Trooper Rescues Man From Ice
A state police trooper rescued a 62-year-old local man who fell through the ice behind an East Main Street home early Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Troopers Rescue Family From Tolland Fire
Troopers Eric Basak, Scott McCarthy and John Barrows were responding to a burglary alarm at Tolland Middle School ... when they saw a glow at a nearby house.
Friday, December 18, 2009
After Being Hurt In Crash, Trooper Rescues Woman From Burning Car
State Trooper Walter Oliveria was injured on I-95 Saturday when a car slammed into his cruiser after he stopped to investigate another crash, but he still managed to rescue a half-conscious woman who was trapped inside a burning sedan, police said.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Troopers Thwart Suicide Attempt At Bridge In New London
State troopers wrestled a despondent man to safety today after a long struggle in which he repeatedly tried to throw himself off the Gold Star Bridge, state police said.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Bridge dedicated to Trooper James Savage
On Friday, Savage was honored as state police dedicated a Route 8 bridge on the Litchfield/Harwinton border “Trooper James Savage Memorial Bridge.”
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Conn. State Police dogs get microchips
Dozens of trained dogs used by Connecticut State Police troopers are getting microchips to help prove their identity if they are lost or stolen.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Hard Times Put Resident Trooper Subsidies At Risk
...Gov. M. Jodi Rell says the state subsidies that make it so appealing to small towns are an expense that can't be justified any longer.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Rell: Conn. should reassign 70 troopers to patrols
Gov. M. Jodi Rell wants to reassign 70 Connecticut troopers to patrol duties statewide, a move she says will cut overtime costs and boost highway safety.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Troopers Win On Off-Duty Fueling
An arbitrator's decision in a state police union grievance case gives officials a taste of what's to come if they think they'll be able to impose cost-saving measures in areas governed by state employees' union contracts.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Public Safety Commissioner Slowly Changing A Troubled Department
More than a year later, Danaher, a former U.S. attorney, said he is slowly working to change the department's culture by offering more support and programs to state troopers through education and long-term planning, including new infrastructure.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
