Shelton Officers Change In Public; Investigation Launched

SHELTON, CT — Shelton police launched an investigation after images of officers changing clothes in public were posted to social media, according to Chief Shawn Sequeira.

"At this time I cannot disclose anything regarding this possible indecent exposure because there is an active investigation into this matter," he said on the department's Facebook page. "The Shelton Police Department does not promote or condone indecent exposure in any public place."

The department closed bathrooms and locker rooms and had portable toilets put up instead for patrol officers, according to the Connecticut Post. The police union field a grievance with the state Board of Labor Relations.

The locker room policy was instituted to prevent the possible spread of the coronavirus, but officers already at headquarters processing arrests could use the bathrooms, Lt. Brian Yerzak told the Connecticut Post.

There has been an outpouring of support for officers on the police department's Facebook page, with many people calling for the department to allow officers access to the locker room and bathrooms once again.