On the orders of Hartford Police Chief James Rovella, an "I-FILE " a form of Internal Affairs Investigation was conducted into the behavior of Deputy Chief Rob Ford after complaints of racist comments were made by Ford, directed at an Italian officer and his family.
But as happens in many cases, you may be looking for one thing and end up uncovering something else. In the report below, there are disturbing comments made by Ford in regards to a possible rumored relationship between Ford and a female subordinate where he(Ford) raised the issue of the female officer whether she was "sucking his d**k" or whether he was "f**cking her" as was rumored in the unit. Ford admits in the report as to using that language. Ford claims the language used was an effort to stop the gossiping, but it leaves him and the City extremely vulnerable to a sexual harassment claim and is totally inappropriate for a Deputy Chief to use in front of his subordinates.
You can read the entire report for yourselves below and form your own opinion. The IAD Investigator substantiated a violation of HPD's code of conduct as a result of the complaint.
This may only be the start as there may be other code of conduct violations on the horizon for Ford after his handling (or not handling) an alleged assault at a recent meeting of the Greater Hartford African American Alliance meeting.
Discipline for Ford should be determined in the near future after the report is reviewed by the Departments Advoctae and ultimately reviewed by Chief Rovella
How come you have to sign up for Scribd to read the IAD report?
ReplyDeleteOnce again brookman. You have come through. It will be very interesting what rovella actually does to ford. Hopefully not a detective badge like thorp...
ReplyDeleteyou don't have to sign up for anything. just double click on the "ford iad" at the top of the document and it should open
ReplyDeleteolive garden,
ReplyDeleteI am sure these are not easy decisions for Chief Rovella, especially when he exhibits the confidence in someone that he took a chance on and promoted to the position of Deputy Chief. But I am pretty sure he will be fair and well thought out That is why promotions come with a years probation. Not everyone is cut out for the positions they receive, and maybe it is not Chief Fords time for that position. I think he might need some more time to develop his people skills and decision making abilities
What people skills and decision making abilities???
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty comical!!!
Rob Ford is ignorant!!!!
ReplyDeleteBrian Heavren fondly known as Short Bus is only with Mertes ,Because GG did not want him. GG is dating 3 other cops at the same time. And she is married. This is as The Stomach Turns.
ReplyDeleteGive Me Pizza Pie-- Sherbo should not be a union steward -He has no qualifications .
ReplyDeleteafter viewing sgt kesslers file an he only got ten days suspension I don't see ford getting any punishment if so that's major lawsuit an as much fun as it was reading this report this investigation is still ongoing because a punishment was not handed out yet this is a violation of policy and procedure an Ford can file a lawsuit for this being leaked an Rinaldi can also file a lawsuit cause Ford admitted to his wrong doing Im sure if Rovella had any hair on his head hed be pulling it out right now SMDH!!!!!
ReplyDeletenothing was "leaked", once it comes off the printer it is a public document and was obtained properly through an FOI request, learn the law.
ReplyDeleteSo you mean to tell me if I write a letter to Chief Rovella telling him that I contracted the HIV virus an I need to take time off for medical reasons that's public information??? I think not buddy an Rinaldi initial complaint to the Chief should never had been made public there are clear violations here but like I said it will be interesting to see what happens
ReplyDeletethe medical condition would most likely be redacted, but the remainder of the letter would most likely be released. but you are definitely not comparing similar conditions. what would be considered a medical exemption in Officer Rinaldi's complaint or in Ford's statements? Maybe potential insanity?
ReplyDeleteI dont blame gg, let her b. could be a hell of a lot worse people in her spot. Make her chief for all i care. ...... Ford is not bad, just lost his mind due to stress. Kessler will be glued to the booking wall waiting like a kid at christmas morning for the judgement.What is the punishment going to be, that is the million dollar question??????????
ReplyDeletePut a vote on here brookman , u did that in the past , do it again. This is a democratic blog after all, let the people decide the punishment .
1- nothing
2- verbal ( im guessing this outcome )
3 - suspension 1-10 days
4- demotion ( not likely )
Officer Rodriguez-Velez clearly lied to IAD. What's her discipline going to be?
ReplyDeleteHey Tom Brady.....
ReplyDeleteYou forgot #5- promoted to Assistant Chief ( likely )
Well if Officer Rodriguez-Velez wanted to really prove she wasn't "fucking" Ford she did a terrible job at it.
ReplyDeleteWHY ARE YOU STATEMENTS INCONSISTENT WITH EVERYONE ELSE'S.
Oh cuz you failed to tell the truth, which FYI is lying.
Officer, I mean Sgt Rodriguez-Velez will fit right into Mayor Cavier inner circle.
ReplyDeleteRodriguez- valez got fired from manchester pd for several reasons including unable to navigate the streets.
ReplyDeleteThorp was forced to resign from new britain pd for some shady issues involving 63,88. Has similar iad issues here, fact, documented, iad had to even put out a memo not allowing thorp to work certain areas of the city due to his shady 63 actions. Foi that one brookman.
You see a pattern forming here.
Hpd is the land of misfit toys .
Sgt mertes is an absolute embarassment and a disgrace. She attempted to soil the investigation and tamper with witnesses. Im glad Sgt cunningham put that zero in her place. I bet she went and cried to her sponsor up in the complex. heveren really, i mean really needs to go .... A haircut would be on the to do list also ....
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Thorp will go to Lances party. I think thorp should be officer of the year !
ReplyDeleteSgt Andrew Lawrence stole a Fire truck.Why is he in IAD.
ReplyDeleteWhy is he still a cop.
This dude should be fired.
C'mon Annonymous 8:17 it was for his Countryman, he should have been giving a Hero's Parade, Caviar and all.
ReplyDeleteGive me a Meatball a said
ReplyDeleteThe proper charge for Rob Ford should be Conduct Unbecoming an officer.
Why was this not applied.?
Double Standards again.
What does Brian "Short Bus "Heavren do?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know.?
As far as I can see nothing.
He does nothing at all.
What a waste of taxpayers money!!!!
No wonder he was demoted from Acting Chief.
If i park in the rear of the dept with the civilians and dispatchers, will i get in trouble ? The gravel lot is a 10-48 and i have documented and taken photos of the 5 ft tall grass around it. No lighting system at night. Thank you chief for all you dont do for the troops .....
ReplyDeleteI wonder if superstar kash is going to elliots party? He can do the escort detail and drive through downtown like a maniac to pick up the mayor's dry cleaning ....
ReplyDeleteis Bernard going to make it looks as if he is training with the pre terminators before the boot is given. Lets see city hall will take care of this one
ReplyDeletePromotions not done yet, why has Creter already printed up shirts with "Sgt Creter training Sgt HPD academy?" The big boss need to take a look at the Academy staff don't know a sh_ t they are doing.
ReplyDeleteIs the chief gonna get rid of Tracey green anytime soon from his office...she so sloppy is her appearance a reflection on what go on there not to mention that she let's her LT Paul west know everything going on there.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Bernard is a decent young man who was a explorer, cadet and now a PRO who wants to serve the city he lives in and set an example for other young black men in Hartford and isn't it people like him the city council is seeking to hire, but yet again Creter and his FTO cronies are trying to screw another black man over like they tried to do to me. Chief Rovella don't loose this one!
ReplyDeleteAs an FTO Creter tells me I'm being too generous with scores how dare he!
ReplyDeleteAssumption is the mother of all screw ups. Creter, dont jump to assumptions such as your promotion. Especially with the direction and reckless manner such as the thorp promotion and Lt list. The city is being run into the ground. The dept has zero leadership and continues to operate in a reactive manner.
ReplyDelete"The needs of the few out weigh the needs of the many .."
I bet a case of beer that nothing happens to ford. He will be given a verbal warning or retraining. Maybe sgt creter can administer the class in his new sgt shirts that just came in.
ReplyDeleteAll i care about is that my boy pia gets stripes. You here me Rovella. Dont pass pia ..... Dont you dare !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe fact is that no one will mess with tracey green. Rovella is scared to death of the queen. Let her wear flip flops with an untucked uniform shirt. Just like St john does in booking. Baseball hat and sneakers.
ReplyDeleteTracey parks in the second floor lot also, who authorized that ?