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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.

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Working Together to Keep Our College Students Safe

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With fall approaching, hundreds of New Canaan students are packing up to move to a nearby city or across the country to pursue their studies. Becoming independent almost overnight comes with certain risks and responsibilities. Street crime is on the increase in most large U.S cities. It is also growing on campuses and in small communities. No college is immune to crime.

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New Canaan Police Chief: Thefts from Motor Vehicles Rising; Prevention Tips

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Communities in Westchester County, and in upstate Connecticut, are reporting an increase in thefts from motor vehicles. Usually, these thieves come to Fairfield County to commit these thefts and in the recent past our town has been hit hard by these thieves. Often financial information—checks, bank cards, etc.—is stolen during these thefts, which leads to identity theft and bank fraud crimes. 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. Crime prevention is the best cure.

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Chief: New Canaan Police Launch Traffic Safety Initiatives

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Seatbelt Compliance Enforcement Campaign

From May 23 to June 5, our Department conducted intensive enforcement of seatbelt laws. Prior to the enforcement campaign, we gathered data regarding motorist compliance with seatbelt laws in our Town. The data showed a high compliance rate of 92 percent. At the completion of the enforcement campaign, we saw a 93.5 percent compliance rate. Since the state average is 85.4 percent compliance, we are glad that a high percentage of motorists in New Canaan are obeying seat belt laws.

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New Canaan Police Chief: Risks and Consequences of Underage Substance Use

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With college students home and the end of the New Canaan school year, our department usually sees an increase in youth parties involving underage alcohol and drug use. The risks and effects of underage drinking and illegal drug use include an increase in risky behavior. These behaviors often result in injuries, assaults, medical emergencies, fatalities, and sexual offenses. Consequently, to mitigate these risks we will continue to pursue an approach that balances education with enforcement. The New Canaan Perspective

The media and some adults (including parents) regard drinking (and recently the use of marijuana) as an essential element of socializing.