Connecticut Correction Officer Accused of Cyberstalking Law Enforcement Official, Placed on Leave
Hartford, CT – A Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) officer has been placed on administrative leave following serious allegations of cyberstalking a fellow law enforcement official.Allegations of Harassment and Cyberstalking
The correction officer, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed due to the ongoing investigation, is accused of using digital platforms to harass and intimidate another law enforcement professional. The alleged victim is not affiliated with the Department of Correction but serves in another Connecticut-based agency. The cyberstalking allegedly occurred over several weeks and included unwanted messages, social media monitoring, and other forms of digital harassment. A formal complaint filed by the victim initiated a joint internal and external investigation.DOC Response: Officer Placed on Leave Pending Investigation
The Connecticut DOC has confirmed that the officer is on administrative leave while both internal affairs and outside law enforcement agencies conduct their investigations. The department emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment.“We take these allegations extremely seriously,” a DOC spokesperson stated. “The safety of our personnel and the integrity of the justice system are of paramount importance. If the investigation confirms misconduct, appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken, up to and including termination.”The officer’s system access and badge privileges have been suspended pending the outcome.