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Bridgeport swears in full-time patrol officer Nicholas Bianchini
Summary
The borough authorized and swore in Nicholas Bianchini as a full‑time patrol officer effective Dec. 16, 2025; the chief described his local service, academy training and two unit commendations.
Bridgeport Borough Council authorized and formally swore in Nicholas Bianchini as a full‑time patrol officer effective Dec. 16, 2025.
Council moved and seconded the hire without recorded opposition. The police chief presented Bianchini’s background: part‑time service with Bridgeport Borough since May 2023, a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Kutztown University (2020) and graduation from the Temple University Police Academy (March 2023). The chief said Bianchini received a unit citation for an Oct. 20, 2024 arrest at 96 DeKalb Street and a distinguished unit commendation for a May 2, 2025 response to a disturbance involving a knife‑wielding suspect.
Bianchini repeated the oath of office during the meeting and received congratulations from council. The transcript records the standard oath wording in full as administered at the meeting. Council members welcomed the incoming officer and noted his local ties and training.
What’s next: Bianchini’s hire is effective Dec. 16, 2025; the borough will complete any remaining onboarding and background conditions per administrative policy.
