Bridgeport residents voice concerns during public safety community forum

<p>Several residents in Bridgeport are seeking changes after complaining of several issues in the North End.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 20, 2017, 10:46 AM

Updated 2,389 days ago

Share:

Several residents in Bridgeport are seeking changes after complaining of several issues in the North End.
The residents voiced their concerns Thursday night during a public safety community forum at Blackham School.
Dozens of people came out for the forum, many of them outspoken about problems they say have been happening for a long time.
Several of them brought up the lack of parking, aggressive driving, and drug trafficking in the neighborhood, as well as underage drinking, and parties at Sacred Heart University.
Mayor Ganim, Chief AJ Perez and city councilmembers were also present listening to the concerns.
They say they understand where they're coming from and have been working to address some of the problems.
For example, according to police, they have been running extra security detail to curb illegal activities.


More from News 12
5:11
 All I-95 lanes in Norwalk reopen one day after overpass demolition

All I-95 lanes in Norwalk reopen one day after overpass demolition

1:31
Steady rain, cooler feel Sunday in Connecticut; warmer start to workweek

Steady rain, cooler feel Sunday in Connecticut; warmer start to workweek

0:42
Texas, prolific retired Connecticut State Police K-9, dies from illness

Texas, prolific retired Connecticut State Police K-9, dies from illness

2:06
New guidance says women need to be screened for breast cancer at 40 or younger

New guidance says women need to be screened for breast cancer at 40 or younger

0:34
State police: Merging car collided with tanker to cause I-95 overpass fire

State police: Merging car collided with tanker to cause I-95 overpass fire

0:32
Fairfield Avenue overpass damaged by fire fully demolished

Fairfield Avenue overpass damaged by fire fully demolished

1:51
Stamford FD: 67-year-old man found dead inside hoarder house following fire

Stamford FD: 67-year-old man found dead inside hoarder house following fire

0:21
Northbound lanes on I-95 in Norwalk back open following massive fire

Northbound lanes on I-95 in Norwalk back open following massive fire

0:22
 Officials: 2-car crash in Orange hospitalizes 7

Officials: 2-car crash in Orange hospitalizes 7

0:32
 Police: Contractor failed to complete project and refund Orange homeowners

Police: Contractor failed to complete project and refund Orange homeowners

1:32
Knowing the early warning signs during Stroke Awareness Month

Knowing the early warning signs during Stroke Awareness Month

3:21
Bridge over section of I-95 in process of being demolished due to damage from truck fire

Bridge over section of I-95 in process of being demolished due to damage from truck fire

2:17
Norwalk company's custom truck was key tool to putting out I-95 tanker fire

Norwalk company's custom truck was key tool to putting out I-95 tanker fire

1:33
Norwalk restaurant owners say I-95 closure is severely impacting business

Norwalk restaurant owners say I-95 closure is severely impacting business

2:26
Gov. Lamont declares state of emergency in response to the I-95 tractor-trailer fire

Gov. Lamont declares state of emergency in response to the I-95 tractor-trailer fire

2:06
Merritt Parkway accident causes commute nightmare for some

Merritt Parkway accident causes commute nightmare for some

0:24
First selectwoman of Weston thanked an animal rescue group for helping save a baby owl

First selectwoman of Weston thanked an animal rescue group for helping save a baby owl

Bridgeport police seize an illegal stolen firearm

Bridgeport police seize an illegal stolen firearm

1:19
Man who oversaw cleanup of I-95 Bridgeport crash in 2004 reflects on Norwalk fire

Man who oversaw cleanup of I-95 Bridgeport crash in 2004 reflects on Norwalk fire

10 organizations to donate to in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

10 organizations to donate to in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities