Yesterday, our country was shocked once again, this time by the egregious actions of Memphis Police employees who brutally assaulted Tyre Nichols, thereby causing his death. What we witnessed in that video has no place in law enforcement, and the individuals rightly charged in that incident have no business wearing the uniform. They were acting well outside of their scope of duty, and they do not represent the values of the many thousands of dedicated officers who serve police departments in agencies throughout the United States.
Chief Michael Lombardo said, "I am repulsed by the actions of these officers and the negative impact that they have brought against police officers nationwide."
Our officers in the Trumbull Police Department take pride in their service to the community and work to maintain the highest level of professional standards that are expected in public safety. They have proven their loyalty to service by providing the simple task of daily routine patrols, up to the most urgent life-saving resuscitations during medical emergencies with regular frequency.
The Town of Trumbull and its police officers remain committed to serving the community by treating every person with respect, fairness, and equality, and will continue to do so despite the reprehensible actions of others.
Vicki Tesoro (First Selectman) and Michael Lombardo (Chief of Police)