Holiday Press Release

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2004

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 2004 Memorial Day 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. In addition, from May 24 to June 6, officers were also concentrating on seatbelt enforcement. CPCA is a proud sponsor of the "Click It or Ticket" program which emphasizes the importance of seatbelt use in reducing serious injury accidents.

CPCA President Chief James Strillacci, West Hartford Police Department, stated, “Traffic safety is an issue of great importance to the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association and its 104 member police agencies. During holiday periods 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:

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False Alarm Reduction Report and Recommendations

SAVE THE DATES

Annual Law Enforcement Dinner
Monday, May 4, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Aqua Turf

Annual Memorial Day Service
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
11:00 a.m.
Connecticut Police Academy

Annual Family Outing
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Lake Compounce