Stamford man sentenced to 14 more months after crack arrest before another prison term
10/31/2026
The sentence is on top of an earlier 46-month prison term, officials said.
Honduran man arrested in Stamford pleads guilty to illegally entering U.S.
10/30/2026
Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013 and 2019.
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 Advocate Local News
Stamford area unofficial election results: O'Dea, Dathan, Courpas reelected and more
11/04/2026
From House seats within Stamford's borders to others that stretch across towns, voters had more than the race for governor to decide on Election Day.
Stamford proposes 10% tax abatement for grocery store properties for 7 years
11/02/2026
Maryland-based organic grocery chain Mom's Organic Market is coming to the South End's former Fairway Market space at 699 Canal St. next year.
Stamford office conversion would add 85 apartments, mostly studios aimed at young renters
11/01/2026
Planning consultant Ray Mazzeo said the units would appeal to renters looking for an alternative to the larger luxury apartments recently built in the city.
Stamford man sentenced to 14 more months after crack arrest before another prison term
10/31/2026
The sentence is on top of an earlier 46-month prison term, officials said.
Honduran man arrested in Stamford pleads guilty to illegally entering U.S.
10/30/2026
Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013 and 2019.
Stamford home becomes a Halloween wonderland as owner carries on tradition without her mom
10/28/2026
“Each year it changes, and I try to change it up and make it a little bit bigger and better," Karen Cingari said.
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Video: N.M. police avoid pursuit by using drone to track fleeing repeat offender
11/03/2026
Santa Fe police say the suspect has been arrested at least 18 times since 2022
Watch: Fla. trooper’s foot pursuit gets a boost from a passing pickup driver
11/03/2026
Video shows a pickup driver helping a trooper catch a suspect accused of driving 92 mph and fleeing after a crash
N.Y. trooper fired for off-duty cannabis use sues for reinstatement
11/03/2026
The troopers union says a disciplinary panel recommended retaining the veteran officer, who used cannabis gummies off duty following a work-related injury
BWC: 2 Colo. officers hit by friendly fire during fatal OIS
11/02/2026
One Pueblo PD officer was shot in both legs and another was grazed in the ankle, police said; the suspect was shot and killed
Fla. sheriffs weigh staffing, service cuts after Amendment 3 passes
11/04/2026
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd anticipates a freeze on staffing growth as law enforcement leaders assess the property tax measure’s budget impact
DOJ announces nearly $300M for hiring, technology and crime reduction in 4 jurisdictions
11/04/2026
The DOJ’s Model Cities Initiative aims to reduce violent crime, restore public order and strengthen coordination among public safety agencies
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,