Police Accountability

Part of Connecticut’s controversial police accountability law is getting a second look. Those in charge of putting the new rules into practice say the way it’s written right now may put officers who lay their lives on the line in more harm. Several in law enforcement took the opportunity to have their voice heard during Monday’s public hearing on...

Legislators heard from several members of law enforcement on Monday about the new police accountability law that goes into effect just weeks from now.

New Haven police on Wednesday released more than an hour and a half of video showing a confrontation with a New Haven man. It’s an incident where officers are seen allegedly punching the man in the head several times. “The chief and I felt like it was very important to release all the body cam footage right away to...

New Haven police are investigating the use of force by its officers during an arrest at an office building on Church Street on Friday.

Police departments across the country are reviewing the behavior of dozens of officers who were in Washington on the day of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol

A Bridgeport police officer was terminated Wednesday after an internal investigation into a use of force. Bridgeport police officials said Officer Richard Cretella, who has been with the department for 20 years, used excessive force during an incident on April 1, 2020. Department officials did not provide many details of the incident. NBC Connecticut has requested additional information. “After careful…

Community and civil rights leaders are demanding more accountability from the Hartford Police Department after a detective was allegedly sending out text messages to other officers suggesting a wager on where the first homicide of 2021 would occur. Police Chief Jason Thody issued a statement on Facebook discussing the details of the internal incident. According to Chief Thody, a detective…

The Hartford City Council is calling for a division-wide investigation after a police officer allegedly sent a text message suggesting a wager on where the first homicide of 2021 would occur.

“You realize no matter how many times you’re doing this, Black people are still dying,” said Keren Prescott of Power Up Manchester. “So while we’re still screaming for justice for Emmett Till, how many other black people have died along the way?” Prescott was one of many demonstrators across the state protesting the grand jury indictments in the Breonna...

An expert on urban trauma talks with NBC Connecticut about how the decision in the Breonna Taylor case and other events can have an adverse effect on the mental health of people of color.

The Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force is looking to hear from Connecticut residents Thursday. Members of the community will get the opportunity to voice their concerns and questions during two sessions, a 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. virtual meeting. “We will be reporting recommendations to the legislature and Governor and we need your input to make sure we represent…

The majority of troopers in the Connecticut State Police Union have voted no confidence in Governor Ned Lamont, according to the results of a vote released Monday. According to the union, 97% of troopers who voted, or 687 union members, said they had no confidence in the leadership of the governor. There are 850 union members, of which 707 cast…

The Connecticut State Police Union released results of a recent no confidence vote, where members voted no confidence in the governor and DESPP Commissioner James Rovella.

The newly formed NAACP Norwich Police Accountability Task Force reports that, since forming in June, they have made progress in working with the police department to learn more about policies. They have also identified future goals to increase accountability. “We are committed to continue our work with the Norwich Police Department, elected officials and residents to build trust by supporting…

The Norwich NAACP Police Accountability Task Force met on Monday to discuss their findings after sitting down with the police chief back in July.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed the controversial police accountability bill Friday, but the work is hardly done. Police are still largely opposed to the bill, and in order for it to work, lawmakers need to find a way to win their support.  Police loudly opposed the bill that requires them to display their names and badge numbers on the outside...

Governor Lamont on Friday signed into law the state’s controversial police accountability bill.

The State Senate passed the controversial police accountability bill early Wednesday morning and the governor said he is prepared to sign it.

The state Senate has passed the controversial police accountability bill early Wednesday morning after it began debating it on Tuesday evening. The proposed legislation passed in the House last week after hours of emotional debate. Early Wednesday morning, the bill was passed by the Senate after a vote of 21 to 15. The bill called for more oversight of police…