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Stamford Advocate Police News
NY man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2020 Stamford murder
07/02/2025
A judge rejected the defendant's attempts to withdraw a previous guilty plea in the killing.
Police identify Stamford man found dead in car near Cove Road Tuesday
07/02/2025
Police said they were unsure as of Wednesday whether the death was criminal in nature.
Body found in vehicle on Cove Road in Stamford, police say
07/02/2025
Police said the cause of the death was not immediately obvious, and officers are still investigating.
Felon accused of high-speed CT chase after robbing and assaulting NYPD cop held on $1M bond
06/27/2025
A judge on Friday criticized the New York man's "demeanor," saying it "displays contempt for these proceedings."
Man suffers hypothermia in Stamford after sailboat capsizes in Long Island Sound, official says
06/27/2025
"Once he flipped, it was so rough he couldn't get the boat unflipped," according to a witness who called 911.
'Alert' Stamford residents helped capture suspects wanted for robbing NYPD officer, police say
06/26/2025
An NYPD helicopter and multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the pursuit that crossed state lines and ended in a crash and foot chase in Stamford.
Stamford Advocate Local News
'Goodfellas,' 'The Sopranos' actor visits Stamford ShopRite to promote beef jerky brand
07/10/2025
Tony Darrow stopped by Stamford July 10 to meet with fans and promote JailHouse Beef Jerky.
How loud is too loud for music in Stamford? It’ll be up to the Board of Representatives to decide.
07/09/2025
The decision comes after the commission denied a two-day music festival that would've been in Cummings Park.
Stamford's 'Summer in the Park' features Busta Rhymes, more: What to know about the concert series
07/08/2025
The multi-day event will also include the popular Hey Stamford! Food Festival.
Stamford's Palace Theatre to close this summer for renovations but still host education programs
07/06/2025
The Triple Threat Performer camp at the theatre will still take place while work on the roughly 98-year-old building is ongoing.
Stamford Parks and Recreation OKs tiki bar pop-up at Cummings Park, irking some neighbors
07/06/2025
The man behind the project, who is a co-founder of the company that runs the Hey Stamford! Food Festival at Mill River, said he'd host this event at a loss.
Stamford considers requiring permits for food delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats
07/05/2025
An ordinance in Boston that inspired the idea called for food delivery apps to obtain and renew yearly permits and obtain insurance for a company's drivers.
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BWC: Murder suspect produces gun, shoots at NYPD, N.J. officers before fatal OIS
07/09/2025
Two officers were wounded in the shootout that unfolded when a man shot at NYPD and Woodbridge PD officers
BWC: Dagger-wielding man comes ‘within a millimeter’ of stabbing Fla. officer before fatal OIS
07/08/2025
Volusia County deputies and Daytona Beach officers entered a home to seek out a suspect in a double stabbing; after they went in, the suspect charged an officer with a dagger
NLEOMF releases mid-year LODD report for 2025, officer fatalities down 53%
07/08/2025
As of June 2025, line of duty deaths decreased by 53% compared with the same period in 2024
BWC: Suspect’s weapon fires during struggle, wounding Chicago officer before fatal OIS
07/10/2025
Officers told the suspect to “stop reaching” as they struggled on the ground
Calif. city council approves $2M in bonuses for police recruitment, retention
07/10/2025
The $2 million includes a $15,000 bonus per hire, a $15,000 bonus for existing officers not to quit and bonuses of $5,000 each to officers who refer successful job candidates
Ill. police to roll out body cameras with real-time translation capabilities
07/10/2025
The Joliet Police Department intends to use the Axon Body 4 cams to improve communication with its community, more than 25% of which speaks a language other than English
Public Safety Labor News
Internal Complaints Against Chief Do Not Cloak Georgia Officer With First Amendment Protections
06/13/2025
Daniel Kang, an Asian man, began working as a corporal for the Savannah Police Department (SPD) in Georgia beginning in 2012. In April 2020, Kang and other officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Kahlil Kelly. During the operation, they detained Darryl Faitele, mistakenly believing him to b
NJ Court Overturns Arbitration Award That Repudiated 30-Year Past Practice
06/13/2025
The 2013 CBA between the Newark Fire Officers Union and the City of Newark provided two terminal leave options for retiring officers. The traditional option allowed the officer to remain on the payroll and receive full salary, earning pension credits, while not reporting for work during their termi
Union President Engaged In Protected Concerted Activity When Sharing Confidential Report
06/13/2025
Alicia Bragg, who served as president of the Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE) Troopers Unit, was appointed to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Strategic Improvement Committee (SIC), which was tasked with analyzing a climate survey of troopers to guide organizational improvements. On
No Statute Of Limitations Bar For 6-Year-Old Utah POST Violation
06/13/2025
In 2014, Quintin Grillone, a police officer in Murray City, Utah, resigned while under investigation for allegedly providing false information to a prosecutor handling a traffic citation against his mother. Grillone, while in uniform, accompanied his mother to court and reportedly gave inaccurate d
Untimely Grievant Not Afforded ‘Second Bite Of Apple’ In Pension Appeal
06/13/2025
Kenneth Zipovsky had been employed as a police officer for the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania since 1993. The CBA between the Fraternal Order of Police, Power City Lodge No. 18 and the City outlined three different pension options for officers based on their date of hire: Plans A, B, and C, each wi
Cook County CO Wins ADA Remedy For Unlawful Fitness-For-Duty Exam
06/13/2025
John Nawara, a correctional officer at Cook County Jail and employee of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois since 1998, was involved in several altercations with colleagues in 2016, including his superior officer and human resources personnel. As a result, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office