"Dead pool" investigation complete: 3 major crimes supervisors disciplined A group text message offering a wager on where the first homicide of 2021 would occur in Hartford has led to discipline against 3 supervisors. Author: Spencer Allan Brooks (FOX61) Published: 4:22 PM EST December 31, 2020 Updated: 7:37 PM EST January 2, 2021 HARTFORD, Conn. — The internal investigation into a "dead pool" wager inside the Hartford Police Department has been completed. Three Major Crimes Division supervisors who were under investigation will face discipline, according to Police Chief Jason Thody. The investigation focused on a group text message sent by then-Detective Jeffrey Placzek, who has since been demoted to officer.