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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

Stamford man caught in NY after South End shooting, police say
04/21/2026

The suspect is accused of trying to gun a person down then fleeing to Mamaroneck, where he was captured by local authorities, police said.

New Hampshire woman led cops on chase after fleeing Stamford hit-and-run on I-95, police say
04/20/2026

Troopers found an illegal firearm in the car after the chase, officials said.

Stamford apartments condemned after stairway, deck collapse; 7 rescued, officials say
04/18/2026

First responders found a deck and stairway leading to upper-floor apartments had pulled away from the Greenwich Avenue building.

Fairfield robbery suspect now charged in attempted Stamford heist, police say
04/17/2026

A search of the suspect's home turned up a bag containing a gun and ski masks, police say.

Stamford man robbed woman on Broad Street, police say
04/16/2026

The woman was dragged to the ground during the struggle, police say, and sustained scrapes and bruises.

Woman punched judicial marshal at Stamford courthouse, state police say
04/15/2026

The woman tried to bypass the check-in area before striking the marshal, police said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford man caught in NY after South End shooting, police say
04/21/2026

The suspect is accused of trying to gun a person down then fleeing to Mamaroneck, where he was captured by local authorities, police said.

Stamford Board of Education to name new superintendent next week
04/21/2026

All three finalists are acting superintendents, said board President Andy George.

New Hampshire woman led cops on chase after fleeing Stamford hit-and-run on I-95, police say
04/20/2026

Troopers found an illegal firearm in the car after the chase, officials said.

Barnes & Noble bookstore closing in Stamford Town Center after 19 years
04/20/2026

The store's final day will be July 15, and the company says "great sales" will be held while the store remains open.

A Stamford lawmaker got an email at Olive Garden. It led to meeting the pope.
04/19/2026

Getting that email, “was like an out of body experience,” he said.

Stamford apartments condemned after stairway, deck collapse; 7 rescued, officials say
04/18/2026

First responders found a deck and stairway leading to upper-floor apartments had pulled away from the Greenwich Avenue building.

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Kan. paramedic won't be penalized for using ambulance equipment to try to save K-9
04/20/2026

The Kansas Board of EMS dismissed a case brought against Bryan Shastid, who helped officers perform CPR on K-9 Bane after the dog was strangled by a suspect

'Deputy Dale' joins Ill. sheriff's office as therapy dog
04/19/2026

“It’s a barrier breaker because when people see Dale, they’re not scared so much anymore,” said Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns

'Break down barriers': Pa. officer, PD partner with community group to give bicycles to kids
04/19/2026

"This is building relationships with youth, and it's an excellent way to break down barriers between law enforcement and the kids," Johnstown Police Officer Chas Cypher said

'Deliberate act': Man drives car into Philadelphia Police station lobby, injuring 5
04/21/2026

The man crashed into the station shortly after he was involved in a domestic call, Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Kevin Bethel stated

Qualified immunity for officer denied after appeals court finds use of force 'unreasonable' in fatal OIS
04/21/2026

The court stated that the hatchet-wielding man was at least 25 feet away when a Chesterfield County officer fired, ruling that the suspect did not pose an immediate threat

'Shots Fired' podcast: Breaking down the fatal shooting of Chicago officer by her colleague
04/21/2026

A step-by-step review of body camera video examines the moments leading to Officer Krystal Rivera’s death, highlighting lessons on pursuit tactics, doorway entries and officer-down response

Public Safety Labor News

Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge To Termination
04/10/2026

William Shelton was a police officer employed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Ohio. Outside of his police duties, Shelton also performed as a rap artist and maintained several public social-media accounts. Although supervisors were aware that Shelton made music, his public Y

Arbitrator Exceeded Jurisdiction By Resolving Related Dispute Not Submitted For Resolution
04/10/2026

The Ohio Township Police Associ­ation in Pennsylvania filed a grievance after Ohio Township refused to place a police officer (Officer) on administrative duty under Pennsylvania’s Act 59, which governs the treatment of law enforce­ment officers experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Appeals Court Overturns NYC Correction Officers’ Union President’s Sentence Reduction For Conspiracy And Fraud Convictions
04/10/2026

Norman Seabrook served for many years as president of the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Associ­ation (COBA). In that role, Seabrook exercised control over millions of dollars in union funds and occupied a position of trust with respect to COBA’s mem­bership. While serving in that role

City’s Use Of Private Investigators For Sick Checks Does Not Violate New York Law
04/10/2026

On Veterans Day 2021, Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio who was on leave under New York’s General Municipal Law 207-c for an on-duty injury, discovered that she was being followed and photo­graphed by a private investigator working on behalf of the City of Yonkers.The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, a

New Jersey PERC Restrains Arbitration Of Grievance Challenging Sick Leave Verification For Mandatory Overtime
04/10/2026

To address a chronic inability to meet minimum staffing needs at its correctional facility, Hudson County, New Jersey, unilaterally amended its mandatory overtime policy on June 13, 2024. The new provision stipulated that an officer refusing mandatory overtime citing sickness must comply with specif

No ULP When City Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors
04/10/2026

The Rochester Fire Fighters Asso­ciation, Local 1071, in New York filed an improper practice charge alleging that the City of Rochester violated § 209-a.1(d) of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act by refusing to bargain over the impact of the City’s issuance of incorrect W-2 forms to bargainin