According to the Hartford Police Union: 241 supported the “Vote of No Confidence in Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody.” There were 39 who did not support it and 110 did not vote.
The union says among the concerns raised were that members were denied valuable time off, they were forced to work long hours with no breaks and officers received unfair discipline based on political pressure.
“They need to really seriously have a sit down meeting and talk about their stress level, you know, what they’re facing and that needs to be addressed, Yennie said.
In response, Chief Thody wrote in part:
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Hartford Police ramping up efforts to slow gun violence
Hartford s 9th homicide victim of the year is 31-year-old Heriberto Garcia, who died at a local hospital after being shot in the chest. Author: Tony Terzi Updated: 6:03 PM EDT April 15, 2021
After three homicides in recent days, including a 31-year-old man Wednesday night and two kids shot to death last Saturday, Hartford Police are ramping up their efforts to stem the tide of gun violence in the city.
Just after 11:00 Wednesday night, Hartford Police were called to 65 Babcock Street, where a gunshot victim was found behind his house in a car.
Hartford s 9th homicide victim of the year is 31-year-old Heriberto Garcia, who died at a local hospital after being shot in the chest.