Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Waterford Police Department Training Room
8/10/26 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Letter from a resident expressing gratitude for Police Officers’ support at a difficult time
b. Email expressing appreciation for Police Officers’ handling of a situation
Email commending the work of 
a Community Service Officer (CSO)
9
d. 
Letter from Best Friends Animal Society
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a. Training Report for July
b. 
K9 Reports for July
c. 
Youth Report for July
d. 
Investigative Services Report for July
e. Support Services Report for July
f. 
Patrol Report for July
g. Animal Control Report for July
h. 
Community Engagement Report for July

Old Business:
New Business:
a. 
Traffic impact of General Dynamics Electric Boat at the Crystal Mall location

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 
Commissioner T. Sheridan, Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner J.
Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M. Gelinas
DEPARTMENT: = Chief D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, LT P. Flanagan, LT A. Farrior,
Traffic Officer M. Devine, Training Officer M. Bellos
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
A Quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC INPUT:
Bob Lane submitted a letter disputing the findings of the speed study conducted by the WPD
Traffic Division on Oswegatchie Road near Josan Drive. The speed study was conducted as a
result of a complaint made by Mr. Lane and his wife in May of this year.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.

TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.
Officer Devine presented two requests for the installation of traffic warning signs to the
Commission. The first request was for the installation of “Blind Child” warning signs on Laurel
Crest Drive. The second request was for the installation of “Blind Person” warning signs in the
vicinity of 73 Spithead Road.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve the installation of “Blind Child” warning signs on Laurel Crest Drive. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve the installation of “Blind Person” warning signs in the vicinity of 73 Spithead Road.
Motion passed unanimously.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. 
K9 Reports for June
June report was received.
b. Youth Reports for June
June report was received.
c. 
Investigative Services for June
June report was received.
d. Training Report for June
June report was received.
e. 
Support Services Report for June
June report was received.
f. 
Patrol Report for June
June report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for June
June report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for June
June report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
None

NEW BUSINESS:
a. Letter from BOPC to RTM Moderator regarding any ICE access to individuals in
police custody during the prior six month period was discussed and signed.
b. Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to enter
into Executive Session, including Chief Ferland at 5:26 p.m.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner
Gamble to extend an offer for the current vacancy, contingent on the candidate successfully
completing the hiring process and background investigation, to Alexander Wojcik. Motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

we
vy
Speed Study: Upper Oswegatchie Road
Good evening Commissioners:
My name is Bob Lane and my wife and | live at 23 Oswegatchie Road in
Waterford. At last May's meeting before you, my wife made a statement for the
record regarding the excessive speeding on our section of upper Oswegatchie
Road, near Josan Drive.
The reason for my being here today is to contest the conclusion that the
Waterford Police Traffic Department arrived at after analyzing data from the
speed study they conducted in response to our complaint from last May. I will be
providing my statement for the record. This statement has been signed by
thirty-five of my neighbors and it includes a letter to you from another neighbor
that describes the excessive vehicle speeds we are forced to live with on a daily
basis. | have also included in my statement the Waterford PD’s Speed Study
data which clearly supports our argument that further action is required to
address this potentially life threatening stituation.
As we stated during your meeting in May, our section of upper Oswegatchie
Road has no sidewalks so pedestrians and dogwalkers are forced to walk in
narrow 24 inch wide “lanes” on either side of the road. The posted speed limit
along this stretch of road is either 30mph or 25mph. But, it has been, and still is,
our assertion that these speed limits are being routinely ignored.
In response to our May complaint, Officer Devine with the Waterford Police
Traffic Department conducted a Speed Study of the North bound and South
bound traffic on our portion of upper Oswegatchie Road using speed feedback
RADAR signs to collect data. In his study, 30mph speed limit signs were posted
on both the northbound and the southbound sides of Oswegatchie. And,
electronic feedback signs which recorded the actual speed of the vehicles going
in both directions were also installed next to these speed limit signs. -
When in an INACTIVE mode, the feedback RADAR signs recorded actual vehicle
speeds but these actual readings were NOT displayed so drivers could see them.
However, when in an ACTIVE mode, these feedback RADAR signs displayed the
PACE 
| oF 
7

actual speeds for the drivers to see. These feedback signs were then run in both
ACTIVE and INACTIVE modes for the same period of time.
After running the speed study, the Waterford Police Department reported that
quote ‘The data indicate that without speed feedback, average vehicle speeds
were 28.8 mph northbound and 26.2 mph southbound. And, that “When speed
feedback signs were deployed, average speeds decreased to 27.2 mph
northbound and 25.5 mph southbound”.
Based on these average speed numbers, the Waterford Police Department then
concluded that quote “The data indicate that average traffic speeds are generally
at or below the posted 30 mph speed limit and that speed feedback signs further
reduce operating speeds”.
The report goes on to say that “Based on speed data alone, there is limited
engineering justification for reducing the speed limit to 25 mph”.
With all due respect, the table used by the Waterford PD to reach its conclusions
was incorrectly interpreted. Average speed simply is NOT a true indicator if
speeding actually occurred. A substantial number of vehicles on Oswegatchie
Road travel at or below the posted speed limit. So, averaging these low speeds
in with the speeds of vehicles exceeding the speed limits makes the average
speed artificially low. You have to look at the percentage of vehicles that actually
do exceed the speed limit to determine if speeding is a serious problem.
Using the Waterford PD data table in their report and a posted speed limit of 30
mph for upper Oswegatchie, the data shows that 43% of the vehicles travelling
Northbound (or approximately 4 in every 10 vehicles) are travelling above the
posted speed limit, and 26% of the vehicles travelling Southbound (or
approximately 3 in every 10 vehicles) are travelling above the posted speed limit.
We have trust that these speeding percentages would be unacceptable to the
Waterford PD.
With speed feedback RADAR signs that display actual driver speeds, speeding is
reduced to 11% for vehicles travelling Northbound (or approximately 1 in every
10 vehicles) and for vehicles travelling Southbound,speeding is reduced to 5%
(or less than 1 in every 10 vehicles).
Pree 
A oF 
7

So clearly, the data shows that speed feedback RADAR signs go a long
way toward solving the speeding problems on upper Oswegatchie Road.
And, at a minimum, these speed feedback signs should be seriously
considered as a permanent solution, along with other methods, to reduce
the speeding issues we are experiencing.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak before you and thank you for your
service to our community.
Respectfully Submitted,
/ 
23 Osweeatenie Qoap, Warcareap CT
ct
z— 46 owas i foerer sade ce.
SeteT 
0 Bem
yy, / pies Ta Inv 
Mies CF
Bek 
bse 
te ai vi
hi A. 
2) oswogefeKTe Ad. warteerc
Anabef Tris Zl psucge\er ris Wpter fer ro, “Cr.
Da. hie eda "ia. tee
Wier, CT
Contor
Bos 1 id ee ee 
CATE SP
wp 
pwtgactelee. ketal Wiatertoc, 
€T
ti ay Conlabee
Dh Cowetseg (7 a5 Goht 
He co Ih) oF
cc: Robert J. Brule, va Selectman 
Q a WTED Ct
Gh. 
Oswesa trie.
wa ane lo aveyalcuie Pet Wp A
Arye. 
4 
Ms 
ile Af
1 bee hc € ¥ ihe or PGE 20¢7
A

Cotte — Awl 7 OAurgatehie lib , wonbApn CT 06385
W Maen Mtg 
7 Tosan De. WATBRF 
bd, CT 06305
Jil Nod 
Il yeaa, Dr Wikarfe] CX 000%
6375
PAGE 4 OF 
7

‘To: Waterford Police Department
Subject: Request for Targeted Traffic Enforcement on Oswegatchie Road
Dear Chief and Members of the Waterford Police Department,
| am writing as a resident concemed about excessive speeding on Oswegatchie
Road. Many drivers appear to be traveling well above the posted speed limit,
creating safety concems for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists using the
roadway.
The speeding is particularly noticeable during [moming commute hours / afternoon
school hours / evening commute hours / weekends], although it occurs at other
times as well. Residents have observed vehicles traveling at speeds that make it
difficult and potentially dangerous for pedestrians to cross the road, access
driveways, or safely use the area.
| respectfully request that the Waterford Police Department consider targeted traffic
enforcement on Oswegatchie Road. Increased patro! presence, periodic speed
enforcement details, and/or the temporary placement of a radar speed display sign
could help reduce speeding and improve safety for everyone who uses the roadway.
It available, | would also appreciate any traffic-speed data the department may have
regarding this section of Oswegatchie Road and information about any process for
requesting a formal traffic study or additional safety measures. 
;
Thank you for your continued service to our community and for your consideration
of this request. | would be grateful for any actions the department can take to
address this concem.
Sincerely,
Asrber Petchar®
7 form ee
Walageeh
PAGE & oF 7

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2026
A speed study was conducted on Oswegatchle Road utilizing speed feedback RADAR signs, in the area of Josan Drive,
which is is a 30 mph zone. Signs were initially set up both northbound and southbound to collect data, with no
speed feedback. The signs were then used in the same locations giving speed feedback, and had 30 mph speed fimit
signs attached to them. Speed categories over 30 mph showed decrease with the speed feedback signs
implemented. Northbound traffic went from 57.393 compliance to the 30 mph speed limit to 73.26%. Southbound
traffic went from 73.5256 to 83.89% compliance with the 30 mph speed IImit.
Northbound no § Northbound With 
Southbound no 
Southbound With
feedback 
Feedback 
feedback 
Feedback
Less than 20 mph 
10,8596 
10.25% 
16.62% 
16.14%
21-25 mph 
14.31% 
20.34% 
21.886 
27.9696
26-30 mph 
L 
32.22% 
42.67% 
35.03% 
39.79%
31.97% |”) 
21.50% 
24.529 |) 
14.0556
— _ 
9.27% 
| ] 
4.803% 
: 
1.88%
9 ¥ 0.37% 
2641 
0.13%
a 
R 
0.0198
46-50 mph 
| Steapretg, 002% 
SAEpite 0.01% |
SIemeree, 0.04% 
; 
veces, 
_0-00%
. 
0.02% 
. 
0.0095
100.009 
100.0076 
100.00% 
100.0056
= ¥ of Seep 
Ae VEtiacs
Other speed feedback sign placement:
GARDINERS WOOD RD
_ 
ess
BLOOMINGDALE RD 
over 
46 ghan26 25-25
Less 
mph 
mph 
niph
Over 41 tia. 20,5 0+ 
—
mph 
rank, ple 
ard
es 
2%. 
3% 
Sadi 
vagal
36-40. 
N° 
4% 
10%
260
; yh
24%
‘(sPeeD
LIMIT
30
PACE 
6 oF 7

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2026
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- 
DPW reports they have received the red flashing stop signs for Spithead Road at Daniels Ave. They will be
working with contractors to coordinate where the stop signs will be placed.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
Letter sent to DOT as an addendum for a previous request to evaluate the intersection of Route 1 at Cross
Road/Spithead Road. DOT responded indicating they are actively working on this request.
- 
DOT contractor has installed 70+ SEAT Bus stop signs throughout Waterford
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- 
Directed enforcement on Oswegatchie Rd. near Josan Dr. in morning and evening hours
- 
Enforcement on Braman Rd. near Susan Terrace, speeding near morning bus stop
- 
Speed sign and enforcement on Gardiners Wood, soccer field exit area
Speed sign hung on Bloomingdale Road near Miller Pond Road, for vehicles traveling in a southwesterly
direction
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
A complaint brought forward at the May commission meeting, reporting a speeding issue and requesting an
evaluation for a stop sign or speed bumps on Oswegatchie Rd. near Josan Dr. A speed study was conducted
on the 30 mph roadway in response to reported speeding concerns. Without speed feedback, average
vehicle speeds were 28.8 mph northbound and 26.2 mph southbound, with 85th-percentile speeds of 35
mph and 33 mph, respectively. When speed feedback signs were deployed, average speeds decreased to
27.2 mph northbound and 25.5 mph southbound, while 85th-percentile speeds decreased to 33 mph
northbound and 31 mph southbound. The data indicate that average traffic speeds are generally at or below
that speed feedback signs provide a measurable reduction in both average and
the posted speed limit and
higher-end vehicle speeds. 
The 
s|
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 
Noupcoming events
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
- 
Nothing to report
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 159 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Total
Infractions 
3 
59 
62
warnings 
24 
69 
93
misdemeanor 
a 
2 
3
1
RAGE 7 oF T

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
wwwwaterfordpolice.org,
David Ferland 
(860) 442-9451 TEL
Police Chief 
dferland@waterfordct.org
July 13, 2026
Susan Driscoll
RTM Moderator
In accordance with C.G.S. 54-192h(e)(3); the legislative body of any municipality with a law
enforcement agency that has provided ICE access to an individual during the prior six months
shall provide to the Office of Policy and Management, on an ongoing basis every six months,
data regarding the number and demographic data of individuals to whom the law enforcement
agency has provided ICE access.
As approved by the Representative Town Meeting during your April 6, 2026 meeting, it was
requested that the Board of Police Commissioners provide you any biennial data related to ICE
access granted by the Waterford Police Department each July and January to facilitate the
submission of pertinent information to the OPM as mandated.
In accordance with this request the Waterford Police Department has provided ICE access to
ZERO (0) individuals during the relevant reporting period of January 1, 2026 through June 30,
2026. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Chief David
Ferland.
Thomas Sheridan 
David P. Ferland
Chairman 
Chief of Police
Board of Police Commissioners

David Ferland
= 
= 
== 
= 
sar 
——s
From: 
David Ferland
Sent: 
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:04 AM
To: 
David Ferland
Subject:
From: ERGs Caaneer Leen neon
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 5:52 PM
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Robert Brule <rbrule@waterfordct.org>
Subject: oie
Dear Chief Ferland,
I am cc’ing you on a letter I am writing to the Dept. of Health regarding the behavior of the state crisis team but
wanted to reach out seperately. My brother, Ss] (deceased), of eae, 
Quaker Hill
suffered from 
had been employed for 16 years by the town of Waterford ere essa
. He had to leave his position because of his mental decline.
His family continued to assist him over these many years. Due to STENT _ IT physical health
declined. Unfortunately, so did his mental health. On June 28" I came to the station as 
had no ability to
communicate coherently, had significant See | refusing medical attention, and was having
an obvious mental break. I spoke with Officer John Gorman. He took all my information. He was respectful,
kind and asked if I wanted to be present when they attempted to contact pS. As I was the last person he
trusted, I decided to see if they could be successful without me but if they needed me, they could call.
Officer Gorman contacted me a short time later. I drove over immediately. The crisis nurse stood at the door
with me as I tried to coax Ea to open the door. He was yelling incoherently to the point where you could hear
him on the sidewalk. I won't go into too great detail as you will see the letter, I will cc you on however the only
stable influence I had as the Crisis Team refused to do anything stating, "entering the home would not build
trust", was Officer Gorman. I can't fully explain but he was there with empathy, understanding and looks of
support that kept me calm. I left that day telling the crisis team the next time we came here, we would be
carrying eal out in a bag.
The next day I received a message from Officer Gorman. He said he couldn't be certain, but he thought he had
a resource that might be able to help. The first and only person in a very, very long time who didn't just walk
away. He didn't have to follow-up. Again, I felt like someone cared enough to try and that was all I was
asking. My brother earned the right to be treated with dignity. The Senior Services Director was a new point of
contact, and she went with others to see es. They recommended we apply for involuntary conservatorship. I
finally had hope that we could help him. We had planned on putting in the paperwork on Tuesday July 7",
before Judge Green. [Jj did not make it to Tuesday.

On July 5" as detailed in my letter, 
was carried out ona 
tarp. I found him.
. My ee
, was left with no dignity. I was extremely distraught. One of your officers, Officer Suplita, approached
me and took my hand. He said he was an officer that had been there the previous Sunday. He held my hand
and kept saying he was so sorry for my loss, and I truly believe he was sorry. He contacted me each day after to
be certain I was all right until I let him. knaw that el was Comfort measures only. He told me if I needed
anything, to please reach out. ~
Both men made a difference those days. I will never forget what my brother looked like when they took him
out of the home, but I will also never forget the efforts, the kindness and the empathy bestowed on me by these
two officers. They made an impossible situation just a bit more stable and sometimes that is all we
need. Please pass on my sincere gratitude for all they are and I hope they continue down the path of caring. It’s
a harder path but they truly exemplify small acts with great love.
Best,
Ce:
Selectman Rob Brule
Office of the First Selectman
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford Town Hall
Waterford, CT 06385

Diane Driscoll
From: 
David Ferland
Sent: 
Monday, July 13, 2026 8:54 AM
To: 
Nicholas Genung; Christian Charron
Cc: 
Michael Firmin; Andrew Farrior; Diane Driscoll
Subject: 
A Job Well Done
Nick and Christian,
| received a call from a resident in Quaker Hill in which he wished to “provide positive feedback” and thank both of you
for your efforts recently in the way you handled an incident with his daughter who was emotionally disturbed. Not only
did you immediately spring into action to locate her and prevent self-harm, but you were able to successfully get her to
the hospital for an evaluation. What he was most pleased with was your “bedside manner” in which you showed true
empathy and a willingness to listen, as well as explain “the process” and the options they have as a family. This is a fine
example of doing the little things to make a meaningful impact to the people of our community. Thank you what you did
to bring a little peace to this family in a difficult time.
Chief David P. Ferland
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
860-442-9451 x2328
FAX-860-443-3953
dferland@waterfordct.org
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally
privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not
an intended recipient of the message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from any computer.
Do not deliver, distribute, or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take action in reliance on the
information it contains. Thank you.

Diane Driscoll
From: 
Jen Anderson
Sent: 
Monday, July 27, 2026 10:06 AM
To: 
David Ferland
Ce: 
Michael Fedor; Raphael Bertrand; Diane Driscoll
Subject: 
Excellent Work!
Good Morning:
This year paperwork for a company called YES Acquisitions requiring vendor permits has been processed several
times. Most if not all of the people applying are not from the United States. They are only in our town about 30 days
and they have been getting permits from surrounding towns as well. The last group of applicants came in over the
weekend and had not printed out their paperwork, had errors with their information and one person did not show for
their fingerprinting appointment.
CSO Bertrand should be commended because he handled everything professionally, efficiently and accurately. He
always goes above and beyond on every shift he works.
It may seem trivial but catching people’s errors and fixing things during the fingerprint process is a tremendous help to
me. This is especially true when the applicants are not from the United States. (| won’t have to try to track people down
and get the proper information from them). This also eliminates the company having to pay again to fingerprint
someone who gave incorrect information.
FYI and thank you.
Jennifer M. Anderson, Secretary
Waterford Police Department
Investigative Services
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Telephone: 860-442-0645
Fax: 860-437-3040
janderson@waterfordct.org

® 
® 
Best
. Friends
Save Them All
Atlanta, GA + Bentonville, AR - Houston, TX + Kanab, UT + Los Angeles, CA + New York City, NY - Salt Lake City, UT
David Ferland
Police Chief
Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 6385
Dear David,
On behalf of Best Friends Animal Society, | am thrilled to congratulate you and your staff
for achieving or maintaining a 90% save rate for the 2025 calendar year!
This is an incredible achievement that shows you are leading the way to the goal of a
no-kill nation — a goal that is closer than ever.
The award represents so much more than a number. It represents a culture of caring and
compassion. It represents dedicated staff, committed volunteers, and motivated
supporters. It represents innovative, thoughtful programming. And it represents
extraordinary leadership, both within your organization and within our broader animal
welfare movement.
We are so proud to honor your lifesaving by sending you this special celebration plaque to
display so your staff, volunteers, and community can share in this recognition of your hard
work and success in saving dogs’ and cats’ lives.
Congratulations again on your no-kill award — and for the leadership, dedication,
community engagement, and commitment it takes to reach this incredible milestone.
From all of us at Best Friends, thank you to you and your staff for all you do to save the
pets in your care and your community.
Warmly,
Julie Castle
CEO, Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society
bestfriends.org

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
July 2026
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 295 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Rodriguez #79 
Total
Infractions 
2 
86 
28 
116
warnings 
15 
90 
69 
174
misdemeanor 
1 
3 
al 
5
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- 
The stop signs on Spithead Road at Daniels Ave have been put in place. Public works also trimmed some of the
vegetation along the edge of the road to improve the line of sight. We also have a request in with Eversource to
have them trim some vegetation on their property to assist with improving the line of sight.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- 
Milling and paving completed on Route 1 from Route 156 to the New London Line. Curbing and fog lines still
pending.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- 
Increased enforcement in beach areas due to increased traffic flow
- 
Complaint on Norman St. for vehicles traveling over the crest of the hill too fast
- 
Complaint on Clark Lane for vehicles speeding between Norman Street and Route 1
- 
Complaint on Ridgewood Ave for speed and stop sign violations
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
- 
No new requests that are currently under review.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 
August 1- John Kelley Half Marathon
- 
August 8 - Waterford Day Parade
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
- 
Public Works is milling and paving the side roads off of Old Norwich Road, which started at Ladley Road and then
moving to the roadways north of Ladley.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
July 2026
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 
3. 
Spithead Road southbound prior to Daniels Ave.
Great Neck School. (25 mph zone) 
(30 mph zone)
| 
GREAT NECK ROAD 
| 
| 
SPITHEAD ROAD
| 
| 
41-45 
46+
36-40 
41+mph 
| 
36-40 mph_. 
mph
| 
mph 
25mph 
iiph. ss
or less 
30 mph |
| 
or less 
|
(31-35
| mph 
|
| 
| 
31-35
26-30 
| 
| 
minh
mph 
| 
|
2. Clark Lane southbound near Clark Lane Middle 
4. 
Niantic River Road southbound near Old Niantic
School 
(30 mph zone) 
River Road. 
(30 mph Zone)
CLARK LANE 
| 
NIANTIC RIVER ROAD
| 
|
41-45 
Si+ 
46-50 
| 
| 
46-50 51+ 
Sai
| 
ph
| 
Ai. 
30 
mph: 
| 
41-45 
mph, mph
| 
mph —mph —_mph 
mipDs 
a 
\ 
or less
or less
| 
36-40
mph
| 36-40
| mph
31-35
mph

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
July 2026
GOSHEN RD WB NEAR PERRY
41+ mph
36-40mph]| 
4 |
4%
SPEED
LIMIT
29
Ridgewood Ave Prior to Laurel
St., vehicles over crest of hill
after stop sign: 
9%
35% - 25 mph 
|
Less than 20 mph
11%
21-25 mph
24%
26-30 mph
40%
SPEED
LIMIT
25
SHORE RD SB NEAR ANITA
41+ mph
36-40 mph }}
3%
mph
18%
0%
31-35 mph
15%
LIMIT
25
SPEED
Ae 
| 21-25 mph
\ 26-30 mph 
\ 
27%
| 
37% 
\
\
\
Less than 20
21-25 mph
37%
Goshen Road Southbound prior to
Perry:
85% - 32 mph
RIDGEWOOD AVE PRIOR TO LAUREL ST
26-30 mph) 31-35 mph
36-40 mph
Less than 20
mph
53%
Shore Road Southbound near Anita
Ave., vehicles coming down hill:
35'% - 31 mph

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
JULY 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 Morgan has completed his Field Training and is now a
solo officer on patrol.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
JULY 2026
Investigator McComic attended a three-day SIRCHIE Crime Scene Investigation
and Photography training, which was hosted here at the Waterford Police Depart-
ment. This class was a hands on class that covered topics like lifting fingerprints,
chemical processing techniques, casting, blood testing, firearms and ballistic test-
ing, serial number restoration, as well as all the different functions of a camera
and how to properly take photographs of crime scenes just to name a few.
Officer Genung and Officer Colkos attended a two week At Scene Traffic Crash
and Homicide Investigation training in Meriden, CT. This training went over
proper procedures for measure, scale diagramming, and photographing in order to
record physical evidence and important facts from a crash scene. This is a very in
depth class that involves a lot of math and physics equations in order to deter-
mine what happened before, during, and after a crash.
Officer Barrows attended a two-day Evidence Management Training in West
Hartford, CT. This training covered topics related to evidence processing and
management like operations and risk, standards and technology, audits and in-
ventories, purging and disposal, packaging best
practices, as well as specialized handling to name a
few.
Detective Carroll attended a one-day vehicle fire in- 
(~~
vestigations training. The training was presented 
> 
=
by someone with over 40 years of experience and
over 20 years of fire and explosion investigation ex-
pertise.
Officer Zaldivar attended an online training about
Open-Source Intelligence Tools and Techniques
hosted by the National Cyber-Forensics and Train-
ing Alliance. This training touched upon topics like I
general search tools, domain research, as well as in-
specting webpages utilizing developer tools.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
yee K-9 Activity Report
POLICE
July 2026
K-9 Ozzy 
i Bi
Monthly Uses: 4
2026 Uses: 13 
{ 
| 
:
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 0
2026 Uses: 20
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ 
On July 10, 2026, Officer Genung and K9 Ozzy assisted the
Montville Police Department in tracking for a suspect want-
ed for a domestic violence incident. K9 Ozzy assisted in
two separate tracks for the suspect who was later located by
Montville’s K9 Unit.
"
¢ 
On July 10, 2026, Officer Genung responded to the Water- 
_ 
\
ford Country School for the possibility of forced entry into * 
\
a locked building by students. The students were located 
|
inside the building and it was believed students may have 
| 
|
hidden narcotics inside the building. K9 Ozzy was de-
ployed for a narcotics search and no contraband was locat- 
:
ed. 
f
¢ 
On July 11, 2026, a Waterford Police Department Officer
had a piece of equipment fall off their uniform while at a
call. K9 Ozzy was deployed for an article search and locat-
ed the item in tall grass.
Monthly Training
+ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 7/28/2026 in obedience, tracking, arti-
cle search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehension
work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 
WATERFORD
12 
4 
3,
Youth Office Activity 
Figs)
Report 
POLICE
July 2026
+ SRO Lane assisted the Patrol Division with an investigation into a fight
involving three juveniles. SRO Lane contacted all of the involved juve-
niles, conferred with the Juvenile Court, and assisted Patrol with complet-
ing two referrals to the Juvenile Review Board
+ SRO Winters, SRO Malbaurn, and SRO Lane assisted Waterford Youth
and Family Services with a special delivery of McDonald’s Happy Meals to
the Camp Dash campers at Oswegatchie School and Quaker Hill School.
+ All of the SRO’s have been utilizing their well deserved vacation time for
the majority of the month as they use it very sparingly during the school
year

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
July 2026
In the month of July 2026 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 11
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (24 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide-1 
Pistol/Vendor Permits-5
Burglary-3 
Skimmer—1
Robbery-1 
Fraud—4
Larceny —2 
Assist FBI—1
Stolen Vehicle—1 
Suicide—1
Juvenile Sex Assault—2 
Untimely—1
Ghost Gun—1
Waterford Country School Abuse Neglect—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Search 
Background 
Arrests 
Sex
heck:
Numbers 
Warrants 
Cheeks 
Assaults
35 
20 
5 
12 
1a
Phone Extract 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery
Deaths
16 
1 
2 
5 
1

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
July 2026
July 2026 Updates:
Detective Sergeant Avdevich and his wife welcomed a baby boy on July 28, 2026. Detective Sergeant Avdevich
will be taking three (3) weeks off during the month of August to be with his family.
Detective O’ Connell and Investigator McComic traveled to a Correctional Facility Schenectady, New York to
retrieve a male subject on an extraditable arrest warrant that this agency had charges for. The charges stemmed
from a burglary at the Piercing Pagoda in 2023.
A member of the New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) came to the Waterford Police
Department to conduct a one (1) day training for Investigator McComic on how to efficiently use the program.
Detective Carroll attended a two (2) day training on Vehicle Fire Investigations put on by the New London
County Fire Marshalls Association in Norwich, CT. This two (2) day training keeps Detective Carroll efficient
in his certification as a Fire Investigator.
Investigator McComic attended a two (2) day training in Wethersfield, Connecticut at the Wethersfield Police
Department on the topic of sexual assault investigations. This training was put on by Law Enforcement
Seminars Company.
July 2026 Investigations:
Detective Bonkowski was a assigned a Community Service Officer background which has since been completed
Detective Carroll completed a background investigation for a Dispatcher who was recently hired. Investigator
McComic completed a background investigation for a recently hired Police Officer candidate.
When a maintenance person became concerned after entering a condominium discovering what they thought
was a resident making firearms using a 3D printer Detective Carroll conducted an investigation. After speaking
to the resident and being shown the items it was determined that the resident makes fake non functioning
weapons using the 3D printer for elaborate costumes.
Detective Bonkowski was assigned to investigate a report of a possible juvenile sexual assault stemming from
the Waterford Country school with the assistance of the Department of Children and Families. This case is still
under investigation
Detective O’?Connell worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on a case in which adult are taking
photographs of juveniles on the internet and then using Artificial Intelligence to modify the photos to make them
sexual in nature creating child pornography. Detective O'Connell worked with the FBI agent after it was
discovered that there was a victim residing in Waterford.
Detective O'Connell submitted an arrest warrant to the New London Superior Court in regards to a residential
burglary that occurred in Waterford. This warrant is still currently under review.
A male subject had his Temporary Town of Waterford Pistol Permit revoked after applying for and successfully
being issued the pistol permit but failing to pick it up before being arrested on a domestic disturbance incident
with a family member. This arrest made him disqualified to obtain his permit at this time.
Detective Carroll was assigned a juvenile sexual assault case involving a female who resides out of town having
sexual contact with an adult male in Waterford in March 2025,

Support Services Report
Dn ‘cl | 
July 2026
e 
Support Services continues to fulfill FOI re-
Records Activity 
quests pertaining to FLOCK cameras in town.
FOI Requests 
127 
+270%
Warrants 
26 
+13%
Due to the volume of materials requested and
the collaborated research needed, these req-
uisitions can take months to fulfill. After fin-
ishing a request from May last week, we re-
ceived positive feedback from their experi-
Phone Calls 
95 
+102%
Walk in Assists 
93 
+72%
Background Checks 
I, 
+500%
ence: “I appreciate your patience, and how
Protective Orders 
24 
-40%
responsive and thorough your office has been
Officer Tasking Requests 
60 
+1400% 
from the start. It is genuinely appreciated.”
-31%
0%
Case Erasures 
406
5
DE Requests 
e 
Anew CSO was hired and has begun his train-
Court Requests 
3 
+200% 
ing, Ayden Bousquet. Ayden will work various
shifts to complete his training before going on
387 
+387%
-A%
Abstracts
his own in late August.
Video Requests 
2524
Reports Accepted 
178 
-5%
-30%
CISS Arrest Packets 
35
Fingerprints
CSO Activity
Adult Arrests 
15 
Pistol Permits 
8
Juvenile Arrests 
0 
Employment 
20
Miscellaneous
Firearms Transfers
Pistol Permits Issued 
4 
Peddler/Precious Permits 
03
Warrant Follow Ups
Walk In Complaints

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
July 2026
Impactful Storm on July 4th Holiday
Late in the evening on July 4th the northern section of town was heavily impacted by
severe weather. While managing increased calls for service related to the holiday,
patrol responded to 36 calls for power lines/wires down in the roadway and 25 calls
for trees in the roadway/road hazards. After the storm the following roads were
closed for a period of time: Old Norwich Rd, Bloomingdale Rd, Old Colchester Rd,
Route 32, and Douglas Ln.
Two DUI Arrests During Fireworks Traffic
On July 11th as officers were managing the traffic after the annual Groton/New
London Fireworks, they responded to a car vs. pole crash on Route 85 by Lakes Pond
Rd. The operator was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. This resulted in the
road being closed which caused extensive traffic backups. Immediately after the road
was reopened and traffic began to flow, Sgt Bushwack began heading south on Route
85 when he discovered a vehicle with it’s hazard lights on that was parked in the
middle of the northbound lane by the Speedbowl. 
Sgt Bushwack observed that
traffic was traveling around the car and the operator was asleep at the wheel. 
Upon
attempting to make contact with the operator he woke up and drove away from Sgt
Bushwack. 
The operator was ultimately stopped near the original crash scene and
was found to be intoxicated, and subsequently arrested.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls
Case Numbers
Arrests
Juvenile Arrests
Larcenies
Bus. Walkthroughs
Domestic Violence
Investigations
Traffic Crash
DUI Investigations
EDP/Welfare
Check
School Checks
Motor Vehicle
Stops
Written Warnings
Infractions
Verbal Warnings
MV Summons
Officer Abram 
35 stops
30 
Officer Ewing 
33 stops
Officer Morgan 
28 stops
” 
Officer Rogers 
24 stops
S16 
S10 
89 
9% 
101 
8&7
Badge Number
99 
106 
102 
109 
60 
105 
$15
W
6 
75 
83 
Ot
1902
150
47
2
18
332
53
56
43
640
348
134
138
Si7 
74

Page 2 
Patrol Report
Officers Respond to Nonfatal Drowning at Pleasure Beach
On July 22nd Officer Winakor, Officer Morgan, Officer Rogers, and Sgt Caler responded to the private por-
tion of Pleaure Beach for a reported drowning. Officer Winakor was the first to arrive on scene and discov-
ered that bystanders had brought the victim shore where she was experiencing significant respiratory distress.
Ofc Winakor fully removed the victim to dry land and rendered aid until members of Waterford Fire Depart-
ment and Waterford Ambulance arrived on scene.
Officers Assist ELPD with Capture of Felony Domestic Violence Suspect
On July 25th at 4:30 pm Sgt Caler, Inv McComic, Ofe Donovan, and Ofe Morgan responded to an address in
Quaker Hill to assist ELPD with serving a felony domestic violence arrest warrant. 
Prior to responding to
the residence, Sgt Caler held a briefing and developed a plan with the officers. 
The wanted subject was out
on almost $1,000,000 in bonds and the new warrant had a $600,000 bond for strangulation charges. They
developed a plan to surround the residence and call the subject out. 
Sgt Caler deployed his less-lethal shot-
gun to ensure that a less-lethal option was immediately available if it was needed. Upon responding to the
residence they determined that the wanted subject had been dropped off from a boat on the shore of Jordan
Cove. They found him on a dock and he was initially not responsive to their call outs. 
When he did even-
tually respond he was very agitated and confrontational. He went into the water and tried to get the officers
to follow him. Through excellent de-escalation from the ELPD officer and Sgt Caler they were able to coax
him out of the water and get him into custody without incident. This incident was a great example of how
proper planning, coordination, and communication can result in a successful outcome.
On July 2nd Ofe Ewing, Ofc Morgan, Ofe Fredricks, Sgt Firmin, and members of Waterford Fire Dept and the Waterford Ambulance Service participated in a
Coffee with a Cop event at the Waterford Public Library.
POLICE

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
July 2026
e 
On July 6 Percy had the pleasure of meeting alongside the East Lyme Police Depart-
ment for coffee with a cop at the new Mystic Market.
e 
Percy and his Hodges attended Harkness State Park Kids Day where they were able to
watch their first bike parade!
e 
Took in a senior guinea pig that had lost some of the mobility, with a healthy diet, he
was able to move again and sent to Country School to live out his days!
e« 
ACO conducted a wellness check of a Waterford resident with animals in the home.
Resident signed over 27 year old African gray parrot. The bird was given to a parrot
sanctuary in Rhode Island
e 
A two week old kitten that had been abandoned in Waterford, attended K9 Chases’
birthday party along with Percy and Hodges at the Groton Library
East
Waterford 
Lyme
Calls for Service 
74 
30
After Hour Call Outs 
6 
il
Tickets Issued 
0 
0
Warnings Issued 
1 
0
Dog Bites 
3 
5
Animals Redeemed 
6 
1
Animals Adopted 
5 
0
Animals DOA 
2 
il
Huthanized 
0 
0
Total Processed 
14 
®
Money Taken In 
190 
20
‘Donations 
10 
5
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
July 2026
}
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Waterford Town Hall, the Waterford Community Center, the
Waterford Library, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Tractor Supply, and the Waterford IT
Department. Held Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library. Attended K-9 Chase’s
Birthday Party at the Groton Library. Visited June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation to
interact with scouts from Waterford and all across New England.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 10 follow-ups with DV victims. Visited Safe
Futures Camp Hope to interact with juvenile that are part of their program. Reviewed DV
reports to make sure they were completed properly.
Interaction with Youth Services: Visited Camp Dash for Touch A Truck, Firetruck Spray
Day, and multiple other times.
in 
ata 
y
Officer Wellness: Hodges visited Waterford Dispatch and the Groton Town Police
Department. Interacted with guests at a New London Police Promotion Pinning
Ceremony. Attended a Veterans Rally Point Meeting and obtained resources for officers
with military backgrounds. Visited New London Probation for National Probation Officer
Wellness Week. Visited Mystic Aquarium for Law Enforcement Family Day to interact with
police survivor families.
Interaction with Youth Officers: Visited Waterford Country School Camp Cuheca and
Waterford Schools Summer Academy multiple times. Visited Waterford Parks & Rec
Summer Playground for Touch A Truck, Firetruck Spray Day, and multiple other times.
Visited Waterford High School for Hodges to interact with employees and athletes.
Interaction with Senior Services: Revamped the Senior Living Facility Incident Report
Form. Visited Civita Care Bayview, Greentree Manor, Atria Crossroads Place, and New
London Rehab to provide them with the new form and to have Hodges interact with
residents. Attended Senior Coffee Talk and Coffee with a Vet.
Harkness Park Bike Rodeo: Attended the July 4 themed bicycle parade and handed out
free bike helmets to attendees.
Community Clean-up: Organized kids from Camp Dash to volunteer to pickup trash in the
Mago Point Boat Launch area. Waterford Youth Services, Waterford Ambulance,
Waterford Police, Waterford Public Works assisted with the pickup. Organized a pizza
party and a visit from Hodges and Chase to reward the kids. The pizza was donated by
Crown Pizza.
Internship: Accepting and reviewing resumes for the Fall College Internship.