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Although this winter has been very mild, we will soon be forced to drive in less than ideal weather conditions. Winter driving can be hazardous. However, many accidents can be prevented by following the below winter safe driving tips. The three P’s of Safe Winter Driving Are: Prepare for the trip; Protect yourself; and Prevent accidents. Prepare for the Trip
Clean Off Your Car: Clean snow and ice off of your car before starting your trip.
The week of December 7th is Safe Teen Driving Awareness week. Consequently, we must all work together on ensuring our teen drivers are well-trained, safe and informed. Our teen drivers face a number of safety challenges including:
Teenage drivers are involved in more crashes per mile than drivers of any other age group. Drivers aged 16 to 17 are involved in about seven times as many crashes per mile driven compared to drivers in their forties, fifties or sixties. Teenage drivers are overrepresented in crashes that result in the death of other people, such as their passengers, pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles.
Dear Editor:
During the week of Nov. 9, our Department underwent an exhaustive law enforcement audit. This audit was conducted by a team of police professionals that are assessors with the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation, or CALEA. Ever since the first CALEA Accreditation Award was granted in 1984, the program has become the primary method for an agency to voluntarily demonstrate their commitment to excellence in law enforcement. The standards upon which the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is based reflect the current thinking and experience of law enforcement practitioners and embody best practices in modern law enforcement.
From the days of the Revolutionary War through the two World Wars of the 20th century to the regional conflicts of the 21st century as well as the ongoing War on Terror, our veterans have stood on the front lines to preserve the freedoms that we cherish. As a result, every Veteran deserves our gratitude. 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.
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 Mike McFadden-U.S. Navy and New York Air National Guard
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
Often our officers are not properly recognized for the great work they do each and every day.