A 75-page-long report released by UConn investigated use of force by police officers and state troopers in Connecticut. We got a better understanding of the findings and key takeaways from Ken Barone, one of the people at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UConn, who helped put the report together.
To read the full report: https://imrp-dpp.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3351/2025/08/2022-2023-CT-Police-Use-of-Force-Report-Final.pdf
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about the dearth of reaction from prominent Democrats to another deadly weekend in Chicago (00:41). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon joined us from the White House to chat about the possible use of National Guard troops in another U.S. city (14:59). Connecticut Mirror reporter Mark Pazniokas detailed his piece on the lasting effects of COVID-19 relief money flowing into Connecticut (17:31). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio looked at some numbers on just how efficient state lawmakers use their limited time in the General Assembly (28:07)
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We invited Jason Jakubowski in studio, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. What are the latest statistics for food insecurity in our state and how are we addressing the crisis?
For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/
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National statistics prove more and more workers want volunteerism at the workplace to be prioritized. But what does that look like and how do leaders incorporate this into the office culture if it’s not already there? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke.
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For its 100th anniversary, the Darien Police Department is hosting an open house event, featuring K9 demonstrations, SWAT demos, department tours and so much more. We got the details from Joseph Licari, records officer for the town of Darien.
For more information: www.darienpolice.org
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Statistics for aviation instruction reveal a growing interest, with the FAA issuing a 24% increase in student pilot certificates in 2023, but a significant dropout rate of about 70-80% before completing higher certificates. It’s no secret, we need mor pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers. But we need to motivate and support the next generation to take those jobs. Tango Flight is now up and running at 2 schools in Connecticut. A mentor in the program and retired commercial pilot, Paul Zielinski, shared more about the program and why mentoring is key.
If you’re interested in mentoring, email [email protected]
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at a controversial response from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy regarding Wednesday’s deadly mass shooting at a Church in Minneapolis (00:45). CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro joined us to detail the possibility of more National Guard troops heading to other American cities (14:52). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton dropped by with his current take on the Connecticut and national political scenes (17:53), while retired corrections officer and current GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella updated us on this week’s attack on a corrections officer by an inmate at the Cheshire Correctional Institution (25:51)
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While divorce rates overall are dropping, divorce among adults 50 and older is increasing. What’s using that uptick and how do couple reverse course before signing the separation paperwork? We spoke with marriage coach, Bob Donovan.
To contact Bob: [email protected]
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Following an interview with Senator Berthel about a new report looking at discrimination with applications at tech schools, we wanted to get an educator’s perspective on the problem. We spoke about it more with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents.
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A phone free high school and developing classroom plans with AI; just some of the top headlines coming out of the Westport school district this year. We checked in with superintendent of schools, Tom Scaraice.
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