Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Waterford Town Hall Auditorium
10/13/26 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Email from Sgt. Matthew Fedor recognizing several officers for a job well done
b. Correspondence from a citizen expressing deep gratitude for officers handling of a situation
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a. Training Report for September
b. 
K9 Reports for September
c. Youth Report for September
d. 
Investigative Services Report for September
e. Support Services Report for September
f. 
Patrol Report for September
g. Animal Control Report for September
h. Community Engagement Report for September
Old Business:
None

New Business:
a. 
Introduction of intern llanna Falcigno,a student at CT State Community College
b. 
Review of 2027 Meeting Schedule
c. 
Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews and possible action

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 
Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner J. Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule,
Commissioner M. Gelinas
ABSENT: 
Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: 
Chief D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, LT P. Flanagan, LT A. Farrior,
Training Officer M. Bellos
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gamble called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. A
Quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC INPUT:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
accept the August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.

CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. 
Training Report for August
August report was received.
b. K9 Reports for August
August report was received.
c. 
Youth Reports for August
August report was received.
d. Investigative Services for August
August report was received.
e. 
Support Services Report for August
August report was received.
f. 
Patrol Report for August
August report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for August
August report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for August
August report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Ferland updated the Commission on the current use of ALPR cameras and upcoming
legislation.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to enter
into Executive Session and at 5:29 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:44 p.m.
No votes or actions were taken while in Executive Session.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
espectfully DN, by:
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

From: Matthew Fedor <mafedor@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:15 PM
To: Andrew Farrior <AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Patrick Flanagan <pflanagan@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Marine Patrol - Capsized Boat - 3 People Rescued
LT’s
CFS 2600034763
On 9/5/26 at approximately 1030 AM, Det Carroll and Ofc Fredricks were working Marine
Patrol. Upon conducting their routine patrol past Millstone, Det Carroll observed a capsized
sailboat. They quickly responded and were able to rescue three people out of the water. The
subjects, who were floating in their lifejackets, advised they had been in the water for
approximate 30 minutes with no way of calling for assistance. Det Carroll and Ofc Fredricks
transported the subjects to their mooring and no injuries/medical attention was required.
| did not learn about this until later in the day, but | do believe they should be recognized for
their quick and coordinated response that rescued three people that were in dangerous
situation.
Sergeant Matthew Fedor #S17
Waterford (CT) Police Department
41 Avery Lane Waterford CT 06385
Phone — 860-442-9451, ext 2315 or ext 2284
Fax — 860-443-3953
Cell — 860-460-9950
Email — mafedor@waterfordct.org

Diane Driscoll
From: 
David Ferland
Sent: 
Monday, September 14, 2026 4:07 PM
To: 
Diane Driscoll
Subject: 
FW: Online Form Submittal: General Online Report
Chief,
Please see the below correspondence from a citizen regarding the handling of a call for a juvenile experiencing an
emotional crisis on Sunday 09/13. The juvenile is a foster child that was placed at the home by DCF and she had been
exhibiting some concerning behaviors. As is often the case, the concerning behaviors fell short of the requirements for an
emergency committal, but the officers were able to convince her to go the hospital voluntarily. The citizen was unable to
catch the names of the officers, however I reviewed the BWC footage and determined it was Officer Ewing and Officer
Morgan. The citizen couldn’t have described how the officers handled the call any better. Every part of the call was
handled with extreme care and compassion. Officer Ewing was primary and handled the call perfectly. After determining
the course of action, Officer Ewing began gathering the necessary info/names from the caller. While he did that, Officer
Morgan remained with the juvenile. While Officer Morgan was with the juvenile he engaged her in conversation and
continued to add to the rapport that Officer Ewing established. The officers are definitely deserving of recognition for
how they handled this call.
Diane, could you please add this to the agenda for next month’s Police Commission Meeting. Thank you.
Lieutenant Andrew Farrior #L
From: noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 12:10 AM
To: Sergeants Office <wpd@waterfordct.org>; David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>; Patrick Flanagan
<pflanagan@waterfordct.org>; Nicole VanOverloop <nvanoverloop@waterfordct.org>; Andrew Farrior
<AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Online Form Submittal: General Online Report
General Online Report
First Name
Last Name
Address
Birth Date
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Phone Number
Type of Complaint
If other, please explain
Location of Issue
Do you need to speak with an
officer?
Please Provide Details
Other
Officer Recognition Expressing Gratitude of Exceptional
De-escalation & Care
HE 
Quaker Hill
No
| am reaching out to express my deepest gratitude for
the officers who responded to a non-emergency call at
my sisters house late tonight (Sunday, September 13th)
regarding a 16-year-old youth in an acute emotional
crisis.
| specifically requested assistance to help handle a
difficult situation, and the officers who arrived went
above and beyond in their professionalism, empathy,
and care:
* They arrived discreetly without lights, immediately
preventing an escalation of stress in the neighborhood
and home.
* They used incredible de-escalation skills, speaking to
the youth with complete respect and dignity. Because of
their calm approach, she voluntarily agreed to go with
EMS for treatment without panic or force.
* Before leaving, one officer took the time to express
sympathy and offer a heartfelt apology that he couldn't
do more for her in that moment. | assured him that he did
exactly what was needed.
The officer's approach, showing up without lights, de-
escalating calmly, treating her with dignity, and
acknowledging the pain of a broken system, is exactly
what trauma-informed policing should look like. Ina
situation that could have been terrifying and traumatic for
a vulnerable teenager, these officers showed true
community policing, compassion, and restraint.
While | did not catch their names in the moment, | hope
you can check the logs to identify these officers and
ensure this praise is placed in their personnel files. They
deserve to be recognized for their outstanding work.

With sincere appreciation,
Shawn
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
September 2026
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 206 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Surdo #60 
Total
Infractions 
8 
62 
10 
80
warnings 
19 
51 
43 
113
misdemeanor 
0 
12 
1 
13
* Officer Surdo was assigned as range officer for two weeks during this period
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- 
None to report at this time
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- 
None to report at this time.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- 
Complaint on Daniels Ave that vehicle are speeding up and down the hill passing Middle St. and High St.
- 
Complaint of speeding and crosswalk violations on Route 1 near Vets Field. Ongoing enforcement presence in
this area.
- 
Complaint of excessive car volume on William St. (Dead end). Will be monitoring issues on this road.
- 
Complaint of dump trucks speeding on Way Hill Rd. No violations observed, roadwork at the end of Butlertown
Rd at Montville line has ended and was the probable reason for an increase in dump trucks on this road.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
- 
Request for a blind driveway sign at 1071 Hartford Tpke (Route 85). Requester was advised to speak to neighbor
about improving the line of sight, or speak with DOT about trimming back some vegetation. The area is a straight
away in the area between Charter Oak Credit Union and the Waterford Speedbowl.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 
Jack O’Keefe Memorial Run (10/3/2026)
- 
Terry Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Walk (10/04/2026)
- 
Safe Futures Walk (10/04/2026)
- 
Addy’s Run 5k (10/18/2026)
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
- 
Ongoing roadway construction off Maple Rd and side streets. Reclaiming has been completed and the paving
should start in the first week of October.
- 
Roadway construction for the Mago Point section of town will be ongoing for the first several weeks of October,
with reclaiming starting on October 5, 2026.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
September 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)
mupto30mph 
m31-40mph 
41+ mph
mupto 25 mph 26-35 mph 36-45 mph 46+ mph
4. 
Niantic River Road southbound near Old Niantic
2. Clark Lane southbound near Clark Lane Middle
River Road. 
(30 mph Zone)
School 
(30 mph zone)
| 
= 10% 0% 
14%
upto 30 mph 
@ 31-40 
mph 41-50 mph = 50+ mph
mupto30mph m31-40 mph 
41-50mph 
50+ mph 
4 
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
September 2026
Map of Traffic stops made by the Traffic Unit for the month of September. Areas of concentration are shown to be
Route 32, Route 85, Route 1, and Cross Road. Roads such as Clark Lane, Old Norwich Road, Old Colchester Road.
Oswegachie Road, and Fog Plain Road were also directed enforcement areas for the month.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY
TRAINING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 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 two current
vacancies.
Recruit Status: Officer Wojcik has started his abbreviated field training. This
will be about four weeks of training, and so far his Field Training Officers have said
he is doing very well.
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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2026
Officer Mack, Officer Morgan, Officer Arpin,
and Officer Sabilia attended a three-day Rifle
Operator Course. This course was taught by
our in-house firearms instructors here at the
police department and at our firearms range.
This class certifies officers to carry a rifle while =
on patrol.
Officer Epps and Officer Barrows attended a
two week Basic Crash Investigation training
located at the Bristol Police Department. This
class is the first class needed to be part of the
Accident Investigation Team and is the first in a series of trainings to potentially
become an accident reconstructionist.
Officers attended a hands on use of force roll call training at our police depart-
ment taught by Officer Fredricks and Detective Bonkowski. This training taught
officers various defensive moves and skills to use for if they were to ever be ina
situation where they needed to protect themselves from a suspect. Handcuffing
training was done as well.
Officer Charron and Officer Jordan attended recertifica- 
|
tion training. This is a week long training hosted by the 
|
Law Enforcement Council (LEC) that gives officers all of
the required training they need in order recertify and
|pgmaintain their POSTC certification to stay police officers.
The firearms instructors hosted rifle qualifications for the
officers at the department that carry a rifle. This is a
= four hour training that has officers qualify on their rifle
as well as go over various shooting exercises to maintain
and improve their skills. There are malfunction drills,
@ 
moving drills, as well as some timed drills for speed just
to name a few.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
September 2026
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 1
2026 Uses: 18
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 4
2026 Uses: 29
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ 
On September 12, 2026, Officer Genung and K9 Ozzy participated in a K9 demo
for the Camp Harkness Foundation Fall Festival.
Tico
¢ 
On September 23, 2026, Officer Surdo conducted a motor vehicle stop and the
operator immediately exited the vehicle, failing to obey his verbal commands.
The operator was detained and a large knife was located on the back seat. K9
Tico was deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and he did not display any
alert behavior.
¢ 
On September 29, 2026, the Waterford Police Department received a phone call
regarding a male driving erratically through a parking lot wearing a mask and
holding a knife. The vehicle was located and due to the operator’s actions and
previous hostile interactions by the operator, a high-risk motor vehicle stop was
conducted. Officer Surdo deployed K9 Tico on a leash. The operator was taken
into custody after an investigation was conducted.
¢ 
On September 29, 2026, Officer Surdo assisted Officer Reed with a motor vehi-
cle stop. K9 Tico was deployed for an exterior open air sniff of the vehicle and
showed alert behavior. A hand search was conducted and no contraband was lo-
cated.
¢ 
On September 30, 2026, Officer Surdo assisted Trooper Flanagan of the Connect-
icut State Police on a motor vehicle stop. Through Trooper Flanagan’s investiga-
tion, K9 Tico was deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and he did not ex-
hibit alert behavior.
Monthly Training
¢ 
Monthly K-9 training was conducted on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 in obedience, track-
ing, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
September 2026
Officer Malbaurn had to escort a parent off the WHS campus after she be-
came unruly in a meeting with staff. She has since been trespassed.
>
Officer Malbaurn conducted an investigation into the theft of a vape detec-
tion device from WHS and it resulted in a juvenile referral to the Youth Di-
version Team.
Officer Malbaurn assisted staff at the Friendship School with a child custo-
dy issue.
>
>
+ Officer Malbaurn assisted the School Psychologist with arranging the
transport of a student to the hospital for an evaluation.
+ 
Officer Lane taught an 8th grade class on the dangers of sexting.
Officer Lane taught a 7th grade class on the dangers of Driving Under the
Influence.
-
Officer Lane chaperoned the Senior Sunrise event at Waterford Beach.
>
Officer Winters conducted lockdown drills at Oswegatchie and Quaker Hill
School.
>
¢ 
Officer Winters did a car seat install.
+ Officer Winters assisted the staff at Quaker Hill School with a child custo-
dy issue.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
September 2026
In the month of September 2026 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with
25 investigations.
Current Active Investigations (18 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide-1 
Pistol/Vendor Permits-4
Burglary-2 
Skimmer—1
Scam—1 
Fraud—3
Larceny —2 . 
Sex Assault—1
Abuse/Neglect—1 
Juvenile Sex Assault—1
Car Breaks—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Search 
Background 
Arrests 
Sex
hi
Numbers 
Warrants 
eaeers 
Assaults
48 
21 
7 
12 
15
Phone Extract 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery
Deaths
16 
iL 
2 
6

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
September 2026
September 2026 Updates:
Detective Bonkowski attended a week long training in Hoover, Alabama as part of her continuing education in
cellular telephone extractions. The National Computer Forensic Institute hosted the training entitled Digital
Evidence Investigations. We received a mobile data pilot for the imaging of cellular telephones and extractions
for Detective Bonkowski’s participation in the training.
As one of our agencies firearms instructors, Detective Carroll was assigned for a week at the Waterford Police
Department Firing range while we conducted rifle certifications.
Investigative Services transported a male subject from The Corrigan Radgowki Correctional Center in
Montville, Connecticut to the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, Vermont. This was after the
subject waved his extradition to Connecticut in April of 2026 from Vermont and was transported by Waterford
Detectives to complete serving his time in Connecticut.
A female subject was found guilty of depositing over $410k of stolen funds at a Charter Oak Bank and is
awaiting sentencing. This case was run by the United States Treasury Service. The Treasury Service reached out
to Detective Bonkowski regarding a cellular telephone that was evidence in the case. Detective Bonkowski
completed a cellphone extraction of the cellular telephone then provided the information to the Treasury Service
assisting in this case.
Lieutenant VanOverloop attended a Pistol Permit Denial Hearing after it was determined that the person seeking
a pistol permit was not deemed suitable. The person then appealed the findings to the Pistol Permit Denial
Board. The Board found in favor of the Waterford Police Department.
Senior Supervisory Inspector Michael Shelton from Rocky Hill, CT and Detective Sergeant Avdevich conducted
follow up in regards to the Kyle Seidel homicide from 2012.
September 2026 Investigations:
Investigator McComic responded to the report of a juvenile female sexual assault victim. 
It was later
determined that the juvenile female was having a mental health episode that a sexual assault did not occur.
Detective O'Connell was assigned to investigate a report of a juvenile sexual assault that was reported through
The Department of Children and Families. The alleged abuse was occurred while residing with the juvenile’s
mother in Groton, CT. It was found that the juvenile was now residing with her father in Waterford, CT. The
case was referred to the Groton City Police Department.
Detective Carroll was assigned a Community Service Officer Background Investigation. This case is ongoing
and near completion.
Investigator McComic was assigned a complaint of inappropriate sexual contact between an employee and a
supervisor at a local eatery. This case is ongoing.
Detective O’Connell was assigned a weapons compliance check in regards to an individual who was deemed
unfit to possess firearms by the State Special Licensing Unit based on cognitive decline. The individuals spouse
was contacted and the issue was rectified.
Detective Carroll was assigned an armed robbery by a male suspect at the Bestway Mobil 6 (RTE 1) The male
suspect displayed a knife, and succeeded in acquiring an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing of foot.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
September 2026
Internship: Intern Falcigno shadowed the Records Department, Investigative Services,
Dispatch, and Evening Shift. She attended LEC Academy defensive tactics training and
Waterford Police rifle qualifications. She was given a tour of the POST Academy.
Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke about the Role of Police at Youth Promise.
Advance Services Programs: Conducting bi-annual follow-ups for all registrants. One new
registrant added to the program.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited New London Rehab. Attended Senior Beach Day.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims.
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K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Ledyard High School after the untimely passing of a teacher.
Attended a Groton HR Wellness Event, CT Veterans Stand Down Event, Niantic River Boat
Launch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and a Conn College Wellness Fair. Visited North
Stonington Elementary School multiple times after the untimely passing of a student.
Held Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library.
Officer Wellness: Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at the LEC Police Academy. Presented an
Officer Wellness/Peer Support Introduction to a new officer. Helped organize a day for the
chaplains to grill for the officers.
Camp Harkness Fall Fest: Organized police comfort dogs to attend and a Patrol K-9 Demo
to happen at the event.
Interaction with Youth Officers: Attended Waterford High School Picture Day and
Drinking & Sexting Prevention Classes at Clark Lane Middle School.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized first responders and citizens have causal conversations at
the Waterford Community Center. Free coffee and donuts were provided. Brought Hodges
to the Three Rivers Community College Coffee with a Cop.
Defensive Tactics Roll Call Training: Taught Waterford Police Officers various Gracie
Survival Tactics for defensive tactics roll call training.
Tip A Cop: Organized event where officers volunteered as wait staff at Longhorn to raise
$1,383 for the Connecticut Special Olympics.
Recruiting: Held a recruitment session at Quinnipiac University.

Records Activity
78 
-31%
Dl 
-25%
FO! Requests
Warrants
89 
-12%
Phone Calls
Walk in Assists 
83 
-7%
Background Checks 
15 
+15%
28 
-40%
Protective Orders
29) 
-3%
Officer Tasking Requests
+100%
Case Erasures
+200%
DCF Requests
Court Requests 
-80%
Abstracts 
+26%
+26%
-3%
Video Requests
Reports Accepted 
187
CISS Arrest Packets 
+47%
CSO Activity
Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests 
0
Firearms Transfers
Pistol Permits Issued
Walk In Complaints
Support Services Report
September 2026
Pistol Permits
Employment 
21
Miscellaneous
Peddler/Precious Permits
Warrant Follow Ups
The records department continues to assist lo-
cal PDs by sharing requested information for
investigations that overlap or involve suspects
in WPD cases. This month they assisted the
Guilford PD, New London PD, and New Canaan
PD on independent investigations. Our records
department persistently fosters open commu-
nication and cooperation with our neighboring
towns in accordance with FOI laws and under
supervisor discretion as required.
Records continues processing clean slate erasures
that the department has received and carefully re-
views each one to confirm that the charges being
erased are correct and match the charges already
reflected in our system. This additional verification
helps ensure that only the appropriate charges are
erased.
CSOs covered 59 shifts equaling 472 hours of
shift coverage. There is an ongoing back-
ground check for our newest CSO applicant.
Fingerprints

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
September 2026
Marine Patrol Rescues Three Subjects from Water
On September 5th Officer Fredricks and Detective Carroll were working the Marine
Patrol when they observed an overturned sailboat in the area of Millstone. They
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
located three subjects in the water that were unable to right the boat and were in need
of assistance. The three subjects were brought onboard the police boat and brought
to safety along with their sailboat.
Assist to NLPD- DUI Arrest
On September 7th the New London Police Department issued a “Be on the Lookout”
for a vehicle that was reported to have been chasing a female down a street while the
female was yelling for help in the south end of the city. 
While checking the south
end of Waterford, Officer Gorman located the vehicle and was able to stop it on
Braman Rd near Niles Hill Rd. 
The operator was found to be intoxicated and was
subsequently arrested. 
The operator’s blood alcohol content was later found to be
three times the legal limit. NLPD ultimately determined the incident that occurred in
their city wasn’t criminal.
Annual Tip-a-Cop Event at Longhorn Steakhouse
Several officers participated in the annual Tip-a-Cop event at the Longhorn Steak-
house and they were able to raise well over $1,000 for the Special Olympics.
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102 
106 
83 
74 
8 
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105 
108 
109 
111 
78 
97 
89
Badge Number
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: Infractions 
28
Officer Abram #104
Officer Suplita #98 
27 Stops
Officer Arpin #99 
26 Stops 
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Officer Ramos #107 
21 Stops
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2 
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Total Service Calls 
2325
Case Numbers 
144
Arrests 
46
Juvenile Arrests 
4
Larcenies 
16
Bus. Walkthroughs 
302
Domestic Violence 
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Investigations
Traffic Crash 
48
DUI Investigations 
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EDP/Welfare 
50
Check
School Checks 
6!
Motor Vehicle 
308
Stops
Written Warnings 
193
Verbal Warnings 
74
MV Summons
35 Stops
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S17) 
112 
S15 
S16 
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Patrol Report
Two Waterford Officer Receive MADD Award
On September 18th Officer Arpin and Officer Jordan attended the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Awards Ceremony at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Officer Jordan and Officer Arpin each received awards for
leading the Waterford Police Department in arrests for impaired driving in 2025.
Gas Station Robbed at Knifepoint
On September 21st at 9:28 pm Waterford officers responded to a robbery at the Best Way gas station located
at 6 Boston Post Rd. It was reported by the clerk that they were robbed by a male with a knife who fled on
foot toward New London. Two K-9 tracks were conducted with K-9’s from NLPD and CSP with negative
results. The patrol officers on scene then conducted a grid search of the surrounding area and were able to
locate the knife that was used as well as some of the stolen money.
Masked Subject with Knife Arrested After Scaring Stop & Shop Customers
On September 29th at 1:38 pm Waterford officers responded to the parking lot of Stop & Shop to investigate
the report of a male driving through the lot while wearing a mask and displaying a large knife. The male fled
the parking lot prior to the officers arriving, however upon checking the surrounding area they located him on
Miner Ln and were able to perform a traffic stop. The male was found to be in possession of a 9 inch fixed
blade knife, a mask, and a police baton. The male was subsequently arrested for Ilegal Possession of a
Weapon in a Motor Vehicle and Breach of Peace. It was later determined that the New London Police re-
ceived a report on the previous day of a male, who matched the description of the arrested male, driving
through parking lots while displaying a machete.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
September 2026
ACO Ryan attended the first Southeastern CT dog adoption and commu- 
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nity event at the new Montville Animal Control Facility. She was able to
adopt out “Gizmo”, a 16 year old Shih Tzu, at this event which was a hap-
py ending for him. 
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This month was a wild one for wildlife. A coyote wandered into some-
body’s basement, thankfully the home was not occupied at the time and
the coyote decided to vacate on his own overnight. Two owls also were in
need of rescuing, one has since been released and the other is still in the
very capable hands of a local wildlife rehabilitator.
ACO Tyson Dorn was hired as the new assistant Waterford / Kast Lyme
ACO. He has seven years of experience working as New London Animal
Control.
ACO Robert Yuchniuk formally retired 
East
from the Waterford / East Lyme ACO po- 
Waterford 
Lyme
sition. He was celebrated at a small cer- |Calls for Service 
70 
52
emony at the East Lyme Police Depart- 
|After Hour Call Outs 
3 
2
ment. 
Tickets Issued 
0 
0
Warnings Issued 
(0) 
0
‘Dog Bites 
5 
3
[Animals Redeemed. 
u/ 
1
Animals Adopted 
4 
0
Animals DOA 
0 
0
Huthanized 
0 
0
Total Processed 
11 
10
Money Taken In 
$170 
$220
‘Donations 
$5 
$190
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
September 2026
Internship: Intern Falcigno shadowed the Records Department, Investigative Services,
Dispatch, and Evening Shift. She attended LEC Academy defensive tactics training and
Waterford Police rifle qualifications. She was given a tour of the POST Academy.
Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke about the Role of Police at Youth Promise.
Advance Services Programs: Conducting bi-annual follow-ups for all registrants. One new
registrant added to the program.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited New London Rehab. Attended Senior Beach Day.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims.
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K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Ledyard High School after the untimely passing of a teacher.
Attended a Groton HR Wellness Event, CT Veterans Stand Down Event, Niantic River Boat
Launch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and a Conn College Wellness Fair. Visited North
Stonington Elementary School multiple times after the untimely passing of a student.
Held Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library.
Officer Wellness: Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at the LEC Police Academy. Presented an
Officer Wellness/Peer Support Introduction to a new officer. Helped organize a day for the
chaplains to grill for the officers.
Camp Harkness Fall Fest: Organized police comfort dogs to attend and a Patrol K-9 Demo
to happen at the event.
Interaction with Youth Officers: Attended Waterford High School Picture Day and
Drinking & Sexting Prevention Classes at Clark Lane Middle School.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized first responders and citizens have causal conversations at
the Waterford Community Center. Free coffee and donuts were provided. Brought Hodges
to the Three Rivers Community College Coffee with a Cop.
Defensive Tactics Roll Call Training: Taught Waterford Police Officers various Gracie
Survival Tactics for defensive tactics roll call training.
Tip A Cop: Organized event where officers volunteered as wait staff at Longhorn
Steakhouse to raise $1,383 for the Connecticut Special Olympics.
Recruiting: Held a recruitment session at Quinnipiac University.

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
www.waterfordpolice,org
David Perland 
: 
(860) 442-9451 TEL
Police Chief 
dferland@waterfordct.org
October 14, 2026
Mr. David Campo, Town Clerk
Waterford Town Hall
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Re: Police Commission meeting dates for calendar year 2027
Dear Mr. Campo:
The following is a list of regular scheduled meeting dates for the Board of Police Commission
Meetings for the year 2027 as approved at the October 13, 2026 Police Commission Meeting.
The meetings are scheduled for Monday unless otherwise noted, and will commence at 5:00 p.m.
It is important to note that all traffic related issues will be conducted during the regular scheduled
Police Commission Meetings.
JANUARY 11, 2027 
JULY 12, 2027
FEBRUARY 8, 2027 
AUGUST 9, 2027
MARCH 8, 2027 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2027
APRIL 12, 2027 
OCTOBER 12, 2027 (Tuesday)
MAY 10, 2027 
NOVEMBER 8, 2027
JUNE 7, 2027 
DECEMBER 13, 2027
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary