Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Hartford Gets Shot Spotter, NOT Bridgeport

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that an expansion of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in Hartford will become operational by today as a result of a $300,000 state grant.  The technology detects and conveys the location of gunfire or other weapon fire using mounted audio sensors.  Those sensors triangulate signals and identify the point of origin of a gunshot, immediately communicating that information to law enforcement.   The expansion of the technology allows the city increase the technology's coverage to 11.25 square miles, up from just 3 miles.  The expansion will now cover most of the city, including all residential areas and schools.   “We’ve made significant strides reducing crime statewide, and this grant will play a…

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