Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

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Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
4/11/2022 
5:00 pm
Zoom Access: https://usO2web.zoom.us/j/82759133343
Meeting ID: 827 5913 3343 Passcode: 886252
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes:
Correspondence:
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Thank you card received from Diane Amburn of Waterford
Message from Capt. Todd Bergeson of the New London Police Department
Email from Sgt. Patrick Flanagan in reference to dayshift call on March 16, 2022
Letter from Back the Blue Southeastern CT
Email from Detective Curcuro of the New London Police Department
Letter from Town of Hebron for ACO
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
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K9 Reports for March
Investigative Services and Youth Reports for March
Training Report for March
Records Report for March
Community Service Officer Report for March
Patrol Report for March
Animal Control Report for March
Community Engagement Report for March
Old Business:
a.
Airbnb letter
New Business:
a.
b.
c.
Chief of Police selection process
Special meeting for promotions
10-year Capital Improvement Plan

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
March 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m,
Zoom Meeting [D; 839 3995 1316
PRESENT: 
Chairman M. Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock, T. Sheridan
Vice Chairman, C, Gamble, Secretary, Commissioner R. Brule
ABSENT:
DEPARTMENT: 
Chief M. Balestracci, LT T, Silva, Sgt. T. Gelinas, Training Officer
N. Surdo, Traffic Officer J. Nickerson, CSO A, Reed, Secretary
Jennifer Anderson
LEGAL COUNCIL: Attorney R. Aveena
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
‘Tt was decided that public input would be discussed during the correspondence portion of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH 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 February meeting, the motion passed,
CORRESPONDENCE:
a, Officer Fredricks was at a traffic accident and could not attend the meeting to receive the note
of thanks from Chief Rich of Ledyard Police Department.

b. Mr. Ted Olynciw and members of the public discussed the property at 
9 Waterview Drive
running an Airbnb. He and members of the public requested no parking signs be posted on the
street and a letter from the police department should be sent to Planning and Zoning stating
that issues have arisen including parking issues, noise issues and trespassing issues and what
regulations can be made for the property. Discussion was made that parking signs cannot be
posted since the road is wide and flat and there are no sight line issues. It was determined that
a letter could be sent. Attorney Aveena will work on the language of the letter to be approved
at next month's meeting. It should be noted that no calls to the police department have ever
been inade regarding these issues since they started in August of 2021, It was made clear to all
present that any further issues should precipitate a call to the police department at the time of
the incident utilizing the non-emergency number.
c. Email from Mary Childs will be added to correspondence.
CHIEWS REPORT
a 
K-9 Reports
February Reports were received.
b. 
Investigative Services & Youth Report
February Reports were received.
¢. 
Training Report
February Report was received
d. 
Records Report
February Report was received
e. 
CSO Report
February Report was received
f. 
Patrol Report
February Report was received
g. 
Animal Control Report February
Report was received
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Community Engagement Officer
February Report received
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
a. Jake Nickerson stated that a traffic sign is requested at Race Rock Road and Windward Way for a
blind resident. The sign would be the same type used in other areas of town. Discussion was made
regarding protocol in place for checking if disabled residents move away and the sign is no longer
needed, Commissioner Brule will check with the Emergency Management Director and Senior
Services.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to approve the traffic sign.
The motion passed unanimously.
b. Chief Balestracci discussed the development of officers regarding training for critical functions
within the police department. Having more than one person trained in an area would alleviate issues such as
absences and coverage. Discussion was made of the many areas where more officers would be trained (at no cost)
to include marine patrol, radios/communication and the police department fleet (vehicles). 
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c. Three letters of recognition were awarded at the meeting from the Waterford Police Department
Awards Committee. Sgt. Troy Gelinas, Officer Nicholas Genung and Officer Zachary Bushwack were
Tecognized. The rest of the letters will be awarded at next month's meeting.
d, Commissioner Dimmock would like the process of the Chief of Police selection (going forward)
put on the agenda and brought up at next month's meeting as new business. Chief Balestracci stated that
his promotion ceremony is on March 30, 2022 at the Town Hall at 3:00 p.m.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Sheridan and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to adjourn the
meeting at 6:05 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Thursday, March 24, 2022 3:40 PM
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From: 
Marc Balestracci
Sent: 
Friday, March 18, 2022 8:11 AM
To: 
Patrick Flanagan; Timothy Silva; Steven Sinagra
Cec: 
Shawn Finnigan; Jodie Strohl
Subject: 
RE: 2022-00448
Good morning,
Thank you for the email Sgt. Flanagan, | was working and listening to this call over the radio as it was developing. 
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thought that the work performed by all of those involved was incredible and may have prevented something tragic from
happening. 
| have forwarded your email to the Awards Committee Chairperson and have printed it for attachment to
the next Police Commission agenda as well.
Great work everyone, your hard work and dedication is appreciated more than you know.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Patrick Flanagan <pflanagan@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:40 PM
To: Timothy Silva <tsilva@waterfordct.org>; Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>; Steven Sinagra
<ssinagra@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Shawn Finnigan <sfinnigan@waterfordct.org>; Jodie Strohl <jstrohl@waterfordct.org>
Subject: 2022-00448
Good Afternoon,
On 3/16/22 at 1021 hours day shift was sent to 16 Doyle RD Waterford, CT for a missing 67 year old female. The female,
with no known medical history, had seizure like symptoms the night prior and had refused medical treatment from
EMS. At approximately 0600 hours she left the residence in her vehicle in a state of confusion. Officer Barrows, working
with Dispatchers Finnigan and Strohl, worked tirelessly for approximately five hours attempting to locate the missing
female. A missing person entry was entered into Collect, a Silver alert was completed, her phone was pinged, and
information was shared for several hours in an attempt to locate this female who was confused, non-communicative,
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and having a severe unknown medical issue. After sending various agencies to various possible locations throughout the
I-95 corridor in both CT and NY the female was located in Queens, NY after the females location was identified by OFF
Barrows and Dispatchers Finnigan and Strohl.
This situation could have had a different outcome if not for their tireless work in locating the missing female. Nice work!
Sgt. Patrick Flanagan
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery LN Waterford, CT
(860) 442-0645 ext 2271
PFlanagan@WaterfordCT.org

March 8, 2022
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Waterford Police Department,
From all the Officers, members, and supporters of both the Back the Blue Southeastern
CT, and the subsidiary riding club BTBSECT RC, we feel compelled to express our
appreciation, support and admiration for your participation in the recent (Sunday March
6) “PENGUIN PLUNGE” charity event in honor of the “SPECIAL OLYMPICS”
foundation. Many members attended (although did not participate) in a show of
support. A few diehards even braved the elements to ride motorcycles, regardless of
inclement weather.
We, as a group, are dedicated to growing awareness of the tireless and amazing
sacrifices made by Law Enforcement. We are deeply indebted to what you do, both as
protection and community support. We will continue to do everything in our power to
continue to assure the appreciation of your efforts.
From the bottom of our hearts, the BTBSECT and riding club, thank you. We pray for
your safety. We will continue to have your backs, because you always have ours.
Sincerely, bo 
Ed Peckham, President
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Charlie Carroll, V. President
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Michael Zito, Secretary
Maria Nott 
Kym Mayo, Treasurer
Founder
Back the Blue Southeastern CT
backthebluesect@gmail.com
www.backthebluesect.org
860-334-8495

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From: 
Timothy Silva
Sent: 
Saturday, March 12, 2022 7:12 PM
To: 
Curcuro, Richard
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Marc Balestracci
Subject: 
Re: NLPD Incident 20-2023
Rick - thanks for passing this along. I’m glad he was able to help.
Lt. Timothy Silva
On Mar 11, 2022, at 3:02 PM, Curcuro, Richard <rcurcuro@newlondonct.org> wrote:
Lieutenant Silva,
Just wanted to inform you that the assistance Officer John Bunce provided in the New London
investigation involving a Home Invasion was greatly appreciated. The analysis of the cell phone records
and the finished reports were key in placing both suspects at the scene of the home invasion. This week
| met with the State’s Attorney’s SA Office regarding this investigation and we reviewed all of the
evidence in the investigation to include the cell phone analysis. The SA was impressed with the work
and recognized the value of Ofc. Bunce’s training. They were in agreement when | informed them that
our agency would continue to utilize John for future investigations.
Sincerely
Detective Richard Curcuro (Rick)
Detective Richard Curcuro
5 Governor Winthrop Blvd. New London CT, 06320
Office (860) 447-5271
Cell 
(860) 625-2954
rcurcuro@newlondonct.org

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TIFFANY V. THIELE
SELECTMAN
April 1, 2022
Robert J. Brule, First Selectman
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Re: 
Animal Recovery Event
Dear First Selectman Brule:
| would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your Animal Control Officer
in assisting with the animal recovery incident on March 25, 2022 in Hebron,
Connecticut. Your professionalism during this event was greatly appreciated and
good deeds like this should never go unrecognized.
It's a comforting feeling when a neighboring Town is able to assist in a sensitive
situation. Hebron would be happy to reciprocate if ever a need arises.
Again, as Town Manager and on behalf of the Hebron Board of Selectmen, thank
you for your assistance during this incident.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Tierney
Town Manager
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Board of Selectmen

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
March 2022 ¢
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received several parking complaints involving abandoned vehicles and commercial
vehicles parked in residential areas. TO received 2 speeding complaints, both are habitual roadways that are in
regular rotation of traffic enforcement activities. (North Road and Fog Plain Road).
Portable Speed Signs:
The Solar powered speed display signs were moved to Willetts Ave and Goshen Road. They will be in place for
approximately 6 weeks as per engineering guidance.
Construction Projects:
Numerous plans for residential housing and commercial buildings were received and reviewed. Most plans were
preliminary plans and will be modified if need be. (372 Boston Post Road, 295 Willetts Ave, 806 Hartford Road,
969 Hartford Road).
Display Trailers
Trailers have been received and utilized almost immediately. The signs were used to aid drivers in the
implementation of the new traffic pattern for the friendship school.
DUI Grant
During the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, the DUI grant activity recorded 3 DU! arrests and several other arrests
and citations for aggressive driving.
Training
TO participated in teaching a handcuffing/legal update class for the entire police department.

Officer Epps
Waterford Police
K9 Usage
March 2022
K9 Neo
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Usage Date 
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Description 
WPD Case #
3/5/2022
On the stated date at approximately 0929 hours, I was dispatched to the
report of a man waving a knife around in Dollar Tree. Upon arrival,
K9 Neo was deployed. Officer Avdevich ordered the male to exit the
store and it was determined he no longer had the knives in his
possession. K9 Neo remained outside the cruiser until the scene was
safe.
2022-00380
3/14/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1419 hours, Officer Rogers located
an individual who currently had a PRAWN warrant. Once on the
scene, I observed a small plastic elastic on the passenger floorboard of
the vehicle. Through my training and experience as a police officer, I
know that these are frequently used in narcotic packaging. K9 Neo was
deployed for an exterior search of the vehicle and no further contraband
was located.
2022-00432
3/16/2022
On the stated date at approximately 0825 hours, I conducted a motor
vehicle stop. Through the investigation, the operator was arrested for
possession of narcotics. K9 Neo was deployed for an exterior and
interior search of the vehicle and no further contraband was located.
2022-00446
3/23/2022
On the stated date at approximately 0939 hours, K9 Neo was requested
to respond to track for a missing child. K9 Neo was eventually
cancelled as the child was located.
CAD#2022-
6429

Waterford Police
K9 Usage
March 2022
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Usage Date 
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Description 
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WPD Case #
3/11/22 
K9 Ozzy was requested to an address in Waterford to | 2022-00417
assist in the search for a missing person who had made
suicidal comments and left a suicide note prior to
leaving the residence. Upon arrival investigating
officers advised me that the male had left out the front
door of the house with no known direction of travel
after that. Family stated that he did not leave ina
vehicle and should be on foot. Officers also advised
me that they had walked through the front yard and
door while conducting the investigation. K9 Ozzy was
deployed for an area search around the house. K9
Ozzy did not show any interest around the house,
where officers had not walked, or the out buildings. I
casted K9 Ozzy out around the neighborhood and he
did not show any interest. While I was casting K9
Ozzy on known walking trails behind the residence,
investigating officers advised that the male had
returned after being dropped off by a vehicle. It was
later determined that the male was picked up and
dropped back off via a ride sharing service. The male
was later committed for a psychological evaluation.
March 2022 Usages: 1
Total 2022 Usages: 11

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
March 2022
During the month of March 2022 Investigative Services Division was assigned or assisted
with 19 new cases.
Current Active Investigations (33 Cases):
(These numbers include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 
Check Fraud—1 
Sex Assault—3
Burglary—3 
Larceny—1 
Untimely—3
Pistol Permits—14 
Catalytic Converter Theft—1 
Fraud—1
Background Checks—3 
Child Pornography Case—1 
Overdose—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Amount 
Recovered - 
Search 
Sex 
Arrests
Numbers 
Investigated 
Seized 
Warrants 
Assaults
28 
$23,035.75 
0 
2 
6 
2
Ex-Parte’s 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery 
Background
Deaths 
Checks

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
March 2022
March 2022 Investigations:
Investigator Zaldivar was assigned as an Investigator and is now part of the Investigative Services Division.
He has begun in-house training in crime scene processing, and other investigative techniques.
Detectives responded to two (2) fatal overdoses this month. These cases are being handled jointly with the
Investigative Services and Narcotics Division. Det. O’Connell, Invest. Zaldivar, and TFO DiFusco are
assigned these investigations. Both overdoses involved Fentanyl where the subject was transported to the
hospital.
Detectives Bonkowski and Carroll conducted 4 background investigations for new employees—(A new
Office Coordinator, 2 Officer backgrounds, and a new Department Chaplin.)
Det. Bonkowski was able to positively identify 2 suspects in a series of catalytic converter thefts. Arrest
warrants have been obtained. She is working with Middletown Detectives to try and locate the suspects.
Social Media investigation involving a Board of Education employee.
March 2022 Arrests:
Detective's Bonkowski and Carroll along with Invest. Zaldivar, assisted the Office of the Chief State’s
Attorney with the arrest and extradition of an individual from Colorado. Jordan Clark was extradited from
Denver, CO for an active Failure to Appear warrant. He was presented to the New London Superior Court on
March 30, 2022. This case had connections to an on-going Waterford investigation.
Task Force Officer Report:
During the month of March 2022 SNTF East conducted two Search Warrants on residences leading to one
arrest and another arrest warrant is pending.
Two arrest warrants are at their respective courts for review.
There is an ongoing investigation on a residence in Waterford where a male was selling narcotics from the
house but not living there. Several sources of information were developed and by investigating they were
able to get into the house with written consent. That residence was deemed uninhabitable and condemned by
the Waterford Health Department and Ledge Light. The resident and male have not been to the house since.
A Search Warrant was signed and executed on a safe that was seized from the property. This should be an
end to an ongoing issue at this house and we have already received thanks from neighbors in the area.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
March 2022
During the month of March SRO Lane and interim SRO Sylvestre completed
several community and school-related tasks:
SRO Dan Lane (by date):
3/1/22: CLMS boys basketball championship game/Meeting at Youth and a Family Services
3/2/22: Lockdown CLMS/Meeting with students WHS
3/3/22: Meeting with students WHS/Juvenile court/Unified basketball game
3/7/22: Mental Health team meeting/WHS intern/Unified basketball game Stonington/Mediation for WHS
3/8/22: Youth Promise QH/WPD tour for Pomfret Academy /Meeting Youth Services
3/9/22: Sexting class Ms. Shannon
3/10/22: (2) classes Sexting lesson
3/15/22: Youth Promise QH
3/17/22: Student meeting WHS
3/18/22: Home visit for WHS/School safety meeting/Student meeting CLMS/Fire drill CLMS/CLMS vol-
leyball game at Fitch HS
3/21/22: Mental health team meeting CLMS/Home visit/Jazz band concert
3/22/22: Student issue CLMS
3/24/22: Youth Promise graduation QH/CLMS safety team meeting /Handcuffing recertification
3/25/22: Jazz Festival WHS/DCF meeting at QH school
3/28/22: CLMS mental health team meeting
3/29/22: SRO meeting Brooklyn CT. Presented our policies and procedures to other SROs from northern
CT/CLMS volleyball game/Citizens Police Academy
3/31/22: Meeting with student at Waterford high school/Meeting with student at Waterford high school

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
March 2022
SRO Megan Sylvestre (by date):
3/1/22: Out of control student. Handled by talking with them/ A request came from a parent to touch base
with a student.
3/2/22: Driving complaint of a student driving on campus/Staff member looking for advice on how to handle
a family situation/Breach of Peace Arrest/Issue among 10" graders/Issue with a 10" grader, follow-up meet-
ing with parent and Assistant Principal
3/3/22: Student wanting to report issue with another student/Follow up with student in regards to an issue at
home/Review cameras for incident that occurred on 3/2/22
3/7/22: Follow up for case Breach of Peace arrest/Two students out of control, school discipline/Wellness
check on student
3/8/22: Complaint from student about another student slapping him, school discipline/Social media com-
plaint/Traffic complaint/Assist with escort to traffic light for unified sports
3/9/22: Home visit/Complaint from student about other students
3/15/22: Follow up to issue summons to parent/JV court paperwork/Issue among 9" grade girls/Reported
rape, not as reported/Harassment complaint/Help student with a capstone project/Complaint at middle school
with parent/Possible drug use in bathroom
3/16/22: MVACC @ CLMS/Issue among 9" grade girls/Issue among 9" grade graders/Follow up/Follow up
for Officer Brown
3/17/22: Review cameras/Follow up with parent about complaint on snapchat/Uncooperative 11" grader/
Incident with 10" grade boys/Follow up
3/22/22: Damage to car, didn’t happen on school grounds/Determined by reviewing cameras/Follow up
3/24/22: Review cameras for vaping incident/Concerned parent about why child is tardy every day when they
take the bus, reviewed cameras and updated parent.
3/25/22: Cooper Test Training at POSTC in Meriden
3/28/22: Review cameras for missing student/Out of control student, school discipline
3/29/22: Review cameras for multiple thefts from school store
3/30/22: Student came to school intoxicated, threw up in bathroom, and had alcohol in his water bot-
tle. School discipline/Verbal fight, school discipline/EDP, committal/Issue at lunch with throwing food, ver-
bal fight, school discipline
3/31/22: Review cameras (twice on the same day) for graffiti to baseball dugout. Cameras of the ball field
were not working and unable to determine who did it.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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raining Report
March 2022
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: Police Candidate Julio Sierra has successfully com-
pleted a psychological evaluation and polygraph and will soon be sched-
uled for a physical examination. An ongoing background investigation is
still being conducted.
Recruit(s): Recruit Kyle McComic started his practical skills training
starting with search and seizure. Recruits have already received class-
room lecture regarding search and seizure as it applies to law enforce-
ment. Recruits are placed in real-life scenarios where they work with
their partner and determine the best course of action or if enforcement
action is needed during a staged interaction with Field Training Offic-
ers from across the state.
In-House Training(s): Detective Leigh Bonkowki and Traffic Officer
Jake Nickerson conducted a one-hour handcuffing class where they in-
corporated search and seizure updates into their training. All officers
attended the one-hour training. The training office selects a topic every
month that can be conducted within an hour and puts it together to
keep the officers current.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
March 2022
Officer Ryan Scarpa attended a one-day Street Cop Training in Uncasville, CT.
The class focused on identity deception, body language and nervous behavior, dis-
tinguishing illegal police conduct from legal police conduct, current crime trends,
motor vehicle law, among many more topics every patrol officer should know.
Lieutenant Nicole VanOverloop attended a one-week New England Regional
Command College in Chatham, MA. This class focused on media relations, leader-
ship and officer wellness. Progress through leadership and the promotion of ex-
changing information as it applies to law enforcement management practices.
Officers Norman Malbaurn and Nicholas Swarr attended a three-day Field Train-
ing Officer (FTO) school at POSTC. This class is designed for experienced, uni-
formed officers and instructs FTO’s on how to properly evaluate probationary of-
ficers throughout their field training. The class focuses on liability, operational
authority key elements, phase training, standard evaluation guidelines, among
many other pertinent topics in order for the FTO program to be successful.
Chief Marc Balestracci, Sergeant Patrick Flanagan and Officer Mark Devine at-
tended a one-day Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement sponsored by the Con-
necticut Police Chiefs Association and The Connecticut Police Foundation. The
class deals with the dynamics that can create angry, cynical employees and the
difficulties in both their personal and professional lives and intervention. It re-
viewed psychological factors that could lead to health related issues and poor job
performance.
School Resource Officer Megan Sylvestre and K9 Officer Patrick Epps attended a
one-day POSTC Physical Fitness Assessment Battery Examiner class. The class
trained law enforcement personnel how to properly administer the POSTC fitness
test or Cooper test. Officers who complete this training are eligible to administer,
oversee and sign/endorse the fitness test qualification paperwork. The physical
fitness test is part of the hiring process for entry level police candidates and needs
to be successfully passed to advance to the next phase of the hiring process. A pre-
certification is conducted 30 days prior to attending the police academy.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for March 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)
198 
290 
55 
42 
329 
287 
16
Protective 
Officer 
Case 
State/Federal | Supervisor 
DCF
Order 
Tasking 
Erasures 
Report 
Tasking 
Requests
Entries 
Requests 
Entries 
Requests
72 
67 
224 
0 
19 
15
Court Request 
Case Copies 
Abstracts
61 
6 
368

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
March 2022
Waterford Arrests 
#
Adult 
29
Juvenile 
0
Total Processed 
29
East Lyme Arrests 
#
Adult 
0
Juvenile 
0
Total Processed 
0
East Lyme Prisoner Meals 
#
Total 
0
Fingerprints 
#
Pistol Permits 
13
Employment 
17
Miscellaneous 
2
Peddler / Precious Permits 
0
Total Fingerprints 
32
Firearms 
#
Firearms Transfer 
31
Pistol Permits Issued 
3
Initial Complaints (3A's) 
#
Total 
28

Patrol Report / CARes
Town of Waterford
Commissioners Activity Report:
February 2022
Volume 2022, Issue 3
“In the Community Interest”
Highlights
Resource Allocation
Traffic Related Responses 
TM Community Welfare Checks
@ Arrests 
@ School Checks
@ Patrol Investigations
® Motor Vehicle Stops
The incidents with the highest use of patrol time this month are related to Com-
munity Welfare responses with these calls representing 39% of the call volume (9
%
decrease from last month). Traffic Related Responses, at 30% of the call vol-
ume, were the second biggest use of patrol officers time.
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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
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Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls 2315
Case Numbers 
204
Arrests 
II
Juvenile Arrests 
3
Larcenies 
19
Arrest Warrants 
14
Domestic Violence 
14
Investigations
Traffic Crash 
42
DUI Investigations 
3
Emotionally 
28
Disturbed Persons
School Checks 
76
Motor Vehicle 
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Written Warnings 
86
Infractions 
52
Verbal Warnings 
331
Court Summons 
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Patrol Report / CARes
Harassment Complaint - leads to Recovered Firearm
On 3/1/2022 the Norwich Police Department forwarded a harassment complaint where the suspect was a
juvenile in Waterford, Connecticut. Officer’s Firmin and Brown with Sergeant Matt Fedor responded to a
residence in Waterford and made contact with the juvenile and a parent. The officers were able to gain
compliance from the parent, which led to the recovery of stolen rifle and other items related to identity
theft and car breaks. Information obtained assisted the Connecticut State Police—Troop E in the recovery
of additional stolen items.
Larceny at Liquor Store turns violent
On 3/16/2022 A local liquor store called 911 to report that larceny suspects were fighting with a store em-
ployee. Sgt. Flanagan was in the immediate area and responded along with Officer’s Epps, Rogers, and
Scarpa. Sgt. Flanagan was able to detain the male suspect immediately while a female suspect fled the ar-
ea ina Toyota Camry. During the arrest process the male was found to be in possession of “Crack” co-
caine and the powder form of Fentanyl. The arrested male was identified as Travis Edo, who was charged
with Larceny, Assault, and drug possession. While clearing the scene, Sgt. Flanagan noticed the suspect
vehicle sitting in a remote location within the same parking lot. Officers were able to locate the driver,
identified as Melanie Tirrell, who was subsequently charged with Breach of Peace. The clerk received mi-
nor injury.
Traffic Stop leads to Narcotics arrest /Gun Seizure
On 3/18/2022 Officer Caler conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle where he suspected the operator of driv-
ing under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified
as Scott J. Gomes. Upon speaking with Gomes, officers believed he may have been intoxicated and addi-
tional sobriety testing was conducted. Subsequent to the testing, Gomes was arrested for Driving Under
the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. Montville Police responded to the scene with a K9 team certified
in narcotics detection. As a result of the arrest, officers located cocaine, over 8 ounces of Marijuana, a sti-
letto style knife, more than 60 THC cartridges for vapes or e-cigarettes.
=! Gomes was transported to the Waterford Police
Department for processing and the Mercedes as
impounded at the police departments secured
impound area. During the course of conducting
a vehicle inventory Officers and Detectives lo-
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cated additional illegal substances, including
H PCP, cocaine, ecstasy/MDMA, high-capacity
magazines, 9mm ammunition, U.S currency, a
firearm, and what appeared to be human teeth.
The investigation is on-going.

Monthly Report March 2022
WATERFORD 
EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE 
63 
30
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS 
5 
3
DOG BITES 
1 
4
ANIMALS REDEEMED 
7 
3
ANIMALS ADOPTED 
0 
0
ANIMALS DOA 
1 
0
EUTHANIZED 
0 
0
ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL 
8 
3
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN 
S$ 
309.19 
S 
0.00
DONATIONS TAKEN IN 
S 
274.19 
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0.00

1) 03/08/22 
The warrant came back signed for Angelina Frascarelli of
22 Lee Ave New London, charging her with one count of Animal Cruelty CGS
53-247(a). The warrant was served her court date is in April.
2) 03/24/22 
A skunk tested positive for rabies after acting
aggressively on Shore Road in Waterford. 3 citizens and 2 dogs received
treatment for possible rabies exposure.
3) 03/25/22 
AACO Allison Ryan assisted State Animal Control with
conducting a search warrant in a hoarding/cruelty case in Hebron. In this
case they seized and removed 33 dogs, 27 cats, 5 geese, 3 goats, 1 horse
and 1 parakeet. The subject of the warrant was charged with multiple
counts of animal cruelty. Cases this involved are impossible to handle
without assistance of other animal control agencies. Our facility is housing 5
isposition of the case.
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cats and 2 dogs for the state authorities pending the d
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“Very well, Mr. Andrews. I shall return with a warrant.”

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
March 2022 
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Citizen’s Academy: 25 participants attended classes about the WPD’s History, WPD Tour,
Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Patrol, Recruiting, Training, Life at the Police Academy,
Accident Investigation, Police Profiling, DUI, DRE, Youth Office and Investigative Services.
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Recruiting/Internships: Intern Glenn shadowed Training Officer Surdo, Traffic Officer
Nickerson, day shift patrol, the records department and Investigative Services. Intern
Phillips shadowed day shift patrol, YO Lane, dispatch and LT Vanoverloop. Phillips
attended a WPD Commission Meeting. Both interns attended the Citizen’s Academy.
Spoke about how to be a police officer at New London Adult Education and Eastern CT
University. Spoke to Mitchell College students about community policing.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Introductions to L&M Hospital, Neighborhood Watch, SafeFutures
and all Waterford public/private schools. Visited WFSB Channel 3 News for Hodges’s
birthday and was on Great Day Connecticut. Received birthday cards from all Waterford
Elementary Schools. Community policing presentation and Hodges demo to two boy
scout troops. Interacted with spectators at WHS baseball, softball and lacrosse games.
Autism/Cognitive Issues Programs: 1 participant added to cognitive issues program.
Special Olympics Efforts: Raised $2,277.00 with police service dog handlers for Shoreline
Penguin Plunge. Attended the Torch Run Kickoff for WPD to receive a Level of Excellence
Award. Participated in Day of Giving Fundraiser at Jersey Mike’s in Waterford and Groton.
Officer Wellness: WPD officers played basketball against Waterford Country School staff.
Served breakfast to midnight shift officers for an Officer Wellness Day with food donated
by Walmart. Coordinated a donation of gym equipment from Dick’s Sporting Goods for
gyms at the police department, fire departments and community center.
Assistance to Youth Officers: GNS students read to Hodges for Read Across America
Week. Hodges visited a CLMS student that has been dealing with anxiety issues. Multiple
visits to CLMS mentee. Assisted with a police station tour for Pomfret Academy. K-9
demonstrations at Oswegatchie and Quaker Hill schools. Spoke about traffic stop safety to
teen students at Rae’s Driving School.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with domestic violence victims.
Interaction with Senior Services: Attended Victoria Gardens Coffee with a Vet.