On June 26, 2016, Officer Richard Galpin fatally shot Daniel Reyes, a mentally ill individual, during a safety check. The incident raised concerns about the officer’s training in handling mentally distressed individuals. A lawsuit alleged that Officer Galpin lacked the requisite training mandated by Connecticut law, which contributed to the fatal outcome. The case highlighted deficiencies in the department’s training protocols regarding interactions with mentally ill individuals.
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