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Mayor Ganim Names Veteran Fire Inspector Henry Polite as New Bridgeport Fire Marshal

  #Bridgeport  Connecticut– Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has appointed veteran fire inspector Henry Polite as Bridgeport’s next Fire Marshal.  Polite is a 28 year-veteran of the Bridgeport Fire Department and has served as a Senior Inspector in the Fire Marshal’s division since 2010.  As Fire Marshal he will oversee a 21-person division responsible for fire safety inspections and fire investigations in the city of Bridgeport.  He is the second African-American to serve as Fire Marshal in Bridgeport.  Polite becomes Fire Marshal following the retirement last month of longtime Bridgeport Fire Marshal William Cosgrove.   “We are grateful for Bill Cosgrove’s many years of service and we are also very proud to have veteran fire inspector Henry Polite…

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Stratford Police Awards and Promotions Ceremony

#Stratford Connecticut--Thursday evening the town of Stratford held a promotions and awards ceremony.  Victor Velez and  David Gugliotti were promoted to the rank of lieutenant.  Antonio Santos and Carlos Castro were promoted to the rank of sergeant.  Todd Moore was promoted to detective.   A number of awards were presented as well as the Medal of Valor that was presented to Officer Paul Giegengack.  Corporal Brian Norko and Mr. Arthur Gallant was presented the Chief's Award.  Four recent retirees were also honored at the ceremony.

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