At least 14 candidates have applied for Bridgeport’s top cop job, a process helmed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in conjunction with
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Tag: Rebeca Garcia
Bridgeport Guardians Don’t Want Garcia To Apply For Permanent Chief Position
One week from the application deadline Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia isn’t saying if she’s going to apply for the permanent top cop position. Thirteen
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Battling Police Staffing Levels, City Launches Recruitment Campaign
Down to 298 police officers–less 50 since a year ago due to retirements and defections to other departments–the city has opened a recruitment drive with the
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After No Show For Police Budget Hearing, Garcia Must Resurrect Her Standing With City Council
On this holy day of resurrection, Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia must atone for ghosting the City Council’s budget committee meeting. From Brian Lockhart, CT
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For Lieutenant Rozum, A “Pinnacle” Professional Challenge As Leader Of Internal Affairs
Talk about a pressure cooker position. That’s what Lieutenant Adam Rozum faces as the new officer in charge of Internal Affairs, a position once held
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For Ganim, Transparency Must Be The Word During Police Chief Search
Mayors don’t want to run police departments unless, maybe, you’ve been a police chief. Cop houses for sturdy politicians can grow into instant kryptonite rendering
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Watch: High-Ranking Fire Official Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Assault
Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards was joined by Mayor Joe Ganim and Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia to announce a high-ranking department official has been
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Watch: On Emotional Night Police Commission Hears From Families Following Untimely Deaths Of Two Women
City Council members, an attorney and family members addressed the Board of Police Commissioners Tuesday night into local law enforcement’s handling of the deaths of
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