News release from Bridgeport Generation Now: For the first time, an initial set of 20 policies and procedures of the Bridgeport Police Department will be
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Category: Law Enforcement
Rivera: A Middle Schooler Could Have Written Ramsey Police Report
Former Board of Education member Kate Rivera is underwhelmed by the draft report authored by high-profile top cop Charles Ramsey hired by the city to recommend
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Ramsey Report Issues Policing Recommendations On Force, Deescalation, Building Community Trust
Community engagement, building trust, training, leadership development, organizational structure, department policies, procedures, accountability and deescalation are all issues addressed in a draft report by high-profile
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City Council To Hear From Chief Ramsey On Police Department Findings
The City Council Monday night June 8 will conduct an Informational meeting with retired Chief Charles Ramsey, a CNN contributor, regarding his report on the Police
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Ganim Embraces Obama’s Call To Action Against Police Brutality
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim signed the Obama Foundation pledge which calls for a commitment to action by mayors and other community leaders
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Brown: Increase Penalties For Police Excessive Force, Require All Cops Wear Body Cameras
News release from State Senate candidate Marcus Brown: In light of the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the rampant issue of police
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James Blake, Following George Floyd’s Death, Recalls Chilling Encounter With Cop
September 2015: Former tennis star James Blake, in town for the U.S. Open, is standing nonchalantly outside Manhattan’s Grand Hyatt Hotel when hulking plainclothes police
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Councilwoman Martinez Submits Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
East End City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez has submitted this resolution for referral to the Public Safety & Transportation Committee. WHEREAS: In July 2014, Eric Garner,
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