Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 06/14/2021

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
June 14, 2021 5:00 pm
PRESENT: Mark Gelinas Vice Chairman, Thomas Sheridan Secretary; Christopher Gamble and
Robert Brule Commissioners
NOT PRESENT: James Dimmock Chairman
DEPARTMENT: Chief Mahoney, Lt. Silva, Lt. Balestracci, Lt VanOverloop, Administrative Sergeant
Ferland, and Traffic Officer Jake Nickerson
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM: Called to order at 5:02pm Quorum was
established
PUBLIC INPUT
No public input.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: was made by Thomas Sheridan to accept the May 10,2021 minutes, the motion was
seconded by Christopher Gamble, Vice Chairman Gelinas abstained, the motion carries.
CORRESPONDENCE:
“ Letter from Jen Anderson Re Alex Hunt
” Letter from Michael Firmin RE: CSO Reed
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Bob Jeka FB message regarding Patrick Epps
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Thank You card from Jennifer Matute regarding Officer Nickerson
a“ Letters from LT Silva regarding the response for a barricaded subject
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW and TRAFFIC REPORT:
Traffic Report received- Rob Brule thanked Officer Nickerson for a job well done on the parade.

MOTION: was made by Thomas Sheridan and seconded by Christopher Gamble to put up a sign that
marks the end of Old Route 156, in Mago point, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
CHIEE’S REPORT
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May Patrol report- Report was received
May- K9 report- Report was received.
May- Animal Control Report- Report was received,
May- Records Report- Report was received.
May- Training Report- Report was received.
May Investigation Report- Report was received.
May- Youth Office Report- Report was received.
May CSO Report- Report received, Lt Balestracci stated that 2 new CSOs are in the
background process and will hopefully be starting soon.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Body Cameras are working out good and have been well respected by the Officers, and have
been helpful in a few cases already. The issues are still being worked out with Watch Guard
and letters have been written to the company to document some of the malfunctions, and that
the time is off by one hour. Secretary Sheridan suggests that the town attorney be involved and
write a letter to Watch Guard. Lt. Silva states that the company has always been receptive and
has worked toward fixing the issues.
NEW BUSINESS
a. 
The In line series of line item transfer- A motion was made by Thomas Sheridan to approve
the transfer, Chris Gamble seconded the motion, The motion carries.
b. 
Elections: a Motion was made by Mark Gelinas that the normal rotation be followed as in the
past. Mark Gelinas will move to Chairman, Thomas Sheridan to move to Vice Chairman, Chris
Gamble will move to Secretary, James Dimmock will move to Commissioner, the motion was
seconded by Thomas Sheridan, the motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
c. 
Rob Brule asked for an update on the issue at the Carnival over the weekend. Chief Mahoney
stated that one juvenile was assaulted and one was arrested, the body cameras are being
reviewed and a synopsis will be given at the next Commission meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Tony Sheridan to adjourn it was SECONDED by Chris Gamble at 5:45p.m.
Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:

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