Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
5/13/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: April 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
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Letter from Meghan Scanlon, President and CEO of CT Coalition Against Domestic
Violence
Email from LT Flanagan
Email from James Deveny, Academy Commandant, LEC
Email from Mark Braunstein
Email from Taylor Stino
Email from Richard Piaseczynski, Security Manager, Travelers
Presentation of the Waterford Police Department Life Saving Award to
Sgt. Matthew Fedor and Sgt. Zachary Caler.
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
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d.
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K9 Reports for April
Youth Report for April
Investigative Services Report for April
Training Report for April
Records Report for April
Community Service Officer Report for April

g. Patrol Report for April
h. Animal Control Report for April
i. Community Engagement Report for April
Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
New Business:
a. Approval of SRO/ASO agreement with the Board of Education
b. Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews and possible action.

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
April 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M.
Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock
ABSENT: Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT P. Flanagan, Admin. Sgt. Michael Fedor,
Detective Sgt. R. Avdevich, Officer M. Devine, Officer M. Sylvestre,
Officer P. Barrows, Officer Z. Bushwack, Officer Z. Caler, Officer S.
Rogers
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 Gelinas to
accept the minutes from the March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
Chief Balestracci presented an email notification to the Commission that he received from the
DOT regarding the installation of centerline rumble strips (CLRS). The rumble strips would be
embedded in part of Route 85 during resurfacing scheduled for the current year. The grooves
will not be as deep as those on Connecticut highways, therefore they will not be as loud. The
notification must be signed by the First Selectman and returned to the CTDOT’s Traffic Safety
Engineering group by April 19. The Commission had no objections or concerns regarding the
planned installation of CLRS.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a.
h.
K9 Reports for March
March report was received.
Youth Reports for March
March report was received.
Investigative Services for March
March report was received.
Training Report for March
March report was received.
Records Report for March
March report was received.
Community Service Officer Report for March
March report was received.
Patrol Report for March
March report was received.
Animal Control Report for March
March report was received.
Community Engagement Report for March
March report was received.

OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings — This is an ongoing project and will stay on the
agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to enter
into Executive Session for Sergeant interviews at 5:14p.m. Chief Balestracci was included in the
Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas
to promote Officer Caler to the rank of Sergeant effective April 22, 2024 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 Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to
adjourn the meeting at 7:41p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Sain & Brine
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

cca|DV
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Member Organizations
The Center for Family Justice
Bridgeport, CT
The Center for Empowerment
and Education
Danbury, CT
Domestic Violence Program
United Services
Dayville, CT
Network Against Domestic Abuse
Enfield, CT
Harmony Project
YWCA Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
Interval House
Hartford, CT
Project SAGE
Lakeville, CT
Chrysalis Domestic Violence
Services
Meriden, CT
New Horizons
Middletown, CT
Prudence Crandall Center
New Britain, CT
The Umbrella Center for
Domestic Violence Services
New Haven, CT
Safe Futures
New London, CT
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Norwalk, CT
The Umbrella Center for
Domestic Violence Services
Ansonia, CT
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Stamford, CT
Susan B. Anthony Project
Torrington, CT
Safe Haven
Waterbury, CT
Domestic Violence Program
United Services
Willimantic, CT
March 18, 2024
Chief Marc Balestracci
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Chief Balestracci,
Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of Connecticut’s First 100 Plus
leaders of 2023-2024 because of your exemplary professional and personal
contributions to victims of domestic violence. Your passion and commitment to
improving the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families is extraordinary.
You were nominated by Katherine Verano, who recognizes your courage and strength
and honors your efforts to provide advocacy, justice and hope to domestic violence
survivors.
We are looking forward to celebrating you at our First 100 Breakfast Celebration on
Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Marriott in Hartford Connecticut. Enclosed you will find
your commemorative invitation along with additional details regarding this event.
The work that we do as change makers often goes overlooked. You join an exclusive
group of individuals who have dedicated their time, talents and much of their lives to
helping survivors and their families through the darkest, often most dangerous, and
uncertain circumstances of their lives. Through your actions, you have raised your
voice for survivors while providing individuals and families with support, guidance, hope
and a safer, brighter future free from violence.
Your partnership and commitment to justice and hope for victims, survivors and families
of domestic violence goes beyond your job title or role in your community. Thank you
for your help in creating meaningful change by demonstrating your commitment to
ending domestic violence in Connecticut.
| am honored to be a partner with you in this work. We hope that you will be our guest
at the breakfast this May. Please RSVP to Lauren Schleicher at
Ischleicher@ctcadv.org if you are able join us.
To purchase tickets for your family and friends to join us in celebrating you, please go
to: https://www.ctcadv.org/upcoming/events/first1 00.
Congratulations again, | look forward to celebrating with you in May!
Warmly,
Meghan Scanlon
President and CEO
655 Winding Brook Drive | Suite 4050 | Glastonbury, CT 06033
860.282.7899 | 860.282.7892 Fax | www.ctcadv.org

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First Selectman
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Inspector Adam Marcus
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Officer Evan Niger
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 10:48 AM
To: 
Patrick Flanagan; Christian Charron; Stephen Colkos; Nicolas Surdo; Kylie Sangermano
Ce: Michael Firmin; Michael Fedor; Diane Driscoll
Subject: RE: Motorsports Nation Arrest
Thank you for the email Lt. Flanagan.
| was listening on the radio when some of the work was being performed and after reading associated reports, | agree
that everyone involved did a great job. These types of cases can be quite complex and the teamwork and abilities you all
demonstrated is commendable.
This will be forwarded to the Police Commission for the May monthly meeting.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Patrick Flanagan <pflanagan@waterfordct.org>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 8:53 AM
To: Christian Charron <ccharron@waterfordct.org>; Stephen Colkos <scolkos@waterfordct.org>; Nicolas Surdo
<nsurdo@waterfordct.org>; Kylie Sangermano <ksangermano@waterfordct.org>; Marc Balestracci
<mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Michael Firmin <MFirmin@waterfordct.org>; Michael Fedor <mfedor@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Motorsports Nation Arrest
Chief Balestracci,
On 4/11/24 Day shift responded to Motorsports Nation for a Larceny of a UTV valued at nearly $29,298.36 which had
occurred on 3/25/24. There was credit card fraud involved and multiple persons involved in the investigation. Off.
Charron and Off. Cokos did an excellent job obtaining the facts and circumstances of case and putting things
together. They reached out to the victim in Arizona and took a complaint from her over the phone. Sgt. Firmin
coordinated with Sgt. Fedor relaying the information to evening shift. Based on the coordination efforts of Day shift,
Management at Motorsports called dispatch during eves and reported that the suspect was back in the store attempting
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to obtain the title. Off. Sangermano and Off. Surdo promptly responded and detained the suspect. Working with the
states attorney’s office, it was determined that there were elements of the crime which occurred on 4/11/24 and the
suspect was taken into custody for Larceny in the First Degree. Officer Surdo, working closely with Off. Charron and Off.
Colkos, did an excellent job putting the arrest report together for court. A warrant will be prepared for additional
charges (Forgery, Credit Card Fraud).
This was a well-coordinated effort between day shift and evening shift bringing an end to a known fraudulent
scam. Nice work!
Lt. Patrick Flanagan
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery LN Waterford, CT
(860) 442-9451 ext 2271
PFlanagan@WaterfordCT.org

Diane Driscoll
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:36 PM
To: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Promotional Assistance
For the BOPC meeting please
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: James Deveny <james.deveny @lec-ct.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:31 PM
To: Pat Daley <pdaley@cityofnorwich.org>; Brian Wright <bwright@newlondonct.org>; Marc Balestracci
<mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Promotional Assistance
Chiefs,
I would like to thank you for the assistance in the Newington Police Detective oral panel examinations.
Sgt. Rich Avdevich, Det. Heriberto Rivera and Det. Elizabeth Harsley were well prepared and professional.

As you are aware, the LEC could not conduct these promotional examinations without your assistance. This
process was a benefit to the LEC as Newington Police requested our assistance and paid the LEC, which in the
long run assists all agencies within the LEC.
JIM
James P. Deveny
Executive Director
Academy Commandant
Law Enforcement Council
11 Stott Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-887-1214

Diane Driscoll
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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:33 AM
To: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: traffic enforcement on Vauxhall Rd Ext at 4:30pm today
For the BOPC meeting please.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Mark Mathew Braunstein
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:22 PM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Subject: traffic enforcement on Vauxhall Rd Ext at 4:30pm today
Captian Balestracci -
Thanks for increased traffic enforcement on Vauxhall Road Ext. I understand that speed enforcement is a
primary concern, but tailgating also is a danger to those of us who drive within speed limits but are threatened
by potential speeders behind us. Tailgating is routine on this road, especially when heading uphill and
northwest, away from New London.
Today at 4:30pm on Vauxhall Road Ext an officer pulled over a maroon red car, I assume for tailgating, and the
two turned right onto Greentree Drive. I was the car that the maroon car was tailgating. If you wish for me to
attest to the tailgating incident, please call on me. Thanks!

Diane Driscoll
From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:24 AM
To: Diane Driscoll
Ce Patrick Flanagan
Subject: FW: Note of Appreciation for 911 call tonight
For the BOPC meeting please. Please redact the sender's email address.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Taylor Stino :
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:18 PM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>; Andrew Farrior <AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Robert Brule <rbrule@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Note of Appreciation for 911 call tonight
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Good Evening,
| called 911 tonight after hearing a verbal altercation in my neighborhood which was alarming for myself and my family
to hear. | would like to praise your dispatcher, Bobby, for the way he handled my call. He was kind and calming on the
other end of the phone in a time where | wasn’t really sure what would happen next.
| would also like to praise the waterford officers for their very prompt response. Thank you for all that you do each and
every day for our community. It is a very comforting feeling knowing that we have a great group of officers protecting
our town.
Sincerely,
Taylor Stino

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From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 2:24 PM
To: Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Travelers, "Bring your kid to work day"
Attachments: 2024 Little Umbrella's Day 1.jpg; 2024 Little Umbrella's Day 2,jpg
For BOPC meeting please.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282
From: Piaseczynski, Richard <RPIASECZ@travelers.com>
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2024 10:23 AM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Gove, Tracey G <TGOVE @travelers.com>; Wardwell, Jim P <JWARDWEL@travelers.com>
Subject: Travelers, "Bring your kid to work day"
Chief Balestracci,
This is a letter to express our appreciation for you allowing Officer Fredricks and K-9 Hodges to join us on April 25,
2024, as Travelers hosted our Annual “Little Umbrella’s Day” (Bring your child to work day). This year we had over 1,000
kids ages 12 and under on our campus in Hartford. Between kids and adults there were approximately 4,200 people in
our facilities that day.
As a retired LEO and now a Corporate Security Manager with the Travelers | am writing you to say thank you for
allowing Officer Fredricks and K-9 Hodges to come to our campus. Since | was assigned to this event and asked to
coordinate with Police and Fire Department’s the “Comfort dogs” have been a tremendous hit with both the kids and
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parents. The crowds that come to see and pet the dogs have been overwhelming. They are our number one request
each year.
As you know it is extremely important for Police agencies to project the positives in policing and these K-9’s and
handlers do an excellent job projecting this to the community, which also projects such a positive image of your
town. You should be very proud of these Officers and their professionalism! They are outstanding! Thank you again for
allowing them to attend our event and we look forward to seeing them in the future.
Rich Paz
Your partner in preparedness and response
Richard J Piaseczynski| Security Manager | Corporate Security
Travelers
One Tower Square | 1GS
Hartford, CT 06183
Work: 860.594.9891
Cell: 860.922.4295
TRAVELERS.
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
April 2024
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- The bushes/trees along Cross Rd. at Marilyn Dr. have been trimmed back by the owner,
improving the line of sight for vehicles exiting Marilyn.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- DOT electrical are checking the lights at Route 1 and Cross Rd/Spithead Rd. to ensure they are
functioning properly. If they do not find any issues, they will refer the issue in hopes to address
backups on Cross Rd. in the afternoon hours, specifically from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
- Was able to resolve an ongoing parking complaint on David St. by getting the owner to move the
vehicle onto the property. The vehicle was having some mechanical problems, but was moved.
- Several other parking complaints were received where no violations were observed.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- Complaint of a truck speeding on MacKenzie Rd. The caller reported it has been an ongoing
problem, but has become more of a problem since the road was recently paved.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
A request was received regarding a concave traffic mirror being placed on Oswegatchie Rd. across from
Point Comfort. The person making the request indicated that coming from the left of the intersection
when exiting Point Comfort is hard to see. The intersection of Point Comfort is along the inside of a
right curve for southbound traffic on Oswegatchie Rd. When exiting from Point Comfort, traffic coming
from the right is easily observed well ahead of time. Traffic from the left side has a much short line of
sight. A garage of the neighboring property is an obstruction to improving the line of sight in that area.
Speaking with both DPW Personnel and UCONN 72 traffic personnel, both have indicated that they do
not recommend concave traffic mirrors for intersections anymore. DPW indicated they will not be
replacing any existing mirrors that may be in town. There is no history of traffic crashes at this location
in the crash depository dating back to 2015.
A request for a speed sign and/or “Children at Play” sign for Locust Ct. The person requesting the
signage indicated over the last 5 years he has observed more children in the neighborhood and believes
that cars are going to fast for the roadway. Locust Ct. is approximately 1/3 of a mile long. No speed
limit or other signage are on the roadway. Locust Ct. is not listed on the OSTA website for town speed
limits.
Both parties were advised they could attend the upcoming meeting for open comment.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
April 2024
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
The two solar powered speed signs have remained in place at the below listed locations.
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Vauxhall St Ext in the area of Twin Lakes Road, facing southbound traffic. The data shows that
vehicle traffic during the month of April 2024 was at or below the speed limit approximately
32% of the time. An additional approximate 62% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during
that time. Leaving the remaining roughly 6% traveling at 46 mph or higher. This area has had
additional enforcement conducted throughout the month of March and April, through the rural
roads enforcement grant.
Willets Ave at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic. | have spoken with
UCONN T2 personnel and they are working to address the issue.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Preparations for the Waterford Day Parade have begun. The parade is scheduled for August 10,
2024. The permitting applications are being prepared to be submitted during the month of
May. Multiple upcoming meetings have been scheduled and arrangements to have necessary
personnel available on the day of the event.
Highway Use Permit for the Kelley Half Marathon was approved at the town level and has been
forwarded to DOT for state approvals. The event is scheduled to August 3, 2024.
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
Location Message
Route 156 east of Albacore Dr It’s not a race; Leave some space
Route 1 near Crown Pizza Buckle Up; Phone Down
TRAINING ATTENDED:
During the month of April | attended the following trainings:
1. GY6 Initiative/wellness conference (1 day)
2. Local Traffic Authority 101 (1% day)
UPCOMING TRAINING:
1. Mini Traffic Safety Summit (1 day)
2. Laser/Radar instructor course (40 hours)
3. Intox Instructor Recertification

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
April 2024
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
No anticipated events that will require complete road closures.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had the following traffic enforcement statistics for the Month of April
Misdemeanor: 2
Infractions: 10
Written Warnings: 14
Verbal Warnings: 3
Total Stops: 29

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
April 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 1
2024 Uses: 11
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 4
2024 Uses: 18
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
@ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung participated ina K9
demo/presentation for the Waterford Police Department
Citizen’s Academy.
Tico
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo were requested to assist in lo-
cating an emotionally disturbed individual who had left
his residence on foot. K9 Tico was deployed for a track
from the residence and ultimately located the male on
the Millstone Access Road.
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo were requested to assist in a
search and seizure warrant in Waterford. K9 Tico was
first deployed for an open air sniff on the exterior and
interior of a motor vehicle on the property. K9 Tico
showed alert behavior and narcotics were located inside
the vehicle. K9 Tico was then deployed for a search ,
inside the residence. K9 Tico showed a final indication
for the presence of narcotics on a safe inside the sus-
pect’s room. Inside the safe were numerous narcotics
and a firearm.
Monthly Training
+ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 4/9/24 and 4/23/24 in obedience,
tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and
apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
< Youth Office Activity
ci Report
April 2024
Off. Lane, Off. Malbaurn, and Off. Bunce teamed
up with various other town departments (IT,
Youth and Family Services, and Board of Educa-
tion) to give a presentation on “Waterford’s Ap-
proach to Internet and Social Media Safety and
What Parents Need to Know”.
Off. Malbaurn attended a training “Responding to
Bomb Threats and Swatting Hoaxes”. The train-
ing was put on by the FBI and MA state police.
Off. Lane attended a presentation at CLMS which
was put on by the Jewish Federation of New Lon-
don.
Off. Malbaurn co-taught 3 health classes at WHS
about teen driving laws, DUI, peer
pressure, drinking, sexting, and
statutory rape.
Off. Lane responded to a situation
at CLMS in which a female had
suicidal ideations. Off. Lane con-
ducted a risk assessment and
worked closely with DCF as well
as the student’s family.
Month at a Glance oa ae o cS
0 — Home Visits
1— CAD Report
5— Case Reports
1— Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
April 2024
In the month of April 2024 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 28
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (20 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 Pistol Permits—4
Burglary—3 JV Sex Assault—4
Larceny—1 J/V Complaint—1
ID Theft—1 Overdose—1
Sex Assault—1
School Threat—1
Risk of Injury—1
Child Pornography—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Search Background Arrests Sex
heck
Numbers Warrants Cheeks Assaults
39 5 4 9 12
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths
0) 0) 0) 7 0

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
April 2024
April 2024 Updates:
Lieutenant VanOverloop attended an event hosted by the Police Chiefs’ Association in
Plainville, CT.
Sergeant Avdevich, Lieutenant VanOverloop and Administrative Assistant Jen Anderson
attended a ZOOM meeting explaining the upcoming changes to the CT Pistol Permit Process.
Detective Bonkowski attended Advanced Hostage Negotiation Training in Burlington,
Vermont while Sergeant Avdevich attended a Background Investigations training in Fairfield,
CE
Detective Bonkowski taught the CT Boating Certification Course to local law enforcement.
Detective Carroll completed Fire Investigation School and was sworn in as a Fire Investigator
with the Town of Waterford.
April 2024 Investigations:
Investigative Services Investigated the untimely passing of a thirty-six (36) year old male
who was located in his vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The case is not suspicious in
nature.
Detective O'Connell was assigned an untimely passing of a sixty-eight (68) year old female
who died unexpectedly in her home. This case is also non suspicious.
After reports of a package left on the side of the roadway Investigative Services staked out
the package and waited for activity on the package. Later on that day a male made a pickup
on the package and was subsequently detained arrested on scene for drug charges.
Detective Bonkowski executed a Search warrant at an address on Wild Rose Ave after a
months long drug investigation that stemmed from suspicious activity at the residence. A
male subject was arrested on scene for numerous drug charges.
Investigator Zaldivar continued with the child pornography investigation from last month
(March). The investigation is slowly working towards a search warrant at the residence.
Detective Bonkowski arrested a male subject on a First Degree Sexual Assault charge.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
APRIL 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 three upcoming vacancies (two of which are due to the increase
in sworn officers).
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita have completed
their sixteenth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by Law En-
forcement Council of Connecticut. They continue to excel and the instructors have
given positive feedback on their time at the academy thus far.
Officer Arpin and Officer Gorman successfully completed all field training require-
ments and were certified by the Police Officers Standards Training Council.
Recruit Boxley was sworn in and started with the department on April 15th to con-
duct orientation and training prior to the academy. Recruit Boxley started the City
of New Britain Police Department Satellite Basic Recruit Academy on April 26th
hosted by the City of New Britain Police Department. This academy is expected to
completed in November.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
APRIL 2024
Officer Ewing and Officer Charron attended a two-day De-Escalation Principles
and Practice Training at the Connecticut Police Academy. This class is designed
to reduce the unnecessary or avoidable use of force in the field by police officers.
The training builds on situational awareness, body language, and appropriate ap-
proaches and distancing based upon active and passive threats.
Detective Bonkowski attended a three-day Advanced Crisis Negotiation training
in Burlington, VT. This training included a review of critical basis course con-
cepts and then built upon those concepts to provide officers with the best practices
in the field of negotiations. Negotiation strategies from actual incidents and case
studies were used and then there were practical exercises and scenarios as well.
Officer Ewing and Officer Robinson completed a two-week Basic Swat School
training. This in-depth training took place in various parts of the state and in-
cluded rigorous physical fitness training as well as practical skills including but
not limited to the following: room clearing, hallway operations, recon and mission
planning, and basic negotiation skills.
Officer Bushwack and Officer Rodriguez attended a three day Field Training Of-
ficer class. This in depth class taught officers the Field Training Officer’s role in
assisting probationary officers in certifying for solo patrol operations by applying
the knowledge and skills acquired during basic police training and using them ac-
cording to our agencies policy, procedures, and community service delivery stand-
ards and the POST Field Training and Evaluation Program.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for April 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)
529 134 33 42 127 117 i,
10% 22% 0% 8% 21% 11% -22%
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
39 22 337 0 17 19
86% 29% 43% 0% 6% 90%
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
21 1 379
-13% -50% 41%
e Records personnel were trained on the new DHQ roll call program as they
frequently add information regarding new and served warrants. The
training also included the new procedure for attaching active restraining
and protective orders to give access to officers.
e The March 2024 Record’s Report showed 188 Ticket/Written Warning
Entries, which should have been 311. The report only accounted for Written
Warnings.

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
April
2024
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 23
Juvenile 1
Total Processed 24
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 21
Employment is
Miscellaneous 15
Peddler / Precious Permits i!
Total Fingerprints 46
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 46
Pistol] Permits Issued 42
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total AL
> CSO’s covered 75 shifts during the month equaling 599hrs of shift coverage. Sgt
Nickerson trained 4 of the newer CSO’s in prisoner control and searching during a 4 hr
training session this month
>

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
April 2024
Fraudulent UTV Purchase: Larceny Ist Arrest Patrol Calls for Service
On 4/11/24 patrol responded to Motorsports Nation for a Monthly Snap Shot:
reported fraudulent purchase of a UTV. Off. Charron and Off.
Colkos worked closely with the victim in Arizona as well as the Total Service Calls 2422
business putting the facts and circumstances of the case together. Case Numbers 182
Ultimately the suspect returned to the business in an attempt to Honest 88
pickup the vehicle’s title and was taken into custody for Larceny in
the First Degree. An arrest warrant was prepared for additional Juvenile Arrests 5
charges and sent to New London Superior court for review. Larcenies 43
Arrest Warrants 7
Domestic Violence 8
Investigations
Traffic Crash 56
DUI Investigations 3
EDP / Welfare 56
Checks
School Checks 95
Stop and Shop Larceny leads to Arrest Motor Vehicle 712
On April 7, 2024 Off. Barrows, Off. Gorman, and Det. O’Connell were Stops
dispatched to Stop and Shop for a larceny. The suspect fled on his bicycle Written Warnings 187
and then on foot into the woods. A perimeter was quickly established and
K9 track ensued. Patrol units located the suspect in a newly constructed Infractions 215
Waterford Woods condo. The suspect was taken into custody for
several outstanding warrants (held by outside agencies) as well as Verbal Warnings 284
Waterford PD charges for burglary charges, trespass charges, and the
larceny charge. Misdemeanor 26
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
95 - Off. Diogo with 169 stops
93 - Off. Reed with 66 stop
82— Off. Rogers with 61
87— Off. Donovan with 40 stops
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Emailed Bomb Threat
On April 6, 2024 Channel 12 NBC news received an email threatening to place explosives at
numerous Planet Fitness locations through out Connecticut (one of which was in Waterford,
CT). Patrol responded to the area and worked with staff to evacuate the building. A sweep
of the building and adjacent businesses was conducted by evening shift. The Waterford Po-
lice Department then worked with Federal partners (FBI) and state partner (CTIC) to share
information on this incident. The FBI is currently the lead investigation on this nationwide
incident.
Warrant Sweep: Evading Operator from February Incident Located
On April 23, 2024 Sgt. Epps, Det. Bonkowski, Off. Reed, and Off. Winakor partook in a
Waterford PD warrant sweep. During the operation four persons wanted by the Wa-
terford PD were located. One suspect had been involved in an evading MVACC at
Longhorn Steakhouse several months prior and was uncooperative with the investiga-
tion. A warrant was signed and the subject was subsequently located at his residence
in Colchester, CT. An additional suspect from a separate evading MVACC was located
at his work place in East Lyme, CT and taken into custody.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On 4/18/24 Sgt. Epps and Off. Winakor conducted af
motor vehicle stop on RTE 156. While speaking with}
the operator there were several indicators of narcotic
activity present and probable cause was developed to
search the vehicle. Located in a center console was a
white rock like substance which later tested positive for
the presence of Cocaine. Also located was a glass
smoking pipe. The operator was taken into custody for
Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Drug Parapher-
nalia, and Failure to Properly Display Registration Plates.

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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mins. Animal Control
NIMAL CONTROL &
Laas Report
ow
April 2024
On 4/15/24 after multiple calls from multiple neighbors regarding a particular dog
barking incessantly, animal control was again called to the residence. The dog owners
are extremely adversarial, and feel that the neighbors complaining about them is
“harassment” and that we should tell the neighbors to “stop it”. ACO has issued verbal
and written warnings for the nuisance dog statute, which covers “excessive barking”.
While the owners do have a bark collar for the young German Shepherd, they are now
refusing to utilize it and have informed the ACO that they want me to be issued tickets
so they can go to court before a judge. The ACO has created a barking dog log, which
enlists the help of the complainants to monitor and document the barking by date, time
and duration to aid in a successful prosecution should it come to that.
On 4/25/24 a Belgian Malinois was captured by residents, who were able gain the dog’s
confidence and secure it with a leash. The dog had been roaming for at least 5 days,
mainly through East Lyme. The ACO spent several hours over those day attempting to
capture the dog. The dog has no microchip and the owner remains unknown.
The ACO assisted an East Lyme resident
who’s dogs killed a raccoon. The raccoon Kast
tested positive for rabies and the ACO ph atauert Hyamie
assisted with making proper notifications Calls for Service 76 48
to state agencies. After Hour Call Outs 3 ®
Tickets Issued 1 0
Warnings Issued 8 2
Dog Bites 3 2
Animals Redeemed 6 6
Animals Adopted 1 0
Animals DOA 1 0
Huthanized 0 il
Total Processed 8 lyf
Money Taken In $20 $435
‘Donations $5 $390
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
April 2024
Internships: Intern Rodriguez shadowed Day Shift Patrol, Evidence Officer Maffeo,
Evening Shift Patrol, Midnight Shift Patrol, and Investigative Services. Intern Robinson
shadowed the Records Department and Community Service Officer Brown. Intern
Robinson received a tour of the Groton Town Police Department and assisted at the Mock
Nattic Stop Event for Autistic Drivers/Passengers. Both interns attended the Citizen’s
Academy.
Citizen’s Academy: 23 participants attended classes about the School Resource Officers,
Investigative Services, Use of Force, Dispatch, Marine Patrol, the K-9 Unit, and Electronic
Crime Investigations. Participants witnessed a Phazzer Demo and K-9 Demo. Patrol Ride
Alongs began for participants.
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Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 3 follow-ups with DV victims
Assistance to Youth Officers: Sooke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School.
Attended the Social Media Safety Presentation.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Attended Groton Town Police’s Coffee with a Cop, a Brian Dagle
Foundation Wellness Event, Travelers Insurance’s Family Day, and a Kiwanis Club of New
London Meeting. Spoke about the police facility dog program to Norwich Youth Services
and at the Connecticut Library Association Conference.
PATH: Organized a recruitment event where attendees learned about each part of the
police officer hiring process. Attendees partook in mock interviews and received a tour of
the Waterford Police Department.
Officer Wellness: Visited Waterford Dispatch with Hodges for National Public Safety
Telecommunicator Week. Organized a basketball game between Waterford Police Officers
and Waterford Country School staff/students. Attended the GY6 Wellness Conference.
Rotary Club: Attended three Rotary Student Ceremonies.
Advance Services Programs: 1 new registrant was added to the program.
Interaction with Senior Services: Held a Senior Safe Driving Class with Officer Devine.
Mock Traffic Stop Event for Autistic Drivers/Passengers: Organized event where Autistic
drivers and passengers got to experience a routine traffic stop. Multiple Southeastern
Connecticut Police Departments and the SCSU Autism Center participated in the event.

Agreement By and Between
the Waterford Police Department
and the Waterford Board of Education
for the School Resource Officer Program
and the Armed Security Officer Program
This Memorandum of Understanding (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this day
of. , 2024, by and between the Waterford Police Department (the
“Department”) and the Waterford Board of Education (the “Board”).
INTRODUCTION
The School Resource Officer (“SRO”) Program involves the placement of law enforcement
officers within the education environment of the Waterford Public Schools (the “District”). The
SROs are Waterford police officers employed and assigned by the Department to serve as liaisons
between the school community and the Department and to support the school administration and
staff in maintaining a safe and positive school environment. The SROs are visible and active law
enforcement figures at the schools to which they are assigned.
The Armed Security Officer (“ASO”) Program involves the employment of armed security officers
by the District to work in District schools and assist the school administration and other school
staff in promoting a safe and positive school environment and taking steps to avoid and prevent
school violence.
This Agreement is founded on the following principles:
e The vast majority of student misbehavior can and should be addressed through classroom
and in-school strategies and by maintaining a positive school climate.
e The response to school disruptions should be reasonable, consistent, and fair, with
appropriate consideration of relevant factors, such as the age of the student and the nature
and severity of the incident.
e The District and the SRO Program will utilize a graduated response model, described in
Section VII of this Agreement, which provides increasingly more serious consequences for
continued student misconduct.
e ASOs shall have no role with respect to the discipline of students or managing student
behavior unless the student poses a direct and imminent threat to others.
e Collaborative establishment of clear and consistent guidelines for school and police
personnel with regard to non-emergency disruptive behavior at school and school-related
events promotes the best interests of students, the school system, law enforcement, and the
community at large.
When determining consequences for a student’s disruptive behavior the following factors shall not
be considered: (1) the student and/or family’s race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, religion, national origin and/or membership in any other protected class, and/or
(2) the economic status of the student and family.
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I.
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THE SRO PROGRAM
Goals and Objectives
e Establish a positive working relationship between the Board and the Department in a
collaborative effort to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist in student development;
e Maintain a safe and secure environment on school campuses that will be conducive to
learning;
e Promote positive attitudes regarding the role of police officers in today’s society; and
© Strive to ensure a consistent response to incidents of student misbehavior, clarify the role
of law enforcement in school disciplinary matters, and reduce unnecessary involvement of
police and court agencies for misconduct at school and school-related events.
upervision of School Resource Officers
The Department agrees to provide three SROs for the District. The SROs will be assigned to the
following schools:
> Waterford High School
> Clark Lane Middle School
> The three elementary schools (Great Neck Elementary School, Oswegatchie Elementary
School and Quaker Hill Elementary School) on a rotating basis
The Department, in consultation and agreement with the Superintendent of Schools, will determine
which Waterford police officers will assume the roles and responsibilities of an SRO.
SROs shall remain employees of the Department and shall not be employees of the Board. As
such, the Department agrees to provide fully uniformed and armed SROs to the District. The
Department agrees to fund and provide all required training, as well as advanced, ongoing training,
to ensure SROs are current in best law enforcement practices and certifications. Whenever
possible, such training will take place when school is not in session.
The Board acknowledges that the SROs will remain subject to the administration, supervision, and
control of the Department. However, while acting in the capacity of an SRO, the SROs shall take
direction from school administration with the exception that, while in the performance of law
enforcement duties, the SROs will follow Department protocols.
The school administration shall meet annually with each SRO and the Chief of Police or designee
to discuss the job performance of the SRO. The Lieutenant or other supervising officer shall submit
a written report to the Chief of Police on the SRO.
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Il.
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Appointment, Term and Schedule
The Chief of Police or designee, in consultation and agreement with the Superintendent of Schools,
will assign each SRO’s work days and shifts. The SROs’ duty hours shall be determined by the
provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the Department and the Waterford
Police Union and shall, whenever possible, conform as much as possible to the school day. It is
understood that during these shift/hours, the SROs may be ordered by the Department to be off
campus to conduct such tasks as may be required by their school assignment or other assignment
designated by the Department. It is the responsibility of the SROs to notify their school principals
of their work schedule.
The SROs may be assigned, as part of their regular duties, for designated special events, such as
the alcohol-free school parties, homecoming events, prom events and graduation events whenever
possible. If such attendance requires overtime, overtime is subject to the approval of the SROs’
supervisor at the Department. All applicable collective bargaining agreements will be followed
for assignment of overtime.
Uniform and Equipment of School Resource Officer
SROs will wear their approved Department uniform with appropriate logos and name badges
depending on the type of school activity and program and/or the request of the school or
Department. It is understood that the SROs will carry their Department-approved duty firearm and
other Department-issued equipment.
The SRO is responsible for carrying such equipment or otherwise storing and securing such
equipment, including firearms and ammunition, in accordance with Department protocols. In no
event shall such equipment be stored in a school building or on school grounds.
Such duty firearm and other Department-issued equipment shall only be used in accordance with
the policies and standards of the Department and applicable law.
Duties and Responsibilities of the School Resource Officers
e The SROs will abide by applicable Board policies and District regulations.
e The SROs will collaborate with school administrators, as well as local law enforcement,
fire service, public safety and emergency management agents, as may be appropriate, in
emergency crisis planning and building security matters. Among other things, the SRO
will assist the school administration in conducting lock down drills and offer suggestions
regarding how to maintain and improve good order and school safety in all schools.
e¢ The SROs will bring any observed concerns to the attention of the school administration
and assist in the development and implementation of plans and strategies to limit, prevent
and/or minimize potentially or actual dangerous situations on or near the school campus or
at school activities.
e¢ The SROs may be a resource for instruction in the following areas: law-related education,
violence de-escalation, diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime
prevention, and other pertinent subjects.
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The SROs will present topics to students on various law enforcement/safety issues, as
requested by the school administration.
The SROs will contact the principal of the school about any observed juvenile delinquency,
incidents, charges, and arrests within a timely manner and in accordance with applicable
law.
The SROs shall maintain records as required by the Department and as requested by the
District for their use in evaluating and reviewing the SRO Program and this Agreement.
The SROs will assist the Superintendent, principals, faculty, and staff to foster and maintain
a safe learning environment.
The SROs will complete, while in the performance of their duties as school resource
officers and during periods when assigned to be at the school, any separate training
specifically related to social-emotional learning and restorative practices, physical restraint
and seclusion, and other trainings, as appropriate that is provided to certified employees of
the school(s) to which the SRO is assigned.
If a conflict develops between the SROs’ legal responsibilities as sworn police officers and
their responsibilities to the District, the SROs’ legal responsibilities as sworn police officers
shall take precedence. However, the SROs shall inform the school principal, the
Superintendent and the Chief of Police/or designee of such conflict and shall work with
school officials to suggest a means of avoiding, and if necessary, resolving future conflicts.
The SROs will work proactively to develop positive relationships with students and staff
and be available to students, parents, and staff who freely want to discuss concerns.
The SROs shall be available for flexible