2) The Hamden Police Commission is a resident controlled accountability tool charged with providing oversight over the Hamden Police. The body consists of 5 Town residents (3 Dems, 2 GOP) nominated by the Hamden Mayor and approved by the Hamden Legislative Counsel
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3) They serve 2 year terms beginning each municipal election cycle. They are charged by the City charter with the power to approve and set policies and procedures for the Hamden Police Department. https://isn.page.link/mkgz - page 41
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4) They have the power to receive and investigate complaints from town residents against the Hamden Police Department and/or individual Hamden police officers. https://isn.page.link/mkgz - page 42
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5) They also have the sole power to appoint, promote and remove all personnel, including officers and members of the Police Department. https://isn.page.link/mkgz - page 42
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6) The Hamden Police Commission does not need to wait for a State's Attorney investigation to launch their own investigation as to whether Hamden Police failed to comply with department protocols and policies.
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7) For those unfamiliar with this process - the State's Attorney is charged with determining whether or not criminal charges should be brought against the Hamden police officer.
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8) The Hamden Police Commission can determine independently whether the officer failed to meet department expectations or protocols and what the consequences should be.
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9) A Hamden resident needs to file a compliant to kick start the process. You do not need to be the party harmed by Police to file a complaint. Any resident in Hamden can file a complaint and seek
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10) Hamden is a unique example of a city that have democratic structures in place to hold police accountable. It is time for a stress test of its democratic structures, it is time for Hamden residents to take action and seek justice.
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11) Use the accountability tools you have to ensure elected officials aren't abdicating their responsibility to get
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