New Haven Independent

Posted by: jeffreykerekes | April 29, 2009 3:42 PM

Being a cop is tough and a lot of responsibility. The possibility of being falsely accused is a serious possibility for any cop. That is why we have a justice system, of which cops are a part. If he is innocent, he should return to work and continue to serve this community. If he's guilty and pleads out, he should not be given a bonus to help him retire. A cop breaking the law is a horrible thing. A cop breaking the law by abusing his/her power to sexually exploit a person should NEVER be given a bonus. This is the worst kind of abuse of power and should not be tolerated or condoned or be given special deals. To make matters worse, the City does not even have enough money in the retirement account for cops. We are making our minimum payments but our unfunded balance is growing out of control. Break the law, loose your job. If you don't qualify for a pension before you break the law, you should have thought about that before breaking the law. If this guy is innocent, he should get everything coming to him plus a big thank you for putting up with false accusations. Sexual exploitation by police officers should not be rewarded!!!!

Posted by: J4jenna | April 29, 2009 4:43 PM

I know Officer Maio from the downtown club he has patroled for years now. He has never once behaved unprofessionally. I can not believe that women would abuse the legal system in the way these women seem to be.

Posted by: Johnny C | April 29, 2009 6:55 PM

Re:J4jenna

You sound like the Craig's list killer's girlfriend, when he was arrested.

Posted by: Common Sense | April 29, 2009 8:07 PM

Here we go again...Another "Monte Hall" pension in the works. Another deal "resolution" thats best for all parties!!! Enough is enough...Follow the letter of the pension act...He qualifies for a "Vested Right" pension that he can collect at a later date. If he is let go that is all he is entitled to if he keeps his pension contributions in the fund. There is no need or reason to make arrangements to sell another pension...situations like this are "raping the pension fund". When are we going to have responsible leadership and just follow the rules and regulations? The pension board doesn't even get a chance to enforce the pension regulations because of all the deals that are made to "save" someone who has fallen by the wayside because of their own misdeeds.

Posted by: just thinking | April 29, 2009 9:39 PM

Common Sense, I must concur with you. It is ashame that deals are being made behind the scenes. Why does the City have a Pension and Retirement Board? I think the officers should think long and hard about their future and the consequences when they are committing those misdeeds. But when you have someone like Hunter especially you believe you are untouchable. If I were a gambler, I'd be willing to bet he still feels he is above reproach.

Posted by: citizen | April 30, 2009 8:04 AM

Well said Johnny C Well another one on the hell list these cops should know better and you pay the piper when are they going to learn they are not above the law was not there did not see but what if it is true would this cop be up in arms if it was one of his daughters Let him go get the bad apples out and hope Chief Lewis cleans house and stays here in New Hven he is doing a great job hail to you Chief Lewis