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Stamford Advocate Police News
3 arrested, 6 guns seized after Stamford shooting that injured one, police say
10/20/2026
A man dressed in black approached the victim and his friend on foot, asked for the victim by name and then shot him twice, police said.
Tractor-trailer and SUV collide on I-95 in Stamford; right lane closed
10/10/2026
No injuries are reported, state police said.
Search underway for fugitive who escaped Stamford police
10/05/2026
Police said the man evaded arrest last month by hiding in a residential building.
Stamford paid $11.25 million to settle lawsuit over death of Rev. Tommie Jackson, records show
09/30/2026
Stamford paid $11.25 million to settle a lawsuit over the Rev. Tommie Jackson's 2023 death after he was struck by a police cruiser, according to court records.
Stamford man accused of helping steal more than 100 U.S. Treasury checks
09/28/2026
Prosecutors said the investigation that led to the arrest began in 2024.
Jury begins deliberations on whether ex-Stamford cop is guilty in crash that killed pastor
09/24/2026
The now-former officer was responding to a call when he struck and killed the pastor as he crossed the street.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford to get 18 new bus shelters next summer through state program
10/25/2026
Stamford already added two new bus shelters, replaced eight others and will be replacing one more before the end of the year.
Stamford man sentenced to 10 years after fentanyl, cocaine found at former workplace
10/23/2026
The suspect's co-workers found 790 grams of fentanyl and one kilogram of cocaine stashed inside a storage room, according to authorities.
Stamford begins the next phase of Oak Park rebuild with 42 more housing units
10/22/2026
Phase two of the Oak Park rebuild is expected to be completed at the end of 2027 at a cost of $35 million.
3 arrested, 6 guns seized after Stamford shooting that injured one, police say
10/20/2026
A man dressed in black approached the victim and his friend on foot, asked for the victim by name and then shot him twice, police said.
How a Stamford doctor will pay $866,000 to settle COVID fraud allegations
10/20/2026
A settlement agreement sheds light on healthcare fraud allegations against a Stamford doctor and his medical practices.
Stamford doctor, medical practices to pay $866,539 to settle federal fraud allegations
10/17/2026
Steven Murphy and his Stamford-based medical practices agreed to settle a civil lawsuit regarding COVID-19-related fraud and healthcare fraud, according to officials.
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Mass. State Police drop drill instructor title, add medical training in reforms to academy following recruit death
10/23/2026
Massachusetts State Police announced a slate of reforms following internal and external reviews of training and criminal charging of several instructors in the 2024 death of Enrique Delgado Garcia
Mich. air medical program launches 24/7 flights for injured police K-9s
10/23/2026
North Flight Aero Med’s 24/7 service is meant to shorten the trip to advanced care for K-9s injured in remote areas, where local clinics may not be able to handle critical cases
BWC: LASD deputies shoot armed man holding woman hostage
10/22/2026
As the man held the victim, he raised a gun toward Los Angeles deputies before they fired shots, wounding him
BWC: Ariz. SWAT engages in multi-hour standoff with armed suspect known to be 'anti-police'
10/22/2026
Through past contact with the suspect, Glendale cops knew the man had animosity toward police; he called 911 during the standoff to say he was armed and refused to drop his weapons
Video: Conn. police pursue driver who fled traffic stop through backyard
10/25/2026
Dash camera footage shared by the Waterbury Police Department shows the suspect driving behind a residence while fleeing a traffic stop
'His wheels weren't hot enough': California police bust $54,000 Hot Wheels thief
10/25/2026
The man was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property and grand theft, the Colton Police Department stated
Public Safety Labor News
Texas Trooper Not Entitled To USERRA Accommodation For Delayed-Onset Service Disability
10/09/2026
The Court of Appeals of Texas addressed what it described as an issue of first impression under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA): whether a service member whose military-related disability is discovered after returning to work may invoke USERRA’s reemployment p
Borough’s Furlough Is A No-Go, Per Labor Board
10/09/2026
This is a follow-up to the article “Double Whammy ULP Decisions Against Pennsylvania Police Chief With Anti-Union Bias” in the December 2025 issue of Public Safety Labor News.Edward Titterton had been a police officer with Jenkintown Borough in Pennsylvania for years when the Borough furloughed h
Massachusetts Court Broadly Reads Police Heart Law Presumption
10/09/2026
Allena Downey worked as an Ashland, Massachusetts police officer from 2002 until September 2013. Beginning in 2012, she experienced frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), or abnormal heartbeats, accompanied by heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pain. The PVC
Las Vegas Officer Awarded Benefits For Off-Duty Equipment Inspection Injury
10/09/2026
Derek Burnett worked in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)’s traffic division and was assigned a department-issued motorcycle that he took home and was required to park in a locked garage. LVMPD required Burnett to carry equipment including a flashlight, firearm, duty belt, body armor
Washington DOC Cleared To Roll Out GPS Tracking Without Union Bargaining
10/09/2026
Teamsters Local 117, which represents Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) officers responsible for transporting incarcerated individuals to medical appointments, court hearings, funerals, and other off-site activities, filed an unfair labor practice charge after DOC implemented “Verizon Rev
Township Free To Pass Over Top Candidate On Promotion List
10/09/2026
In January 2024, Lower Moreland Township, Pennsylvania, administered promotional examinations for a newly created corporal position and a vacant sergeant position. Ten officers took the corporal exam, and eight officers passed, creating a ranked eligibility list based on combined written, physical,