New Britain Officer Accused of Improper Uses of State Data
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 | Updated 10:58 AM EDT
Police said an officer used a state database to check on a man spotted with his estranged wife.
A New Britain police sergeant improperly used a state data system to find information about a man he saw with his estranged wife, according to New Britain officials.
Sgt. Michael Baden has been accused of improperly using the Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing system that details criminal histories, license plate numbers and other data.
An internal affairs investigation concluded that Baden improperly used the system, which is a felony, on June 2 after spotting his estranged wife, also a New Britain police sergeant, at a diner with the unidentified man.
Baden, who retired on Nov. 6 while facing misconduct charges, said he committed no violation. He said he was doing a routine check on a driver who committed a traffic violation.
Police said Baden followed the man for nearly five miles while on duty.
