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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

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/john-forlivio-obituary?id=58766167

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Stamford Advocate Police News

13-year-old killed in Stamford hit-and-run crash identified as Dolan Middle School student
08/04/2025

The student "was a sweet, kind, and joyful child," the school principal said in a message to the community.

Stamford police locate suspected driver in hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old boy
08/04/2025

Police say they have located the 41-year-old driver and his vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old boy Saturday night.

Stamford police release photos of car involved in hit-and-run death of 13-year-old
08/03/2025

Based on evidence gathered at the scene, Stamford police said they believe the vehicle involved is a 2003-2005 silver Honda Accord.

Stamford community reeling where residents tried to save 13-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run crash
08/03/2025

The boy and a family member on a scooter had pulled over to the side of the road and were idling when a vehicle struck the mini bike, Stamford police said.

Stamford man gets more than 6 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl
07/30/2025

Officials said Darius Gamble pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

Driver seriously hurt in Stamford dump truck crash on Long Ridge Road, police say
07/29/2025

A Connecticut driver is expected to survive after colliding into the back of a dump truck Monday night, police say.

Stamford Advocate Local News

13-year-old killed in Stamford hit-and-run crash identified as Dolan Middle School student
08/04/2025

The student "was a sweet, kind, and joyful child," the school principal said in a message to the community.

Stamford police locate suspected driver in hit-and-run crash that killed 13-year-old boy
08/04/2025

Police say they have located the 41-year-old driver and his vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 13-year-old boy Saturday night.

In downtown Stamford, construction set to finally begin on 13-story apartment building
08/04/2025

The lot where the apartment building is due to rise has been vacant for many years, and it was once the site of a Dress Barn store.

Stamford police release photos of car involved in hit-and-run death of 13-year-old
08/03/2025

Based on evidence gathered at the scene, Stamford police said they believe the vehicle involved is a 2003-2005 silver Honda Accord.

Stamford community reeling where residents tried to save 13-year-old boy killed in hit-and-run crash
08/03/2025

The boy and a family member on a scooter had pulled over to the side of the road and were idling when a vehicle struck the mini bike, Stamford police said.

Stamford committee backs hike in building permit fees, sends plan to Board of Reps
08/03/2025

The increase would only apply to commercial projects that cost more than $1 million.

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Animal escaping heat slips into squad car, 'assaults' N.C. cop
08/03/2025

A Reidsville Police Department was assaulted in his patrol car by an angry bird hiding in the backseat on a 105-degree day

124 years after line-of-duty death, Conn. officer finally gets a proper gravestone
08/03/2025

New Haven Officer Hugh McKeon was shot in the line of duty in 1901; McKeon's great-great-grandnephew updated his gravestone and dedicated it with members of the PD

Pa. fire, police officials ask lawmakers for support to recruit younger generation
08/03/2025

A bill currently circulating in the state senate would provide more funding to community colleges for public safety training

Brad Paisley brings Conn. officers on stage during performance
08/02/2025

"Being invited on stage was something our officers will never forget, and it meant a lot to everyone in the department," the Bridgeport Police Department posted

N.J. trooper kills ex-girlfriend, firefighter before taking his own life
08/05/2025

Authorities say the trooper followed his ex-girlfriend home before fatally shooting her and her new partner in a targeted attack

Atlanta PD officers don new uniforms ahead of World Cup
08/04/2025

“We wanted it to be something ... aligned with many law enforcement agencies around the globe,” Chief Darin Schierbaum said of the uniforms' checkered blue design

Public Safety Labor News

Conservative Group’s Attack On Phoenix Police Bargaining Integrity Rejected By Court
07/11/2025

The Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, sought drafts of a proposed 2024 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA), as well as communications about PLEA’s failure to submit a draft MOU

NJ Court Reverses AG’s Takeover Of Local Police Department
07/11/2025

In March 2023, the New Jersey Office of Attorney General took the extraordinary step of taking over the Paterson Police Department (PPD) following an officer-involved shooting. The AG justified the takeover of the department by citing to, among other things, “the loss of faith in the leadership of t

NJ Fire Chief Not Bound By Unratified, Secret Compensatory Time Settlement
07/11/2025

A June 2016 memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the City of Jersey City and IAFF Local 1066 included a compensatory time forfeiture clause (CT Forfeiture Clause) to deter sick leave abuse. The clause, deeply unpopular with the members of the Local, stripped firefighters of their compensatory time

NY Court Precludes Cross Examination Of Police Officers On Civilian Review Board Findings
07/11/2025

In the midst of United States v. Clanton, a criminal trial, the State of New York identified substantiated allegations by the Internal Affairs Bureau (“IAB”) against several law enforcement witnesses that did not involve any adverse credibility findings. The State filed a motion to preclude cross-ex

DC Firefighters Third-Party Impasse Procedures Negotiable For Mandatory Subjects Of Bargaining
07/11/2025

Article 6 of the CBA between IAFF Local 36 and the District of Columbia Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services established a procedure for resolving impasses in “impacts and effects” bargaining. Specifically, it required the Department to notify the Union of proposed changes, negotiate up

State Police Officer’s Retaliation And Constructive Discharge Suits May Proceed
07/11/2025

Joseph T. Baker, a former Massachusetts State Police officer with 25 years of service, resigned in 2019 and subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police Department and several individuals, including his supervisor in Troop D, Major Thomas Majenski. Baker alleged multiple claim