Charlie Grady to speak at Bridgeport Rotary Club Luncheon Tuesday

Charles Grady a CT native born and raised in New Haven attended Platt Tech in Milford and CT School for Electronic Technicians before becoming a police officer in 1982. He was the first Black motorcycle officer and the first tested detective on the Hamden police department. In 2002, he retired from a highly decorated career as a Detective and Federal Task Force Agent assigned to CT. State Police Narcotics Unit, DEA and FBI joint Task force as well as Deputized by United States Marshalls service all simultaneously. During his entire career in law enforcement he was also a professional musician and accomplished stage, TV and film Actor appearing in such shows as “Guiding Light”, “All My Children” and “Law & Order” as well as films like “Breaking Point (Starring Busta Rhymes), and “Diamond Ruff” and many more.

After retirement he was recruited by a Fortune 500 company and became an Internal Audit Investigator traveling the country conducting civil and criminal investigations in multiple jurisdictions. In 2009, he returned to Government service as the first ever US Attorney’s Internal Investigator and in 2012, help launch the US Attorney and Governor’s anti-gun violence program called Project Longevity in New Haven.

In 2013 he was asked to create and run Project Longevity in Bridgeport where he successfully developed and maintained one of the city’s most notable programs. The program provides a multitude of support and services for ex-offenders and members of the community that seek to denounce street life and the violence that accompanies the group/gang lifestyle.

Based on his unique skills and vast experiences in various fields he has again been chosen to be the first FBI Community Outreach Specialist for the District of CT. In his new role he educates community members, law enforcement and judicial members on ways to effectively build a safer and more tolerant CT.

Two students from Park City Prep will be honored as part of Rotary Student Recognition Program.

The Rotary Club of Bridgeport meets on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. For more information about the Bridgeport Rotary Club, contact Carolyn Vermont, Vice-President, at 203-685-5709