"Conn. officer accused of brutality; Union officials say 'good cop' does some tough work" by John Christoffersen, Associated Press | November 30, 2008
NEW HAVEN - A New Haven police officer is facing two federal lawsuits accusing him of brutality and an illegal strip search, while records show he has been subject to a history of complaints of excessive force.
Union officials call Officer Dennis O'Connell "a good cop" who works in tough, violent neighborhoods. But the coordinator for the department's Civilian Review Board said complaints against O'Connell are high....
The department has a recent history of scandal. Three detectives were sent to prison for planting evidence and stealing money from crime scenes....
So it is NOT JUST HIM, huh?
But you can BELIEVE the COPS no matter what they say!!!!
Pffftt!
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