City Unveils Deep Dive Into Confidential-Informant Policy

City Unveils Deep Dive Into Confidential-Informant Policy

With 33 recommendations from PERF about how to improve management of the fund that former Chief Karl Jacobson stole from.

New Haven police update policies after former chief's financial scandal

The New Haven Police Department is updating policies governing confidential informant funds following a scandal involving former Chief Karl Jacobson.

New Haven police review recommends 33 changes to confidential informant program

Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson pleaded no contest to embezzlement charges just weeks before the review was completed.

New Haven mayor, police chief share update on confidential informant program following alleged misuse

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Chief David Zannelli on Tuesday shared an update on the police department's confidential informant (CI) program following alleged misuse of funds by the former police chief. City leaders summarized the expansive results of a recent independent review of CI policies and procedures conducted [...]