COPS & COURTS
HANNAH QU & SOPHIE SONNENFELD
YPD appeals to public for help in search for Anton Sovetov ART ’16

The graphic designer for the Yale Office of Public Affairs and Communications was last heard from on Feb. 4. YPD and NHPD are urging the public to share any information that may be helpful in locating him.

February 17, 2022

MEGAN VAZ
Aldermanic subcommittee delays decision on contract for controversial gunfire detection software

The finance committee decided to allow more time to discuss the gunfire detection system, as the new plan would raise costs.

February 15, 2022

SOPHIE SONNENFELD
Seven NHPD officers promoted to sergeant

Seven cops sworn in as sergeants for NHPD Tuesday afternoon

February 6, 2022

PIA BALDWIN EDWARDS
Connecticut task force proposes police reforms prior to 2022 Legislative Session

Task Force dedicated to police reform demands statewide changes

February 1, 2022

MEGAN VAZ
Connecticut jails and prisons unleash a new wave of constraints on life behind bars

Incarcerated people struggle with little to no time outside of cells and limited contact with their lawyers.

February 1, 2022

HANNAH QU
NHPD approved more progressive use of force policy while promoting head-punching officer

The promoted officer hit and pepper sprayed the unarmed man after being kicked while NHPD new use of force policy requires necessary cause.

January 31, 2022

HANNAH QU & SOPHIE SONNENFELD
New Haven’s acting police chief sued for staying on in role as search extends

Six days after Rev. Boise Kimber filed lawsuit against the city for keeping Renee Dominguez as acting chief indefinitely, city issues Request for Proposal to recruit police chief search consultant company.

January 27, 2022

SOPHIE SONNENFELD & HANNAH QU
Civilian Review Board raises questions about “consensual encounters” with cops and seeks to define its powers

Civilian Review Board talks detective conduct and rules for the board in monthly meeting.

January 26, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
Dominguez retires from NHPD following 20-year career, city begins national search for successor

After the Board of Alders rejected her nomination to be the city's permanent police chief, Interim NHPD Chief Renee Dominguez announced her retirement from the New Haven Police Department during a Friday press conference.

December 12, 2021

HANNAH QU
Facing concerns about officer accountability, New Haven Police Department revokes police certification for the first time

Experts and activists have been raising concerns about the nature of policing in the city following multiple complaints.

December 8, 2021

CHARLOTTE HUGHES
Board of Alders rejects Dominguez for police chief role

Board of Alders denies Mayor Elicker’s appointment of Sgt. Renee Dominguez as head of police.

December 7, 2021