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Facebook and other social platforms are watching users’ chats for criminal activity and notifying police if any suspicious behavior is detected, according to a report…..The screening process begins with scanning software that monitors chats for words or phrases that signal something might be amiss, such as an exchange of personal information or vulgar language…….If the scanning software flags a suspicious chat exchange, it notifies Facebook security employees, who can then determine if police should be notified.

Mashable has the full report here…..

Fairfield, Connecticut – 7/9/2012 – The Town of Fairfield has contracted with Emergency
Communications Network to license a new and improved high-speed phone notification system,
CodeRED, which replaces Reverse 911 and provides Fairfield officials with the ability to quickly
deliver phone messages to targeted areas or to the entire Town in emergency situations.
Town officials caution that such systems are only as good as the telephone number database
supporting them. If a phone number is not already in the Town’s previous emergency notification
database, then a resident or business will not be called. First Selectman Mike Tetreau said, “One
of the reasons the CodeRED system was selected by the Town is that it gives individuals and
businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers directly into the system’s database which is an
extremely important feature.”
All businesses should register, as well as all residents who aren’t already in the system; have unlisted
phone numbers; have changed their phone number or address within the past year; or who use a
cellular phone or VIP phone as their primary number.
First Selectman Tetreau encourages anyone who is not already in the emergency notification system
to log onto Fairfield’s website, WWW.FAIRFIELDCT.ORG, or the Police Department’s website,
WWW.FPDCT.COM, and follow the link to the “CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment”
page.
Those without Internet access may call 203-254-4830, Monday through Friday, (8AM-4PM)
to supply their information over the phone. Required information includes first and last name,
street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number.
Additional phone numbers can be entered as well.
Questions should be directed to the Fairfield Emergency Management Office, 203-254-4713.
First Selectman Tetreau explained, “CodeRED allows geographically-based delivery, which means
street addresses are required to ensure emergency notification calls are received by the proper
individuals in a given situation. The system works for cell phones too, but we need to have an

associated street address to provide relevant messages.”
First Selectman Tetreau further stated that “CodeRED gives those who want to be included an easy
and secure method for inputting information. The data collected will only be used for emergency
notification purposes.”
Town officials will be testing the CodeRED system on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM. During
this test, the Emergency Notification System will be calling all residents and businesses currently in
the system.

A woman nine months pregnant and her family were just turning into her driveway when she was hit by a car being pursued by Fairfield Police.  The car caused the her minivan to rollover.  The woman and suspect were taken to the hospital, neither were seriously injured.  Lieutenant James Perez of the Fairfield Police Department told us the pursuit began around 5:15pm  when the suspect was wanted for a possible burglary.  The low speed pursuit threaded its way through Fairfield onto Park Avenue where it came to an end on Dewey Street near Commerce Ave.   The suspect, Christoper Bond, 51 will face motor vehicle charges in Bridgeport.  Fairfield will charge him with motor vehicle charges as well as criminal charges when he is released from the hospital.

More than 400 people gathered at Steelpointe Harbor on Sunday to welcome a major anchor tenant — national outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops, to the 50-acre development situated on Long Island Sound.

Mayor Bill Finch, Governor Dannel Malloy, Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris, developer Robert Christoph Sr. and his son, Robert Christoph Jr., and a host of outdoors celebrities from the world of fishing, bullriding and NASCAR joined a crowd of local, state, and federal dignitaries to unveil the plans for the 150,000 square-foot store, the size of 4-1/2 football field.

“Today’s announcement marks a historic moment for the City of Bridgeport and Steelpointe Harbor. Bass Pro Shops’ investment in Bridgeport will create hundreds of jobs, generate new tax revenues and bring economic growth to the City. They are a proven brand that will generate interest and attract customers from throughout the region. Bass Pro Shops is committed to Bridgeport and we are proud to have them as a major anchor tenant at Steelpointe Harbor,” said Mayor Bill Finch.

“I want to thank Governor Malloy and his commitment to broadening economic development and job creation in our state. We stand ready, willing and able to support this project and to work with the Governor’s office and the DECD commissioner to bring jobs to Connecticut,” Mayor Finch added.

The agreement is the culmination of almost a year of discussions and meetings between the City, State and Bass Pro Shops.

“This is about jobs, and it’s great news for the City of Bridgeport,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “Bass Pro will be a draw for people from throughout the region, one that will help revive the local economy. I look forward to solidifying state support for the agreement in the coming weeks. I want to congratulate the Mayor and his team on a job well done and welcome Bass Pro to Bridgeport.”

“We are very excited to bring Bass Pro Shops to Bridgeport to be part of this major development,” stated Johnny Morris, Founder of Bass Pro Shops. “We’re happy to be working with the City and Robert Christoph, Sr., and his son, Robert. Jr. It is incredible to have the opportunity to place a store on Long Island Sound at the center of one of the largest retail trade areas in America with over 12 million people within a 50-mile radius. The area’s long history of great fishing and hunting traditions along with this highly visible and accessible location make it the perfect place to allow us to better serve our many customers and all the outdoor enthusiasts that visit and live in this beautiful part of the country,” Morris continued.

“The announcement of Bass Pro Shops as a major anchor tenant at Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor redefines this community’s retail image for years to come. When open, shoppers from all over Connecticut, Long Island and Eastern New York will be coming to Bridgeport to shop and enjoy the new Bridgeport experience,” said Robert Christoph Sr., of Bridgeport Landing Development, developers of Steelpointe Harbor.

“This announcement is just the beginning of what will take shape at Steelpointe Harbor. Soon, infrastructure improvements on the peninsula will begin, and during the next 18 to 24 months you should see the widening of roadways and expansion of utility capacity. This project will bring hundreds of construction jobs and much needed upgrades to our roads and utilities which will help build the foundation for further expansion on Steelpointe,” he added.

Just six days almost to the hour another high speed accident took place at the same utility pole on Fairfield Avenue at Clinton Avenue. First responders received the call around 3am Saturday morning. Firefighters had to cut the doors on both sides of the car to get the driver and passenger out of the car. Assistant Fire Chief Ivan Fossesigurani told us the passenger was pushed almost back to the rear seats. She was most seriously injured but coherent and answering questions. The driver received bumps and bruises. The were both transported to local hospitals. Police are investigating.

Around 12:30am Saturday morning police and EMTs were called to Jane Street for a man shot in the back. Numerous shell casings were found on the street as it was at the same exact area on Memorial Day Weekend. It did not appear from the scene that gunshot victim was in serious condition but like the officer on the scene said a shooting like this can change in an instant. Breaking news and facts change quickly so if we get any updates we will update it at DoingItLocal.com.

About one hundred people gathered to to protest the reassignment of Bridgeport Police Officer Lieutenant David Daniels III today outside the Magaret E. Morton Government Center (formerly City Hall Annex) from the head of the Community Services Division to  Lieutenant in charge of  the midnight patrol, his reassignment starts on Monday.   DoingItLocal.com broke the story Saturday morning when rally organizer Eneida Martinez-Walker posted on our Facebook wall about this rally.  She told us that she hopes that the mayor and chief reconsider the lieutenant’s reassignment.   Speaker after speaker got up and told how Dave Daniels had been there for the community and it was time the community come together for Dave Daniels.  Daniels told us that the union has filed a grievance on his behalf.  Daniels said he wasn’t certain why he was removed from his role and that he “has no problem going back to patrol, I’m a Bridgeport Police officer and I will serve until my 25 years are complete”.  That will be in October of 2013.

A Facebook official said the social network did intend to give its new @facebook.com e-mail addresses exclusive visibility on user profiles, but insists that a software bug is responsible for resetting your contacts’ e-mail addresses the same way.  The social network’s faux paux that outraged Facebook users and prompted misdirected e-mails throughout the Web was actually caused by a bug, FB said.   Read the full story here….

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce the addition of Police Service Dog Koda to its ranks.
Koda and his handler Officer James Loomer completed two months of training receiving certification in
narcotics detection and patrol work. Koda is a Belgian Malinois from Hungary and is 18 months old.
The Westport Police Department would like to thank those who donated to the K9 Unit during a recent
fundraising effort. From the numerous donations received, the unit was able to purchase Koda, as well as
a new patrol vehicle dedicated to his future service. The vehicle comes equipped with the latest kennel
system including a heat monitoring system that detects if the temperature in the vehicle is too hot. The
system automatically rolls down the windows, activates a fan affixed to the side of the kennel, and alerts the
handler via siren, and pager.

The police department looked for the community’s involvement by asking for help naming the new police
service dog. As a result, it will be recognizing a local youth who came up with the name Koda during
its “name the dog” contest.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

7/6/2012

3:18am–Bridgeport–A person at 776 North Ave. feels sick after someone in the apartment was riding a scooter indoors.

2:50am–New Haven–Reports of two gunshot victims from possibly two different sections of the city. One is a 17 year old in traumatic arrest. The other a 30 year old man.

2:00am–Fairfield–One in custody after trying to break in to cars at the Metro Train Station.

7/5/2012

11:19pm–Bridgeport–Police break up a large fight behind Home Depot on Houston and Dodd Ave. (behind Home Depot ) with one firearm recovered.

5:20pm–Fairfield–#cttraffic–Report of a motor vehicle accident Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46 .

3:19pm–Bridgeport– #cttraffic– I-95 northbound rollover car accident between exits 27 and 28.  Everyone involved in the rollover accident on I-95 between exits 27 and 28 were fine and refused medical attention.

3:03pm–Fairfield– Jane Doe reported to police after getting into a heated argument with the dog owner that it is dangerous to leave their dog in the minvan in this heat in front o f Bodega Taco Bar, 1700 Post Road. Police warned the dog owner.

10:22am–Bridgeport–Man in his underwear with his dog rolling around in the grass on Manila Street.  Jumps into the back seat of the squad car when police arrive.  There is a possibility he is on some sort of narcotic and police requesting medics.

1:18am–Stratford–Reports of a man shot in the back outside 256 Woodend Road. Condition of the man unknown at this time.

1:01am–#Bridgeport–Man taking a McNap in the drive thru window at McDonald’s at 4290 Main Street. Police EMTs on scene.

 

7/4/2012

11:11–Norwalk–Police, EMTs on the way to Laura Street for a stabbing.

11:01pm–Fairfield–Fox Street mother calls police that her daughter is drunk and beating up the boyfriend.

10:01pm–Bridgeport–Woman on Coleman Street reporting a car drove by her while walking and fired four shots in her direction.

6:15pm–Stratford–Man in Walmart with a pocket knife trying to pry security devices off merchandise threatens security with the knife when they approach him. Police now have him in custody as he left the store.

4:08pm–Bridgeport–Fire in the ceiling at 10 Manila Place quickly knocked down by firefighters. Fire marshal requested to the scene to investigate the cause.

2:28pm–Trumbull–Report of a rollover accident on Hawley Lane

2:07am–Bridgeport–Man robbed of a large amount of cash walking on Catherine Street by five black males wearing ski masks.

12:15am–Norwalk–Rollover car accident with one injury on St. Mary’s Lane.

12:00am–Norwalk—Police are looking for a flat black Honda Accord with two black males for a shooting that took place about 20 minutes ago in Norwalk. Last seen on I-95 northbound near exit 15.

7/3/2012

11:42pm–Stratford–Stratford Fire dispatched to help Milford locate two missing Kayakers missing from Silver Sands.

10:56pm–Bridgeport–Carjacking in front of 1190 North Ave. Robber took the victim’s Gold Toyota and fled on North Ave.  Police looking for a black male black shirt, black pants black doo rag taking a 1998 Toyota Camry, displayed a sawed off shotgun.

10:53pm–Stratford–About 20 kids fighting in front of Zach’s Ice Cream on Access Road.

6:21–Fairfield– Fairfiled Police are shutting down Black Rock Turnpike Route 58 at Samp Mortar with primary wires and other wires burning as well as downed trees.

4:04pm–Bridgeport–Report of a child struck by a car a Madison Avenue and Truman Ave.

3:22pm–Bridgeport–Person on a dirt bike hit by a car at Grant Street and Mill Hill Avenue.

3:10pm–#Bridgeport–Police make an arrest of a man with a gun or facsimile on Main and Congress Street.