President of Police Union Calls It Quits; Outspoken Cavaliere Joined Force in 1968

New Haven Register › April 06, 2011

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Police Sgt. Louis Cavaliere, in his 30 years as police union president, never shied away from a fight or held his tongue -- sometimes to his detriment, his critics say.

Cavaliere Tuesday confirmed rumors that he plans to retire after 43 years as a city cop.

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President of Police Union Calls It Quits; Outspoken Cavaliere Joined Force in 1968

"I don't regret anything I've ever said," said Cavaliere, who, over decades, has at times ignited firestorms with strongly worded rebukes as he advocated for his union. "I never backed away from a fight. I argued like they wouldn't believe with city off...

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