Department Announces Plans To Fire Accused Officers
Narcotics Officers Charged With Stealing Federal Funds
POSTED: 2:40 pm EDT March 26,
2007
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Two New Haven police officers who were arrested on charges of stealing federal funds were served with notices of intent to terminate by the Department of Police Services Monday.New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz recommended that Lt. William White and Detective Justen Kasperzyk be terminated for violation of departmental rules and regulations.Ortiz also referred the charges against the officers to the Board of Police Commissioners for a hearing to be held next week.The pair were arrested during an FBI raid two weeks ago and are now facing charges of federal corruption.
After his arrest, White applied for his pension and retirement benefits.New Haven officials began exploring last week whether the city can reduce or revoke pensions of employees who use their positions to commit crimes.In response to the allegations of corruption, Mayor John DeStefano announced last week that the city has hired the Police Executive Research Forumno, to make a comprehensive assessment of the city's police department.
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Previous Stories:
- March 22, 2007: City Announces Plan To Assess PD
- March 20, 2007: Some Call For Re-Examination Of Accused Officers' Cases
- March 20, 2007: New Haven Considers Pension Restrictions After Officers' Arrests
- March 15, 2007: Accused Officer's Record Shows Old Charges
- March 14, 2007: Officer's Family Offer Homes To Make $2 Million Bond
- March 14, 2007: Federal Agents Arrest New Haven Officers, Bail Bondsmen
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