2021-04-19@10:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Police received a call from a person indicating their vehicle was just stolen. The incident occurred in the 50th block of Bunnell St. The victim is a Dominos delivery driver indicated while returning to the vehicle while delivering food the a party stole his vehicle. The suspect did display a firearm. No further information and unknown direction of travel. Police are investigating.
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2021-04-19@8:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– Viewer Marquis sent in this photo of a driver who appeared to be unresponsive who hit two parked cars on Olive Street.
#Easton Ct– #Fairfield CT– Netflix movie producers are in the Burr Street Route 59 area recording a movie. Expect road closures and detours while in the area.
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#Stratford CT–The Stratford Public Safety Communications Center is
celebrating the second full week of April (April 11-17) as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety
Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands
of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and
equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens.
The Stratford Public Safety Communications Center is the primary public safety answering point
(PSAP) for the Town of Stratford. They are responsible for manning the E911 center and
dispatching police, EMS and/or fire units to over 40,000 calls per year. They process over
128,000 inbound and outbound phone calls per year (350 per day). With all of that, they are also
required to perform numerous tasks due to the 24/7/365 nature of their operation. This includes
but is not limited to: performing law enforcement database checks, performing emergency
medical dispatch per state of Connecticut statute, monitoring field assets at emergency scenes
like structure fires, administrative notifications and even weather station monitoring. Further the
center plays an active role in the Town’s Emergency Management and Emergency Operation
Center (EOC) actions. Their mission is to be the gate keepers in the shared public safety goal
of ensuring the safety and security of the residents and businesses of Stratford. This role has
only been increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special emphasis on critical call
screening and notifications to the responders in the field.
Mayor Laura Hoydick recognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honored
the Stratford Public Safety Communications Center’s staff by releasing an official proclamation.
“Our Public Safety Telecommunicators are the front lines of our public safety network,”
said Mayor Hoydick. “This first point of contact in the public safety response is critical to the
function of the emergency management system. I value and am most appreciative of our
professional and experienced staff who are essential in managing the deployment of our public
safety assets.””
“The effective discourse between the resident and first responder help minimize risk and
effectively save lives. During the pandemic, this process has taken an even greater meaning.
Congratulations and I am very proud to work side by side everyday with them.” said Larry
Ciccarelli, the Town’s Public Safety Director.
“It’s important that we take time to recognize the efforts of our Public Safety Dispatchers this
week. Every moment of every day they are on the frontlines of providing critical medical, fire,
police and administrative services. They are the ones that take the phone calls from a husband
who finds his wife deceased, the calls from a frantic parent whose child is choking, the panicked
homeowner with their living room on fire, the scared child who can’t find his parents. These
calls are processed and responders are sent quickly and safely to every emergency call in
Stratford, right from this center.” said JP Sredzinski, Superintendent of the Stratford Public
Safety Communications Center.
WASHINGTON, D.C] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Richard Burr (R-NC) are introducing the Big Cat Public Safety Act today to protect public safety and improve animal welfare. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation prohibits the ownership of big cats like lions and tigers, and makes it illegal for exhibitors to allow public contact with cubs.
“This bipartisan measure would help stop exploitation of big cats like tigers and lions, and reduce safety risks,” said Blumenthal. “My Big Cat Public Safety Act would prohibit private ownership of these beautiful but powerful predators, which deserve to live in the wild. They should never be pets, even as cubs, kept in captivity dangerously for entertainment. I’m thankful for the groundswell of public support for this bill and look forward to working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to ensure it becomes law.”
“Big cats like lions, tigers, and cheetahs belong in their natural habitats, not in the hands of private owners where they are too often subject to cruelty or improper care,” said Collins. “Our bipartisan bill would prohibit the private ownership of big cats, which threatens the safety of the animals and the public and harms conservation efforts. I have long advocated for policies that improve the welfare of animals, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation.”
“I’m pleased to join Senators Blumenthal, Burr, and Collins in introducing the Big Cat Public Safety Act to address the treatment of privately-owned tigers and other big cats in our country,” said Carper. “This legislation is a win-win. It would prevent big cats from living in inhumane conditions and protect the public from the safety implications of these beautiful creatures being kept as pets.”
Private ownership of big cats raises significant public safety, animal welfare, and conservation concerns. It is estimated that thousands of big cats – including lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars – are privately owned and held captive in insecure and unsafe conditions. Cub-handling attractions and petting zoos cause irreparable harm to the cubs, which are often separated from their mothers at an extremely young age, and pose a danger to humans, who may be bitten or scratched. There have been more than 700 incidents in the United States involving big cats, including hundreds of human injuries, maulings and deaths.
The Netflix series “Tiger King” released in March 2020 greatly raised public awareness of the rampant animal welfare abuses and public safety issues involved in private ownership of big cats. The series showed the abysmal conditions big cats including tigers, lions, and leopards, as well as their cubs, live in throughout the United States, and the immense risks private ownership of these animals poses for the individuals who keep them, the general public, and the animals themselves.
The Big Cat Public Safety Act would prohibit the possession of big cats by unlicensed individuals. This bill also restricts direct contact between the public and big cats, including cubs.
The legislation is endorsed by numerous animal welfare, conservation, and law enforcement organizations, including the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, National Sheriffs’ Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Animal Welfare Institute, International Fund for Animal Welfare, The Humane Society Legislative Fund, The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, World Wildlife Fund, Endangered Species Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Big Cat Rescue, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A similar version of the bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in January by U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
2021-04-19@2:49pm—#Bridgeport CT– Two ambulances were dispatched to this two car crash at Colorado and Fairfield Avenue.
TRUMBULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT SIGNS WITH POLICE OFFICER
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 a Booth Hill School student was met by a Trumbull Police
officer to communicate and learn about the police, become informed of reasons why
officers visit schools, and also to explain various other services the police provide to the
community, however, this was no ordinary interaction.
Booth Hill School elementary student, Teesa Arden, met with Officer Derek Laaser, who
is also fluent in sign language, where they shared a very special connection with each
other and communicated via sign.
The teachers told Teesa that they had a surprise for her, so they brought into the
school’s hallway where Officer Laaser was awaiting her arrival. Teesa then met with
Officer Laaser who began communicating with her via sign. They began to interact and
communicate with each other in their own special way creating a bond and showing
Tessa that there are many police officers who can communicate with others in various
ways, and proving this with Officer Laaser whom she can more easily communicate with.
Booth Hill Elementary School teachers arranged for this special meet and greet as a
great way to let Teesa know how police officers are in the schools and the community to
help people. They went over important information and he let her know that if she ever
needed help that there are police officers who are able to communicate with her. They
also talked about how to get help from other people who do not know sign language.
Sign language is only one of the many areas in which the Trumbull Police Department is
growing, and becoming more diverse to better represent and serve its community.
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2021-04-19@12:00am–#Bridgeport CT– Police and EMS are on scene in the 1100 block of Iranistan Avenue where a man was assaulted with a weapon. Unknown the weapon or injuries.
2021-04-18@9:11pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– Another crash I-95 northbound right before the service area in the middle lane.
2021-04-18@9:00pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– A crash on I-95 northbound just past exit 23 North Benson Road area involving a car and tractor trailer. Expect delays. No word on any injuries.
