HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford’s assistant police chief will oversee the department while the city searches for a new leader, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Wednesday.
Kenny Howell will take over for Chief Jason Thody, who said in March that he’s leaving the department. Thody had previously said that he would stay until a replacement is found.
Last month, members of the Hartford Police Union said that they’re “disgusted” with officers’ quality of life and that there was low morale in the department, placing the blame on Thody…