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Bridgeport Police Awards and Promotions

Video Report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-z6WrEb5d4 The Bridgeport Police Department hosted its awards ceremony on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. The ceremony recognized outstanding work by both police and civilians in the past three years.   "We are here to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line every day" said Mayor Bill Finch during the ceremony.    Over fifty officer were honored during the ceremony that was held at the new Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet School.  It was also a promotional ceremony as Paul Grech and Manuel Cotto were promoted and sworn in to the rank of lieutenant.

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How about some likes for these hero cops

Officers Resuscitate Man Who Collapsed While Shoveling (Bridgeport CT – Feb. 7, 2014) – Bridgeport police officers were flagged down late Thursday and discovered an unresponsive man who collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. The officers conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 53-year-old male, who did not have a pulse, while awaiting medical personnel. The man remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. “These officers put their training to work and saved a life,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr. “We are receiving updates from the hospital. We are hopeful but the next few days will be key. I can’t say  how proud I am of these officers. I’m not sure they have yet comprehend what they…

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