STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE ARREST OF FORMER POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE ARREST OF FORMER POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON

[NEW HAVEN, CT] - Earlier today, former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson was arrested by the Connecticut State Police on two counts of first-degree larceny. Following Jacobson's arrest, Mayor Elicker issued the following statement:

"It's a sad day for the City of New Haven. Former Police Chief Jacobson was someone whom many in our city deeply respected and who dedicated his life to helping keep our community safe.

However, no one is above the law and that includes the chief of police. The theft and misuse of taxpayer funds was not only a crime, but also a breach of public trust for which former Chief Jacobson must be held accountable.

With the new policies and protocols that we have now put in place, our residents and officers can be confident that funds allocated for the police department's Confidential Informant program will be properly safeguarded and properly used to investigate and solve crimes and to identify criminals and bring them to justice.

I want to thank the Chief State's Attorney Patrick Griffin, New Britain State's Attorney Christian Watson, DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins and the Connecticut State Police for their investigation into this matter and working to ensure that former Chief Jacobson is held accountable for his actions."

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