Civil Service Commission Special Meeting - June 3, 2026

The City of Bridgeport Civil Service Commission held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, primarily addressing personnel matters within the police department. The commission considered a request from Police Chief Roger Porter to fail probationary Sergeant Adam Zeps due to conduct issues during his extended probationary period, including a positive drug test for anabolic steroids and insubordination. The union attorney argued for consistent disciplinary treatment aligned with the department's matrix, while the chief emphasized the importance of character and conduct for promotion to sergeant. After discussion, the commission voted on the chief's request, with mixed votes but ultimately denying the appeal to fail probation. The meeting also included a motion to enter executive session regarding a pending legal claim involving Officer Francis Santoro, with subsequent votes on his appeal. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were discussed during this meeting.