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$249,032 Cyber Security Workforce Development Grant for Sacred Heart University

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Sacred Heart University received a $249,032 Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure grant from the National Science Foundation.  The grant will address the shortages in cybersecurity staff by creating a vocational training in cyberinfrastructure security for community college students.     “While our economy adapts to growing technology trends, it is critical that we provide students with the training and resources to be successful in the 21st century,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “As a member of the Intelligence Committee and a former member of the Homeland Security Committee, I know that building a well-trained cyberinfrastructure security workforce is essential to the country’s competitiveness and security. Sacred Heart University’s program will be an incredible asset to Connecticut’s economy and community college students.”    “This project uses problem-based learning, an innovative approach…

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Fairfield News: Missing Senior Found

2020-09-13@8:37am--#Fairfield CT-- Monday morning a concerned citizen requested the help from police who located an elderly male who appeared to be lost and confused off Brookside Drive and Burr Street.  The citizen said the 86 year-old male appeared to be confused and could not tell where he lived.  The missing man was identified as Segundo Cruz who said he was out for a walk but didn't know for how long he had been walking.  Segundo told officers he lives with family but could not remember if he had children or not.  A search of the  National Crime Information Center system revealed he was missing from Bridgeport.   The Bridgeport Police Department. Fairfield Officers responded to Segundo's residence in Bridgeport and…

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Fairfield News: Apple Watches Stolen

2020-09-08@5:ooPMish-- Two male suspects entered the T-Mobile store located at 525 Tunxis Hill Road and ripped security sensors off of 4 Apple Watches and fled the store.  They match the description of the same suspects who did the same thing at the Westport, Branford and Hamden Stores.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83789" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2020-09-08@11:49am--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in front of 3232 Post Road in the Southport section of Fairfield.  Eastbound traffic by Center Street is being redirected.  The car is heavily engulfed in flames according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_84800" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]

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Fairfield News: Preppy Males Checking Door Handles

UPDATE: Police located the 5 juvenile males and turned them over to their parents.   2020-09-06@11:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- A report of 5 preppy looking white males checking door handles on cars in the Strathmoor Condos on Fairfield Woods Road.  They were last seen running down Fairfield Woods Road.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_85535" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]  

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