Traffic Stops

Senator Herron Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, is leading a public hearing on Senate Bill 1022, 'An Act Requiring Police Officers To Provide A Driver With The Reason For A Traffic Stop And Concerning Certain Police Officer Training,' a bill Senator Gaston introduced this legislative session. Senate Bill 1022 will require police officers to inform drivers of the reason for a traffic stop and encourage additional police officer trainings on de-escalation, use of force, customer service, diversity, and bias. "I know there are times when a person has broken a law and they deserve to be pulled over, rightfully so, but they also deserve to be treated with dignity and respect," said Sen. Gaston. "There…

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EMT Kidnapped

#Bridgeport CT--On February 23, 2023, at approximately 1:10 am, a carjacking and abduction occurred on the property of A.M.R. American Medical Response located at 335 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport CT. The victim, a 22-year-old Bridgeport woman, and the suspect, 22-year-old Bradley Doyle of Milford CT, are both A.M.R. employees and were previously involved in a short dating type relationship earlier this year. This morning a witness observed the victim being forced into her personal vehicle by Doyle, who then took control of her car and fled westbound on Connecticut Avenue towards Seaview Avenue in Bridgeport CT. At that point, the witness called 911 and contacted the Connecticut State Police (C.S.P.). Connecticut State Troopers observed the victim’s vehicle in several towns throughout…

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CT To Receive Additional $ For Heating

Connecticut will receive an additional $19.6 million in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), as part of the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. Since November, Connecticut has received more than $105 million in LIHEAP funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “LIHEAP helps thousands of Connecticut families and seniors keep their lights on and their homes warm each year. This winter’s high energy costs have put a major strain on the program, and that’s why our delegation has consistently pushed the administration to get as much federal funding out the door as possible. I’m glad to see our state receive an additional $19.6 million to help more people afford their energy bills and stay…

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