Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
7/11/2022 5:00 pm
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Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank you note from Intern Gage Phillips
b. Thank you letter form resident Michael Longsdorf and Family
c, Letter from Alan H. Gardiner/Gardiner Family Foundation
d. Email from Det. O’Connell acknowledging Officer Caler’s exceptional effort on bank robbery case
e. Rotary Club email
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
K9 Reports for June
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Investigative Services and Youth Reports for June
Training Report for June
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Records Report for June
Community Service Officer Report for June
Patrol Report for June
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Animal Control Report for June
h, Community Engagement Report for June
Old Business:
a. Letter to Planning & Zoning about Airbnb
b. Police Chief Selection Process

New Business:
a. Special Response Team update
b. Rotary Club membership offer
c. FBi National Academy

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
06/13/2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 82506832733
PRESENT: Chairman T. Sheridan, Commissioner J. Dimmock, Commissioner M. Gelinas
ABSENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Secretary C. Gamble
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, Lt. T.Silva, Lt. N. VanOverloop, Training Officer N. Surdo,
Traffic Officer J Nickerson, CSO A. Reed
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
LLL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QOUOR
Chairman Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:0
Police Department, A Quorum was established,
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1 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of the Waterford
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: |
. MOTION: Madeby Commissioner Gelinas andseconded by Commissioner Dimmock toaccepttheminutes from the May
9, 2022 Regular Meeting and the May 16, 2022 Special Meeting. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
a K-9 Reports for May
May reports were received.
b, Investigative Services & Youth Report for May
May reports were received.
«. Training Report for May
May report was received.

d. Records Report for May
May report was received.
e, CSO Report for May
May report was received.
f. Patrol Report for May
May report was received.
g. AnimalControlReport for May.
May report wasreceived.
h, Community Engagement Officer reports for May
May reports were received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Officer Nickerson discussed the speed bumps at the beach. Three will be purchased by
Recreation and Parks once final pricing and measurements are calculated.
b. Commissioner Dimmock is working on a draft for criteria relating to the Chief of Police
position. Data from other towns was also reviewed by Commissioner Dimmock. He is
drafting procedures to discuss whether the position is filled internally or externally or
in case there was ever a need for an Interim Chief.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. The Chief provided a flyer for a seminar that the town is offering to all officials and board members.
The seminar is June 29, 2022, with Kevin Booker, Jr. Chief Balestracci mentioned he attended a
similar seminar with the same presenter and was very impressed and recommended it if they were
able to attend,
b. Chief Balestracci updated the commission as to the unanimous RTM vote in reference to the inter-
local SRT agreement with Ledyard PD.
c. Discussion about mutual aid to the City of New London for Sailfest in July.
d. Discussion ensued about short-term property rentals in town and responsibilities of the police
department. Chief Balestracci mentioned issues that could be addressed by the department and the
responsibilities of Planning and Zoning on the issue, Chief Balestracci advised that very few calls
related to short-term rentals have been received by the department.
e. Chief Balestracci updated the commission on the fiscal year budget, indicating he didn’t expect any
out of series transfers will be needed to close the budget cycle.
f. Chief Balestracci updated the commission on the new mobile data computers that have all been
installed in the cruisers as the previous equipment had reached the end of its life expectancy and was
failing.

MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to adjourn the meeting at
5:40 p.m. Passed unanimously. x
Respectfully submitted by:
Recording Secretary

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You never think that an accident will happen to you, until one day it does; and before you know
it, courageous first responders come to your rescue. True heroes swoop in at a moment’s notice
and save members of their community in life-threatening times of need.
On Friday, April 29, 2022, I was cutting down a tree on my property when a limb came crashing
down on me, knocking me unconscious. My wife dialed 9-1-1 as I was bleeding profusely, not
knowing whether J was going to survive. She was petrified, to say the least, and truly felt
helpless, I was taken by ambulance to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and from there I was
airlifted by Life Star to Hartford Hospital for specialized neuro care for a traumatic brain injury.
I don’t remember much about the first few days, but I know it could have turned from horrific to
tragic, had it not been for selfless first responders, like you, taking the proper immediate actions
to save my life. Your actions, your professionalism, and your care saved my family froma
tragedy.
To the complete strangers who provided swift, exceptional care during the most terrifying
moment of my life, THANK YOU!! I can never thank you enough for the work you do every
day. I will never be able to fully express my deepest and sincerest gratitude from myself and my
family for the incredible individuals who affected the outcome of this accident, which was
nothing short of a miracle. I owe you my life and am committed to honoring your selfless actions
and dedication.
Because of your incredible work ethic, expertise, and care, 1 will now get to meet my first
grandson in August, and for that I am forever thankful.
Sincerely,
Michael Longsdorf

GARDINER FAMILY FOUNDATION ,
P.O. Box 717 WaTERFORD, CT 06385
(860) 444-1177
June 16, 2022
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Dept
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385-2202
RE: $50,000 Grant over Five Years - $10,000/yr - Unrestricted
Dear Chief:
\t was my pleasure to speak with you last month, about making a Family
Foundation-Grant to the Waterford Police Department, in the amount of $50,000, payable
in $10,000 installments over five years. While it was my intent to deliver this check in
person, | am in and out of town for the next couple of weeks and wanted to get the first
installment to you without delay.
When we talked before, | made some suggestions as to possible uses, But|
recognize that as Chief, you know best where the Grant would benefit the Department
most. Hence, this Grant is completely unrestricted and may be used as you see fit.
You may expect to receive the annual installments in mid-June of every year.
My family appreciates the men & women serving in the Waterford Police
Department, locking out for the safety of our community. Thank you!
With my best wishes, | am,
Sincerely yours,
Alan H. Gardiner
Treasurer
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From: David Ferland
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 7:02 AM
To: Marc Balestracci
Subject: FW: Officer Caler
FY! for Police Commission meeting.
Lieutenant David P. Ferland #L1
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
860-442-9451 x2328
FAX-860-443-3953
dferland@waterfordct.org
From: Andrew Farrior
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2022 4:35 PM
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Ce: Zachary Caler <zcaler@waterfordct.org>
Subject: FW: Officer Caler
Lt Ferland,
Please see Det O’Connell’s email below. I share the same sentiment as him. I was extremely impressed with
the attention to detail and the manner in which the information was arranged. I have cc’d Ofc Caler on this.
Sergeant Andrew Farrior #818
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT
Office- (860) 442-9451 ext 2392
Fax- (860) 443-3953
From: Todd O'Connell <toconne!l@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2022 2:27 PM
To: Andrew Farrior <AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Officer Caler
Sergeant Farrior:

Asa result of the department’s coordinated efforts to investigate the Bank robbery over the weekend, | prepared a
search warrant today for the backpack you seized. | wanted to take a minute to acknowledge what | thought was
exceptional report writing by Officer Caler.
As part of preparing the warrant, | reviewed his report outlining his contact with the subjects. Officer Caler’s
organization, and attention to detail were above and beyond my expectations. In my opinion, his extra effort deserves
to be recognized and | didn’t want it to go unnoticed.
Thank you for all of your efforts yesterday,
Detective Todd O'Connell
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT. 06385
Inv. Services (860) 442-0645
toconnell@waterfordct.org

Marc Balestracci
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From: Victor Ferry <VHKMF@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 2:18 PM
To: Marc Balestracci
Cc: Anne Ogden; Cathy Gonyo
Subject: Wtfd Rotary proposal re Eric Fredrick's
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To: Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford, CT Police Department
Marc,
The Waterord Rotary membership present at the June 27 meeting was duly impressed with the presentation and
commitment demonstrated by Officer Eric Fredericks and his companion, “Officer Hodges,” during the presentation on
the numerous responsibilities he undertakes as Community Police Officer. In fact, the club would be delighted if you
were to appoint him as WPD representative to Waterford Rotary with full sponsorship to Rotary meetings typically twice
monthly on Mondays throughout the year; holiday observances excepted. He would then become an official part of
Rotary’s commitment to Service Above Self in Waterford. This is not an unusual request as many police departments
sponsor officer membership in Rotary with mutual community benefits resulting. We think Officer Fredericks is an
“excellent fit” for membership in our club.
Thank you for considering this request,
Vic Ferry, writing on behalf of Waterford Rotary
41 year Waterford Rotarian
Sent from my iPad

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
*June 2022«
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received numerous complaints for speeding, parking and other traffic violations. These
complaints are directly related to the uptick in summer traffic and are consistently being attended to.
Construction Projects:
New construction projects including housing and commercial developments were received and reviewed. Some
plans will need further review and action.
Road Permits
Road Use permits for several events including John Kelly Road race, Terri Broduer Cancer Walk, Back the Blue
motorcycle ride and others were completed. Those permits needing State approval were also sent to the state.
Display Trailers
The trailers were used to inform drivers of the roadwork being completed on Cross Road and to help with
pedestrian safety near Pleasure Beach.
Training
T.O. attended a week long tactical leadership course
T.O. began training Ofc Brown to assist with the traffic position.

Officer Epps
Waterford Police
K9 Usage
June 2022
K9 Neo
| Usage Date | Description |
WPD Case #
6/16/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1220, K9 Neo was requested to
assist in a narcotics search at 269 Flanders Road in East Lyme.
ELPD officer advised they had been in communication with an
individual in regards to a narcotics transaction. K9 Neo was
deployed for a narcotics search of the vehicle and showed alert
behavior for the presence of narcotics in the center console area. No
narcotics were located.
CAD# 2022-
13967
6/16/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1300 hours, K9 Neo conducted a
narcotics search of the backpacks of the seniors going on their senior
trip. K9 Neo did not show any alert behavior for the presence of
narcotics.
CAD# 2022-
13973
6/18/2020
On the stated date at approximately 0750 hours, Officers responded
to a larceny at Citgo Gas, 122 Boston Post Road. Officers were able
to locate the suspect on Miner Lane. The suspect claimed he had a
backpack that had stolen merchandise inside that he had left in the
wooded area on Miner Lane. K9 Neo was deployed for an article
search of the wooded area and he did not locate a backpack.
2022-01034
6/18/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1055 hours, Officer responded to
a bank robbery at People’s Bank, 716 Broad Street Extension. The
clerk advised the male was last seen exiting out the door and through
the parking lot towards Jefferson Avenue. K9 Neo was deployed for
a track and he continued South on Jefferson and into the St. Mary’s
cemetery. K9 Neo continued tracking in the southwest direction
through the cemetery towards the wood line. K9 Neo lost the track
along the wood fine.
2022-01037

6/25/2022
On the stated date at approximately 1810 hours, I was dispatched to a
motor vehicle accident with injuries on Route 32 just prior to the
Montville town line. It was determined the passenger of a scooter
involved had fled the scene on foot. K9 Neo was deployed for a
track and he continued northbound on Route 32. After approximately
4 mile, K9 Neo mad a right turn onto Power House Road and
continued eastbound. At the end of the street K9 Neo lost the track
and could not reacquire.
2022-01081

Officer
Waterford Police
K9 Usage
June 2022
K9 Ozzy
Genung
[ Usage Date | Description | WPD Case #
6/12/22 GCPD officers requested a K9 for an MV search. I CAD#: 2022-0013581
spoke with officers who stated that they had a vehicle
stopped and had seen the occupants conduct hand to
hand narcotic transactions. Officers removed the
occupants of the vehicle prior to my search and
located crack cocaine and several bags of fentanyl on
the passenger.
K9 Ozzy was deployed for an exterior search where he
showed alert behavior on both the driver and
passenger front door seams. K9 Ozzy was deployed
for an interior search and showed alert behavior on the
passenger seat. A subsequent search of the vehicle by
officers yielded a digital scale with narcotic residue
and several empty wax paper baggies but no additional
narcotics.
6/15/22 A K9 demo was conducted at Oswegatchie school. CAD#: 2022-0013825
6/16/22 A bag sniff was conducted at WHS for the senior trip. | CAD#: 2022-0013973
No narcotics were located.
6/18/22 K9 Ozzy was deployed for an article search in the Case #: 2022-01037

woods across from 22 Yorkshire Dr. We entered the
woods via a well-worn trail commonly used by dirt
bike and ATV riders to access the old airport. After
entering the trail, I observed fresh shoe impressions in
the loose dirt. we came to an intersection where K9
Ozzy turned left, going with the wind. He continued
on down a trail but did not continue to show interest. I
terminated the search and we returned to the cruisers.
6/18/22
K9 Ozzy was deployed for a second search of the
same area, but continued straight at the intersection
where he had previously turned left. While continuing
down the trail, i observed numerous shoe impressions
consistent with the ones observed at the trail head by
the roadway. We followed the trail for several hundred
yards, continually observing the shoe impressions
before I terminated the track for K9 Ozzy's safety.
Case #: 2022-01037
June 2022 Usages: 5
Total 2022 Usages: 25

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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June 2022
During the month of June 2022 Investigative Services Division was assigned or assisted with
19 new cases,
Current Active Investigations (89 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Sex Assault—3 Sex Offender Registry Violation— 2
Burglary—7 Larceny—4 Untimely—sS
Pistol Permits—15 Fraud—4 Overdose—2
Background Checks—9 IB.C.—1 Robbery—1
Neighborhood Watch
The meeting, overseen by Det. Sgt. Mike Fedor, was held on June 29, 2022 in the Waterford Police Training
Room. The neighborhoods of North Rd, Pleasure Beach, Roxwood Road, Myrock and Rope Ferry Condos
attended. Topics discussed were related to pedestrians at Pleasure Beach and reduction of speeders on My-
rock, Members believe the “Nip it in Bin” campaign has resulted a reduction in littering of “nip” bottles.
Community Engagement Officer and “Hodges” attended to discuss upcoming community events.
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Amount Recovered - Search Sex Arrests
Numbers Investigated Seized Warrants Assaults
115 $78,315.50 | $15,095.00 22, 9 9
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Background
Deaths Checks
3 1 7 9 1 vi

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
VN Investigative Services
Division POLICE
June 2022
June 2022 Arrests:
« Alexander Muench (28) of Stonington, CT was charged with Criminal Trespass Second and Disorderly
Conduct.
June 2022 Investigations:
Trespass— Investigator Zaldivar was called out to the home of a 2 elderly residents that had an unknown
male enter their home through an unlocked door at 3:00 A.M. The intruder was confronted upon entering a
bedroom and fled. Invest. Zaldivar was able to locate a similar incident in near by community that occurred
during the daylight hours. The police in that jurisdiction were able to identify the male but no crime had been
committed. Through additional investigation the intruder was tied to the crime in Waterford. The male was
arrested via warrant.
Unattended Death Investigation - Detective’s began investigations into 4 deaths within the Town. The
investigations ranged from an apparent suicide, to a resident with medical issues, a male located deceased
inside a parked vehicle and lastly a 69-year-old with an unknown medical history. None of the deaths had
signs of violence and no obvious injury’s were observed. Working with the Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner, official causes of death will be determined.
Bank Robbery—Detective O’Connell completed an investigation into a bank robbery that the Patrol Division
made the initial response to. With the assistance of the patrol units and WPD K9, Det. O’Connell processed
the scene for evidence. A Patrol Officer received a tip from a citizen who recognized our suspect from social
media and were able to stop and identify the male. Further investigation by Det. O’Connell led to the
execution of a search warrant which provide evidence to obtain an arrest warrant. Division members are
actively working to locate and arrest the suspect.
Task Force Officer Report:
SNTF-East was part of a DEA investigation that took several months to complete. On June 29th this joint
investigation lead the execution of (4) four search warrants and multiple Arrest Warrants. This case had a
direct ties to Southeastern CT.
SNTF-East conducted a joint operation in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Organized Crime
Unit. The case was in Portland, CT at a motorcycle club conducting a "Drug flea market" for marijuana and
other narcotics, This was a large scale investigation and the search watrant resulted in over 20 arrest and a
multitude of seized evidence and currency.
TFO has (4) four active arrest warrants for individuals that are currently incarcerated within the Connecticut
Correctional system.

: | THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Report POLICE
June 2022
During the month of April SRO Lane and interim SRO Sylvestre completed
several community and school-related tasks:
Student Resource Officers—
Organized and assisted with end of year school related activities:
« High School Graduation—safety planning and organization
+ Contact with 24-year-old non-resident who thought they were authorized to attended high
school graduation ceremony
e Clark Lane Middle School—8th grade promotion safety planning and organization
« Elementary Schools—Attending, monitoring, and assisting with “Field Day” activities
+ Preparing for schedule for Patrol Division related to summer camps and school functions (SRO’s
return to patrol during the summer months)
« SRO Lane set up “High Five Friday” This event was held near the end of the school year and was
coordinated with various jurisdiction to greet school children as they start the day. In Waterford,
members from the Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS and Youth and Family services
participated in energetic morning High Fives. Then agencies posted picture on their social media
to memorialize the event. Waterford, East Lyme, Groton, New London, and Montville joined the
event. The event provided several benefits such as a large engagement with students, parents and
increased the energy and positivity for all while showing an increased security presence for school
day.
e Seniors banner was removed from Alumni field as a prank by some East Lyme students. SRO’s
were able to receive the banner undamaged and return it.
e SRO Lane completed “Pathfinders” Program with CLMS students. This program is used as a
leadership program for middle school students.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
June 2022 POLICE
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The application process for both entry level and certi-
fied police officer is open and scheduled to remain open to August 1. A
physical agility test was administered on June 18th at the Waterford
high School.
Recruit(s): Recruit McComic has completed shotgun and rifle familiar-
ization.
In-House Training(s): Sergeant Andrew Farrior and Training Officer
Nicolas Surdo conducted ATV training for six members of the police de-
partment. Evidence/Court Officer Gilbert Maffeo instructed a 2-day Ad-
vanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course at the
Law Enforcement Council, Norwich.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
June 2022
Traffic Officer Jake Nickerson attended a 5-day SWAT Team Leader Develop-
ment Course in Atlantic City, NJ. Hosted by the National Tactical Officers Associ-
ation (NTOA). The course focused on recruitment, selection & training of person-
nel, legal liability concepts, structure & leadership among many other concepts.
K9 Officer Nicholas Genung attended a 2-day Mechanical Shotgun Breaching In-
structor Course at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, NH. The course went over prop-
er selection of breaching equipment, proper use of equipment, and how to deploy a
breacher in a tactical team stack.
Sergeant Michael Firmin attended a 5-day Basic Instructor Development Course
at the Police Officers Standards Training Council, Meriden. The course once suc-
cessfully completed will allow the officer to apply for police instructor status with
the State of Connecticut POSTC.
Community Engagement Officer Eric Fredricks and Officer Mark Devine attend-
ed a 5-day CT Peer Support Training for L.E. course in Middletown. The course
focused on how to develop, implement and grow a peer support program. It intro-
duced them to mental health issues and how they affect those in LE and how to
incorporate chaplains and military support among many other important aspects
of a successful LE peer support system.
Detective Leigh Bonkowki, Detective Raymond Carroll and Investigator Taylor
Zaldivar attended a 5-day Advanced Interview and Interrogation course hosted by
BOWMAC Educational Services at POSTC. The class provided students with a
focus on what motivates the person being interviewed and how to capitalize on it
and proven strategies to enhance rapport with suspects, victims & witnesses, The
course.
Officer Nicholas Swarr and Officer Zachary Caler attended a 8-day Crime Scene
Procedure/Investigation course hosted by The Spector Criminal Justice Training
Network in New London. The class focused on initial response to the scene,
preservation of evidence, scene photography & evidence to process on scene and
evidence to seize and process at the PD.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
June 2022 POLICE
Detective Todd O’Connell attended the 2-day International Association of Finan-
cial Crimes Investigators Connecticut Chapter’s 9th Annual Spotlight on Fraud
Conference at Mohegan Sun Casino. Topics covered at the conference were facial
identification & recognition techniques, multiple organized retail crimes, crypto
currency investigations & elder financial exploitation.
Officer Robert Winters, John Bunce and Training Officer Nicolas Surdo attended
a 1-day GLOCK Armorers course at Farmington PD. The course focused on proper
maintenance of the firearm, repair, parts and proper inspection. The course pro-
vides a three year certification.
Sergeant Troy Gelinas attended a 4-day 2022 Symposium of Traffic Safety hosted
by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (PTM) in Orlando, FL.
The symposium focused on emerging technology and innovative solutions used in
both the crash reconstruction and highway safety fields.
Sergeant Michael Firmin attended a 5-day First Line Supervision course hosted
by The Spector Criminal Justice Training Network in Wolcott. The course focused
on legal issues, leadership and supervisor liability.
Lieutenant Nicole VanOverloop, Lieutenant David Ferland and Sergeant Troy
Gelinas attended a 3-day Simulation-Based Training for Command Post Person-
nel presented by BOWMAC Educational Services at POSTC. This is a manage-
ment level course that will strengthen response capabilities and address issues of
unified command. The course provided training necessary to develop plans, poli-
cies, and procedures to manage the response to a critical incident.
Investigator Taylor Zaldivar attended a 2-day Crime Scene Photography course
presented by Forensic Education hosted by Portsmouth, NH PD. The course cov-
ered crime scene documentation & photography, photographing fingerprints and
footwear impressions, controlling for light, night photography, & close-up photog-
raphy.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
June 2022
Officer Robert Winters attended a 3-day Senior Firearms Instructor Training
hosted by POSTC. The program is designed to provide advanced training and tac-
tical techniques and skills to firearms instructor. The course also provided an up-
date on legal decisions that affect the use of force by LE.
Lieutenant David Ferland attended a 1-day Crowd Control & Management—
Protecting First Amendment Rights presented by Eric Daigle, Daigle Law Group
hosted at POSTC. The purpose of this training is to establish guidelines for man-
aging crowds and preserving the peace during demonstrations and civil disturb-
ances.
Officer Stephen Rogers attended a four-day K9 Decoy school put on by the Con-
necticut Police Working Dog Association (CPWDA). The class focused on reading
the dog, signs of stress, safely working with the dog to prevent injuries, among
many more. The class was instructed by Officer Daniel Lane with Waterford Po-
lice Department and Chief Paul Hussey with Willimantic Police Department.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for JUNE 2022
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of: administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
TicketWritten | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls | Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
150 193 61 44 264 184 11
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests :
44 94 268 0 28 9
[Court Request Case Copies Abstracts |
30 3 401 |

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
June 2022
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 17
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 16
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 12
Employment 18
Miscellaneous 2
Peddler / Precious Permits 6
Total Fingerprints 26
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 44
Pistol Permits Issued 7
Initial Complaints (34's) #
Total 40
> Community Service Officer Austin Beebe has completed his training
> Community Service Officer Liam Flanagan is now training.
> Community Service Officer Raphael Bertrand has completed his training and will be
taking shifts the first week of July.

Patrol Report /CARes | "rr"
Ee Commissioners Activity Report:
POLICE June 2022 “In the Community Interest”
Highlights: Patrol Calls for Service
Bhs Monthly Snap Shot:
Bank Robbery Suspect Identified Total Service Calls. 2739
On June 18, 2022 dayshift officers responded to a bank robbery on Case Numbers 196
Broad St Ext. The suspect entered the business and demanded
money before fleeing on foot with several thousand dollars. Later
that day, evening shift officers located a suspicious male in the area Juvenile Arrests 5
of Fog Plain Rd that fit the description of the suspect. Officer Caler,
Arrests 66
Larcenies 32
Officer Genung, Officer Bushwack, and Sgt. Farrior were able to
: : : : : : Arrest Warrants 7
identify the male suspect and develop information including the
seizure of a backpack. A subsequent search warrant was issued for Domestic Violence 13
the backpack, which contained the money stolen during the robbery. Investigations
The keen observations of these officers and their investigative efforts Traffic Crash 57
led to an arrest warrant being issued for the suspect.
DUI Investigations 3
Emotionally 48
Disturbed Persons
School Checks 63
Motor Vehicle 325
Stops
Written Warnings 42
Infractions {7
Verbal Warnings 244
Misdemeanor 19
78-Off, Caler with 39 stops
87-Officer Donovan with 35 stops
82-Officer Rogers with 29 stops
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Shoplifting Leads to Multiple Larceny & Drug Arrests
On June 5, 2022, officers responded to a local business for a report of multiple suspects attempting
to steal 2 shopping carts of merchandise. The suspects fled in a vehicle and were subsequently locat-
ed and stopped by Officer Swarr. Officer Winters, Officer Robinson, and Officer Scarpa also re-
sponded. The officers were able to locate additional stolen merchandise in the vehicle valued in ex-
cess of $2,200, as well as 130 bags of Fentanyl, prescription medications, and drug paraphernalia.
The investigation led to the arrest of 5 individuals for Larceny 3rd Degree, as well as additional nar-
cotics related charges.
Possible Explosive Device Activates Bomb Squad
On June 13, 2022 at approximately 1255 hours the department was notified by a police department
in Massachusetts that a resident in Waterford contacted them that he was in possession of what he
believed to be a hand grenade that he had unknowingly transported from a rental house he owns in
MA. Sgt Flanagan and Officer Barrows made contact with the resident outside of his home, and he
confirmed that the device was in his vehicle. Sgt Flanagan spoke to the detective in MA, who ad-
vised that they found large amounts of chemicals and supplies to manufacture explosives in the
house in MA. The CSP Emergency Services Unit was notified and sent members of their Bomb
Squad, who were able to determine that there were 2 devices that were inert and no explosive mate-
rials were located.
Motor Vehicle Stop Turns to Larceny Investigation
On June 30, 2022 at 2011 hours Officer Rogers conducted a motor vehicle stop on RTE 32. Officer
Rogers recognized the operator from previous larceny cases, and while speaking to him observed a
large quantity of items that he believed to be stolen. Officer Rogers developed a rapport with the op-
erator who admitted that he had just stolen the items from 2 different stores in Norwich. Officer
Rogers spoke to officers from Norwich who responded to the scene to seize the items and take over
the larceny investigation. Officer Rogers’ willingness to look further than the simple motor vehicle
violation was appreciated by the Norwich Police Department and an example of the effort he rou-
tinely presents.
POLICE

Monthly Report June 2022
WATERFORD EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE 76 35
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS 7 1
DOG BITES 4 2
INFRACTIONS 0 0
WRITTEN WARNINGS 4 0
ANIMALS REDEEMED 12 3
ANIMALS ADOPTED 1 6
ANIMALS DOA 0 0
EUTHANIZED 0 0
ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL 13 9
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN S$ 995.00 $ 500.00
DONATIONS TAKEN IN S$ 845.00 $ 200.00

1) On 06/13/22, AACO Ryan did a presentation to a local girl scout troop
where she discussed our job and what we do here at animal control as well
as talking to the girls about animal safety. This was done on her own time
at no cost to the towns.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
June 2022 Ce
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Recruiting/Internships: Intern Phillips shadowed CSO Hunt, dispatch and day shift patrol.
Intern Rich shadowed dispatch, day shift patrol, CSO Santini, Evidence Officer Maffeo,
Training Officer Surdo and evening shift patrol. Attended the LEC’s written exam to speak
to participants about Waterford PD. Working with LEC staff about developing a regional
PATH program.
Special Olympics Efforts: Officers ran our leg of the Torch Run to raise awareness for the
CT Special Olympics. Unified Sport Players joined us during the run. Raised $1,200.00 for
the Adopt a Mile Program. Eight local business donated to that program to have signs
displayed along the roadway during the run.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 5 follow-ups with DV victims. Reviewed DV
reports with LT Silva to make sure they were completed properly.
Officer Wellness: Evening shift was provided pizza for their Officer Wellness Day. Officers
played kickball with WCS students. Working with LEC staff about developing a regional
peer support program. Hodges visited the Norwich PD to interact with their officers.
Community Clean-up: Organized an event with Youth Services to have teenagers pickup
trash on Miner LN. They then had a pizza party with K-9 Hodges and GTPD K-9 Chase.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Interacted with CT Victim’s Advocates during their wellness day and
attendees of Chelsea Groton Bank’s Doggy Yoga Class. Visited the NL Superior Court staff,
Charter Oak FCU branches for their mental health campaign and the Waterford Town
Clerk’s Office to promote dog license month. Visited multiple Colchester schools with the
other police service dogs. Conducted K-9 demos for Oswegatchie School students and
multiple CT Scout Troops at Norcross Webster Summer Camp. Assisted officers from
Milford PD and Fairfax County PD to start their own service dog programs.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Attended Officer Lane’s High Five Friday at CLMS. Visited
CLMS mentee multiple times. Attended the Pathfinder Program. Spoke about traffic stop
safety to teen drivers at Rae’s Driving School.
Trespass Notices: Obtained 3 letters from property owners that provides officers
permission to ask panhandlers to leave their properties.
Citizen’s Academy: Spoke to Rotary Club about the academy due to their donation to it.
Neighborhood Watch: Attended monthly meeting to assist Det. Sgt. Fedor.