A former Newtown police Sgt convicted of embezzlement been hired by the City of Bridgeport as the senior labor relations officer.  The Connecticut Post reports that Domenic Costello will play a pivotal role in union contract negotiations as part of the job.  Costello was sentenced in 2012 to 10 years in prison, suspended after six months, and three years of probation after admitting he embezzled over $95,000 from the Newtown police union when he was treasurer.  The conviction was taken into consideration in conjunction with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission personnel selection guidelines and Bridgeport's second chance initiatives.  City officials cited his experience conducting investigations, case management, handling of grievances and contract negotiations as qualifications for the position.