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Ridgefield, Newtown ranked among top 100 safest towns in America

A security system firm has named several Fairfield County towns as being among the 100 safest cities in America.  SafeWise used FBI crime data from 2013 to rank the municipalities, which have a minimum population of 10,000 people. 

 

At number 4, Ridgefield.  "The local police hold an annual Halloween party and have developed programs like “G.R.A.D.D.” (Government of Ridgefield against Drunk Driving) in order to tackle substance abuse and other safety-related issues."

 

Ranked number 10, Weston. "The city employs technologically-advanced policing features, such as computer forensics and a communication center that can reach thousands of residents in mere seconds during emergencies."

 

Number 23 is Newtown.  "After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Newtown was unfortunately thrust into the national spotlight. The families of the 26 murder victims, other affected community members, and our nation will forever be haunted by the events of December 12, 2012. In the ten years previous to the shooting, only one murder was recorded in Newtown. Likewise, our ranking reflects FBI data from 2013, in which very little violent crime occurred in Newtown."

 

The final Connecticut town ranking in the top 100,at 73, is Wilton.  "Major corporations like Cannondale and Melissa & Doug help provide economic stability in Wilton. To help keep the community stable and safe, police coordinate free initiatives like the “Citizen Police Academy”—a 12-week program that teaches the public about crime detection and prevention."

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