In 2021, Lt. Rodgers filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the city, alleging disparate treatment and biased investigations due to his race. He cited incidents including a 20-day suspension in 2007 for use of force, where white officers involved were not disciplined. The lawsuit was settled in September 2023 with a $570,000 payment to Rodgers, removal of certain disciplinary actions from his record, and implementation of diversity training within the department. ([ctinsider.com](https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/new-london-police-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-18404339.php?utm_source=openai))
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