09/30/2026
WHEN ONE OF OUR OWN IS FIGHTING, WE FIGHT BESIDE HIM.
There are moments when the meaning of brotherhood and sisterhood in law enforcement goes far beyond the uniform, the badge, or the department name on our shoulder.
This is one of those moments.
Our brother, Bridgeport Police Officer Steven Teixeira, is facing the fight of his life after being diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the lungโan aggressive form of cancer that will require an equally aggressive course of treatment.
For years, Steven has answered the call.
Like police officers across Connecticut, he chose a profession built around showing up when other people need help. He has dedicated his career to protecting his community, helping people on their worst days, and standing beside his fellow officers.
Now the call is ours to answer. Steven needs us to show up for him.
His treatment will keep him out of work for an extended period of time as he focuses his strength and energy on chemotherapy, healing, and beating this disease. At the same time, his wife, Monica, is working, caring for Steven, accompanying him to treatment, and doing everything she can to keep life stable for their children.
Cancer brings enough fear and uncertainty into a family's life. Steven and his family should not also have to carry the weight of wondering how they will make ends meet while he fights to get healthy.
That is where the law enforcement family comes in.
We talk constantly about having each other's six. About never leaving a brother or sister behind. About the bond shared by the men and women who put on the uniform and understand what it means to answer the call.
Different departments.
Different patches.
Different communities.
One family.
So today, we are asking police officers, union brothers and sisters, first responders, retirees, law enforcement families, and everyone who supports the men and women behind the badge to rally around Steven and his family.
If we all step up and give what they can, together we can make an enormous difference for this family.
And if you aren't in a position to donate, please share Steven's story. Send it to your union brothers and sisters. Share it with your department. Share it with your local. Share it with your lodge, association, family, and friends.
Help us make sure Steven knows that while he may be the one undergoing treatment, he is not walking into this fight alone.
NO BROTHER FIGHTS ALONE.
WE'VE GOT YOUR SIX, STEVEN.
https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-police-support-steven-teixeira-lung-cancer-22431049.php
Our family is reaching out with heavy hearts, but also with hope, to ask for support for my brother, Steven, who was recently diagnosed with small cell carcinom
