Crime & Safety
New Canaan Police Recognized for Traffic Safety Excellence
The award is given to departments that strictly enforce traffic safety laws.
The New Canaan Police Department was awarded the AAA Gold Award for Excellence in Traffic Safety and Education.
The department has received five of the awards since 2010, said Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.
Officer George Caponera was honored as a “traffic safety hero” for his high number of traffic stops and DUI arrests.
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More from the chief:
Education Success
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Officers Dan Gulino and Rex Sprosta also received recognition for their continued work in providing driver training classes to both seniors and young drivers. This education program is held at New Canaan Police Headquarters.
Accident Reduction Success
Thus far in 2015, as compared to the same time period in 2014, our Department has reduced motor vehicle accidents by nine (9) percent. This success is the direct result of the hard work and determination of our officers who have targeted enforcement at locations that have unacceptable rates of motor vehicle accidents.
Our Department is committed to traffic safety.
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