In 1999, Officer Colon, a Puerto Rican male, filed a complaint alleging racial discrimination within the department. He faced disciplinary actions, including suspensions, and was eventually terminated. Colon filed a lawsuit against the Town of West Hartford and several department members, claiming violations of civil rights and employment discrimination. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/colon-v-town-of-west-hartford?utm_source=openai))