OK, this Commission heard testimony from groups reporting allegations of profiling of hispanics. I just hope that this commission takes testimony from those who will say othewise. Or this is going to be nothing more than a kangaroo court and have already made up it's mind. There are two sides to each story. Don't get caught up in the political correctness of such complaints. Don't forget, these groups appearing have their own political agenda to push forward.

I find it disturbing that "innocent until prove guilty" doesn't apply to policy officers (and never has).

Nice article. I love it when things are explained so well. I believe it's time to stop denying and realize we need to make more strides toward inclusion. Unfortunately, the way systems seem to work is you have to prove there is a problem before you can begin the fix. I'm optimistic the fix could make the town a better place in the long run. I'm sure the good officers in town want to do the right thing and do a good job, they might need better tools (and leadership) in order to make that happen. Perhaps the result will be good for everyone who lives and works in East Haven.

Nicely Stated Robin

I believe that all the officers of this town are doing the right thing by getting the illegals off the streets.

Why are these hearings not open to the public? Either there were civil rights violations or not. And if there were and this COMMISSION by draging this out for so long is permitting it to continue, then lets form a commission to check the commission and on and on and on.

Hispanic or Illegal Immigrants? These are illegal immigrate activist, period. From the New haven register: "Burns said immigrants in East Haven, have been pulled over for traffic stops and told they were not welcome in town, and for awhile Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials were deporting them based on the traffic violations."

These people care less about Hispanics. They interchange Hispanic and illegal immigrants. Ask an EH cop about how over 50 illegal immigrants have been turned over to I.C.E., more then any other town or city in Connecticut. Do you now see why this group is attacking our police. Also Danbury police certified 2 officers as Immigration officers, through a federal program, do you see why these groups attacked and sued Danbury?? Open your mind and you will see "racial profiling is a term used by this group to discredit cops and intimidate them into not arresting illegal immigrants driving with South Carolina license plates.

Robin thanks for proving my point. Guilty until proven innocent.

hahahaha Tom ur funny. noone has been found guilty of anything thatz a bizare staement to make.

Truthful I wasn't trying to be funny I think its sad that we treat police officers in that manner.

I hope something comes of this meeting. It's not just "illegal" spanish people being singled out its any person who's other then just caucasian. No one forget Maleke jones. As citizens of east haven we need to feel safe with the men and women who police our town. Time to get the bad eggs out and really get a good name for east haven. I just hope it's not to late

Reading through these comments just proves the theory that if you want to win a debate with a bigot, just let them talk and they will win it for you.

CHARLIE: :Corn beef and cabbage= Irish Profiling, Spaghetti and meatballs= Italian Profiling,Swedish pancakes= Swedish Profiling, Chicken chow mein= Chinese profiling, Fish and chips= English profiling,

No, those would be a diner's menu items.