News release from city Communications Director Brett Broesder: Today, Mayor Bill Finch was joined by police officials and community members in announcing a new list
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Police Investigate Two Murders, Finch Announces Beefed Up Ranks, Ganim Condemns Staffing Levels
Following a violent weekend of shootings, Mayor Bill Finch today announced a new Civil Service list he expects will lead to the hiring of 100
Read moreWest Side Story In Nude
There’s nothing like a pair of 79-year-old cashews blowing in the breeze. What’s going on in this world when a near octogenarian cannot air out
Read moreCity Wars: The Politics Of Public Safety
Filmmaker Don Sikorski shares the third episode of City Wars that chronicles the race for mayor in real time focused on Joe Ganim’s comeback attempt.
Read moreGun Owners Say Buyback Program Needs More Financial Ammo
From CT Post reporter Fausto Giovanny Pinto: After waiting hours to turn in their weapons to make the streets safer, or just earn a few
Read moreGanim Wants West End Substation Reopened
News release from Ganim campaign: Joe Ganim joined business owners in Bridgeport’s West End to call for the immediate re-opening of the closed Police substation,
Read moreGanim Promises To Hire 100 Cops, Finch Campaign: Investments In Public Safety Doubled
As a 31-year-old candidate for mayor in 1991, Joe Ganim pledged to hire 100 police officers in his first term with crime a major issue.
Read moreMeanwhile, Gaudett Orders Cops To Avoid Ganim Campaign Substations
Politics in the cop shop? No way. Police Chief Joe Gaudett, in a memo to “All Commands,” clarifies rules regarding political activities during work hours.
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