Allen Ganter

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Service Record

Meriden Connecticut Police Department

Main article: Meriden Connecticut Police Department
Rank Corporal (September 12, 2022)[1]
Dates of Service Hired in 2004.[1]
Salary $110,314 (2021)[2]
Last Known Status Active

Incident Reports

2023 Assault of Thomas Brocuglio

News footage with in-vehicle camera video
Allen Ganter booking photo
Allen Ganter

On December 8, 2023, Ganter was off-duty and stopped at a red light when Brocuglio honked at him to turn right on red. Ganter exited his vehicle, waved his badge, claimed that no turn was allowed, and punched Brocuglio through his vehicle's open window.[3]

Ganter drove away and Brocuglio reported the incident to the police.[4]

The incident was captured on Brocuglio's in-vehicle camera.[3]

Response Timeline

When questioned about the incident, Ganter admitted to hitting Brocuglio.[4]

Ganter was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace.[3]

Ganter was placed in a probation program.[3]

Ganter was suspended for 5 days without pay for violating the department's rules of conduct and must attend de-escalation training.[3] ‎

LEO Ratings

Training and Tactics rating: neutral
Protect & Serve rating: neutral
Individual Rights rating: neutral
Accountability and Integrity rating: neutral
Off Duty rating: bad
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Public Comments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Announcement, Meriden Police Department, 2022-09-15
  2. ↑ Allen Ganter L, City of Meriden, Police Officer, govSalaries
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Connecticut officer arrested and suspended after video shows him punching motorist through car window while off duty, CBS News, 2024-03-13
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Richard Pollina, Off-duty Connecticut cop punches driver in traffic for honking at him at red light: ‘What are you doing?’, New York Post, 2024-03-13

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