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Dead pool investigation complete: 3 major crimes supervisors disciplined
A group text message offering a wager on where the first homicide of 2021 would occur in Hartford has led to discipline against 3 supervisors. Author: Spencer Allan Brooks (FOX61) Published: 4:22 PM EST December 31, 2020 Updated: 7:37 PM EST January 2, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn. The internal investigation into a dead pool wager inside the Hartford Police Department has been completed.
Three Major Crimes Division supervisors who were under investigation will face discipline, according to Police Chief Jason Thody.
The investigation focused on a group text message sent by then-Detective Jeffrey Placzek, who has since been demoted to officer.
Hartford Police Union releases statement on detective who proposed wager for city s first homicide of 2021
The Police Union said Placzek made a poor decision, however it is extreme and over the top for City Council to call for his termination after making a mistake. Author: FOX61 Staff Updated: 4:27 PM EST December 15, 2020
HARTFORD, Conn. The Hartford Police Union released Tuesday afternoon a statement on Detective Placzek, the officer charged with violating the police code of conduct after proposing a wager regarding where the capital city s first homicide will be in 2021.
Placzek was demoted and suspended for 120 days, according to the department s chief.