Over the past decade, the Hartford Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions and lawsuits. Notably, there have been over 70 excessive force complaints within a four-year span. The department has been criticized for inadequate investigations and a lack of punitive consequences for accused officers, leading to a culture of impunity. ([cooljustice.blogspot.com](https://cooljustice.blogspot.com/2020/06/hartfords-sordid-history-of-police.html?utm_source=openai))
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