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Police Chief: Recognizing U.S. Military Veterans among NCPD Ranks

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Dear Editor:

Each and every day the men and women of the New Canaan Police Department protect and serve our town with great distinction. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, we honor those who pledged to protect and serve our great country-our veterans. Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. military. I want to recognize the following department members whom have served in our military and continue to serve our town:

Lieutenant Bill Ferri-U.S. Army
Lieutenant Jim George-U.S. Army
Sergeant Aaron LaTourette-U.S. Marine Corps
Officer Geoff Lambert- U.S. Marine Corps
Officer Roy Adams-Connecticut Army National Guard
Officer Bryan Connolly-U.S. Coast Guard
Officer Rex Sprosta-U.S. Marine Corps
Officer Matt Marzano-U.S. Marine Corps
Officer Chris Dewey-U.S. Army and New York Army National Guard
Officer Stephan Tam-U.S. Army National Guard
Officer David Rivera-U.S. Air Force
Officer Matthew Blank- Connecticut Army National Guard

Often our officers are not properly recognized for the great work they do each and every day. Of the approximately 16,000 incidents that our officers handle each year, some of these incidents are violent and put our officers in harm’s way.

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Police Chief: Halloween Safety in New Canaan

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Halloween is a fun holiday for kids, but can be a worrisome one for parents. To ensure that Halloween in our Town is as safe as possible all parents and children should follow the below safety recommendations. Candy Safety

Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. If you think candy has been tampered with contact our department at 203-594-3500. Never eat candy when the package is already opened-if unsure, throw the candy out.

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Police Chief: Thefts from Multiple Unlocked Vehicles in New Canaan Over Weekend

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Our Department is investigating thefts and attempted thefts from multiple unlocked vehicles. These incidents occurred in the area of Ledge Avenue, Vitti Street, and Brook Street. A purse, cash and a car charger were taken from these vehicles. These entries/thefts occurred this past weekend in the early morning hours. Here are some tips to help you beat these thieves:

Be a Good Neighbor: Report suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to our Department via 203-594-3500 or via 911 if you see a crime in progress.

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Police Chief: Domestic Violence ‘Is New Canaan’s Violent Crime’

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Although our Town has a very low crime rate, crimes such as domestic violence have remained constant over many years. Domestic violence is New Canaan’s violent crime. If you live in New Canaan, and you are the victim of violence, it is highly probable that the perpetrator is someone that you love. Domestic violence is both a national and an intimately local problem that knows no boundaries.  Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police. According to former Attorney General Janet Reno: “Too many American women live in fear of the very people upon whom they depend for love and affection.

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New Canaan Police Chief on ‘Back to School’ Traffic Safety

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Summer is drawing to a close and school is starting soon, which means increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on our roads. With both school buses and parents dropping-off and picking-up children at school, it is never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention whenever children are present-especially before and after school. Our officers will be conducting traffic enforcement near all schools in order to ensure the start of the school year is a safe one. Please follow the below tips enhance back to school traffic safety. Don’t be a distracted driver

Put your cell phone down and never text while driving.