#Stratford CT– The Stratford Library has announced that teen volunteers, Avanti Prabakaran, Grace Molina, Candice Northrup and Kaylyn Shoy have received The President’s Volunteer Service Award from this past year. Molina, Northrup and Shoy
received the Gold Award and Prabakaran received the Bronze. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s
strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.
#Bridgeport CT– Reverend D Stanley Lord, president of the Greater Bridgeport National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (GBNAACP), shared the following statement on the recent Finalist for Chief of Bridgeport Police Department. The City of Bridgeport recently conducted a nationwide search for a Police Chief, resulting in several candidates emerging from its internal ranks. The Greater Bridgeport NAACP (GBNAACP) insists on working closely with our partners in the city, including the Mayor, to ensure that our next police chief shares the primary goals for the protection of the civil rights of individuals, a balanced temperament, community-minded actions, and a commitment to delivering the vital safety services we need and deserve. It is mission critical that we put our lives and trust in a police chief that can successfully utilize all resources possible to provide all available resources and services needed by families, taxpayers, businesses, and visitors in their experiences here in Bridgeport. Our diverse community has and will continue to provide valuable feedback during the process. Our next Chiefs must have managerial knowledge of the policies, procedures, programs, and operations. They should have a broad perspective of the Department to coordinate all operations to protect and serve the community and significantly contribute to formulating departmental mission, goals, objectives, and strategic plans. Chiefs must demonstrate advanced leadership qualities by creating an environment that promotes a growth mindset through innovation and critical thinking. The GBNAACP is ready to be a part of a coordinated effort locally and with our county, emergency management officials, and others who stand prepared to assist in finding the right chief with the exemplary skills to keep our city strong, vibrant, and sustainable.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Center for Digital Government has given Connecticut national recognition for its ongoing digital government efforts, awarding the state with a grade of A- and ranking it third in the nation for information technology leadership. The recognition was included as part of the organization’s 2022 Digital States Survey.
Governor Lamont has made it a priority during his administration to build an all-digital state government that provides Connecticut’s residents and businesses with the tools necessary to digitally connect with services administered by the state.
“I am proud of the work by our state employees and agencies as they modernize services for residents,” Governor Lamont said. “Connecticut is once again being nationally recognized for cross-agency collaborations and leadership as we continue our all-digital government efforts. Our Bureau of Information Technology Solutions team, as part of the Department of Administrative Services, works incredibly hard with state agencies to improve services for Connecticut residents. Being recognized on a national level continues to remind us of what we already know – Connecticut has the best state workforce in the country.”
The grade of A- reflects a state whose technology leaders are using “very strong innovation, high performing solutions, and have applied excellent practices in all aspects of operations, governance and administration,” according to Teri Takai, senior vice president of the Center for Digital Government. Since its inception 25 years ago, the biennial e-survey has helped benchmark state government use of digital technologies to improve service delivery, increase capacity, and reach policy goals.
In the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 Category Awards, Connecticut received third place for exemplary work in leadership, which recognizes Connecticut’s information technology optimization strategy and improvements to working relationships, planning, policies and collaborations with agencies.
“The optimization of the state’s IT infrastructure into one bureau – BITS – under the Department of Administrative Services has given state agencies access to deeply talented IT staff and resources,” Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Michelle Gilman said. “The results of IT optimization have and will continue to enhance opportunities for our state employees and make government services more accessible to Connecticut residents. I’m incredibly proud of our BITS team for their national recognition and look forward to furthering our all-digital government journey.”
“Continuing to be recognized as a national leader in modernizing government services is a testament to our dedicated employees and collaborations across agencies,” Connecticut Chief Information Officer Mark Raymond said. “Whether it’s making it easier to do business in the state, renewing a driver’s license online, or other accessibility improvements, digital services ease government interactions, put people first, and provide experiences Connecticut residents come to expect in their online transactions.”
A listing of all 50 states and their grades are published on the Center for Digital Government’s website at www.centerdigitalgov.com.
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2022-09-29@9:36pm–#Fairfield CT– Police and EMS were called to a house on Lalley Boulevard (near the beach) a person knocking on a door refusing to believe he is at the wrong house.
Last week at the Region 1 preparedness and response field day I caught up with a vendor from Safeware who has a solution to dealing with lithium-ion battery fires. Lithium-ion battery fires require a tremendous amount of water to be extinguished. Safeware came out with a product called Cell Block. It looks like kitty litter but it is made from glass and quickly and effectively extinguishes the fire. It can then be put in a container that is lined with the product which then can be transported safely. I asked if they have a large litter box for Teslas, and he said they are working on it.
The Norwalk Police Department is asking for your help in identifying the pictured male. On September 26, 2022, the male approached a female victim at a local pharmacy, identifying himself as a medical student. The male asked the victim to allow him to examine her feet, and then exposed himself to her. The victim immediately called for help, and the male fled. A second similar incident involving the same male was received from a different local pharmacy. If you have any information about these incidents, or can identify the male, please contact Detective Nick Kougioumtzidis directly by telephone at (203)854-3185, or by email at NKougioumtzidis@norwalkct.org. We urge all of our residents, women in particular, to be cautious when offered any services involving a physical exam, and to only accept services from qualified professionals who are properly regulated and licensed. Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.comAnonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)
The fourth and final arrest has been made in the home invasion that occurred at 494 Naugatuck Ave on January 10, 2022. During the home invasion, suspects wore fake Amazon delivery uniforms. Milford Police Detectives conducted an investigation which led to an arrest warrant being issued for Theodore Jordan, 27, of Shelton. Jordan was taken into custody in Georgia and was extradited by detectives on September 22, 2022. While in custody it was determined that Jordan had several other active arrest warrants for Failure to Appear for arrests from other agencies that were served.
Jordan was charged with: Home Invasion (2 Counts)Robbery 1st Degree (2 Counts)Kidnapping 1st DegreeAssault 2nd DegreeLarceny 1st DegreeFailure to Appear 1st Degree (4 Counts)Failure to Appear 2nd Degree (2 Counts)
