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related | Job listing posted for Madison police chief08-11-2009"MADISON — Police officials have posted a job description with an international organization and finalized a search process in their bid to hire a new chief." Madison police in state of transition07-01-2009"MADISON — The Board of Selectmen tonight is expected to sign an agreement ending Police Department leader Robert Nolan’s service to the town Oct. 1, Nolan confirmed Tuesday." 7th Madison cop faces departmental charges03-25-2009"MADISON — Administrative charges against the latest town police officer in hot water stem from an incident more than a year ago in which he allegedly failed to investigate a building alarm and lied to his supervisor about why." Fired officer intends to sue town12-16-2008"MADISON-Fired police officer Daniel Hedges has filed notice of intent to sue the town for damages in excess of $15,000 for complaints ranging from a breach of medical records confidentiality to attempts on the part of the police department and town to cause him emotional distress." Hedges Files Discrimination Complaint, Notice to Sue12-11-2008"Former police officer Daniel Hedges has filed a complaint with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CCHRO) alleging the town and the Police Department discriminated against him during his employment and in actions “taken against him in their many efforts to terminate his employment.”" Bull sworn in as newest Madison police officer12-10-2008"MADISON-Thomas Bull has been sworn in as the newest member of the Madison Police Department and completed his first day of field training Friday." Taxpayers Frustrated by Legal Fees11-06-2008"Although their number was few, their frustration was evident. Barely a dozen taxpayers attended the special town meeting last week called to approve a $250,000 special appropriation meant to cover the town’s legal costs to the end of this fiscal year." Madison adds $250G to legal fees fund10-30-2008"MADISON — A $250,000 special appropriation to replenish the town’s depleted legal fund passed without a quorum at a town meeting Wednesday night." Florida sun beckons, but Madison chief stays10-18-2008"MADISON — Acting Police Chief Robert Nolan and his wife usually travel to Florida the first week of October to spend the next six or seven months in the sun." FBI officials deny probing Madison PD10-17-2008"MADISON — Officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation denied this week that the agency is investigating Madison’s Police Department." Commission Considers Settlement with Heiden10-09-2008"The Board of Police Commissioners emerged from a three-hour, closed-door session last week to vote unanimously to recommend that the boards of selectmen and finance consider entering into a settlement with former veteran police officer Timothy Heiden. The details of the proposed settlement were not disclosed." Madison cop retires10-01-2008"MADISON — The police force, already strapped for officers, was dealt another blow Tuesday afternoon when veteran Detective James Daniels submitted his retirement." Gambardella Gets Suspended Prison Term09-25-2008"Joseph Gambardella, the Madison police officer seen on video tape leaving Lenny & Joe’s restaurant with a bag filled with frozen seafood, avoided prison time and a trial when he pleaded no contest in New Haven Superior Court Sept. 15." Police Staffing Remains a Problem09-25-2008"Three weeks ago Justin Stysly, 23, graduate of the Connecticut Police Academy, was wearing a Madison police uniform and on the road with other officers in the department, all part of his 14-week field training. Last week he resigned." Masks give pets a fighting chance in fire09-08-2008"MADISON — During a fire several years ago, town firefighters saved a cat by using mouth-to-nose resuscitation, Madison Hose Company Fire Chief Robert Gerard says." Additional $250,000 Sought for Legal Costs09-04-2008"The town spent $558,833.95 for legal expenses in the 2007-2008 fiscal year–nearly $425,000 more than was budgeted." Ambulance chief charged in 'john' sweep; wife expecting08-31-2008"MADISON - One of the 10 alleged "johns" arrested on a charge of patronizing prostitutes is chief of the Madison Ambulance Association and has been put on administrative leave, according to an ambulance board member." Female army vet joins Madison police08-26-2008"MADISON-The town will soon boast four female officers, with Army veteran Patricia Smith sworn in Monday. "The locker room's getting crowded," joked Ofc. Lori Laprise at the swearing in ceremony." Madison needs $250G to refill legal fees fund08-25-2008"MADISON — Ongoing troubles in the Police Department and 96 revaluation appeals have depleted the town’s legal budget less than two months into the fiscal year, prompting selectmen to consider a $250,000 special appropriation to replenish the fund." Madison’s new cop subjected to tighter scrutiny08-23-2008"MADISON — When police Officer Patricia Smith is sworn in Monday, she will be the first new hire to go through a revised process — one that increases the Board of Police Commissioner’s control over screening and hiring candidates." Madison, Clinton police not merging08-22-2008"Officials Thursday dismissed rumors that Madison and Clinton were in talks to merge their police departments, saying the plan never moved beyond discussion stages." Commission Tables Jakubson Retirement Offer08-21-2008"Saying it was inappropriate to discuss “at this time,” the Board of Police Commissioners last week unanimously tabled any action on the retirement proposal presented to it by Police Chief Paul Jakubson." Police ride-alongs to resume for Madison Explorers08-19-2008"MADISON — Members of the Police Department’s Explorer Post have not been able to ride in cruisers with officers — a staple of the program — for nearly three months because of a blanket order barring all ride-alongs, acting Police Chief Robert Nolan said Monday." Details of Jakubson's retirement proposal released08-14-2008"MADISON-Suspended Police Chief Paul Jakubson's retirement proposal is asking for $600 a week as a structured settlement of his heart and hypertension claim." Case against Madison cop continued08-07-2008"MADISON — The court case against a police officer charged with several motor vehicle violations was continued Wednesday to next week." ATF, accountants probe Madison cop files07-30-2008"MADISON — State police investigators are not the only ones looking into goings on at the Madison Police Department." Unregistered Plates Lead To Officer Arrest07-23-2008"MADISON -- Ernest Boggs Jr. made his first appearance before a judge Wednesday morning." Remarks conflict with police board actions in Madison?07-22-2008"It is natural for one to be skeptical of a father's appraisal of his son; however, please hear my heart. I speak on behalf of Officer Daniel Hedges, Madison Police Department, my son." Madison cop scandal tab at $337,00007-17-2008"MADISON — The ongoing scandal in the Police Department that has left eight officers fired, suspended or facing charges comes with a hefty cost to taxpayers: $337,420 in legal fees in the fiscal year that ended June 30." Residents blast police chief at annual town meeting02-06-2008"MADISON - Chief Paul Jakubson became the focus last week of growing anger and frustration over scandals at the Madison Police Department, with some residents calling on him to step down." Scandal claims 4th Madison cop01-30-2008"MADISON — Officer Matthew Sterling was fired Tuesday after the Police Commission ruled that he had frequented a known house of prostitution while off duty and had misled investigators despite his knowledge that on-duty officers were meeting with prostitutes." 5th Madison police officer faces charges today01-29-2008"MADISON — Another police officer will face unspecified administrative charges this morning." Madison fires another cop01-25-2008"MADISON — Suspended police Officer Bernard Durgin Jr. was fired Friday after the Police Commission upheld 50 administrative charges against him — a number so great that it took an attorney more than an hour to read all the counts into the record." Madison fires police sergeant01-25-2008"MADISON — Police Sgt. Timothy Heiden, a 17-year veteran and union president, was fired Thursday after the Police Commission ruled he interfered with a state police investigation and failed to supervise officers on his shift." 4th Madison cop lands in hot water01-24-2008"MADISON — Administrative charges will be levied against another Madison police officer this morning, officials said Wednesday." Supervisor blamed for cop woes01-16-2008"MADISON - At the police department here it appears things have gone from bad to worse." Crime, misconduct hobble Madison cops01-15-2008"The Madison Police Department is down to 18 officers. It would have more but they keep getting arrested or suspended for misconduct." Madison officer, ex-cop face more charges12-03-2007"MADISON - The Police Department has levied additional charges against one former cop and one suspended officer for crimes they allegedly committed while on the job." Cop facing termination blames anti-union attitudes?10-26-2007"Heiden, himself, faces no criminal charges, only accusations he violated department rules and regulations related to oath of office, code of ethics, conduct unbecoming an officer and supervisory duties." Termination a tough call for Madison cop10-24-2007"MADISON — During hearings to decide the fate of suspended police Sgt. Timothy Heiden, the lieutenant in charge of the internal investigation said recommending Heiden’s termination was "the hardest decision he ever made." " Already suspended, Madison cop faces new charges10-10-2007"Madison (WTNH) Officer Bernard Durgin first got in trouble in August. He flashed his badge at New Haven officers who were arresting a friend of Durgin's. That friend is also a violent felon." Madison gets new pumper truck09-04-2007"MADISON — A new firetruck worth about a half-million dollars is headed for Madison to replace a 30-year-old truck." When a cop goes bad, solution not always easy08-27-2007"In many cities and towns in Connecticut, from the far-reaching narcotics squad scandal in New Haven to snatched seafood in Madison, these things are happening." Madison firefighters celebrate 100th anniversary08-03-2007"A shoreline fire department is celebrating a milestone this weekend. Madison Hose Company #1 has been fighting fires for 100 years." New cell towers may fill coverage gaps06-12-2007"MADISON — The last areas of town where cell phones can't connect with the outside world soon may be getting a power boost in the form of four new wireless towers." Seafood theft case delayed again03-21-2007"The criminal case of Joseph Gambardella, the longtime Madison police officer accused of stealing shrimp and lobster from a local restaurant, was delayed again Tuesday." Sole Democrat quits Madison police board01-12-2007"MADISON — The lone Democrat on the Police Commission says serious differences with the commission’s Republican chairman and its overall operation are behind his intention to resign once a replacement can be appointed." Madison police officer accused of stealing seafood01-04-2007" A Madison police officer accused of breaking the law says he didn't do it - he is accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of seafood from a Madison restaurant." Madison fire chiefs issue ultimatum06-12-2006"MADISON — Frustrated with what they view as the town’s lack of action on emergency dispatch problems, the chiefs of the town’s two volunteer fire companies have issued an ultimatum:" Madison May Join Forces with Guilford :01-12-2006"At its Dec. 19 meeting, Madison's Board of Selectmen unanimously agreed to approve a regionalization of Madison's emergency medical dispatch with Guilford's. " Shore Line Times - News - 10/22/2005 - Police again plead case for deputy chief10-22-2005no description Police Board To Open Public Hearings07-21-2005"term planning issues in the Police Department. The board is inviting public comment." Police Commission Proceeds With Deputy Chief Position01-27-2005"MADISON - The Board of Police Commissioners will proceed with its intention to post the new position of deputy police chief within the Police Department." Police Commission Seeks Five New Officers12-16-2004"Madison (CT) The Police Commission has submitted its proposed budget for the next fiscal year and included in it is a request for five new police officers." Police Dispatchers, Town Reach Accord12-16-2004"Madison (CT) The town and the union representing the nine civilian communications technicians, secretaries, and clerks of the Police Department have reached a contract agreement." New Committee to Study Emergency Dispatch System12-02-2004"MADISON - Since May, the town's emergency medical and fire personnel and Police Department representatives have been meeting in an effort to determine what changes are needed, if any, in Madison's present emergency dispatch system. " Madison considers dispatch service with Guilford11-27-2004"MADISON -- New state regulations that require a 911 dispatcher to stay on the phone until an ambulance arrives have town officials considering a regional dispatch service with Guilford. Madison officials are trying to determine whether it would be less costly to share 911 dispatch duties with Guilford than to continue to handle 911 calls alone. " Police Union Head Discusses Negotiations11-24-2004"MADISON - Tim Heiden, head of the town's police union, contended in an interview last week that taxpayers 'are not hearing the full story' about the union's present contract negotiations. " Madison Selectmen Reject Request For Four More Cops11-11-2004"MADISON - In a special joint meeting with the Board of Police Commissioners, the Board of Selectmen has rejected a request to add four more certified officers to the Police Department. " Police radio upgrade gets federal boost11-03-2004"After receiving authorization from the Board of Police Commissioners in August, Madison police won the approval of the Board of Selectmen Oct. 25 to purchase a $59,000 upgrade for its radio system. <br>" North Madison Firehouse Nears Completion10-28-2004"In 2005 the North Madison Fire Department will unveil its new facility, a building specifically designed to house the equipment and technology now required for a modern firefighting operation." Madison won’t bolster cop force10-26-2004"MADISON -- The selectmen will not consider the Police Commission’s request to bring the force up to 28 officers again until a new police contract is agreed upon, First Selectman Tom Scarpati says. Scarpati has been attending recent Police Commission meetings in his capacity of ex officio member as the power struggle between the commission and the selectmen continues." Police Commission Approves Deputy Chief Position09-16-2004"MADISON - The Board of Police Commissioners, in a split vote last week, approved the creation of a deputy chief position within the Police Department over the strenuous objections of Commissioner Emile Geisenheimer." Emergency telecommunications gets a boost05-28-2003"In addition to the radios, the Department of Public Safety is installing 22 mass decontamination trailers in strategic locations around the state." |
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