SEN NEEDLEMAN: LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS REPORT VIOLENT CRIME IN CONNECTICUT DROPPED 11% IN 2022; CT IS THE 3rd-SAFEST STATE IN AMERICA
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced today that violent crime in Connecticut reached its lowest level in at least a third of a century in 2022, according to local police departments, and that Connecticut’s violent crime rate continues to remain 60% below the national average, placing Connecticut once again among the safest states in America to live, work and raise a family.
The new 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer crime data released Monday from 107 Connecticut police departments covering 98% of the population found that violent crime in Connecticut – defined as homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – dropped 11% from 168.6 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2021 to 150 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2022.
The national violent crime average in 2022 was 380.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, meaning Connecticut’s violent crime rate is less than half the national average.
Connecticut ranked as the third-safest state in America in 2022 for violent crime, coming in behind Maine (103.3 incidents per 100,000 residents) and New Hampshire (125.6 incidents per 100,000 residents). Other states far surpassed Connecticut’s violent crime rate in 2022, including South Carolina (491.3), Texas (431.9), Arizona (431.5) and Florida (258.9).
In the eight communities comprising the 26th Senate District, seven reported declines in violent crime, with Wilton Police reporting an increase from four incidents in 2021 to five in 2022. Darien Police reported a decline from nine to six; New Canaan, from three to one; Redding, two in both respective years; Ridgefield, a decline from seven to zero; Weston, none in either year; Westport, a decline from six to three; and Stamford, about 10% of which is located in the 26th, a decline from 268 to 264.
“In my work as State Senator, and as Essex’s first selectman, I work in tandem with many police officers and hear from them regularly. I have confidence and faith in their work,” said Sen. Needleman. “These results are welcome news and reflect on what we know: Connecticut is safe, one of the safest states in the nation, and we are addressing crimes that do occur, making sure perpetrators are taken into custody.”
Local Connecticut police departments also reported that: Burglaries dropped 11% in 2022 to their lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 51% below the national average; Motor vehicle thefts dropped 7.2% in 2022, and were 30% below the national average; Property crimes dropped 1.6% in 2022 to their second-lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 23.5% below the national average; Larceny rates remained essentially flat in 2022, but were still 16.6% below the national average.
SEN MAHER: LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS REPORT VIOLENT CRIME IN CONNECTICUT DROPPED 11% IN 2022; CT IS THE 3rd-SAFEST STATE IN AMERICA
SEN MAHER: LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS REPORT VIOLENT CRIME IN CONNECTICUT DROPPED 11% IN 2022; CT IS THE 3rd-SAFEST STATE IN AMERICA
State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) announced this week that violent crime in Connecticut reached its lowest level in at least a third of a century in 2022, according to local police departments, and that Connecticut’s violent crime rate continues to remain 60% below the national average, placing Connecticut once again among the safest states in America to live, work and raise a family.
The new 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer crime data released Monday from 107 Connecticut police departments covering 98% of the population found that violent crime in Connecticut – defined as homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – dropped 11% from 168.6 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2021 to 150 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2022.
The national violent crime average in 2022 was 380.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, meaning Connecticut’s violent crime rate is less than half the national average.
Connecticut ranked as the third-safest state in America in 2022 for violent crime, coming in behind Maine (103.3 incidents per 100,000 residents) and New Hampshire (125.6 incidents per 100,000 residents). Other states far surpassed Connecticut’s violent crime rate in 2022, including South Carolina (491.3), Texas (431.9), Arizona (431.5) and Florida (258.9).
In the eight communities comprising the 26th Senate District, seven reported declines in violent crime, with Wilton Police reporting an increase from four incidents in 2021 to five in 2022. Darien Police reported a decline from nine to six; New Canaan, from three to one; Redding, two in both respective years; Ridgefield, a decline from seven to zero; Weston, none in either year; Westport, a decline from six to three; and Stamford, about 10% of which is located in the 26th, a decline from 268 to 264.
“Violent crime is a serious problem and deserves our most impactful response,” said Sen. Maher. “That’s why I’m relieved this data shows that our state, and our communities, see low crime levels – some of the lowest tracked in state history and significantly below national averages – and that our state is among the safest in Connecticut. Our local communities saw violent crime decline from 2021 to 2022, and our state saw similar, and significant, declines. That’s a great thing, and a trend I hope to see continue in years to come. I’ll continue working with my colleagues to find the best possible ways for us to aid these declines and support police around the state in coming legislative sessions.”
Local Connecticut police departments also reported that: Burglaries dropped 11% in 2022 to their lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 51% below the national average; Motor vehicle thefts dropped 7.2% in 2022, and were 30% below the national average; Property crimes dropped 1.6% in 2022 to their second-lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 23.5% below the national average; Larceny rates remained essentially flat in 2022, but were still 16.6% below the national average.
SEN CABRERA: LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS REPORT VIOLENT CRIME IN CONNECTICUT DROPPED 11% IN 2022; CT IS THE 3rd-SAFEST STATE IN AMERICA
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
SEN CABRERA: LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS REPORT VIOLENT CRIME IN CONNECTICUT DROPPED 11% IN 2022; CT IS THE 3rd-SAFEST STATE IN AMERICA
State Senator Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden) announced today that violent crime in Connecticut reached its lowest level in at least a third of a century in 2022, according to local police departments, and that Connecticut’s violent crime rate continues to remain 60% below the national average, placing Connecticut once again among the safest states in America to live, work and raise a family.
Sen. Cabrera said violent crime also dropped in 2022 in the 17th Senate District towns of Ansonia, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck and Woodbridge (detailed crime data was not available for Beacon Falls).
“I know families have a lot to think about nowadays, but thankfully violent crime is not a major issue here in Connecticut when compared to the rest of the nation,” Sen. Cabrera said. “When it comes to the most heinous crimes, Connecticut the safest it’s ever been since at least the mid-1980’s. However, I continue to be concerned about some of the lower levels of crime in our state such as motor vehicle break-ins that are part of a larger, national trend and which affect the quality of our lives on a daily basis. But overall this FBI report is very good news.”
The new 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation Crime Data Explorer crime data released Monday from 107 Connecticut police departments covering 98% of the population found that violent
crime in Connecticut – defined as homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – dropped 11% from 168.6 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2021 to 150 incidents per 100,000 residents in 2022.
The national violent crime average in 2022 was 380.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, meaning Connecticut’s violent crime rate is less than half the national average.
Violent crime in Hamden dropped by 8.8% from 2021 to 2022, declined 8% in Ansonia, 5% in Derby, 25% in Naugatuck (from 34 incidents in 2021 to 25 incidents in 2022) and by 66% in Woodbridge (from three incidents in 2021 to one incident in 2022).
Connecticut ranked as the third-safest state in America in 2022 for violent crime, coming in behind Maine (103.3 incidents per 100,000 residents) and New Hampshire (125.6 incidents per 100,000 residents). Other states far surpassed Connecticut’s violent crime rate in 2022, including South Carolina (491.3), Texas (431.9), Arizona (431.5) and Florida (258.9).
The full FBI report is available at: https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/home
Local Connecticut police departments also reported that:
1. Burglaries dropped 11% in 2022 to their lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 51% below the national average.
2. Motor vehicle thefts dropped 7.2% in 2022, and were 30% below the national average.
3. Property crimes dropped 1.6% in 2022 to their second-lowest level in at least 37 years, and were 23.5% below the national average.
4. Larceny rates remained essentially flat in 2022, but were still 16.6% below the national average.
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TODAY: Duff, Rilling & Legislators to Highlight State Funding to Address Flooding in Norwalk
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WHAT: Press conference to highlight over $5 million in state funding for a new wastewater infrastructure project to address flooding in the Heather Lane and Lockwood Lane neighborhood. The project will separate the combined sanitary and storm system into a separate storm draining infrastructure to help address continuous and erratic flooding in the area. The funding was recently approved by the State Bond Commission as a part of the Community Investment Fund initiative which was developed to target historically underserved Connecticut communities. WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, October 18, at 11 AM WHERE: 13 Heather Lane, Norwalk, CT WHO:
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SENATOR MAHER RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
SENATOR MAHER RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
Today, State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) announced that she received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association as it released its Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA releases these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“Education must remain one of our state’s foremost priorities, in support of Connecticut’s future,” said Sen. Maher. “I’m proud that the CEA has recognized my efforts to promote and bolster schools, teachers and students for the benefit of our communities. I’m looking forward to continuing to work in support of Connecticut education.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Maher’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.
Senator Gaston Receives ‘A’ Grade from Connecticut Teachers
Senator Gaston Receives ‘A’ Grade from Connecticut Teachers
Today, State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) announced he received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association as it released its Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA releases these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“Education is important and leads to a student’s success,” said Sen. Gaston. “As a first year State Senator, I made it a priority to make sure our teachers felt supported in the classroom. I am humbled for this recognition by the Connecticut Education Association as we will always fight for significant funding for our schools, improvement upon health and safety, and consistently advocating for our teachers.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Gaston’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.
SENATOR ANWAR RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
SENATOR ANWAR RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) announced that he received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association as it released its Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA releases these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“Without a strong education system, our state cannot grow, our teachers cannot do their jobs and our students are not prepared for the future,” said Sen. Anwar. “I am thankful for the CEA’s recognition of my support for them and look forward to continuing to support strong educational policies to benefit schools statewide for years to come.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Anwar’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.
SENATOR RAHMAN RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
SENATOR RAHMAN RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
Today, State Senator MD Rahman (D-Manchester) announced that he received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association as it released its Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA releases these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“Education is the lifeblood of our communities and our state, and teachers and students deserve all the support we can provide them,” said Sen. Rahman. “I’m proud to receive this recognition from the CEA and promise to continue supporting policies supporting our schools in future years.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Rahman’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.
SENATOR NEEDLEMAN RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
SENATOR NEEDLEMAN RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
/p>Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced that he received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association as it released its Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA releases these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“The importance of supporting and bolstering the strength of Connecticut’s education systems has never been more vital,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m proud to receive this great news from the CEA and will continue supporting policies that benefit our schools, teachers and students in future years.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Needleman’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.
SENATOR LESSER RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
SENATOR LESSER RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE FROM CONNECTICUT TEACHERS
HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) announced that he received an “A” grade from the Connecticut Education Association in its newly-released Legislator Report Cards for the 2023 legislative session. The CEA previously released these report cards every other year; 2023 is the first time the organization is issuing them annually, noting legislators’ support of policies supporting education strength and enhancing the teaching profession.
According to the CEA, any legislator who scored an “A” proposed or co-sponsored bills positively impacting students, teachers and public education, advocated for bills supporting those priorities and discussed pressing educational issues.
“I am committed to strengthening our public education system and ensuring that it meets the needs of all kids,” Senator Lesser said. “I was pleased we were able to increase funding for public schools across our district this year by millions of dollars, enacting policies to lift students up and close the achievement gap, supporting the social and emotional needs of Connecticut students as well as beating back attacks on our public schools.”
The CEA reported that Sen. Lesser’s score was due to support of policies including supporting teacher recruitment and retention; addressing challenging student behavior and working to make classrooms safer; improving indoor air quality in schools; support for play-based learning; the state budget, which provided significant school funding through education cost sharing; allowing for kindergarten start age waivers; providing tuition assistance for some educators; and aiding the formation of a special education task force designed to examine case loads, among others.