The fatal police shootings of two Hartford men during separate mental health emergencies earlier this year put a spotlight on how Connecticut law enforcement agencies respond to people in crisis and the role mental health professionals can play in those encounters. While the Hartford shootings intensified calls for reform, Bridgeport has spent years building a […]
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Fairfield will use automated traffic enforcement cameras to curb speeding near schools, a move officials say will help protect children and pedestrians in high-risk areas. Police have identified six school zones where the cameras will be installed this fall based on crash data, engineering studies and community feedback. They are Dwight Elementary School, where two […]
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New e-bike regulations took effect Oct. 1 in Fairfield, Conn., requiring all riders to wear helmets and classifying higher-powered models as motor-driven cycles or motorcycles. The changes aim to improve safety and could require some e-bike owners to obtain proper licensing and registration
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Two Fairfield Police Department cruisers used by school resource officers are turning heads with a bold new design. The vehicles now proudly display the mascots of the Ludlowe Falcons and Warde Mustangs in striking blue and red along their sides. “A lot of people have been coming up to me, asking to take pictures with […]
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A new partnership between the Fairfield Police Department and the nonprofit Peace Love and ACCESSibility (PLA) is using education, not citations, to raise awareness about accessible parking laws. Through the initiative, officers are distributing “courtesy notice” cards on vehicles when a possible parking violation is observed but no driver is present. Instead of immediate legal action, the […]
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The City of Bridgeport is negotiating with Flock Safety, a provider of drone technology to support more effective police and emergency response. “These tools will allow the city to have eyes and ears at locations before officers or first responders arrived on the scene of 911 calls or other emergencies,” said Danielle Wedderburn, director of communications […]
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Fairfield is a Penny richer, now that the latest member of the police force has been named. From over 1,700 comments on the police department’s Facebook post asking the community for ideas, Penny stood out, said police department spokesperson Jenna Wellington, “because of its connection to Penfield Beach and the Penfield Lighthouse, which is displayed […]
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In a formal and public ceremony, Michael Paris on Monday was sworn in as Fairfield’s new chief of police. He was the unanimous selection of the Fairfield Police Commission. He most recently served as captain and field services commander, where he led the largest bureau of sworn personnel within the department. Paris replaces former Chief Robert […]
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In the first six months of 2025, Connecticut’s largest city saw declines in every major crime category compared with the same period in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Bridgeport Police Department. The drop in violent crimes in Bridgeport follows a nationwide trend. A first-quarter survey by the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) reported homicides down […]
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Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter, a 30-year veteran of the department, started his career patrolling Stratford Avenue on foot. Now, as chief, he’s bringing that approach back by increasing foot patrols in the community. Currently, six officers are assigned to walking beats in four neighborhoods, with plans to expand. The department has 317 sworn officers […]
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