Holiday Press Release
For Immediate Release
July 8, 2005
Contact: Pamela D. Hayes (860) 586-7506
The Connecticut Police Chiefs Association [CPCA] represents
every municipal police department in Connecticut. The
over 7000 police officers in CPCA agencies all contributed
to traffic enforcement efforts over the 2005 July 4th Holiday
intending to keep motorists safe and roadways clear.
Although being stopped by the police can be a somewhat traumatic
experience, every officer is trying to reduce accidents,
decrease speed and deter driving while drinking.
CPCA President Chief Louis Fusaro, Norwich Police Department,
stated, “Traffic safety is an issue of great importance
to the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association and its member
police agencies. During the 4th of July holiday, local police
officers sacrifice time away from their families to insure
the safety of the motoring public. The goal is not to give
tickets, but to gain motorist cooperation in obeying traffic
laws and creating a climate of voluntary compliance. We all
have a role to play in traffic safety.”
To this end the CPCA reports the following total activity
by member police departments:
Motor Vehicle Stops
|
3944 |
| DUI Arrests |
1222 |
| Accidents |
671 |
| Fatalities |
0 |
|