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GoFund Me - Fundraiser for the Mollicone Family
07/15/2025

On June 25, 2025, Officer Romano Mollicone and his family experienced a devastating house fire. Thankfully, everyone is safe; however, they have lost many of their belongings and are facing significant challenges during this difficult time.

John Forlivio Obituary
07/15/2025

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Stamford Advocate Police News

Car slams through glass facade of UConn Stamford building after two-vehicle crash, police say
12/26/2025

"Two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection, and one ended up going into the UConn building," police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said.

Stamford police ID suspect in East Side car break-ins
12/24/2025

Police released a photo of the suspect last week asking the public to help identify them.

Stamford police arrest Georgia man after traffic stop turns up illegal handgun, officials say
12/22/2025

Yates, a convicted felon, was caught concealing a permitless Ruger LCP .380, police said.

Former New Canaan food services director gets 1 year in $500K scheme to steal student lunch money
12/22/2025

The former director of food services for New Canaan schools is serving a one-year sentence in a lunch money skimming scheme.

Stamford police seek suspect in East Side vehicle break-ins, officials say
12/20/2025

Police said the thefts all took place between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. over a week period.

Fundraiser aims to bring man believed to have died from cold in Stamford back to Guatemala
12/17/2025

The family wants to bring the man back to Guatemala, where his parents are buried, they said in the GoFundMe campaign.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Approvals for expansion plans for church in Stamford postponed
12/26/2025

The church is also seeking permission to allow "tandem parking," where vehicle are parked back to back, not normally allowed under the city zoning regulations.

Car slams through glass facade of UConn Stamford building after two-vehicle crash, police say
12/26/2025

"Two vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection, and one ended up going into the UConn building," police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said.

Stamford's New Covenant Center hosts annual Christmas luncheon
12/25/2025

Stamford's New Covenant Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, hosted its annual Christmas luncheon on Thursday.

Stamford police ID suspect in East Side car break-ins
12/24/2025

Police released a photo of the suspect last week asking the public to help identify them.

Stamford woman bakes 15,000 cookies in one week to help local seniors
12/24/2025

The idea for Cookies and Cocktails for a Cause came about from the isolation felt during the COVID pandemic.

Stamford police arrest Georgia man after traffic stop turns up illegal handgun, officials say
12/22/2025

Yates, a convicted felon, was caught concealing a permitless Ruger LCP .380, police said.

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'It needed to be finished': N.Y. undersheriff graduates college decades after joining sheriff's office
12/25/2025

After 25 years in law enforcement, Jeff Passino crossed the graduation stage — not for a promotion, but to fulfill a promise to himself

BWC: N.J. officers aid in rescue teenagers who fell through icy lake, warn others away
12/25/2025

“No ice in our area should ever be considered safe, regardless of recent cold temperatures or appearances,” the Mount Holly Police Department said

BWC: Mich. officers respond to rescue choking 1-year-old
12/24/2025

"Officer [Matt] Virgadamo’s response represents policing at its very best,” Sterling Heights Police Chief Andy Satterfield stated

Ky. PD to test drone vendors for proposed DFR program
12/24/2025

Drones as first responders are flown to the site of priority calls to assess the situation before police officers, firefighters or emergency medical crews arrive on the scene

Watch: Ohio cop pulls over ‘Santa’ with CCW for speeding, issues festive warning
12/26/2025

“Santa has a CCW?” the Fulton County deputy said with a laugh. “Times are rough!”

After losing a K-9 partner, LASD deputy helps spark safer armor for police dogs
12/26/2025

Developed after the 2022 death of K-9 Jack, the modular vest protects the most vulnerable areas without compromising mobility

Public Safety Labor News

Grievance Delay Insufficient To Show Duty Of Fair Representation Violation
12/13/2025

In 2021, the Detroit Police Lieu­tenants & Sergeants Association filed four separate grievances on behalf of Sherell Stanley against the Detroit Police Department. One, Grievance 21-014, sought six hours of overtime pay she claimed she was owed. Two others, Grievance 21-006 for a back injury and Gri

“COVID Ate My Homework” Does Not Excuse Officer’s Untimely ULP Charge
12/13/2025

In June 2022, Mary White, a deputy correctional officer with the Will County Sheriff’s Department in Illinois, was ter­minated. The termination came just two months after she had completed workers’ compensation paperwork, which she had filed due to complications stemming from a December 2020 COVID-1

Double Whammy ULP Decisions Against Pennsylvania Police Chief With Anti-Union Bias
12/12/2025

A Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board hearing examiner issued two compan­ion decisions on August 21, 2025, together finding that the Jenkintown Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department and Police Chief Thomas Scott committed mul­tiple unfair labor practices under the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act

Supreme Court Rejects Retired Firefighter’s ADA Claim
12/12/2025

Karyn Stanley joined the Sanford, Florida, Fire Department in 1999 and served for nearly two decades. In 2016 she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but continued working for two more years until the progression of her condition forced her to retire on disabil­ity in 2018. At the time she was hi

Sheriff CBA’s Vacation Cap Provision Trumps Inconsistent Past Practice
12/12/2025

The Michigan Employment Rela­tions Commission (MERC) rejected an unfair labor practice charge filed by the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, challenging the County’s decision to strictly enforce a contractual 320-hour vacation cap after years of allowing employees to exceed it. The U

No Appeal Rights For Police Chief Deprived Of Pensionable Overtime
12/12/2025

Jack Soberick began serving in the Lansford Borough Police Depart­ment in Pennsylvania in 1996, became Chief of Police in 2016, and retired in 2022. As Chief of Police, his individ­ual employment contract contained three key provisions. The first was a “me-too” clause guaranteeing him any economic o