Crime & Safety
West Hartford PD Issues Plea For Safety This Holiday Weekend
In a week where two pedestrians were killed on local roads, the WHPD is urging folks to have a safe holiday weekend.
WEST HARTFORD, CT — It's been a difficult week for the West Hartford Police Department, which has had to investigate three serious car-vs.-pedestrian accidents, two of them fatal ones.
As a result, the department Friday urged that folks make safety a top priority this holiday weekend, one coming on the heals of a nasty wind/rain storm and, then, bone-chilling temperatures.
"The West Hartford Police Department would like to remind everyone to prioritize safety and security during the holidays," wrote the WHPD Friday afternoon.
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It offered up the following general safety tips:
• Pedestrians and motorists are urged to have patience and use caution when traveling (especially given the forecasted temperature drop this evening).
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• Stay away and report any downed wires or roadway hazards.
• Lock your vehicle and hide valuables.
• Track package deliveries or consider using a locker/lockbox.
• Check in on your friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
• If you see suspicious/criminal activity, report it to the police department immediately.
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