I’m a retired New Haven police officer. A dinosaur who was a cop for 23 yrs.(1975-1998). I had been assigned to the Patrol Division, Street Crime-Narcotics Unit as well as the Investigative Services Unit. When I heard what happened to Jason I obtained his personal phone number from a New Haven cop who was a friend of his . I told Jason that EVERYONE knew he was being screwed & he was being supported 100%. I also told him I was having a small party in my yard in which several active & retired cops would be in attendance. He respectfully declined. Over the phone I could feel that he was disappointed and frustrated over losing his job, which he loved. He didn’t tell me but I’d heard previously that he had just recently, before he was fired, dragged someone out of a burning car, saving the guy’s life. And this guy was fired? I may be wrong but I think that the New Haven Police Internal Affairs Unit even cleared him of any wrong-doing , saying that HE was assaulted. The liberal city of New Haven . . . . WTF did we expect ! Best of luck Jason.
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Roberto Arango
5 years ago
A humble individual who does great for the community. I have been on calls with him and is a class act. Give this man his job back and let’s stop playing with people’s lives to push a false narrative.
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Dionna Arango
5 years ago
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He’s an honorable man whom I have had the pleasure of working with on calls. He is one of the good officers! He’s active in the community and has a true passion for his job and the New Haven Community.
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Sal Morello
5 years ago
I had the privilege of coaching Jason Santiago. He is a man of great character!!!!
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D Way
5 years ago
He’s a good person and a better officer. We all make mistakes. His came when a civilian violated him as a human being. Shouldn’t have been fired. Remove those officers who shoot unarmed civilians instead.
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Robert Assie
5 years ago
May the Lord step in and help restore Jayson.
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Clifford Rone
5 years ago
I know Jason and I know what that video displayed does not define him as a person
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Nicole Assie
5 years ago
This was an unfortunate outcome to a dedicated individual. The City, Council and Police Department saw this as an opportunity to "make an example" and look like they're doing something. To vilify an individual like Jason when there are other officers doing MUCH WORSE is abhorrent.
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Lionel Assie
5 years ago
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Officer Santiago is a man of Great Character. Having known him personally for 10 plus years, he has consistently been a leader in his community, on and off duty, always there to help those in need. Officer Santiago is and will always be a leader, with the upmost character and should be given the opportunity to use his skills for the betterment of his community.
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R Pressley
5 years ago
I support Jason Santiago
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Conley Monk
5 years ago
Jason was a great cop. He did an excellent Job serving the community. He is the best Officer New Haven every had.
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Kim Candelora
5 years ago
Let him back on the NHPD
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joseph lalanne
5 years ago
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jason should get his job back. After this incident occured jason was allowed to work on the force for 4 months and be on patrol. This was an overreaction response to the current police climate
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James Watkins
5 years ago
I have witness this officer treat all citizens in the city with respect & dignity. He deserves a second chance.
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Brittney
5 years ago
He is a man of good character and exactly what New Haven needs!
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Karrone Stanley
5 years ago
let him protect and serve
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Kyle McCarthy
5 years ago
Jason was a teammate of mine in college. He’s a great person and even better leader. I would want him keeping my town safe
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Dave E
5 years ago
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Jason was a football captain at westconn when I played.great leader and someone I would want protecting the streets.
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Wayne Neal Jr
5 years ago
Former college teammate of mine who I can vouch for his character. ✊
I’m a retired New Haven police officer. A dinosaur who was a cop for 23 yrs.(1975-1998). I had been assigned to the Patrol Division, Street Crime-Narcotics Unit as well as the Investigative Services Unit. When I heard what happened to Jason I obtained his personal phone number from a New Haven cop who was a friend of his . I told Jason that EVERYONE knew he was being screwed & he was being supported 100%. I also told him I was having a small party in my yard in which several active & retired cops would be in attendance. He respectfully declined. Over the phone I could feel that he was disappointed and frustrated over losing his job, which he loved. He didn’t tell me but I’d heard previously that he had just recently, before he was fired, dragged someone out of a burning car, saving the guy’s life. And this guy was fired? I may be wrong but I think that the New Haven Police Internal Affairs Unit even cleared him of any wrong-doing , saying that HE was assaulted. The liberal city of New Haven . . . . WTF did we expect ! Best of luck Jason.
A humble individual who does great for the community. I have been on calls with him and is a class act. Give this man his job back and let’s stop playing with people’s lives to push a false narrative.
He’s an honorable man whom I have had the pleasure of working with on calls. He is one of the good officers! He’s active in the community and has a true passion for his job and the New Haven Community.
I had the privilege of coaching Jason Santiago. He is a man of great character!!!!
He’s a good person and a better officer. We all make mistakes. His came when a civilian violated him as a human being. Shouldn’t have been fired. Remove those officers who shoot unarmed civilians instead.
May the Lord step in and help restore Jayson.
I know Jason and I know what that video displayed does not define him as a person
This was an unfortunate outcome to a dedicated individual. The City, Council and Police Department saw this as an opportunity to "make an example" and look like they're doing something. To vilify an individual like Jason when there are other officers doing MUCH WORSE is abhorrent.
Officer Santiago is a man of Great Character. Having known him personally for 10 plus years, he has consistently been a leader in his community, on and off duty, always there to help those in need. Officer Santiago is and will always be a leader, with the upmost character and should be given the opportunity to use his skills for the betterment of his community.
I support Jason Santiago
Jason was a great cop. He did an excellent Job serving the community. He is the best Officer New Haven every had.
Let him back on the NHPD
jason should get his job back. After this incident occured jason was allowed to work on the force for 4 months and be on patrol. This was an overreaction response to the current police climate
I have witness this officer treat all citizens in the city with respect & dignity. He deserves a second chance.
He is a man of good character and exactly what New Haven needs!
let him protect and serve
Jason was a teammate of mine in college. He’s a great person and even better leader. I would want him keeping my town safe
Jason was a football captain at westconn when I played.great leader and someone I would want protecting the streets.
Former college teammate of mine who I can vouch for his character. ✊
We need cops like him on our streets!!