assembly requiring police officers to inform
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Local Police Conduct Vigil For Tyre Nichols, Beaten To Death By Memphis Cops
From Eddy Martinez, CT Post: Police Chief Roderick Porter and other city officials spoke about Tyre Nichols like he was one of their own Friday,
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Senator Gaston: Cops Must Explain Why You Were Pulled Over
Following the police beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, State Senator Herron Gaston, pastor of the Summerfield United Methodist Church, will submit legislation to
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Ganim, Porter Welcome New Police Recruits
News release from Mayor’s Office: Friday evening, Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter welcomed fourteen new officers into the police force during a graduation ceremony held
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