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Several New Devices for Darien Police, and Police Have One for You

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The Darien Police Department is asking the town government to accept money for equipment on a police boat, is getting training equipment for simulated confrontations with criminals, and is asking for a system that allows anonymous texted tips. They’ve got something for you, too: A new town police website, paid for with money from false burglar alarm fines, which (as of Tuesday) police were expecting to go online Friday, Dec. 18. Each of these items, which all involve relatively new technology, were discussed at a recent Police Commission meeting. Equipment for police boat

The Darien Foundation for Technology and Community has offered to give up to $65,000 to the town to buy equipment that will help outfit a new Police Department boat to be used by the marine unit.

Community Organizations
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Darien Foundation Donates a New Car to At Home in Darien

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At Home In Darien is driving a brand new Chrysler 300, 4-door all-wheel drive sedan generously donated by the Darien Foundation for Technology & Community. The new car replaces an aging sedan and allows Darien residents to travel in style, in a safe, comfortable, fuel efficient vehicle. ____________

— An announcement from At Home in Darien. ____________

“We are thankful to the Darien Foundation for Technology & Community, and their charitable donors, who provided funding for this beautiful new vehicle that will enhance the services we offer Darien residents,” said Gina Blum, Executive Director of At Home In Darien. “The new sedan is a great benefit to the entire community.”

At Home In Darien provides rides to seniors and the disabled.

Barrett Bookstore
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Author on Keeping Personal Ties Strong as Technology Distracts

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An announcement from Barrett Bookstore:

Barrett Bookstore, in partnership with The Darien Community Association and The Darien Foundation for Technology and Community, is hosting an evening with Sherry Turkle at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at The DCA, 274 Middlesex Road. Ms. Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Her initial enthusiasm for the new technology has been tempered by a disturbing effect that has become increasingly evident over time.

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Author to Speak on Keeping Personal Ties Strong as Technology Distracts

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An announcement from Barrett Bookstore:

Barrett Bookstore, in partnership with The Darien Community Association and The Darien Foundation for Technology and Community, is hosting an evening with Sherry Turkle at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at The DCA, 274 Middlesex Road. Ms. Turkle is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has been studying digital culture for over thirty years. Her initial enthusiasm for the new technology has been tempered by a disturbing effect that has become increasingly evident over time.