Holiday Press Release
For Immediate Release
July 6, 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 4th of July weekend 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
weekend, 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 |
122 |
| Accidents |
671 |
| Fatalities |
0 |
|