Audits

Officer Jeffrey Bender – Wolcott Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In May 2023, Officer Jeffrey Bender was involved in an incident at Wolcott High School where he allegedly used excessive force and a racial slur against a 15-year-old Black student, Shaniya Cook. Bender reportedly told Cook, ‘I ain’t your n-a’ and instructed her to ‘shut up’ while she was handcuffed. The police department suspended Bender for one day for failing to activate his body camera and ordered him to attend sensitivity training for the alleged use of the slur. Cook filed a lawsuit in July 2024 alleging emotional distress and seeking damages.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Officer Jeffrey Bender](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-jeffrey-bender/)

Forum Links

Browse Connecticut Forums Browse Wolcott Police Department Browse Officer Jeffrey Bender
Posted in Audits Law Enforcement Agencies: Officer Names: States:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome to Police Accountability Database

Our Mission

We're building a comprehensive database of police interactions to promote accountability and transparency in law enforcement.

How You Can Participate

  • View the Blog: Read about documented police interactions
  • Share Your Experience: Submit your own police interaction story
  • Browse the Forums: Check if your local law enforcement has been documented

Important Community Guidelines

It is strictly against our rules to:

  • Make threats of any kind
  • Share private information such as personal emails, home addresses, or phone numbers

Violation of these rules will result in immediate content removal and possible account suspension.

Why This Matters

By organizing this data, we can potentially demonstrate when officers were previously aware of laws they later claim ignorance of, challenging qualified immunity defenses and promoting accountability.