From Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office: As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in
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Category: Law Enforcement
Gen Now: City Budget Step In Right Direction For Police Reform, Investment In Schools
The civic action group Bridgeport Generation Now tosses around compliments of city government like manhole covers. Following Monday night’s vote by the City Council the
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City Council Lowers Tax Rate, Nieves Castigates Disengaged Budget Loafers
The City Council, as expected Monday night, approved a $598 million budget that includes a reduction in the tax rate by 10.5 mils, money for
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Budget Committee Approves Spending Plan, Money For 60 New Cops, Mil Rate Lowered To 43.45
The Budget & Appropriations Committee on Saturday approved a spending document of approximately $598 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, shifting $2.5 million
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“Confused” Perez Flip-Flops Testimony About Assistant Police Chief Appointment
The times they are confusing for former Police Chief AJ Perez who’ll report to prison soon for rigging his own top cop test. One day
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Read: Public Safety Task Force Recommendations
A community committee formed by City Council President Aidee Nieves and Councilman Scott Burns has offered recommendations in a report that includes community policing foot
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City Task Force Recommends Police Reforms, Intervention Of Social Services
Community policing, including foot patrols and greater interaction with residents, regular public meetings, replacing police with social workers, addiction counselors and homeless advocates suited to
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Watch: Recruitment Campaign–Make The Shift To Bridgeport PD
Video from city’s ongoing police recruitment campaign 1+
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