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Detective Melissa Schafranski-Broadbent – New London Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Detective Schafranski-Broadbent filed a lawsuit in 2021 alleging institutional sexism and harassment within the department. She cited instances of unwarranted reprimands, disparaging comments, and being relegated to certain types of cases based on gender stereotyping. The lawsuit was settled in July 2024 with undisclosed terms. She also filed a complaint in 2023 alleging that a fellow officer ‘body-checked’ her, contributing to a hostile work environment. ([theday.com](https://www.theday.com/local-news/20240716/new-london-ready-to-settle-another-lawsuit-by-city-police-officer/?utm_source=openai)

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