Connecticut State Troopers Avoid Criminal Charges Despite Falsifying Traffic Stop Data, Says Prosecutor

Six state troopers and a constable in Connecticut who may have manipulated data regarding traffic stops will not be facing state criminal charges, according to Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin's office. The office stated that despite an independent investigation finding that the number of traffic stops reported by the officers was higher than the actual number, the statute of limitations for state charges has expired, and therefore none of the seven officers can be prosecuted.

The Chief State's Attorney's office further mentioned that there was no referral to the local state’s attorney for review of the conduct in question in 2018, and they have no comment on potential federal charges, as the Department of Justice is currently investigating the matter.

Outcome of the Investigation

The investigation did, however, refer six troopers and a constable to state police for further investigation. After internal affairs investigations, one trooper was suspended for 10 days, another was suspended for two days, and the other two retired before the probe was completed. A federal grand jury probe into the matter is currently ongoing.

These findings come after recent concerns about the accuracy of reported data and the integrity of state officers in Connecticut.