New Haven |After much planning, researching and negotiations, the New Haven Police Department will begin training its officers on the functions and uses of its acquired body-camera system. Training begins this Wednesday.

Police worn body-cameras are meant to increase accountability, transparency and trust. We hope they very well will.

As a general rule of thumb, people tend to behave better when they know they’re being recorded. But that’s not to say this is just a check on police behavior. Citizens who know they are being filmed are less likely to act aggressively as well, as the video removes any opportunity for disputing their behavior.

Results from agencies using body cameras appear to be positive. There are benefits to investigations, evidence recordings and those of having an always present lens-witness to what the officer sees when arriving at the scene of a crime or complaint. Departments that already use such systems have found that the cameras led to a significant decrease in officer complaints as well as a similar reduction in use of force.  

This drop in complaints can also lead to a substantial decrease in the time and resources devoted to investigating complaints and resolving civil litigation. These cameras could also present an opportunity for police departments to highlight the everyday good officers do as well as give the public a better idea of what the day to day life of a police officer is really like. One thing is certain – the question as to how often will a body-camera recording misrepresent what actually occurs might be the easiest to answer; never. That is one of the primary benefits of this technology.

DATE: Wednesday, 1 November, 2017 at 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Police Headquarters, 1 Union Avenue, FL3

WHAT: NHPD kicks-off body-camera training

WHO: Mayor Toni Harp, members of the city’s Board of Alders, members of the city’s Board of Police Commissioners, Police Chief Anthony Campbell, Assistant Chiefs Otoniel Reyes & Racheal Cain, Program researchers and facilitators, Division Commanders and Officers.

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and the city’s department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism Director Andy Wolf will welcome to the mayor’s office this morning representatives of Wells Fargo Bank, the corporate sponsor of this year’s holiday tree-lighting extravaganza. City officials will receive a donation to help New Haven underwrite costs of the event, scheduled for November 30.

Tuesday ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Floor 2 of City Hall – 165 Church Street – in New Haven. Members of the press are invited to help New Haven gear up for this year’s highly anticipated tree-lighting event.

Mayor Harp said the donation to be received today represents a productive collaboration among the public and private sectors to benefit all those who appreciate the city’s place as the regional center for time-honored holiday traditions.

28 October, 2017 – “WAVY” GAVE UP THE PHONE

At 12:43 AM, Officer Dave Totino headed to the four-hundred block of Valley Street to entertain a robbery complaint.

A twenty-one year old man had gone there to sell an iPhone 8+ to an acquaintance of the nineteen year old friend who had accompanied him. The victims told police they pulled up to the agreed meeting spot. The nineteen year old spotted the man he knew as “Wavy”. He approached Wavy as the twenty-one year old parked the car.

Instead of the agreed upon thousand dollars for the phone transaction, Wavy allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and demanded the phone without payment. The victim said he ran back to the car screaming he’d been robbed. Wavy took off running. The victims called the cops.

Veteran West Hills cop, John Lalli was asked if he knew someone from the neighborhood nick-named Wavy. He did. Wavy is Tyquan Hill (4-21-1999), of 21 Victory Drive in New Haven. That’s where the officers went and that’s where Hill had fled. As officers spoke with Hill’s mother, he descended the staircase. After a brief discussion, Hill told Officer Totino the phone was in his Timberland boots in his room. No gun was found.

After Tyquan Hill was ID’d by the victims, he was charged with first degree robbery and second degree larceny.

28 October, 2017 – NEW HAVEN MAN CHARGED AFTER HE DRIVES STOLEN CAR AT OFFICERS

At 6:06 PM, Officers Robert Stratton, Christopher Boyle and David Santiago were dispatched to the summit of East Rock after Orange, CT police pinged a stolen car from their town at that location.

The cops split up to search the several lots at the top of the park. Hamden police arrived as well. Officer Boyle spotted the car, a sliver Subaru, as the driver hopped a curb and made a run for it. He was heading directly for Officer Stratton’s cruiser which was now blocking the summit lot exit.

Despite gigantic boulders on either side of the police car, the driver kept speeding up. The man behind the wheel opted for a boulder instead of the cruiser. The impact sent it airborne, inverting it in midair. The Subaru landed some thirty feet away in a ditch by the forest tree line.

Officers Boyle and Santiago pulled Armando Rodriguez (7-10-1993), of Dover Street in New Haven, from the overturned car and handcuffed him. Officers from the Orange, CT police department arrived to conduct their part of the investigation.

Rodriguez complained he was in pain and was taken to the hospital.

Locally, Rodriguez was charged with criminal attempt to commit assault in the 2nd degree, criminal attempt to commit assault on a police officer, interfering with a police officer, engaging in a pursuit, reckless driving. reckless endangerment 1st degree and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

Rodriguez faces charges by OPD relating to the vehicle’s theft (the details of which, I’m not aware of).

29 October, 2017 – COPS NAB TWO ROBBING A BODEGA

At 7:30 AM, Officers responded to Kimbi’s Market at 35 Kimberly Avenue. The 911 call-taker was told there was a white man and a white woman holding up the clerk and the man may have a gun.

Arriving officers established a perimeter and spotted the two inside. Officers entered and arrested the would-be robbers. As it turned out, neither had a weapon. The clerk wasn’t harmed.

William Hauck (9-22-1981) and Jennifer Brocco (1-20-1997), who both reside on Spring Street in New Haven, were charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery, criminal attempt to commit larceny and conspiracy on both crimes.

(Note: As neither have been processed yet, photos aren’t yet available)

29 October, 2017 – SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

At 3:51 AM, Officers responded to the area of Arthur Street near Lamberton Street after gunfire was reported. Officers located the victim, fifty-two year old Randy Cooke, of Waverly Street in New Haven. He’d been shot in his shin while riding a bicycle. His assailant approached Cooke on foot, fired several times and fled in a white car. Nothing was taken from the victim.

Cooke was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life threatening.

The victim told police he believes his assailant was an Hispanic or white man but wasn’t able to further describe him.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to phone detectives at 203-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.

The New Haven Police Department strongly endorses the following Halloween Safety Tips

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. 

• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.

• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.  Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

• Children under the age of 16 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes both Creative and Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. 

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

• In light of recent social-media “CLOWN” concerns – we recommend an alternative costume.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

• Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Added information from the New Haven Police Department

Who’s at your door?!

• Although many adults dress in costumes and participate in Halloween, Trick or Treating IS A CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY.

• You may open your door for anyone you wish BUT if you are suspicious of people at your door (especially older teenagers, adults without children and those without costumes or just masks), don’t open it.

• Make sure you have a clear view of who is outside. Keep porch lights on.

• If you don’t want to entertain Trick or Treaters, post a note covering your door bell.

• Report any criminal, suspicious or unruly behavior to Police, your Block Watch and your neighbors. The New Haven Police Department phone number is 203-946-6316.

The New Haven Police Department will have additional patrols assigned in residential neighborhoods during the Trick or Treating hours. The patrols will consist of both Uniformed Officers and Plain-clothed Officers and Detectives.

Happy Halloween!

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New Haven – City officials will be joined by sponsors, representatives of community groups, and others at noon tomorrow when they welcome to the New Haven Green the just-harvested, soon-to-be-decorated huge holiday tree.

Tomorrow’s welcoming observance will be on the Lower Green, across Church Street from City Hall.

This year’s holiday tree will serve as the focal point for many of the city’s annual holiday traditions. Among them, an elaborate tree-lighting celebration – complete with music, entertainment, and celebrity appearances – is scheduled for Thursday evening, November 30.

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees Director Rebecca Bombero , and other officials will officially open a newly rebuilt basketball court and athletic field on Wilmot Road tomorrow.

Thursday morning ceremonial ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Winslow-Augustin Park – 200 Wilmot Road between Wayfarer Street and Brookside Avenue – in New Haven. 

The new facilities complement Mayor Harp’s ongoing initiative to provide productive outlets for young people in New Haven. The basketball court to be re-opened tomorrow is the latest in a comprehensive renovation plan that resurfaced basketball courts citywide this past summer.

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MAYOR HARP: PROCEEDS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT’S HILLHOUSE/HAMDEN FOOTBALL GAME WILL BENEFIT HURRICANE RELIEF FUND

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and New Haven Public Schools officials confirmed this afternoon that proceeds generated from Friday night’s Hillhouse / Hamden high school football game will benefit a local hurricane relief fund established to help residents of Puerto Rico.

Literally millions of American citizens in Puerto Rico were stranded and left without electricity after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last week. Coordinated, grassroots efforts in New Haven are meant to provide some relief to stricken residents there.

In addition to the contribution of proceeds from Friday’s football game, donations from individuals can be made at www.arte-inc.com or at https://www.gofundme.com/new-haven-for-puerto-rico. Interested individuals can also send e-mail to arte-inc@comcast.net for more information.

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New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will hold a ‘mayor’s night out’ tomorrow evening, Wednesday, September 27, at Career High School, 140 Legion Avenue, New Haven – from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Mayor Harp will be joined by Alder Latrice James, Alder Evelyn Rodriguez, Alder Dave Reyes, Jr. and Alder Delores Colon.

The mayor, the alders, and members of Mayor Harp’s administration will be available to meet with residents during these public ‘office hours’ – residents are invited to ask questions, make suggestions, and otherwise address matters pertaining to New Haven and its governance.

The timing of this session is particularly important as New Haven is about to begin the second quarter of the fiscal year without the benefit of an approved state budget. Residents’ questions and comments will be addressed on a first come, first served basis. No reservations or appointments are necessary.

News outlets are encouraged to help notify city residents ahead-of-time about the plan for this event; likewise, members of the press are invited to attend and cover these proceedings as well.

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FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used to develop a new 27-acre campus for NSU in Clearwater, Fla. The Patels are renowned in Florida for their philanthropy, community service and entrepreneurship.

The commitment from the Patel Family Foundation includes a $50 million gift and an additional $150 million real estate and facility investment in a future 325,000 square-foot medical education complex that will be part of NSU’s new Tampa Bay Regional Campus, in Clearwater. The campus will house a new site for NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as its existing programs in the Tampa area.

Their transformational commitment will advance health care in Florida and internationally, with a particular focus on multicultural and underserved communities. The goal is to put patients first and integrate medical and health care expertise. 

The fifth annual celebration honored Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, Patricia Arquette, Ashley Judd,

Heather Heyer, who posthumously received the Humanitarian Award for Social Justice.  Her mother, Susan Bro, accepted the award.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (September 23, 2017) — The fifth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards presented by Brown-Forman took place this evening at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The fundraising gala celebrated people from around the world who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. In addition to awards given to seasoned humanitarians, six young people, age 30 and under, were honored with an award for each of Muhammad Ali’s Six Core Principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality.

"The Fifth Annual Humanitarian Awards are a key milestone for the Ali Center," said Lonnie Ali, co-founder of the center. "Not only does this annual event amplify the powerful impact of Muhammad's legacy, but our awards also incentivize others to a life of service--as Muhammad and I envisioned when we helped launch the awards. Year after year, I am amazed at the quality of our awardees and the humanitarian and philanthropic work they are doing around the world.  These young people give me hope that the future of our global community will be one of promise and opportunity for everyone."​​

The 2017 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees:

• HRH Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, Executive Director of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT), medical doctor, geneticist, and humanitarian, was honored as the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award.
• Patricia Arquette, Academy Award-winning actress, activist, founder of GiveLove, and humanitarian, received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Lifetime Achievement.
• Ashley Judd, Actress, activist and Kentuckian, was presented with the Muhammad Ali Kentucky Humanitarian Award.
• Paige Elenson, global humanitarian and founder of the Africa Yoga Project, received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Global Citizenship.
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• Hill Harper, Actor, author, and philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation, was honored with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Education.
• Heather Heyer, who posthumously received the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Social Justice. Heyer lost her life last month in Charlottesville, VA while fighting for her beliefs and campaigning against hate. Her mother, Susan Bro, accepted the award.

For more information about the seasoned humanitarian awardees, visit https://alicenter.org/news.

The 2017 Muhammad Ali Six Core Principle Awardees (age 30 and under):

• Gavin Armstrong, age 30, Toronto, Canada was honored for his Confidence in advocating against hunger and malnutrition.
• Mohammed Ashour, age 30, Austin, Texas received the Conviction Award. He is the co-founder and CEO of Aspire, a company that develops the most advanced insect farming technology in the world.
• John-Son Oei, age 30, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia received the Dedication Award. He is the co-founder and CEO of EPIC, a company that aims to build relationships between the urban and rural divide through the activity of building homes for underprivileged Malaysian communities.
• Iseult Ward, age 26, Dublin, Ireland received the Giving Award. She is the co-founder and CEO of the award-winning social enterprise FoodCloud.
• Anoop Jain, age 30, Oakland, California was honored for his Respect working on public health initiatives in India.
• Hannah Taylor, age 21, Winnipeg, Canada received the Spirituality Award. At age 8, she founded The Ladybug Foundation, a charity that has raised millions of dollars and helped more than 65 homeless shelters and food banks across Canada.

For more information about the Six Core Principle awardees, visit https://alicenter.org/news.

This year’s host and presenters were:

• Michael Buffer, professional ring and sports announcer
• Lonnie Ali, Co-Founder of the Muhammad Ali Center, widow of Muhammad Ali, and advocate for children’s rights and Parkinson’s disease research
• Jamillah Ali-Joyce, daughter of Muhammad Ali and Illinois Secretary of State Employment Counselor in the City of Chicago
• Mark Hogg, Founder and CEO of WaterStep, motivational speaker, and the 2013 Kentucky Muhammad Ali Humanitarian awardee
• Donald Lassere, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center
• Kevin Martinez, Vice President of Corporate Outreach for ESPN
• Geoff Thompson, Former 5-time world karate champion, sports administrator and politician, and Founder and Executive Chair of UK-based Youth Charter
• Ruth Riley, General Manager of the San Antonio Stars, former WNBA player, and NBA Cares Ambassador

**Previously announced presenter, Allan Houston, was unable to attend. Ruth Riley presented in his place.

This year’s performers were:

• IMAJ, multi-talented singer-songwriter, described as a “country darling of peace and love,” who can perform in six languages.
• The Paragon Project, a platform designed to give voice to the talented high school performing arts students, musicians, producers and poets at The Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, a Grammy Award-winning performing arts high school in Ohio.
• Tom Strahle, LA-based guitarist, songwriter and composer who has written with Justin Bieber, Taboo, Taylor Swift, and many others.
• CJ Vanston, Hollywood-based film composer, record producer, songwriter, keyboardist, and music director for Spinal Tap

Sponsors
In addition to Brown-Forman, this year’s Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards are also supported by: Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Fusioncorp, H. C. S. Foundation, Tandem PR & Marketing, Ashbourne Farms and River Bend Farm.

About the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards

The Fifth Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, presented by Brown-Forman, will take place on September 23rd, 2017 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky USA. This charitable event of celebration and recognition will honor individuals around the world who have made significant contributions toward the attainment of peace, social justice, or other positive actions pertaining to human or social capital. In addition to awards presented to seasoned humanitarians, six young people, 30 years or younger, are honored with an award for each of Muhammad’s Six Core Principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality. This event is the premiere annual fundraiser for the Muhammad Ali Center.

About the Muhammad Ali Center

The Muhammad Ali Center, a 501(c)3 corporation, was co-founded by Muhammad Ali and his wife Lonnie in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The international cultural center promotes the Six Core Principles of Muhammad Ali (Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality) in ways that inspire personal and global greatness and provides programming and events around the focus areas of education, gender equity, and global citizenship. Its newest initiative, Generation Ali, fosters a new generation of leaders to contribute positively to their communities and to change the world for the better. The Center’s headquarters also contains an award-winning museum experience. For more information, please visit www.alicenter.org. 

MAYOR HARP ENLISTS MEDIA OUTLETS; ADVANCES LOCAL, GRASSROOTS HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp today advanced through conventional and social media the message from those who organized a New Haven-based, grassroots hurricane relief effort seeking donations to help stricken residents there.

Details about how residents can make donations to this relief effort are as follows:

Donations can be made via this Gofundme Accounthttps://www.gofundme.com/new-haven-for-puerto-rico , or visit Arte-inc@comcast.net (click on donation) please identify the donation as NH 4 PR.

For further information please contact:

Juan Candelaria (203)645-7905, ARTE INC (203) 787-2783, Maritza Rosa (203) 415-2812,

or Mercedes Felix (203) 946-8200

City of New Haven - New Haven Latino Council - ARTE Inc.

Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc across Puerto Rico yesterday – many New Haven residents with family and friends in Puerto Rico remain unable to reach them today.

Mayor Harp said the city will continue its efforts to match local relief initiatives with those in need in Puerto Rico.

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