Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Auditorium at Waterford Town Hall
5/11/2026 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank You letter from Groton Town and Stonington Police Departments
b. 
Letter from LT Farrior recognizing several officers for a job well done
Traffic Commission Review:
a. 
Discussion of Cross Road Presbyterian Church Traffic Sign Request
Chief's Report:
a. 
KQ Reports for April
b. Youth Report for April
c. 
Investigative Services Report for April
d. Training Report for April
e. Support Services Report for April
f. 
Patrol Report for April
g. Animal Control Report for April
h. Community Engagement Report for April

Old Business:
a. 
Police Commissioner Association information discussion
New Business:
a. 
Police Commission nominations for the term starting June 1, 2026

= \NOUSTRY >
MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
April 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 
Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner C. Brule, Commissioner J.
Dimmock, Commissioner T. Sheridan
ABSENT: 
Commissioner R. Gamble
DEPARTMENT: 
Chief D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, Traffic Officer M. Devine,
Training Officer M. Bellos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gelinas called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. A
Quorum was established.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
the March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
the April 8, 2026 Special Meeting minutes. Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.
a. Traffic Officer Devine presented the Traffic Impact & Safety Assessment Report for the
intersection of Daniels Avenue and Spithead Road. Discussion followed regarding
limited sight distance at the intersection, which restricts the ability to safely enter
Spithead Road from Daniels Avenue, as well as anticipated increases in traffic with the
opening of the Friendship School in Fall 2027.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
place stop signs on Spithead Road in both directions at the intersection of Daniels to create a
three-way stop, along with appropriate warning signage for the new stop signs. Motion passed
unanimously.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a.
h.
K9 Reports for March
March report was received.
Youth Reports for March
March report was received.
Investigative Services for March
March report was received.
Training Report for March
March report was received.
Support Services Report for March
March report was received.
Patrol Report for March
March report was received.
Animal Control Report for March
March report was received.
Community Engagement Report for March
March report was received.

OLD BUSINESS:
Police Commissioner Association - Commissioner Gelinas requested this item to stay on the
agenda for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
RTM Moderator Sue Driscoll explained that, pursuant to a state mandate under the Trust Act,
legislative bodies are required to report data regarding ICE access to individuals in police
custody. She requested that the Board of Police Commissioners provide a formal letter twice per
year to ensure compliance with this requirement. The Board agreed to include this item on the
agenda during the appropriate months and to provide the requested information to the RTM.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Onis & Spinal
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

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POLICE
March 31, 2026
Chief David Burton 
Chief David Ferland
Groton City Police Department 
Waterford Police Department
295 Meridian Street 
41 Avery Lane
Groton, CT 06340 
Waterford, CT 06385
Chief Kevin Glenn 
Chief Chris Ferace
East Lyme Police Department 
Putnam Police Department
277 West Main Street 
189 Church Street
Niantic, Connecticut 06357 
Putman, CT 06260
Dear Chiefs Burton, Glenn, Ferland, and Ferace:
On behalf of the Town of Stonington Police Department and the Town of Groton Police
Department, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your agency’s mutual aid
support during the Mystic Irish Day Parade.
We would like to specifically recognize the contributions of:
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Groton City Police Department — Officer Synquan Cooper
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East Lyme Police Department — Officer Losty
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Waterford Police Department — Officer Brandon Winakor
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Putnam Police Department — Officer Kyle Mahue
Your officers’ professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to public safety were instrumental
in the successful execution of this event. The willingness of your agency to assist reflects the
strength of our regional partnerships and shared mission.
Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
Respectfully,
Chief L. J. Fusaro 
Chief Jay DelGrosso :
Town of Groton Police Department 
Town of Stonington Police Department

From: Andrew Farrior <AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:31 PM
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Ce: Ian Donovan <idonovan@waterfordct.org>; Stephen Rogers <srogers@waterfordct.org>;
Michael Morgan <mmorgan@waterfordct.org>; Zachary Bushwack
<zbushwack@waterfordct.org>; Matthew Fedor <mafedor@waterfordct.org>
Subject: CFS 26 15273- Recognition
Chief,
On 04/15/26 Officers Rogers, Morgan, and Donovan responded to Wal-Mart for a larceny that
was reported by Loss Prevention. Officer Morgan had just started his second phase of training
and his FTO on that day was Officer Rogers. A female, who was accompanied by a male, was
reported to have concealed merchandise which she didn’t pay for. It was the usual scenario
where the suspect legitimately purchased a few items, but failed to pay for the items which were
concealed. It was determined that she had concealed approximately $205 worth of merchandise
and that her male companion wasn’t involved. She was escorted to the Loss Prevention Office
without incident and the officers began to conduct their investigation. The suspect didn’t have
an ID on her, however the officers were able to positively identify her with a license photo in
COLLECT and eventually obtained approval from the sergeant to release her on a summons. It
should be noted that the female was often difficult to deal with as she was experiencing a lot of
anxiety and at times seemed to be close to having a panic attack. The officers didn’t let the
suspect’s behavior influence their actions and they continued with a detailed investigation.
Through further conversation with the suspect it was determined that she arrived to the store with
a third subject whose whereabouts were unknown. Loss Prevention personnel were able to
determine that the male had also stolen merchandise through reviewing surveillance
footage. She identified the type of vehicle that he drove, and Officer Donovan was able to
locate the male suspect in the parking lot and detain him in handcuffs. The male was brought
back to the office where they continued their investigation. The male had a back pack, which
was taken from his possession as they spoke with Loss Prevention. It was determined that the
male had stolen a few watches, which he admitted to, and he was wearing on his arm. The
watches were subsequently recovered. Despite recovering the merchandise the officers
continued with their investigation and with proper cause searched the contents of the males back
pack. Upon conducting the search, Officer Rogers located a .22 caliber revolver, ammunition,
heroin, cocaine, and Xanax. The male was unlawfully in possession of the firearm as he didn’t
possess a pistol permit.
I believed this case is worthy of recognition for numerous reasons. The officers conducted a
thorough investigation and at no time did they cut any corners or skip any steps to expedite the
call for service or limit the amount of work they had to do. They could have simply issued the
female suspect a summons and went on their way. Instead they decided to advise her of her

rights and conduct a proper investigation, which led to the identification and arrest of the male
suspect. When dealing with the male suspect they could have simply ceased their efforts once
the stolen merchandise was recovered, but once again they continued with their investigation and
that ultimately resulted in getting drugs and a gun off the road. Lastly, this was all done in the
presence of an officer in training, and as we know the importance of our new officers learning
how to conduct a proper investigation can’t be overstated.
Respectfully,
Lieutenant Andrew Farrior #L1
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT
Office- (860) 442-9451 ext 2392
Fax- (860) 443-3953

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
April 2026
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- 
No line of sight issues at intersecting roadways.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- 
DOT corrected a speed limit on Rope Ferry Rd, which had been incorrectly updated by a subcontractor.
- 
DOT replaced a long missing speed sign after some research, a 40 mph speed limit sign is now on Route 85 in
front of Petco
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- 
The Traffic Unit received a complaint about a vehicle that had reportedly passed a stopped school bus on
Vauxhall St. Ext on four separate occasions. The bus driver was able to give a description and video of one
of the violations. Officer Reed located the vehicle and the operator was identified and received one written
warning and three infractions for passing a stopped school bus.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
- 
Complainant requested “Blind Drive” sign for a line of sight issue for a residential driveway on Niles Hill
Road, between Lloyd Rd and Pepperbox Road. The complainant stated that vehicles coming from Lloyd
intersection are coming at a speed too fast to safely pull out of the driveway. 
| conducted a check of the
area and had a clear line of sight, to one side of the intersection, when looking to the left. A speed sign was
utilized to obtain speed data and speeds were not of grave concern. Based on this information a sign would
not have any likely effect, based on roadway features
- 
Cross Road Presbyterian Church requested a “ Blind Drive” or similar sign for southbound traffic on Cross Rd.
Due to line of sight, which is further restricted in the spring and summer when vegetation becomes fuller.
(More details under new business.)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 
No upcoming events
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
- 
The town is conducting a paving project on Roseleah Dr and Soljer Dr.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 301 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Genung #74 
McComic #92 
Total
Infractions 
7 
75 
18 
0 
100
warnings 
39 
83 
57 
18 
197
misdemeanor 
4 
2 
1 
0 
4

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
SPEED/TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
Three solar powered speed signs are currently deployed around town at the below listed locations:
1. 
Great Neck Road (Route 213) southbound at
Great Neck School. (25 mph zone)
Speed (mph) 
Count
1-5 
ssl 
Sus
6-10 
1607
11-15 
se 
2393
_ 
16-20 _ 
| 
1681
(21-25 
3107
26-30 
10025 —
31-35 
10396
— 
36-40 
3286
41-45 
seer UIE 
ee
- 
46-50 
41
z 
51-55 
6
56-60 
1
61-65 | 
0
66-70 
| 
1
2. Clark Lane southbound near Clark Lane Middle
School 
(30 mph zone)
Speed (mph) 
Count
SESS. 
mis)
6-10 
128
11-15 
159
—_ 
16-20 
| 
292
ae 
ee 
903
26-30 
| 
9036
34-3502 
22927
36-40 
| 
14419
2 
ATeAb 
=| 
82081
46-50 
360
51-55 
49
56-60 
| 
5
April 2026
3. 
Vauxhall St. southbound south of Hickory Lane.
(35 mph zone)
Speed (mph) 
Count
1-5 
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6-10 __ 
320
11-15 
BS
16-200 RD
21-25 
1022
26-30 
3062)
= 
31-35 
6979
36-40 
12387
41-45 
8563 
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46-50 
|| 
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362
ss «6-60 
50
61-65 
ifs 
10
66-70 
3
4. 
Old Norwich Road, southbound prior to Totoket
Rd. 
(30 mph Zone)
Speed (mph) 
Count
a 
1-5 
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a 
6-10 
| 
— 34
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= WES 
=256
— 
16-20 
81
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21-25 
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26-300 
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|
31-35 
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2008
- 
46-50 
383
51-55 
35
56-60 
6

41-45 
46-50
mph [J mph I
5% 
1%
36-40
mph
19%
31-35
mph
32%
51-60 
Less than
mph 
20 mph
0% 
5%
21-25
mph
10%
26-30
mph
28%
NILES HILL ROAD
26-30 mph
7%
21-25 mph
47%
36+ mph
Less than
20 mph
45%
The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
April 2026
Speed study conducted on Cross Road utilizing speed
feedback RADAR, in the area of Cross Road Presbyterian
Church. The area is 
a 30 mph zone. Appproximately 6%
more than 10 mph over the speed limit.
Speed Range 
Northbound 
Southbound
Less than 20 mph 
— 
112 
518
21-25 mph 
233 
1097
26-30 mph 
1948 
ROUSE
31-35mph | 
44) 537
36-40mph 
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41-45mph iss 
586
|'46-50mph | 
92 °&«#'| 444
51-55mph 
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56-60 mph 
Ss
_ 
Aspeed study conducted on Niles Hill Road between the
Lloyd Rd intersection and Pepperbox Rd intersection,
_ 
measuring northbound traffic. The area is 
a 25 mph
zone. Less than 1% of vehicle s are traveling more than 10
mph over the speed limit. In this area multiple stop sign
| 
violations were observed and enforcement was taken.
Additional enforcement will be conducted in this area to
deal with stop sign violations, which may further reduce
speeds.
Speed Range 
Northbound
“Less than 20 mph 
3021
21-25mph 
i)
"26-30 mph 
— 
5 
433
31-35 mph 
38)
36+ mph z 
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The Waterford Police Department
Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to evaluate sight distance conditions at the driveway serving
Cross Road Presbyterian Church and to assess the need for installation of a warning sign (e.g.,
Blind Drive) for approaching motorists.
Existing Conditions
Cross Road in the vicinity of the church is posted at 30 mph, with a transition from 35 mph just
north of the site.
The church driveway is located on the inside of a curve, which restricts visibility for vehicles exiting
the site, When exiting, southbound traffic approaches from the left and northbound traffic
approaches from the right.
Sight lines are further constrained by roadway curvature and roadside vegetation, particularly
during the spring and summer months when foliage is fully developed. This results in seasonally
reduced visibility for drivers attempting to enter or cross the roadway.
Speed Study Summary
A traffic speed study was conducted at the location. Results are summarized below:
Speed Range 
Northbound Southbound
_Less than 20 mph 
| 
112 
| 518
21-25mph 
283 
1097
26-30 mph 
os ae (os eon a
31-35 mph 
4114 
3537
36-40 mph 
: 
2754 
2066
41-45 mph 
739 
586
46-50 mph 
92 
| 
114
51-55 mph 
8 
21
56-60 mph 
E 
0 
| 
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Key observations:
° 
The majority of vehicles travel between 31-40 mph, exceeding the posted 30 mph speed
limit.
e 
A meaningful portion of traffic travels above 40 mph, indicating elevated approach speeds.
e 
The 85th percentile speed is approximately 40 mph, which is commonly used for safety
evaluations per AASHTO guidance.
Sight Distance Evaluation
Stopping Sight Distance (SSD)
e 
Required SSD for 30 mph: ~200 feet
e 
Available sight distance is estimated to meet or exceed SSD requirements under most
conditions

The Waterford Police Department
Intersection Sight Distance (ISD)
e 
Required ISD for 30 mph: ~335 feet
e 
Required ISD for 40 mph (observed conditions): ~445 feet
The available intersection sight distance approaches the minimum required values, and may fall
below desirable levels during peak vegetation periods.
Safety Considerations
This location presents several compounding risk factors:
e 
Driveway on inside of curve limiting advance visibility
e 
Higher-than-posted operating speeds
e 
Seasonal vegetation impacts reducing sight distance
e 
Peak, intermittent traffic generation associated with church services
Drivers exiting the site may experience reduced ability to accurately judge gaps in traffic,
particularly when approaching vehicles are traveling faster than expected.
Recommendation
Based on the observed conditions and analysis, installation of an advance warning sign is
warranted.
It is recommended that:
e 
A “Blind Drive” (or similar warning sign such as “Hidden Drive”) be installed on the
southbound shoulder in advance of the church driveway. Placement distance be consistent
with MUTCD guidance for a 30 mph roadway

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
-K-9 Activity Report
April 2026
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 1
2026 Uses: 4
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 5
2026 Uses: 12
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ 
On April 22, 2026, Officer Genung and K9 Ozzy conducted a K9
demonstration for the Waterford Police Department Citizen’s Acade-
my.
¢ 
Officer Genung continues to achieve hours towards becoming a North
American Police Work Dog Association Trainer and will be testing for
this certification in June.
Tico
¢ 
On April 22, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico assisted in an article
search for evidence discarded by a suspect who had just committeda
larceny of Pokemon cards at Wal-Mart. K9 Tico was able to locate an
unopened packaged of Pokemon cards that were discarded by the sus- 
8
pect along the side of Interstate 95. The item was seized as evidence.
¢ 
On April 22, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico conducted a K9 demon-
stration for the Waterford Police Department Citizen’s Academy.
¢ 
On April 2 and April 5, 2026, Officer Surdo deployed K9 Tico for an
exterior open air sniff of a motor vehicle.
¢ 
On April 2, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico responded to Norwich to
assist the Norwich Police Department in the apprehension of a barricaded subject. The subject had bro-
ken into a residence and was actively violating a protective order. Officer Surdo and K9 Tico main-
tained the perimeter and the subjected later exited and surrendered without incident.
Monthly Training
¢ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 4/7/26 and 4/21/26 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
April 2026
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn met with the Athletic Director and Traffic Officer Devine regarding parking is-
sues for after school sports events.
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn was the first presenter for Mr Gamble’s spring semester Criminal Justice Class
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn addressed an issue of a student creating inap-
propriate social media posts about another student, and another I
issue involving a student making an inappropriate cartoon in-
volving other students
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn conducted surveillance reviews for a motor vehi-
cle complaint in the parking lot, and assisted the Nurse with
finding footage of a student who passed out
¢ 
SRO Lane taught a class on SRO’s for the Citizens Academy.
He also taught three classes to the 7th graders regarding the
dangers of driving under the influence
¢ 
SRO Lane attended the CLMS Spring Dance and the CLMS
Track Meet. He also threw out the first pitch during the Water
ford Little League Opening Day Ceremony
¢ 
SRO Winters attended concerts and taught Youth Promise at
each elementary school
¢ 
SRO Winters gave a student a ride to school as a part of » 
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a school fundraiser 
Month at a Glance
¢ 
SRO Winters assisted Patrol by conducting interviews 
0 — Home Visits
related to two cases for events involving students that
occurred outside of school 
0— CAD Report
0- Case Report
School wasn’t in session 4/11— 4/19 due to Spring Break 
0- Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
April 2026
In the month of April 2026 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 24
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (29 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide- 1 
Pistol Permits-6
Burglary-6 
Skimmer—1
Robbery-1 
Fraud—4
Sex Assault—1 
Larceny —2
Untimely—2 
Narcotics—1
Child Abuse/Neglect —1 
Juvenile Sex Assault—2
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Search 
Background 
Arrests 
Sex
Numbers 
Warrants 
Cheeks 
Assaults
19 
14 
@) 
8 
7
Phone Extract 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery
Deaths
11 
0 
2 
2 
1

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
April 2026 Updates: 
April 2026
Detective Sergeant Avdevich, Detective Bonkowski and I completed interviews for the open
position of Investigator in Investigative Services. This position was opened up with the
promotion of Sergeant Bushwack. Sergeant Bushwack served in the roll for just under a year
and contributed a lot to this role. A selection will be made soon to replace him.
College Intern Caleb Cobb and Waterford High School Intern Kian Gordy completed their
internship time in Investigative Services. For the second time block with us in Investigative
Services we focus primarily on giving the intern knowledge and experience on processing a
scene for evidence.
Investigative Services hosted this month’s intelligence meeting. The format has changed some
where other neighboring agencies have also began taking on a larger role and presenting the
intelligence meeting at times. This month’s meeting consisted of approximately 35 members of
different law enforcement agencies and their partners.
Detective Bonkowski and Detective Carroll traveled to a Correctional Facility in Newport,
Vermont to retrieve a male subject on an extraditable arrest warrant that this agency had charges
for. The charges primarily consisted of numerous FTA’s. The extradition was completed
without issue.
Investigative Services is in the process of coordinating our next warrant sweep in the area with a
planned date of June 2026. We will once again be utilizing officers from Patrol and Investigative
Services to collaborate together.
April 2026 Investigations:
Detective O’Connell was assigned a juvenile sexual assault in which a juvenile suspect who is
currently in foster care reportedly inappropriately touched another female student in class at the
Waterford Country School. The case is under further investigation.
Investigative Services arrested a father in connection to a months long child abuse case in which
in the mother was previously arrested. His attorney was contacted and they had the subject turn
himself in without issues.
Investigative Services is currently working a drug investigation case in collaboration with
Parole, as well as the Montville Police Department in regards to an overdose death.
Detective Bonkowski in the month of April downloaded four phones for surrounding agencies as
part of a regional initiative. The departments served were two phones for East Lyme, one for
Norwich, and one for Mohegan Police Department.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY
TRAINING REPORT
APRIL 2026
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in
recruiting and hiring. Training is holding an active hiring process to fill three cur-
rent vacancies.
Recruit Status: Recruit Ramos is continuing her Field Training and is currently
in Phase 8 doing 75% of the work.
Recruit Morgan is continuing his Field Training and is currently in Phase 2 doing
50% of the work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
APRIL 2026
Officer Sabilia attended a two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving En-
forcement (ARIDE) training that was hosted at the Connecticut Police Academy in
Meriden, CT. This is a mandatory training for all officers to receive prior to ob-
taining their recertification. ARIDE training goes in depth about drugged and im-
paired driving, as well as conducting various Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
Officer Suplita attended a five-day Basic SWAT Operator I course at the Sig
Sauer Academy in Epping, NH. The course focused on basic fundamentals of room
clearing, breaching, planning, scouting and warrant service.
Officer McComic attended a week long recertification training. This train-
ing is hosted by the Law Enforcement Council. It covers all the mandatory
topics that officers need in order to maintain their certification as well as
other elective courses.
Officer Surdo, Officer Genung, Officer Ewing, and Officer Rogers attended a
one day Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Medical Care Training
hosted at the Waterford Police Department. This 
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class was taught by Officer Lane and another K9
Instructor. This one day class reviewed trauma
logistics, examination parameters, a variety of
medical and surgical conditions, as well as basic
first aid techniques to name a few.
Mike Fedor, Sergeant Matt Fedor, Sergeant
Bushwack, Sergeant Caler, and Sergeant Firmin
attended a Connecticut Police Chief's Associate
quarterly training. This training covered scenar-
io-based training. The topic was bridging the gap
between police accountability and the real-world
safety of your officers.

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Records Activity
ALil7/
30
FOI Requests 
33%
Warrants
Phone Calls
Walk in Assists
Background Checks
Protective Orders
Officer Tasking Requests
Case Erasures
DCF Requests
Court Requests
Abstracts
Video Requests
Reports Accepted
CISS Arrest Packets
CSO Activity
Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests 
0
Firearms Transfers
Pistol Permits Issued 
22
Walk In Complaints
Support Services Report
April 2026
*
Pistol Permits
Employment 
19
Miscellaneous
Peddler/Precious Permits 
0
Warrant Follow Ups
Fingerprints
In April of 2026 the records department
completed the destruction of all 2015 cas-
es that were not identified as permanent
records in accordance with CT State li-
brary retention schedules.
In April of 2026 Lt. Flanagan made the
transition from Patrol Lieutenant to Ad-
ministrative Lieutenant.
On April 28th and 29th ten qualified can-
didates were interviewed for the vacant
Data Technician II position. Lt. Flanagan,
Officer Coordinator Diane Driscoll, and
Human Resources Assistant Katie Free-
man were on the oral board panel.
CSOs covered 67 shifts which equates to
533 hours of shift coverage.

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
April 2026
, 
. 
Patrol 
Calls 
for 
Servi
Larceny/Interfering Arrest/Multiple Warrants 
Mondipchepehce
On April 6th, at 11:46 am officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a
larceny called in by Loss Prevention. Officer Robinson made contact | so) Service 
Calls 
2,636
with the suspect near the exit, and he refused to identify himself and 
— 
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tried to run away. Officer Robinson struggled with the suspect as he —_| Case Numbers 
143
attempted to exit the store. Sgt Epps arrived and was able to tackle
the suspect. After being detained the male provided a false name. 
Aiea 
ol
He was later identified through fingerprints and was found to have 
Juvenile Arrests 
!
two active warrants out of Middletown and Newington. The suspect 
Larcenies 
7
was charged with Interfering with Police (2 counts) and Larceny 6th
Degree. He was released to the custody of Newington PD. 
Arrest Warrants 
14
Domestic Violence 
12
Investigations
Traffic Crash 
49
Driving Under the Influence Arrest
On April 11th, at 2:56 am Officer Sabilia was patrolling Route 85 near the
intersection of Cross Rd. Just after traveling south through the intersection
of Cross Rd in the left lane, he observed a vehicle traveling north in his lane
directly toward him. He swerved to avoid the collision, turned around, and
stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of Henny Penny. The front driver’s| EDP/Welfare 
10
side tire was flat and the male operator was intoxicated. He stated he had | Check
been at a bar in Old Saybrook until midnight, and had spent the previous
three hours trying to get home to Niantic. 
He was arrested and charged
with DUI and Failure to Maintain Lane
DUI Investigations 
4
School Checks 
36
Motor Vehicle 
643
Stops
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Written Warnings 
373
Infractions 
131
Verbal Warnings 
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MV Summons
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#109 Officer Chapman- 61 Stops
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Patrol Report
Domestic Disturbance/Assault on Police Arrest
On April 14th at 5:04 pm officers were sent to the report of a disturbance on Second Ave. It was re-
ported that a family member of the resident had kicked in the door and then fled the area on foot.
Officers Arpin and Winakor located the suspect walking on an adjacent street. The suspect refused
to stop for them and upon being detained became very hostile, threatening the officers and shouting
racial slurs at them. 
Upon speaking with the caller it was learned that after becoming very intoxi-
cated he punched a family member, struck a juvenile with a water bottle, stole prescription medica-
tion, and caused extensive damage to the home. The suspect was ultimately arrested and he re-
mained uncooperative. While attempting to get him into the police car he head-butted Sgt. Bush-
wack. He remained uncooperative at the police department and while attempting to put him in the
restraint chair he kneed Sgt Bushwack in the head. The suspect was charged with Risk of Injury to a
minor (2 counts), Interfering with Police, Assault on Police, Criminal Mischief 2nd, Larceny 6th,
and Disorderly Conduct. The suspect also had an active arrest warrant from Norwich PD.
Larceny/Gun Arrest
On April 15th at 4:38 pm officers were sent to Wal-Mart for a shoplifting complaint. Officers Do-
novan, Rogers, and Morgan responded. Loss Prevention had a female suspect detained but through
their investigative efforts determined a male was also involved. The male was located in the parking
lot and detained. The male was arrested and searched, and found to be in possession of Heroin, Co-
caine, Xanax, a .22 caliber revolver, and ammunition. He also had two active Failure to Appear ar-
rest warrants. The male was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Possession of a Con-
trolled Substance, and Larceny Sixth Degree.
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Patrol Report
Domestic Distburbance/Firearm Arrest
On April 19th at 6:38 am officers were sent to a residence on Millstone Rd West for the report of a
domestic disturbance. As they were enroute, the caller advised Dispatch that the male suspect fled
the area and he was armed with a knife, pepper spray, and a pistol. 
Officers Gorman, Maselli, Jor-
dan, and Sgt Caler located the suspect vehicle a short distance away and performed a felony stop.
The male was found to be in possession of a .22 cal pistol and a canister of “bear and mountain lion
defense” pepper spray. The male was arrested and charged with Possession of a Pistol without a
Permit, Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, and Disorderly Conduct.
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Traffic Assignments/In-service 
Training on Midnight Shift
In an effort to ensure that the newer officers assigned to the midnight shift are staying engaged and
continuing to learn the job, Sgt Caler and Sgt Nickerson have instituted traffic assignments and in-
service training. 
For everyone on the shift, when it is their “Wednesday” they get to chose their
zone assignment and a location to conduct traffic enforcement. For the month of April, there were
12 traffic assignments which resulted in 40 traffic stops. This is in addition to the other proactive
stops which occur on the shift.
In addition to the traffic assignments, the Sergeants ask the officers about areas which they feel they
need additional training. The Sergeants then conduct training in the areas identified by the officers.
The training occurs while the officers are on-shift. So far they have trained on the topics of hand-
cuffing, vehicle extractions, and building searches.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
April 2026
e 
Percy attended community events at Connecticut College and the
Groton Library reading books to children with other comfort dogs.
e 
One aggressive dog was euthanized this month as it came to ani-
mal control with a history of two documented bites on children.
The dog was too great of a risk to re-home back into society.
e 
The dog that was reported missing on 3/27/26 in the area of Wal-
Mart was located unharmed nearly two weeks later. The dog be-
longed to a family of transient people that were staying in the area.
Ultimately, the owners surrendered the dog to a local rescue group
and they are in the process of finding it a new loving home.
very Volunteers 
East
Waterford 
Lyme
Calls for Service 
59 
32
After Hour Call Outs 
2 
2
Tickets Issued 
0 
0
Warnings Issued 
1
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‘Dog Bites 
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Animals Redeemed 
10 
8
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Camo Collar 
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2 
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Euthanized 
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Total Processed 
13 
9
Money Taken In 
$145 
$60
Donations 
$10 
$15
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
March 2026
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Internship: Intern Caleb Cobb shadowed Traffic Officer Reed, Dispatch, Traffic Officer
Devine, Midnight Shift Patrol, Day Shift Patrol, Evening Shift Patrol, Evidence Officer
Barrows, Investigative Services, School Resource Officer Lane, and Traffic Officer
McComic. Intern Kian Gordy shadowed Evening Shift Patrol and Investigative Services.
Intern Gordy received a tour of the POST Academy and the Montville Police Department.
Citizen’s Academy: 19 participants attended classes about Criminal Investigations, School
Resource Officers, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force, Marine Patrol, Dispatch, Digital
Forensics, and the Patrol K9 Unit. They witnessed a Phazzer demo and K9 demo.
K9 Quilts of Honor: Attended a ceremony where Hodges and three other K9 Teams
received K9 Quilts of Honor. Went to WFSB Channel 3 News to speak about the event.
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Interaction with Youth Services: Held Youth Promise Jeopardy at all elementary schools.
Special Olympics Efforts: Attended the monthly Torch Run Council Meeting.
Recruiting: Held recruitment sessions at Connecticut Central State University and Mitchell
College. Attended job fairs and Middlesex College and Three Rivers College.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Attended Waterford Parks & Rec’s Egg Hunt, 
a UCONN Avery Point
Reading Event, Connecticut College Wellness Fair, and a Groton Library Event. Visited
Salem Stone Design. Performed a K9 demo for a Three Rivers Community College Class.
Puppies Behind Bars Training/Symposium: Attended Yearly Training for Hodges to
receive his Public Access Recertification. Presented on how to connect with your
community with social media and a Facility K9.
Officer Wellness: Organized Wellness Days for Dispatch and Animal Control Officers to
recognize their national appreciation weeks. Hodges visited Montville Police.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 5 follow-ups with a DV victim.
Hodges T-Shirt Contest: Organized a Hodges T-Shirt Design contest at CLMS. Went on the
morning announcements to name the winners and they received shirts.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Gave a student a ride-along to Great Neck School with SRO
Winters for a school fundraiser.
Rotary Club: Attended a Student Award Ceremony.