Connecticut Police Chiefs Association - “Breaking Barriers” Initiative
to Enhance Communication Between Law Enforcement and the Driving Public

The Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) has finalized its Breaking Barriers initiative and is now distributing it to law enforcement agencies statewide. Developed in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (CTDMV).  The program features educational videos designed to strengthen communication and understanding between police officers and motorists, particularly new drivers.

With this rollout, departments across Connecticut will integrate the materials into community outreach and officer training to promote transparency, improve traffic stop interactions, and enhance overall public safety.

New Drivers

• PPT Presentation - Mock Routine Traffic Stop Event for Newly Licensed Drivers
  (Note this file is too large to preview please click to download the presentation)
• Breaking Barriers New Drivers Key Guide
• Ask me Anything Traffic Stop (video) English 
  Ask Me Anything Traffic Stop (video) Spanish captions
• Ask Me Anything Testimonial (video)

 Senior Drivers

• Safe Driving for Seniors (Bleed for Print)
• Safe Driving for Seniors (Pamphlet)
• Stay Prepared: Safe Driving for Older Adults- Keyguide
  This Key Guide is designed to be a takeaway companion to the video “Ask Me Anything” with older drivers.
• Ask Me Anything with Older Drivers {video)

 

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