Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
3/11/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Email recognizing Sgt. Firmin and Officer Winakor for their work on a case
b. Note from Christine Johnson, Director of the Waterford Public Library, thanking Officer
Maffeo for presentation
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a. K9 Reports for February
b. Youth Report for February
Investigative Services Report for February
Training Report for February
Records Report for February
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Community Service Officer Report for February
Patrol Report for February
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Animal Control Report for February
Community Engagement Report for February

Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
b. Chief of Police Job Description
New Business:
a. Introduction of Waterford Police department Interns:
1. Anamarielys Rodriguez, ECSU Student
2. Carlie Robinson, WHS Student
b. Vision Zero Traffic Camera Enforcement
State Accreditation Process — Tier II
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Select date for upcoming Sergeant promotion

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
February 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J.
Dimmock via phone
ABSENT: Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland, LT P. Flanagan, Sgt. Matthew Fedor,
Traffic Officer M. Devine, Training Officer M. Sylvestre, Officer Z. Caler
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 Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
the minutes from the January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion passed.
LT Ferland requested that the Officer of the Year Award be presented at this time.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to present
the Officer of the Year award at this point during the meeting.
Officer of the Year award was presented to Officer Zachary Caler.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a.
K9 Reports for January
January report was received.
b. Youth Reports for January
January report was received.
c. Investigative Services for January
January report was received.
d. Training Report for January
January report was received.
e. Records Report for January
January report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for January
January report was received.
g. Patrol Report for January
January report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for January
January report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for January
January report was received.
j. Peer Support & Officer Wellness Quarterly Report
Quarterly report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings — No updates at this time.

NEW BUSINESS:
a. Approval for out of series transfers March 1 — July 1
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Brule to grant
Chief Balestracci authorization to complete out of series transfers through June 30, 2024 with the
understanding that he advises the Commission of the transfers. Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Brule to adjourn
the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

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From: David Ferland
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2024 3:31 PM
To: Diane Driscoll
Cc: Marc Balestracci
Subject: Kudos
On Friday, February 9, 2024 | received a call from Investigator John Murphy from the Plymouth County, Massachusetts
District Attorney’s office regarding Sgt Michael Firmin and Officer Brandon Winakor. Investigator Murphy wanted to
recognize and thank Sgt Firmin and Officer Winakor for the great amount of assistance they provided in solving one of
their cases. Investigator Murphy expressed that the information obtained and provided by our officers led to two arrests
for felony larceny charges and two additional arrest warrants. Investigator Murphy thanked the Waterford Police
Department for their continued assistance and wanted to ensure that Sgt Firmin and Officer Winakor were recognized.
Lieutenant David P. Ferland #L1
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
860-442-9451 x2328
FAX-860-443-3953
dferland@waterfordct.org

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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
February 2024
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.
- lam attempting to make contact with the home owner at Cross Road and Marilyn Dr. regarding
sight issue involving large bushes obstructing the view of traffic traveling north on Cross Road.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- DOT (State Project 0172-0521) is replacing multiple traffic signs on town roads as part an
initiative to improve signage and warning signs at intersections in selected towns. The
intersections DOT selected in Waterford are:
o Vauxhall St. Ext. at Douglas/Greentree
o Clark Lane at Fog Plain Rd
o Bloomingdale at Old Colchester
oO Kenyon at Vauxhall St. Ext
o Vauxhall St. at South Frontage Road
- Willets Ave roadway improvements have progressed with the level 3 certification application
being submitted to OSTA. The plan is to add lanes approaching Route 1 to accommodate traffic
from new Waterford Central Apartments complex that are in the process to be built. Between
the existing Waterford Woods Apartments and the new Waterford Central apartments, a total
of 420 residential units will have been added to this area of Willets Ave.
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
- No parking complaints that required action.
Enforcement related complaints
The below listed complaints have been received and time has been spent at each location. The locations
have also been shared with patrol so that they are aware of the complaint and can assist with
enforcement:
- Complaint about a vehicle with a loud muffler that speeds on Vauxhall St in the morning. The
vehicle was identified and the operator was determined to be a high school student. Student
was given a warning and explained about the complaint made against him. SRO Malbaurn also
made contact with the student. The complainant was apprised of the interaction and was
supportive of the outcome.
- Complaint on speeding cars on Old Colchester Road. Spoke with complainant in regards to
additional signage and enforcement. Conducted some enforcement and will be placing a speed
sign in the area.
- Complaint of persons running the stop signs at Gallup and Mullen Hill Rd. | observed traffic and
made some traffic stops in the area

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
February 2024
“Complaint of speeding on Route 1 in area of Fog Plain Rd. Have not been able to make contact
with the complainant for further information at this time.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
No new requests for traffic control signs has come forward.
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 February 2024 was at or above the speed limit approximately
30% of the time. An additional approximate 62% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during
that time. Leaving the remaining roughly 8% traveling at 46 mph or higher. Additional speed
enforcement will be conducted on this road during the month of March to include rural road
grant shifts that will focus on speeding in this area.
Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic. Waiting to hear back
from UConn regarding the sign not recording data properly.
BATTERY POWERED SPEED SIGN
The battery powered signs were utilized at the following locations during February:
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The community center had a complaint of vehicles traveling in the parking lot at a high rate of
speed, mostly during Friendship school drop-off and pickup. A speed sign was put up towards
the back of the lot, which parents for the Friendship school use for drop-off and pickup. The
results were shared with community center and senior center personnel and a suggestion that
they add a speed bump, with proper signage.
Speed signs were also put up on the access road to the high school from Miner Ln., facing both
directions. The signs were in response to concern that speeds were picking up since the speed
bumps were pulled up for the winter. With spring approaching the speed bumps should be
replaced soon and alleviate the speeding concerns.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
No events involving the traffic office occurred during Febraury we have no anticipated events for March.
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
The message boards were not deployed in February due to weather concerns.

The Waterford Police Department
iy Traffic Officer Report
faye February 2024
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
March 18" to March 22, 2024, there is an anticipated road closed from 7:00 am to 3:00pm each day for
the construction at 8 Old Norwich Rd. (Eversource Gas). Old Norwich Rd. will be closed at Benham Ave.
and Williams St. will be closed at Gallows Lane (New London). EMS personnel, SEAT bus, School Bus and
School administrators will be given advanced notice. Signage advising of the closure will go out a week
prior.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had the following traffic enforcement statistics for the Month of February
Misdemeanor: 1
Infractions: 24
Warnings: 37
Total Stops: 62

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
February 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 2
2024 Uses: 7
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 1
2024 Uses: 4
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung were requested to assist the New
London Police Department on a motor vehicle stop. NLPD
officers advised Off. Genung the two occupants of the vehicle
were known fentanyl] dealers with an extensive narcotics histo-
ry. K9 Ozzy was deployed for an exterior open air sniff of the
vehicle and he showed alert behavior on the driver’s side of
the vehicle. A hand search of the inside of the vehicle was
conducted and no measurable amounts of narcotics were locat- }
ed inside.
Tico
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo assisted in a larceny complaint at
Wal-Mart. The vehicle fled the scene and was shortly after
located. Officers developed reasonable articulable suspicion
narcotics were located inside the vehicle. K9 Tico was de-
ployed for an open air sniff of the exterior of the vehicle and
showed alert behavior on the front passenger door
seam/handle of the vehicle. A hand search of the vehicle was |
conducted and narcotic paraphernalia was located inside the |
vehicle.
Monthly Training
« Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 2/13/24 and 2/27/24 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
February 2024
¢ Off. Malbaurn assisted Investigator Zaldivar investigat- ...
ing anonymous threats via text message to a Waterford
High School Student. Several students and parents
were contacted and Inv. Zaldivar prepared a search and pS. :
seizure warrant for a phone number.
o Off. Lane (assisted by Off. Fredricks) conducted a ai
presentation on the dangers of social media, mental |
health, and student safety at a “Parents Academy”. The
event was hosted by Waterford Youth Services. ;
« Off. Lane attended a Forensic Interview with a CLMS
student, at the families request, as part of a sexual as-
sault investigation.
¢ Off. Malbaurn worked closely with DCF (throughout the
month of February) on a habitual runaway juvenile
from the Waterford Country School. The juvenile is al-
so a student at WHS. A short-term safety plan was de-
veloped by Off. Malbaurn and the DCF worker. hee
¢ Off. Lane investigated a missing child (Quaker Hill
School Student) that didn’t show up for school.
Through his investigative efforts, Off. Lane was able to W
locate the missing child at Ocean Beach Park.
¢ Off. Malbaurn investigated an incident at the WHS bas-
ketball game and trespassed two NFA students.
Month at a Glance
1—Home Visits
5 — CAD Report
4 — Case Reports
0 — Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
February 2024
In the month of February 2024 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 25
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (26 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—14
Burglary—3 JV Sex Assault—4
Larceny—2 Untimely—4
Fraud-1 ID Theft—1
Narcotics-1 Scam—1
Risk of Injury—1 Overdose-1
Child Pornography—1 School Threat—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
Numbers Warrants Cheeks Assaults
23 3 4 4 6
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths
0) 0 0 0 0)

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
February 2024
February 2024 Updates:
Detective Carroll began a comprehensive eight (8) week Fire Investigation training hosted by
the State Fire Marshal Office of Education and Data Management. This training is being held
in Hartford, CT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This will be the first time a Waterford
Police Officer has had this much extensive training in the area of Fire Investigation and will
be an asset for our agency.
The Waterford High School intern conducted a four (4) hour block in Investigative Services.
The intern was given an introduction to Investigative Services (roles of the members,
evidence, vehicles, procedures and equipment). The intern also had the opportunity to read
through older inactive cases that have gone through the division throughout the years and ask
questions. The Waterford High School intern will be with us for a more in-depth block in
May.
February 2024 Investigations:
Detective Bonkowski was assigned to rework an older juvenile sexual assault from when
Officer Fredricks was with Investigative Services as an Investigator. Officer Fredricks was
the original officer assigned to the case and worked the case to a conclusion at the time that
did not result in an arrest. The case was reopened after a new victim came forward.
Investigative Services responded to three (3)untimely death investigations in the month of
February. The deaths are not suspicious in nature, but there is at times an uptick in untimely
deaths during the winter months.
Detective O’Connell continued with a case left from an officer who recently left the
department. The case involves an elderly scam of $30,000 via Match.com which was not
from Match.com but an outside entity scamming individuals.
Investigator Zaldivar was assigned a case involving a threat to a Waterford High School
student via text. It was unknown where the text came from but appeared to be that from
another student at WHS or a surrounding town as the student knew specifics about the victim.
The case is being followed up on by search warrant. An abundance of precaution was taken
the following day at WHS with extra police presence.
The investigative Services division conducted two (2) weapons compliance checks with no
issues. The weapons were voluntarily surrendered upon receiving the orders to comply.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
(@s Investigative Services
Division
February 2024
Task Force Report:
In the month of February , the VCTF executed one search warrant resulting in the recovery of
narcotics. The task force also recovered two File 1 vehicles taken from surrounding areas.
Lastly, VCTF had five other narcotics and warrant-related arrests.
The Violent Crimes Task Force ended there group in the month of February once state
funding ran out.
Officer Rodriquez was an asset to the VCTF and this agency during this time. It was also a
great experience for Officer Rodriguez’s continuing professional development and growth.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
FEBRUARY 2024
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in
recruiting and hiring. Training is continuing with the new hiring process to fill one
current vacancy, and prepare for upcoming vacancies in the future.
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita have completed
their twelfth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by Law Enforce-
ment Council of Connecticut. They continue to excel and the instructors have given
positive feedback on their time at the academy thus far. Recruit Arpin and Recruit
Gorman were sworn in and have started their shortened Field Training program.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY
<a? =| RAINING REPORT
# FEBRUARY 2024
Sergeant Epps, Sergeant Nickerson, Lieutenant VanOverloop, and Lieutenant
Flanagan attended supervisor recertification training. This is a week long train-
ing that covers all the topics that are POST requirements that are needed in or-
der for officers to have their police officer certification renewed every three years.
Some of the training topics covered are fair and impartial policing, domestic vio-
lence response, citizens with special needs, active shooter, use of force, juvenile
law, and management just to name a few.
Officer Bunce and Officer Fredricks conducted an in house training for the depart-
ment on defensive tactics. This hands on training taught officers various defen-
sive ground fighting skills in case a suspect fights with them. Some of the moves
covered were if a suspect had them on the ground in a chokehold or if a suspect
had them pinned to the ground just to name a couple. The moves and skills pro-
vided by Officer Bunce and Officer Fredricks could be life saving moves for our of-
ficers if used properly.
Sergeant Michael Fedor attended a one day state accreditation training that cov-
ered various program updates for the accreditation system.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for February 2024
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of; administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
Ticket/Written | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in | Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls | Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
224 116 36 37 100 99 4
-33% 8% -20% -31% -16% -15% -60%
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
33 19 257 0 14 7
-28% -14% -31% 0% -26% -30%
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
20 1 201
+33% -50% -15%
e Case Erasures decreased by 31% after having increased 54% from
December to January due to the implementation of the new “Clean Slate”
law (Public Act 21-32), which automatically erases certain criminal
convictions. The rate of Case Erasures remains above previously reported
averages.
e Ticket/Written Warning Entries decreased 33% after having increased by
33% from December to January. This was due in large part to the
completion of a speed enforcement grant in early February.

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
February
2024
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 19
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 19
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 22
Employment 13
Miscellaneous 5
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 40
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 33
Pistol Permits Issued 1
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 31
> CSO’s covered 74 shifts during the month equaling 629hrs of shift coverage (additional
hours included in total figure as some shifts had CSO’s in training)
> 1 new CSO completed training.

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
February 2024
CPR / Naloxone Revive Unconscious Male at Wal-Mart
Patrol Calls for Service
On February 21, 2024 Off. Caler and Sgt. Fedor responded to Monthly Snap Shot:
Wal-Mart for an unconscious male in the bathroom. Believing
that it may be a drug overdose, naloxone was administered. Total Service Calls 1947
They then began CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths)
and hooked the victim up to an AED. After nearly 10 minutes CoseMombers = lt
of CPR they began to get a pulse and the male began gasping Avresis 64
for air before regaining consciousness. The life saving efforts
of the officers on scene likely saved the victim’s life. donee rests f
' Larcenies 30
Arrest Warrants 9
Pictured to the right is WPD’s
newest patrol vehicle. The Domestic Violence 9
vehicle, a 2023 Chevy Tahoe, 
Investigations
is assigned to the shift super-
visor and contains numerous Traffic Crash 52
tools that officers may need
while responding to calls on
the road. DUI Investigations 3
EDP/Welfare 5!
Check
Pls Sieaa ere oe ee Soe School Checks 118
Vehicle Taken without Permission: Recovered
On 2/26/24 Off. Diogo located a MV taken without permission. The
vehicle pulled into a driveway on Fog Plain RD in an attempt to elude | Written Warnings 107
police. Off. Diogo approached the vehicle on foot and was struck as
the operator fled at a high rate of speed. Numerous surrounding Infractions 84
agencies attempted to stop the car and eventually the Stonington
Police Department deployed stop sticks which deflated the tires. The Verbal Warnings 18!
subject fled into Westerly, RI and was arrested on numerous charges in
that jurisdiction. An arrest warrant is pending for the operator of the Misdemeanor 13
fleeing motor vehicle. The vehicle was recovered by police.
Motor Vehicle 385
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
88- Officer Devine with 62 stops
95- Officer Ewing with 46 stops
94- Officer Colkos with 33 stops
82- Officer Rogers with 29 stops
SEF caer Se 1 1 1
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6 Page 2 Patrol Report
FLOCK Cameras Installed 2/29/24
The WPD had two FLOCK cameras installed
in the month of February. The database and
accompanying LPR “hits” have assisted the
agency in identifying a MV used in a larceny
and also locating a MV involved in an evad-
ing MVACC which occurred on RTE 156 in
the town of Waterford. The camera located at y
RTE 1 and Willetts AVE also received a “hit” f | k f t
fora stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle was 0) C S a e y
stopped by Off. Bunce and a FILE 01 locate
was sent by this agency.
911 Call leads to DV Arrest and Emergency Committal
On February 2, 2024 Sgt. Firmin, Off. Winters, and Off. Barrows were dispatched
to aresidence on Two Mill Hill RD for a physical domestic violence call. The
male party at the residence who has a history of drug abuse and depression was
reported to be hallucinating and nailing all of the windows in the residence shut.
A struggle occurred over a hammer and the female resident was struck in the lip
with the hammer. Based on the investigation, the male subject was arrested and
then sent to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital for a Police Emergency Examina-
tion Request (17a-503). Domestic Violence protocols were followed and a Do-
mestic Violence Lethality Screen was completed with the victim by Off. Barrows.
Subject Arrested for Best Buy Larceny by Warrant
On August 9, 2023 Off. Sangermano responded to Best Buy (913 Hartford TPKE) for a
larceny of speakers, electronics, and a Theragun Pro (valued at a total of $1,322.26).
After using various investigative techniques including SLACK and working with the
the North Haven and Branford Police Departments, Off. Sangermano was able to de-
velop a suspect in the theft. An arrest warrant affidavit was prepared and sent to court
for review. After the warrant was signed, a writ of Habeas Corpus was granted by the
court. On February 5, 2024 the suspect was arrested by Off. Maffeo at the New Lon-
don Superior Court and charged with C.G.S 53a-125 (Larceny in the Fourth Degree).

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
February 2024
¢ On 02/09/24 2 boxers on Olive Street in Waterford broke through a neighbov’s fence, at-
tacking and biting the neighbor severely. Dogs were quarantined at the shelter for 10
days and released back to the owner, along with an infraction and an animal restraint
order. This is similar to a regular restraint order,
in which it spells out certain conditions that the
owner must comply with to prevent the dogs from RE OTE nA IN G
escaping and biting again. Also like a regular re-
straint order, violation of an animal restraint or- |
der is a misdemeanor crime.
¢ On 2/27/24 ACO Ryan attends a training class on liability issues in the animal control
field, the State of Connecticut mandates that each ACO has a certain number of train-
ing hours each year to maintain their certification.
East
Waterford Lyme
Calls for Service 61 34
After Hour Call Outs 38 i}
Tickets Issued il (0)
Warnings Issued 0) 0
‘Dog Bites 2 0
Animals Redeemed 9 2
Animals Adopted 7 1
Animals DOA 0 0)
EKuthanized 0 1
Total Processed 16 4
Money Taken In $200 $150
‘Donations $90 $90
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
February 2024
Internships: Intern Rodriguez shadowed CSO Bertrand, Day Shift Patrol, the Records
Department, Training Officer Sylvestre, Traffic Officer Devine, SRO Malbaurn. Intern
Rodriguez received a tour of the Connecticut POST Academy. Intern Robinson shadowed
the Records Department, Day Shift Patrol, Admin Sergeant Fedor, SRO Lane, Investigative
Services, and Evidence Officer Maffeo. Intern Robinson helped out at Sock for Seniors,
Youth Promise, and Police Department Tours for Great Neck School First Graders.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited Bayview Healthcare and Victoria Gardens.
Collected over 1,000 pairs of socks for Socks for Seniors. Delivered the donated socks to
all the Waterford Nursing Homes. Attended the Senior Valentine Luncheon.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Yale New Haven Health Offices. Attended a Montville Police
Cruiser Parade for an ill student, a Groton Library Wellness Event and a Norwich Library
Comfort Dog Event. Participated in a WFSB News Amazing K-9 Duo Segment. Visited
multiple Waterford classes that won the Socks for Seniors contest. Spoke to Stonington
Middle School Students about the Comfort Dog Program.
Officer Wellness: Taught Gracie Survival Tactics sessions to LEC Police Academy Recruits
and fellow Waterford Police Officers. Visited the Montville Police Department. Assisted in
the organization of the Chaplain Breakfast.
Rotary Club: Attended monthly meeting. Accepted a $900 donation from the Rotary Club
for Citizen’s Academy Graduation and T-shirts.
Special Olympics Efforts: Attended Torch Run Council meeting and the Torch Run Kickoff.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Visited the Friendship School, Lakes Pond Baptist School,
and Waterford Country School. Assisted Patrol with completing multiple school checks.
Spoke at Quaker Hill School and Great Neck School for Youth Promise. Organized Great
School Students to visit the police department and pass out valentines to officers. Visited
the Waterford High School Photography Class for a special photo assignment with
Hodges. Gave a student a ride-along to Quaker Hill School with SRO Lane for a fundraiser.
Recruiting: Held two recruitment sessions at Mitchell College and Connecticut CT State
University and Eastern CT State University.
Interaction with Youth Services: Assisted in a presentation to parents about online and
video gaming safety.

TOWN OF WATERFORD
CHIEF OF POLICE
Board of Police Commissioners N/A
SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION
Board of Police Commissioners Police Department
REVIEW AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT
A. PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Police Department is responsible for the preservation of the public peace, prevention of crime,
apprehension of criminals, regulation of traffic, protection of the rights of persons, protection of
property, and enforcement of the laws of the State and ordinances of the Town. The Chief of
Police is responsible for the overall administration of the department, long range planning and
coordination of the department’s operation and personnel. The Chief of Police must work in
liaison with other town departments, as well as State and Federal agencies, to assure the
responsibilities of the department are clearly met.
B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Generally works under the direct supervision of the Board of Police Commissioners, who
establishes policy and monitors management functions; and the administrative supervision of the
First Selectman as set forth in Town Charter 3.2.5, and at the direction of the First Selectman in a
declared state of emergency, in accordance with Town Ordinance 2.108.030.
GC, SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervise all personnel assigned to and total operation of the Police Department. Has complete
authority for budget control and decision making for all phases of the department’s operation.
D. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
1. Directs and coordinates the day-to-day operation and activities of the department and
reports on such operation to the Board of Police Commissioners, as required.
2. Supervises all employees of the department and plans, organizes, assigns and generally
reviews all work.
3. Initiates and carries out a continuing program for instruction and training of personnel for
the department.
4. Prepares and manages the total budget of the department.
5 Develops and preserves a system of records with respect to law enforcement and other
activities of the department such as personnel, communications, etc., and render a monthly
report to the Board of Police Commissioners, with respect thereto.
6. Personally direct the responses to and the investigation of major crimes or incidents as they
occur.
7. Maintains a working relationship and communication with Town, State, and Federal
officials, departments and agencies to assure proper handling of common interests.

8. Serves as third-in-command of all local government functions and public safety facilities,
including school facilities and personnel, in the event of a declared disaster, as per Town
Ordinance 2.108.030 and serves as a member of the Emergency Management Advisory
Council, as per Town Ordinance 2.108.050.
9. Attends various town, state and national meetings and seminars to stay abreast of modern
management and operational techniques.
10. Disciplines personnel as may be necessary and reports any neglect of duty or violation of
rules and regulations to the Board of Police Commissioners.
E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill & Ability):
Evidence of demonstrated leadership and administrative ability with knowledge of modern police
administration is essential. Must exhibit creative leadership and be thoroughly familiar with state-
of-the-art law enforcement techniques. Must have a thorough knowledge of local, state and federal
laws. Must have an understanding of government operations, be able to work within a municipal
budget system and have knowledge of its purpose and goals. Must have the ability to administer
police rules, regulations and policies within the limitations of a labor contract. Must be capable
of carrying out responsibilities under extreme pressure of emergency situations. Thorough
knowledge of citizen’s rights and privileges under the Constitution, ability to read and interpret
rules, regulations, laws and court decisions. Must have the ability to command respect and provide
direction to subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively with associates and general public.
F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to pass a rigid physical examination and meet the physical demands of the Police
Department. Must have the physical stamina to properly function under stressful conditions.
G. EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field
and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in a law enforcement agency, with a minimum of
two years in a division commander position. Must be certified under the Police Officer Standards
and Training Council (POSTC) and have a valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license, or
the ability to obtain one prior to employment. A Master’s Degree related to Public Safety
Administration or Criminal Justice, FBI National Academy or similar advanced training, and/or
experience in police administration is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and
experience which provides the required skill, knowledge and ability, may be considered at the
discretion of the Board of Police Commissioners.
Board of Police Commissioners Approved: 12-11-2023
Personnel Review Board Approved: 02-15-2024

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AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
VISION ZERO COUNCIL.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:
Section 1. (Effective from passage) The Commissioner of Transportation
shall study and make recommendations concerning the advisability of
(1) permitting a person riding a bicycle to treat a stop sign as a yield sign
and a traffic control signal with a steady red signal as a stop sign, and
(2) amending subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of section 14-299 of the
general statutes to prohibit a motor vehicle operator from making a
right turn when facing a traffic control signal with a steady red signal.
Not later than February 1, 2024, the commissioner shall submit the
results of such study and the commissioner's recommendations, in
accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes,
to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having
cognizance of matters relating to transportation.
Sec. 2. (NEW) (Effective from passage) Not later than July 1, 2024, the
Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt an intersection control
evaluation policy to be used by the Department of Transportation when
evaluating the construction of a new intersection or the modification of
an existing intersection. Such policy shall (1) provide a decision-making
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performance-based criteria in order to identify an optimal solution, (2)
require the use of consistent documentation for each evaluation of anew
or existing intersection, and (3) be revised as the commissioner deems
necessary.
Sec. 3. (NEW) (Effective from passage) The Department of
Transportation, in consultation with the State Board of Education and
the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon receipt of a request by a local
or regional board of education, shall award an exemplary "Vision Zero"
program distinction to those local and regional boards of education that
offer a program that provides students in grades six to twelve, inclusive,
with opportunities to learn about the mission of the Vision Zero
Council, established pursuant to section 13b-23b of the general statutes,
and the importance of practicing safe driving habits and learning
pedestrian safety skills. Such opportunities may include, but need not
be limited to, classes, extracurricular activities, presentations,
symposiums, peer-to-peer education, parent involvement and
parenting education and outreach. A local or regional board of
education may submit, at such time and in such manner as the
Department of Transportation prescribes, a request for such distinction
by providing details about such board's program to the department. The
Department of Transportation shall make information about the
distinction available on the department's Internet web site.
Sec. 4. Subsection (g) of section 51-164n of the general statutes is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1, 2023):
(g) Ifa person elects to plead not guilty and send the plea of not guilty
to the Centralized Infractions Bureau in accordance with subsection (d)
of this section, such person may subsequently, at a proceeding at
Superior Court, reach an agreement with the prosecutorial official as to
the amount of the fine to be paid and elect to pay such fine without
appearing before a judicial authority. As a part of any such agreement,
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the prosecutorial official may require such person to attend_a motor
vehicle operator safety course that addresses the nature of such
infraction or violation and that is offered or approved by the Chief
State's Attorney. The amount of the fine agreed upon shall not exceed
the amount of the fine established for such infraction or violation. Any
person who pays a fine pursuant to this subsection shall also pay any
additional fees or costs established for such infraction or violation. Such
person shall make such payment to the clerk of the Superior Court and
such payment shall be considered a plea of nolo contendere and shall be
inadmissible in any proceeding, civil or criminal, to establish the
conduct of such person, provided the provisions of this section and
section 51-164m shall not affect the application of any administrative
sanctions by either the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental
Protection authorized under title 26 or the Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles authorized under title 14. A plea of nolo contendere pursuant
to this subsection does not have to be submitted in writing. Nothing in
this subsection shall affect the right of a person who is alleged to have
committed an infraction or any violation specified in subsection (b) of
this section to plead not guilty and request a trial before a judicial
authority.
Sec. 5. Section 14-41 of the general statutes is amended by adding
subsection (g) as follows (Effective January 1, 2024):
(NEW) (g) The commissioner shall develop, and thereafter revise as
needed, a video presentation concerning current state laws that impact
motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists and ways to practice safe driving
behaviors and reduce transportation-related fatalities and severe
injuries. In developing such video presentation, the commissioner may
use materials and one or more video presentations developed by a
governmental entity, independent contractor or any other party. Upon
every other renewal of a motor vehicle operator's license, the
commissioner shall require the licensee to watch such video
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presentation prior to issuing such license.
Sec. 6. Subdivision (5) of subsection (e) of section 14-36 of the general
statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof
(Effective July 1, 2023):
(5) The issuance of a motor vehicle operator's license to any applicant
who is the holder of a license issued by another state shall be subject to
the provisions of [sections 14~111c and] section 14-111k, as amended by
this act.
Sec. 7. Section 14-111k of the general statutes is amended by adding
subsection (e) as follows (Effective January 1, 2024):
(NEW) (e) Prior to issuing an operator's license to a person who holds
an operator's license issued by another jurisdiction, the commissioner
shall require such person to watch the video presentation developed
pursuant to subsection (g) of section 14-41, as amended by this act, and
provide such person with other safe driving training materials.
Sec. 8. (Effective from passage) For the purposes of this section,
"cannabis", "dispensary facility", "hybrid retailer" and "retailer" have the
same meanings as provided in section 21a-420 of the general statutes.
The Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the
Department of Public Health and one or more local health departments
or district departments of health, shall conduct a public awareness
campaign about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of certain over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs, with
an emphasis on opioids and cannabis. Such campaign shall include, but
need not be limited to, outreach to pharmacies, hospitals, substance
abuse treatment facilities, dispensary facilities, hybrid retailers and
retailers that can communicate information about such dangers to motor
vehicle operators who are receiving or purchasing such drugs.
Sec. 9. (Effective from passage) When developing the next five-year
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transportation capital plan, the Department of Transportation shall
examine the proposals from the equity subcommittee of the Vision Zero
Council, established pursuant to section 13b-23b of the general statutes,
and consider infrastructure that specifically protects vulnerable users of
the highways, including pedestrians, bicyclists and persons who have
disabilities.
Sec. 10. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2023) For the purposes of this
section, sections 11 to 13, inclusive, and sections 16 to 18, inclusive, of
this act:
(1) "Automated traffic enforcement safety device" means a device
designed to detect and collect evidence of alleged violations of an
ordinance adopted under section 11 of this act by recording images that
capture the number plate, date, time and location of a motor vehicle that
(A) exceeds the posted speed limit by ten or more miles per hour, or (B)
fails to stop such vehicle when facing a steady red signal on a traffic
control signal.
(2) "Automated traffic enforcement safety device operator" means a
person who is trained and certified to operate an automated traffic
enforcement safety device.
(3) "Driver", "number plate" and "owner" have the same meanings as
provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes.
(4) "Equitable" means efforts, policies, standards, processes and any
other functions of government intended to (A) ensure that patterns of
discrimination and disparities of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic
status, whether intentional or unintentional, are neither reinforced nor
perpetuated, and (B) prevent the emergence and persistence of
foreseeable future patterns of discrimination or disparities of race,
ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
(5) "Pedestrian safety zone" means an area designated by the Office
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of the State Traffic Administration or the traffic authority of a town, city
or borough pursuant to section 14-307a of the general statutes.
(6) "Personally identifiable information" means information created
or maintained by the municipality or a vendor that identifies or
describes an owner and includes, but need not be limited to, the owner's
address, telephone number, number plate, photograph, bank account
information, credit card number, debit card number or the date, time,
location or direction of travel on a highway.
(7) "School zone" means an area designated by the Office of the State
Traffic Administration or the traffic authority of a town, city or borough
pursuant to section 14-212b of the general statutes, as amended by this
act.
(8) "Traffic authority", "traffic control sign" and "traffic control signal"
have the same meanings as provided in section 14-297 of the general
statutes.
(9) "Vendor" means a person who (A) provides services to a
municipality under sections 11 and 12 of this act; (B) operates,
maintains, leases or licenses an automated traffic enforcement safety
device; or (C) is authorized to review and assemble the recorded images
captured by an automated traffic enforcement safety device and
forward such recorded images to the municipality.
Sec. 11. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2023) (a) Any municipality may
authorize the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices at
locations within school zones, pedestrian safety zones and other places
in such municipality, provided (1) the municipality adopts an ordinance
in accordance with the provisions of this section, and (2) the locations of
such devices are identified in a plan approved by the Department of
Transportation pursuant to section 17 of this act.
(b) The municipality may enter into agreements with vendors for the
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design, installation, operation or maintenance, or any combination
thereof, of automated traffic enforcement safety devices. If a vendor
designs, installs, operates or maintains an automated traffic
enforcement safety device, the vendor's fee may not be contingent on
the number of citations issued or fines paid pursuant to an ordinance
adopted under this section.
(c) Any ordinance adopted under this section shall specify the
following: (1) That an automated traffic enforcement safety device shall
be operated by an automated traffic enforcement safety device operator;
(2) that the owner of a motor vehicle commits a violation of the
ordinance if the person operating such motor vehicle (A) exceeds the
posted speed limit by ten or more miles per hour and such operation is
detected by an automated traffic enforcement safety device, or (B) fails
to stop such motor vehicle when facing a steady red signal on a traffic
control signal and such failure is detected by an automated traffic
enforcement safety device; (3) an automated traffic enforcement safety
device shall be used solely for identifying violations of the ordinance;
(4) for the first thirty days after a location is equipped with an
operational automated traffic enforcement safety device, the owner of a
motor vehicle allegedly committing a violation of such ordinance that is
detected by such device shall receive a written warning instead of a
citation, as described in subsection (i) of this section; (5) payment of a
fine and any associated fee imposed for a violation of the ordinance may
be made by electronic means; (6) a sworn member or employee of the
municipality's police department or an employee of the municipality, as
designated by the traffic authority, shall review and approve the
recorded images before a citation is mailed to the owner of such motor
vehicle; and (7) the defenses available to the owner of a motor vehicle
allegedly committing a violation of such ordinance, which shall include,
but need not be limited to, the defenses listed in subsection (j) of this
section.
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(d) Any ordinance adopted under this section may: (1) Establish a fine
to be imposed against the owner of a motor vehicle committing a
violation of such ordinance, provided the amount of such fine is not
more than fifty dollars for a first violation and not more than seventy-
five dollars for a second or subsequent violation, and (2) impose a
reasonable fee, not to exceed fifteen dollars, for the costs associated with
the electronic processing of the payment of any such fine. Any funds
received by a municipality from fines imposed pursuant to an ordinance
adopted under this section shall be used for the purposes of improving
transportation mobility, investing in transportation infrastructure
improvements or paying the costs associated with the use of automated
traffic enforcement safety devices in the municipality.
(e) Any municipality that adopts an ordinance under this section
shall also adopt the following: (1) A citation hearing procedure pursuant
to section 7-152c of the general statutes, as amended by this act, (2) a
comprehensive safety action plan to ensure that the streets located in the
municipality safely and conveniently serve road users of all ages and
abilities, including pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists, persons using
wheelchairs or other assistive devices and motor vehicle operators, and
(3) a written policy that meets or exceeds the standards of the model
privacy policy and protocol developed pursuant to subsection (a) of
section 16 of this act. Such municipality shall also be in compliance with
any order made by the Office of the State Traffic Administration
pursuant to the provisions of chapter 249 of the general statutes or any
regulation adopted pursuant to said chapter by the office regarding a
traffic control sign or traffic control signal at a location equipped or
proposed to be equipped with an automatic traffic enforcement safety
device.
(f) (1) Prior to the operation of an automated traffic enforcement
safety device, the municipality shall (A) install at least two conspicuous
signs at a reasonable distance in advance of such location, in accordance
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with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as amended from time to
time, notifying motor vehicle operators of such location, and (B) provide
notification of such location to persons, firms or corporations that
operate a mobile application that is used for navigation purposes or to
provide real-time information on motor vehicle traffic. The Department
of Transportation shall designate which such persons, firms or
corporations shall be notified and provide technical guidance to such
municipalities regarding how to provide such notification.
(2) At least thirty days before the date the first automated traffic
enforcement safety device becomes operational in the municipality, the
municipality shall develop and implement a public awareness
campaign to educate the public concerning the importance of obeying
speed limits and traffic control signals and the imminent use of
automated traffic enforcement safety devices in the municipality at the
locations identified in the plan approved by t