Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
1/8/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank you letter to Chief Balestracci from Patti L. Burmahl on behalf of the Terri Brodeur
Breast Cancer Foundation
b. Thank you letter to Sgt. Nickerson from Lori Robinson
c. Thank you letter from Terry Wheeler, Assistant Director of Senior Services
d. Email from Lisa Coe, Bayview Director of Nursing Services
Traffic Commission Review:
Chiefs Report:
a. K9 Reports for December
b. Youth Report for December
Investigative Services Report for December
Training Report for December
Records Report for December
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Community Service Officer Report for December
Patrol Report for December
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Animal Control Report for December
Community Engagement Report for December

Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews and possible action.
Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
New Business:

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
December 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner Dimmock
ABSENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland,
LT P. Flanagan, Traffic Officer Mark Devine
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gamble called the meeting to order at 5:00p.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 Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
accept the minutes from the November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report was received.

CHIEF’S REPORT:
a.
K9 Reports for November
November report was received.
Youth Reports for November
November report was received.
Investigative Services for November
November report was received.
Training Report for November
November report was received.
Records Report for November
November report was received.
Community Service Officer Report for November
November report was received.
Patrol Report for November
November report was received.
Animal Control Report for November
November report was received.
Community Engagement Report for November
November report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Police Chief Selection Process — There was a brief discussion.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
approve the Chief of Police job description as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Recording Commission Meetings — Chief Balestracci reported that two bids have been
accepted and the project is moving forward.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Flock Cameras — Chief Balestracci discussed the purchase of two stationary cameras to
assist with identifying the license plates of stolen cars and vehicles used for retail theft.
He said many area towns have them and the use of the cameras will connect us to those
agencies,

b. Budget — There was a brief discussion. The Commission had no changes or corrections
that needed to be made to the budget.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas
to approve the FY24-25 budget as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Retirement Commission appointment
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble
to appoint Commissioner Gelinas to the Retirement Commission. Motion passed unanimously.
There was a brief award presentation discussion.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 5:23 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

Board of Directors
President
Patricia Burmahl
Vice President
Pamela Morris Watt
Secretary
Ellen Swercewski
Treasurer
Stacey Gualtieii, CPA
Co-founder
Sandy Maniscaleo
Development and Outreach
Director
Amelia Caster
Operations Director
Kathleen Davis
Board Members
Howard Brensilver, MD
Lisa Carroll
Tricia Cunningham
John LaMaitina, PhD
Max Logan
Stephen Sheehan, Esquire
Michelle Sottile Hoyt
Gabrielle Tudisca
Debbie Yother
TERRI
BRODEUR
BREAST
CANCER
FOUNDATION
Celebrating our 17th Anniversary as a Foundation
“Funding saves lives. Discoveries in the lab save lives. Funding from the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer
Foundation jumpstarted my career." ~ Dr. Priscilla Brastianos, Director of the Central Nervous System
Metastasis Program at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School, an American Association
for Cancer Research "NextGen Star," and a TBBCF research grant recipient.
December 11, 2023
Waterford Police Department
Chief Marc Balestracci
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Chief Balestracci,
On behalf of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, | wanted to send a belated
letter of thanks to you and Sergeant Patrick Epps for his assistance and support at our
18" Annual Walk for a Cure held on Saturday, October 7th.
It was great having Sergeant Epps at the intersection of Rope Ferry Road and Gardiners
Wood Road as our walkers crossed. He was very helpful, personable and kept all of our
walkers safe crossing at that busy intersection.
Please extend our thanks and appreciation to Sergeant Epps for his work that day and
for his help in our mission to find a cure for breast cancer by supporting our big
fundraising event!
With sincere thanks,
Patti L. Burmahl
Board of Directors, President
187 Williams St | New London, Connecticut 06320 | 860-437-1400 | www.tbbcf.org | info@tbbcf.org
100% OF GROSS FUNDRAISING DOLLARS GOES DIRECTLY TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

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FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
December 21, 2023
Chief Balestracci & Waterford Police
15 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear friends,
I would like to thank you for taking your time to help serve at our annual Holiday Luncheon.
The seniors always enjoy having members of the police department attend events at the center.
The seniors shared the luncheon felt more like a family meal than just a lunch and we could not
have accomplished that without your help.
Once again, thank you for volunteering. We hope that everyone at the Waterford Police
Department has a happy and safe holiday and a happy new year.
Sincerely,
Woes r Whil A
Terry Wheeler
Assistant Director Waterford Senior Services

Diane Driscoll
From: David Ferland
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 4:04 PM
To: Marc Balestracci
Cc: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Waterford Police Department
For the Board of Police Commission packet.
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: Valerie Clark <vclark@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:54 PM
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Subject: FW: Waterford Police Department
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From: dns@bayviewhcc.com <dns@bayviewhcc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:32 PM
To: Valerie Clark <vclark@waterfordct.org>
Subject: RE: Waterford Police Department
Valerie,
Thank you so much for getting this to me so promptly. You always get the documentation we need so quickly, and that
is so appreciated. | also want to say, as the Director of Nursing here at Bayview, | am always so impressed with the
officers that come here to the facility. Waterford PD is such an asset to the community, and | do hope you will share this
feedback with the wonderful officers.

Have a safe, healthy, and happy new year!
Lisa Coe BSN RN
Director of Nursing Services
Bayview Health Care
(860)444-1175
From: Valerie Clark <vclark@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:08 PM
To: dns@bayviewhcc.com
Subject: Waterford Police Department
As requested, please see attached.
Best,
Valerie Clark
Records Division
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford CT. 06385
P: (860)447-2212 F: (860)443-3953

Traffic Office Monthly Report for
December 2023
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
Complaint about the hedges on Avery Lane at the exit to the post office. On going issue when
the hedges get long and have been trimmed back in the past.
Reports the flags that sleepys has along the road make it difficult to see when trying to exit the
Waterford Hotel Group parking lot. Spoke with her on 12/8/23, she reported that it is difficult
to see when the wind is blowing and it creates a wall that can’t be seen through.
Reports cars not stopping at stop sign when traveling north on Vauxhall St. at Greentree Rd.
Message board placed at Leary park advising of stop sign ahead. | spent time monitoring the
stop sign with no significant violations.
DOT SIGN RELATED ISSUES.
Stop Sign was put at Woodland Grove and Route 1
DOT placed a new 45 MPH sign Rt. 85 north of the commons
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
Parking Complaint regarding unauthorized vehicles parked in Mago Point’s lots. DOT advised
that Camper and Boat were in parking lot against the terms of the lease, which allows the town
to use the lots for public parking. Camper Removed on 12/16/2023. Boat was gone on
12/15/2023. An additional boat was removed on 12/19/2023.
12-18-23 Parking complaint on Rogers Hill Rd. | was advised that an unregistered vehicle was
parked on the road for an extended period. | confirmed it was unregistered and spoke with the
last registered owner. The vehicle has since been sold and removed.
Parking Complaint on Summer St. Vehicle parked in front of 17 Summer St was issued a town
parking ticket for parking in no parking zone. Attempts were made to make contact with the
resident first. This area is also in the intersection with Avenue A #2. Parking issues have been
reported at this address on multiple occasions per CAD records.
Enforcement related complaints
Monday December 4, 2023 — complaint of speeding on Fog Plain Rd. No phone number left to
obtain more information. A portable speed sign on fog Plain Road in the area of Robin St. facing
traffic traveling in a southwesterly direction.
Complaint about speeding on Spithead Rd., reportedly to be worse in the morning around and
afternoon when kids are at school bus stops. Spent some time monitoring traffic and conducted
some traffic enforcement.

Traffic Office Monthly Report for
December 2023
- Parking Complaint on Summer St. Vehicle parked in front of 17 Summer St was issued a town
parking ticket for parking in no parking zone. This area is also in the intersection with Avenue A
#2,
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
Quaker Hill Fire Chief Todd Goodhind requested consideration of adding a guard rail system to the
intersection of Old Norwich Rd and Burlake. Several months ago chevron signs were added to advise of
the sharp turn at this intersection, to make it more visible to the eye. A check of traffic crashes over the
last two years, showed three traffic crashes in this spot, with the most recent being on December 16,
2023. New signage was added this summer to warn of the upcoming turn, after two of these crashes
took place. Two of the three were determined to have impaired drivers as a contributing factor,
including the December 16, 2023 traffic crash.
| conducted a traffic crash study of traffic signal related traffic crashes in town. No areas of concern
were identified from the history of traffic crashes based on the data from the UCONN database.
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
The two solar powered speed signs have been moved to new locations in town. As of December 15,
2023, the speed signs are at the below listed locations:
1. Vauxhall St Ext in the area of Twin Lakes Road, facing southbound traffic
2. Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic
Portable speed signs were utilized to address complaints on Fog Plain Road and Summer St. The
Summer St. data did not indicate a pattern of excess speeds. The Fog Plain Road data showed elevated
speeds during morning commute, lunchtime and evening commute hours. Additional enforcement time
has been and will be directed to Fog Plain Rd. in the coming month.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Pearl Harbor Road Race on December 3, 2023. One officer was assigned to assist with the race. The
race did not require any shutdown of roadway and no problems were reported.
The Jordan Village Green Christmas tree lighting and the Quaker Hill Christmas tree lighting went on
without any traffic issues.
Mago Point Holiday Event on December 17, 2023. A road use permit was issued so that this event could
have a horse pulled carriage for hayrides. The roadways were contained in the Mago Point vicinity only
and no closures or blockages were necessary.
No upcoming special events needing the traffic offices input.

Traffic Office Monthly Report for
December 2023
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
Both message boards were removed from the road due to multiple high wind storms.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had the following traffic enforcement statistics for the Month of December
Infractions: 14
Warnings: 7
Total Stops: 21
This does not include an attempted traffic stop which turned into a pursuit. The pursuit was terminate,
but an arrest warrant for both motor vehicle charges and criminal charges has been obtained for the
operator.
| was also assigned to assist patrol on multiple occasions during the month and assisted CSO Fredericks
with multiple holiday events during December.

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memo
To: Lt. Patrick Flanagan
From: Officer Devine
Date: December 21, 2023
Re: = Old Norwich Road at Burlake Road Traffic Crash History
Lieutenant Flanagan,
| researched the accident data through the UCONN Connecticut Crash Data Repository. There have
been a total of three (3) traffic crashes at the intersection of Old Norwich Rd and Burlake Rd this year.
The first of the traffic crashes involved the vehicle striking a mailbox on Burlake, while negotiating a
curve. The vehicle then backed up and stuck a utility pole. The remaining two traffic crashes are
connected to DWI traffic crashes. One case ended in an arrest for DWI and the other case is an open
investigation where a DWI arrest is anticipated. These three traffic crashes occurred over the last eight
(8) months.
A deeper check into the traffic crash data shows eight (8) total traffic crashes at the intersection over
the last seven (7) years. Four (4) of the traffic crashes were alcohol and/or drug related. Two
additional traffic crashes, had the operators flee the scene, with one being a stolen car and the other
crash had the operator located several hours later. The operator in this traffic crash was questioned
about drinking alcohol, but no charges were brought.
Old Norwich Road has a “No Outlet” sign at the intersection of Old Norwich Road at Old Norwich Road
(Connector to Route 32). In June 2023 black and yellow chevron style signs were added to the
northern end point of Old Norwich Road, that indicate a sharp left turn. Prior to the intersection with
Burlake Road, a left turn arrow sign is posted on the right shoulder, to advise motorists of the upcoming
turn. There has only been one (1) traffic crash since the addition of the signs, and the operator of that
vehicle is currently under investigation for DWI.
On 12/12/2023 | contacted Erik Kelly from the Waterford Department of Public Works to request he
check the reflectivity of the "No Outlet” sign. Mr. Kelly indicated he checked the sign and it was within
standards.
Below | have listed the traffic crashes that have occurred in this location over the last seven (7) years.
| Case # Date Notes
| Evading accident, Operator located later and was
| 2016-02464 11/22/2016 | defensive when asked about drinking, signs of alcohol
| | consumption after the fact
| 2017-02266 10/23/2017 DWI
| 2020-00182 1/26/2020 Lane Violation
| 2020-00721 5/16/2020 | DWI ~

| 2020-01310 | 8/18/2020 | Stolen Car/Evading a
2023-00682 _ | 4/21/2023 car struck mail box, then backed into a utility pole
2023-00771 5/6/2023. DWI |
Ph i ion and warning signs leading up to the intersection are attached below:
Respectfully Submitted,
4h Ke
Officer Mark Devine #88

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
December 2023
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 3
2023 Uses: 61
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 5
2023 Uses: 8
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ K9 Ozzy assisted members of the Waterford Police Department’s
SRT team on a search and seizure warrant which was conducted at 7
Sunniecrest DR. Ozzy maintained an important rear perimeter posi-
tion for over an hour. Ultimately the suspect was taken into custody
without incident.
6 On 12/16/23 Ozzy and Off. Genung assisted the Old Saybrook PD
with a stolen MV investigation in which it was reported two occu-
pants had fled on foot. The subjects were located in the area and K9
Ozzy performed a confirmatory track.
Tico
¢ Off. Surdo and K9 Tico assisted at a burglary which had occurred at
95 Longview ST. The team conducted an article search in an at-
tempt to locate any evidence related to the crime. K9 Tico located a
dollar bill in the front yard of an adjacent residence which likely was
related to the crime.
¢ K9 Tico assisted with a narcotics sniff on a welfare check at the
BestWay gas station. He alerted to the presence of narcotic odor and
a quantity of drug paraphernalia was located inside of the vehicle.
Monthly Training
« Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 12/5/23 and 12/19/23 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
December 2023
¢ Officer Malbaurn was tasked with investigating a bully-
ing incident at Waterford High School. Due to the ongo-
ing issue and persistent offender, a Juvenile arrest was
made after the subject physically fought the victim. f
¢ Officer Robinson, filling in for Officer Malbaurn, inves-
tigated a minor fight at Waterford High School. The
incident was handled by school administrators and
there was no arrest made.
¢ Officer Malbaurn conducted a lockdown drill at Water-
ford High School on December 8, 2023.
¢ Officer Lane hosted a Christmas / Holiday “High Five
Friday: Christmas Edition” in which he collaborated
with the school to hand out candy canes on the last day |
of school before the holiday break.
¢ Officer Lane assisted Officer Devine and numerous oth-
er members of the WPD at the annual tree decorating !
hosted at the WPD. This year Oswegatchie School
came and sung Christmas carols and received candy
canes after they decorated the tree.
¢ Officer Lane attended the December 15, 2023 Student
Safety Meeting at Clark Lane Middle School.
¢ Off. Lane and Off. Malbaurn attended numerous sport-
ing events throughout the month of December .
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Month at a Glance
5— Home Visits
1—CAD Report
3— 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
December 2023
In the month of December 2023 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with
24 investigations.
Current Active Investigations (23 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—6
Burglary—S JV Sex Assault—4
Monogram Scam—1 Untimely—2
Fraud-2 ID Theft—1
Robbery—1 Narcotics-1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
Numbers Warrants Checks Assaults
129 31 16 24 20
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
December 2023
December 2023 Updates:
The Waterford Police Department Investigative Services Division executed a search warrant on Sunniecrest
Drive, Waterford. A Waterford Police Department months long investigation into reports of suspicious
activity led authorities to apply for the search warrant at the above mentioned address. As a result of the
search warrant, ammunition as well as a large capacity magazine and drug paraphernalia were seized. Also
located inside the resident was an adult male with warrants for his arrest. That male interfered with officers
attempt to execute the search warrant by refusing requests to exit the dwelling for an extended length of time.
The investigation was a collaborative effort with the Regional Violent Crimes Task Force and supported by
the Regional Special Response Team which consists of members of the Waterford and Ledyard Police
Departments.
Investigative Services met with Supervisory Inspector Sheldon in regards to the Seidel homicide. New ideas
where obtained and assistance was given in updating search warrants, training for new technology not
available in 2012 and possibilities of gathering new information through witnesses. The family of Kyle
Seidel was contacted and updated on the status of the investigation.
Sergeant Avdevich and Lieutenant Ferland attended a one day training on touch DNA set up by the State's
Attoreys Office.
Detective Carroll and Detective Bonkowski attended a seminar on Geo-Mapping in Rocky Hill, CT at the
Chief’s States Attorneys Office.
December 2023 Investigations:
While on call Detective Bonkowski was called out to a burglary at Hannoush Jewelers. High quality video
surveillance was obtained and the case is still under investigation..
Investigative Services assisted patrol with numerous larceny arrests and investigations from the retail sector
during the holiday shopping season.
Detective O’Connell responded to the untimely death of a twenty five year old male at his residence.
Though the death is not suspicious the cause is unknown. The results of toxicology are pending.
Investigator Zaldivar continues to assist the patrol Division in a Crypto/Pay Pal Scam resulting in a theft of
$12,000.
Detective Carroll was assigned a juvenile sexual assault investigation with the assistance of DCF and the
local Multi Disciplinary Team after a report of an ongoing sexual abuse situation involving family members.
After a drug related death in October 2023 that lead to scarce leads, a person came forward in December with
pertinent information as to where the drugs that lead to the overdose were obtained. This case will be under
further investigation with the potential for a future arrest.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
December 2023
Task Force Report:
In the month of December, the VCTF led the investigation for the incident on Mechanic
Street in Stonington. VCTF executed one search warrant resulting in the recovery of narcotics
in Norwich. The task force has three ongoing narcotic related search warrants with the court
waiting to be signed for surrounding areas. The task force also assisted in a search warrant for
drugs in Waterford. Lastly, VCTF had five other narcotics and warrant related arrests.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
DECEMBER 2023
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 prepare for a third vacancy and any other future vacancies.
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita have completed
their eighth 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 Brandon Winakor successfully completed all field training requirements and
was certified by the Police Officers Standards Training Council.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY?
“et TRAINING REPORT
DECEMBER 2023
Officer Caler attended Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Evaluation
Training that was held in North Carolina. Officer Caler successfully completed
this training, which is the last step in becoming a Drug Recognition Expert. Of-
ficer Caler is now able to complete evaluations in the field when needed.
Sergeant Nickerson attended a week long First Line Supervision training. This
training provides new sergeants with the skills needed to lead and supervise effi-
ciently. The course touches on internal affair investigations, leadership, and su-
pervisor liability.
Chief Balestracci, Lieutenant Ferland, Lieutenant VanOverloop, and Lieutenant
Flanagan attended the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Winter Expo which
focused on leadership training in a changing law enforcement environment.
Officer Fredricks attended a one day Use of Force Train the Trainer course. This
course was an overview for the required paperwork and reporting that is neces-
sary when an officer uses force in any situation. This course is required for Of-
ficer Fredricks to be a use of force instructor so that he can teach use of force to
officers.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for DECEMBER 2023
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)
249 132 41 37 128 108 6
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
31 18 243 0 20 14
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
20 2 286
e Ashley Kuvent was trained in video redaction for body worn and cruiser
camera videos to assist in redaction of both audio and video to ensure
compliance with FOI laws.
e In accordance with a new “Clean Slate” law (Public Act 21-32), which
automatically erases certain criminal conviction records, a new automated
notification process for erasures was created by the state. Records
personnel completed training and began receiving erasures at the end of
December.

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
December
2023
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 24
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 24
Fingerprints #
Pisto] Permits 14
Employment 13
Miscellaneous 5
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 32
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer na
Pistol Permits Issued 8
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 34
> CSO’s covered 87 shifts during the month equaling 674 hrs of shift coverage
(approximately 30% increase in shift coverage since November)
> 3 New CSO’s have completed their training and have started working shifts. 1 new CSO
just started training.

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
December 2023
Patrol Division Partakes in Numerous Holiday Events
Members of the Waterford Police Department’s patrol division took
part in numerous community holiday events in December. Some of
these events included the annual Toy Drive at Wal-Mart in which
donated toys are disseminated by the Youth Service Bureau. Other
events patrol assisted with were “shop with at cop”, the annual tree
decorating event at the WPD, the Christmas Tree giveaway, and the
“High Five Friday: Christmas edition”.
Welfare Check Leads to DUI
On December 2, 2023 Off. DiFusco and Off. Surdo were
dispatched to the Bestway Gas Station for a welfare check on
a female acting suspiciously. Upon arrival officers located an
unconscious female in a vehicle. K9 Tico assisted with a
drug sniff and alerted to the presence of narcotic odor. Drug
paraphernalia was located in the vehicle and the subject was
taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls
Case Numbers
Arrests
Juvenile Arrests
Larcenies
Arrest Warrants
Domestic Violence
Investigations
Traffic Crash
DUI Investigations
EDP/Welfare
Check
School Checks
Motor Vehicle
Stops
Written Warnings
Infractions
Verbal Warnings
Misdemeanor
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLEACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
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DV Arrest / Gun Seizure
On 12/10/23 the Patrol Division responded to an address in Waterford for a DV
dispute. It was determined that the male resident had engaged in a fight with both
his wife and son. The suspect was taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct and
Assault in the 3rd Degree. Domestic violence protocols were followed and a le-
thality assessment was completed. The investigation revealed that the male was
in possession of numerous firearms. The following items were seized from the
residence: ten firearms, one crossbow, and thirty one boxes of ammunition. The
aforementioned items were brought the to the WPD and held until a determina-
tion is made by court. A Risk Warrant was completed and submitted to the New
London Superior court.
911 Call Leads To DV Arrest
On December 11, 2023 Off. Caler, Off. Colkos, Off. Charron, and Det. Carroll
were dispatched to a report of a physical domestic violence incident in which it
was reported one of the participants had a knife. Upon arrival an investigation
was conducted and it was determined that a male had assaulted and strangled his
girlfriend. The female had red marks on her neck and obvious signs that a stran-
gulation had occurred. The male suspect was taken into custody and charged
with Disorderly Conduct and Strangulation in the Second Degree.
Waterford PD works with Senior Services
On December 5, 2023 WECC took a 911 call from a suicidal male that stated he
was going to jump off city pier in New London. The call was transferred to that
agency and they responded to the location. The male was retrieved from the wa-
ter and life saving measures were performed by NLPD. Members of the WPD
patrol division then went to the subjects residence which is in Waterford in an ef-
fort to conduct an welfare check there. An elderly female with dementia was lo-
cated in the residence. The patrol division worked with Waterford Senior Ser-
vices and came up with a plan to get the female the services she needed. Animal
Control also responded at the request of patrol to assist with animals on site.
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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
December 2023
On 12/7/2023 Animal Control Officers assist the Waterford PD with the execution of a
search warrant in town. The Police often include ACO’s in their plans when there are
believed to be dogs on site that may cause a problem for the offizers: Thankfully, the
event went off without incident. : |
On 12/9/2023 ACO Ryan participated in the Waterford Shop
with a First Responder event, in which children are paired
with first responders to purchase gifts for their family for the
holidays.
On 12/9/2023 ACO’s participated in the Niantic holiday light
parade with a whole pack of volunteer dog walkers.
On 12/18/2023 , sadly we had to euthanize a dog due to aggres-
sion issues. The dog had been previously abandoned in a dog crate that had been zip
tied closed and was wearing a muzzle. We try to give every animal a chance to relax
and be evaluated, however this dog, being a 50 pound pit bull mix having dog aggres-
sion, cat aggression and territorial aggression was deemed to be too much of a liability
to adopt out to the public. The dog was East
humanely euthanized at the vet, as al- Waterford Lyme
ways the animal was accompanied in Calls for Service 33 20
the procedure by an ACO who tries to After Hour Call Outs 9 0
provide some comfort to the animal as it eletsiccacd 0 0
passes from this world. Wasoinee lesued i
‘Dog Bites 3 1
‘Animals Redeemed y/ 2
Animals Adopted 4 il
Animals DOA 0 0
Huthanized il 0
Total Processed 12 a
Money Taken In $240 $378
‘Donations $10 $363

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
December 2023 Wil
Internship: Intern Mackenzie Andrews shadowed Evening Shift Patrol, Dispatch, CSO Silva,
Admin Sgt. Fedor, and Day Shift Patrol. Intern Andrews assisted at Shop with a First
Responder. Intern Andrews had exit interviews with Chief Balestracci and Officer
Fredricks. Interviews began for the Spring Semester Intern.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Spoke at all three Waterford Elementary Schools for Youth
Promise. Shopped with a student at Great Neck School’s Holiday Shopping Event. Visited
the Friendship School. Spoke to Waterford High School Criminal Justice Class.
Officer Wellness: Hodges visited the Groton Town Police Department and POST Police
Academy. Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at LEC Recertification Class and LEC Police
Academy. Organized lunch with ons of fallen WPD officer.
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Interaction with Senior Services: Attended three Senior Services Events. Visited Bayview
Health Care. Organized officers to serve meals at the Senior Holiday Luncheon.
Stuff-a-Crusier: Organized event where Waterford Police and Waterford Fire held a toy
drive at Walmart. 11 large boxes of donations and $1,108 for gift cards was collected.
Autism Awareness Program: 1 participant was added to the program. Held meeting with
LINKED Autism Safety Project to work together on future endeavors.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Hodges visited Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and M&T Bank. Spoke
to officers about the Facility K-9 Program at CIT Training. Attended student and facility
wellness events at UCONN. Visited Putnam Elementary School after the death of a
teacher. Conducted a K-9 Demo for Cub Scouts. Interacted with a sexual assault victim at
New London Court. Held Read to Hodges Event at the Waterford Library.
Seasonal Events: Attended the Waterford and Quaker Hill Tree Lightings and holiday
celebrations at WTFD Town Hall and the WTFD Library. Organized event where
Oswegatchie First Graders decorated the Waterford Police Department holiday tree and
visited with Santa. Hodges made a special holiday visit to the same students.
Shop with a First Responder: Organized event where 15 children from families in need
were matched up with a First Responder (WTFD Police/Dispatch and 8 other first
responder agencies) to buy presents for their families at Target.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 5 follow-ups with DV victims.
Rotary Club: Attended monthly meeting.