In the six months he’s helmed the Police Department, Chief Roderick Porter has engineered a spirit of goodwill within the rank and file his predecessor
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Watch: Chief Porter Discusses Crime Stats And Police Response
Measured against the first six months of last year, Police Chief Roderick Porter reports a mixed bag with some crime categories higher and others lower.
Read moreDaniels For Mayor Announces Policy Platform
From Democratic mayoral candidate Lamond Daniels. Bridgeport is at a crossroads. As a city with tremendous potential, we have been stagnated for too long. But hope
Read moreShe Condemned Politics, Now Former Chief Garcia Eyes Run For City Council
Funny how things shake out. Former Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia, who charged that Mayor Joe Ganim selected Roderick Porter over her in the latest
Read moreThe Challenge To Keep Pace With Police Departures
Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed spending plan now in the hands of the City Council’s budget committee for the July 1 fiscal year funds 80 new
Read moreChief Porter’s Cerebral Touch Bridges Community Interaction
Walking patrols, community meetings, weekly Facebook live segments, “Behind The Badge” social media promotion of officers. In just a few months Police Chief Roderick Porter
Read moreChief Porter To Appear On Panel Promoting Community Relations
Police Chief Roderick Porter is scheduled to attend a panel discussion April 17, 4 p.m. at the Bridgeport Public Library focused on police/resident communication. One
Read moreGomes For Mayor Releases Public Safety Initiative
News release from the John Gomes mayoral campaign: John Gomes, Bridgeport Mayoral candidate, released his policy brief on public safety that outlines ideas that will help make
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