AFSCME Council 4 Statement on Bristol Fallen Officers

"We’re devastated by the deaths of Bristol police officers Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Ofc. Alex Hamzy who were killed in the line of duty," Jody Barr, AFSCME Council 4 Executive Director said. 

"This shocking news reminds us all of the commitment police officers make every day to serve and protect their communities despite the imminent dangers they face on the job. 

We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the fallen officers, wounded Ofc. Alec Iurato, and our Bristol public safety, lead dispatchers and other police department members of AFSCME Local 233 who consistently work side-by-side with the Bristol Police Department to ensure the public safety of Bristol residents."

Click here to read Lee Saunders, AFSCME International President's statement