AROUND THE COUNTRY HARTFORD,CT. Hartford Police Officer Robert Garten was killed in an vehicle accident when a teenage driver plowed into his patrol car. Robert Garten, a 34-yearold Hartford police officer, was killed and another was critically injured on duty after a teenage driver drove into their patrol car on Wednesday, September 7. On Wednesday night, the teenage driver, identified as an 11th-grade student, Richard Barrington, 18, was pulled over by Barrington because of a traffic signal violation. During the traffic stop, police officers discovered that the car’s registration had been canceled. The teenager then tried to flee the scene, prompting the officers to give chase. During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly ran two red lights and crashed into another police car occupied by Robert Garten and Officer Brian Kearney. The collision resulted in the tragic death of Robert Garten, who succumbed to his injuries. Officer Kearney, who was seriously injured, was taken to the hospital, where his condition was reported to be stabilizing after the accident. The tragic death of Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten, an eightyear veteran who served in the street crimes unit of the Hartford 26 The BLUES Police Department, focusing on gun violence and firearms removal, has shocked the Hartford community. On Thursday, in a press conference, the Hartford Police Department, lost in a fog of grief, paid homage to Officer Robert Garten as the flags outside the building flew at half-staff. Police Chief Jason Thody described Garten as a devoted officer who lived for his job and praised his exemplary service in the department. “[Bobby] was an amazing person who exemplified what it means to be a Hartford police officer. His commitment to serve was above reproach. Our HPD family has come together to support Bobby’s family, honor his memory, and do what he would want us to do, protect and serve the Hartford community.” Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin remarked that the entire city was mourning the death of the extraordinary officer in the wake of his passing. In a statement, Bronin said: “My heart and prayers and the love and prayers of our whole city are with Officer Garten’s parents, family, loved ones, friends and colleagues, and the OFFICER ROBERT GARTEN entire HPD family.” “Bobby Garten loved this city, loved the Hartford Police Department, served our community with distinction, courage, skill and compassion, and this loss is immeasurable for all who loved, served with, and knew him. Officer Garten and his family have our everlasting respect and gratitude.” Bronin revealed that the incident has triggered an outpouring of love and support from departments across the country. In a statement to Fox, Retired Hartford Police Officer Jill Kidik, who trained Garten, said that the 34-year-old was a remarkable officer who was extremely competent at his job.
SAHQ IS BACK AS 5-0 Shaq appears in hilarious L.A. Port Police recruitment video. By Sarah Roebuck Police1 LOS ANGELES — Do you have what it takes to join the Los Angeles Port Police? NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal wants to know. In a recently released recruitment video, the department calls on “the big guy” to help apprehend a fake “bad guy on the run.” “Let’s bring in the Big Shamrock,” one officer says. “Bring in the Diesel,” another says. Shaq eventually makes his entrance by clinging to the back of a Lenco Bearcat. “Team is more important than any one of us,” Shaq says. “If you have what it takes to join the Los Angeles Port Police, come on down. It’s time to dive in.” “Big thanks to @SHAQ for his continued support for law enforcement and spending time with his old police department. It was great to see him back in our uniform!” the Port Police said in a post on X. In 2002, Shaq took on the role of a reserve officer for the Los Angeles Port Police Reserve, WJW reports. He continued his law enforcement journey in 2016 when he was sworn in as a sheriff’s deputy in Jonesboro, Georgia. The BLUES 27
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