POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
Town-by-town review of police accountability
A review of police use-of-force policies and complaints in southeastern Connecticut
The region's police departments vary in size and structure, and the communities they serve range from rural to urban. Some of the departments have civilian review boards or police commissions. Shootings and other deadly use of force are rare and are investigated by outside agencies and prosecutors.
Ledyard Police
Ledyard police processed 17 complaint investigations in 2 years
Groton Town Police
Complaints against Groton Town police range from parking tickets to election interference
Groton Town Council candidates complain police union president plotted 'October Surprises'
Groton Town Council taking step to review need for civilian committee on police matters
Groton City Police
Groton City Police release complaints while working on community relations
Documents reveal Groton City police officer was fired after lengthy investigation of sexual misconduct
New Police and Community Together group in Groton City develops initial action items
Stonington Police
Stonington mandates police intervene during unjustified use of force
Investigation criticizes Stonington police response to Crystal Caldwell assault
Montville Police
'Simple' traffic stop led to complaint against Montville police officer
Black Montville man has regrettable history with town police
New London Police
Complaints against New London police are wide-ranging; most deemed 'unfounded'
Relevance of New London police community relations board questioned
New London forms committee to look at police policies
Norwich Police
Norwich police, community members work to ensure better relations with police
Waterford Police
Waterford police processed 7 complaint investigations in two years
Defunding the police
What do people mean when they call for defunding the police?
Militarization of Police
How military gear found its way into police forces in southeastern Connecticut
New London and Norwich have armored vehicles. Ledyard has 23 semi-automatic weapons. Norwich has riot gear. All were acquired through the 1033 Program, a federal initiative that funnels excess military equipment to local police departments free of charge.