## When Bad Tweets Lead to Reprimands: Another Connecticut Officer in Hot Water
Here in Connecticut, we like to think of ourselves as pretty dignified—a state where public service is steady, maybe even a little boring. But every now and then, something pops up to remind us that not everyone keeps things quiet.
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Recently, a Connecticut State Police Trooper found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Trooper First Class John Myer ended up facing scrutiny over some off-duty social media posts that caused quite a stir.
This story digs into what happened with Myer’s Facebook activity and the fallout that followed. We’ll look at what he actually said, how the department responded, and what it all means for the relationship between law enforcement and the public.
### A Trooper’s Posts Spark an Internal Investigation
The Connecticut State Police started investigating Trooper First Class John Myer after he posted a series of comments on Facebook on March 10, 2025. His posts took aim at both state and federal officials and touched on hot-button topics like illegal immigration.
The department said these posts broke their social media policy. Myer used a profile photo showing himself in full uniform, sitting proudly on a state police motorcycle.
That image raised red flags. People worried his strong opinions might look like the official stance of the Connecticut State Police, and honestly, it’s easy to see why.
#### The Content of the Controversial Posts
Trooper Myer didn’t hold back with his online commentary. He directly urged “President Trump” to do something about Connecticut’s Trust Act.
He made it clear he opposed giving driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Myer even quoted a Yankee Institute estimate, claiming Connecticut was shelling out $1.3 billion for undocumented immigrants.
He also went after U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. In a reply to his own post, Myer criticized the Senator’s behavior during presidential speeches and brought up old controversies about Blumenthal’s Vietnam-era statements.
Investigators found even more posts. Myer shared stats, questioned the cost of taxpayer-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants, and pointed out that at least $80 million in state funds had gone toward certain health coverage since 2023.
These posts didn’t just sit in a vacuum. They sparked conversations about public policy everywhere from New Haven to Stamford.
### The Investigation and Its Findings
An anonymous complaint kicked off this internal review. The complainant argued that Myer’s remarks, especially when he wore his uniform, could easily look like an official political stance from the Connecticut State Police.
This kind of concern isn’t rare. Balancing an officer’s personal rights with their public role pops up in communities from Waterbury to Bridgeport.
Trooper Myer, hired in 2004 and assigned to Troop I in Bethany, couldn’t do interviews during the early part of the probe. He was out on workers’ compensation leave at the time.
The internal affairs report said Myer’s posts cast the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection in a negative light. Investigators found he violated social media policy, which stresses not giving the impression of speaking for the agency.
#### The Outcome and Myer’s Record
On January 22, Trooper Myer signed a summary judgment and agreed to accept a letter of reprimand. This letter will stay in his personnel file for 12 months.
This isn’t the first time Trooper Myer has landed in legal trouble. He’s been a litigant in lawsuits, including one against the city of New Haven and Cheshire, plus two officers, over injuries from a motorcycle escort.
He’s also currently a defendant in a separate lawsuit that claims a pattern of harassment and prior improper conduct. That previous incident led to a 45-day suspension.
Taken together, these episodes show an officer who’s still figuring out where his professional boundaries really lie.
Here is the source article for this story: CT trooper reprimanded for Facebook post targeting Tong, Blumenthal
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