Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
2112/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
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a. Thank you from Waterford Youth and Family Services
b.
Letter from PCAC
Email and certificate from Wendy Colomb, CTIBRS Program Manager
Thank you email from Louis Fusaro, Groton Chief of Police
Email from Cathryn C. Girard regarding Electronic Enforcement of Traffic Violations
Letter from Doreen DeSarro regarding Officer Winakor
Thank you email from James Deveny, Executive Director LEC
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
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b.
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d.
K9 Reports for January
Youth Report for January
Investigative Services Report for January
Training Report for January
Records Report for January
Community Service Officer Report for January
Patrol Report for January

h. Animal Control Report for January
i. Community Engagement Report for January
j. Peer Support & Officer Wellness Quarterly Report
Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
New Business:
a. Approval for out of series transfers March 1 — July 1

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
January 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner M.
Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock, Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland,
LT P. Flanagan, Traffic Officer M. Devine, Training Officer M. Sylvestre
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 Dimmock to
accept the minutes from the December 11, 2023 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Brule
abstained. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.

TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Brief discussion of request to add a guardrail system to the intersection of Old Norwich Road
and Burlake. No action taken at this time, but the Commission agreed to revisit the topic if
circumstances change.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for December
December report was received.
b. Youth Reports for December
December report was received.
c. Investigative Services for December
December report was received.
d. Training Report for December
December report was received.
e. Records Report for December
December report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for December
December report was received.
g. Patrol Report for December
December report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for December
December report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for December
December report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings
NEW BUSINESS:
No new business.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to enter
into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. Chief Balestracci, LT Ferland, LT VanOverloop and LT
Flanagan were included in the Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.

The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:51 p.m. no votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Sheridan and Seconded by Commissioner
Gelinas to extend offers for the current vacancies, contingent on the candidates successfully
completing the hiring process and background investigations, to the following candidates:
1. Jake Arpin
2. Elizabeth Boxley
3. John Gorman
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Sheridan to
adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

lak K YOU!
Dear Waterford Police Department,
Every year, we provide hundreds of households with holiday food
and gift assistance. We are grateful to share that because of
donors like you, together, we assisted over 500 people with food and
gifts this holiday season. Because of your commitment to the
Waterford community, our neighbors were able to enjoy a hopeful and
joyous holiday. :
We are honored that you chose Waterford Youth and Family
Services to support this holiday season. Your benevolence is
inspiring and has touched the lives of many, and our hearts are
warmed by witnessing the spirit of love and generosity from our
‘ donors. Please accept our sincerest and most heartfelt gratitude.
© Most gratefully,
Rob Mike Dani
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Waterford First WYFS Chairman Human Services
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OFFICERS
President
Chip Rubenstein
Milford
Ast Vice President
Dan O'Connor
Norwalk
2nd Vice President
John Vazzano
Trumbull
Secretary
Mark Grasso
Orange
Treasurer
Bob Hannon
North Haven
Assistant Treasurer
Angelo Magliocco
Trumbull
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sam Bergami
Milford
Alden Mead
North Haven
Gary Lafferty
Watertown
Dan Hunsberger
Monroe
Ed O'Connor
Clinton- former
Andrew Esposito
North Branford
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Kelly Orzel
admin@ctpcac.org
POLICE COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT, INC
January 10, 2024
Police Commission
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Commissioners:
Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued dedication and the leadership you provide to the
men and women who work day and night to make our communities safer.
I wanted to take a moment to write and share some information about the Police
Commissioners Association of Connecticut, Inc. (PCAC) Our organization is composed of elected
and appointed police commissioners from municipalities throughout Connecticut. Our mission is
to collaborate on current law enforcement issues facing our police departments. We have learned
that bringing our collective voices and vision together we are better prepared and understand that
we are not alone in the challenges we as commissioners face.
Our work matters! Each fall we recognize officers and police chiefs from across the state at our
Meritorious Service & Distinguished Chiefs Dinner. We honor officers and chiefs who have gone
above and beyond, demonstrating examples of exceptional service to their community. These
chiefs and officers, along with their families and colleagues enjoy an evening of recognition and
celebration. Honoring these men and women helps to further the relationship between police
departments, officers and local police commissions.
Currently we are encouraging nominations of both police officers and chiefs for this celebration
of law enforcement. Specifically, we are looking for officers who have gone above and beyond
the call of duty during the past year (February 2023- February 1, 2024) and police chiefs that have
made an impact on their department and community under their leadership. This is a wonderful
opportunity for our organization to recognized officers and chiefs for their dedication and work. If
you have an officer(s) or Chief to nominate, please submit your recommendation to our attention
no later than March 10, 2024. Information can be submitted via mail or electronically to:
admin@ctpceac.org.
Finally, our goal for 2024 is to have representation in our organization of all cities and towns in
Connecticut with an active police commission. Enclosed please find our membership application
to share with your commissioners. If you wish to have a representative from the PCAC come meet
your commission please contact us. We would be happy to share more about our organization. If
you have any questions, contact us via email: admin@ctpcac.org, we can have a representative
answer any questions. visit our website at www.ctpcac.org. We encourage you to follow our
Facebook Page Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut, for updates!
Thank you once again for your service. We hope to see you get involved!
Yours truly,
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Chip Rubenstein
President, PCAC
P.O. BOX 575 ORANGE, CT 06477 \WWW.CTPCAC.ORG

From: Colomb, Wendy <Wendy.Colomb@ct.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:05 AM
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Certificate of Excellence for 2023 NIBRS data submissions
Good morning and Happy New Year Lt. Ferland,
In appreciation of your agency’s year-long effort in submitting incident-based data to the Uniform Crime
Reporting program, a Certificate of Excellence is attached.
As the UCR Program Manager, | sincerely appreciate the time you and your agency take in accurately
documenting criminal offenses and submitting them to the program.
| am looking forward to what 2024 holds and our continued partnership.
Best Regards,
Wendy Colomb
UCR | CTIBRS Program Manager
DESPP | Crimes Analysis Unit
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Wendy.Colomb@ct.gov
860.685.8068

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Marc Balestracci
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From: Fusaro, Louis <LFusaro@groton-ct.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:14 PM
To: chief.rich@ledyardct.org; Brian Wright; ‘burtond@cityofgroton-ct.gov'; Jay DelGrosso;
Wilfred Blanchette III; Mike Finkelstein; Marc Balestracci; Tetreault, Darrell
Subject: FLOTUS Visit
Chiefs & LT:
| want to extend sincere thanks for your assistance and support last night at the Nautilus Museum.
As you know, First Lady Jill Biden visited with the crew of the USS Delaware. We had been working with the Secret
Service for several days planning for this “closed event.” | just spoke with USSS RAC Plate who informed me that there
was no intel that there could be a large group of protestors, but as you understand, a group did assemble and staged an
impromptu protest outside the gate to the Submarine Base.
When we asked for assistance, your departments responded quickly and assisted in mitigating this incident. Your
officers actions were professional and they effectively handled the assembled crowd without incident. | am glad to
report that, although at times loud and boisterous, the crowd was not resistant to the commands and instructions of the
Officers present.
| share with you the appreciation that was conveyed to me from the Secret Service, but more importantly, | want to
thank you and your responding personnel for an exceptional job.
Once again, this response demonstrated the great teamwork that exists among our agencies here in southeastern
Connecticut!
Respectfully,
Louis J. Fusaro, Jr.
CHIEF OF POLICE
68 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 441-6710 - office
LFUSARO@GROTON-CT.GOV
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grotonpd/
Follow us Twitter: @GrotonTownPD
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Cathryn C. Girard
4 Cove View Drive
Quaker Hill, CT 06385
Tel (941)893-7533
CEGirard@aol.com
Mailing Address: Jan-Apr
4337 Oak View Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
January 22, 2024
Members of the Following Waterford Boards and Commissions:
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Selectmen
Board of Finance
Representative Town Meeting
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
NOTE: To be delivered to each Board via email; for subsequent distribution to each
member of the above listed Boards and Commissions as a Communication from a
Concerned Citizen, and for placement as an Agenda Item on the Next Regularly Scheduled
Board/Commission Meeting.
Re: Electronic Enforcement of Traffic Violations (Speeding and Running Red Lights on
Rte 32 between the USCG Academy and the entrance to I-395)
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Waterford Boards and Commissions listed above:
Background
My husband and I experienced a near-death experience last October attempting to make a left
turn onto Rte. 32 from Richards Grove Road, under a fully green traffic signal giving us the
right-of-way to proceed. We came within seconds of being T-boned on the driver’s side of our
vehicle by a car unquestionable driving at 75-90 mph and blazing through a red light. J have
been married to my husband for 60 years, and I have never seen him so visibly shaken! We
have not driven on that section of Rte. 32 since that incident and we will not, until something
effective is done by the town of Waterford to change this situation, which is a death trap! It is a
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C. Girard
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situation well known to ALL residents and officials of Waterford. And although a complex one
because Rte, 32 is a state road, ATTENTION must be paid, and ACTION must be taken.
In the course of attempting to get the First Selectman and the Police Chief of Waterford, the
local newspapers, the local TV stations, and the State of CT fired up to address this situation, I
have become aware of CT HB5917 recently passed by the CT Legislature, enacting the
recommendations of the CT VISION ZERO COUNCIL, designed to stem and lower the
dramatic increases in traffic fatalities in virtually every town in CT, every year.
CT VISION ZERO is the state version of a federal program designed to provide funding to reach
the same goals. Federal grants are available! West Hartford CT has recently been awarded a
$700,000 grant from the federal program for their VISION ZERO PLAN.
Actions Taken to Date
1. Ihave met with the First Selectman, Robert Brule, and Chief Balestracci, to heighten the
need for ATTENTION to be paid to this initiative, and to put it on a fast track.
2. Asa result of that meeting, Chief Balestracci has informed me of all the
Boards/Commissions in Waterford that would play a role in implementing this initiative
in Waterford, which is why you are receiving this communication.
3. Ihave made contacts in the State and understand the people involved in the State Vision
Zero Council and the role of the Council.
4. Iknow that guidance and requirements can be secured from the CT DOT, which oversees
the State Vision Zero Council.
5. Ihave spoken at length with the Manager for the Vision Zero initiative in West Hartford,
and understand the process that West Hartford went through, and how they effectively
used consultants to assist in preparing the grant proposal to the US DOT that garnered
West Hartford a $700,000 grant to implement their Vision Zero plan.
Next Steps
Frankly, the ball is in the court of each one of you as a resident of Waterford, and a member
of a governing body of the town.
I believe that each of you has a moral responsibility to the citizens of Waterford to enact effective
safety measures to protect the lives of those people that you represent.
1 am going to attach only a smattering of information to this letter, because frankly I do not want
to overwhelm you ~ in case this is the first time you have heard of the VISION ZERO initiative.
Let’s say they are designed to pique your interest.
Ihave lots more information, and I stand ready to provide what I can, and conduct research to
assist you ALL with questions you may have. All you have to do is ASK!
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C. Girard
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Conclusion
During our meeting in December, I told Chief Balestracci and First Selectman Brule that I have
been called a “Chinese Water Torture.” I never give up! I have made it my mission (one of two)
to bring VISION ZERO to Waterford, and to make Rte. 32 between the USCG Academy and the
entrance to I-395 a safe driving experience! | plan to continue my communication with you all
and appear in-person at your meetings when we return to Waterford in the spring. I have a lot of
information at my disposal.
T hope you will understand the importance of this issue, and will proceed with all due speed to
move forward to take whatever steps are required, whether local, state, or federal.
Attachments
1. Enabling Legislation Jersey City, New Jersey- 7 pages
2. CT DOT News Release re HB 85917 — Vision Zero — 1 page
3. West Hartford Vision Zero Project Schedule — 1 page
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C. Girard
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CITY OF JERSEY CITY
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL ¢ 280 GROVE STREET @ JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302
TELEPHONE (201) 547-5500 e FACSIMILE (201) 547-5442
STEVEN M, FULOP STEVEN M. FULOP
AMTAYOR 
MAYOR
E.O. 2019-007 June 14, 2019
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY
REINSTITUTING A VISION ZERO TASK FORCE TO ADVANCE THE ACTIONS AND
STRATEGIES SPECIFICED IN THE JERSEY CITY VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor of the City of Jersey City by law, I hereby issue the
following Executive Order:
WHEREAS, Jersey City adopted a Complete Streets Policy in May of 2011, which mandated that all
public streets be designed to safely accommodate travel by pedestrians and bicyclists as well as
motorized vehicles; and
WHEREAS, significant accomplishments have already been achieved as a result of this policy as well
as ‘through the City’s collaboration with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s Local
Safety Program, which addresses high priority crash locations on local roadways; and
WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the City currently averages approximately twenty (20) severe injury
crashes and nine (9) traffic fatalities within the City per year, inclusive of crashes on State and County
roadways, with an average of three (3) traffic fatalities per year occurring on City streets; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address traffic safety in the City, Executive Order 2018-007 was signed to
formally adopt a Vision Zero Initiative tailored for Jersey City and to create a Vision Zero Task Force
to draft an Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Jersey City Vision Zero Task Plan was formally adopted by the Municipal Council
on February 14, 2019 outlining specific actions and strategies the City must take to achieve its goal of
zero traffic fatalities and severe injuries on City roadways by the year 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Vision Zero Task Force expired after one year following the issuance of Executive
Order 2018-007
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by law as Mayor of the City of Jersey
City, I hereby issue the following Executive Order formally reinstating a Vision Zero Task Force to
advance the actions and strategies outlined in the Jersey City Action Plan,
A. Creation of a Vision Zero Task Force
There is hereby created a Vision Zero Task Force which shall advance the Actions and Strategies
outlined in the Jersey City Vision Zero Action Plan.

B Duties of the Vision Zero Task Force
The Task Force shall:
1.
2.
2.
Meet quarterly to track progress on the Actions being led and supported by each agency, as
specified in the Vision Zero Action Plan.
Publish an Annual report summarizing the work completed in accordance with the Action
Plan.
Cc, Membership, Terms and Removal
. The Vision Zero Task Force shall consist of eighteen (18) members, including the Director of
Traffic & Transportation and the City’s Senior Transportation Planner, who shall serve as Co-
Chairs of the Task Force.
In addition, the task force shall consist of the following members:
The Business Administrator or his or her designee;
The Municipal Council President or his or her designee;
The Corporation Counsel or his or her designee;
The Chief of Police or his or her designee;
The Chief of the Division of Fire or his or her designee;
The Director of the Department of Public Works or his or her designee;
The Director of the Department of Health & Human Services or his or her designee;
The Director of the Division of Engineering; or his or her designee:
The Director of the Division of Parking Enforcement; or his or her designee;
The Mayor or his designee; and
A representative from Bike JC, the primary Jersey City bicycle safety organization;
A representative from Safe Streets JC, the primary Jersey City pedestrian and traffic
safety organization; and
A representative from the Jersey City Board of Education
A representative from the City of Hoboken
A representative from Hudson County
A representative from the New Jersey Department of Transportation
The Vision Zero Task Force shall remain in existence until the year 2026. All the members
shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve for a term of seven (7) years, Vacancies created
by resignation or otherwise shall be filled by the Mayor for the completion of the term.
All members of the Task Force, with the exception of the Co-Chairs, shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor and can be removed from the Task Force by the Mayor at any time and for any
reason.

4. The Task Force shall meet at least once every quarter at a time fixed by the Chairpersons, The
Chairpersons may call special meetings as necessary.
R Cooperation with City Departments and Agencies
The Division of Engineering, Traffic & Transportation and the Department of Public Safety and all
City departments and agencies shall cooperate with the work of the Task Force to the degree possible
and permitted by law.
G. Effective Date
This Order shall be effective immediately. It shall be kept on file in the Offices of the City Clerk and
the Business Administrator and it will also be made available to the public upon request.
ce: Brian Platt, Business Administrator
Robert Byrne, City Clerk
Peter Baker, Corporation Counsel
All Department Directors

CITY OF JERSEY CITY
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL © 280 GROVE STREET @ JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302
; TELEPHONE (201) 547-5500 @ FACSIMILE (201) 547-5442
STAVEN M, FULOP STEVEN M, FULOP
MAYOR 
MAYOR
Report of Directors
Superceding and 8e
Rescinding E.O, 2018-001 ° Meeting 04.11.18
E.O, 2018- 007 , a April 4), 2018
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY
ADOPTING A “VISION ZERO” INITIATIVE TAILORED FOR JERSEY CITY AND
CREATING A VISION ZERO TASK FORCE TO DRAFT AN ACTION PLAN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor of the City of Jersey City by law, I hereby issue the
following Executive Order: :
WHEREAS, in the 1990s, officials in Sweden adopted a set of traffic management policies which
fundamentally differed from traditional traffic safety policies and set the goal of eliminating traffic-
related deaths and severe injuries; and
WHEREAS, this set of policies became known collectively as “Vision Zero” and its guiding principle
is that deaths and injuries caused by traffic crashes should be treated as a public health problem which
can be eliminated through better planning, not as an inevitable by-product of the vehicle-based
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, since officials in Sweden began Vision Zero, officials in cities all over the world,
including 32 cities in the United States, have adopted their own versions of the Vision Zeto initiative;
and
WHEREAS, Jersey City adopted a Complete Streets Policy in May of 2011, which mandated that all
public streets be designed to safely accommodate travel by pedestrians and bicyclists as well as
motorized vehicles; and
WHEREAS, significant accomplishments have already been achieved as a result of this policy as well
as through the City’s collaboration with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s Local
Safety Program, which addresses high priority crash locations on local roadways; and
WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the City currently averages approximately 300 traffic crashes
involving pedestrians and nine traffic fatalities within the City per year, inclusive of crashes on State
and County roadways, with an average of three fatal crashes per year occurring on City streets; and
WHEREAS, children, the elderly, people of color and people in low-income communities face a
disproportionate risk of traffic injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, more needs to be done to eliminate traffic crashes within the City and it is clear that
Jersey City would benefit from formally adopting its own Vision Zero Initiative based on the following
five fundamental principles shared by the Vision Zero Network:
1, deaths and severe injuries caused by traffic crashes are preventable;
2, human life and health should be prioritized in all transportation systems and in all aspects of
transportation planning;
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3. human error is inevitable and transportation systems should be forgiving;
4. transportation planning should focus on systems-level changes above influencing individual
behavior; and
5. speed is the single most important factor in crash severity.
- WHEREAS, a commitment to Vision Zero will also create opportunities to invite meaningful
community engagement, including communities that historically have been underserved, as well as
collaboration between relevant governmental agencies.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by law as Mayor of the City of Jersey
City, I hereby issue the following Executive Order formally adopting the Vision Zero Initiative and
creating a multi-disciplinary Vision Zero Task Force to lead the planning effort and draft an Action
Plan.
A. Adoption of a Vision Zero Initiative tailored for Jersey City
The City of Jersey City formally adopts the Vision Zero Initiative with the goal of eliminating traffic
fatalities and severe injuries on Jersey City roadways by the year 2026.
B. Creation of a Vision Zero Task Force
There is hereby created a Vision Zero Task Force which shall draft a Vision Zero Action Plan within
one (1) year from the date of this Executive Order for the Municipal Council’s consideration.
Cc Duties of the Vision Zero Task Force
The Task Force shall:
1. Publish a Vision Zero Action Plan which shall provide policy makers with a comprehensive
proposal to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Jersey City roadways within seven
(7) years and which shall propose both short-term and long-term data-driven strategies
complete with measurable goals;
2. Develop assurances against racial profiling and targeting as it pertains to Vision Zero
enforcement and to ensure that communities of color, the Department of Public Safety, and
community leadership are included in the decision-making and development of enforcement
plans or policies;
3. Solicit information and input for the Vision Zero Action Plan from the public;
4. Report quarterly on the Task Force’s findings and progress; and
5. Create a public website which shall include crash data and provide regular updates on the
Action Plan’s progress as well as provide a feature to solicit feedback from the public on traffic
safety concerns,
Dz Membership, Terms and Removal
1, The Vision Zero Task Force shall consist of fifteen (15) members, including the Director of
Traffic & Transportation from the Division of Engincoring, Traffic & Transportation and the
City’s Senior Transportation Planner from the Division of Planning, who shall serve as Co-
Chairs of the Task Force,
In addition the task force shall consist of the following members:
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The Business Administrator or his or her designee;
The Municipal Council President or his or her designee;
The Corporation Counsel or his or her designee;
The Chief of Police or his or her designee;
The Chief of the Division of Fire or his or her designee;
The Director of the Department of Public Works or his or her designee;
The Director of the Department of Health & Human Services or his or her designee;
The Director of the Division of Engineering; or his or her designee;
The Director of the Division of Parking Enforcement; or his or her designee;
The Mayor or his designee; and
A representative from Bike JC, the primary Jersey City bicycle safety organization;
A representative from Safe Streets JC, the primary Jersey City pedestrian and traffic
safety organization; and
One representative for all schools in Jersey City,
2, The Vision Zero Task Force shall expire after one year following the issuance of this Order
and it shall be renewable at the option of the Mayor, All the members shall be appointed by the
Mayor and shall serve for a term of one (1) year. Vacancies created by resignation or otherwise
shall be filled by the Mayor for the completion of the term.
3. All members of the Task Force, with the exception of the Co-Chairs, shall serve at the pleasure
of the Mayor and can be removed from the Task Force by the Mayor at any time and for any
reason,
4. The Task Force shall meet at least once every quarter at a time fixed by the Chairpersons. The
Chairpersons may call special meetings as necessary.
5. The meetings shall not be subject to the Open Public Meetings Act.
E, Clerical and Technical Assistance
For the purposes of effectuating the goals of this Order, the Co-Chairs shall have the authority to create
a budget, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Municipal Council, to meet the material needs of
the Task Force, The Co-Chairs shall be empowered use their staff and resources to provide for the
clerical and technical needs of the Task Force.
F. Cooperation with City Departments and Agencies
The Division of Engineering, Traffic & Transportation and the Department of Public Safety and all
City departments and agencies shall cooperate with the work of the Task Force to the degree possible
and permitted by law,
G. Effective Date
This Order shall be effective immediately. It shall be kept on file in the Offices of the City Clerk and
the Business Administrator and it will also be made available to the public upon request,
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ce: Brian Platt, Business Administrator
Robert Byrne, City Clerk
Jeremy Farrell, Corporation Counsel
All Department Directors
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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NEWS RELEASE
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE
NEWINGTON, CT 06111
6/07/2023
CTDOT COMMISSIONER EUCALITTO APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HB5917, “AN ACT
IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VISION ZERO COUNCIL”
(NEWINGTON, CT) — Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner Garrett
Eucalitto released the below statement regarding the passage of HB5917, “An Act
Implementing the Recommendations of the Vision Zero Council.”
“On behalf of our team at CTDOT, | am thrilled that HB5917, 'An Act Implementing the
Recommendations of the Vision Zero Council', has passed the House and Senate with significant
bipartisan support.
“It’s no secret that our roadways have become more deadly, and we are laser-focused on doing
everything we can to ensure travelers in Connecticut are safe.
“This bill represents over a year’s worth of work by the Vision Zero Council members and
subcommittee volunteers. At its most basic level, this bill implements policies and authorizes
using strategies and tools that have proven to reduce crashes and injuries when implemented
in other states. It is a comprehensive package addressing engineering, education, enforcement,
and equity.
“The bill empowers municipalities to deploy automated traffic enforcement with significant
oversight from CTDOT, requires more robust safety education be provided to drivers, requires
us to consider recommendations from equity stakeholders in our annual capital plan
development, and requires we continue our work to raise public awareness about the dangers
of impaired driving, and more.
“We are confident the provisions in this bill will help improve public health and safety for every
resident, especially people of color who are disproportionately impacted by serious injuries and
fatalities on our roadways.
“We have incredible partners in the leadership of the Transportation Committee, Rep. Roland
Lemar, Sen. Christine Cohen, Rep. Kathy Kennedy, and Sen. Tony Hwang, as well as the Vision
Zero Council members and subcommittee volunteers. We look forward to working hand-in-
hand with these dedicated stakeholders and others to improve safety on our roadways.”
HHH
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
860-594-3062
CTDOTMedia@ct.gov

WEST HARTFORD |
VISI@N ZERS
West Hartford Vision Zero project Schedule
January-February 2023
Town Adopts Vision Zero Resolution
March-April 2023
Town Convenes Task Force & Forms Sub-Committees
May 2023
Town Selects Consultant Team
June 2023-January 2024
Community Engagement
June-July 2023
Vision Zero Action Plan Assessment
July-August 2023
Town-Wide Safety Analysis
Town Plan & Policy Review
Develop Action Plan Framework
Conduct Town-wide Crash Analysis
Establish Goals, Strategies & Action
September 2023
Public Meeting #1
October-November 2023
Establish Performance Measures & Monitoring Plan
Develop DRAFT Vision Zero Action Plan
December 2023
Public Meeting #2
January 2024
Early January: Develop Draft Action Plan
Late January: Develop Final Action Plan

Marc Balestracci
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From: CATHRYN GIRARD <cegirard@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:24 PM
To: David Campo; Shannon Withey; Marc Balestracci; Rebecca Hall
Subject: Addendum to Packet Sent to Various Waterford Boards/Commissions re Vision Zero
Attachments: WH Resolution for Vision Zero.pdf
Please add the attached email and resolution from Duane Martin, the Manager of Vision Zero in West Hartford
to the packets I sent yesterday on this topic.
How fortuitous that this should arrive today, since the Police Chief Balestracci indicated securing a resolution
from the Waterford RTM was Step One in this process.
Also, please note that in the email, all of Duane Martin’s contact info is available. He can be a valuable
resource for information.
Thank you.
Cathryn C. Girard
4337 Oak View Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-893-7533
CEGirard@aol.com

From: Duane Martin DuaneM@WestHartfordCT.gov &
Subject: RE: Ordinance Authorizing Vision Zero Implementation
Date: January 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM
To: cegirard@aol.com
Hi Cathryn,
The West Hartford Town Council adopted the attached Vision Zero
resolution. | am not sure that it is required by the State, but | would
recommend it as it established a goal and path to achieve that goal. It also
helps the municipality obtain grant funding for Vision Zero related projects.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Duane J. Martin, P.E.
Director of Community Development
Town of West Hartford
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From: CATHRYN GIRARD <cegirard@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:09 PM
To: Vision Zero <VisionZero@WestHartfordCT.gov>
Cc: Manware, Stacey <stacey.manware @jud.ct.gov>
Subject: Ordinance Authorizing Vision Zero Implementation
Hello:
| am interested in bringing Vision Zero to Waterford CT.
| am told that the first step according to the CT State Statute authorizing Vision Zero is for a
Town to pass an ordinance authorizing it. Am | correct on that?
If so, can you share the ordinance that was passed in West Hartford authorizing Vision Zero.
Thank you.
Cathryn C. Girard
4337 Oak View Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-893-7533
CEGirard@aol.com
WH Vision Zero

RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE VISION ZERO INITIATIVE IN SUPPORT OF SAFE, HEALTHY
AND EQUITABLE MOBILITY
WHEREAS, safe, healthy, and equitable mobility is a foundation of our community; and
WHEREAS, public streets and rights of way connect our neighborhoods into one West Hartford;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is concerned about recent roadway deaths and serious injuries on
West Hartford streets; and
WHEREAS, there has been a rise in traffic-related fatalitics and serious injuries in Connecticut
and across the United States; and
WHEREAS, our community must come together and increase efforts to create safer and more
welcoming streets for all; and
WHEREAS, proven measures exist to reduce the number of crashes on our streets with a
thoughtful and data-backed mix of equitable transportation engineering, enforcement, and
education; and
WHEREAS, roadway designs focused on the Complete Streets concept to prioritize reducing
vehicular speeding, improve and expand pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and create safer streets
for all users; and
WHEREAS, speeding, red light running, ignoring traffic signals and signs, and distracted driving
are among the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of West Hartford has already achieved significant gains in traffic safety;
and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a goal to achieve zero roadway deaths and serious injuries on our
streets and adjacent rights of way; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero goals have been adopted by other municipalities and states around the
country, and recently by the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is premised on the fundamental principle that loss of life and serious
injury from traffic crashes is unacceptable, yet acknowledges that while people make mistakes,
our roadway network should be designed to ensure those inevitable mistakes do not result in severe
injuries or deaths; and
WHEREAS, for Vision Zero to be accepted, it must be thoughtfully integrated into and embraced
by multiple stakeholders, including traffic engineers, police and emergency services, Town
government leaders, the business community, neighborhood and community groups, and the
public at large.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL WEST
HARTFORD THAT:
1, The Town of West Hartford supports the five fundamental principles of the Vision Zero
Initiative, namely that:
a. Deaths and serious injuries caused by traffic crashes are preventable;
b. Human life and health should be prioritized in all transportation systems and in all
aspects of transportation planning and design;
c. Human error is inevitable and transportation systems should be forgiving;
d. Transportation planning should focus on system-level changes to influence all
individual’s behavior; and
e. Speed is a highly important factor in crash severity.
2. Adoption of a Vision Zero Initiative tailored to the Town of West Hartford. The Town
Manager is hereby directed to adopt the Vision Zero Initiative in the Town of West Hartford
with the goal of eliminating fatalities and severe injuries on West Hartford streets by 2033.
3. Establishment of Task Force. In support of the Vision Zero Initiative, the Town Manager
shall establish a Vision Zero Task Force that shall be composed of a Technical Advisory
Committee and a Community Advisory Committee. Committee members shall include a
variety of Town officials, experts and community members to ensure a wide range of
viewpoints and expertise.
4. Duties. The Town Manager shall regularly report to the Town Council, or its committees, on
the findings and progress of the Vision Zero Task Force, including recommendations for near
term solutions that can be implemented immediately. Not later than January 10, 2024, the
Town Manager, in consultation with the Vision Zero Task Force shall:
a. Develop and publish a Vision Zero Action Plan, which shall provide the Town
Council with a comprehensive plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe
injuries on West Hartford roadways by 2033 and which shall propose both
short-term and long-term data-driven strategies complete with measurable
goals. Certain components of the plan shall include but not be limited to:
i. Strategies for all Town agencies to adopt and integrate the Safe Systems
Approach to roadway safety in the planning, design, construction,
maintenance, enforcement, and any other matters related to West
Hartford’s roadway network; and
ii. Recommendations and best practices to reduce speeding and distracted
driving overall across the Town.

Cc.
d.
January 10, 2023
(CANTOR)
Develop assurances that traditionally under-resourced and underserved
communities shall be thoughtfully included in the plan’s development.
Solicit information and input for the Vision Zero Action Plan from the public.
Report to the Town Council regularly on the Task Force's findings and progress.

January 28, 2024
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06388
Chief Balestracci,
| would like to bring an incident to your attention because it involves one of your
officers. On January 4, 2024, while shopping at BJ’s in Waterford, my
wallet/phone case was stolen by an individual while his accomplice attempted to
distract me. The incident was caught on security camera and the store manager
called the Waterford police. Officer Brandon Winakor, one of your officers,
responded to the call and began an investigation into the incident. While
undertaking his investigation, he encouraged me to use the ”Find My” app on my
watch to locate my phone. When this produced an address for a vacant lot on
Waterford Parkway, he talked me through the steps necessary to use my IPad
from home to secure a more accurate location of my phone and to email him the
photos of the location. As a senior citizen many times over who had no idea what
a “Find My” app was, let alone how to take a photo from my IPad, Office Winakor
was able to locate and retrieve my phone while proceeding with his investigation.
lam a retired individual who spent 44 years working in municipal government, so
lam very familiar with municipal police departments and police work. | can tell
you that Officer Winakor went above and beyond his service to the public. |am
truly grateful for all that he did to assist me. He is knowledgeable, patient,
tenacious and very service oriented. You should be proud to have an individual
like Officer Winakor within your ranks as an officer in the Waterford Police
Department.
eee OSeane
Doreen DeSarro
CC. Officer Brandon Winakor

Marc Balestracci
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From: James Deveny <james.deveny@lec-ct.org>
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 8:10 AM
To: Marc Balestracci; Pat Daley; Stephen Tavares
Subject: UConn Oral Panel Assistance
Chiefs,
I would like to thank you for assisting the LEC and the UConn Police Department in the LT oral panel
examination held at the LEC on February 1st & 2nd, 2024.
Your lieutenants were professional, and well prepared for this two-day process.
As you know, the LEC would not be able to conduct these promotional examinations without the assistance of
LEC agencies. Again, I would like to thank you for your time and assistance.
JIM
James P. Deveny
Executive Director
Academy Commandant
Law Enforcement Council
11 Stott Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-887-1214

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
January 2024
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
No new complaints of line of sight issues.
Previous complaint about the hedges on Avery Lane at the exit to the post office. | spoke with
the owner of the rental property and he will be taking care of it in the near future.
Previous complaint of the flags that Sleepy’s (Route 85) has along the road make it difficult to
see when trying to exit the Waterford Hotel Group parking lot. Several of the flags have already
been removed and store personnel were open to moving their location when they are put back
out.
DOT SIGN RELATED ISSUES.
None reported at this time
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
No parking complaints that required action.
Enforcement related complaints
Additional enforcement activity was focused on the stop signs at intersection of Vauxhall St. Ext.
and Douglas Ln./Greentree Dr. to address concerns that people are not stopping at the stop
signs. During the month approximately fifty five (55) traffic stops were conducted at the stop
signs at this intersection. Marked and unmarked cars were utilized in these stops.
| met with staff at the senior center to address parking problems and was also informed they
had concerns about the speed of vehicles driving through the parking lot. The parking issues
were not able to resolved at this time. The Recreation Department and Senior Center have a
large amount of community engagement and will attempt to schedule future programming to
minimize parking issues. As for speed issues in the lot, a battery powered speed sign will be
placed in the parking lot to bring awareness to the speed. No speed signs are in the parking lot.
We have also discussed using temporary speed bumps to address the concerns, but proper
signage must be obtained first.
On January 30, 2024 | was contacted by a worker with the Parks and Recreation Department.
He complained about the speed of vehicles on the back road of the high school that connects to
Miner Lane. | was informed that some of the school bus drivers were complaining as well. |
contacted SRO Malbaurn and he informed me he is in regular contact with the bus company
about those types of issues. He also reported the temporary speed bumps have been removed
for winter. The parking lot does not have posted speed limit signs. Battery powered speed
signs will be utilized on the rear entrance roadway to draw attention to the potential speeding
problem.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
No new requests for traffic control signs has come forward.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
January 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 January 2024 was at or above the speed limit approximately
61% of the time. An additional approximate 36% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during
that time. Leaving the remaining roughly 3% traveling at 46 mph or higher.
2. Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic. This speed sign is not
currently showing the collected data. The speed sign does continue to show reading to those
traveling on the road.
BATTERY POWERED SPEED SIGN
1. A previous complaint on Summer St., lead to a battery powered speed sign being placed on
Summer St. in the area between David St and William St., facing traffic driving towards William
St. The sign was in place from December 8 to December 14, 2023. The results have been listed
below. The speed limit on this road is 25 mph. The data also 49 vehicles traveled over the
speed limit during this timeframe, with the two highest recorded speeds of 36 mph and 33 mph.
Based on the traffic data no specific enforcement was conducted in this area.
Total 0- 11-20 21-31 32-41
Vehicles 10mph mph mph mph
2705 65 2143 495 2
2. Aprevious complaint on Spithead Road, lead to a battery powered speed sign being placed on
Spithead Road between Mullen Hill Rd and Ina Blvd, facing northbound traffic from January 4
through January 9, 2024. The results have been listed below. The speed limit in this area is 30
mph. Additional traffic enforcement has been conducted in this area.
Total 10-19 20-30 31-40 41-51 52-61 62+ mph
Vehicles mph mph mph mph mph
9516 | 169 1620 | 4349 3285 92 1
5. A previous complaint on Fog Plain Rd., lead to a battery powered speed sign being placed on Fog
Plain Rd. in the area of Robin St., facing traffic driving towards Route 1. The sign was in place
from December 8 to December 14, 2023. The results have been listed below. Additional traffic
enforcement has been conducted in this area and a true speed study will be conducted in the
future. The speed limit on this road is 25 mph
Total 0-25 26-34 35-43 44-52 53-60
Vehicles mph mph mph mph mph
16839 3333 9474 | 3798 ms | 8

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
January 2024
SPECIAL EVENTS:
No events involving the traffic office occurred during January we have no anticipated events for
February.
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
The message boards were not deployed in January due to weather concerns.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had the following traffic enforcement statistics for the Month of December
Misdemeanor: 1 (reckless driving)
Infractions: 23
Warnings: 44
Total Stops: 78
| was also assigned to assist patrol on multiple occasions during the month during storms and for various
other reasons. | assisted Community Engagement Officer Fredricks with community functions as
needed.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
January 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 5
2024 Uses: 5
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 3
2023 Uses: 3
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ Members of the police department arrested an individual for pos-
session of a large quantity of marijuana and two high capacity
pistol magazines. Shortly after the suspect was released, Officer
Genung observed the suspect looking into the wood line of where
he was arrested. Officer Genung attempted to make contact with
the suspect who fled on foot into the woods. K9 Ozzy and Of-
ficer Genung began tracking the suspect which resulted in him
being flushed out to a perimeter officer and taken into custody.
A loaded pistol with a high capacity magazine (32 round) was
later located in the woods.
Tico
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo responded to Officer Ewing’s motor
vehicle stop for an open air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Tico
showed alert behavior on the rear door seam/handle and was
deployed inside the vehicle. Inside the vehicle Officers located
four individually packaged clear-knotted baggies containing
“crack” cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
Both K9 Ozzy and K9 Tico along with Officer Genung and Officer Surdo participated in a K9 demo for
Commissioner Gamble’s criminal justice class at Waterford High School.
Monthly Training
+ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 1/2/24, 1/16/24 and 1/30/24 in obedi-
ence, tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections,
and apprehension work.

ga, | THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
« Youth Office Activity
ne Report
January 2024
¢ SRO Lane and SRO Malbaurn worked collaboratively
with WECC (Wtfd Emergency Communications Center)
to number all radios assigned to teachers and adminis-
trators at the five schools in town. This measure allows
police to respond efficiently in an emergency situation.
¢ Off. Malbaurn met with a student, his guardian, and
school staff and devised a safety plan after an ongoing
altercation with another student.
« Off. Lane investigated an incident in which an 11 year
old sixth grader had a small knife in his backpack at
school. The student received school discipline and his
family was referred to family counseling.
¢ Both SRO Malbaurn and SRO Lane attended numerous
after school events to include: wrestling tournaments,
WHS basketball games and CLMS basketball games.
¢ Officer Lane attended an online Swatting training.
¢ Off. Malbaurn assisted the Friendship School (and an
out of district school) with a custody issue which in-
volved restraining orders, school enrollment, and with-
drawal.
¢ Officer Lane attended a “suici