In November 2018, two New Britain Police officers intervened in a neighbor dispute involving Mr. Alvarez. One officer struck Alvarez in the ribs and head, causing injuries that required elbow surgery. The City settled the claim for $75,000 in March 2022. ([newbritainprogressive.com](https://newbritainprogressive.com/2024/04/01/new-britain-police-malpractice-settlements-suggests-needed-reform/?utm_source=openai))