James Baraja, a 20-year veteran of the Bridgeport Police Department, was sworn in as its newest deputy chief Thursday during a ceremony at City Hall. “I am truly humbled by the show of support,” Baraja said amidst cheers from his large extended family. “The work is changing but there is still a lot of it that has to get done.”
Also sworn in Thursday night were new detectives Gregory Iamartino, Thomas Scholl II, Vincent Lariccia, Wilfredo Nieves, Lawrence Lazario Jr. and Jessi Pizarro.
Somehow I think the title of your posting sounds a bit racist. Chief Baraja is much more than his ethnicity.