In the coming weeks Mayor Joe Ganim will appoint one of three finalists–Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia, Captain Lonnie Blackwell and retired Captain Roderick Porter–to a
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Police Chief Finalists Come With Legal Cost Price Tags, Lawsuit Settlements
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: The three finalists to be the city’s next police chief have one thing in common–the city has spent thousands of
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As Ganim Weighs Chief Selection, Police Department Fraternal Group Praises Detective Promotions
The Bridgeport Guardians fraternal organization representing Black police officers, a sometimes critic of Mayor Joe Ganim, is praising him for promoting 11 police officer to
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Watch The Interrogation Reversal: Police Chief Finalists Garcia, Blackwell, Porter Face City Council
In a publicly sparse City Council chambers Thursday night, three finalists for chief of police spent three grueling hours addressing questions from members of the
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Watch: Police Chief Finalists Garcia, Blackwell, Porter Answer Law Enforcement Questions At First Public Forum
It had the feel of a political debate, but the last person standing come November will be selected, not elected. The first public forum showcasing
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Two Public Forums This Week For Police Chief Finalists
The first community forum to assess Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia, Captain Lonnie Blackwell and retired Captain Roderick Porter for top cop will take place Tuesday,
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Who Has The Upper Hand To Be Top Cop?
The next top cop will come from tri-candidates Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia, Captain Lonnie Blackwell and retired Captain Roderick Porter. Mayor Joe Ganim has announced
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Guardians Leadership Backs One Of Their Own, Captain Blackwell For Top Cop
A day after Mayor Joe Ganim received the names of three finalists to serve as chief of police, the Bridgeport Guardians advocacy organization on behalf
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