Over the past five years, the Stamford Police Department investigated 81 complaints, with approximately 25% (20 cases) found fully substantiated. About 60% (49 cases) were deemed unsubstantiated, and 6 cases were partially substantiated. Common violations included misconduct during extra-duty assignments and inappropriate conduct during traffic control duties. Typical punishments ranged from temporary reassignments to desk duty to participation in pretrial probation programs. The department faced challenges in handling complaints, with reports of difficulties in filing complaints and potential deviations from best practices in complaint processing. Notably, an internal investigation in 2019 revealed irregularities in extra-duty assignments, leading to the retirement and subsequent arrest of four officers involved in a fraudulent scheme. ([stamfordadvocate.com](https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/advocates-say-police-drop-the-ball-on-misconduct-6406.php?utm_source=openai)
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