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PRESS RELEASES
Elks Donation Benefits Child Safety Seat Program
September 18, 2007
Donna Hemmann, representing the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Elks Lodge, is pictured here with Ofc. Elizabeth Taylor and Sgt. Don Crabtree of the Wethersfield Police Department. The Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Elks donated a check for $135.00 to the Wethersfield Police Department. This money was used to pay for the required training for Ofc. Taylor so that she may properly install child safety seats in cars. The Wethersfield Police Department will be resuming their child seat installation program shortly. Chief James Cetran and all the officers of the Wethersfield Police Department appreciate the generosity of the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Elks Lodge.
DUI Enforcement Stepped Up
August 17, 2007
The Wethersfield Police Department was recently awarded a grant from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation for additional patrols for DUI enforcement for the next several weeks including the Labor Day holiday period.
These DUI patrols will typically occur during the evening and midnight hours beginning August 15, 2007 and continuing through the Labor Day holiday weekend. Extra patrols will be added with special attention to the Silas Deane Highway, Berlin Turnpike, Prospect Street and Wells Road. In addition to added DUI enforcement, officers will also be aggressively enforcing seatbelt violations and child seat/belt violations.
Members of the Wethersfield Police Department were responsible for 217 DUI arrests in 2005, 271 DWI arrests in 2006 and to date have made 138 DWI arrests in 2007.
Through aggressive enforcement of motor vehicle laws, the Wethersfield Police Department strives to make the roadways safer to travel on, especially during holiday periods. Motorists are encouraged to safely dial 911 and report erratic operation or reckless driving.
The Wethersfield Police Department encourages people not to drink and drive.
Parking Ban Announced
March 16, 2006
Due to the upcoming storm, there is a parking ban in effect in Wethersfield that will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2007 and last until 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007.
Non-Emergency Phone Number Changes
December 6, 2006
As of January 1, 2007 the Wethersfield Police Department will no longer be able to accept non-emergency calls for persons using (860) 571-2900. Persons dialing this number after January 1, 2007 will receive a recording advising them that this number is no longer in service.
Persons making non-emergency calls have been and will continue to be able to contact the Wethersfield Police Department using (860) 721-2900.
The Chief of Police, James Cetran, urges all residents to make note of this change and make appropriate changes in their personal directories.
As always, persons will still be able to report emergencies dialing 911.
"Curbs For Explorers" Program
The Curbs for Explorers fundraising program is up and running. The Wethersfield Police Explorers have taken over from the Canine Unit the painting of curbs for a minimum ten dollar donation. Chief of Police James Cetran wishes to express his and the department's gratitude to the citizens who have participated so far, and to those who have made inquiries since last fall when the program was suspended.
This is an excellent program that helps all. It helps the police identify addresses, it helps the Explorers maintain their excellent program, and it helps the citizen receive timely public service to their residence.
False Alarm Ordinance Revised
On June 20, 2005, the Wethersfield Town Council adopted a new False Alarm Ordinance that includes an increase in fines for false burglar and fire alarms and will require registration of all alarm systems. The new fines will be implemented effective July 1, 2005. The first two false alarms will not be fined; the third false alarm will initiate monetary fines beginning at $50.00. Each subsequent false alarm will increase the fine by $25.00.
Information about the registration process and registration fee of $25.00 will be mailed to all currently known alarm owners. Please contact Sgt. David Warriner at 721-2919 or Fire Marshal Gary Santoro at 721-2806 if you have questions.
Free Gun Safety Kits
The Wethersfield Police Department continues to distribute free firearm safety kits as part of Project ChildSafe. The goal of this nationwide initiative is to raise the awareness about safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage. The safety kits include a cable-style gun lock and safety brochure. The kits can be picked up anytime at the Wethersfield Police Department, 250 Silas Deane Highway and are available to anyone free of charge.
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