Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 10/13/2026

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 
Commissioner T. Sheridan, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner J. Dimmock,
Commissioner M. Gelinas
ABSENT: 
Commissioner C. Gamble
DEPARTMENT: 
Chief D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, LT P. Flanagan, LT A. Farrior,
Training Officer M. Bellos, Traffic Officer M. Devine,
Officer E. Fredricks & Hodges
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: Helen Kwasniewski of Quaker Hill spoke in favor of Flock cameras and
requested speed cameras on Bloomingdale Road.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.

CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. 
Training Report for September
September report was received.
b. K9 Reports for September
September report was received.
c. 
Youth Reports for September
September report was received.
d. Investigative Services for September
September report was received.
e. 
Support Services Report for September
September report was received.
f. 
Patrol Report for September
September report was received.
g. 
Animal Control Report for September
September report was received.
h. 
Community Engagement Report for September
September report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
a. 
Officer Fredricks made a brief statement. Intern Jlanna Falcigno, a CT State Community
College student, introduced herself to the Commission.
b. The 2027 BOPC Meeting schedule was reviewed. The June 7, 2027 date was found to be
incorrect and will be corrected to June 14, 2027.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve the 2027 BOPC Meeting Schedule with one correction. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to enter
into Executive Session and at 5:19 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:57 p.m.

No votes or actions were taken while in Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas
to extend offers for the current vacancies, contingent on the candidates successfully completing
the hiring process and background investigation, to the following candidates:
1. Justin Saad
2. Ayden Bousquet
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
www.waterford policeorg
David Ferland 
(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 14, 2027 
DECEMBER 13, 2027
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary