The city is expected to formally announce a national search for chief of police in January, a process that is likely to stretch out more
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Tag: Rebeca Garcia
Political Intrusion Of Personnel Office, Police Department Eclipses $10 Million In Legal Fees, Consultants, Payouts, Overtime Mismanagement
The city is still a few weeks from announcing Eric Amado as permanent personnel director pending a 30-day candidate appeal period for applicants who sought
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Gen Now: Rigged Hiring Process Drains Wallets And Confidence Of Taxpayers
From Gemeem Davis & Callie Gale Heilmann, Co-Directors, Bridgeport Generation Now “The ruling by Superior Court Judge Barry Stevens that the Ganim Administration violated Bridgeport’s
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Judge Overturns Garcia’s Selection As Assistant Chief, City Will Appeal
In December 2019, then Chief AJ Perez named Rebeca Garcia, a captain in charge of the police academy, assistant chief without a competitive process. Other
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Eric Amado Places First On Test For Personnel Director Position
Acting Personnel Director Eric Amado has placed first in the competitive examination to select a permanent applicant to oversee Civil Service, a process managed by
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Another Plea In Courthouse Shooting
From U.S. Attorney’s Office: TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooly in
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Fourth Gang Member Admits Role In Courthouse Shooting
From Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office: ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in
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Police Department Receives Accreditation
See related article here. News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim joins Chief Garcia to acknowledge the achievement of Tier I Connecticut Police Officer Standards
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