BRIDGEPORT – On Friday, Mayor Bill Finch announced that he is reappointing Police Chief Joseph Gaudett, Jr. to the post as the top law enforcement official in the state’s largest city.
Gaudett was initially appointed to a five-year term in December 2010. His first contract was approved by the city council. The five-year reappointment will expire in December of 2020.
Authority is granted to the mayor to reappoint the police chief by the Bridgeport City Charter.
In a statement, Finch noted that Gaudett’s reappointment is due in part to trusted leadership, proven ability to keep our streets safe, and devotion to working with the re-entry community.
“Police Chief Gaudett has proven himself to be a trustworthy leader as Bridgeport’s top law enforcement official,” said Mayor Finch. “He’s made tough decisions that have resulted in a stronger department. He’s earned the trust of our community by serving as a strong voice for fair and honest law enforcement practices. He’s led-the-charge in cracking down on crime in the state’s largest city, which has resulted in some of the lowest crime rates the city has experienced in nearly a half-century. And, through his work with Project Longevity, he’s successfully brought officers, community partners, and the state to the table in order to ensure that those re-entering our community after serving time are set up for future success. For these reasons and many others, I’m honored to reappoint Police Chief Gaudett to a second five-year term.”
