#Stratford- On June 9 th 2021 a male student a Bunnell High School suffered a self inflicted wound. The student used a knife to cause the injury to himself. As a result the school was temporarily placed in lockdown until Officers and medical personnel arrived and the student was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is listed in stable condition. Students and staff were released from school early as a result. The incident is still under investigation. No names will be released due to the age of the student involved. The Stratford Board of Education will determine the schedule for the remainder of the school week. This was an isolated incident of self harm and no other students were harmed.
2021-06-09@7:26pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters and EMS arrived to this crash at East Main Street and Beardsley Park Terrace to find people trapped in the car and called for a full extrication assignment. They quickly freed the occupants and three of them were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Angus King (I-Maine) reintroduced legislation to provide additional resources to support the mental health and safety of children and improve educational outcomes for students. The Social-Emotional Learning for Families (SELF) Act would direct the Department of Education to establish a competitive grant program that supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of successful teacher and school leader training programs on family engagement. The programs aim to improve teachers’ and school leaders’ ability to develop and support the social-emotional learning (SEL) of children – a need that has been highlighted by the broad-reaching impacts of the pandemic and school closures on students across the nation.
“Resources to equip students with social and emotional learning skills are more critical than ever during the pandemic—enabling them to successfully tackle the immense stresses, traumas, and hardships,” said Blumenthal. “Having championed social and emotional learning programs for almost a decade, I’ve seen their powerful impact in helping students deal with emotions and effectively navigate social situations. This vital investment in personal resilience will help build a stronger generation.”
“When our children head off to school, they of course learn their reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic – but also learn about teamwork, and compromise, and kindness,” said King. “Those concepts may not show up on a report card, but they are absolutely essential to long-term success. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our children’s social-emotional learning by upending routines and altering support systems – which is why we need to take steps to strengthen these critical efforts, and support efforts to help produce the next generation of engaged, successful citizens.”
“Since the murder of my six year old son, Jesse, at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I have dedicated my life to advocating for essential life skills that lead to flourishing,” said Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. “Children’s social and emotional learning begins in the home. An individual’s upbringing can determine their future. The SELF Act addresses the cause of many of the issues we’re experiencing in schools, that translates into homes and communities including mental health, substance abuse and violence. This in turn can provide a solution to these problems and help create the world we want to live in.”
According to The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, SEL skills have been found to improve academic performance, decrease mental health and behavioral health problems, decrease drug use, decrease crime and violence rates. Research also shows that these school-based programs are more effective when they are supported by parent and family involvement. Additionally, while dozens of states and school districts already have their own guidelines and standards for SEL, many lack the funding to implement their programs.
2021-06-09@12:17am–#Fairfield CT– A missing Fairfield woman who was missing since Tuesday around 7:45am returned on her own to her home. In a statement “Family and friends have reported that Jamie has recently exhibited behavior which causes them great concern for her safety and well-being,” EMS were called for a well being check.
2021-06-08@8:57pm–#Bridgeport CT– Citywide towing was quick on the scene at 2240 East Main Street where a vehicle rolled almost hitting the building. The driver fled the scene.
2021-06-08 #Bridgeport CT– Probation Officer Kaitlyn Edwards who was at the illegal after hours club at 1023 Main Street when two men were shot and killed has been terminated effective immediately ,. The Chief of Police, Civil Service Director and the Civil Service Commission today voted to terminate her.
Charles Dimples Barnes, 38, of Bloomfield, and, Norman Charles Peter, 40, of Stamford where gunned down inside the club’s basement. Police arrested Josiah J. Israel, 35, and Christopher Mojica, 37, on the charges of illegal sale of alcohol, conspiracy to commit illegal sale of alcohol and second-degree reckless endangerment.
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong praised final passage of An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches, a measure sought by the Office of the Attorney General to update and strengthen Connecticut’s breach notification statute.
“Connecticut has led the nation in data privacy for over a decade, and this legislation ensures that we will continue to do so. Since we passed one of our nation’s first laws protecting consumers from online data breaches, technology and risks have evolved. This legislation ensures that our laws reflect those evolving risks and continue to offer strong, comprehensive protection for Connecticut residents,” said Attorney General Tong.
In 2005, Connecticut passed one of the nation’s first laws protecting consumers from online data breaches. Since then, technology and associated risks have evolved. The legislation broadens the definition of “personal information” to include additional categories such as medical information, online account information, passport numbers, military identification, and health insurance account numbers. The bill also shortens the outside limit to which entities must notify individuals and the Office of the Attorney General of a security breach from 90 days to 60 days, which is in line with recent amendments passed in other states.
The state Senate unanimously approved the legislation on June 5. The House unanimously approved the legislation on May 27. The bill now heads to Governor Ned Lamont for his signature.
2021-06-07@6:50pm–#Milford CT–#cttraffic– A multi-car accident I-95 southbound near exit 36 in the right and center lanes. Traffic backed up to 35. No word on any injuries.
2021-06-07@6:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– It was food burning on the stove in an apartment at the YMCA at 651 State Street. The towns have been busy with lots of fires lately so I’m certain many of you were concerned.
2021-06-07@5:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders attempt to get an alleged intoxicated driver out his car after hitting the Bev Max building in the 200 block of Wood Avenue. The driver attempted to drive away according to radio reports. The was no structural damage to the building.
