Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - 1279 (05/13/2026)

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BUDGET FUNCTION
The Waterford Police Department is a 24-hour, 7-day a week and 365 days per year public
safety and community outreach agency, As the police department is staffed around the clock,
we are able to assist other agencies with their needs while also serving in a law enforcement
capacity,
The police department employs 52 sworn officers, 17 part-time Community Service Officers, 5
support staff personnel and 1 custodian.
The Animal Control Officer program is a split cost with the Town of East Lyme and employs two
full-time Animal Control Officers.

BUDGET SUMMARY
The Waterford Police Department prides itself as being an integral part of the town and our
municipal government. Our agency is passionate about community outreach and engagement,
strengthening our relationships with the community we serve and delivering high quality police
services, We work closely with other town departments and the Board of Education in an effort
to make Waterford a safe place to live, work and visit.
As the police department attempts to be completely transparent in the presentation of our
budget request, the following factors are critical elements to consider this year:
This year’s request is an increase of 1.47% from last year, totaling $105,945.
The collective bargaining agreement between the Waterford Police Union and the Town of
Waterford expires on June 30, 2026, therefore any negotiated increases to the Union contract
that may go into effect on July 1, 2026, are not covered under this request.
The collective bargaining agreement between the civilian staff who work at the police
department and the Town of Waterford expires on June 30, 2026, therefore any negotiated
increases to the Union contract that may go into effect on July 1, 2026, are not covered under
this request,
To summarize, the 51000 series increase in our budget request is $75,204, whereas the 52000
series increased $14,413, the 53000 series increased $12,329 and the 54000 series increased
$4,000,

Other high profile items in the budget request are explained below:
Training Salaries: For the past two years, our agency has transferred funding into this line,
$10,000 and $5,000 respectively. With the number of newer officers within our ranks as well as
the increasing requirements of training for our regional emergency response team, we are
requesting additional funding for this line. This funding will ensure our newer officers have the
training to be successful while also reaching the State of Connecticut requirements and that the
members of our emergency response team remain within national standards for their roles.
Telephone: For the past two years, our agency has transferred funding into this line, $2,900
and $8,900 respectively. This year, we anticipate the need to transfer approximately $9,000
into the telephone line as costs continue to increase. As we have previously used twenty-four
months’ worth of past values to determine an average cost for future budgets, we find this
method to be inadequate and are no longer using it to project telephone costs. As we work
with the Town’s Purchasing Agent and IT Director to try and reduce costs in this area, our
request this year is more in line with current monthly costs at the time of budget development
as we have averaged the previous five months of bills only.
Overtime: As this line has been flat for the past few years and we continue to support
numerous community events, we are requesting an increase in this year’s request. The officers
who are assigned to the events cost more as they have received pay increases as detailed by
the collective bargaining agreement approved by the Town of Waterford. In addition, the
growing concerns of mass gatherings and violence in our country is causing us to provide
security coverage at more events,
Fuel: Each year, the Town of Waterford directs departments to use a specific value for the cost
of gasoline. As a department that uses approximately 40,000 gallons per fiscal year, this value
can create significant changes to the annual budget request. In this request, we are using $2.39
per gallon as that is the current rate being charged to the department's fuel line item per
gallon. As of this request, the Town of Waterford has not secured the final value for FY2027.

Consistant review of spending and reductions: In every budget series, we continue to review
the need, costs and overall impact each expenditure has on our budget and adjust when
appropriate,
Budget Explanations By Category
51110 Admin
51210 Clerical
51220 Custodial
51420 Patrol
51421 Marine Patrol
51430 Inv. Services
51435 CSO Program
51810 Overtime
51820 Rep, Overtime
51830 Training
51920 FICA
51000 Series
$14,654 increase due to collective bargaining agreement and a
salary adjustment for the Chief of Police which took place in March
$5,321 decrease due to a retirement and newly hired employee at
reduced pay rate
$1,586 increase due to collective bargaining agreement
$37,187 increase due to collective bargaining agreement
$958 increase due to collective bargaining agreement creating
higher salary averages of officers eligible to work the detail
$7,567 increase due to collective bargaining agreement
$3,831 increase due to adding an additional 4 hours per week as we
have been able to better staff CSO shifts the previous two years
$1,605 increase due adding 25 more community event hours and
slight adjustment to 9 Unit pay scale
This line remains level, however there is a slight overall increase
due to the BOE stipend increase allowing for additional 10 shifts to
be covered at Officer 1 pay rate ($3,750 see page 25)
$8,019 increase due to the increased need of training and increased
SERT hours to maintain national standard
$5,118 increase due to budgeting guidelines

52010 Advertising
52020 Postage
52030 Prof. Fees
52040 Serv. Contracts
52050 Prof Dues
52060 Printing
52080 Telephone
52300 Training/Ed
52305 OSHA
52370 Uniforms
52520 LEC
53010 Off. Supplies
53020 Other Supplies
53070 Auto Repairs
53080 Auto Maint.
53090 Fuel & Lube
53100 Tires
53180 Equip/Supp
53210 Sel, Enforce
52000 Series
Line item remains level
Line item remains level
Line item remains level
$4,540 increase due to adjustments in several fees, addition of
Drone Insurance and the return of LexisNexis from IT budget
$175 increase due to adjusted fees and dues
Line item remains level
$9,347 increase based on averages
Line item remains level
This line remains level
This line remains level
$351 increase due to raised fee
53000 Series
Line item remains level
Line item remains level
$1,000 increase based off projections/history
This line remains level
$8,529 increase due to town’s pricing guidelines and current billing
This line remains level
This line remains level
This line remains level

53220 Marine 
$2,800 increase due to previous year’s temporary decrease as CIP
project was conducted, returning annual request to needed level
for Marine supplies
53260 ACO 
Line item remains level
54000 Series
54020 Equipment 
$4,000 increase for protective equipment replacement plan
Looking Ahead
Staffing: The collective bargaining agreement for the police union expires on June 30, 2026, whereas
the collective bargaining agreement for civilian staff at the police department expires on the same date.
These agreements will have significant impacts on retaining the department's current employees as well
as our recruitment of future employees, but to the annual budget request as well.
Capital Project Needs: We continue to request and make upgrades within our building to meet current
standards and to provide a safe environment for staff and the public. As our building in now
approximately 35 years old and is used on a 24/7 basis, we are in significant need of a locker room
renovation project. This project will not only update areas directly impacting the employees of the
Waterford Police Department, but it will also expand the female locker room in size, as we are beyond
capacity for female employees. Although we have taken temporary measures to provide adequate
space for newly hired female employees, these efforts are temporary only and are not sustainable. This
project will double our capacity for female employees including increased showers and toilets (from one
each to two in the female locker room), replace the original lockers which will provide proper ventilation
and power outlets and provide new drop ceilings and tiling to replace the original pink and blue tiling
that will be irreparable after construction.
The facility is also in considerable need of repairs/replacement to the front doors, roof, HVAC system
and parking lot, which are projects controlled by the Public Works department.

Excerpts from the Uniform Crime Report
“The requirements for law enforcement service vary greatly from one locale to another based
upon each jurisdiction’s unique demographic traits and characteristics. A small community
situated between two larger cities, for example, may require a greater number of law
enforcement personnel than a community of the same size that has no urban center nearby.
Similarly, the needs of a community having a highly mobile or seasonal population may be very
different from those of a city with a relatively stable population. A community that incorporates
legal gambling establishments will have different law enforcement challenges than one in which
the presence of a large military base is the dominant influence, just as a small college town will
have different needs than one comprised predominantly of retirees.
*The functions of law enforcement are also significantly diverse throughout the Nation. The
responsibilities of state police and highway patrol agencies vary considerable from one
jurisdiction to another. Their duties range from traffic enforcement on state highways and
interstate roadways to major investigative responsibilities for all violent crimes committed
statewide, Nationally, the overall role of law enforcement continues to be expanded and
redefined in light of the constant threat from international and domestic terrorism. When
attempting any comparison of law enforcement employee rates, the data user must consider
these differing service requirements and responsibilities.
In view of these differing service requirements and responsibilities, care should be used when
attempting any comparison of law enforcement rates. The rates presented should be viewed as
guides or indicators, not as recommended or preferred police strengths. Adequate personnel for
a specific locale can be determined only after careful study and analysis of the various
conditions affecting service requirements in that jurisdiction.
New London County is home to 23 jurisdictions with a mix of organized police departments,
constabularies and state police coverage.
The latest Connecticut uniform Crime Reporting statistics places Waterford as one of the busier
police departments in New London County. While activity remains high, the Waterford Police
Department has the highest crime solve rate in eastern Connecticut for the latest reporting
period at 72.69% (NIBRS2024),
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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET
Personnel Cost 
92.06%
Services 
3.81% 
2025-2026 Request
Materials and Supplies 
4.09%
Equipment 
0.04%
100.00%
4,09% Materials 
0,04% Equipment
3.81% Services
92.06%
Personnel
Costs

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET
Personnel Cost 
91.72% 
2026-2027 Request
Services 
3.97%
Materials and Supplies 
4.21%
Equipment 
0.10%
100.00%
4.21% Materials
3.97% Services 
are parva 
0.10% Equipment
91.72%
Personnel
Cost

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
51000 Series Breakdown
Administration 
8.36%
Clerical/Technical 
4.24%
Custodial 
0.84%
Patrol 
60.28%
Marine Patrol 
0.42%
Investigative Services 
8.56%
CSO Program 
1.79%
Overtime 
2.26%
Replacement OT 
4.29%
Training 
1.78%
FICA 
7.18%
100.00%
1.79% CSO 
1.78% Training
4.24% Clerical
8.36% 
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0.84% Custodial
4.29% ROT 
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Administration 
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2.26% Overtime 
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7.18% FICA
60.28% Patrol
0.42% Marine Patrol

ANNUAL BUDGET
|, |DESCRIPTION
_|DEPIAGENCY:
JADMINISTRATION
sLERICALTECHNIGAL
646,417
289,099
64,708
27,429
667,208
116,034
ADVERTISING
160,075
6,
_ [POSTAGE
PROFESSIONAL FEES
TRAINING 8 EDUC.
~ 
[UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
TELEPHONE
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2,000'
86,958)
BISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
_| BO OF FIN
RECOMM.
MONO NZS
47,557
276,070
330,390)
7,084,684] 
7,216,097
-100.00% |

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
BREAKDOWN 10129-51000 SERIES ~ SALARIES
10129-61110
10129-51210
10129-51220
10129-51420
10129-61421
10129-51430
10129-51435
10129-51810
10129-51820
10129-51830
10129-51920
ADMINISTRATIVE
CLERICAL/TECHNICAI.
CUSTODIAL
PATROL
MARINE PATROL
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
CSo's
OVERTIME
REPLACEMENT OVERTIME
TRAINING = SALARIES
F.I.C.A,
BREAKDOWN 10129-52000 SERIES - SERVICES
10129-52010
10129-52020
10129-52030
10129-52040
10129-52050
10129-52060
10129-62080
10129-52300
10129-52305
10129-62370
10129-52520
ADVERTISING
POSTAGE
PROFESSIONAL FEES
SERVICE CONTRACTS & REPAIRS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES
PRINTING
TELEPHONE
TRAINING & EDUCATION
OSHA COMPLIANCE
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL
BREAKDOWN 10129-53000 - MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
10129-53010
10129-53020
10129-53070
10129-53090
10129-53100
10129-53180
10129-53210
10129-53220
10129-53260
OFFICE SUPPLIES
OTHER SUPPLIES
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS
GASOLINE
TIRES
POLICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT
MARINE PATROL
ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM
BREAKDOWN 10129-64000 ~ EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE
10129-54020
EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE
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13,19
13,19
13,19
13,20
13,24
13,20,23
13,22
13,23,24
14,25
14,26
14,27
14
14
14
14, 
28
14, 29
15
15, 30
15, 31
15, 32
15
16
16
16
16,33
16
17
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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
51000 SERIES ~ SALARIES 
A detailed breakdown is attached
10129-51110 
ADMINISTRATION 
$561,071
CHIEF OF POLICE
LIEUTENANT
LIBUTENANT
LIEUTENANT
Expended 
FY25 $532,595 
FY24 $497,183 
FY23 $564,211 
FY22 $532,495 
FY21 $481,981
10129-51210 
CLERICAL/TECHNICAL 
$284,578
OFFICE COORDINATOR
SECRETARY III - Investigative Services
DATA TECHNICIAN - Records
ACCTS, REC/SECRETARY - Records
DATA TECHNICIAN - Records
Expended 
FY25 $283,106 
FY24 $265,019 
=FY23 $249,536 
=F Y22 $237,394 
FY21 $310,999
10129-51220 
CUSTODIAN 
$56,374
Expended 
FY25 $51,954 
FY24 $48,482 
FY23 $45,833 
FY22 $36,838 
FY21 $17,559
10129-51420 
PATROL 
$4,047,308
This line item consists of regular force wages subject to contractual increases to include most contractual benefits
and requirements of State and Federal Law.
Expended FY25 $3,665,389 
FY24 $3,393,088 
FY23 $3,332,029 FY22 $3,255,806 
KY21 $3,284,650
10129-51424 
MARINE PATROL 
$28,387
This line item consists of wages from April through October in partnership with Bast Lyme Police and USCG
Sector Long Island Sound operations, See Page 21,
Expended 
FY25 $24,530 
FY24 $22,939 
FY23 $27,391 
FY22 $17,754 
FY21 $23,519
10129-51430 
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 
$574,772
This line item consists of three Detectives, one assigned Investigator and one assigned Detective Sergeant,
Expended FY25 $531,883 
= FY24 $510,450 
=F Y23 $503,035 
FY22 $456,319 
RY21 $478,474
10129-51435 
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS 
$119,865
We are authorized seventeen Community Service Officers who work on a part-time basis, They are stationed al the
front window 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be available to the public and are the first point of contact for a
citizen seeking assistance, The CSO is responsible for booking prisoners, conducting fingerprinting services to the
public, providing security to the building and performing miscellaneous tasks for officers, See Page 22
Expended 
FY25 $126,795 
= FY24 $125,450 
FY23 $115,538 
FY22 $118,808 
FY21 $112,913
10129-51810 
OVERTIME 
$151,680
This line item is designed lo cover costs associated with extended hours of duty, special investigations, community
events, C9 responsibities, holiday patrols and other efforts. A detailed breakdown sheet has been provided, It is
important to note that clerical overtime is also contained within this line item, See Page 23 and 24,
Expended 
FY25 $148,748 
= FY24 $154,948 
FY23 $144,732 
F'Y22 $163,944 
FY21 $128,640

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
$1000 SERIES (continued)
10129-51820 
REPLACEMENT OVERTIME 
$287,924
This line covers the cost to fill vacancies in patrol due to early-ins, holdovers, vacation days, holidays, personal time use, sick
time, injuries, FMLA leave, military leave, funeral days and openings due to vacancies and new officers away at the police
academy. This funding allows open shifts to be staffed when vacanices are created, See Page 25
Expended FY25 $531,662 
FY 24 $563,764 
WY23 $423,028 
FY22 $352,540 
= FY21 $422,264
10129-51830 
TRAINING ~ SALARIES 
$119,901
Training salaries are strictly related to wages, which are paid at a time-and-a-half rate, when (raining is not available on an
officers’ regularly scheduled shift, Included are mandatory recertification trainings and other trainings that may be required in
the development of personnel relative to changing police (rends and assigninents, 
See Page 26,
Expended FY25 $121,042 
FY24 $70,274 
VY23 $97,627 
FY22 $74,854 
FY21 $76,507
10129-51920 
FALCA, 
$482,704
This tax is calculated at a vate of 7,65% for fiscal year 2027 as directed by the Board of Finance Guidelines, See Page 27,
Expended FY25 $444,966 
= FY24 $422,398 
FY23 $413,071 
FY22 $385,882 
FY21 $391,804
52000 SERIES ~ SERVICES
10129-52010 
ADVERTISING 
$300
This line item reflects Jegal notification requirements including local media ads and other special notices needed by the
department.
Rxpended FY25 $0 
FY24 $0 
FY23 $223 
FY22 $278 
FY21 $429
10129-52020 
POSTAGE 
$1,500
This line item covers postage fees for department related equipment that must be shipped to vendors for service, as well as
metered monthly postage.
Expended FY25 $955 
FY24 $1,179 
FY23 $1,406 
FY22 $775 
FY21 $994
10129-52030, 
PROFESSIONAL FEES 
$17,871
The Police Department is required to utilize outside professional services which may include, but are not be limited to,
psychologists, therapists, polygraph examiners, doctors, evaluators and consultants; all of whom perform tasks required by our’
agency (hiring process), This includes the mandated periodic drug screening ($147 each - 3 year cycle) and mental health
assesments ($200 each - 5 year cycle) for all officers as as result of the Bill on Police Accountability. Police physicals and
confidential counseling (contractual) is taken from this line item as well, K-9 kenneling, routine and emergency medical
expenses are also paid from this line item,
Expended PY25 $16,625 
FY24 $27,628 
PY23 $12,866 
FY22 $12,044 
FY21 $10,961
10129-52040 
SERVICE CONTRACTS AND REPAIRS 
$30,234
This line item covers service agreements for the department, such as cable tv, water coolers, copiers and wrecker services.
The line item also covers equipment not covered by contracts, See Page 28,
Expended FY25 $30,993 
VY24 $13,825 
FY23 $15,632 
FY22 $29,324 
FY21 $34,395
10129-52050 
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES 
$5,600
This line item covers professional association dues for members of the department in law enforcement-related
organizations - state, regional, and international, See Page 29,
Expended FY25 $1,948 
FY24 $1,739 
FY23 $1,319 
FY22 $1,460 
FY21 $865

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52000 SERIES (continued)
10129-52060 
PRINTING 
$800
This line item covers specialized engraving, pamphlets and forms that cannot be produced by the town printer,
Expended FY25 $654 
FY24 $758 
FY23 $569 
FY22 $125 
FY24 $1,052
10129-52080 
TELEPHONE 
$42,612
This allocation is based on a twenty-four-month average. See Page 30
Expended FY25 $41,420 
FY24 $33,809 
FY23 $34,885 
FY22 $31,385 
FY21 $30,320
10129-52300 
TRAINING & EDUCATION 
$85,500
This line item represents our in-service obligations as determined by the department, contractual requirements and State
mandates, The Bill on Police Accountability has increased the amount of mandatory trainings, The basic requirements are
attached (o this budget report as a resource document. See Page 31
Expended FY25 $58,215 
FY24 $59,280 
FY23 $76,045 
FY22 $76,880 
FY21 $75,199
10129-52305 
OSHA COMPLIANCE 
$2,000
This line item represents expenses relevant to OSHA mandated training and/or purchases of protective equipment for the
officers, This includes, but is not limited to, HAZMAT, blood borne pathogen protective equipment and the burning of
narcotics ordered by the courts, and drugs turned into the department for disposal during the year. This line item also includes
high visibility vests, hearing protection, Tyvek Suits and fire extinguisher maintenance in the building,
Expended FY25 $3,498 
FY24 $2,252 
FY23 $1,683 
FY22 $5,182, 
FY21 $4,981
10129-52370 
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 
: 
$85,958
Uniform allowance is a contractual item, which represents an annual fee of $1,500 per officer. In addition, this line item
covers uniforms for the custodian, part time Community Service Officers and POST-C required uniforms and equipment for
new hires, in addition to replacement uniforms for those damaged in the line of duty. See Page 32
Expended FY25 $90,168 
FY24 $98,403 
FY23 $78,825 
FY22 $80,526 
FY21 $80,499
10129-52520 
LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL 
$17,908
The fee to be a member in the organization is $17,908. Eighteen police departments in the eastern portion of the state support
the Law Enforcement Council of Eastern Connecticut. The 1.£.C, provides base line testing for new officers, promotional
testing for our agency, recruitment, tri-annual base line training for POST-C requirements, equipment, assistance with special
event operations and cross-town cooperation. They began hosting a regional police academy in 2023, to which we participate
in.
Expended FY25 $17,045 
FY24 $16,711 
FY23 $13,926 
FY22 $13,520 
FY21 $13,520

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53000 SERIES — MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
10129-53010 
OFFICE SUPPLIES 
$1,000
Supplies include, but are not limited to, printer cartridges and other items which have to be purchased because they are police-
related and are not used by other departments; |.e,, labels and paper publications needed for informational purposes.
Expended FY25 $763 
FY24 $945 
FY23 $954 
FY22 $823 
FY21 $834
10129-53020 
OTHER SUPPLIES 
$7,000
This figure directly relates to the purchase of janitorial supplies for our building and necessary consumables; i.e., toilet paper,
hand towels, soap, frozen dinners for prisoners, batteries, light bulbs and other mise, items for a 24/7/365 building.
Expended FY25 $6,771 
FY24 $6,990 
FY23 $6,322 
FY22 $7,042 
WY21 $6,916
10129-53070 
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS 
$21,000
This line item relates to the cost of repairs to our vehicles that are not covered by warranty,
Expended FY25 $21,958 
FY24 $21,049 
FY23 $40,238 
FY22 $31,939 
FY21 $32,385
10129-53080 
AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE 
$19,000
This line item relates to the cost of regular maintenance to our vehicles that are not covered by warranty,
Expended FY25 $17,270 
FY24 $20,049
10129-53090 
GASOLINE 
$102,360
This year's allocation is based on the history of use as well as (he Finance Director's guideline of $2,1918 per gallon, Marine
gasoline is al a rate of $4.82 a gallon, See Page 33
Expended FY25 $114,942 
FY24 $122,935 
FY23 $125,859 
FY22 $65,813 
PY21 $69,125
10129-53100 
TIRES 
$14,896
This request is for the purchase of approximately 98 tires, Purchase and replacement of each tire consists of the install,
balancing, replacement of stems and labor, totaling approximately $152 per tire,
Expended FY25 $9,102 
FY24 $15,213 
FY23 $12,550 
BY22 $12,518 
FY21 $12,460
10129-53180 
POLICE LQOUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 
$37,690
There are five sections to this line item, The amount requested reflects current prices of consumables such as batteries,
ammunition and the purchase or replacement of necessary equipment as required by procedure. The breakdown is as follows:
$19,250 
Ammunition for Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Electronic Control Device (ECD) cartridges, less lethal impact munitions
(Combined Tactical Systems).
$1,940 
= 2.x Electronic Control device (ECD) replacements @ $970.00 each, which are less lethal delivery systems,
$6,000 
— Naloxone, Patrol Gloves, Spit Shields, ‘Tyvek Booties, Flares, Crime Scene Tape, Hazmat Tape, Uniform Patches,
Badges, Lock-Out supplies, Pepper Spray, Keys, Asps, Finger Print Ink, Batteries, First Aid Supplies, bicycle
supplies, also includes IC9 Supplies, 9 Food and Equipment (Harnesses, Leads, Muzzles, ‘Tracking, Training,
Cleaning Supplies), Digital recording and storage equipment, memory cards, USB devices and replacement body
cameras as needed,
$8,500 
— Ten (10) Ballistic Vest Replacements @ $850.00 each,
$2,000 
Evidence Collection kits, Urine Collection Containers and Kits, Blood Collection Containers and Kits, Evidence
Bags, DNA Collection Kits, Finger Print Powder, Finger Print Lift Kits, Evidence Storage Boxes, Brushes,
Adhesive Measurement Tape, Nine Types of Narcotic ‘Test its, GSR Collection Kit. Filters for fumer and hood.
Expended FY25 $56,015 
FY24 $43,029 
FY23 $34,654 
RY22 $35,023 
FY21 $38,964

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53000 SERIES (continued)
10129-53210 
SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT. 
$250
This money is used for the controlled purchase of illicit substancess, to pay informants, administer polygraph tests to suspects
and pay for undercover work expenses,
Expended FY25 $0 
FY24 $500 
FY23 $1,000 
FY22 $1,500 
FY21 $2,000
10129-53220 
MARINE PATROL, 
$5,500
This year's request is significantly reduced due to our Capital Improvement Project request, however the line historically
covers equipment maintenance and replacement from May through October, Included in the line item is marine-related safety
equipment such as inclement weather geat, fire extinguisher maintenance, life raft re-pack and flares, Marine maintenance
represents two (2) scheduled haul-outs and oil changes, sanding and painting of the hull of the vessel, zinc replacement and
miscellaneous maintenance costs.
Expended FY25 $3,569 
FY24 $4,599 
FY23 $5,944 
FY22 $2,228 
PY21 $12,239
10129-53260 
ANIMAL CONTROL SUPPLY 
$100,000
The $100,000 amount is established at the direction of the Finance Director for the maintenance and operation of the
Waterford/East Lyme Animal Control Officer program which is shared with the Town of East Lyme, The Waterford Police
Department is responsible for including this amount in our budget requests, but the funding is simply transferred to the Town
of East Lyme,
Expended FY25 $100,000 
= FY24 $100,000 = FY23 $60,000 
FY22 $60,000 
FY21 $60,000
54000 Series - Equipment
10129-54020 
EQUIPMENT 
$7,000
This line item is used for the purchase of specialized equipment, furniture and small office equipment. See Page 34,
Expended FY25 $0 
FY24 $7,011 
FY23 $4,203 
FY22 $10,162 
FY21 $5,395

PAY RATES
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
LIEUTENANT -- STEP 4
LIEUTENANT -- STEP 2
LIEUTENANT -- STEP 3
SERGEANT -- STEP 1
SERGEANT -- STEP 2
SERGEANT -- STEP 3
DETECTIVE -- STEP 1
DETECTIVE -- STEP 2
DETECTIVE -- STEP 3
OFFICER -- STEP 1
OFFICER -- STEP 2
OFFICER -- STEP 3
OFFICER -- STEP 4
OFFICER -- STEP 5
OFFICER -- STEP 6
OFFICER - FIRST CLASS
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS.
WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
CONTRACTUAL PAY RATES
HOURLY OVERTIME
RATE
52.69
65.33
68.09
47,79
50.18
62.69
43,35
45.52
47.79
34,09
35,99
37.64
39,52
41,34
43.35
45.54
18.42 Avg
RATE
79,04
83.00
87.14
71,69
75.27
79,04
65.03
68,28
71.69
51.14
§3,99
56.46
59,28
62.01
65,03
68.31
DAILY
RATE
421,52
442.64
464,72
382,32
401,44
421,52
346,80
364,16
382.32
272.72
287,92
301,12
316.16
330,72
346,80
364,32
WEEKLY
RATE
2,107.60
2,213.20
2,323.60
1,911,60
2,007.20
2,107.60
1,734.00
1,820.80
1,911.60
1,363.60
1,439.60
1,505.60
1,580.80
1,653.60
1,734.00
1,821.60
ANNUAL
RATE
109,595.20
115,086.40
120,827.20
99,403.20
104,374.40
109,595.20
90,168.00
94,681.60
99,403,20
70,907.20
74,859.20
78,291.20
82,201.60
85,987.20
90,168,00
94,723.20
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JADMINISTRATION 
__LINE ITEM 10129 61110 - BASIC SALARIES 
‘|
DATE HIRE POSITION 
Dit 
PRESENT 
HOURLY 
ANNUAL 
ON CALL HOLIDAYS DUE DAY SICK TIME LONGEVITY COLLEGE 
TOTAL 
FICA
STEP 
RATE 
RATE 
ST/TIME 
PAYOUT PAYOUT 
CREDITS
03/01 Chief 
of Police 
C1 
161,840 
0 
0 
0 
600 
1,200 
153,640 
~—14,753
07/13 
Lieutenant 
11 
2 
65,3900 115,529 
6,713 
3,098 
6,197 
1,200 
192,738 
10,154
11/02 
Lieutenant 
12 
3 
68,0900 121,292 
7,048 
3,253 
6,606 
1,200 
139,299 
10,656
05/09 Lieutenant 
LS 
2 
55,9300 115,529 
6,713 
3,098 
6,197 
2655.8 
1,200 
135,394 
10,368
SUB-TOTAL 
504,190 20,475 
9,450 
18,900 
2,656 
600 
4,800 
561,071 
42,922
|CLERICAL/TECHNICAL. LINE ITEM 10129 51210 -- BASIC SALARIES
DATE HIRE POSITION 
lO# 
PRESENT 
HOURLY 
ANNUAL 
SHIFT 
HOLIDAYS DUE DAY SICK TIME LONGEVITY 
TOTAL 
FICA
STEP 
RATE 
RATE 
DIFF 
PAYOUT PAYOUT
03/22, 
Off Coord 
4 
32,7919 
69,681 
250 
69,931 
4,685
04/99 Secretary III 
7 
36,1530 
65,798 
600 
66,398 
5,079
02/16 Accts Rec/Sec 
7 
32,7919 
59,681 
250 
69,934 
4,585
01/22 
Data Tech 
4 
28,3269 
51,555 
51,565 
3,944
09/25 Data Tech 
2 
25,6933 
46,762 
46,762 
3,677
SUB-TOTAL 
283,478 
0 
1,100 
284,578 
21,770
Icustopiat. 
LINE ITEM 10129 51220 - BASIC SALARY 
|
DATE HIRE 
POSITION 
(D# 
PRESENT 
HOURLY 
ANNUAL 
ON CALL HOLIDAYS DUE DAY SICK TIME LONGEVITY COLLEGE 
TOTAL 
FICA
STEP 
RATE 
RATE 
ST/TIME 
PAYOUT PAYOUT 
CREDITS
09/21 CUSTODIAN 
4 
26,9989 
56,374 
56,374 
4,313
SUB-TOTAL 
56,374 
56,374 
4,313
[TOTAL THIS PAGE 
844,041 20,475 
9,450 
18,900 
2,656 
1,700 
4,800 
902,022 
69,005]

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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PATROL DIVISION 
LINE ITEM 10129-51420 - BASIC SALARIES.
DATE HIRE ID 
Rank 
PRESENT 
HOURLY 
ANNUAL 
ON-CALL 
HOLIDAYS 
DUEDAY 
SICK TIME 
GOLLEGE 
TOTAL Annual 
FICA
STEP 
RATE 
RATE 
ST/IME 
PAYOUT 
PAYOUT 
CREDITS 
Payro}l Cast
10/03 
«12 
SGT 
3 
52.6900 
140,017 
2,051 
5,904 
2,629 
1,200 
122,598 
9,379
1243 
16 
SGT 
2 
50.1800 
104,776 
2,810 
4,014 
1,606 
1,200 
114,406 
8,752
08/05 
8917 
~SGT 
3 
52,6900 
110,017 
2,951 
4215 
2,629 
1,200 
120,912 
9,260
08/05 
18 
SGT 
3 
52.6900 
110,017 
2,951 
0 
2,529 
1,200 
116,696 
8,927
06/15 
10 
SGT 
2 
60.1800 
104,776 
2,810 
5,620 
1,200 
114,406 
8,752
0713 
«14s 
SGT 
2 
60.1800 
104,776 
2,810 
5,620 
1,200 
114,406 
8,752
07/18 
«15 
SGT 
2 
47.7900 
99,786 
2,676 
5,352 
900 
108,714 
8,317
07/99 
«41 
PFC 
7 
45,5400 
96,088 
2,550 
5,100 
1,200 
103,938 
7,951
03/00 
42 
PFC 
7 
45,5400 
95,088 
2,560 
5,100 
2,186 
600 
105,524 
8,073
05/00 
«44 
PFC 
7 
45.5400 
95,088 
2,650 
5,100 
1,603 
1,200 
105,544 
8,074
01/06 
54 
PFC 
7 
45,5400 
95,088 
2,560 
4,372 
150 
102,160 
7,815
02109 
=60 
~OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,865 
2,081 
1,200 
101,078 
7,732
08/11 
64 
OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,855 
1,526 
1,200 
100,624 
7,690
1219 
70 
OFC 
6 
43,3600 
90,515 
2,428 
4,856 
1,200 
98,998 
7,673
09/15 
74 
OFC 
6 
43.3500 
90,515 
2,428 
0 
690 
93,632 
7,163
09/16 
75 
OFC 
6 
43.3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,855 
4,200 
98,998 
7,673
0718 
79 
OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,855 
1,200 
98,998 
7,673
04/19 
82 
OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,855 
1,170 
98,968 
7,574
W419 
83 
OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
4,855 
1,200 
98,998 
7,573
06/20 
84 
OFC 
6 
41,3400 
86,318 
2,316 
4,630 
1,200 
94,463 
7,226
08/20 
«87 
OFC 
5 
44,3400 
86,318 
2,316 
4,630 
160 
93,423 
7147
08/20 
«88 
«=OFC 
6 
43,3500 
90,515 
2,428 
1,387 
1,200 
95,530 
7,308
08/20 
«89 
OFC 
§ 
41.3400 
86,318 
2,315 
827 
610 
90,070 
6,890
12/20 
91 
OFC 
5 
41.3400 
86,318 
2,316 
0 
1,200 
89,833 
6,872
12/21 
92 
OFC 
4 
39.5200 
82,518 
2,213 
3,794 
1,200 
89,725 
6,864
12122, 
93 
OFC 
3 
37.6400 
78,592 
2,108 
4,216 
600 
85,516 
6,642
11/22 
94 
OFC 
6 
41.3400 
86,318 
2,318 
0 
1,200 
89,833 
6,872
11/23, 
96 
OFC 
2 
35.9900 
75,147 
2,015 
4,034 
600 
81,793 
6,257
11/23 
«97 
=~ OFC 
4 
39.5200 
62,518 
2,213 
0 
600 
85,331 
6,528
11723, 
98 
OFC 
2 
35.9900 
75,147 
2,015 
4,031 
600 
81,793 
6,257
2l24 
99 
OFC 
4 
39,5200 
82,518 
2,213 
0 
1,200 
85,931 
6,574
4l24 
101 
OFC 
4 
39,5200 
82,518 
2,213 
790 
1,200 
86,721 
6,634
2/24 
= 102 
OFC 
3 
37.6400 
78,692 
2,108 
0 
1,200 
81,900 
6,265
7/24 
«103 
OFC 
3 
37.6400 
78,592 
2,108 
0 
1,200 
81,900 
6,265
724 
104 
OFC 
2 
35,9900 
75,147 
2,015 
1,440 
1,200 
79,802 
6,105
7/24 
105 
OFC 
2 
36,9900 
75,147 
2,015 
1,440 
1,200 
79,802 
6,105
3/24 
106 
OFC 
2 
35.9900 
76,147 
2,015 
0 
1,200 
78,363 
6,995
125 
«107 
OFC 
2 
35.9900 
75,147 
2,016 
0 
500 
77,663 
5,941
9125 
108 
OFC 
1 
34.0900 
74,180 
1,909 
0 
820 
73,909 
5,654
9/25 
109 
OFC 
4 
39.5200 
82,518 
2,213 
0 
1,200 
85,931 
6,574
40125 
9110 
OFC 
2 
35,9900 
75,147 
2,016 
0 
1,200 
78,363 
§,995
10125 
141 
OFC 
4 
39,5200 
82,618 
2,213 
0 
1,200 
85,931 
6,574
TBD 
112 
OFC 
1 
34.0900 
71,180 
1,909 
0 
1,200 
74,289 
5,683
SUB-TOTAL 
3,770,009 
0 
101,111 
115,598 
= 16,589 = 44,000 
4,047,308 
309,619
[INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 
LINE ITEM 10129-51430 - BASIC SALARIES
DATE HIRE ID# 
PRESENT 
HOURLY 
ANNUAL 
ON-CALL 
HOLIDAYS 
DUEDAY 
SICK TIME 
COLLEGE 
TOTAL Annual 
FICA
STEP 
RATE 
RATE 
ST/TIME 
PAYOUT 
PAYOUT 
CREDITS 
Payroll Cost
08/1 = 11. 
SGT 
3 
62,6900 
110,017 
4,796 
2,981 
5,901 
2,529 
1,200 
127,393 
9,746
06/06 
21 
DET 
3 
47.7900 
99,786 
4,349 
2,676 
6,352 
2,294 
1,200 
116,657 
8,848
07/13, 
22) 
«DET 
3 
47.7900 
99,786 
4,349 
2,676 
5,352 
2,294 
1,200 
116,657 
8,848
12/08 
«823 
DET 
3 
47.7900 
99,786 
4,349 
2,676 
5,352 
960 
113,123 
8,654
128 
80 
INV 
4 
43,3500 
90,515 
3,945 
2,428 
4,855 
1,200 
102,942 
7,875
SUB-TOTAL. 
499,888 
21,786 
13,407 
26,814 
7AI7 
6,760 
574,772 
43,970
TOTAL 
4,269,897 
21,786 
114,518 
142,412 
23,706 
49,760 
4,622,080 
353,589

LINE ITEM 10129-51421 - MARINE PATROL
Two Officers from April 1 through October 34
WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrols; (70) Shifts totaling 372 hours
46- (6) Six hour shifts (1 Mate/1 Captain)
24- (4) Four hour shifts (1 Mate/1 Captain)
(6) Hour Shifts:
FY 2026-2027
BUDGET REQUEST
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Position 
Average Salary Per 
Hours Worked 
Shift Total 
Season Total
Hour
Mate 
$67.24 
6 
$403.44 
$9,279.12
Captain 
$76.13 
6 
$456.78 
$10,505.94
(4) Hour Shifts:
Position 
Average Salary Per 
Hours Worked 
Shift Total 
Season Total
Hout
Mate 
$67.24 
4 
$268.96 
$4,034.40
Captain 
$76.13 
4 
$304.52 
$4,567.80
Special Events:
New London Fireworks (1 Mate/1 Captain for 6 Hour shift)
East Lyme Day/Fireworks (1 Mate for 6 Hour shift)
Niantic Bay Triathalon (1 Mate for 4 Hour shift)
Coast Guard Academy Graduation (1 Mate/1 Captain for 6 hour shift)
Average of Three (3) After-hours Call-out
$28,387
Marine Patrol Total:
Shift rates were calculated on a wage based average of the following:
Mate hours averaged at $67.24 Captains hours averaged at $76.13,
This shows an increase of $958 from FY26 due to increased averages resulting
from CBA increases approved by the RTM.

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LINE ITEM 10129-51435 - Community Service Officer Program
Average CSO Pay
$18.42
Community Service Officers
Hours Worked Per Week 
Average Hourly Salary 
Annual Salary
CSO Shift Coverage 
120 
$18.42 
$114,941
Training Hours Per CSO 
Average Hourly Salary 
Training Salary
Semi-annual Training 
4 
$18.42 
$1,253
Training Hours Per New Hire} 
CSO Trainee Salary 
Training Salary
New CSO Training 
72 
$17.00 
$3,672
(3 New Hires)
TOTAL. 
$119,865
The Waterford Police Department employs (17) seventeen Community Service Officers (CSOs) in a part-time capacity,
CSOs monitor the police building, are the first point of contact for citizens in the lobby and process and watch prisoners
brought to the department by police officers, CSOs are scheduled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The
CSO prograrn has been in place since the 1990s, serving as a low-cost on-the-job training for potential law enforcement
officers, allowing higher paid, sworh officers, to remain on patrol. Several CSOs have been hired after performing well in the
part-time role.
The average pay per CSO is currently $18.42 per hour, with new hires starting at $17,00 per hour. When a new CSO is
hired, they require approximately (9) nine training shifts as well as mandated training such as COLLECT, CPR and Naloxone
deployment, These additional shifts equal (72) seventy-two hours per CSO. In addition, semi-annual training for (4) four
hours per CSO is held for updates in policy, law and defensive tactic training.
It should be noted that CSOs are now eligible for State Sick Time use of up to five days. This use of sick time allows for the
CSO to be out of work, paid, while we attempt to fill the shift with another CSO, This will have an impact on this line item
moving forward,

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FY 2026-2027
BUDGET REQUEST
LINE ITEM 10129 51810 OVERTIME
PROJECTED 
PAY RATE 
TOTAL
HOURS 
TIME & 1/2
PROJECTED - F.Y, 2026
EXIGENT DUTY (case work, court, storms, SRT, etc.) 
800 
62.01 
49,608
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM (AIT) 
50 
68.28 
3,414
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 
284 
71.69 
20,360
K9 UNIT 
100 
65.03 
6,503
K9 MAINTENANCE 
234 
65.03 
15,217
BOE Outside Details (Minus $12,000 of the $12,500 stipend) 
260 
68.28 
§,753
COMMUNITY EVENTS 
§25 
56.46 
29,642
BUSINESS DISTRICT HOLIDAY PATROL 
270 
62.01 
16,743
OFFICE PERSONNEL OVERTIME 
48 
46,85 
2,249
POLICE COMMISSION SECRETARY 
48 
46,85 
2,192
[TOTAL 
2,619 
751,680 
|
The Board of Education stipend for police coverage at school events will be $12,500 this year.
School Resource Officers - Annual Stipend History
FY 20 $40,000 SRO's $7,000 Police Services
FY 21 
$45,000 SRO's $8,000 Police Services
FY 22 $60,000 SRO's $10,000 Police Services
FY 23 $52,500 SRO's $10,500 Police Services
FY 24 $55,000 SRO's $11,000 Police Services
FY 25 $57,500 SRO's $11,500 Police Services
FY 26 $90,000 SRO's $12,000 Police Services (Increased SRO coverage from 2 to 3 Officers)
FY 27 $93,750 SRO's $12,500 Police Services

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2026-2027
BUDGET REQUEST
Line Item 10129-51810 - OVERTIME BREAKDOWN
Exigent Duty (case work, court, storms, Etc)
Frequently we may require an Officer to holdover for an assignment on an accident
investigation or other case where additional staffing is required. This may mean
calling in early or holding over an Officer.
Accident Investigation Team (AIT)
This team is activated for fatal or near-fatal motor vehicle accidents crashes.
Investigative Services
Includes call ins for violent crimes related to robbery, burglary, sexual assaults, high value
larcenies and other crimes, This is also used for joint operations involving incidents that
cross jurisdictional lines, such as trafficking, fentanyl related narcotic sales that lead to OD
deaths, identifying suspects and assisting FBI, DEA and State task forces,
K-9 Unit
K-9 Call outs, community events, mutual aid,
K-9 Maintenance
For contractually scheduled maintenance of the K-9 on days off,
Board of Education Outside Details (Minus $12,500 stipend)
Basketball and football games, dances, back to school night, graduation events and field trips.
Community Events
Road races, bicycle rodeo, sailfest traffic, harvest fest, safety fairs (Wal-Mart, Target
Lowe's), Color Guard requests, motorcycle runs, open house, beach patrols,
tours of the Police Department, town parade, Summer Music concerts at the Town Beach.
Business District Holiday Patrol
High visibility patrols, business checks, plain clothes details,
increased foot patrols of local businesses and banks during holiday season,
Office Personnel Overtime
Records destruction, training, new hires,
Police Commission Secretary
All regularly scheduled and special Board of Police Commissioners Meetings
for the fiscal year.
TOTAL REQUEST
$49,608
$3,414
$20,360
$6,503
$15,217
$5,753
$29,642
$16,743
$2,249
$2,192
$151,680
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Budget Year 2013-2014
Budget Year 2014-2045
Budget Year 2015-2016
Budget Year 2016-2017
Budget Year 2017-2018
Budget Year 2018-2019
Budget Year 2019-2020
Budget Year 2020-2021
Budget Year 2021-2022
Budget Year 2022-2023
Budget Year 2023-2024
Budget Year 2025-2026
Budget Year 2026-2027
ROT Requested
WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2025-2026 BUDGET REQUEST
Line Item 10129-51820
Amount
Requested
$260,000
$256,250
$292,115
$343,137
$351,715
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$377,924
$377,924
Amount
Appropriated
$150,000
$196,250
$292,115
$343,137
$351,715
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$377,924
Town
Funded
$159,237
$236,739
$292,115
$343,137
$361,715
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$360,508
$377,924
Grant
Funded
$60,679
$20,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Actually
Expended
$219,016
$256,739
$312,192
$342,629
$354,716
$354,570
$330,723
$422,264
$352,540
$423,028
$563,764
$531,662
$377,924 (Minus $90,000 of the $93,750 BOE stipend)
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Contractual
Increase
2.25
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.25
2,26
2.25
2.25
2.75
2.75
$287,924
The replacement overtime request has been held artifically flat for years in an attempt to present a reasonable
budget for the town. However, the cost to replace an officer who is out of work, or for vacancies within the
agency, continues to increase, As stated in the 2000 Long Range Financial Management Plan, our full
complement {s 5 officers and a supervisor per shift, yet we routinely operate below that level to stay within the
budget. This reduced staffing does have an impact on the services we provide as well as the safety of the
officers working,

WATERFORD
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Line Item 10129-61830 TRAINING WAGES 
FY 2026-2027
BUDGET REQUEST
The Waterford Police Department strives lo provide valuable and effective training opportunities to all officers.
Especially with today's policing climate, we find adequate training a high priority to ensure that our officers are prepared
and our community receives the highest quality of professional service they deserve,
Hours Officers Per Hour Supervisors 
Per Hour
LEC Mandated Recertification Requirements (POSTC) 
12 
10 
$56.46 
2 
$67.94
In-House Mandated Training Requirements 
15 
28 
$56.46 
1 
$67.91
Firearms Training and Use of Force Training 
6 
20 
$56.46 
3 
$67.91
Rifle Training 
4 
16 
$56.46 
3 
$67.91
Specialty Teams (AIT, SERT, K-9, Marine Patrol) 
80 
13 
$56.46 
1 
$67.91
TOTAL
This line item covers the mandatory Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training requirements, The POST
mandated core curriculum training requires a minimum of 60 hours of training per officer during a three-year cycle. The
Bill on Police Accountability outlined additional mandatory trainings for sworn officers, some which must be conducted
annually. The Law Enforcement Council provides 40 of the required GO hours, leaving the department to train an
additional 20 hours per officer, This requirement also applies to the supervisors and in-part, the administrative staff.
POST has limited training opportunities and as a result, efforts to obtain the required training is being hosted at the
department of sought throughout the state and northeast.
This line Item Includes the mandatory trainings; COLLECT/NCIC training and certification, OSHA mandates, CPR
training, Crisis Intervention, Advanced DUI, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Human Trafficking,
Use of Force, Sexual Assault, Juvenile Crimes, Bigotry/Bias, Implicit Bias, Fair & Impartial Policing, Domestic Violence,
Cultural Awareness, Citizen's with Special Needs, Procedural Justice training and others. Also included is firearms
training with pistols and patrol rifles, as well as specialized trainings for assigned and promoted officers.
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Totals
$8,405
$34,918
$7,998
$4,428
$64,154
$119,904

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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
LINE ITEM 10129-51920 FICA
Line Item Amount 
FICA Amount
Administration 
$561,071 
$42,922
Clerical/Technical 
$284,578 
$21,770
Custodian 
$56,374 
$4,313
Patrol 
$4,047,308 
$309,619
Marine Patrol 
$28,387 
$2,172
Detective Division 
$574,772 
$43,970
CSO's 
$119,865 
$9,170
Overtime 
$151,680 
$11,604
Replacement Overtime 
$287,924 
$22,026
Training Wages 
$119,904 
$9,172
Uniform Allowance 
$78,000 
$5,967
TOTAL 
$6,309,859
FICA RATE 
0.0765
AMOUNT NEEDED 
$482,704

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2025-2026
BUDGET REQUEST
LINE ITEM 10129-52040 SERVICE CONTRACTS & REPAIRS BREAKDOWN
VENDOR 
ITEM 
MONTHLY #of Payments 
= TOTAL
cost
Transunion 
Background Search Utility 
$1,935
Ricoh 
Copy Machine (3) $88.325 ea 
328 
12 
$3,936
Ricoh 
Extra Coples 
110 
12 
$1,320
Quench Water 
Cooler Rental (2) 
89 
12 
$1,068
Gym Equipment 
Repairs/Maintenance 
$500
TMDE Calibration Labs 
Speed Enforcement Certification 
$1,195
Breezeline 
Cable TV 
179 
42 
$2,148
Watchguard 
General Repairs 
$1,200
Flock 
Camera Service Fees 
$12,000
4033 Program 
Military Surplus Access Fee 
$300
Crimedex 
Licensing and Support 
$632
LexisNexis 
Background Search Utility 
$900
Global Aerospace 
Drone Insurance 
$2,100
Wrecker Services (Case Invest.) 
$1,000
|ToTAL 
$30,234

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027
BUDGET REQUEST
LINE ITEM 10129-52050 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES
LA.C.P, (International Association Chiefs of Police) 
41,075
NEAcop (New England Associaton Chief of Police) 
100
CPCA (Connecticut Police Chiefs Association) 
4,325
NESPIN (New England State Police Information Network) 
150
NPWDA (National Police Working Dog Association) (2) 
100
FBI NA (FBI National Academy Members Association) 
150
SRT (Southestern CT Special Response Team Annual Allotment) 
2500
Waterford Rotary Club Membership 
200
TOTAL
$5,600

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2024-2025 BUDGET REQUEST
Breakdown of Expenditures for 24 Months
Line Item 10129-52080 Telephone
MONTH 
COST
Octoher-23 
2,709
November-23 
2,710
December-23 
2,672
January-24 
2,718
February-24 
2,620
March-24 
2,710
April-24 
2,987
May-24 
4,023
June-24 
2,576
July-24 
3,107
August-24 
2,968
September-24 
3,014
October-24 
6,451 
(")
November-24 
3,430
December-24 
3,137
January-25 
3,201
February-25 
3,243
March-25 
3,285
April-25 
3,326
May-25 
3,679
June-25 
3,580
July-25 
3,491
August-25 
3,532
September-25 
3,473
TOTAL 
$72,191
Monthly Charges include MDT's
(*) = Monthly charge was anomaly
Mean Average 
3,551 x12 months= 
$ 42,612
** Mean Average using last five months of billing only”
F.Y. 2026/27 
$ 42,612

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST
LINE ITEM 10129-62300 -- TUITION & EDUCATION
Professional Development & Education Tuition Related Materials
Professional Development Training
** Includes registration, travel and lodging fees and meal reimbursements
Training Conferences 
40,600
Police Academy Fees & Range Materials 
15,200
Investigative Services 
4,600
Publications 
1,700
K-9 Yearly Training 
400
Firing Range Trailer 
5,000
Professional Development Training 
23,000
To