Redding's Police Chief is among the law enforcement officers and community members presented with Community Policing Awards from the United States Attorney’s Office yesterday. 

Redding Chief Douglas Fuchs and and two of his colleagues were recognized for helping to develop and implement the "Breaking Barriers Program" in an effort to foster improved communications between law enforcement and motorists during a traffic stop. 

Breaking Barriers is aimed at improving interactions between the police and the public during traffic stops, with the ultimate goal of making everyone safer during this police encounter. Police in Connecticut conduct in excess of 700,000 motor vehicle stops each year. 

By working with Driver’s Education and community based programs, police officers across Connecticut have become a part of the learning process for new drivers.