Cronyism under during former Chief James Cetran's tenure pervaded the internal affairs system within Wethersfield's police force for years, worsening an atmosphere of fear and distrust among officers, according to a new town report.
A report has been released that severely criticizes practices at the Wethersfield Police Department under the former chief, describing a culture of favoritism.
The town of Wethersfield is considering buying electrical patrol vehicles for the police department. The town council is slated to take up the issue at its Monday, Sept. 19, meeting.
Commanders and union leaders agree that morale in the Wethersfield Police Department is improving after a couple of rocky years; a new survey of officers shows progress despite previous dissatisfaction about favoritism and lack of transparency by management.