The Public Safety Committee works to promote the safety and security of the community. It consists of neighbors from all areas of Black Rock working together in a variety of roles to enhance the quality of life which Black Rock has always enjoyed. Heading this committee is a chairperson who oversees area coordinators, who in turn communicate directly with street captains.

The Committee chairperson serves as the liaison between the police department and the area coordinators.  Additionally, the chairperson in conjunction with the BRCC Executive Board organizes meetings with residents, police and elected officials and runs educational forums to promote crime prevention and safety awareness.

Help Make a Difference!
By cooperating with each other and the police, people can help fight crime in their community the most effective way - before it begins.

Crime prevention is reliant on a positive relationship between the Police Department and our community. We are pleased that the Bridgeport Police Department has formed an active partnership with the BRCC.  Through our Neighborhood Block Watch program, we are making things hard for criminals to impact our community.

This community-based crime prevention program is a simple and direct approach toward protecting Black Rockers from criminal attacks. The program involves the reduction of criminal opportunity through our participation in crime prevention measures, such as being alert and aware, reporting suspicious and criminal activity to the police, and initiating actions which reduce criminal opportunity.  Please join in our efforts to create a safer Black Rock by volunteering to become an area coordinator or street captain or by volunteering to assist in ongoing education and safety awareness programs.

For more information on this program and how to join, click here.

Neighborhood Safety Reminders . . .

Speeding is an issue throughout the neighborhood and we ask all of you to pay close attention to your speed. Please make a conscious effort to SLOW DOWN.

Is there a street light out?  Write down the number on the pole and email it to Public Facilities at GrabaT0@ci.bridgeport.ct.us, or call their office at 203-576-7130. Public Facilities will arrange with UI to have it fixed which should only take a few days. The city pays the UI for each street light whether it's lit or not so both from a tax dollar and public safety standpoint, it's in our interest to make sure they're all lit!

Strategic Enforcement Team

The BRCC is working with the Bridgeport Police Department's Strategic Enforcement Team to keep our community safe.  This specialized unit works to improve the quality of life of city residents through the use of crime suppression in targeted areas, dealing with crime “hot-spots” or unusual patrol problems, while aggressively enforcing state laws and city ordinances such as underage drinking, sales of liquor to minors, speeding, etc.  The team is on duty every day from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am.

The officers rely on a partnership with the community to help them day in and day out.  The West Side officers have graciously offered their contact information.  If you would like to report an urgent matter or emergency, contact 911.  If you would like to discuss an ongoing concern or non-emergency matter with a SET officer, you can contact one of them directly.

• Sergeant John Evans - john.evans@bridgeportct.gov  - cell # 449-0488

• Officer Artur Calvao  - arthur.calvao@bridgeportct.gov  - cell # 727-1986

• Officer Edward Golding  - edward.golding@bridgeportct.gov  - cell # 275-6445

• Officer Gerardo Ortiz  - gerardo.ortiz@bridgeportct.gov  - cell # 275-6453

• Officer Gabe Meszaros  - gabor.meszaros@bridgeportct.gov