Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
4/8/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Note from Garrett T. Eucalitto, Commissioner CT DOT
b. Letter to RTM from Chief M. Balestracci
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
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a. K9 Reports for March
b.
Youth Report for March
Investigative Services Report for March
Training Report for March
Records Report for March
Community Service Officer Report for March
Patrol Report for March
Animal Control Report for March
Community Engagement Report for March

Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
New Business:
a. Executive Session for interviews of Sergeant candidates.

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
March 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J.
Dimmock, Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland, LT P.
Flanagan, Sgt. Michael Fedor, Traffic Officer M. Devine, Officer E.
Fredricks
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 Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the minutes from the February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting with the following correction
noted by Commissioner Gelinas: Under the caption “CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A
QUORUM?” replace Commissioner Gamble with Commissioner Gelinas. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:

Traffic report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for February
February report was received.
b. Youth Reports for February
February report was received.
c. Investigative Services for February
February report was received.
d. Training Report for February
February report was received.
e. Records Report for February
February report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for February
February report was received.
g. Patrol Report for February
February report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for February
February report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for February
February report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings — No new information to report. The project is still a
work in progress.
b. The Chief of Police Job Description was reviewed as a few minor
' punctuation/grammatical revisions were made at the February 15, 2024 PRB Meeting.
The BOPC had no objections or concerns regarding the revisions.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Interns Anamarielys Rodriguez, an ECSU student and Carlie Robinson, a WHS student

introduced themselves to the Commission.
b. Vision Zero — Traffic Officer Devine presented information about the Vision Zero
program, designed to eliminate traffic fatalities. Details on how to obtain camera location
approvals, and costs and billing procedures were discussed. Chief Balestracci said that a
few towns in the state are conducting research, but no town has actually applied for the
program at this time. The Commission agreed that more research is needed before
applying for the program is considered. Commissioner Sheridan expressed concern with
the billing process which requires being committed to a vendor. Chief said there’s more
questions than answers at this time.
c. State Accreditation —- Administrative Sergeant Michael Fedor gave an update on the
accreditation process. Tier II has been achieved. Tier III has been completed, but due to
staffing issues will not be reviewed by the State until 2026
d. Sergeant Promotion — The Sergeant promotion will be held at the regularly scheduled
monthly meeting on April 8, 2024 at 5:00pm.
e. Chief reminded the Traffic Commission of already approved changes happening soon on
Willetts Avenue due to development in the area. Changes had been presented and
discussed at a previous meeting.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 5:39 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
Marc Balestracci
Police Chief mbalestracci@waterfordct.org
To: Representative Town Meeting
Cc: David Campo, Town Clerk
From: Marc Balestracci, Chief of Police
Date: March 15, 2024
Re: Vision Zero Traffic Camera Enforcement Program
The Waterford Board of Police Commissioners met at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 11,
2024, and discussed the Vision Zero Traffic Safety Enforcement Program. The Board of Police Commissioners,
who would be the first board to approve the program for the town as the Local Traffic Authority, agreed with my
recommendation to not take action at this time. Should the Board of Police Commissioners agree to allow the use
of camera enforcement in Waterford, other boards and commissions would then need to be involved to meet all
state requirements, such as creating an ordinance, entering into agreements with vendors and expenditure of
funds.
As many boards may have received correspondence from a resident in town over this fairly new authority
approved by the state, there are many requirements and our department has been and will continue to research
all aspects of the authority to present to the Board of Police Commissioners when appropriate.
As of my meeting with state officials last week over this program, not one application has been submitted in the
State of Connecticut to the Office of State Traffic Administration.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
March 2024
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- No new sight line issues have been brought to my attention.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- DOT has been contacted is working to make repairs to signs at the following locations:
o Miner Ave/ Route 1 — Stop sign is leaning
o Reynolds Ave / Route 1 - Stop sign to close to road, hitting large trucks when turning
o West Neck Rd./ Route 1 - Stop sign is reportedly just pushed into the ground, not
anchored
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
- Working to have some boats removed from DOT property under the Niantic River Bridge. The
boats are in the process of being relocated.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
The below listed complaints have been received and time has been spent at each location. The locations
have also been shared with patrol so that they are aware of the complaint and can assist with
enforcement:
- | received a complaint at the end of February about speeding cars on Old Colchester Road.
Spoke with complainant and placed speed monitoring signs on the road and conducted
additional enforcement. One vehicle in particular that she had complained about, was observed
speeding and passing in a no passing zone. The operator was issued an infraction.
- | received a complaint about speeding on Norman St. Some day time enforcement was
conducted and a speed sign was put up to make drivers aware of their speed and to obtain
some speed data.
- Acomplaint of speeding on Miner Ave was received via social media. Some enforcement was
conducted on the road and a covert radar speed recording device was placed on the roadway to
measure speeds on the roadway.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
No current sign requests are moving forward at this time.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
March 2024
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
The two solar powered speed signs have remained in place at the below listed locations.
1. Vauxhall St Ext in the area of Twin Lakes Road, facing southbound traffic. The data shows that
vehicle traffic during the month of March 2024 was at or above the speed limit approximately
31% of the time. An additional approximate 62% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during
that time. Leaving the remaining roughly 7% traveling at 46 mph or higher. This area has had
additional enforcement conducted throughout the month of March, through the rural roads
enforcement grant.
2. Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic. Waiting to hear back
from UConn regarding the sign not recording data properly.
BATTERY POWERED SPEED SIGN
The battery powered signs were utilized at the following locations during February:
1. From March 7, to March 16, 2024, a speed sign was placed on Old Colchester Rd., in the area of
Dogwood Dr., facing traffic traveling in a northwesterly direction on Old Colchester Rd. These
vehicles area traveling up hill when they come up to the speed sign. Approximately 55% of all
vehicles were over the posted 30 mph speed limit. Approximately 10% of the vehicles were 13
mph or more over the speed limit.
2. From March 18, to March 23, 2024, a speed sign was placed on Old Colchester Rd., in the area of
Dogwood Dr., facing traffic traveling in southeasterly direction. This area is a straightaway.
Approximately 54% of traffic was at or below the posted speed limit of 30 mph. Another 44%
were traveling between 31-40 mph. The remaining 2% were traveling at a speed of 41 mph or
higher.
3. From March 26 to April 2, 2024, a speed sign was placed on Norman St., in the area of Vivian St.,
facing westbound traffic. This direction of travel has vehicles moving down a significant hill.
The data retrieved from the sign showed that 70% of vehicles were traveling at or below the
speed limit of 25 mph. Approximately 29% were traveling between 26 and 34 mph. 28 vehicles
(1%) were recorded traveling at 35 mph or more during this time.
4. From March 26 to March 28, 2024, a covert radar box was placed on Miner Ave to measure
speeds of traffic. The measuring captures both directions of travel and was facing a straightway
toward Fog Plain Rd. Approximately 18% of the traffic was travel at or below the posted 25 mph
speed limit. Approximately 67% of the vehicles were traveling between 26 and 35 mph. With
the remaining approximate 15% traveling over 35 mph in the 25 mph zone.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
No events involving the traffic office occurred during March we have no anticipated events for March.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
March 2024
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
One message board was utilized during the month of March, to notify travelers of the construction
related roadway closure on Old Norwich Rd.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND/OR ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
No anticipated events that will require complete road closures.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had the following traffic enforcement statistics for the Month of March
Misdemeanor: 2
Infractions: 34
Written Warnings: 16
Verbal Warnings: 2
Total Stops: 54

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
March 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 3
2024 Uses: 10
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 5
2024 Uses: 9
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung participated in a bag search for a
Waterford High School field trip.
¢ K9 Ozzy and Officer Genung were requested to assist the East
Lyme Police Department on a motor vehicle stop. The opera-
tor was arrested for possession of narcotics and K9 Ozzy was
deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Ozzy showed
a positive indication for the presence of narcotics on the exteri-
or search of the vehicle. A hand search of the vehicle was
conducted and no narcotics were located.
Tico
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo were requested to assist on the recov
ery of a File 1, Stolen Vehicle. Through investigation, the
operator admitted to recent narcotics usage. K9 Tico was de-
ployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and showed alert
behavior on the driver’s seam/handle of the door. K9 Tico I
was deployed for an interior search of the vehicle and showed
alert behavior. A hand search of the vehicle was conducted
and narcotic paraphernalia was located.
Monthly Training
¢ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 3/12/24 and 3/26/24 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
< : Youth Office Activity
= Report
March 2024
¢ Off. Lane Investigated an incident in which a stu-
dent was found with marijuana cartridges at
Clark Lane Middle School
¢ Off. Malbaurn worked with the New London
Ledge Light Health Department and WHS nurses ff
office to supply Narcan for WHS nurses go bags.
¢ Off. Malbaurn and Off. Lane attended the WHS
vs. ELHS state playoff basketball game working
collaboratively with the SRO’s from the East
Lyme Police Department.
« Off. Lane taught several “sexting” courses work-
ing collaboratively with the health teachers at
CLMS.
« Off. Malbaurn arrested a student for disorderly
conduct and interfering with an officer. He then
attended a “re-entry” meeting with the student,
DCF, administration, and the school social
worker in an effort to mediate further issues.
« Off. Malbaurn and Off. Lane met with Water-
ford’s IT department in preparation of a joint
project/presentation on social media.
Month at a Glance
3 — Home Visits
2- CAD Report
4 — 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
March 2024
In the month of March 2024 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 28
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (26 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—1
Burglary—3 JV Sex Assault—7
Larceny—1 Untimely—4
Fraud-1 ID Theft—1
Narcotics-1 Firearms Compliance—1
Overdose-1
School Threat—1
Risk of Injury—1
Child Pornography—2
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
Check:
Numbers Warrants sided Assaults
33 5 4 5 10
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths
0) 0 0 5 0

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
March 2024
March 2024 Updates:
Detective Carroll continued his Fire Investigation Training in Hartford, CT hosted by the
State Fire Marshal Office of Education and Data Management.
Detective Sergeant Avdevich attended the Regional Command College put on by the FBI
National Academy and Associates. This is a three day comprehensive training geared
towards supervisors and administrators in areas including leadership, media response and
motivating subordinates.
Eastern Connecticut State University Intern Anamarielys Rodriguez completed her first block
with Investigative Services. Intern Rodriguez showed that she is very interested in the field
on Investigations and was shown numerous closed investigations by this agency.
Lieutenant VanOverloop and Detective Sergeant Avdevich attended a presentation by Gordan
Graham hosted by the Police Chiefs association titled Excellence the Norm in Plantsville, CT.
Sergeant Avdevich and Detective Bonkowski assisted up at the Law Enforcement Council
Academy for practical skills day on domestic violence.
March 2024 Investigations:
After a lack of cooperation from a male subject Detective O’Connell filed for a search
warrant on a residence on Pine Street. This was after the male failed to comply with the laws
regarding surrendering of firearms after a domestic arrest.
Investigator Zaldivar received notification from the National Center of Exploited and Missing
Children of a possible Child pornography investigation from a residence in Waterford. This
case is underway and search warrants for further information have been filed.
Detective Bonkowski arrested a male subject after a harassment investigation into Sonalyst in
Waterford. The investigating found that the contacts to Sonalyst were not threatening in
nature but was deemed as harassment after the subject was warned to no longer make contact
and did not comply.
Detective Carroll investigated a sexual assault allegation that originated in Waterford, CT
with the alleged victim and custodial family now residing out of the area. The case will take
further follow up to determine if it will forward.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
MARCH 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 one
current vacancy, and prepare for upcoming vacancies in the near future.
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita have completed
their twelfth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by Law Enforce-
ment Council of Connecticut. They continue to excel and the instructors have given
positive feedback on their time at the academy thus far. Officer Arpin and Officer
Gorman started their abbreviated Field Training and according to their Field Train-
ing Officers, they are adapting well to Waterford and are excelling in their time on
the road.
Eastem Regional

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
MARCH 2024
Officer McComic and Officer Reed attended a two-day De-Escalation Principles
and Practice Training at the Connecticut Police Academy. This class is designed
to reduce the unnecessary or avoidable use of force in the field by police officers.
The training builds on situational awareness, body language, and appropriate ap-
proaches and distancing based upon active and passive threats. The training in-
cluded verbal judo and procedural justice-based de-escalation and crisis interven-
tion by incorporating rapid personality and threat assessment tools.
Officer Bunce and Officer Fredricks conducted a two hour Defensive Tactics train-
ing with all of the officers within the police department. This training taught of-
ficers how to defend themselves if they were ever in a situation with a suspect
that was less than favorable to them. Officer Fredricks and Officer Bunce provid-
ed moves that would help officers create distance between them and the suspect
until they were able to gain control.
Officer Reed, Officer Diogo, and Officer Winakor attended a five-day Crisis Inter-
vention Training. This training brings community and law enforcement resources
together to address common issues related to mental health and how law enforce-
ment interacts with people that have mental health issues.
Sergeant Michael Fedor attended an online four-day Accreditation Manager Cer-
tification Program training through Daigle Law Group. This training explained
policy development, written directives, accreditation standards, proofs of compli-
ance, time sensitive standards, observable standards, and how to create an as-
sessment to name a few. All of these topics are required for our departments ac-
creditation.
Sergeant Matthew Fedor, Sergeant Epps, and Lieutenant Flanagan attended a
three-day Critical Incident Management training. The training covered the five
major categories of all critical incidents from management to response as well as
the controllable and uncontrollable aspects to name a few.
Officer Winakor attended a two-day Advanced Roadside Impairment training at
the Connecticut Police Academy. This training focuses on drug impaired driving,
advanced training to evaluate persons suspected of drug impairment, as well as a
review of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for March 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)
188 110 33 39 105 105 9
-16% 5% 8% 5% 5% 6% 125%
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
21 17 236 0 16 10
-36% -10% -8% 0% 14% 42%
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
24 2 268
+20% 100% 33%
e Ashley Kuvent coordinated with IT and the courts in New London to
implement the electronic sharing of body camera and dash camera videos
with the court. This new process not only provides a quicker turnaround
time for requests, but also greatly reduces the use of thumb drives and
DVDs, realizing a cost savings for the agency.
e Sgt Michael Fedor completed an Accreditation Manager Certification
program as part of his new position. The training better aligns his
knowledge with that required for the successful accreditation process
moving forward.

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
March
2024
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 19
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 19
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 14
Employment 18
Miscellaneous Z
Peddler / Precious Permits 2
Total Fingerprints 41
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer Del.
Pistol] Permits Issued 6
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 23
> CSO’s covered 80 shifts during the month equaling 622hrs of shift coverage. 86% of
available shifts were filled.

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
March 2024
POLICE
Flock Alerts: Stolen MV Recovered
On March 9, 2024 Off. Barrows, Off. Rogers, and Off. Winakor
responded to a Flock alert on RTEI. Shortly thereafter a Stolen
MV out of Windsor, CT was located in the area. The operator was
taken into custody for Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of a
Weapon in a Motor Vehicle (he also possessed drug paraphernalia).
On March 15, 2024 a Flock hit was received in the early morning
hours and it ultimately assisted officers in locating and arresting a
subject with a warrant for Criminal Possession of a Firearm.
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Habitual Shoplifter Arrested
On March 17, 2024 Sgt. Fedor observed a suspicious male pushing a
shopping cart on RTE 85. The subject gave a fictitious name and
was in possession of pills which he did not have a prescription for.
The male was ultimately arrested for a larceny of tools from Home
Depot, Interfering with an Officer, and Possession of a Controlled
Substance.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls 2278
Case Numbers 141
Arrests 59
Juvenile Arrests 4
Larcenies 26
Arrest Warrants 14
Domestic Violence 15
Investigations
Traffic Crash 49
DUI Investigations 2
EDP / Welfare 48
Checks
School Checks WS
Motor Vehicle 49]
Stops
Written Warnings 180
Infractions 108
Verbal Warnings 186
Misdemeanor lf
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Call for Panhandler Leads to Arrest
On March 6, 2024 Off. Winters and his Trainee Off. Arpin were sent to the area
of Waterford High School for a suspicious male panhandling in the area. The sub-
ject initially provided just his first and middle name. After using investigative da-
tabases, Off. Barrows who was also on scene, determined the male had an active
PRAWN warrant held by the New London PD. The subject was taken into cus-
tody without incident, held on bond, and then transported to court for arraign-
ment.
Speed Enforcement Leads to Arrest
On March 5, 2024 at 0210 hours Off. Diogo was conducting traffic enforcement
on RTE 32 utilizing a department Stalker DSR Radar unit. At this time he
clocked a motor vehicle traveling southbound on RTE 32 near Benham RD at 98
Miles Per Hour in a 45 Miles Per Hour Zone. The operator was issues a Misde-
meanor Summons for Speeding (C.G.S. 14-219(c)2) and Reckless Driving (C.G.S.
14-222). The operator was released on a promise to appear in court.
Counterfeit Bills Arrest
On March 28, 2024 day shift responded to Aldi’s,
Citizens Bank, and McDonalds for a suspicious male
attempting to pass counterfeit $100.00 bills. Shortly
thereafter, Off. Surdo located a male matching the
suspect's description. The suspect was found to be
in possession of numerous counterfeit bills. Addi- k
tional bills which had already been passed, were!
seized from local businesses. The subject was held
on bond and then arraigned in court on April _—
2024 at GA 10 in New London, CT.
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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
March 2024
On 3/6/2024 a feral cat that had been living in a resident’s garage and was trapped by
the ACO. The cat had already been “ear tipped” indicating it was part of the TNR pro-
gram which is something private rescue groups do with feral cats, they trap them spay/
neuter them and then release them back into the same neighborhood. Once the cat was
trapped by animal control we could not rerelease it for fear that it would simply return
to the garage. The cat was a true feral cat, which is realistically a wild animal and it
responded with violence when we attempted handling. We were able to get the cat a ra-
bies shot and found a farm about an hour away who was willing to take the cat as a
“barn cat” meaning it will live outside in their barn and help with rodent control. Out-
side of euthanization, this was the only avenue we had for this cat.
On 3/4/2024 responded to an untimely death call, assisted in removing 3 dogs, 1 rabbit
and one mouse from the residence for safe keeping. We were unable to remove a large
fish tank and lizard tank from the resi-
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those animals. 4
Calls for Service 91 93
As spring begins, the ACO has been re- |After Hour Call Outs 4 2
ceiving several calls from concerned citi- |Tickets Issued 0 0
zens about the increased presence of Warnings Issued 9 0
skunks, snakes, bears, sia ate Dog Bites 5 2
possi. ACOs take this opportunity to Wile Redeemed ; 5
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Huthanized 0 0
Total Processed 5 4
Money Taken In $20 $30
‘Donations $5 $15
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
March 2024
Internships: Intern Rodriguez shadowed Admin Sergeant Fedor, School Resource Officer
Lane, and Investigative Services. Intern Robinson shadowed Dispatch, Evening Shift Patrol,
and Day Shift Patrol. Intern Robinson assisted at a Senior Services Luncheon. Both interns
attended the Citizen’s Academy, a Police Commissioner Meeting, LEC Academy Defensive
Tactics Training, and the Waterford Police Bingo Fundraiser.
Citizen’s Academy: 25 participants attended classes about the WPD’s History, a WPD Tour,
Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Patrol, Recruiting, Training, Search & Seizure, Accident
Investigation, DUI, and DRE.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited Victoria Gardens. Organized officers to serve
meals at the Senior St. Patrick's Day Luncheon.
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Recruiting: Held a recruitment session at New London Adult Education. Attended the
Three Rivers Community College Career Expo for various Southeastern CT High Schools
Assistance to Youth Officers: Visited the Waterford Country School for Read Across
America Month. Spoke at Youth Promise Classes. Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s
Driving School. Held a Safety Presentation for the Avery PT Transitional Students.
Conducted a Police Department Tour for Lakes Pond Baptist School Kindergartens.
Shoreline Penguin Plunge: Raised $1,445.00 with other police facility K-9 handlers.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited the CT State Capitol for the K-9 Broko Bill Press Conference.
Interacted with students and community members at Hodges’s birthday parties at the
WTFD Library and Great Neck School. Visited Three Rivers Community College after the
death of a teacher. Attended Wellness Days at Mystic Aquarium, Groton Naval Submarine
Base, and Colchester High School. Traveled to New York for a Puppies Behind Bars
Symposium and Handler Training. Visited Carelot Children’s Center.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 10 follow-ups with DV victims.
Rotary Club: Attended monthly meeting.
Officer Wellness: Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at LEC Recertification Class and the LEC
Police Academy. Hodges visited a Police Chaplain Training. Organized a Bingo Fundraiser
at Raymour & Flanigan for Community Engagement/Officer Wellness Efforts.
Advance Services Programs: Completed follow-up telephone calls for all registrants. 1
participant was added to the program.