Connecticut
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
Officers take to the ice to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Westport Police Athletic League skating rink
“Anything any of us could have needed, if we asked him for help on something, Alex Hamzy was always there to offer a hand.”
“Dustin DeMonte was one of those officers who was not just doing a job. He was working for the community.”
The footage is part of a preliminary report by the state’s Office of the Inspector General
Bristol police said Officer Alec Iurato was hit by gunfire and returned fire, killing the shooter
The officers were responding to a 911 call about an apparent dispute between two brothers that appears to have been a deliberate act to lure LE to the scene
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Bristol Police Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were killed, and Officer Alec Iurato was wounded
The Conn. officer was hailed a hero for helping subdue the suspect after the officer had been shot
Predators pose as teens online to coerce young girls and boys into sharing nude photos or videos of themselves
“It’s a tough time for everyone in your position, I’m here with you,” Trooper Kyle Kaelberer said
West Haven city officials are now working to address a gap in the city’s charter
The court rejected a challenge by the Connecticut State Police Union, which argued the law violates troopers’ contracts
Since recreational weed became legal in Connecticut last year, Chief William Baldwin wants as many DRE-trained officers as possible
The Norwich Police Department says the study’s findings fit perfectly with its latest recruiting campaign
A suspended officer and his employee are accused of killing at least 10 dogs they didn’t think could be sold or trained
Three state police departments engaged the pursuit before the armed suspect was taken into custody
Police said the 25-year-old woman has been linked to 41 recent vehicle break-ins
K-9 Selma hit the beat in 2013 to detect an isolated compound found on memory boards in phones and computers
While state leaders say the bill is vital to maintaining high standards, the state’s largest police union calls it “overkill”
Atlas One allows police to send out immediate, targeted notifications to mobile devices that have the app
Nine of the top 10 officers are eligible to retire as of July 1
Officer Diane Gonzalez, 47, never came out of her coma; the crash also killed Sgt. Dario Aponte
The team will give families an alternative to calling police if they’re concerned about a loved one’s behavior, the mayor and police chief have said
Hartford Police praised the officer for her courage and professionalism
Officer Scott Dupointe was driving down the road when a man strolled by and began firing
The officer had his emergency lights on when he was struck by another vehicle, police said
Officers in two separate incidents this week were in their cruisers when they found themselves suddenly under fire
With a license plate that reads, “FALLEN,” the 2010 Scion now bears the names of 347 law enforcement officers
Officer Jeremy Brewer has given about 25 death notifications, but he says he tries not to keep count
The grant-funded program was created in consultation with the FAA and required six weeks of training
The death toll climbed to 49 on Friday
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