State Police to show support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Throughout the month of October, all marked Connecticut State Police cruisers will bear purple magnetic ribbons that read "CSP Cares."
The reason, state police said, is to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The ribbons also include the national domestic violence hotline number, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
In the past fiscal year, police said troopers responded to almost 1,400 domestic violence-related calls, where more than half the time they found the intimate partner to be "at heightened risk of harm."
According to police, more than 90 percent of those who were offered the opportunity to speak with a domestic violence hotline worker took advantage of it.
"I applaud and thank the Connecticut State Police on taking this very visible stand against domestic violence," said Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman in a news release. "State troopers are often among the first people a victim of violence sees — how they approach and support victims during their investigation is critical. Connecticut is grateful for their commitment and their expertise."
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