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Probes: No just cause to discipline Naugatuck police chief for daughter s racially charged social media posts
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NAUGATUCK The town’s police chief will not be disciplined for his daughter’s “racially charged” social media posts, according to findings of two investigations into the incident.
The investigations found there is no “just cause” to discipline Police Chief Steven Hunt, according to a statement from the town released Friday.
“In light of existing employment legal protections, and the undisputed facts, Chief Hunt has not been shown to have engaged in any behavior sufficient to establish the ‘just cause’ necessary to justify his termination or to invoke any other discipline,” according to the town’s press release.
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A joint statement from the Mayor and other town officials called the comments disgusting and totally inappropriate. Author: FOX61 Staff Updated: 9:04 PM EST January 23, 2021
NAUGATUCK, Conn A joint statement was released by Naugatuck Mayor N. Warren Hess, Police Commission Chairman Ralph Roper Jr., and Deputy Chief of Police C.Colin McAllister, condemning racist comments seen on social media allegedly made by the daughter of the Police Chief Steven Hunt.
The statement said the comments made were disgusting and totally inappropriate, adding Naugatuck and the Police Department condemn any form of racism or bigotry.
Town officials said information is being gathered internally and are working on bringing in help from the outside to conduct an independent investigation. The Board of Education is also conducting its own investigation.