Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
6/10/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Email from Nadine Lipman
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a. K9Q Reports for May
b. Youth Report for May
Investigative Services Report for May
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Training Report for May
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Records Report for May
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Community Service Officer Report for May
Patrol Report for May
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Animal Control Report for May
Community Engagement Report for May
Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings

New Business:
a. SRO Assignment
b. Armed Security Officer position (BOE)
c. FEMA Hostile Action Based Drill
d. End of fiscal year budget update

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
May 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M.
Gelinas, Commissioner T. Sheridan
ABSENT: Commissioner J. Dimmock
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland, LT P.
Flanagan, Officer M. Devine, Officer M. Sylvestre, Sgt. Matthew Fedor,
Sgt. Z. Caler
CANDIDATES: Connor Abram, Julia DeLoreto, Julie Jordan, Nicolette Maselli
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gamble called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC INPUT:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to accept
the minutes from the April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
Presentation of the Waterford Police Department Life Saving Award to
Sgt. Matthew Fedor and Sgt. Zachary Caler.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report was received. Discussion ensued regarding two requests:
e Request for a concave mirror at the intersection of Point Comfort and Oswegatchie Road
e Request for a “Children at Play” sign on Locust Court.
Traffic Officer Devine explained that concave mirrors are no longer recommended at
intersections and suggested placing a sign at the intersection to make drivers on Oswegatchie
Road aware of traffic exiting Point Comfort.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Sheridan to
approve signage at the intersection of Point Comfort and Oswegatchie Road. Motion passed
unanimously.
A request for a speed sign or “Children at Play” sign was requested due to an increase in the
number of children in the Locust Court neighborhood. It was noted that there are no speed limit
signs posted and vehicles are traveling too fast for the roadway.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve “Children at Play” signage on Locust Court. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Brule asked about adjusting the timing of the traffic light at the corner of Cross
Road and Boston Post Road to decrease traffic backup on Cross Road at busy travel times.
Officer Devine is in communication with DOT.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for April
April report was received.
b. Youth Reports for April
April report was received.
c. Investigative Services for April
April report was received.

d. Training Report for April
April report was received.
e. Records Report for April
April report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for April
April report was received.
g. Patrol Report for April
April report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for April
April report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for April
April report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings — No new information at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. SRO/ARO agreement was reviewed. Commissioner Gelinas noted a correction on page
1. Wording in the third bullet point, second sentence, should be changed from “Section
VII” to “Section VI”. Commissioner Sheridan was concerned about having an armed
officer in schools. Chief explained that responses to a questionnaire sent out by the BOE
were overwhelming in favor of having armed retired police officers in the schools. The
AROs will be BOE employees but will be trained by the PD. Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Brule to approve
agreement with the above correction. Motion passed. Commissioner Sheridan opposed.
b. Police Commission Nominations for term starting June 1, 2024 as follows:
J. Dimmock, Chairperson; M. Gelinas Vice-Chairperson; T. Sheridan, Secretary;
Commissioner. C. Gamble
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
nominations. Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Brule to enter into
Executive Session for candidate interviews at 5:29 p.m. Chief Balestracci was included in the
Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner
Sheridan to extend offers to the top two candidates on the list for the current vacancies,
contingent on the candidates successfully completing the hiring process and background
investigations. Passed unanimously.
The order of the list shall be in effect for one year of this meeting. The list is as follows:
Julie Jordan
Julia DeLoreto
Connor Abram
Nicolette Maselli
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MOTION: Made by Commissioner Brule and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to adjourn
the meeting at 6:37p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Drain & Sriiekl
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Nadine _ im
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:59 PM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Car seats
Dear Chief Balestracci,
I am writing to let you know how pleased we were this weekend, working with Officer
Rogers, to ensure a car seat was properly installed in our car.
We also were in touch with Officer Colkos, who was also very professional.
Regards,
Nadine Lipman
PS I enjoy your Facebook postings!

Diane Driscoll
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:15 AM
To: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Car seats
For BOPC packet. Please redact her email address.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:14 AM
To:
Subject: RE: Car seats
Good morning,
Thank you for reaching out, we appreciate it. | will be sure to pass along your kind words to the officers and their
supervisor. Car seat installations are often done incorrectly, so these two officers were sent to specialized training to be
able to offer that assistance to parents/guardians for free. We believe it is that important. We are happy you were able
to take advantage of the program.
Thanks again,
Marc Balestracci

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2024
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
No new line of sight issues to report
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
On May 14, 2024 | was advised that DOT found no malfunctions with the Cross Rd and Route 1
traffic lights. | was further informed the traffic engineers had previously adjusted the timing to
optimize the flow of traffic. | was informed that additional lanes would be necessary to alleviate
traffic.
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
Several complaints of cars parking on Third Ave, near Niantic River Road. The road is not posted
as no parking in the area that is being complained about. The vehicles have not been observed
in an area less than 25’ from the intersection. | did make contact with the owners of the vehicle
and they agreed to move their vehicles further from the intersection.
| was advised that a parking sign has been missing on Woodlawn Ave for approximately 2 years.
| was able to identify the location where the sign was missing from and contacted DPW to
confirm the sign was missing. DPW has since replaced the sign. Officers continue to deal with
complaints of persons violating the parking signs.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
Recent complaint of vehicles speeding on Fog Plain and on side roads off Fog Plain.
Complaint of speeding cars on Upper Bartlett in the evening. (Black box being utilized for
speeds)
Complaint of speeding in the later afternoon and evening on Dimmock Rd. Reporting party
claims later afternoon and around the time of the parks closing vehicles speed down the road.
Called after seeing three cars traveling together at a high rate of speed.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
A “Slow Think Child Safety” sign was placed at the top of Locust Ct., after being approved at the May
Board of Police Commission meeting.
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
The two solar powered speed signs have remained in place at the below listed locations.
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Vauxhall St Ext in the area of Twin Lakes Road, facing southbound traffic. The data shows that
vehicle traffic during the month of May 2024 was at or below the speed limit approximately 34%
of the time. An additional approximate 60% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during that
time. Leaving the remaining roughly 6% traveling at 46 mph or higher.
Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic. | have spoken with
UCONN T2 personnel and they are working to address the issue.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2024
3. The black box radar recorder was placed on Clark Lane in the area of Clark Lane Middle School
from May 9 to May 12, 2024. The speed limit in this area is 30 mph. The recorder indicated that
14.8% of vehicles during this time frame were traveling at 40 mph or higher.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Obtained State Highway Use Permit for Waterford Day Parade (August 10, 2024)
- Obtained State Highway Use Permit for Kelly’s Half Marathon (August 3, 2024)
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
Location Message
Old Norwich south of Totoket It’s not a race; Leave some space
Cross Rd north of Foster Rd We'll Be Blunt; Don’t Drive High
TRAINING ATTENDED:
During the month of April | attended the following trainings:
1. Mini traffic summit (1 day)
2. Laser/Radar instructor course (online)
3. Intox Instructor recertification (1/2 day)
4. Local Traffic Authority (LTA) Training (1 day)
5. Nexgen training (1 day)
Additional Activities:
Recertifying Officers on the Intox
Presented at the Citizens Police Academy
Assisted with Senior Services Luncheon which honored Chaplain Joe Parise
Assisted LEC Police Academy with traffic stop practicals
Waterford Day Parade planning meeting
Willets Ave apartments next phase construction meeting
AuPwne
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
No anticipated events that will require complete road closures.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had 21 traffic stops for the month of May

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
May 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 7
2024 Uses: 18
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 5
2024 Uses: 18
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung participated in two K9 demos for the
Criminal Justice class at Waterford High School and for the 5th
graders of Great Neck Elementary School.
¢ K9 Ozzy and Officer Genung assisted NLPD with a shooting in-
vestigation. Ozzy was deployed to a perimeter at the rear of an ad-
dress on Blackhall ST. Contact was safely made with a party in-
volved in the shooting and Ozzy was placed back in the vehicle.
Tico
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo responded to Seaside for numerous indi-
viduals in a building possibly with firearms. Tico was deployed
on an exterior perimeter and the subjects were safely removed
from the building and detained. A facsimile firearm was located
on one of the trespassers.
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo were at a motor vehicle stop with a vehicle involved in a larceny from a few
days prior. During the traffic stop, two of the occupants were arrested. K9 Tico was deployed for an
open air sniff of the vehicle and he showed alert behavior at the driver’s door. K9 Tico was deployed
for an interior search of the vehicle and he again showed alert behavior. Narcotic paraphernalia was lo-
cated in the area K9 Tico displayed alert behavior.
Monthly Training
¢ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 5/7/24 and 5/21/24 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
;. Youth Office Activity
| Report
May 2024
« Officer Lane taught numerous Youth Promise
courses at both Great Neck and Oswegatchie Ele-
mentary Schools.
¢ Officer Malbaurn attended the Junior Prom at the e
Eugene O’Neil Theatre in Waterford, CT.
« Officer Lane fielded a report from a concerned
parent at school drop off. The complaint was re-
garding comments made by a male in Groton
about harming a Preston School. A coordinated
effort between WPD, CSP, and Groton Town Po-
lice Department brought the situation to a safe
and positive outcome.
¢ Officer Malbaurn organized pre-prom MADD
presentations for seniors during their advisory
blocks
¢ Officer Lane co-taught a class at the LEC police
academy in Norwich, CT.
¢ Both Off. Lane and Off. Malbaurn participated
in marine science day at Waterford Beach.
¢ Officer Malbaurn attended the “Safer Schools
Together” online training for digital threat as-
sessments.
Month at a Glance
1 — Home Visits
1—CAD Report
8 — Case Reports
1— Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
May 2024
In the month of May 2024 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 23
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (86 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—18
Burglary—2 JV Sex Assault—3
Larceny—1 J/V Complaint—1
ID Theft—1 Untimely - 2
Sex Assault—1
School Threat—1
Risk of Injury—1
Child Pornography—1
Background Checks—3
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
Numbers Warrants ceeeke Assaults
45 5 8 9 12
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths
0 0 0 7 0

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
May 2024
May 2024 Updates:
The month of May saw many trainings for Investigative Services. All members of
Investigative Services attended the new NextGen reporting system training as well as our
yearly firearms training.
Detectives O’Connell, Bonkowski and Investigator Zaldivar attended a three-day conference
titled “Spot Light on Fraud” hosted at Mohegan Sun.
Detective Bonkowski completed an online crisis negotiation training.
Members of Investigative Services also completed a “Report Writing for Detectives” online
training.
Investigator Zaldivar taught Criminal Law class at Waterford High School on the topic of
Crime Scene Investigation.
Lieutenant VanOverloop attended an Executive MDT Meeting via Zoom on the topic of the
upcoming accreditation process.
Investigative Services hosted a regional Intelligence Meeting in which surrounding towns
share information in the hopes of working together to solve cases that cross jurisdictions.
May 2024 Investigations:
Members of Investigative Services were assigned four (4) background investigations for the
upcoming new Police Officer candidate hires.
Investigator Zaldivar and Sergeant Avdevich followed up on a firearms investigation case
stemming from an arrest in February 2024. The suspect provided a DNA swab at the
Middletown Court. This case is ongoing.
Detective O’Connell completed a Risk Protection Order investigation on a subject who was
previously arrested for a domestic violence incident in New London, CT but currently resides
in Waterford.
Detective Bonkowski followed up on a previous sexual assault arrest in which other possible
victims were identified.
Detective Carroll conducted a post interview on a subject who had a previous Risk Protection
Order. This is a new process required by the court when a subject wishes to have a RPO
terminated.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
MAY 2024
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in
recruiting and hiring. Training is continuing with the new hiring process to fill two
current vacancies, and one more vacancy in the near future.
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita graduated from
the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by Law Enforcement Council of Con-
necticut on May 31, 2024. They prepare to begin their twelve to sixteen week Field
Training Program on patrol.
Recruit Boxley completed her fifth week at the City of New Britain Police Depart-
ment Satellite Basic Recruit Academy.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
MAY 2024
The entire department was trained on how to use Nexgen, which is our new re-
porting system that replaced Central Square. This training was given by a few of
our own officers.
The entire department completed our annual pistol qualifications at our outdoor
range. This is an annual requirement from POST in order for officers to get recer-
tified.
Officer Rogers attended a four-day International Police Mountain Bike Associa-
tion Police Cyclist Course. This is a required course in order to be certified on the
police mountain bikes. This class teaches officers bike patrol procedures, tactics,
night operations, mock scenes, and basic bike maintenance.
Officer Ewing attended a five-day Narcotics Investigation Techniques training.
In this training, officers learned fundamental duties and responsibilities of a nar-
cotics investigator and how to start a effective program from day one. It gave of-
ficers the tools they needed in order to conduct a successful narcotics investiga-
tion.
Officer Genung and Officer Rogers attended a two day Leadership in Policing
training. This class is meant to develop officers into leaders. The training helped
officers define good leadership and explore the seven areas that help them max-
imize their capabilities as leaders.
Officer Bushwack and Officer Robinson attended a two-day Basic Interview & In-
terrogation course. This training gives officers various methods for interview and
interrogation techniques to conduct non-verbal
and behavioral analysis as well as verbal indica- jig
tors that denote truth or deception.
Officer Donovan attended a three-day Basic
Crime Scene Procedure course. This is an in-
depth course that gives officers the proper crime
scene procedures from the initial arrival on sce-
ne, to determining which evidence to process on
scene and which evidence to collect for pro-
cessing at headquarters.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for May 2024
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.
Ticket/Written | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in | Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls | Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
303 130 27 21 136 114 7
-42% -3% -18% -50% 71% -3% 0%
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
38 28 279 0 20 18
-3% 27% -17% 0% 18% -5%
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
27 2 303
29% 100% -20%
e Records personnel have worked with the court on the process of vacating
old warrants. The court has established new requirements for a department
to request a warrant be vacated, adding additional workload to our
department

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
MAY
2024.
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 24
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 24
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 21
Employment 21,
Miscellaneous 2
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 43
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 27
Pistol Permits Issued 6
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 
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> CSO’s covered 79 shifts during the month. CSO’s were also trained on the NEXGEN
software. CSO’s worked a total of 688hrs.
> Beginning June 1%, the department will look to hire 3 more CSO’s to fill vacancies.

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
May 2024
Subject stopped for stealing tools at Home Depot Patrol Calls for Service
On May 11, 2024 Off. Barrows observed a subject whom he was Monthly Snap Shot:
familiar with from previous police contact walking northbound on RTE
85. The subject appeared to have numerous tools concealed on his Total Service Calls 2021
person and Off. Barrows had received a tip from a concerned citizen Case Numbers 143
about this person stealing. The subject was taken into custody for
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C.G.S. 53a-125 (Larceny in the Fifth Degree). =
Juvenile Arrests 3
Larcenies 38
Arrest Warrants 9
Domestic Violence 7
Investigations
Traffic Crash 45
DUI Investigations 4
EDP | Welfare 36
Checks
School Checks 104
Good Samaritan Reports Rolling Domestic Violence Incident Motor Vehicle 423
On May 3, 2024 Off. Colkos and Sgt. Avdevich responded to the Cross stops
RD / Melanie DR area for a report of two subjects fighting in a Volvo SUV. | Written Warnings 180
Upon arrival Sgt. Avdevich located a vehicle parked in the middle of the
roadway. The male subject was in the backseat actively assaulting the Infractions 95
female domestic violence victim. He was taken into custody for Breach of
Peace and Unlawful Restraint Ist Degree. The victim was connected with Verbal Warnings 139
Domestic Violence services to include Safe Futures and the CT Coalition
against Domestic Violence (Lethality Assessment for DV Victims). Misdemeanor 9
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
94- Off. Ewing w/ 42 stops
OI - Off. Colkos w/ 32 stops
93 - Off. Reed w/ 29 stops
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91 93 43 62 Si0 8 99 102 87 13 74 683 40 Si7 D21 92 64 6 80 89 70 8 95 44 S4 97 90 75 79 S16

@ Page 2 Patrol Report
DV Call Leads to Suicidal Male Barricading Himself in Garage
On May 22, 2024 evening shift was dispatched to an address on Locust CT for a_ physical
domestic dispute. Upon arrival the victim reported her husband had choked and shoved her
then barricaded himself in the garage with a rope while threatening suicide. Det. Bonkowski,
Off. Gorman, Off Bushwack, Sgt. Avdevich, and Sgt. Epps were able to de-escalate the male
and eventually convinced him to surrender without using force. The suspect was arrested
and then transported to the hospital for a Police Emergency Examination request.
911 Call: Leads to Arrest for Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence
On May 13, 2024 evening shift received a call from an off duty police officer
about a man intimidating him over a parking complaint. Contact was made with
the suspect and based on the officers training and experience they believed he
was under the influence of alcohol and impaired. A written statement was ob-
tained by Off. Bushwack and the suspect was taken into custody for Carrying a
Firearm Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs and for Breach of Peace.
Warrant Sweep: Leads to Arrest of 2 Suspects from September 2023 Larceny
On 9/23/23 Off. Reed responded to a larceny of a
Dewalt trimmer valued at $349.00. After conducting a
lengthy investigation two warrants were submitted for
review to the New London Superior Court. The court
signed both warrants and numerous unsuccessful at-
tempts were made to located the suspects. On May 13,
2024 Sgt. Epps, Det. Bonkowski, and Off. Barrows con-
ducted a “warrant sweep”. Through their investigative a
efforts both suspects were taken into custody in Baltic, =
CT and in Waterford, CT respectively.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
May 2024
During the month of May the ACOs participated in several community event such as a
Touch-a-Truck and “Pup Rally”. These events are aimed at community outreach to
meet with citizens and their pets, as well as to educate and provide answers to the com-
munity’s questions regarding animals.
On May 5, 2024 a chicken was found abandoned in a box
in the Home Depot parking lot. The owner of the chicken
was not identified, but the chicken was successfully
adopted into a new home.
On May 7, 2024 a dog was struck and killed by a vehicle
in Waterford. The dog was let out of his house early in
the morning by his owner and ran into the roadway in
front of the vehicle. The dog was well known to the ACO
and a frequent visitor to their shelter.
The ACOs have been busy planning and collecting donations for a large fundraiser to
be held June 29th at Bates Woods Park in New London. The event includes a Pasta and
Potato Salad Contest and will raise mon- East
ey for the Animal Control Vet Fund, Waterford Lyme
which provides additional resources for |Calls for Service 105 40
vet care. After Hour Call Outs 2 af
= : ‘ Tickets Issued 0) 0
Warnings Issued 1 0
‘Dog Bites 1 4
Animals Redeemed 5 5
Animals Adopted 5 5
Animals DOA 1 0
Euthanized 0 0
Total Processed 11 10
Money Taken In $200 $300
Donations $70 $50
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report | Wey
May 2024 ‘pLic
Internships: Intern Rodriguez shadowed Dispatch, Evening Shift Patrol, and Day Shift
Patrol. Intern Rodriguez had exit interviews with Chief Balestracci and Officer Fredricks.
Intern Robinson shadowed SRO Malbaurn, Evening Shift Patrol, Traffic Officer Devine, and
Day Shift Patrol. Intern Robinson assisted at the LEC Academy OC Exposure Training and
the Older American Luncheon. Both interns attended the Citizen’s Academy. Two Three
Rivers College Students completed their internships by attending the Citizen’s Academy.
Citizen’s Academy: 23 participants attended classes about the Traffic Office and Drone
Unit. They went to the WPD Firearm Range to learn about our firearms. They acted in
mock scenarios on Skills Day. They had their graduation and a comfort dog demo.
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Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 9 follow-ups with DV victims. Hosted the
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Quarterly Meeting.
Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke at two Youth Promise Classes.
Officer Wellness: Hodges visited the New London Superior Court. Organized an Officer
Appreciation Day with a donation from Walmart. Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at LEC
Academy OC Exposure Training. Organized Quaker Hill First Grade Students to visit the
police department and bring officers thank you letters during Police Week.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Met with Quaker Hill School mentee twice. Gave local Girl
Scouts a police department tour. Attended Great Neck School’s Food Pantry Fundraiser,
Quaker Hill School’s Raptor Run, the Friendship School’s Spring Fling, and Waterford High
School's Senior Picnic. Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School. Gave
students a ride-along to Oswegatchie School with SRO Lane for a fundraiser.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Attended New London Police’s Bicycle Rodeo. Interacted with
juveniles during a DCF Interview. Held a Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library.
Interaction with Senior Services: Organized officers to serve meals at the Older American
Luncheon. Held a crime prevention class at AHEPA Apartments.
Advance Services Programs: 2 new registrants added to the program.
Torch Run: Officers participated in event to raise awareness for the CT Special Olympics
and $1,625 was raised for the Adopt-A-Mile Program. Participated as support vehicle ona
leg of the run in Central CT.