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Stamford Advocate Police News
Barking dogs scared off Darien home burglars, police say.
12/20/2024
The suspects made off with a purse, but apparently left it behind in the driveway without having taken anything.
Stamford crash on Stillwater Road causes fuel spill and minor injury, police say
12/19/2024
It is unclear what caused the collision between a small white bus and a Chevrolet Impala in Stamford, police said.
Stamford resident, 19, found with child sex abuse material, police say
12/19/2024
Police said in a warrant that they seized several child sex abuse videos from devices belonging to a Stamford resident.
Stamford man broke into woman's home, stabbed her and boyfriend, warrant says
12/19/2024
The female stabbing victim had a protective order against the suspect at the time of the incident, police say.
Judge declines to move trial of ex-Stamford police officer in pastor's death or increase charge
12/17/2024
The lawyer for the late pastor's family says a fair trial is more likely in Bridgeport due to greater racial diversity.
Stamford man sexually assaulted woman in his apartment, warrant says
12/16/2024
A Stamford man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman when she came to his apartment, police said.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Former Stamford city rep. who died at age 97 remembered as mentor, friend, veterans advocate
12/21/2024
Giordano was known for his love of Stamford's natural resources and ardent supporter of a program to provide free beach passes to veterans.
Stamford schools worried over $5M jump in out-of-district special education costs
12/21/2024
The cost to pay for outside programs for special education students has gone up this year because of increases in transportation costs, rates from providers and more students needing the services.
Barking dogs scared off Darien home burglars, police say.
12/20/2024
The suspects made off with a purse, but apparently left it behind in the driveway without having taken anything.
Why CT told Stamford to try again on plan to put speed cameras near city schools
12/20/2024
While the state returned the city's plan in July, officials said they have not slowed down the timeline to install them.
Stamford crash on Stillwater Road causes fuel spill and minor injury, police say
12/19/2024
It is unclear what caused the collision between a small white bus and a Chevrolet Impala in Stamford, police said.
Stamford resident, 19, found with child sex abuse material, police say
12/19/2024
Police said in a warrant that they seized several child sex abuse videos from devices belonging to a Stamford resident.
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BWC: Man uses 1-year-old son as 'human shield,' stabs Mich. officers
12/20/2024
The man refused to comply with Bay City officers' orders to exit his vehicle, holding the child in his lap; officers eventually tased the man to forcibly remove him
Video: Man flees Ohio police with open door, ejecting baby during high-speed pursuit
12/19/2024
Bryan Police Department officers, along with the baby’s mother, searched for an hour before finding the child, still in a car seat; the baby was dangerously cold, but otherwise unharmed
Video: Man attempts to steal car, pins Conn. officer
12/18/2024
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
Should civilians wear body cameras? Walmart testing them with employees
12/18/2024
The cameras are intended for employees to use during escalating interactions with customers
BWC: Man emerges from home with gun, shoots Okla. officer before OIS
12/18/2024
“[This] was the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, yes, [Officer Michael Cook] was struck in the leg, but he got to go home to his family,” Muskogee Police stated
BWC: Man shoots, wounds Calif. sheriff’s office K-9 before OIS
12/17/2024
Madera County Sheriff's Office deputies were pursuing the man after he allegedly stole a vehicle and hit multiple other cars; K-9 Obie was shot with numerous pellets in the pursuit
Public Safety Labor News
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Paid Leave For Union Business In Austin Firefighter Contract
12/13/2024
The Texas Supreme Court recently upheld a provision in the Austin Firefighters Association collective bargaining agreement that provides paid leave for “Association Business.” The case, Roger Borgelt, et al. v. Austin Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 975, et al., involved a challenge brought by
Discrimination, Weingarten Allegations Must Allege Deprivations
12/13/2024
Jasmine Johnson-Purnell is a Licensed Practical Nurse employed by the Washington State Department of Corrections at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton. She was part of a nonsupervisory unit represented by Teamsters Local 117. In January 2024, Johnson-Purnell was assigned new medication car
Absolute Immunity For Philly DA Despite Biased Prosecution Of Police Officer
12/13/2024
Ryan Pownall is a Philadelphia police officer who was terminated and criminally charged after fatally shooting David Jones following a dispute over Jones’ operation of a dirt bike. Terrance Freeman, who was riding in the back seat of Pownall’s police vehicle, witnessed the shooting. Jones was taken
Civil Immunity Not Automatic For Officer Working Off-Duty Private Detail
12/13/2024
In January 2019, the Nickerson Post, a banquet hall in Quincy, Massachusetts, hired Paul Keenan and Christopher Bulger to provide private police detail at a concert. Keenan was chief of the City’s police department, and Bulger was an officer in that department. That evening, the Nickerson Post was o
City Interest Arbitration Ordinance Restored Following 13-Year Legal Battle
12/13/2024
Until 2011, Article V of the charter of the City of Palo Alto, California required binding interest arbitration for certain labor disputes with its public safety unions. Facing a budget crisis in 2010 and 2011, the City council proposed modifying Article V to require cheaper dispute resolution proc
Grievance Board Erred In Upholding CO’s Use Of Force Termination
12/13/2024
Troy Carter was a correctional officer and shift supervisor with the rank of lieutenant at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in West Virginia. Carter received a call from Major Larry Warden in May 2022 “informing him that he was being suspend