Amended 08/08/2023 at 3:23 PM Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
7/17/2023 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: June 12, 2023 Regular Meeting and June 14, 2023 Special Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Gardiner Family Foundation Donation Letter
b. Letter of Appreciation
c. Email recognizing CSO Ellen Mongeau
d. Thank you note and donation from Sandi McCourt
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
a. K9 Reports for June
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Youth Report for June
Investigative Services Report for June
Training Report for June
Records Report for June
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Community Service Officer Report for June
Patrol Report for June
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Animal Control Report for June
Community Engagement Report for June
Executive Session for Police Officer Candidate interviews and possible action

Old Business:
a. Police Chief Selection Process
b. Four-way-stop at Douglas Lane and Vauxhall Street
New Business:

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
June 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner R. Brule, Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner M. Gelinas,
Commissioner C. Gamble, Christine Walters, HR Director
ABSENT: Commissioner Dimmock
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT Ferland, Sgt T. Gelinas, Traffic Officer J.
Nickerson, Training Officer N. Surdo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to accept
the minutes from the May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting. Motion passed.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to accept
the minutes from the June 1, 2023 Special Meeting. Commissioners Brule and Sheridan
abstained. Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
Chief Balestracci requested that the discussion of the Police Chief Selection Policy and Job
description be reviewed with HR Director Christine Walters at this point in the meeting. All
agreed. The policy and job description were reviewed.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble to
approve Draft (3) of the policy and the Chief of Police job description as written for presentation
to the Personnel Review Board. Passed unanimously.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report received. Request for a four-way-stop at Douglas Lane and Vauxhall Street from
resident Richard Muckle was discussed.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a.
h.
K9 Reports for May
May report was received.
Youth Reports for May
May report was received.
Investigative Services for May
May report was received.
Training Report for May
May report was received.
Records Report for May
May report was received.
Community Service Officer Report for May
May report was received.
Patrol Report for May
May report was received.
Animal Control Report for May
May report was received.
Community Engagement Report for May
May report was received.

j. Quarterly Peer Support and Officer Wellness Report
Quarterly Report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Police Commission Nominations for term starting June 1, 2023 as follows:
C. Gamble, Chairperson; J. Dimmock, Vice-Chairperson; M. Gelinas, Secretary;
T. Sheridan, Commissioner.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
nominations. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Chief Balestracci will be representing the state at the FBI National Command Course
the second week in July.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble to adjourn
the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
June 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman C. Gamble, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner R. Brule,
Commissioner J. Dimmock remotely
ABSENT: — Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT D. Ferland, Sgt. T. Gelinas, Sgt. P. Flanagan,
Det. Sgt. M. Fedor, Ofc. M. Sylvestre, Ofc. J. Nickerson, Ofc. P. Epps,
Ofc. R. DiFusco
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gamble called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Brule to enter into
Executive Session for Lieutenant and Sergeant interviews at 6:05p.m. Chief Balestracci was
included in the Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:02 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock
to promote Sergeant Flanagan to the rank of Lieutenant effective Monday, June 19, 2023 and to
continue the remaining officers on an active promotion list for one year from today’s date.
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock
to promote Officer Epps to the rank of Sergeant effective Monday, June 1, 2023 and to continue

the remaining officers on an active promotion list for one year from today’s date. Motion passed
unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

GARDINER FAMILY FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 717 WaTERFORD, CT 06385
(860) 444-1177
June 19, 2023
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Dept
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
RE: 5-year / $50,000 Grant - Chief's Contributed Gifts
Dear Chief Balestracci:
Please find enclosed, this year's installment in the Amount of
$10,000, payable to The Town of Waterford, restricted for the "Chief's
Contributed Gifts." This is the second installment, of the 5-year grant
totaling $50,000.
Our family appreciates the fine men & women serving in the
Waterford Police Department, maintaining the peace and upholding the
laws of the community. Thank you!
With my best wishes, | am,
Sincerely yours,
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Alan H. Gardiner
Treasurer
Enclosure

6/11/2023
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easy sometimes. Being retired for over 10 years now, | cannot appreciate what
you in law enforcement go through in today’s world. My son, {EB who
resides at (MB, had some issues that night. He had contacted your
department and was fortunate enough to speak to someone who cared. Mike
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called back and spoke to the dispatcher to have her be in touch with the Sergeant.
GBD did answer just before the officers arrived and they allowed me to stay on
the phone with him during their interview. The dispatcher called to let me know
the officers had arrived, again very much appreciated. Towards the end of the
interview, | spoke with the Sergeant again who informed me that social services
were on their way to evaluate him. Earlier | had also told the Sergeant about the
weapons, all legal, @@Bhad in the house, and he explained CT law to me. After

the interview | agreed with him, and they obtained a warrant and secured the
weapons. (MMB had a dog that needed to be cared for and the Sergeant said he
would wait until someone arrived to take care of the dog. Fortunately, this
individual was on the way. The Sergeant called one last time to let me know that
the dog was set, and @iwent with the social workers and an officer to the
hospital. The Sergeant also provided me with his cell number if | had any
questions later. Speaking to @BD later he was somewhat surprised and pleased
how he was treated by the social workers and the officer that escorted him to the
hospital. He also appreciated their professionalism when they were at his
residence.
The situation was handled about as well as it could have been and given the
circumstances and the help my son needed. | could not have asked for more. |
wanted to express my gratitude to your officers and dispatcher for how they
handled this incident. It was truly handled in the highest possible and
professional manner, and | am grateful and thankful that those individuals were
the ones who responded: Please express my thanks and gratitude to these men
and women. | wish | could remember the Sergeant’s name but there was a bit
going on that night.

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From: Patrick Flanagan
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:16 AM
To: Marc Balestracci
Ce: Diane Driscoll; Michael Firmin; Ellen Mongeau
Subject: FW: CSO Mongeau
Sgt. Firmin,
Thank you for recognizing the hard work and dedication of CSO Mongeau. She is definitely an asset to this agency. Keep
up the great work Ellen!
Lt. Patrick Flanagan
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery LN Waterford, CT
(860) 442-0645 ext 2271
PFlanagan@WaterfordCT.org
From: Michael Firmin <MFirmin@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2023 6:07 AM
To: Patrick Flanagan <pflanagan@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Troy Gelinas <tgelinas@waterfordct.org>
Subject: CSO Mongeau
LT;
On Sunday, June 25, 2023 there was no CSO assigned to the midnight shift. I’d like to recognize CSO Ellen
Mongeau for volunteering to holdover to 0400 hours without being asked. This was not the first time she has
done so. CSO Mongeau offered as she knew we were shorthanded and were holding a female prisoner for the
weekend. The shift proved to be more active than usual. It required me to be out of the building and all officers
were tied up with calls. We responded to a large house party, assisted the East Lyme Police Department with a
serious injury accident, had a DUI arrest, and helped to mitigate a child custody dispute. CSO’s are essential to
the success of the WPD, especially on the evening and midnight shifts where staffing is limited. Of their many
functions, they help to limit holdovers, early-ins and free officers and supervisors from the building. Recently,
we have lost several competent CSO’s who have moved on to begin their careers in law enforcement. Their
positions are a vital function of this agency and should be filled with qualified candidates as soon as possible.
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Respectfully,
Sergeant Michael Firmin #16
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
860-442-9451 x2253
FAX-860-443-3953
mfirmin@waterfordct.org

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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
°June 2023 ¢
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received 3 complaints for speeding. Roadways included Niles Hill Road, Clark Lane and
Jordon Cove Road. Most of the roadways were added to the list of roads for traffic enforcement through our
State DOT Grant.
Trailer Display Signs
The display signs were used to aid the Utility Dept. within their traffic pattern on Niantic River Road and Shore
Road while they replaced pipe in the roadway.
Construction Reviews
Blueprints for a Chipotle restaurant were received and reviewed. Questions and concerns previously brought
forward for the project were answered adequately. 122/124 Boston Post Road
Upcoming Events
August 5" John Kelly Road Race- Largest race of the season. Route uses RT 213, Pleasure Beach area, back to RT
213 to RT 156 to RT 1. The roadways will remain open during the race.
August 12" Waterford Parade- Held from the High School to North Road. Roadway will be closed for
approximately 1-1.5 hours
August 27'"- Motorcycle Dream Ride- Route is along RT 85 will little impact on intersections
October 7"- Terri Brodeur Marathon- Uses Rope Ferry Road to Gardiners Wood Road to Pleasure Beach. No
significant traffic issues
October 15"*- Addy’s Run- 5k within Pleasure Beach- No traffic issues
Vauxhall/ Douglas
Several trees and shrubs were trimmed on Vauxhall Street, North of Douglas Lane, where the line of sight issue
was concerning. With the tree trimming and scheduled traffic enforcement, the agreed solutions are underway.
Training
Traffic Officer taught several days at the Regional LEC academy. Classes taught pertained to Use of Force, Baton,
OC and Handcuffing.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
June 2023
K-9 Neo
Monthly Uses: 4 Training
2023 Uses: 24 Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 06/06
& 06/20 in obedience, tracking, article search,
K-9 Ozzy building/area search, narcotics detection, and
Monthly Uses: 9 criminal apprehension.
2023 Uses: 34
K-9 Usage
Neo / Tico
¢ On 6/14/2023 Officer Epps was promoted to the rank of Ser-
geant. With this promotion, K9 Neo was officially retired. K9
Neo has had a successful five year career at the WPD with nu-
merous narcotic finds, successful tracks for both suspects and
missing persons, as well as criminal apprehension of felony sus-
pects. K9 Neo’s retirement will be formally recognized at the
promotional ceremony taking place on July 18th, 2023.
« On June 26, 2023 Officer Nicholas Surdo was officially selected
by Chief Balestracci and his administrative team as the next
WPD K-9 handler. The process was competitive and required all
candidates to submit a formal letter of interest. LT Flanagan,
OFF Lane, and OFF Surdo have selected 15 month old Belgian
Malinois (Tico) as the next WPD K-9. Tico is from the Czech Re- asa
public and was imported by “Connecticut Canine” in Bethany, CT.
Ozzy
¢ On 6/20/23 Off Genung and K9 Ozzy went through their annual
certification process with the Southeastern Regional K-9 Training
group. WPD Trainer OFF Lane re-certified the team in tracking, |
area/building search, criminal apprehension, and article recovery.
¢ On June 14, 2023 Officer Genung and K9 Ozzy assisted the ELPD
with a narcotics search. K9 Ozzy indicated on the exterior ofthe &
vehicle and again on the interior of the vehicle. A quantity of
MDMA was seized from the vehicle and an arrest was made.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
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June 2023
¢ SRO Malbaurn and SRO Lane attended the Waterford High School Graduation, the
Clark Lane Middle School Promotional ceremony, as well as the three promotional cer-
emonies at Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary School, and Quak-
er Hill Elementary School.
¢ SRO Malbaurn and SRO Lane continue to conduct numerous meetings with parents
and students during the month involving various concerns including social media and
mental health issues. These issues occur during and outside of school hours, but often
carry into the school day and sometimes create disturbances while in school.
¢ OnJune 20th—June 22nd SRO Lane and SRO Mal-
baurn attended the 2023 FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
Symposium at the United States Coast Guard Academy.
The class focused on the latest research in behavioral
analysis, threat assessment and management, caske
linkage analysis, behavioral considerations of child sex
offenders, and preventing targeted violence.
¢ SRO Malbaurn and SRO Lane attended many end of
school year events. Some of these events include the 8th .~_
grade dance, field day events, and youth promise jeop-
ardy class pizza party.
¢ SROs Lane and Malbaurn attended the school districts mental health team meeting.
¢ SRO Lane conducted a sexting class for the eight graders teaching them about the dan-
gers of both social media.
Month at a Glance
0 — Home Visits
4—CAD Report
0 — 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
June 2023
In the month of June 2023 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 33
active investigations.
Current Active Investigations (18 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assists to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—3
Burglary—3 Narcotics—4
JV Sex Assault—1 Monogram Scam—1
Weapons Compliance—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
Checks
Numbers Warrants Assaults
55 19 5 18 9
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
June 2023
June 2023 Updates:
Permits: There was an increase in temporary firearm permit applications in June 2023.
Twenty-nine (29) applications were processed. Out of the twenty-nine (29) applications three
(3) were denied. There was also one solicitor permit application received and that permit was
denied.
Investigative Service Members attended a 3-day training on Behavioral Analysis that was
hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations at Connecticut College.
June 2023 Investigations:
On June 1, 2023 Investigator Zaldivar was assigned to complete a full background
investigation on a potential hire for the Waterford Police Department Police Officer position.
Detective Carroll reopened a juvenile sexual assault investigation after the victim initially
recanted their statements in March of 2023. This investigation is in process. Detective
Carroll is currently working on search warrants in regards to this case that have been
submitted to the New London Superior Court for review.
On June 21, 2023 Investigator Zaldivar was assigned a weapons compliance investigation in
which firearms were ordered seized after the person was held at Lawrence and Memorial
Hospital on a psychological evaluation.
Detective O’Connell assisted patrol on a larceny investigation from the Home Depot. The
suspect has been committing larcenies throughout the state. We were able to positively
identify him resulting in a coordinated effort with the New Britain Police Department. An
arrest warrant has been filed with the New London Superior Court.
Detective Bonkowski began testifying in court proceeding from a 2020 case in which Detective
Bonkowski was assigned to the State Wide Narcotics Task Force resulting in a drug arrest.
On June 22, 2023 Detective Carroll was assigned a death investigation that is in connection to
another death investigation held by this agency from May 2028 at an address in Quaker Hill.
Task Force Report:
In the month of June, the VCTF executed three (3) search warrants resulting in the recovery
of narcotics and a firearm. The task force also located two stolen motor vehicles in Norwich.
The VCTF had approximately 5 other narcotics and warrant related arrests as well as assisted
in the arrest of a shooting suspect from an incident which took place at a bar in Groton, The
task force is currently working on a narcotics investigation in Waterford.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
~ INTEGRITY §
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 2023
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in recruiting
and hiring. The hiring process for entry level and certified officers is open and will re-
main open for the next several months. Several candidates have passed the oral inter-
view and physical agility. Officer candidates will be doing ride-a-longs with current
department Field Training Officers (FTO) and will have a Chiefs Interview.
Recruits: Recruit Andrew Reed is continuing his training at the Law Enforcement
Council (LEC) Eastern Regional Police Academy and continues to accelerate. Recruit
Reed successfully completed OC exposure, baton, rifle familiarization and felony stops.
Recruit Reed graduates the first Eastern Regional Academy (ERA) on July 19th.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 2023
Sergeant Troy Gelinas attended a one-day Leadership and Training: A Proactive
Approach to Officer Wellness and Suicide Prevention course in East Hartford, CT.
The training focused on healthy coping behaviors, how to stay engaged with your
officers and serve as a crucial link between officer and suicide prevention-related
messaging resources.
Officers Epps, Scarpa and Ewing attended a one-day Street Cop Training: Inter-
diction Mindset in Uncasville, CT. The training provided information/resources on
being an effective criminal interdiction officer.
Officer Rogers attended a two-week Advanced Crash Investigation course in
Plainville, CT. The two-week training focused on vehicle dynamics and accelera-
tion, intro to time/distance, geometry and trigonometry and field projects.
Sergeant Richard Avdevich attended a three-day Writing Effective Law Enforce-
ment Reports course in Meriden, CT. The course focused on identifying strengths
and weaknesses and how to convey to subordinates, and how to develop strate-
gies to improve report writing.
Detectives O’Connell, Bonkowski, Carroll, SROs Malbaurn and Lane attended the
three-day FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit Symposium in New London, CT. The
training touched on latest research in behavioral analysis, threat assessment,
preventing targeted violence, among many other topics.
Officer Ryan DiFusco attended a two-day Mechanical and Shotgun Breaching In-
structor course in Epping, NH. The training exposed officers to the different types
of breaching equipment, how to properly breach doors/windows safely, while
working with a tactical team and at the patrol level.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for JUNE 2023
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of; administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
Ticket/Written | Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in | Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls | Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
193 129 35 40 135 125 7
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
28 23 145 0 23 13
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
26 11 245
e Records personnel have experienced a significant increase in request for
Body Worn Camera footage for Risk Protection Orders cases due to new
changes in the law
e Records completed a significant FOI request for a fatal motor vehicle
accident that occurred in 2017
e Legislative changes have mandated the automatic erasure of marijuana
possession convictions from the years 2000-2015 as well as additional
“Clean Slate Erasures dating back to 2000. These erasures represent a
substantial increase as personnel work to relieve the backlog of records.

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
June 2023
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 13
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 13
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits a
Employment 18
Miscellaneous 4
Peddler / Precious Permits: 1
Total Fingerprints 30
Firearms it
Firearms Transfer 48
Pistol Permits Issued 16
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 32
> CSO’s covered 60 shifts during the month.
> Training has started for the two new CSO’s that have been hired

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
June 2023
Evening Shift Completes Two Risk Warrants Se for aa.
On June 3, 2023 evening shift (OFF Bunce) responded to Seventh AVE to Shiny 2hep sae
conduct a welfare check on a male that was reported to be hallucinating and in
need of assistance. The subject was having a mental health crisis and was in Total Service Calls 2354
possession of 10 firearms and several thousand rounds of ammunition. The
items were seized for safekeeping and a risk warrant was completed. Case Numbers 179
. ; _ Arrests o7
On June 19, 2023 evening shift responded to Perry AVE for a suicidal male
sitting in his running vehicle with the garage door closed. The male was under Juvenile Arrests 6
the influence and had previous suicide attempts. He was sent to the hospital Larcenies 39
for an emergency police examination. A risk warrant was completed and one
handgun and a ten round magazine were seized for safekeeping. Arrest Warrants 15
Domestic Violence 7
Investigations
Traffic Crash 63
DUI Investigations 7
EDP/Welfare 46
Check
School Checks 56
Arrest by Warrant for DUI / Firearms charges Motor Vehicle 288
On June 16, 2023 the Waterford Police Department’s patrol division | Stops
arrested Percy Penn for DUI, Possession of Narcotics, Criminal Possession | Written Warnings 62
of a Firearm, Weapon in a motor vehicle, Carrying a Pistol without a
Permit, and various other Motor Vehicle related charges. This arrest | Infractions 35
stemmed from a lengthy investigation conducted by Officer Rogers in
which a Search and Seizure warrant was granted by a Judge at GA 10 | Verbal Warnings 174
which allowed Officer Rogers to obtain the suspect’s medical records. A
subsequent arrest warrant was then applied for and granted.
Misdemeanor 17
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Midnight Shift Deters MV Thefts
On June 10, 2023 at 0230 hours Officer Caler was conducting neighborhood checks in the South
end of town. At this time he located a suspicious motor vehicle while patrolling the Pleasure Beach
area. The vehicle was listed as a FILE 01 Stolen Motor Vehicle out of Middlebury, CT. Upon at-
tempting to stop the motor vehicle it fled at a high rate of speed and left town. A short time later it
was reported that the same motor vehicle that had fled from OFF Caler, was utilized in the theft of
two stolen cars in New London, CT. It is believed that Officer Caler’s actions deterred motor vehi-
cle thefts in our town on 6/10/23.
Juvenile EDP: Patrol and SRO work together to solve Case
On June 19, 2023 at 2200 hours patrol received a report from the 211 crisis hotline about a
suicidal juvenile female who’s cell phone was “pinging” in the Maple CT area of Waterford,
CT. After unsuccessfully attempting to locate the female at several residences in the area
Sgt. Farrior reached out to SRO Lane. SRO Lane provided valuable information to Sgt. Farri-
or about a troubled youth that lived in the vicinity of Maple CT. Officers were able to locate
the juvenile female in crisis and get her the necessary help. This was an excellent example of
our patrol division working hand in hand with our School Resource Officers after hours.
Scooter Found on Town Property Later Reported Stolen
On June 20, 2023 at 1847 hours Evening shift responded to Ridgewood Park near the Town
of Waterford Pump House for an abandoned scooter. The scooter’s VIN number was run
through several databases with no results found. The scooter was seized and brought back
to the WPD impound for safe keeping. On June 27, 2023 Day shift responded to 17 Shore
DR for the report of a stolen scooter. Based on the previous actions of patrol personnel,
Day shift was quickly able to identify the stolen scooter as the vehicle that was temporarily
being held in the WPD impound lot. The investigation remains open.
AIT Call Out
On June 25, 2023 at 0100 hours Sergeant Firmin and Officer Caler responded to an AIT
callout in the town of East Lyme for a Motor Vehicle accident with serious injuries on Socie-
ty Road. Officer Caler assisted the Southeastern Regional AIT team with aerial photographs
of the accident scene which were taken with the Waterford Police Department’s drone.

Monthly Report June 2023
CALLS FOR SERVICE
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS
DOG BITES
INFRACTIONS
WRITTEN WARNINGS
ANIMALS REDEEMED
ANIMALS ADOPTED
ANIMALS DOA
EUTHANIZED
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TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN
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1) Animal Control, the Waterford Police Department and even the First
Selectman’s Office have received dozens of calls regarding a coyote with a
bad case of mange in the RTE 1 / RTE 156 area of Waterford. Mange is a
parasitic skin disease that causes the animal to be very itchy and spend
most of their time scratching themselves. This causes the fur to fall out and
the skin to look raw and bloody. While not fatal itself, this condition causes
the animal great discomfort. Many citizens are distressed seeing the animal
in this condition and have called in their sightings. Sadly, this is a wild
animal who is a predator and on the rabies vector, there are no wildlife
rehabilitators to treat it, veterinarians will not treat it. This matter has been
referred to the State of Connecticut DEEP Officers as it falls under their job
purview.

2) 06/02/23 Animal Control officers were recognized at the Great Neck
Elementary School kindness ceremony where we received a nice certificate
from the children.
3) Springtime is here, both towns are receiving calls regarding bear sightings,
we do have several black bears that call our area home, if left alone, a
healthy bear should pose no threat to humans other than bird feeders and
trash cans.

A) 6/24/23 had a chance to assist a great blue heron with an injured wing, this
was a first for animal control and these birds are magnificent up close, he
was a good 3 feet tall and his head and beak reminded me of the dinosaur,
pterodactyl. We were able to net him and get him off to a rehabber.
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5) Animal control participated in the Coffee with a cop event at the Waterford
Library with members of the Waterford Police Department. We brought a
litter of kittens along with us who were quite a hit!

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
June 2023 HOLIC
Internships: Intern Anthony Jessuck had exit interviews with Chief Balestracci and Officer
Fredricks. SRO Malbaurn and Officer Fredricks attended Intern Jessuck’s final presentation
about his internship.
Officer Wellness: Hosted a Wellness Day for Midnight Shift Officers.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited the AHEPA Apartments and Twin Haven
Apartments. Attended the Senior Picnic.
Recruiting: Assisted with the WPD Recruitment Open House.
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K-9 Officer Hodges: Helped the WTFD Town Clerk’s Office to promote Dog License Month.
Visited the New London Police Department Citizen’s Academy, Waterford Dental Health
and the Avery Point Transition Program. Visited Great Neck School for students to read to
Hodges. Officer Fredricks and Hodges were recognized at Great Neck School’s Kindness
Ceremony. Assisted the Coast Guard Academy and Baltimore County Fire Department in
starting their own Facility K-9 Programs. Presented the Facility K-9 Program at a CT
Victim’s Advocate Conference. Interacted with a domestic violence victim and the family
of a homicide victim at the New London Superior Court. Interacted with attendees at the
Waterford Library Safety Fair. Interacted with an assault victim at the WTFD Juvenile
Court.
Interaction with Youth Services: Participated in the Wellness Fair. Visited Camp Dash
multiple times.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Gave a police department tour to Oswegatchie School
Second Graders. Attended the Unified Sports Cornhole Tournament, Waterford High
School Field Day, Clark Lane Middle School Beach Day, and Quaker Hill School Picnic Day.
Hodges visited Clark Lane Middle School and Great Neck School after students were
involved in a motor vehicle accident. Spoke to the WHS Criminal Justice Class. Attended
multiple school graduation ceremonies. Held a K-9 Demo at Great Neck School. Spoke
about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized the event where first responders and citizens had casual
conversations at the Waterford Library. Flanders Bake Shop donated donuts and
Starbucks donated coffee and other refreshments for kids.
Rotary Club: Attended the Service Person of the Month ceremony.