Tech School Resource Officer Fired Amid Investigation Into Inappropriate Relationship With Student

MIDDLETOWN, CT — State Police Thursday said that a trooper assigned to a school resource officer position at Vinal Technical High School has been terminated from the force amid allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

On Dec. 30, Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian was fired "following an internal affairs investigation into his conduct," according to a statement issued by state police.

State police said further, "When the initial accusations were brought forward, it was the priority of the Connecticut State Police to immediately remove TFC Haroian from his position as an SRO in order to protect any potential victim and other students."

Leading up to his termination, Haroian reported to work in a non-patrol, paid administrative capacity, state police said.

Because the matter involves "a potential minor victim," state police said they "followed all laws protecting minor victims." In other words, they were limited with the release of some case information "in order to protect the identity and well-being of any minor victim involved."

State police added, "Connecticut State Troopers that serve as school resource officers are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in all of their interactions with students, staff, and parents."

Their role is to protect and support students while building trust, state police said.

"Every interaction should be guided by integrity, respect, and professionalism. Any personnel who do not meet this standard have no place within the Connecticut State Police," a statement read.

Vinal Technical High School is located in the Middletown and serves about 500 students from 27 towns and enroll grades 9 through 12.