In 2002, Sgt. James Bloomfield was terminated after falsely accusing another officer of threatening him during a confrontation over an extramarital affair. Bloomfield claimed the town retaliated against him for his police union activities. He filed an appeal seeking reinstatement, alleging the investigation was mishandled and that his termination was unjust. The case highlighted internal conflicts within the department and raised concerns about the handling of internal investigations.
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