About Bridgeport Police Department

Bridgeport is the largest city of Connecticut State with a population of 144,399 (as of 2019). It is a historic seaport city of Connecticut and 5th most densely populated city in New England. Bordered by the Fairfield, Trumbull, Stratford towns, the city of Bridgeport lies 60 miles from Manhattan, in the Fairfield County. After a major decline in the industrial sector, Bridgeport has now moved to a service-based economy. However, some of the industrial activities, such as health care, finance, and education are continued. Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s medical center are the two biggest employers in the city. It has earned the name of “The park city” due to its public park system. Bridgeport became an independent township in 1821 and it was officially incorporated as a city in 1836.

The new Chief of Police, Armando “A.J.” Perez, supervises the Bridgeport police department. Bridgeport police department was founded in 1837 as a city law enforcement agency in the city. The police department is located at:

300 Congress St,

Bridgeport

CT 06604

Bridgeport police department has a staff of over 376 employees, including officers and support staff. The City limits encompass 19.4 square miles. Bridgeport Police Department mission is “to serve the community through the protection of life and property and the prevention of crime”.

To succeed at the Bridgeport police department test, candidates must take three different kinds of exam. First, the police written test – which tests an applicant’s ability at math, memory, reading comprehension, incident report writing, and situational awareness. Second, candidates must take a fitness exam – testing endurance, upper body strength, and mobility. Finally, candidates take an oral board exam. Success at all three parts of the Bridgeport police test means the highest scoring applicants will make it through to the local police academy.