Manchester, Conn. — A former school resource officer’s questionable conduct has prompted a legal notice of intent to sue on Tuesday, though specifics of the document were withheld pending redactions by Town Attorney Tim O’Neil. The officer, referred to only as Moan, faced arrest under allegations not tied to his duties within the schools, according to police statements. These charges reportedly did not involve any Manchester residents or students directly.
Initial investigations have revealed that while the accusations are not linked to Moan’s role in the educational system, concerns have arisen about possible victims from within the school district. This suspicion was highlighted on Friday in a correspondence from Superintendent of Schools Matthew Geary and Town Manager Steve Stephanou to parents.
Moan, who had overseen other school resource officers and co-taught classes themed around law enforcement at Manchester High School, was also involved with the Manchester Police Explorer youth program. Throughout his tenure, Moan generally received favorable monthly reviews, noting him as “acceptable” or “superior.”
However, the department placed him on paid administrative leave from Nov. 18, launching an internal inquiry into his behavior. Specific orders were issued for him to halt all communications with students, school staff, Manchester Police Explorer attendees, and any minors he had interacted with via social media.
Board of Education Chairwoman Tracy Patterson communicated the complexities of the situation on Monday, describing the recent developments as “unfortunate.” Despite the challenges, she emphasized the district’s intention to stay transparent and communicative with both students and parents, reinforcing trust during a critical period.
She reiterated the importance of handling public emotions sensitively, aligning with the superintendent’s recent messages to parents. “We have always had a responsibility toward our community, and we aim to uphold that,” Patterson stated.
Regarding future recruitment and vetting processes for school resource officers (SROs), who, while stationed at schools, are technically employed by Manchester police, Patterson deferred answers on those practices to local law enforcement.
To date, both Patterson and the attorney from a firm enlisted to examine Moan’s conduct remain tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation, directing all inquiries to town officials, who had not responded to requests for comments as of Tuesday morning.
This is a developing situation and further details could be disclosed as the investigation progresses.
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