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New Haven Police promote three officers as leaders urge compassion and community trust after recent fatal shooting
Summary
At a city ceremony, three New Haven Police Department officers were ceremonially promoted. Department leaders praised the officers’ experience, emphasized mental-health work and lamented recent gun violence, including the funeral of 17-year-old David Jackson.
Three New Haven Police Department officers were promoted in a city ceremony that combined formal badge presentations, gratitude to families and repeated calls from leaders for compassion and stronger community trust in policing.
Department leaders and elected officials praised the promoted officers’ experience and people skills and said the moves strengthen command staff. One official who led the interview process said candidates demonstrated professionalism and the “people side” of law enforcement, describing the promotions as support for the chief’s…
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