Connecticut
Connecticut State Police beef up patrols amid uptick in deaths on roadways
Gov. Ned Lamont and state police say more police patrols are coming to Connecticut highways to address driver and pedestrian fatalities.
“It’s a public health crisis what we’re seeing on our roadways,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
State officials held a press conference Thursday along Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill to address the tragedies on the state’s highways.
Two of the victims were Norwalk natives in their 20s.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of all those who were impacted,” said Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Interim Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins.
State police say they are beefing up patrols.
“We are analyzing our data type to identify the locations where we conduct enforcement. We are looking to further examine the exact areas that appear to pose the most risk,” said Connecticut State Police Interim Colonel Daniel Loughman.
“We need people to slow down and drive sober and put down the distractions,” said Eucalitto.
The state DOT says it has installed 27 new wrong-way signs equipped with cameras and flashing lights.
DOT says the number will go to 100 signs by the end of this year and over 200 in three years.
In this video a state trooper shows how going the wrong way on state highways will trigger those flashing lights to warn drivers to turn around.
“We need to really start having some tough conversations everywhere in Connecticut. In our schools, in our communities, in our workplaces,” said Higgins.
The governor says he is sending a clear message that reckless driving is dangerous and illegal.
“Look out for each other. Use your common sense. That’s what it means to be a good friend. We’re making progress. We have a long way to go,” said Lamont.
Police are asking anyone who sees erratic behavior on our roadways to call 911.
State police say they are also having conversations with local police chiefs for safety on town roads.
Connecticut
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System under investigation by U.S. Department of Education
(WFSB) – The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is under investigation by the United States Department of Education.
In a letter sent to the superintendent obtained by Channel 3, the nature of the investigation centers around the district’s handling of rape and/or sexual assault cases by school staff.
“Due to the District’s inaccurate responses to the rape and/or sexual assault data elements involving allegations against school staff of OCR’s 2023–24 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), the directed investigation will examine whether the District has policies and procedures in place to ensure accurate data collection and reporting and that its handling of the sexual harassment, including sexual assault, of students by District teachers, administrators, and/or staff members is consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulation,” said the letter in part.
Read it in full below:
The school system issued a statement in response to the investigation.
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Aaliyah Edwards came off the bench to score a game-high 21 points as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Portland Fire, 90-87, during Camp Day on Tuesday morning at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Thousands of kids were in attendance to watch the Sun hold on to a fourth-quarter lead as the Fire attempted to rally. Connecticut led by 10 at halftime and saw its lead cut to one in the final period.
Brittney Griner added 20 points for the Sun, who ended their three-game homestand with a victory. Olivia Nelson-Ododa went 8-for-8 from the foul line en route to 16 points and Leila Lacan chipped in 14.
Carla Leite led the Fire with 18 points.
The Sun visit Phoenix on Friday for the first of two games with the Mercury.
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