CHRO ex. rel. Donald Rajtar v. Town of Bloomfield - Connecticut ...

140. The complainant had presented his concerns initially to Sergeant MichaelGerrish (Sergeant Gerrish) and was surprised to learn that Sergeant Gerrishhad informed Lieutenant Samsel. TR p. 195.141. Lieutenant Samsel met with the complainant on March 8, 2004 at whichtime the complainant stated he believed Sergeant Driscoll wasdiscriminating against him, was holding him to a higher standard thanothers, had been disrespectful to him and wanted him (complainant)terminated. R-22, R-22e.142. During the March 8 interview the complainant stated that Sergeant Driscollwanted him to fail in his tasks, expected more of him than others, talked tohim disrespectfully and required of him things he had not required of otherofficers he had supervised. R-22, R-22e.143. On dates in March uncertain Lieutenant Samsel obtained written statementsfrom Sergeant Mathena and Sergeant Driscoll contesting the complainant’sclaim. R-22, R-22d, R-22f.144. Lieutenant Samsel was division commander and was aware that therelationship between Sergeant Driscoll and the complainant was beginningto “divide”. TR p. 635.145. Lieutenant Samsel filed a memorandum with Chief Hard on March 8, 2004summarizing his findings to date and containing his interview with thecomplainant and statements from Sergeant Mathena and Sergeant Driscoll.R-22, R-22e.Page 22 of 56