Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department are reporting that overall crime statistics throughout the city are down on a year-over-year basis.
According to a press statement from Ganim”™s office, shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport are down by nearly 34%, with non-fatal shooting victims at a 40% decrease and fatal shooting victims at a 33% decrease.
Ganim”™s office credited the police department”™s “large social media presence” for updating residents on criminal activity, adding that officers have been “heavily involved in community affairs in recent months, allowing neighborhoods to build relationships with those that protect them.” Police Chief Roderick Porter acknowledged his force is down by 60 officers but added city residents “have begun to feel safer.”
“With safety being my number one priority in Bridgeport, I”™m very happy that we are starting to see a decline in our crime statistics,” said Ganim, who is currently running for re-election. “Our residents deserve to feel safe, especially during the warmer seasons, so our children and families can enjoy all the amenities and events that Bridgeport has to offer.”
