Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
5/09/2022 
5:00 pm
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Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes:
Correspondence:
a. 
Thank you letter from NTOA
b. 
Grant letter from Alan Gardiner
c, 
Letter of appreciation from State's Attorney's Office
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
a. 
K9 Reports for April
b. 
Investigative Services and Youth Reports for April
Training Report for April
d. Records Report for April
e. 
Community Service Officer Report for April
f. 
Patrol Report for April
g. 
Animal Control Report for April
h. 
Community Engagement Report for April
Old Business:
a. 
Special Response Team Inter-local agreement with Ledyard PD
b. 
Speed Bumps at the beach
c. 
Draft Airbnb letter to Planning Commission
d. 
Chief of Police selection process

New Business:
a. 
Authorization for out of series transfers till July 8, 2022
b. 
Discussion with Attorney Kepple re: Noise Ordinance
ec, 
Police Commissioner Nominations — Terms to begin in June
d. 
Potential Executive Session in reference to upcoming Promotional Processes

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
April 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 827 5913 3343
PRESENT: 
Chairman M. Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock, Vice Chairman T.
Sheridan, Secretary C. Gamble and BOF Liaison B. Welch-Collins
ABSENT; 
Commissioner R. Brule
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT T. Silva, Set. D. Ferland
Traffie Officer J. Nickerson, CSO A. Reed
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Chairman Gelinas called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of the
Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION; Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to accept
the minutes from the March meeting. The motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report received,
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. 
K9 Reports for March
March report was received.
b. Investigative Services and Youth Reports for March
March report was received,
c. 
Training Report for March
March report was received.
d. 
Records Report for March
March report was received.
e. 
Community Service Officer Report for March
March report was received.
f. 
Patrol Report for March
March report was received.
g. 
Animal Control Report for March
March report was received.
h. 
Community Engagement Report for March
March report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. 
Airbnb letter - Chief Balestracci will reach out to Town Attorney regarding letter
from the Police Department to be sent to Planning & Zoning regarding concerns
expressed by the neighbors of the Airbnb property.

NEW BUSINESS:
a. 
Commissioner Dimmock would like to have a formal process in place for Chief of
Police selection. Chief will research departments procedures in other towns. Chief
stated that in Waterford, the selection of the police chief is ultimately the
Commission’s decision. Commissioner Sheridan stated that the Human Resources
Department should be involved in the process. PD job descriptions are currently
being updated by HR.
b. Chief requested scheduling a special meeting in May for selection of the new
Lieutenant and Sergeant. Timing is important as the Chief would like to complete an
application the new Lieutenant to attend the FBI National Academy in 2023 and the
application process closes on June 1, 2022. All present agreed a special meeting will
be scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
c. 
Chief discussed priorities for the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and stated that it
will be complete on the due date of April 22, 2022.
Commissioner Sheridan asked about the status of speed bumps to be put on Beach Road
that had been discussed in the past. Chief Balestracci stated that Brian Flaherty, Director
of Rec & Parks and the R & P Commission are discussing it.
Commissioner Sheridan inquired about the regionalization of the 911 system. Chief
reported that that has stalled due to other issues and priorities in the towns involved.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

April 26, 2022
Officer Nicolas Surdo
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Sir,
Thank you for bringing the Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents course to your agency. We appreciate all
the effort you put into hosting this course and your assistance in making it run smoothly.
Please let us know if the NTOA may be of service to you or your agency at any time in the future.
Thank you again, and be safe.
Sincerely,
Qe his
Don Kester
Director of Training and Education
7160 Campus Drive, Suite 215 » Colorado Springs; CO 80920 + 800-279-9127

Gardiner Family Foundation
P.O, Box 717 
Waterford, Ct 06385
(860) 444-1177
April 29, 2022
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Dept
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385-2202
RE: 
$50,000 Grant
Dear Marc:
Thank you for your time last week to discuss our $50,000 Grant to the
Waterford Police Department. The Grant will be restricted to the “Chief's
Contributed Gifts” line-item and will be paid over five years at $10,000 per year.
The grant will be ready in mid-June, starting this year. And if acceptable with
you, it would be my pleasure to stop at the Department to introduce myself, when
dropping off the initial check. 
(CEH call aheenel
My family appreciates the work of the men & women in the Waterford Police
Dept, and if we may be of further service, please let us know.
With my best wishes, I am,
Sincerely yours,
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Alan H. Gardiner
Treasurer

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
State of Connecticut
OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY
GEOGRAPHIC AREA #10
TELEPHONE (860) 443-8444
112 BROAD STREET 
FAX (860) 437-3333
NEW LONDON CT 06320-5785
April 29, 2022
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Chief Mare Balestracci,
The purpose of this letter is to let you know how much we appreciate Evidence Officer Gil
Maffeo at GA#10. He always goes above and beyond to assist us. 
We have been having some
problems with municipalities serving warrants at the jail. 
We asked Officer Maffeo this week to
be that person and go to Cortigan/Ragdowski Correctional Institution to try to correct the
problem. 
He willingly assisted us and got himself involved without hesitation.
We truly appreciate Officer Maffeo and all his hard worl.
Respectfully,
Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney
David J. Smith
State’s Attorney’s Office
G.A. 10
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
* April 2022 ¢
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TG) received speeding complaints directed at specific vehicles in neighborhoods, concerns
over construction traffic and commercial vehicles being driven erratically. Complaints were noted and being
investigated.
Construction Projects;
TO attended meetings regarding large construction projects and paving projects in the town to address possible
safety issues.
Display Trailers
The trailers were used during the popular food truck event at the beach and then to display traffic safety
messaging along major routes.
DU! Grant
TO began planning for a DUI checkpoint afforded by the grant, which is a highly detailed and time consuming
process.
Distracted Driving Grant
The grant allowed numerous officers shifts on the Fridays of April to target cell phone violations throughout the
Town. The officers worked as teams and conducted numerous vehicle stops for distracted driving.
Training
TO taught at the Citizens Academy and L.E.C. recert. TO also took part in a practical skills day at the academy
(Domestic Violence) with our current recruit.

Officer Epps
Waterford Police
K9 Usage
February 2022
K9 Neo
Usage Date
Description
WPD Case #
4/15/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1049 hours, I
responded to a motor vehicle stop. Once speaking with
one of the occupants, narcotic paraphernalia was located
inside the vehicle. K9 Neo was deployed for an exterior
and interior search of the vehicle and no further
contraband was located.
CAD# 2022-8401
4/23/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1643 hours, Dispatch
received a call advising an individual who has 4 active
PRAWN arrest warrants was at an address on Lark Street
and was possibly armed with a gun. K9 Neo assisted on
the perimeter of the residence.
2022-00695
4/27/2022
On the stated date, K9 Neo assisted with the service of
warrants in the area,
CAD# 2022-9318
4/30/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1307 hours, I was
dispatched to the report of a stolen motor vehicle that had
gotten into an accident and the three occupants had fled
the area on foot. The occupants were last seen headed
eastbound on the property of 4 Greentree Drive. K9 Neo
was deployed for a track in this area and he began
tracking eastbound through the grass and along the side
of the building, to the back of the building. Neo then
entered the woods and after approximately 100 feet,
located the three occupants of the vehicle. Two
complied with my orders and laid on the ground. Once
male continued traveling northbound throughout the
woods.
Once the two individuals who complied were hand
2022-00731

cuffed, I continued tracking northbound through the
woods, After approximately 5 minutes of tracking
northbound I observed the male running northwest
through the woods approximately 75 feet away from me.
In order to get to the male I had to crawl underneath a
large tree that had fallen. By the time I crawled
underneath, I did not see the male. I attempted to
reacquire the track however was unsuccessful.
4/30/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1449 hours, K9 Neo
was redeployed for a track to the rear of a residence on
Old Barry Road as someone had seen him crossing over
1395 and entering the woods there. Neo continued
tracking northbound along 1395 North and eventually
entered the woods. After approximately 50-100 feet into
the woods, Neo went into a down position with his nose
along a leaf pile. Located inside the leaf pile was what
appeared to be a white iPhone that was on that the
suspect admitted to belonging to him. K9 Neo continued
tracking northbound along 1395 and eventually lost the
track,
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Officer
Waterford Police
K9 Usage
April 2022
K9 Ozzy
Genung
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Usage Date 
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Description 
WPD Case #
4/14/22 
K9 Ozzy was requested to the scene of 
acommercial 
| CAD#: 2022-0008357
burglar alarm at Longhorn Steak House where
responding units found the front door to be unsecured.
K9 Ozzy was put into a down and remained quiet
while I made my announcements prior to entering the
building. After hearing no response to my
announcements, I conducted an on-leash building
search with K9 Ozzy and patrol units. No one was
located in the building during the search
4/19/22
A K9 demo and Powerpoint presentation was
conducted for the Waterford Police Department
Citizens Academy.
None
April 2022 Usages: 2
Total 2022 Usages: 13

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
WS Investigative Services
Division 
POLICE
April 2022
During the month of April 2022 Investigative Services Division was assigned or assisted with
21 new cases.
Current Active Investigations (89 Cases):
(These numbers include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 
Sex Assault—3 
Sex Offender Registry Violation—1
Burglary—4 
Larceny—1 
Untimely—3
Pistol Permits—15 
Fraud—3 
Overdose—1
Background Checks—5 
Child Pornography Case—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Amount 
Recovered - 
Search 
Sex 
Arrests
Numbers 
Investigated 
Seized 
Warrants 
Assaults
41 
$26,989.76 
0 
2 
7 
7
Ex-Parte’s 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery 
Background
Deaths 
Checks

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Investigative Services
Division
April 2022
April 2022 Investigations:
Members of the Investigative Services Division were assigned the following new investigations this month:
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5 background investigations this month (4~ CSO; 1— Dispatcher)
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Violation of the sex offender registry. This originated from the State Police Sex Offender Unit and was
for an offender found to be not in compliance with address changes.
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$1,200.00 Internet Scam
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Juvenile Sex Assault
April 2022 Arrests:
In January 2022, Det. Bonkowski was assigned to investigate the report a juvenile who had been sexually
assault about 7 years prior to the report. The investigation resulted in an arrest warrant Oliver Bizmana,
formerly of Waterford, CT. Bizmana was difficult to locate and had several potential addresses. On April 29,
2022, Det. Bonkowski and Det. Carroll conducted surveillance of serval locations in East Lyme and New
London until locating him in Groton, CT. Bizmana was charged with Sexual Assault in Fourth Degree and
Risk of Injury to a Minor and held on a $100,000.00 bond.
In February 2022, Det. O’Connell was assigned to investigate a report of a juvenile sex assault that spanned
more than 10 years, The investigation resulted in an arrest warrant Efrain Mendez, of Waterford, CT. On
April 27, 2022 Mendez, was arrested for Sexual Assault in Fourth Degree and held on a $100,000.00 bond.
TFO DiFusco was conducting follow up on a narcotics investigation in Town, when he observed a male in
violation of an active protective order. TFO DiFusco contacted patrol officers based on the exigency of the
violation, As this was occurring the suspect left the residence, TFO DiFusco and members of Patrol were
able to take the male into custody without incident a short distance from the residence. The suspect, Gary
Zolkowski was arrested for Violation of a Protective Order and held on bond.
Operation Penalty Box— On April 27, 2022 members of the Waterford Police Departments, Investigative
Services Division, assisted in a Statewide warrant sweep, approved and authorized through the Office of the
Chief State's Attorney, The operation was identified as "Operation Penalty Box". The Operation was being
overseen by the Ledyard Police Department in Ledyard, Connecticut and targeted felony warrants throughout
the State. I assigned the following personnel to the event: Det. Sgt. Mike Fedor, Det. O'Connell, Det.
Bonkowski, Investigator Zaldivar, Officer DiFusco, K9 Officer Epps and K9 Neo, Officer Nickerson, and
Officer Swarr. The sweep netted 7 arrests for Waterford cases, 147 total arrests which cleared 225 arrest
warrants in the State.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
" ia Youth Office Activity
Report
During the month of April SRO Lane and interim SRO Sylvestre completed
several community and school-related tasks:
SRO Dan Lane (by date):
1— Student meeting WHS
1- Student and DCF meeting at WHS
1- Student and parent meeting at residence (call out)
4- Mental health team meeting CLMS
4- Guidance / student meeting at WHS
5- Mitchell College Intern
5- Juvenile Court for warrant
5- Meeting at Youth Services
6- Student meeting at WHS
7- Student meeting WHS
11- Mental health team meeting
12- Student issue at Waterford High School
12— Assist Quaker Hill school with medicine disposal
12- Issue with teacher at CLMS
13- Student issue WHS
13- Meeting with parent in regards to their student at WHS
13- Juvenile court for warrant signature
14- Student issue WHS
14- Parent/Student meeting CLMS
21~ Student issue 211 called WHS student
25- Mental health team meeting
25- Pathfinders program
26~ Administrative meeting Clark Lane Middle School
26- Ambulance call for sick student at Clark Lane Middle School
28- Youth Promise Oswegatchie
28- Track meet at Groton Middle School
28- Follow-up
WATERFORD
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POLICE
April 2022

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
WATERFORD
Youth Office Activity
Report 
POLICE
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SRO Megan Sylvestre (by date):
4/1 -Call parents as a follow up
Juvenile female in possession of THC gummies, also under the influence. School discipline, parent picked her up, and
marijuana warning issued.
4/5—Review cameras for incident that occurred on 4/4 (fight in cafeteria), School discipline
Bus company complaint about student drivers
Review cameras for incident that occurred on 4/4
Teach in 2 health classes
Review cameras
4/6-Teach in 2 health classes
4/7-Social media complaint among 9" grade girls/Social media complaint regarding Grasso High School kids
4/8—Meeting with a parent
Review cameras for incident that happened last week (3/29)
Complaint about nips in the bathrooms at night found by the custodians
Review cameras for incident that occurred in overflow low on 4/7/22
4/11-Meeting with a parent
Teacher reported overhearing students talking about a fight. Talked to the students and stopped the fight from happen-
ing
Meeting with a parent
4/12-Breach of peace incident, no arrest
Marijuana smell in the bathroom, school officials handled it
Meeting with parent about issues with student’s attendance and issues at home
Friendship school issue regarding iPad use at student’s home
4/13—Student issue, school discipline
4/14-Two (2) checks with students/Juvenile trying to go to Florida without parents’ permission
4/26- Fire drill/Follow up with parent/Follow up with student
Intimidation, school discipline
Threatening statement
4/27-- Issue with student, potential EDP. Not as reported/ATV training

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
April 2022 
POLICE
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: Both police candidates have been removed from the
hiring process in the background investigation phase. The application
process was reopened in PoliceApp. A Police Entry level written exam is
scheduled for May 11 and June 15th at the Law Enforcement Council.
Recruit(s): Recruit Kyle McComic has completed his practical skills
training to include domestic violence and motor vehicle stops. Recruit
McComic has successfully completed and qualified with his service fire-
arm at POSTC April 18—22.
In-House Training(s): Sergeant Andrew Farrior and Training Officer
Nicolas Surdo conducted a four (4) hour All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
training. This training incorporated a PowerPoint presentation on safe-
ty, capabilities and laws revolving ATV use and three hours of familiar-
ization and operation. This training added eight additional officers who
can safely operate the ATV in the event it is needed.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report 
:
April 2022 
POLICE
Officer Nicholas Swarr attended a two-day ALICE Active Shooter Instructor Cer-
tification Course at the Hartford Police Academy. The course is designed to teach
participants the skills and strategies to increase survivability between the time
the violent incident occurs and police arrival. Officer Swarr is looking forward to
working with the School Resource Officer’s and school staff to incorporate these
concepts in their planning/training.
Investigator Taylor Zaldivar attended a three-day Crime Scene Procedure/
Investigation course put on by Spector Criminal Justice Training Network at the
Southington Police Department. The class is designed to provide the student with
an elevated level of understanding of crime scene procedure from the initial re-
sponse to the scene, scene identification and protection and proper documentation
and photography.
Investigator Taylor Zaldivar attended a one-day Alcohol and Drug Facilitated
Sexual Assault course in Middletown, CT. The course focused on the initial con-
tact with the victim, witness, or suspected offender. Understanding best practices,
stabilizing the scene and initiation of a police investigation.
Lieutenant Timothy Silva attended a one day Police Mediation Seminar at the
Roger Williams University Justice System Training and Research in Portsmouth,
RI. The seminar focused on techniques for active listening, reframing, brainstorm-
ing, handling power imbalances, and dealing with impasse. To shape their inter-
actions with the public in a more deliberate and meaningful way.
Sergeant Andrew Farrior and Sergeant Ryan Spearrin attended a two-day Super-
vising Patrol Critical Incidents course put on by the National Tactical Officers As-
sociation and hosted by the Waterford police Department. The course is designed
to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a
critical incident prior to the arrival of the Special Response Team.
Investigator Taylor Zaldivar attended a one-day Conducting Pre-employment
Background Investigation Course at POSTC. This course focuses on conducting a
thorough and complete investigation that ensures that the best police candidates
are hired to properly serve in our community.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for APRIL 2022
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of; administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
Ticket/Written | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in 
Background
Warning 
Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls 
Lobby 
Check
Entries 
Requests | Accident 
or 
Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
119 
241 
61 
34 
295 
269 
15
Protective 
Officer 
Case 
State/Federal | Supervisor 
DCF
Order 
Tasking 
Erasures 
Report 
Tasking 
Requests
Entries 
Requests 
Entries 
Requests
39 
59 
249 
0 
18 
12 
|
Court Request 
Case Copies
45
2
403 
|
Abstracts 
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CSO Monthly Statistical Report
April 2022
Waterford Arrests 
#
Adult 
34
Juvenile 
2
Total Processed 
36
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Fingerprints 
#
Pistol Permits 
12
Employment 
23
Miscellaneous 
1
Peddler / Precious Permits 
0
Total Fingerprints 
36
Firearms 
#
Firearms Transfer 
64
Pistol Permits Issued 
6
Initial Complaints (34's) 
#
Total 
32
» 4 Conditional Offers of Employment for CSO vacancies were offered
after interviews, and background investigations for each of the
candidates are being conducted.
» The 
CSOs conducted warrant follow-ups 
to 
assist in 
gathering
information to assist in the service of outstanding arrest warrants held
by our agency.

POLICE
Commissioners Activity Report:
April 2022
Patrol Report / CARes
Town of Waterford
Volume 2022, issue 4
“In the Community Interest”
Highlights
The incidents with the highest use of patrol time this month are related to Com-
munity Welfare responses with these calls representing 33% of the call volume (9
% decrease from last month). Traffic Related Responses, at 31% of the call vol-
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Resource Allocation
Traffic Related Responses
@ Arrests
@ Patrol Investigations
4%
@ Community Welfare Checks
a School Checks
8 Motor Vehicle Stops
ume, were the second biggest use of patrol officers time.
Community Welfare Checks— These calls range from observed behavioral
issues in public or private setting, inability to contact a resident, mental health
emergencies, or requests for assistance from Community Mental Health Ser-
vices. These types of calls can originate through a concerned third party, such
as mobile outreach, a family member, or co-worker, or the postal carrier who
notices mail backing up.
Traffic Related Responses—These calls for service fall under traffic stops,
targeted traffic enforcement, road hazards, reckless driving complaints, park-
ing issues, and motor vehicle accident investigations.
The Below graph shows the number of traffic stops for
each officer
Total Service Calls 2366
Case Numbers 
140
Arrests 
90
Juvenile Arrests 
4
Larcenies 
ft
Arrest Warrants 
15
Domestic Violence 
2
Investigations
Traffic Crash 
44
DUI Investigations 
9
Emotionally
Disturbed Persons
School Checks 
58
Motor Vehicle 
532
Stops
Written Warnings 
154
Infractions 
60
Verbal Warnings 
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Patrol Report / CARes
Traffic Stop leads to Fentanyl Seizure
In April, Officer Epps stopped a suspected intoxicated driver during the evening shift, While speaking
with the driver, they made incriminating statements related to narcotics activity. As a result probable
cause to search was obtained and over 500 individual bags of a powdery substance were located. The sub-
stance tested positive for the presence of Fentanyl, The investigation is on-going,
Stolen Car Recovery—3 Arrested
On 4/30/22 Members of the Patrol Division received information about a stolen credit card being used at a
local business. The caller had no description of the suspect or suspects and no specific purchase infor-
mation was available. The caller also noted that their 2015, black colored Toyota Avalon, beating Con-
necticut number plate SF90653 had been stolen as well. No suspects were identified and the car was not
located. An hour later, a Town resident called 911 for a motor vehicle accident , where black Toyota Av-
alon had been driving at a high rate of speed and 3 occupants fled on foot in the Quaker Hill section of
Waterford. Officer Epps and K9 Neo began a track, assisted by Officer Lapkowski. The track led to all
three suspects, an adult male and 2 juveniles. The adult male continued running and both juveniles
stopped and were detained. The Connecticut State Police and the Montville Police assisted with a perime-
ter along 395 and Moxley Road. WPD personnel including Officers Rodriguez, Robinson, Charron with
Sgt. Avdevich coordinated the perimeter of the Waterford areas. The adult male was seen several times
but due to the placement of officers had been unable to flee. Approximately 3 hours into the event, Water-
ford Country School staff observed the male in a wooded area on their property. The male had been a pre-
vious student at the school and they notified the police. Officer Firmin, who was on the evening shift, at-
tempted to stop the male, who fled again. Officer Firmin was able to catch up to the male, and after a brief
struggle, placed the male under arrest. The adult male was identified as 18-year-old Richard Ivuzimana of
New haven, Connecticut. Ail three were arrested and charged with Larceny in the First Degree, Interfering
with an Officer, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny.
Catalytic Converter Investigation
In October 2021 Patrol Officers responded to catalytic converter theft at NAPA , that occurred during
the late evening. That investigation was assigned to Officer Sangermano who worked with Det. Bonkow-
ski to identify suspects. A check of law enforcement databases found a similar vehicle being used in a cat-
alytic converter theft in another community around same time and had been seized by the Trumball Po-
lice. Through search warrants, interviews, and electronic data from the seized vehicle, a suspect in the
Waterford crime was identified. Officer Sangermano was able to show the suspect made purchases at a
local gas station on the same evening as the theft. An arrest warrant is pending.
Purple Croc Crew
In February 2020 Patrol Officers responded to the Victoria’s Secret for a $4,000.00 larceny that had pre-
viously occurred, The suspects were part of an organized retail theft organization that had struck various
shopping malls in New England and New York. A member of the group was observed at multiple loca-
tion wearing purple crocs while shoplifting. On 4/3/2022 the crew, which had hit the same store within
the Crystal Mall 4 times since January 2022, were identified at the mall once again. The group caused a
scene in the food court over a cookie, and the police were notified. As they attempted to leave, officers
stopped and identified Rachel McKinney, who we held an active warrant for. Officer also identified an-
other female, who has since been connected to other organized retail crimes. The regional loss preven-
tion manager has this group involved in over a $150,000.00 in theft from Victoria Secret's and affiliated
stores.
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Monthly Report March 2022
WATERFORD 
EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE 
47 
27
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS 
3 
2
ARRESTS 
0 
0
REPORTS PULLED: 
0 
0
DOG BITES 
0 
2
INFRACTIONS 
1 
0
WRITTEN WARNINGS 
1 
1
ANIMALS REDEEMED 
2 
2
ANIMALS ADOPTED 
0 
1
ANIMALS DOA 
0 
0
EUTHANIZED 
0 
0
ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL 
2 
3
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN 
§ 
115.00 
$ 135.00
DONATIONS TAKEN IN 
$ 
100.00 
$ 105.00

1) On 04/12/22 animal control responded to a dog hit by a train in Quaker Hill,
the dog he had broken his tether and got hung up on the tracks, the train
was unable to stop in time but amazingly the dog was able to get most of
himself off the tracks. He suffered a broken jaw, a concussion and some
cuts but he legitimately survived being hit by a train, his owners were
located and the DUSTA was treated at the vet and is recovering at home.
2) On 04/27/22 animal control and the WPD received dozens of calls
regarding a very frightened dog running loose in the area of Broad
Street/Lorenzo/Mary. Amazingly the dog was not struck by a vehicle
despite travelling up onto Rte 95. The dog was ultimately captured and is
currently at the animal control facility. The dog has some significant skin
issues and it is believed to have been dumped by its previous owner.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
April 2022 
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Citizen’s Academy: Participants attended classes about Search & Seizure, Use of Force,
Dispatch, Offensive Tactics, the K-9 Program, Electronic Crimes and Firearms Training.
Each participant went on a patrol ride along.
Recruiting/Internships: intern Glenn shadowed YO Lane, YO Sylvestre and day shift
patrol. Intern Phillips shadowed CSO Hunt and Evidence Officer Maffeo. Intern Phillips
toured the East Lyme Police Department and went to Groton Middle School with K-9
Hodges. Julia Rich, a University of Tampa student, was selected as our Summer intern.
Conducted mock police interviews with Mitchell College students
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited WTNH Channel 8 News for an interview. Visited Yale
University for K-9 Heidi’s birthday. Spoke about police service K-9s at the SCSU Citizen's
Academy and to officers at CIT training. Attended the NE Food Truck Festival. Visited
Camp Harkness, Shoreline Eye Group and the Friendship School. Attended the Mark
Twain Bash ceremony. Conducted K-9 demos at the Niantic Children’s Museum and the
Navy Subbase Health Fair with GTPD K-9 Chase.
Autism/Cognitive Issues Programs: Autism Acceptance WPD Patches were sold with
proceeds going to Bloom BCS. 1 participant was added to Autism awareness program.
Completed follow-up telephone calls for all registered participants of both programs
Coffee with a Cop: 12 officers and 1 commissioner attended the event at The Shack to
have causal conversations with residents.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Spoke about crime scene investigations with Detective
Bonkowski at the WCS. Dick's Sporting Goods donated sporting equipment to give to the
community. Items have been donated to student mentor programs and after school clubs.
Spoke about traffic stop safety to teen drivers at Rae’s Driving School. GNS students read
to Hodges. Visited CLMS mentee multiple times. Attended the Pathfinder program. Two
Scout dens and two Baptist Bible Academy classes visited tours of the station.
Domestic Violence Foflow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with domestic violence victims.
Neighborhood Watch: Attended monthly meeting to assist Det. Sgt. Fedor.
Officer Wellness: Visited Waterford dispatchers for Dispatch Appreciation Week. Set up
donated gym equipment for officers. Participated in the Waterford Employee Health Fair.
Interaction with Senior Services: Participated in the AHEPA Safety Fair.

SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
WHEREAS, Section 7-148 cc of the Statutes of the State of Connecticut authorizes
municipalities to enter into interlocal agreements; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that the deployment of a highly trained and
skilled special response team coupled with a crisis negotiation team can substantially reduce the
risk of injury or loss of life to citizens, police officers, criminal suspects and persons in crisis; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities recognize the inherent manpower and training
demands associated with special response and crisis negotiation teams and agree that it is in the best
interest of the participating municipalities to share manpower, resources, and equipment associated
with special law enforcement responses; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that an interlocal agreement is beneficial in
order to protect the safety and well-being of the citizens of the respective municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities wish to cooperate on providing police services and
in pursuing grants and raising monies to obtain capital resources in furtherance of these goals
under the terms of this agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned municipalities, acting by their respective chief executive
officers, duly authorized, mutually agree, pursuant to this Interlocal agreement (hereafter,
“Agreement") to establish the Southeastern Connecticut Special Response Team (hereafter
"SCSRT") in accordance with the following:
ARTICLE ONE: PROVISION OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
1. The chief executive officers of the undersigned municipalities hereby delegate to the chiefs
of police of their respective municipalities the authority to determine when the provision of
police personnel and equipment best serves the purposes of this agreement.
2, 
The participating chiefs, hereinafter collectively designated and referred to as the "Board",
shall meet periodically as determined by the needs of the Unit, but at least once per year, and
each Chief of Police shall have an equal vote on decisions affecting the administration of the
SCSRT.
3. 
The chiefs of police, collectively, as the decision-making authority, have the responsibility
for the coordination of grant applications and the administration of funding awards and other
initiatives.
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The Board anticipates and agrees to make resources available for at least one full or partial
deployment per quarter of personnel and equipment pursuant to this agreement for the
duration of this agreement. Additional deployments are authorized, without further action,
by the mutual consent of the participating municipalities.
During the deployment of personnel and equipment pursuant to this agreement, the
officers so deployed shall be deemed members of their respective departments acting to
further the goals of this agreement and each shall have the same powers, duties, privileges
and immunities as are conferred on the police officers of the municipality in whose
jurisdiction the Unit or any of its officers is operating.
During a SCSRT emergency deployment, it is expected that the undersigned
municipalities shall provide at a minimum the following quantity of personnel and
equipment:
One or more specially trained and equipped police officers and one
or more marked and/or unmarked police vehicles.
A municipality may elect not to participate in a deployment if it has a good faith reason to do
so. However, each municipality, in its discretion, may determine the extent of its
participation in any deployment through the specific assignment of personnel and equipment.
The resources or facilities that are assisting the requesting Agency shall be under the immediate
command of a supervising officer designated by the assisting Agency. Such supervising officer
shall be under the direct supervision and command of the requesting Agency.
The Board shall appoint collectively a supervisor from each of the participating departments
to function as the SCSRT Team Commanders. The Team Commanders must at least hold
the rank of sergeant in his/her department. The Board acknowledges appointment of Unit
Commanders is necessary to maintain continuity of the unit and its members especially in
the case of an emergency deployment. It will be preferable that the Team Commanders have
experience and training in the area of tactical command. The Team Commandets shall have
the authority to appoint assistant team leaders as necessary.
The SCSRT Commander will act as the liaison between the departments for all
activities of the unit.
During each full deployment, the host municipality, which is the municipality requesting the
services, shall make every effort to provide a sergeant or higher-ranking officer to coordinate
operations with the SCSRT Team Commander while in the field.
The request for specialty equipment such as night vision, communication equipment, robotic
equipment and others not listed, will be considered on an individual basis by the lending
agency if a full deployment is not requested. The holder of such equipment may elect to send
an officer with such equipment to ensure safe and proper usage of such equipment during a
deployment.
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ARTICLE TWO: DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
1. The Chief of Police or designee in the host municipality shall retain ultimate responsibility for
operational decisions and act as incident commander during any operation or team deployment.
2. Each officer assigned to the SCSRT shall wear the unit's approved uniform.
3, All custodial arrests or investigations shall be processed in a manner designated by the host
agency.
4, Inthe case of a planned deployment for a warrant service or other planned event, the host
agency shall prepare and distribute to all participating officers an operations plan for each
deployment of a non-emergency nature.
ARTICLE THREE: REIMBURSEMENT AND LIABILITY
1, Each participating municipality agrees that it shall be responsible for its respective police
department expenses incurred while participating in each deployment, whether that
municipality's equipment and personnel was operating within or outside its own jurisdiction.
Any entitlement to reimbursement, except as stated herein, is hereby waived by the chief
executive officer of each municipality that is a party to this agreement. Such expenses may
include, but are not limited to:
a) The actual payroll (including overtime) cost to the municipalities of all personnel
assigned;
b) The replacement cost of all equipment lost, destroyed or made unavailable for
further service as a result of proper use in a SCSRT deployment. Nothing in this
section waives a municipality's right to seek reimbursement for equipment lost or
destroyed negligently, recklessly, willfully, or purposefully.
c) Fuel and maintenance for police vehicles;
d) The cost of repairing damaged equipment,
e) Awards for death, disability or injury to personnel arising as a result of services
provided pursuant to this agreement to the extent that such awards exceed
Worker's Compensation coverage;
f) 
Worker's Compensation claims as set forth in C.G.S, 31-275, et seq.;
g) 
Survivor's benefits as set forth in C.G.S. 7-323.
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2, 
In the event outside funding becomes available to pay for the expenses of the municipalities
operating under this agreement, such funds shall be allocated among the participating
municipalities on a proportional cost basis agreed to in advance. This does not include
subrogation. The proportional cost basis may be adjusted to each deployment or initiative
depending on the Jocation of the host, number of personnel assigned to the deployment by
each agency, etc.
3. 
The services performed under this agreement shall be deemed for public and governmental
purposes, and all immunities from liability enjoyed by the local government within its
boundaries shall extend to its participation under this agreement outside its boundaries.
4, 
Each municipality shall indemnify and hold harmless the other municipalities to this
agreement from all claims, including, but not limited to, third party claims, for property
damage or personal injury (including death) which may arise out of and be attributable to a
municipality or to the actions of those acting on behalf of each municipality. Each town shall
be liable only for their own percentage of negligence as determined by the courts or ajury.
ARTICLE FOUR: APPOINTMENT OF A DEPOSITORY MUNICIPALITY, PURSUIT
OF REGIONAL GRANT INITIATIVES, AND REVENUE SHARING/USAGE
1, Appointment of a Depository Municipality; Functions of Depository Municipality
a) 
The Board of SCSRT shall mutually select a depository municipality from one of the
members of SCSRT which shall receive and hold in trust for SCSRT all monies obtained
by SCSRT from grants or other sources. Said monies shall be held in a special revenue
account (hereafter, the "SCSRT Joint Account") or an account with like budgetary
permissions that will allow the convenient use of said funds as needed by SCSRT. The
depository municipality agrees, in furtherance of the goals of this agreement, to pass any
ordinance or resolution required by its own municipal Charter in order to effectuate the
creation of said SCSRT Joint Account. 
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b) 
Upon a request from any member municipality, the depository municipality shall provide
an accounting of all funds contained in the SCSRT Joint Account.
c) Upon an affirmative majority vote of the member municipalities, the depository
municipality may be changed. Upon a vote to change the depository municipality, the
prior depository municipality shall, within 60 days of said vote, turn over all funds and
provide a full accounting to the successor depository municipality.
d) 
In the event that a depository municipality withdraws from SCSRT or no longer wishes
to serve in said capacity, a successor depository municipality shall be appointed by the
members of SCSRT. At such time, the prior depository municipality shall, within 60
days of said appointment, turn over all funds and equipment purchased with funds from
the Shared Revenue Account to the successor municipality. The prior depository
municipality shall, within 60 days, provide a full accounting, and an itemized list of
transferred equipment to the successor depository municipality.
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2. 
Pursuit of Regional Grant Initiatives, Development of Capital Goals
a)
b)
It shall be an essential function and purpose of SCSRT to pursue grants and other
initiatives to raise monies in order to purchase capital resources to further the purposes of
this agreement.
From time to time, and as necessary, SCSRT shall meet to develop a short-term (1 year)
and long term (5-year) capital plan for the SCSRT. The monies raised pursuant to this
agreement shall be utilized to further the capital goals set by SCSRT.
The Board shall designate a member of a participating agency with the responsibility of
researching and applying for grants to further the acquisitions of equipment, training and/or
reimbursement money.
3. 
Revenue Sharing
a)
b)
d)
All revenue raised and remitted to the SCSRT Joint Account shall be shared and used for
the collaborative and joint purposes of the SCSRT. Nothing in this provision shall be
construed to conflict with or alter the reimbursement or funding provisions of Article I
regarding deployments.
Expenditures from the SCSRT Joint Account of $500 or less can be made by the
Team Commander, without prior approval. All expenditures greater than $500 from
the SCSRT Joint Account shall require the unanimous vote of all SCSRT member
municipalities in writing via electronic mail (e-mail).
Any property obtained with funds from the SCSRT Joint Account shall be considered
property of the depository municipality, held for the benefit of itself and all other SCSRT
municipalities. No property obtained with monies from the SCSRT Joint Account or
with funds attributable to said account shall be sold, modified, gifted, or otherwise
transferred without the unanimous vote of all member municipalities in writing.
Any depository municipality which misappropriates funds from the SCSRT Joint
Account or otherwise disposes of property obtained with SCSRT funds in violation of
this section shall be liable to all of the other member municipalities for the loss to SCSRT
and any and all costs, including court costs and attorney's fees, incurred in recovering
said funds or property from the depository municipality or any other third party.
Funds from the SCSRT Joint Account are intended for equipment and services for the
unit and shall not be used to pay salary or overtime to SCSRT members.
ARTICLE FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS
1. 
The Chief of Police of the municipality providing assistance may, if necessary to protect the
safety and well-being of said municipality, recall any personnel or equipment provided
pursuant to this agreement.
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2. Each participating jurisdiction shall have a defined policy regarding the selection process of
potential candidates prior to an officer’s appointment to their respective SRT team. Each
participating Jurisdiction agrees to set standards in common SRT categories such as physical
fitness, firearm proficiency and mandatory training hours. Each Participating agency will create
and enforce a policy to remediate any officer who fails to meet the departments requirements and
standards, up to and including removal from the SRT Team.
3. 
Withdrawal from this agreement by any municipality hereto shall be made by thirty (30) days!
written notice to all other municipalities but shall not terminate the agreement among the
remaining municipalities.
4. if any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then
that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and
enforceability of any remaining provisions.
5. 
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any
and all prior understandings, negotiations, and agreements whether written or oral, between them
respecting the written subject matter, hereof.
6. 
This Agreement, to the extent permitted herein, shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the parties hereto and any and all successors and assigns.
7. 
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and relevant
ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the participating municipalities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as follows:
TOWN OF LEDYARD 
By:
Frederic B. Allyn. IT, Mayor
TOWN OF WATERFORD 
By:
Robert J. Brule, First Selectman
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Suisman Shapiro
Attorneys-At- Law
Robert A Avena
Raytiond L. Batibeautt, J
James P Berryman 
To: 
Town of Waterford Police Commission,
Michael A. Blanchard 
From: Robert A. Avena, Town Attorney 
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Erie W. Caflatan 
Date: April 29, 2022 
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Michael P. Carey:
Richard $. Cody
John A. Collins, TH
Jeanette M. Dostie
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Motion Draft
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After hearing from residents of Twin Lakes Drive, the Waterford Police
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Commission hereby moves to recommend to the Planning and Zoning Commission
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that it consider a zoning regulation amendment pertaining to short term rentals in
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residential zones. Specifically, due to traffic congestion, noise, overflow parking and
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other disruptions to the surrounding neighbors, Waterford should consider adopting
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zoning regulations prohibiting such commercial type uses in its single family
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residential neighborhoods.
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