Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda
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| Meeting Date | November 10, 2025 |
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Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda Waterford Town Hall Auditorium 11/10/2025 5:00 pm Call to order and establish quorum: Pledge of Allegiance: Public input: Acceptance of minutes: September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Correspondence: a. Thank You letter from Patti L. Burmahl, Board of Directors, Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Traffic Commission Review: Chief's Report: a. K9 Reports for September/October b. Youth Report for September/October c. Investigative Services Report for September/October d. Training Report for September/October e. Support Services Report for September/October f. Patrol Report for September/October g. Animal Control Report for September/October h. Community Engagement Report for September/October Old Business: New Business: a Review of 2026 Meeting Schedule b. Retirement Commission Appointment c. Discussion on Cross Road/Boston Post Road Rotary d. Executive Session for Personnel Discussion MINUTES BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS September 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioner C, Gamble, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner Sheridan DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland, LT P. Flanagan, Officer M. Sylvestre, Officer Mark Devine CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM: Commissioner Gelinas called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. A Quorum was established. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC INPUT: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept the August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence was reviewed. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW: Traffic report was received. CHIEE’S REPORT: a. K9 Reports for August August report was received. Youth Reports for August August report was received. Investigative Services for August August report was received. Training Report for August August report was received. Support Services Report for August August report was received. Patrol Report for August August report was received. Animal Control Report for August August report was received. Community Engagement Report for August August report was received. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion was made regarding a change in the Annual Report. Chief Balestracci stated the change would be corrected. MOTION: Made by Commission Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Sheridan to approve the Annual Report. Motion passed unanimously. b. Discussion was made regarding the e-bike issues in town along with the correspondence letter from First Selectman Brule regarding the subject. A brochure has been completed to use as education for students, teachers and parents in town. Chief Balestracci is to meet with the superintendent of schools regarding class presentations to further educate students. A public service announcement video will also be available before Christmas 2025 as sales for e-bikes is expected to increase during the holiday season. Commissioner Sheridan left the meeting at 5:31 p.m. c. Discussion was made regarding the email from the Chamber of Commerce. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Brule to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by: Recording Secretary TERRI BRODEUR BREAST CA N c E R “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 FO U N DAT | (@) N Metastasis Program at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School, an American Association for Cancer Research "NextGen Star," and a TBBCF research grant recipient. Celebrating our 18th Anniversary as a Foundation October 19, 2025 Board of Directors Waterford Police Department Chief Marc Balestracci 41 Avery Lane President Debbie Yother Waterford, CT 06385 Vice President Pamela Moris Walt Dear Chief Balestracci, ea ask On behalf of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation, | wanted to thank you and the Waterford Police department for your assistance and support at our 20th Annual Walk for a Treasurer Cure held on Saturday, October 4th. Stacey Guallieri, CPA Co-founder Having Sergeant Matt Fedor help our walkers cross Rope Ferry Road to Gardiners Wood Sandy Maniscalco Road was so helpful. This is a spot where all 400 walkers walk through and they are usually tired by this point. Seeing Sgt. Fedor and having his support for the walkers means so much Operations Director (not to mention keeping them safe!). | also appreciated Lieutenant David Ferland who was Kathleen Davis my point person communicating prior to the Walk. Board Members Howard Brensilver, MDP With heartfelt thanks and appreciation for helping us find a cure for breast cancer by Patricia Burma! supporting our big fundraising event!! Tricia Cunningham Deborah Fountain Shelley Gregory John LaMattina, PhD Pott Exim Max Logan Rachel Redding Stephen Sheehan, Esquire Patti L. Burmahl Michelle Sottile Hoyt Board of Directors Gabrielle Tudisca 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 The Waterford Police Department . Traffic Officer Report September 2025 LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES: - None to report. DOT RELATED ISSUES. - Nothing current or pressing PARKING COMPLAINTS: - No ongoing parking complaints at this time. ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS: - Complaint of speeding on Devonshire from multiple people in the neighborhood. Speed signs being utilized and time spent on the roadway. - Complaint of speeding on Vauxhall St., additional enforcement in area and speed study. Solar sign to be placed in area in near future - Complaint of speeding on Norman St. and stop sign violations at Norman and Summer St. REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES: - No signs requests or changes of roadway features are pending at this time. UPCOMING EVENTS: - October 5, 2025 Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Run - October 18, 2025 Addy’s Run 5K - November 9, 2025 Mago Point 5K and Harvest Festival - November 21, 2025 Waterford High School Turkey Trot 5K UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE: - Paving on Old Norwich Road began during September and finish work will continue into the first couple weeks of October. - Paving in the area of Phillips St. and Jefferson Ave should be beginning mid-October TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 164 Total Traffic Stops *Officer Rogers #82 assigned to traffic unit for month of August Officer Devine #88 Reed #93 Total Infractions 6 72 78 warnings 24 61 85 misdemeanor 1 0 1 The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report September 2025 SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT: Three solar powered speed signs are currently deployed around town at the below listed locations: 9702, 98204. Niantic River Road southbound near Old 79384 Niantic River Road. 7056 4. September 2025 “ae 30 mph zone 52924 44104 3528 4 26464 1764 4 8824 12682 Great Neck Road southbound in front of Great Neck School. 115294 10376 September 2025 eal 25 mph Zone 80704 6917-4 5765+ 46124 34594 2306 + 1153 The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report September 2025 23065 Clark Lane southbound in front of Clark Lane Middle School 20968. 18871 September 2025 30 mph Zone 16775 14678 125814 104844 8387-4 62904 4194 2097 4 SL: O19 SELL The following Data was obtained from battery powered speed signs: Date Range: September 1, 2025 to September 6, 2025 Speed Limit: 25 mph Bloomingdale Rd northbound, North of Millers Pond Rd. | || A Lass than 20 mph... Less than 20 mph 186 | | | | 36-40 mph § , : | 21-25 mph 1071 6% | } 26-30 mph 2251 P Less than 20 mph | 31-35 mph 1562 m 21-25 mph | 36-40 mph 317 |f 126-30 mph | 41-45 mph 20 ASE Ton | = 31-35 mph | 46-50 mph Eee 29% 36-40 mph ) 5255mph_ | tl | 26-30 mph Bw 41-45 mph | 42% J 946-50 mph \ 251-55 mph The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report September 2025 Date Range: September 4, 2025to September 6, 2025 Speed Limit: 30 mph Rope Ferry Rd. eastbound East of Great Neck Road Speed Range Vehicles I 46-50 mph | Less than 20 mph 2016 —— 0% 21-25 mph aaa “ less than 20 B Less than 20 mph 26-30 mph 3497 Hae Eehee ee 31-35 mph 1810 ASEM 36-40 mph 424 0 © 31-35 mph ec iii eal . 24-25 mph on 46-50 mph 5 E is 22% 41-45 mph : 46-50 mph a a Date Range: September 1, 2025 to September 7, 2025 Speed Limit: 40 mph Route 1 eastbound west of Pamela Susee yeni: | Less than 20 mph 260 21-25 mph 149 | 26-30 mph 343 | @lessthan20mph 34.95 mph 1878 | 21-25 mph _ 36-40 mph 10600 | 26-30 mph 41-45 mph 13239 | © 31-25 mph / 46-50 mph 4749 | 36-40 mph 51-55 mph 676 I 941-45 mph 56-60 mph 113 ae i, 61-65 mph 30 66-70 mph 3 51-55 mph 71-75 mph 3 | 56-60 mph | Beech | mph au The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report September 2025 Date Range: September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2025 (Speed Feedback was turned off for this period) Speed Limit: 35 mph VAUXHALL ST EXT SOUTHBOUND IN THE AREA OF HICKORY LANE See over 50 mph 46 -50 mph bag 2% 9% 1 35 or less 29% Speed Range _ Vehicle Count 35 mph or less | 10,660 36-45 mph 21,767 46-50 mph | 3,415 Over 50 mph_ | 729 36-45 mph 60% SPEED LIMIT 35 A Speed Study was conducted on Boston Post Road in the area of Waterford Town Hall, from September 15, 2025 to September 22, 2025. Speed radar signs were utilized, with the feedback function turned off so that passing vehicles did not know their speeds were being recorded. This area is a 30 mph zone in each direction. The following data was collected. Speed Range Westbound Eastbound (Sample) Combined % of Sampled Total Less than 20 mph | __ 2,092 501 2,593 5.27% 21-25 mph 2,046 588 2,634 5.35% 26-30 mph 6,521 1,655 8,176 16.61% 31-35 mph 14,609 3,578 18,187 | 36.94% 36-40 mph 10,462 2,643 13,105 26.62% 41-45 mph 2,960 854 3,814 7.15% 46-50 mph 469 137 606 1.23% 51-55 mph 53 32 85 0.17% 56-60 mph 9 9 eel 0.04% 61-65 mph 4 3 7 0.01% 66-70 mph 3 0 3 5 0.01% 71-75 mph I 0 I 0.00% 76-100 mph 2 0 D 0.00% “Sampled Total 39,231 | 10,000 49,231 ~ 100.00% The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report October 2025 LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES: - None to report. DOT RELATED ISSUES. - Email sent to DOT Engineers requesting review of the intersection on Route 85 at Target/Waterford Commons. Complaints of the left turn lanes from the Target and Waterford Commons exits are too close and may pose a hazard. - Several issues with traffic lights owned by CT DOT were reported and DOT was prompt to respond and correct issues. - Issue with traffic light at Cross Road at Waterford Parkway South. Prime electric has responded and completed temporary fixes. Long term fix is expected to be done during the first week of November. This light is actually owned by the town not DOT. PARKING COMPLAINTS: - No ongoing parking complaints at this time. ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS: - No new complaints regarding speed related issues that are not already being addressed. REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES: - No signs requests or changes of roadway features are pending at this time. UPCOMING EVENTS: - November 2, 2025 Mike’s Harley Davidson Toy Run (Motorcycle Run) - November 9, 2025 Mago Point 5K and Harvest Festival - November 21, 2025 Waterford High School Turkey Trot 5K UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE: - Paving on Old Norwich Rd complete. - Paving Phillips St and Jefferson Ave complete. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 169 Total Traffic Stops Officer Devine #88 Reed #93 Total Infractions 9 67 76 warnings 28 64 92 misdemeanor 1 1 1. SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYIVIENT: The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report October 2025 Three solar powered speed signs are currently deployed around town at the below listed locations: am or ne ons ser or a aa. mm sis! ne 2718. 19744. 1769 15795. 11846. 9972. 7897: 5923. 3949 1974. Vauxhall St southbound South of Hickory Lane. October 15- October 31, 2025 35 mph zone 12055. 10959. 8767. Great Neck Road southbound in front of 46: Great Neck School. oss se0 October 2025 wail 25 mph Zone ea Clark Lane southbound in front of Clark Lane Middle School October 2025 30 mph Zone *A fourth solar sign was placed on Old Norwich Road in Quaker Hill on October 15, 2025. The data from this sign was not able to be retrieved at this time, but the feedback function showing the speeds to the drivers has been active since October 15, 2025. The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report October 2025 The following Data was obtained from battery powered speed signs: Date Range: October 7, 2025 to October 10, 2025 Speed Limit: 30 mph OLD NORWICH RD SOUTH OF Speed Vehicle FITZGERALD 10-7 TO 10-10-25 _Less than 20 mph 475 21-25 mph 481 26-30mph oN | 31-35 mph 1983 36-40 mph 407 41-45mph is] 46-50 mph al, 51-55 mph 4 Date Range: October 7, 2025 to October 10, 2025 Speed Limit: 35 mph Speed Vehicles VAUXHALL ST EXT SB SOUTH OF HICKORY Lessthan20mph 351 OCTOBER 7 TO OCTOBER 10, 2025 21-25 mph 420 26-30 mph 1696 31-35mph =——s|s2187 36-40 mph accor 41-45 mph 167 46-50 mph 31 51-55 mph 5 56-60 mph 3 Date Range: October 7, 2025 to October 10, 2025 Speed Limit: no posted speed limit YORKSHIRE SB TOP OF HILL 10-7 TO 10-10- 2025 Speed Vehicles Less than 20 197 mph 21-25mph =| 84 26-30 mph 13° THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 'K-9 Activity Report September 2025 K-9 Ozzy Monthly Uses: 7 2025 Uses: 28 K-9 Tico Monthly Uses: 0 2025 Uses: 25 K-9 Usage Ozzy ¢ On September 4, 2025, K9 Ozzy and Officer Genung assisted the Montville Police Department with an open air sniff of a motor vehi- cle where drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view. K9 Ozzy showed alert behavior and through the investigation the suspect was taken into custody for narcotics related charges. ¢ On September 5, 2025, K9 Ozzy and Officer Genung responded to Wal-Mart for a larceny where the suspect fled in a vehicle. Offic- ers located the vehicle and through questioning, she admitted to narcotics and paraphernalia possibly being inside the vehicle. K9 Ozzy was deployed for an open air sniff of the vehicle and exhibit- ed alert behavior. A hand search yielded fentanyl, methampheta- mine and narcotic paraphernalia. The suspect was taken into cus- tody for larceny, motor vehicle, and narcotics charges. ¢ On September 5, 2025, K9 Ozzy and Officer Genung assisted the Norwich Police Department in an open air sniff of a vehicle where K9 Ozzy showed alert behavior on multiple parts of the vehicle. A hand search was conducted and no measurable amounts of narcot- ics were located. ¢ On September 5, 2025, K9 Ozzy assisted the Norwich Police De- partment in the search for a suspect that fled a stolen motor vehicle involved in a crash. Monthly Training ¢« Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 9/09/25 and 9/23/25 in obedience, tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehension work. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 Activity Report October 2025 K-9 Ozzy Monthly Uses: 1 2025 Uses: 29 K-9 Tico Monthly Uses: 4 2025 Uses: 29 K-9 Usage Ozzy ¢ On October 11, 2025 Off. Genung, K-9 Ozzy, and Off. Ewing participated in the Harvest Festival at the Town Beach. A K9 demonstration was conducted with a narcotics search as well as a live bite on the decoy (Off. Ewing). Tico ¢ On October 1, 2025 Off. Surdo responded to RTE 12 in Groton, CT to assist with a missing 70 year old male with dementia. A track was commenced and while tracking the subject was located by perimeter units near Cardinal Honda. ¢ On October 2, 2025 Off. Surdo and K9 Tico assisted parole in at- Ps tempting to locate an absconder at an address in Waterford, CT. The team took a perimeter position in the event that the suspect fled. The suspect was not found to be at this location. ¢ On October 15, 2025 Off. Surdo and K9 Tico assisted NLPD with f a suicidal female. The track resulted in negative findings. Monthly Training ¢ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 10/07/25 and 10/21/25 in obedience, tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehension work. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT t Youth Office Activity | Report September 2025 ¢ On September 2nd, 2025 Off. Lane had a sit down meeting with CLMS administra- tors to go over safety protocols. This in- cluded discussions about the new. lock- down alarms in the gymnasium. ¢ SRO Malbaurn issued a Marijuana warn- ing notice to a student after staff located the student with a marijuana vape. He continues to monitor vape sensor alerts at the request of WHS administration. ¢ SRO Lane attended numerous school events to include soccer games, cross coun- try meets, and the CLMS back to school event open to parents. ¢ SRO Winters, Off. Fredricks, and Joe Trelli (Youth and Family Services Depart- } ment) co-taught several youth promise classes at the elementary schools. ¢ SRO Lane taught a “drug resistance” class | at the WPD to a group of home schooled students. ¢ SRO Malbaurn handled a reckless driving complaint on school grounds and issued a Misdemeanor Summons to a WHS stu- dent. Month at a Glance ¢ SRO Malbaurn completed two “Arrested Student Reports” and pro- vided paperwork to the superinten- 6- CAD Report dents of both the Waterford and New London School Districts. 1— Home Visits 1- Case Reports Arrests —1 / JRB Referrals — 0 SROs Lane, Malbaurn and Winters 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 b/w the department and the youth in our community. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Youth Office Activity Report October 2025 ¢ Throughout the Month of October, SRO Lane at- tended various after school sporting events to in- clude CLMS boys soccer, girls soccer, and cross country meets. « SRO Winters attended “Trunk or Treat” events at Quaker Hill School, Oswegatchie School, and Great Neck school for Halloween events. ¢ On October 6, 2025 SRO Malbaurn dealt with a fight between three female students in the girls bathroom. All three students were issued juvenile summons and referred to the juvenile review board. ¢ On October 7, 2025 SRO Lane sat in on the K9 oral board panel for the Town of Groton Police Depart- ment as part of their handler selection process. « SRO Malbaurn continues to assist the Waterford High School administrative team with video sur- veillance and log entries after the school receives “vape detections” in the bathrooms. « SRO Lane assisted Off. Fredricks and Joe Trelli from Youth and Family services instructing several sessions of Youth Promise at the elementary schools as well as co-teaching a class on sexting to an 8th grade CLMS class. ¢ On October 25, 2025 SRO Mal- Month at a Glance baurn and SRO Lane attended the Home Visits: 0 Waterford High School Homecom- CAD Report: 0 ing Dance held in Lancer Gymna- Case Reports: 4 sium. Arrests: 4 / JRB Referrals: 3 SROs Lane, Malbaurn and Winters 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 b/w the department and the youth in our community. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 2» Investigative Services —/ Division September 2025 In the month of September 2025 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 17 investigations. Current Active Investigations (17 Cases): (These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division) Homicide-1 Pistol Permits-6 Burglary-6 Skimmer—1 Robbery-2 Fraud—1 ID Theft—1 Larceny —1 Untimely-! Year to Date Statistical Report Case Search Background Arrests Sex Numbers Warrants eHEGeS Assaults 72 20 12 8 LA Phone Extract Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Deaths 2 0) 6 8 1 THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigative Services Division September 2025 Updates: September 2025 Investigator Bushwack started in the Investigative Services Division replacing Officer Zaldivar who, after a three and a half year successful assignment, went back to patrol as outlined in our MOU for the Investigator position. In August Detective Bonkowski assisted the United States Treasury Department with a cellphone information retrieval. This was done in part with the regional collaborative effort of three (3) local police departments assisting surrounding departments with cellphone and computer extractions. She was recently notified that she was going to be receiving an award from the Treasury Inspector General for her efforts. Investigator Bushwack received training at the State of Connecticut Department of Scientific Services Lab in the field of rapid DNA. Lieutenant VanOverloop, Detective Sergeant Avdevich and Investigator Bushwack received a refresher training from the New England State Police Information Network. Investigative Services hosted Central Connecticut State University intern Jacob Molloy. Intern Malloy will have another block of time with Investigative Services before completing his internship. Investigative Services conducted retail surveillance focusing on Home Depot and Lowe’s. During this time Lieutenant VanOverloop and Detective Sergeant Avdevich checked local gas stations and banks for “skimming” devices. September 2025 Investigations: Detective O'Connell applied for an arrest warrant in regards to a violation of the Sex Offender Registry requirement to confirm an address. The warrant is signed and further information about the offender’s current address is being sought. Investigative Services is further investigating a residence previously thought to have been involved with drug activity. Investigator Bushwack investigated a complaint of a small amount of marijuana plants growing outside of a residence in Waterford. This case is still under investigation. Investigative Services received a complaint from the Department of Children and Families in which a sexual assault of a juvenile was determined to have occurred in New Hampshire several years ago. The police department in New Hampshire was contacted and the information was relayed. Investigative Services signed up a credible confidential informant that has provided narcotic information in illicit drug dealings in southeastern Connecticut specifically in Waterford and New London. Further cooperation will be provided with the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Eastern Division. Detective Bonkowski and Detective Carroll assisted patrol with the report of an untimely death of a male from a residence on RTE 1 in Waterford. This case is not suspicious in nature. The New London Superior Court has reviewed a robbery warrant for a subject believed to have been involved with a robbery of a bank in Waterford, CT. A meeting later transpired with liaisons from the court where further suggestions were recommended from the court regarding the warrant. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT MN Investigative Services Division October 2025 In the month of October 2025 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 27 investigations. Current Active Investigations (22 Cases): (These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division) Homicide-1 Pistol Permits-6 Burglary-4 Skimmer—1 Robbery-2 Fraud—2 ID Theft—1 Larceny —2 Untimely—1 Stolen Vehicle—1 Sex Assault—1 Year to Date Statistical Report Case Search Background Arrests Sex Numbers Warrants Gheeks Assaults 719 26 12 9 12 Phone Extract Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Deaths 6 1 6 8 1 THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigative Services Division October 2025 Updates: October 2025 Members of Investigative Services attended the yearly Blue Line Trailer training located at the Waterford Police Department. Detective Carroll and Investigator Bushwack, as firearms instructors, helped to conduct the training. Investigator Bushwack attended a three (3) day photography training entitled “Investigative Photography”. This training was presented by the FBI New Haven and hosted by the Southington Police Department. Detective Bonkowski received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Treasury for her work on a high profile case. Detective Bonkowski was able to help with acquiring digital evidence in collaboration with the Regional Digital Investigative Group. Detective Sergeant Avdevich and Lieutenant VanOverloop attended an online training presented by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Boston on the topic of Swatting and Hoax Bomb threats. October 2025 Investigations: Detective Bonkowski and Investigator Bushwack responded to the Piercing Pagoda located within the Crystal Mall, 850 Hartford Road, for a report of a larceny. Upon arrival it was discovered that the jewelry cases were broken into resulting in an estimated $42,000 larceny of jewelry. The suspects left in a vehicle and were seen in security cameras in the area. This case is under further investigation with viable leads. After a months long investigation lead by Detective Bonkowski in regards to a report of drug activity from a residence, Investigative Services was able to disrupt the drug activity with numerous motor vehicle stops to the suspect vehicle resulting in the suspect relocating out of the town of Waterford. This case will be closed. October saw numerous search warrants being applied for by members of Investigative Services. Detective O’Connell applied for and received signed search warrants for two of his cases, a robbery and a burglary case, while Detective Carroll also received a signed search warrant for one of his financial cases. A search warrant was also applied for in a stolen car case. Members of Investigative Services also assisted patrol with search warrants on a bitcoin case. Detective O’Connell and Investigator Bushwack were called out to assist with a fatal motor vehicle accident on RTE 32. Their primary responsibility in this type of case is photographing the scene and compiling reports documenting the photographs. Investigative Services received a notification from the Department of Children and Families regarding a possible sexual assault of a juvenile numerous years ago. It was later determined that the incident occurred in New Hampshire. The proper authorities in New Hampshire were notified ending our involvement. Investigative Services assisted patrol with a larceny from Best Buy in Waterford when it was discovered that it was not an isolated incident but part of a “retail larceny crew”. Investigative Services was able to help identify the crew involved and assist patrol in locating other involved agencies. Investigative Services seized a locked safe that was located abandoned outside in an area of local businesses. Once the safe was successfully opened, it was found to not contain anything of value. Detective Bonkowski completed four (4) Mobile Digital Device Examinations for surrounding agencies as well as our own. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025 New Officer Updates Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in recruiting and hiring. Training has temporarily stopped with the new hiring process as we are at full staff. Recruit Status: Recruit Mack graduated from the Connecticut Police Academy at POST-C in Meriden, CT. Recruit Mack started his twelve to sixteen week Field Training Program and is currently in Phase 1 doing 25% of the work. Recruit Holman completed her ninth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by the Law Enforcement Council of Connecticut. Recruit Morgan was sworn in and started with the department on September 22 to conduct orientation and training prior to the academy. Recruit Morgan is scheduled to start the Connecticut Police Academy at POST-C in Meriden, CT in October. Recruit Chapman was sworn in and started with the department on September 29th to conduct orientation and training prior to starting his field training. Recruit Chapman is a lateral transfer from another police department, therefore skipped the academy and started his abbreviated Field Training shortly after being sworn in. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT INTEGRITY TRAINING REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025 Officer Ewing attended a week long recertifica- tion training hosted by the Law Enforcement Council. This is a requirement in order for of- ficers to receive their police recertification eve- ry three years. Officer Boxley and Officer Abram attended a week long Crisis Intervention Training. This training brings community and law enforce- ment resources together to address common is- sues related to mental health and how law en- forcement interacts with people that have mental health issues. Sergeant Nickerson attended a week long training hosted by the FBI titled the Supervisor Leadership Institute. This training is designed for first- line supervisors. Attendees had to complete a leadership assessment to understand and develop their own leadership styles and practices. Some of the other topics discussed were the four pillars of discipline, supervisor liability, building credibility, and organizational credibility just to name a few. Officers who carry a rifle on patrol completed their yearly rifle qualifications. This is a four hour training block where officers completed a qualification and also participated in various other drills to help improve their skills. Officer Genung attended a week long K9 training in Poughkeepsie, NY. This training i one of the many steps and trainings needed in order for him to become a master K9 trainer. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT INTEGRI TRAINING REPORT OCTOBER 2025 New Officer Updates Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in recruiting and hiring. Training has temporarily stopped with the new hiring process as we are at full staff. Recruit Status: Recruit Mack is currently in Phase 2 of his field training program and doing 50% of the work. Recruit Holman completed her thirteenth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by the Law Enforcement Council of Connecticut. Recruit Morgan completed his fourth week at the Connecticut Police Academy at POST-C in Meriden, CT. Recruit Sabilia was sworn in and started with the department on October 6th to conduct orientation and training prior to starting his field training. Recruit Kra- jewski was sworn in and started with the department on October 27th to conduct orientation and training prior to starting field training. Recruit Sabilia and Recruit Krajewski are lateral transfers from other police departments, therefore skipped the academy and started their abbreviated Field Training shortly after being sworn in. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING REPORT OCTOBER 2025 Lieutenant Ferland attended the International As- sociation of Chiefs of Police ([ACP) conference in Denver, CO. This four-day conference has many dif: | , ferent trainings and break out sessions that allow attendees to advance their knowledge and careers by equipping them with new techniques to bring back to their departments for ongoing success. Officer Abram and Officer Maselli attended a two- day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforce- ment (ARIDE) training that was hosted at the Con- necticut Police Academy in Meriden, CT. This is a mandatory training for all officers to receive prior to obtaining their recertifica- tion. ARIDE training goes in depth about drugged and impaired driving, as well as conducting various Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Investigator Bushwack attended a two-day investigative photography training hosted by the FBI at the Southington Police Department. This training covered various topics like photographing crime scenes and evidence, how to use creative lighting, as well on hands-on practical exercises to name a few. This is one of the many trainings he’ll be attending in his new assignment as an investigator. The firearms instructors attended and assisted in instructing the start of the firearms training for Re- cruit Holman while she’s in the Eastern Regional Police Academy. This training is a few weeks long and is done at the Groton Town Police Department range. This is one of the many hands on and practi- > cal skills trainings recruits receive while in the f academy. Officer Genung attended a week long K9 training in Tennessee and in Pennsylvania. These trainings are one of the many steps and trainings needed in order for him to become a master K9 trainer. Records Activity FO! Requests 124 Warrants 34 Phone Calls Walk in Assists Background Checks Protective Orders Officer Tasking Requests Case Erasures DCF Requests Court Requests Abstracts Video Requests Reports Accepted CISS Arrest Packets CSO Activity Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests Firearms Transfers Pistol Permits Issued Walk In Complaints Support Services Report September 2025 * * The CSOs covered 64 shifts during the month, equating to 498 hours of shift cov- erage. CSO Bertrand was recognized by our Rec- ords personnel for his exceptional efforts on warrant follow-ups. His work led to 2 individuals turning themselves in, one on a warrant from 2017 who came from New York. Jenna Hancock began employment with the town in the Records Division and spent most of the month training and be- coming familiarized with her job func- tions. Records personnel began creating and electronically submitting arrest packets to the courts as part of our CISS transition, taking the responsibility from shift super- visors. Fingerprints Pistol Permits Employment Miscellaneous Peddler/Precious Permits Warrant Follow Ups Support Services Report Records Activity FOI Requests Warrants Phone Calls Walk in Assists Background Checks Protective Orders Officer Tasking Requests Case Erasures DCF Requests Court Requests Abstracts Video Requests Reports Accepted CISS Arrest Packets CSO Activity Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests 130 35) Firearms Transfers Pistol Permits Issued Walk In Complaints October 2025 The CSOs covered 58 shifts during the month, equating to 464 hours of shift cov- erage. Records transitioned to a new electronic portal for Clean Slate Erasures, which au- tomatically erase certain convictions. This process was delayed based on technical issues in the state, causing backlog. Records personnel worked on their annual request to vacate old warrants, with 5 be- ing vacated in October by the court. A large FOI request was received in which Records spent a significant amount of time completing, including the review of thousands of emails, Fingerprints Pistol Permits Employment Miscellaneous Peddler/Precious Permits Warrant Follow Ups Patrol Report Commissioners Activity Report September 2025 Stolen MV Recovery: Juvenile Arrest On September 16, 2025 the Connecticut State Police put out a broadcast for a stolen motor vehicle (BMW X7 M50i) out of Old Saybrook, CT. A short time later Off. Ewing reported seeing the vehicle traveling at excessive speeds on Old Norwich RD. Officers flooded the area and ultimately recovered the stolen car at Leary Park. After a K9 track and lengthy investigation, two juveniles were located and taken into custody for the theft of the motor vehicle. Pictured at left and right are im- ages of the recov- ered FILE 01 (stolen motor vehi- cle) recovered at Leary Park. Larceny Call at Wal-Mart: Leads to Drug Arrest On September 5, 2025 Off. Genung, Off. Winakor, and Off. McComic responded to Wal-Mart for a reported larceny. It was reported the suspect ran on foot through the lot and then fled in a Toyota Pick-up truck. Off. McComic located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Off. Genung and his K9 partner Ozzy conducted an open air exterior sniff of the vehicle and received a positive alert for the presence of narcotics odor. Located in the car was a quantity of crack cocaine as well as fentanyl. The suspect was taken into custody on larceny and narcotics charges. Patrol Calls for Service Monthly Snap Shot: Total Service Calls 2202 Case Numbers 121 Arrests 49 Juvenile Arrests 5 Larcenies ia Arrest Warrants 9 Domestic Violence 10 Investigations Traffic Crash 6! DUI Investigations 7 EDP/Welfare 51 Check School Checks 15 Motor Vehicle 466 Written Warnings 197 Infractions 96 Verbal Warnings 159 Misdemeanor 9 Other 5 SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER Off. Reed w/ 133 stops Off. Donovan w/ 35 stops Off. Devine w/ 29 stops 55 Off. Jordan w/ 28 stops Se te OAR OE ay 93 87 88 103 94 97 99 82 98 75 wow uw tw 8 8 8 6 5 5 3 eee ee ee ee 104 102 60 on $10 105 (96 $16 4 92 Badge Number SIS 64 @ Page 2 Patrol Report Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest by Warrant On September 6, 2025 Off. Gorman was conducting speed enforcement (handheld laser) on RTE 32 near the I-395 connector. At this time he observed a vehicle traveling 68 MPH in a 45MPH zone. Upon conducting a traffic stop he learned that the operator had a PRAWN warrant for Failure to Appear in the First Degree. The operator was taken into custody and held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond. He was then transported to Corrigan Correctional Facility for a temporary surrender to the Connecticut Department of Corrections before his arraignment at New London Superior Court on September 8, 2025. Traffic Stop leads to Drug Arrest On September 21, 2025 Off. Jordan initiated a traffic stop on Norwich RD for a moving motor vehicle violation. While speaking with the operator several signs of nar- cotic use were present and in plain view drug parapher- nalia was observed. Probable cause was developed to search the car. The vehicle search resulted in the findings of four rocks of crack cocaine as well as a bundle (10 in- | dividual folds) of Fentanyl. The narcotics were seized as evidence and the operator was charged Possession of Fentanyl and Possession of Crack Cocaine. Lost Wallet: Leads to Arrest for Illegal Use of Credit Card On May 21, 2025 Off. Charron took a lost wallet complaint at the Best Way gas sta- tion located at 6 Boston Post RD. The victim reported his credit card was used ille- gally. Off. Charron commenced a lengthy investigation which included obtaining sur- veillance footage from various locations and asking the public for help on social media. Ultimately a suspect was identified and an arrest warrant was prepared for the sus- pect. The suspect was arrested on 9/8/25 by Off. Barrows at GA 10 for larceny sixth degree and illegal use of a payment card. Sn the Community, Sntoreot Patrol Report Commissioners Activity Report October 2025 Stolen MV Recovered After Catching Fire Mendy trans se On October 7, 2025 day shift received several FLOCK notifications for a stolen motor vehicle (stolen in Total Service Calls 2604 Middletown, CT) entering the town of Waterford. Officers responded to the area and attempt to stop the car but it Case Numbers 142 fled at a high rate of speed. Several hours later the vehicle Arrests e was located on Waterford PKWY North abandoned and a also on fire. Through investigation it was determined the Fetrcetes az suspect got on a SEAT bus. He was located and taken into Arrest Warrants II custody for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Domestic Violence 8 re 7 | THE Investigations Pictured at right are the ille- Trafic Geash 66 gally parked camper and vehicle which were located on state property. DUI Investigations 9 EDP/Welfare Sil Check ATV Training: Leads to Arrest of Two Wanted Men School Checks 83 On October 20, 2025 Sgt. Farrior, Sgt. Firmin, Off. Jordan, and | poor vehicle 604 Off. Suplita were conducting ATV training on the state land Whitten Warnings 342 between RTE 85, I-95, and Cross RD. While in the area an Infractions I illegal camp site was located. Two of the subjects at the site had warrants for their arrest and were taken into custody. Working with the State DOT, the camper and vehicle were removed. Subsequently a contractor was hired by the state to do an environmental cleanup of the site. Onier Verbal Warnings 118 Misdemeanor [7 SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER 136 Off. Reed w/ 135 MV stops Off. Ewing w/ 73 MV stops Off. Abram w/ 52 MV stops Off. Devine w/ 41 MV stops 3230 27 26 ag at 49 Pree a ee ee Oa ce oe ce se es eee en ww 93 94 104 88 106 109 103 98 82 91 99 96 87 64 S10 102 111 D21 8&4 89 60 SIS S17 83 97 S16 74 92 105 75 79 S54 S14 S18 Badgo Number 6 Page 2 Patrol Report Trespass Leads to Arrest at Speed Bowl On October 19,2025 at 10:19pm evening shift officers were dispatched to the Speed Bowl (1080 Hartford TPKE) for an accident on the track involving a male that had crashed on a scooter and was bleeding from his head. After investigat- ing the incident it was learned that the operator had snuck onto the track with an E-bike and was doing laps on the slick track. After being transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries, the operator was issued an infraction for Simple Trespass (C.G.S. 53a-1 10a). Larceny at Stop and Shop: Suspect has Warrant yemay On October |, 2025 Off. Colkos was dispatched to a lar- ceny in progress at Stop and Shop. Upon meeting with loss prevention he obtained surveillance footage of the suspect who had stolen $510.15 worth of items. Off. Robinson and Off. Collcos then began to check the area and located the suspect, who had changed attire, walking North on Clark Lane. The suspect was initially uncoop- erative and failed to identify himself. The suspect was taken into custody and once back at the Waterford Po- lice Department he was fingerprinted and his identity was discovered. The suspect had several active warrants. Facebook Post after Shoplifting Leads to Arrest On October 21,2025 Off. Charron responded to B]’s Wholesale Club for a lar- ceny of various items to include a North Face jacket. Pictures of the female sus- pect were posted to the Waterford Police Department’s Facebook page asking for assistance in identifying the suspect. An overwhelming response was received from the public with numerous tipsters identifying the same person. Information that the suspect was in the custody of the New London Police Department was obtained and the female was issued a Misdemeanor Summons for the larceny. On 9/11/2025 the ACO was able to safely remove a skunk from the vestibule of CVS without being sprayed. The ACO’s responded to a homeless encampment where a dog was left alone, tied to a milk crate filled with rocks. The ACOs took custody of the dog until the owner could be located. The ACOs later educated the owner on guidelines for tethering a dog and pro- vided them with food for the dog. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Animal Control Report September 2025 On 9/21/2025 a roaming cow was reported in the Vauxhall St area, which had previous- ly escaped from a farm in Montville. The ACOs were unable to get close to the cow, but it eventually returned home. ACO Ryan and Percy attended multiple events, including Coffee with a Cop and the Tip A Cop fundraiser for the CT Special Olympics. East Waterford Lyme Calls for Service 94 57 After Hour Call Outs 4 8 Tickets Issued 0 1 Warnings Issued 0) il Dog Bites 15) 2 Animals Redeemed 4 8 Animals Adopted 4 3 Animals DOA 2) 1 Huthanized 0 1 Total Processed 10 13 Money TakenIn - $115 $1760 Donations $25 $1665 "Speaking for those who have no voice" THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Animal Control Report October 2025 ¢ On 10/6/2025 Animal Control assisted an el- derly resident with removing and disposing of a deceased cat from her residence. ¢ The ACO’s responded to assist with a dog hit by acar and were able to get the dog to the vet and notify the owner ¢ On 10/19/2025 an abandoned cat was found in a crate with a significant leg injury. The ACOs were able to raise money through donations to get the proper treatment and save the leg from amputation. ¢ On 10/25/2025 Animal Control assisted DEEP with and investigation into seven dead sea- gulls found on the high school football field. oe Waterford Lyme « The ACOs alternated caring foranew- _|Calls for Service 92 61 born kitten and bottle feeding it at their |After Hour Call Outs ) 0 home, requiring care every 3-4 hours Tickets Issued 0 1 throughout the night. Warnings Issued 0 0 ¢ October was very busy for Percy and Dog Bites 1 0 ACO Ryan as they attended several Animals Redeemed il 4 community events throughout the region Animals Adopted 3 6 Animals DOA ») 0 Huthanized 0 0 Total Processed 12 10 Money Taken In $180 $870 Donations $20 $545 "Speaking for those who have no voice" THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Community Engagement Report September 2025 LIGi Internship: Jacob Molloy received his orientation and a tour of the police department. He shadowed Evening Shift Patrol, Community Service Officer Ziolkovski, Traffic Officer Devine, Investigative Services, Dispatch, and Midnight Shift Patrol. He attended Rifle Qualification Training and received a tour of the New London Police Department. Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 2 follow-ups with a DV victims. Recruiting: Participating in the development of Eastern CT State University’s Emergency Services Co-op Program. Updated recruitment brochures and job board poster. Interaction with Senior Services: Visited New London Rehab & Care. Attended Senior Beach Day, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk and a Safety Talk at AHEPA Apartments. ie Assistance to Youth Officers: Visited all Waterford schools during the first week of school. Attended Waterford High School Welcome Back Rally. Visited Avery Point Transition Students and the Waterford Board of Education Offices. Hodges helped calm upset students at Waterford High School and Oswegatchie School. Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School. Spoke to Home School Students about Drug Resistance. K-9 Officer Hodges: Spoke at the New England Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference about Police Facility K9s. Visited RHAM High School due to the death of a student and Groton Middle School due to the death of a teacher. Attended Camp Harkness Fall Fest, Connecticut College’s Health & Wellness Fair, a Cub Scout Bicycle Rodeo and Yale Public Safety Facility K9’s retirement ceremony. Special Olympics Efforts: Hosted monthly Torch Run Council Meeting. Officer Wellness: Organized officers to participate in the Waterford Country School Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Brought Hodges to the Police Officer vs. Firefighter Softball Game to interact with family members. Assisted in organizing the Police Chaplains grilling for officers. Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at the LEC Police Academy. Presented an Officer Wellness/Peer Support Introduction to a new officer. Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke about the Role of Police at Youth Promise. Coffee with a Cop: Organized an event where first responders and citizens have causal conversations at the WTFD Community Center. Tip-A-Cop: Organized event where officers volunteered as wait staff at Fat Tuna to raise $1,412 for the Connecticut Special Olympics. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Community Engagement Report October 2025 Internship: Jacob Molloy shadowed SRO Winters, Dayshift Patrol, the Records Department, Evening Shift Patrol, Court/Evidence Officer Barrows, Dispatch, and SRO Lane. He received tours of the Groton Town Police Department and the POST Academy. He helped out at Harvest Festival and two Trunk or Treats. Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke about Healthy Gaming Habits at Youth Promise. Advance Services Programs: Completed follow-up telephone calls for all registrants. Two new registrants added to the program. Special Olympics Efforts: Attended East Lyme Police’s Tip A Cop and the Waterford High School’s Unified Soccer Tournament. Recruiting: Participated in the Waterford High School's Job Fair. Held recruitment sessions at Quinnipiac University and Mitchell College. Assistance to Youth Officers: Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School. Attended the Clark Lane Middle School Fall Festival. Gave Clark Lane Middle School Students a tour of the police department. Seasonal Events: Attended the Safe Futures Safe Walk, the Waterford Trunk or Treat, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Trunk or Treat, Waterford Juvenile Court Pumpkin Contest, New London Rehab’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day, and Waterford Library Halloween Read Along. Organized Carelot Children’s Daycare to visit the police department for trick or treating. Organized WPD’s participation (bicycle helmet & bicycle giveaways, K-9 Demo, and touch-a-truck) at Harvest Festival. Officer Wellness: Presented an Officer Wellness/Peer Support Introduction to new officers. Assisted with an incident debrief for Waterford First Responders. Participated in an officer wellness event at the Mystic Aquarium. Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims. K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Groton High School due to the death of a teacher. Visited the Waterford Coca-Cola Factory, the Waterford Registrar of Voters Office, and CT College Daycare. Performed a K9 Demo at Ledyard High School. Interaction with Senior Services: Attended the Senior Octoberfest Luncheon. Rotary Club: Attended monthly meeting. WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 41 AVERY LANE WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819 er Marc Balestracci (860) 442-9451 TEL Police Chief mbalestracci@waterfordct.org November 12, 2025 Mr. David Campo, Town Clerk Waterford Town Hall 15 Rope Ferry Road Waterford, CT 06385 Re: Police Commission meeting dates for calendar year 2026 Dear Mr. Campo: The following is a list of regular scheduled meeting dates for the Board of Police Commission Meetings for the year 2026 as approved at the November 10, 2025 Police Commission Meeting. The meetings are scheduled for Monday unless otherwise noted, and will commence at 5:00 p.m. It is important to note that all traffic related issues will be conducted during the regular scheduled Police Commission Meetings. JANUARY 12, 2026 JULY 13, 2026 FEBRUARY 9, 2026 AUGUST 10, 2026 MARCH 9, 2026 SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 APRIL 13, 2026 OCTOBER 13, 2026 (Tuesday) MAY 11, 2026 NOVEMBER 9, 2026 JUNE 8, 2026 DECEMBER 14, 2026 Respectfully Submitted, Diane E. Driscoll Recording Secretary