Why Do Police in New London Harm Residents?

Introduction Despite numerous calls for increased police accountability and reform, a pessimistic view of the situation reveals that many officials and police departments continue to resist meaningful change. With a multitude of examples demonstrating a lack of transparency, adherence to outdated policies, and reluctance to embrace civilian oversight, it becomes clear that the desire to maintain the status quo may be hindering progress. AI: Hi! How can I help you? Type your message... Send The Fight Against Civilian Oversight Civilian oversight of police departments has been a contentious issue, with officers often expressing disdain for the idea of civilians evaluating their actions. This resistance is exemplified by the often hostile reaction to the establishment of civilian review boards, which aim to increase transparency and accountability. Despite the potential benefits of such boards, many police officials and unions continue to resist their implementation, seemingly prioritiz...

How the Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force Should Have Built Trust and Improved Practices Jonathan Brand March 29, 2023 12:17 am from newlondonvoice.com - this site will take over if ours is hacked a third time by new london. cop with angel behind him on a brick wall. Trust is essential for a healthy relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. However, trust can be eroded by incidents of misconduct, bias, or excessive force. To address these concerns and promote transparency and accountability, the Connecticut General Assembly established the Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force in 2019, as outlined in Public Act 19-90 Sec. 6, and later amended by Sec. 12 of Public Act 20-1 of the July Special Session. SLIDER 2 Button The task force is composed of members from various backgrounds and perspectives, including legislators, police officers, civil rights advocates, academics, and community leaders. The task force is charged...

New London’s Oversight Committee Alleges City Violates FOIA, Erases Whistleblower Websites, Ignores Requests for Public Records Jonathan Brand April 5, 2023 Originally published at: https://newlondonvoice.com/new-londons-public-oversight-committee-accuses-government-of-violating-foia-law/ is that site still there? If this comes up in search the City of New London Has Likely Hacked our resident-built site a third time. 10:49 pm 1 a glaring neon sign obscuring the facade of NL's local City Hall, "Keep Out!" Yet residents beg to differ, we won't be silenced by city hackers again, we will not be erased. Thanks to site security updates, "We the residents of New London are back online and will not be hacked or silenced again. Mayor M. Passero of New London CT April 5th, 2023, NEW LONDON: 27 members of New London’s Public Oversight Committee alleged that the city government had violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by refusing to respond to their p...

Why Public Defenders Should Embrace FOI Laws: Building Trust and Improving Outcomes Daniel Bard April 4, 2023 7:21 pm 2 Public defenders like Sean Kelly have a duty to uphold the law, and that includes following the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). By being transparent about their work, they can build trust with their clients and the public. Let's cheer them on in their efforts to promote open government! New London CT Public Defender, Sean Kelly, attorney In a world where information is power, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act is a powerful tool that grants citizens access to information held by public authorities. This law allows individuals to request information from public bodies such as government departments, local councils, and the police. However, public defenders, like Sean Kelly, often resist the implementation of FOI laws. In this article, we will explore why public defenders should embrace FOI laws and why Sean Kelly, and others like him, should comply with th...

In New London's GA10 Court, a corrupt outpost of white Italian family members with great hair run a select group of businesses spanning the normal bail bond to corrections-related business ventures collectively forming New London’s local justice system here out on the Eastern Coastline of scenic New England. Here, there's a husky brute of a figure called CT Attorney Ryan Ziolkowski Esw. Attorney at mother fuc**n law. If you're unlucky enough to be poor and charged with a crime by the New London Police, you'll run the risk of being assigned an attorney like Ryan Ziolkowski. And that's where your troubles start: Backed up into a corner with Ryan looming over you, you're told exactly what prosecutor David Smith wants -and it's phrased as an escalating threat which spans from his talking louder, than talking over you, concluding with threats of jail. I tried to get him to get me the police reports since the charges I was hit with were ridiculously false. ...