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MORE RECENT PROMOTIONS- Rich Azzarito to Lieutenant, Milton Johnson to Sergeant and James Kennedy to Detective.

Congratulations to those members recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant- Jason Amato, Michaeal Burdo, Angelo Collazo, Louis Cortello, Sue Cortello, Mathew Cosgrove, Pasquale Feola, John Gale, James Geremia, Jeffrey Grice, Edward Golding, John Klesyk, Joseph Morales, Ronald Mercado, James Myers, Nancy O'donnell, Edward Rivera, Bradford Seeley. Philip Sharpe and Luigi Tucciarone.

 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
P.O. Jimmy Myers (826 Paranormal) Update-The Holiday season a time for giving and caring of all young and old. .Stepping away from their dangerous patrol work and paranormal investigating, the East Coast Paranormal Police donated portions of the proceeds from their haunted tour they ran in October. . The tour included several haunted locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The final stop was a walking tour of the abandoned Poli Palace Theater. The ECPP was founded by Bridgeport Police Officer James Myers. Myers started off in high school 22 years ago taking photos of Urban Decay and Abandoned buildings. His interest lead to further training at Chamberlain School of Design and Paier College of Art in the graphic design field. Myers then joined the Bridgeport police department in 1998., where he started to get assignments searching very historical and abandoned buildings throughout the city. Myers always has his camera handy waiting for that once in a life time shot. People started to make comments about his photographs, stating that there were very unusual images appearing in his pictures. Myers researched the objects and realized he might be treading on the waters of the supernatural. He then started to investigate and research possible haunted locations for World famous ghost hunter Lorraine Warren. As time went on people started to take notice of 826 Paranormal , his trade name. Officers then started to come forward with their personal stories and experiences dealing with the paranormal .After noticing how many police officers where interested in the paranormal , he pulled together some of the best investigators ,and this is how the East Coast Paranormal Police was born.
The group is currently working with people from the A&E network on a possible TV show. Myers stated “ We chose the Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. COPS.” This organization supports the families of fallen police officers in times of need. Myers stated “ People can not imagine the pressure that is put on police families in it self.” “ We know every time we leave our families to go to work it might be the last time.” Myers added “ It is a hard ,but true fact, we never know if we are coming home.” Using our fund-raising events with support of the local businesses and the City of Bridgeport ,we have a chance to give support to these families of the fallen officers..
The East Coast Paranormal Police are going to be running the haunted tour 2 times in 2010, The dates have not been chosen yet. The group is looking forward to making Halloween a city wide week long festival to raise money for some of the local charities.

Congratulations to Ray Masek on his recent promotion to LT.

Congratulations to those promoted on 11/16/09.  Promoted to Assistant Chief- Lynn Kerwin.  To Captain- Joseph Savino Jr., Armando Perez, Robert Evans and Aida Remele.  To Lieutenant- Brett Hyman, John Cueto, Kevin Gilleran and William Bailey.  To Detective- David Garcia, Joseph Badolato, Martin Heanue, Todd Hoben, Mark Graham, James Borrico, John Burke, William Reilly, Mark Belinkie and Jorge Cintron.

CT Post Blog Link (11/17/09)

UNION EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS- The final results are in.

President-   Chuck Paris

Vice President- Bernard Webb

Treasurer-  Brad Seely

Those positions that do not require a runoff are Secretary (Rich Mercado) and the 6 positions on the Executive Board.  The 6 executive board members are as follows: John Whalen, Ed Perez, Ricky Lopez, Danny Gomez, Chris Borona and Brian Pisanelli.

All members should see a member of the E-board for copies of the updated collective bargaining agreement.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

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Link-ST Vincents Immediate Health Care site

Workers Compensation Guide:
1) All injuries MUST be reported to your supervisor
             list all injuries:neck, shoulder, knee, etc.
2)You MUST report to ST. Vincent's Urgent Care
             Center, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE TREATED
             AT THE ER.
3)Following your initial visit at St. V's. you are NOT
             required to return even if they instructed you
             to do so(if you treat at ST. V's. 2x they become
             your doctor for that injury)
4)You may treat with any doctor that is in the Berkley
             system after your initial ST. V's. visit.  This
             is your legal right.
5) See union office for list of network providers.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-1-800-864-2742.  EAP is for all  members of the Bridgeport Police Department and their family members.  Or you can visit Behavioral Health Consultants Employee Assistance Program by clicking below.
 

Behavioral Health Consultants

UNION CONTRACT:  The 2008-2012 collective bargaining agreement is available online .  The previous 2004-2008 agreement is also available available. 

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