HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is opening new rounds of funding under two state grant programs that will help with the costs associated with implementing needed security infrastructure improvements and upgrades to emergency communications systems at schools throughout Connecticut. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, the School Security Competitive Grant Program and the newly launched Multi-Media Interoperable Communications System Program are open to public and private K-12 schools, and eligible childcare centers and preschools that can demonstrate they have received threats. A total of $10 million has been allocated across both programs: School Security Competitive Grant Program: A total of $5 million has been set…

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Bridgeport Police Begin Recruitment Drive

Bridgeport Police Department Acting Chief Garcia joined by Mayor Ganim to launch Police recruitment campaign for the City of Bridgeport. Motivated, goal-oriented individuals with heart are encouraged to “make the shift” in their career to become a Bridgeport Police officer. Application process to go live tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6th, 2021.For more information, visit @BPTPolice on Facebook, Twitter or bridgeportct.gov/bpdshift. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuhKqqBbJE

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Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim Not Cooperating

On April 5, 2021 at approximately 11:12pm, Bridgeport Police responded to Bridgeport Hospital on the report of a victim being treated for 2 non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.  The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Anthony White of Stratford Connecticut.   An earlier press release said:  "preliminary reports indicate the party was struck on his right hip and hand, non-life threatening injuries. Unknown location where it took place due to party being uncooperative". Anyone with information about this crime can call Detective Abe Konoval at 203-581-5229 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today called on Twitter, eBay, and Shopify to act immediately to prevent people from selling fraudulent CDC vaccination cards on their platforms. A bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, raised concerns about the public health risks of these fake cards in a letter to the companies’ CEOs.“Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, but it’s also an open door for scammers,”…

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