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Video Sparks Hamden Call For Civilian Review Board

Six members of the Hamden Legislative Council released a joint statement Wednesday evening calling for a police civilian review board in response to a Hamden’s body-cam video that allegedly shows misconduct by the officer.

On Tuesday evening, WTNH aired a report by Mario Boone that included footage from a police officer’s body-cam that shows an officer making an arrest last February. The officer both threatened to call ICE and to shoot the suspect if he did something he was not told.

Mayor Curt Leng issued a statement a few hours after the report aired on Tuesday evening.

Like Leng, the members of the Legislative Council who signed the statement Wednesday denounced the officer’s actions, and also called for the creation of the Civilian Review Board to review alleged police misconduct. After years of debate, New Haven lawmakers voted last month to create a new, strengthened version of what had become a dormant CRB

The Hamden statement reads as follows:

The Hamden police officer’s body-cam footage acquired by WTNH shows actions and words that are disgraceful and unacceptable. The police violated policies that our community entrusts the police to enforce and follow. A Civilian Review Board would hold the Police Department accountable and prevent incidents like this from happening.

As of last night, the officers involved in the video remain on active duty. These actions must be taken seriously. The threat of ICE involvement is in direct opposition to the arrangements we have been assured exist in Hamden. We must work together to ensure Hamden is and remains a sanctuary for our community.

The acting Chief has issued a statement assuring residents that the HPD will do an internal investigation. The sergeant’s name must be released immediately. The results of this investigation and associated punishments must be made public. Public trust and confidence requires transparency.”

Jody Clouse, 1st District Councilwoman

Harry Gagliardi, 2nd District Councilman

Athena Gary, 3rd District Councilwoman

Justin Farmer, 5th District Councilman

Brad Macdowall, 9th District Councilman

Lauren Garrett, At-Large Councilwoman

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