The Speaker

New Haven Police Department Detective Allyn Wright is currently a Detective in the Internal Affairs Unit. He is entering his 14th year in law enforcement with the New Haven Police Department. Early in his career, Detective Wright worked for over seven years as DEA Task Force Officer with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. As a Task Force Officer, Detective Wright was involved in the investigation and prosecution of several high-level drug trafficking organizations and transnational gangs operating in Connecticut, New York City, Arizona, Texas and Mexico. Following his time with the DEA, Detective Wright worked for three years in the NHPD Major Crimes Unit, as a Homicide Detective. Detective Wright investigated fatal and non-fatal shootings, overdose deaths and suicides. Detective Wright holds a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and M.S. Degree in White Collar Financial Crimes from University of New Haven and is currently in his third year of Law School at University of Connecticut School of Law.

The Workshop

The Career Armor Workshop: Policy Protection and the Union :
Friday, October 23, 2026 02:15P

The Career Armor Workshop is a professional development session designed to enhance understanding of how departmental policy, internal accountability processes, and union representation collectively shape an officer’s career. While the training is rooted in law enforcement practice, it is structured for a public audience and offers valuable insight into the systems that govern policing from recruitment through retirement. The workshop emphasizes that policy literacy and labor awareness are essential components of professionalism, risk management, and long-term career sustainability.

This session provides a clear, practical overview of internal affairs processes, including how administrative investigations are initiated, conducted, and resolved, and the rights and obligations of officers throughout those proceedings. Participants will examine the role of unions in safeguarding due process, ensuring fair discipline, and advocating during internal investigations, while also addressing common misconceptions about internal affairs and union involvement.

Additionally, the workshop explores key elements of collective bargaining and labor contracts, including how contract language affects promotions, transfers, discipline, retirements, and pension benefits. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how these agreements are applied in real-world situations and how informed engagement with union protections can positively influence career progression and post-service security. The Career Armor Workshop underscores the importance of informed decision-making and institutional knowledge as foundational tools for protecting both individual officers and the integrity of the profession.