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Please Support the Family of Ofc. Brian Cybulski, Local 1706

On May 18, 2021, Plainville Police Officer Brian Cybulski was killed in a motorcycle accident. Brian was a dedicated member of AFSCME Local 1706.

Here is the statement from the Plainville Police Department:

Please Support the Family of Ofc. Brian Cybulski, Local 1706

In Memoriam: U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

Council 4 AFSCME Executive Leadership commented on the tragic death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick:

In Memoriam: U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

Council 4 Calls for Changes to Police Accountability Bill

Dec. 1, 2020 – Testifying before the Logistics Subcommittee of the Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force, Council 4 representatives called for changes to the police accountability bill that went into effect Oct. 1, 2020.

Council 4 Calls for Changes to Police Accountability Bill

Support the Mike Stanitis Fundraiser

Please help Bridgeport Police Officer Michael Stanitis of AFSCME Local 1159 by contributing to a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Support the Mike Stanitis Fundraiser

Council 4 Comments on Police Accountability Legislation

July 30, 2020

Dear AFSCME Police Union Presidents:

Unfortunately, the police accountability bill (HB 6004) passed both chambers of the Connecticut legislature. Governor Lamont is expected to sign it into law on July 31.

Council 4 Comments on Police Accountability Legislation