Struggling with health issues and a long commute to the city, former Police Chief Wilbur Chapman who serves as a public safety consultant has resurfaced
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Balancing Police Overtime Bucks
It’s the brutal reality of police department finances: keep overtime down. Well, until a major crime event occurs and city leaders must balance public outcry
Read moreOfficer Reassigned After High-powered Weapon, Ammunition Removed From His Unlocked Vehicle
Risky to leave your car unlocked with a high-powered automatic weapon and ammunition inside, especially if you’re a city police officer. That’s what happened Tuesday to
Read moreStreet Dedication For Fallen Police Officer
From city Communications Director Av Harris: Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department yesterday honored fallen Officer Gerald T. DiJoseph who died while on
Read moreBah Humbug! Pereira Disses Mayor’s People At Tree Lighting
It’s supposed to be peace, love and good cheer for everyone, right? Santa Claus arrives with an elf, poinsettias all around, cupcakes, candy canes, hot
Read morePolice Seize Truck Used For Illegal Dumping
From city Communications Director Av Harris: Bridgeport Police today are announcing they are continuing to crack down on illegal dumping in Bridgeport, seizing a truck
Read moreNew Police Class Sunday
Mayor Joe Ganim and Police Chief AJ Perez will swear in a class of 22 recruits into the Police Department Academy Sunday 4 p.m. in
Read moreIn First Year Back, Ganim Juggles Police Leadership, Low Cop Staffing
Joe Ganim’s political comeback in 2015 was punctuated by a bit of déjà vu. In 1991, the Democratic candidate against Republican incumbent Mary Moran, he
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