# Inspector General vs City Over Police Records

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-01T22:05:27+00:00
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Hartford’s inspector general is locked in a legal showdown with the city and police union over subpoenas for internal affairs records, including body cam footage and officer interviews tied to citizen complaints. The police missed a deadline, sparking a court battle where the city argues sensitive info—like sexual assault and domestic violence details—needs judicial safeguards before release. The union claims the process violates its contract and questions the legal foundation of the inspector general’s subpoena power. This clash tests the newly empowered Civilian Police Review Board, which has struggled with police cooperation since gaining expanded authority in 2020, creating a mounting backlog. Inspector General Lopez vows to push forward, warning that granting the city’s request would render the subpoena power ineffective and silence victims’ voices. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2dccd030d735ccb9

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