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Three teens followed a 67-year old school administrator out of a convenience store, and then brutally attacked him. He was body-slammed into the ground, and was then repeatedly punched while on the ground.
The police investigated, and were able to identify, then arrest the three attackers.
The victim sustained multiple fractures to his neck, back and left arm.
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Showing posts with label Connecticut. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Connecticut. Show all posts
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Friday, October 18, 2013
Details from Sandy Hook released
Newtown Shooting
A Connecticut newspaper released some details of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. The details included some of the actions by the shooter prior to the attack, and how the shooter entered the school.
Note that the Connecticut State Police have not yet released the official report, so anything else should be treated as speculation.
A Connecticut newspaper released some details of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. The details included some of the actions by the shooter prior to the attack, and how the shooter entered the school.
Note that the Connecticut State Police have not yet released the official report, so anything else should be treated as speculation.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Student suicide leads to bullying allegations
Greenwich, CT
A tragic incident occurred a day after the first day of school at Greenwich High School. A 15-year old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot from a shotgun.
The investigation thus far has revealed some indications on social media sites that he faced troubles. On Google+ he posted a picture of himself holding a knife to his eye, along with the words, ""Hey if I were to stab my eye out due to school caused insanity, who would miss me?"
Shortly after that he posted, ""I have chosen to go with 3 peoples advice and kill myself," he wrote July 7 after telling his friends on the network that he had swallowed pills. "I just wish it was faster."
A tragic incident occurred a day after the first day of school at Greenwich High School. A 15-year old boy died of a self-inflicted gunshot from a shotgun.
The investigation thus far has revealed some indications on social media sites that he faced troubles. On Google+ he posted a picture of himself holding a knife to his eye, along with the words, ""Hey if I were to stab my eye out due to school caused insanity, who would miss me?"
Shortly after that he posted, ""I have chosen to go with 3 peoples advice and kill myself," he wrote July 7 after telling his friends on the network that he had swallowed pills. "I just wish it was faster."
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Michael Dorn keynotes back-to-school session for Danbury Schools
Danbury, CT
Nearly 900 educators met the day before classes begin in Danbury, CT public schools. They were taught some key school safety concepts by Michael Dorn, the Executive Director of Safe Havens, International.
One of the themes of his training was the Window of Life, a concept that helps people remember the top priorities when a crisis occurs: Protect yourself, protect others, protect your building, and contact Public Safety. When people seek to know what to do in a crisis, they can remember these priorities. This can get them on the right path to crisis response, as the first thirty seconds are critical.
This concept will be featured in Staying alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a book being published by Barron's Educational Series, being released in Spring of 2014. The book is co-authored by Michael Dorn, Stephen Satterly, Sonayia Shepherd and Chris Dorn.
Nearly 900 educators met the day before classes begin in Danbury, CT public schools. They were taught some key school safety concepts by Michael Dorn, the Executive Director of Safe Havens, International.
One of the themes of his training was the Window of Life, a concept that helps people remember the top priorities when a crisis occurs: Protect yourself, protect others, protect your building, and contact Public Safety. When people seek to know what to do in a crisis, they can remember these priorities. This can get them on the right path to crisis response, as the first thirty seconds are critical.
This concept will be featured in Staying alive: How to act fast and survive deadly encounters, a book being published by Barron's Educational Series, being released in Spring of 2014. The book is co-authored by Michael Dorn, Stephen Satterly, Sonayia Shepherd and Chris Dorn.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Student helps bullying victim, gets assaulted
Roton, CT
At Roton Middle School, a friend of a bullying victim intervened, and got assaulted by the bully.
The bully pushed the the hero down to the ground, then kicked them in the head.
The bully was arrested, and may have to have a court hearing.
Safe Havens, International
At Roton Middle School, a friend of a bullying victim intervened, and got assaulted by the bully.
The bully pushed the the hero down to the ground, then kicked them in the head.
The bully was arrested, and may have to have a court hearing.
Safe Havens, International
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
School security controversy in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
In a dispute over who sets policy, a member of the Board of Education refused to give up her driver's license at the high school her daughter attends.
After Sandy Hook, the Bridgeport Police conducted a security assessment, and developed the policy in which visitors surrender their driver's license or ID, and do not get it back until they leave.
The Board member's stance was that it is not policy until the Board of Education votes on, and approves it.
In a dispute over who sets policy, a member of the Board of Education refused to give up her driver's license at the high school her daughter attends.
After Sandy Hook, the Bridgeport Police conducted a security assessment, and developed the policy in which visitors surrender their driver's license or ID, and do not get it back until they leave.
The Board member's stance was that it is not policy until the Board of Education votes on, and approves it.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Crimes against Children 3-29-13
4th High School Football Player Charged in Conn. Sex Assault Case Involving 2 Underage Girls - washingtonpost.com
Miss Porter’s Teacher Charged With Sex Assault of Student - NBCConnecticut
Idaho Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing More Than 600 Images of Child Pornography - Salt Lake City
Newton County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Violations - Houston
Student Accused of Indecent Assault; Touching Female Student on Bus - MA Patch
Scarborough teacher faces 42 charges involving sexual assault, sexual exploitation, assault - The Globe and Mail
Mission Man Indicted for Burglary, Sexual Abuse, and Child Abuse - Minneapolis
Oakland Pimp Sentenced for Child Exploitation Crimes - Oakland
Tohono O’odham Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Child Sexual Abuse - Phoenix
Miss Porter’s Teacher Charged With Sex Assault of Student - NBCConnecticut
Idaho Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing More Than 600 Images of Child Pornography - Salt Lake City
Newton County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Violations - Houston
Student Accused of Indecent Assault; Touching Female Student on Bus - MA Patch
Scarborough teacher faces 42 charges involving sexual assault, sexual exploitation, assault - The Globe and Mail
Mission Man Indicted for Burglary, Sexual Abuse, and Child Abuse - Minneapolis
Oakland Pimp Sentenced for Child Exploitation Crimes - Oakland
Tohono O’odham Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Child Sexual Abuse - Phoenix
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Connecticut School Shooting: Survivor Says Gunman Shouted 'Let Me In'
Newtown, CT
A young student of Sandy Hook Elementary is interviewed in the aftermath of the attack there.
Upon hearing the first shots fired, music teacher Maryrose Kristopik got her class into a closet and locked the door.
The gunman Adam Lanza banged on the door of her locked classroom shouting "Let me in, let me in!".
Safe Havens, International
A young student of Sandy Hook Elementary is interviewed in the aftermath of the attack there.
Upon hearing the first shots fired, music teacher Maryrose Kristopik got her class into a closet and locked the door.
The gunman Adam Lanza banged on the door of her locked classroom shouting "Let me in, let me in!".
Safe Havens, International
Monday, December 17, 2012
School Violence Rumors Prompt Response from West Plains School District
West Plains, KY
A threat of violence in a West Plains school has prompted the superintendent to send a letter to parents.
The rumors concern events that might occur on December 21. The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, as well as social media has spurred these rumors.
Safe Havens, International
A threat of violence in a West Plains school has prompted the superintendent to send a letter to parents.
The rumors concern events that might occur on December 21. The attack at Sandy Hook Elementary, as well as social media has spurred these rumors.
Safe Havens, International
Connecticut School Teachers Were Drilled Before Shooting
Newtown, CT
Sandy Hook Elementary didn't take chances when it came to school safety.
The school regularly held lockdown drills and had instituted a sign-in procedure for visitors that called for photo ID, and security cameras were installed outside the main entrance of a school building that locked its front doors after 9:30 a.m.
Safe Havens, International
Sandy Hook Elementary didn't take chances when it came to school safety.
The school regularly held lockdown drills and had instituted a sign-in procedure for visitors that called for photo ID, and security cameras were installed outside the main entrance of a school building that locked its front doors after 9:30 a.m.
Safe Havens, International
Friday, December 14, 2012
Elementary School Massacre: 20 Children among 28 Killed in Connecticut Slaughter
Newtown, CT
A teacher's son rampaged through Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, killing 20 children and six adults, a tragedy President Barack Obama said had broken the hearts of America.
The gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, was found dead at the scene of the massacre, Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The body of a woman believed to be his mother was found at their home in Newtown.
Safe Havens, International
A teacher's son rampaged through Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, killing 20 children and six adults, a tragedy President Barack Obama said had broken the hearts of America.
The gunman, identified as Adam Lanza, was found dead at the scene of the massacre, Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The body of a woman believed to be his mother was found at their home in Newtown.
Safe Havens, International
Trauma in Sandy Hook Elementary
I learned of this tragedy as my school bus fleet prepared for our annual Christmas luncheon. We held a moment of silence, and then we shared our company with each other, with a renewed sense of life and an awareness of how it could end quickly. It reaffirmed for us why we do what we do, to get our precious cargo to and from school safely.
There are numerous pitfalls that can come after a tragedy like this. The first is to be reactionary. The smoke has barely cleared, literally, and I've already see some of this;
'Put all schools into lockdown!'
'Ban all guns!'
I heard it described succinctly by Dr. Greg Sipes, a psychologist, on local radio. He described left-brained and right-brained thinking. Left-brained thinking governs logical, rational thinking, while the right-brain governs emotional thinking. The reactionary examples come from the right brain. It is a natural response to trauma such as this, and should not be scorned or dismissed out-of-hand. However, we need to keep it in perspective, and keep the left-brain engaged as well.
This is hard to do with the pictures we are seeing of horrified children and parents that are coming out of Newtown, CT.
The second pitfall, exacerbated by the first, is to react based upon early information. This information will often change as it is vetted, corrected, then disseminated. We should then study the information, and get to understand the ramifications before we make changes.
Sandy Hook Elementary School has suffered a horrible tragedy at the hands of a gunman for as yet undisclosed reasons. 20 children are dead, as are 6 staff members.
Pray for the victims, and let the information develop.
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There are numerous pitfalls that can come after a tragedy like this. The first is to be reactionary. The smoke has barely cleared, literally, and I've already see some of this;
'Put all schools into lockdown!'
'Ban all guns!'
I heard it described succinctly by Dr. Greg Sipes, a psychologist, on local radio. He described left-brained and right-brained thinking. Left-brained thinking governs logical, rational thinking, while the right-brain governs emotional thinking. The reactionary examples come from the right brain. It is a natural response to trauma such as this, and should not be scorned or dismissed out-of-hand. However, we need to keep it in perspective, and keep the left-brain engaged as well.
This is hard to do with the pictures we are seeing of horrified children and parents that are coming out of Newtown, CT.
The second pitfall, exacerbated by the first, is to react based upon early information. This information will often change as it is vetted, corrected, then disseminated. We should then study the information, and get to understand the ramifications before we make changes.
Sandy Hook Elementary School has suffered a horrible tragedy at the hands of a gunman for as yet undisclosed reasons. 20 children are dead, as are 6 staff members.
Pray for the victims, and let the information develop.
Safe Havens, International
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
School Bus Video Shows Agent Firing Gun at Suspect, Bus Driver Calming Students
Trumbull, CT
Two weeks after a police shooting on Old Town Road that was witnessed by dozens of students on a Frenchtown School bus, school Transportation Director Dawn Perkins is still awed by the calm demeanor and quick actions of bus driver Ralph Cerulo.
"He was thinking about the kids the entire time," Perkins said.
Perkins recently allowed the Trumbull Times to view video footage from two Trumbull school buses that were at the scene when federal agents attempted to capture Jeffrey Thomas, 21, who had earlier fled police looking into gang-related activity in the area.
Video from Cerulo's bus shows him approaching the front gate of the Eaves Trumbull complex, formerly known as Avalon Gates, and pulling over to allow a student to board. As the bus is stopped, about a dozen cars speed past, the last two swerving over the yellow lines to pass the bus as Cerulo pulls away.
Cerulo then arrives at Eaves, and students begin piling onto the bus. The camera then shows two vehicles stop alongside the bus, just a few feet away, and an agent exit the closest car. At that point, and with several students still outside the bus, the first shot rings out and the agent on camera visibly flinches.
"You can't tell who fired that first shot, but if the suspect fired at the agent, and it looks like that's what happened, then the bus was definitely in the line of fire," Perkins said.
The students don't show much reaction to the first shot, perhaps not understanding what it was. The agent then runs the length of the bus, and the camera shows him firing three times at a fleeing car.
After a few seconds, a student says "Oh, my God" and another shouts "A robber!" A moment later, another student whispers "Get down."
At that point, with the last students aboard and the bus's door closed, Cerulo says in a calm but urgent voice, "Everybody sit down." A few seconds later, as several children begin to scream and cry, he repeats the request, saying "Everybody sit down, please."
Perkins said his calm decisiveness was impressive.
Two weeks after a police shooting on Old Town Road that was witnessed by dozens of students on a Frenchtown School bus, school Transportation Director Dawn Perkins is still awed by the calm demeanor and quick actions of bus driver Ralph Cerulo.
"He was thinking about the kids the entire time," Perkins said.
Perkins recently allowed the Trumbull Times to view video footage from two Trumbull school buses that were at the scene when federal agents attempted to capture Jeffrey Thomas, 21, who had earlier fled police looking into gang-related activity in the area.
Video from Cerulo's bus shows him approaching the front gate of the Eaves Trumbull complex, formerly known as Avalon Gates, and pulling over to allow a student to board. As the bus is stopped, about a dozen cars speed past, the last two swerving over the yellow lines to pass the bus as Cerulo pulls away.
Cerulo then arrives at Eaves, and students begin piling onto the bus. The camera then shows two vehicles stop alongside the bus, just a few feet away, and an agent exit the closest car. At that point, and with several students still outside the bus, the first shot rings out and the agent on camera visibly flinches.
"You can't tell who fired that first shot, but if the suspect fired at the agent, and it looks like that's what happened, then the bus was definitely in the line of fire," Perkins said.
The students don't show much reaction to the first shot, perhaps not understanding what it was. The agent then runs the length of the bus, and the camera shows him firing three times at a fleeing car.
After a few seconds, a student says "Oh, my God" and another shouts "A robber!" A moment later, another student whispers "Get down."
At that point, with the last students aboard and the bus's door closed, Cerulo says in a calm but urgent voice, "Everybody sit down." A few seconds later, as several children begin to scream and cry, he repeats the request, saying "Everybody sit down, please."
Perkins said his calm decisiveness was impressive.
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