Month: April 2022

Sales Tax Free Week Starts Sunday

Last month, when the General Assembly passed legislation to suspend the state’s $.25 gas tax we also added a second Sales Tax Free Week this spring. The spring Sales Tax Free Week begins on Sunday, April 10, and runs through Saturday, April 16.

During this week, sales of clothing and footwear costing less than $100 will not be subject to sales tax.

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Chiefs of Police to Execute Search for Bridgeport Police Chief

Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has signed the contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).  The IACP will now officially execute the recruitment and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport to be appointed to a five (5) year term pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter.

Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that “In addition to having a nationwide reach and an expertise in police chief searches, the IACP is a uniquely qualified firm with psychometric experience that will help the City identify the best candidate for Chief of Police. Our agreement with the IACP includes community engagement activities and opportunities for stakeholders to weigh in on the credentials and qualities that the people of Bridgeport want in its next Chief.”

Next Steps

  • Together, the Personnel Director and expert firm will:

o    Develop and administer a community survey to Bridgeport residents.

  • Conduct meetings with community stakeholders, members of the City Council, and City staff to ensure that the job analysis, job description, and selection criterion represents the qualifications, experience, and skills appropriate for service as a present-day urban police chief;
  • Conduct a nationwide search that includes advertisement and recruitment throughout the United States and solicitation within diversity-oriented communities;
  • Design and administer a fair, open, inclusive, and competitive examination to candidates that apply and meet the qualifications.
  • The Personnel Director will certify the top three (3) names to the Mayor.
  • The Mayor will announce a process involving public and stakeholder input that will aid him in vetting the top three (3) candidates.
  • Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the top three (3) candidates, the Mayor will appoint one of them to be the Chief of Police and notify the Office of Civil Service, Board of Police Commissioners, and the public of said appointment.
  • Upon appointment of a Chief of Police, the terms of his/her five (5) year appointment will be referred to the City Council for consideration and approval.

The Examination for Police Chief will be open to a nationwide search when the planning stages of the selection process have all been appropriately finalized.  The City encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

On April 9Th, 2022 at approximately 4:00 am the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received multiple 911 calls on reports of a shooting at the Bridgeport Innovative Center located at 955 Connecticut Avenue.

Upon arrival, patrol officers located a 33-year-old victim identified as Michael Yon. Yon suffered from a gunshot wound to his body and was pronounced deceased on the scene by my medical personnel.

The Bridgeport Police EOC received additional 911 calls regarding two more gunshot wound victims arriving at Bridgeport Hospital via private vehicle.  Those two victims were found to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Currently the Detective Bureau’s Homicide & Identification Units are actively investigating and processing the crime scene.

The Bridgeport Police Department would like to offer their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Michael Yon.    

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Keith Hanson at #203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at #203-576 -TIPS

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation (Public Act 22-2) expanding two of the six statutory reasons under which voters in Connecticut can qualify for an absentee ballot during an election, primary, or referendum by allowing out-of-town commuters and caretakers of those who are ill or have a disability to vote by absentee ballot.

The legislation removes more restrictive language on these qualifications from state statutes and better aligns state laws with the standard that is set in the state constitution.

“This slight change better aligns our state laws with that allowed under the constitution,” Governor Lamont said. “We should be doing everything we can to encourage qualified voters to cast a ballot, and this is a responsible step forward in that direction.”

“It is important that we work together to ensure that any person who is eligible to vote can cast their vote,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “Voting is one of our most important civic duties, and this minor expansion of our state’s laws is another positive step towards facilitating voter engagement for all Connecticut residents.”

“No voter should ever have to choose between protecting their health and exercising their right to vote,” Secretary of the State Denise Merrill said. “The COVID-19 crisis is still with us, and this legislation will ensure that voters will be able to cast their ballots and make their voices heard.”

“Our democracy simply works better when more people have a say on the future of their towns, state and country,” State Representative Dan Fox (D-Stamford), co-chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee, said. “Just because someone has to commute in order to bring home a paycheck each week or spends time caring for a loved one who cannot take care of themselves should not prevent them from making their voice heard. These changes are small but important steps to ensuring all Connecticut residents have the opportunity to exercise this vital right.”

The legislation was approved in the House by a vote of 126 to 16 and in the Senate by a vote of 30 to 4. It takes effect immediately.

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Bridgeport News: Possible Kidnapping

Police UPDATE: UPDATE: Jalayjah Douglas”, who has an active Silver Alert out for her, has just been located safely. This is still an active investigation and more to follow, but the child has been found safely.

#Bridgeport CT– 19:13HRS The Bridgeport ECC received a call indicating that a child’s biological father came to the park and took the child while the child was playing, child was brought to the park by the foster parent. Incident occurred on Wordin Ave & Hanover St

At this time Bridgeport Police has alerted the State and Surrounding Police Departments and are looking for the following person of interest:

Father: James Douglas dob: 10-25-1991, 30yoa

Operating: CTReg: BE36105, Honda Civic EX 2014 4 door sedan color Maroon

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police TIPS Line 203-576-TIPS or contact their nearest Police Department.

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