Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda
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| Meeting Date | December 08, 2025 |
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Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda Waterford Town Hall Auditorium 12/8/2025 5:00 pm Call to order and establish quorum: Pledge of Allegiance: Public input: Acceptance of minutes: November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Correspondence: a. Letter to DOT Traffic Commission Review: Chief's Report: a. K9 Reports for November b. Youth Report for November c. Investigative Services Report for November d. Training Report for November e. Support Services Report for November f. Patrol Report for November g. Animal Control Report for November h. Community Engagement Report for November Old Business: New Business: a. FY27 Budget Review b. Executive Session for Personnel Discussion MINUTES BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS November 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner C. Gamble ABSENT: Commissioner T, Sheridan DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, LT P. Flanagan, Traffic Officer M. Devine CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM: Commissioner Gelinas called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. A Quorum was established. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC INPUT: ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to accept the September 14, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion passed. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence was reviewed. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW: Traffic report was received. CHIER’S REPORT: a. K9 Reports for September/October September/October report was received. b. Youth Reports for September/October September/October report was received. c. Investigative Services for September/October September/October report was received. d. Training Report for September/October September/October report was received. e. Support Services Report for September/October September/October report was received. f. Patrol Report for September/October September/October report was received. g. Animal Control Report for September/October September/October report was received. h. Community Engagement Report for September/October September/October report was received. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: a. The 2026 BOPC Meeting schedule was reviewed and approved. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to approve the 2026 BOPC Meeting Schedule. Motion passed unanimously. b. Retirement Commission Appointment was discussed. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Brule and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble to appoint Commissioner Dimmock to the Retirement Commission. Motion passed unanimously. The Chief discussed a rotary as a possible solution to the traffic backups that occur regularly on Cross Road at the intersection with Boston Post Road. The Chief stated that ultimately, it would be the state’s decision. For the state to consider it, they would first need a letter from the Local Traffic Authority (LTA) requesting a review of the feasibility of a rotary at that intersection. Discussion ensued regarding the success of rotaries in neighboring towns. Chief Balestracci explained that the LTA was not approving the rotary tonight, but just starting the process to get more information. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gamble to send a letter from the LTA to the State DOT requesting a review of the Cross Road/Boston Post Road intersection for a possible rotary. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to enter into Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in Executive Session. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to adjourn the meeting at 5:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by: Diane E. Driscoll Recording Secretary Waterford Police Department 41 Avery Lane Waterford, CT 06385 Mncicl (860) 442-9451 Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT 06131 Re: Request for Review and Evaluation of the Intersection at Route 1 (Boston Post Road) and Cross Road/Spithead Road, Waterford, CT To Whom It May Concern: I am writing on behalf of the Waterford Police Commission, the Local Traffic Authority for the Town of Waterford, to formally request that the Connecticut Department of Transportation conduct a comprehensive review of the intersection of Route 1 (Boston Post Road) and Cross Road/Spithead Road. Over the past several years, Cross Road, serving as a primary connector between I-95 and Route 1, has experienced noticeably increasing traffic volume. As a result, daily traffic backups on Cross Road approaching the intersection have become significant. On an average day, the queue extends approximately 0.4 to 0.5 miles. On particularly heavy traffic days, backups have reached 1 mile, reaching as far as the I-95 overpass. In previous communications with DOT, adjustments were made to the traffic signal timing at this intersection. We appreciate those efforts; however, we were recently informed that the current timing is considered optimal given the existing roadway layout and the limitations of the present signal equipment. Despite this, the traffic congestion on Cross Road persists and continues to worsen. Because the Waterford Police Commission is responsible for monitoring and addressing traffic-related concerns within the town, we have reviewed the ongoing issues at this location and voted to formally request that DOT re-evaluate the intersection. Specifically, we ask that the Department consider potential upgrades, safety and capacity improvements, or a redesign of the intersection and its approach roadways to better accommodate current and projected traffic demands. We believe that a thorough DOT engineering review is necessary to determine effective, long-term solutions that will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for all motorists traveling through this increasingly burdened corridor. Thank you for your attention to this matter. The Waterford Police Commission, along with the Town of Waterford, stands ready to assist or provide any additional information needed during your review. We respectfully request acknowledgment of this letter and information about the next steps in the evaluation process, Sincerely,| Chief Mare Balestracci (LTA) On behalf of the Waterford Police Commission Town of Waterford, Connecticut The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report November 2025 LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES: - None to report. DOT RELATED ISSUES. - An Email and letter, were sent to DOT requesting a review of the intersection of Route 1 and Cross Road, due to the large traffic backups that have become a regular occurrence on Cross Road. PARKING COMPLAINTS: - No ongoing parking complaints at this time. ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS: - Complaints of speeding on North Rd., Fog Plain Rd., and Ellen Ward Rd. Speed feedback signs were placed on North Rd and Fog Plain Rd., see below information. REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES: - Complaint of speeding and vehicles failing to maintain the lane while in the curve on Ellen Ward Rd. The complainant stated he had been speaking with his neighbors and agreed to speak on his neighbors behalf about ongoing issues with speed and concerns of accidents. After speaking with the complainant, | completed a check of the area and observed no speed limit signs on the roadway. Ellen Ward Rd. does have a certified speed limit, of 25 MPH, registered with CT DOT (OSTA). | contacted Waterford DPW and requested that “25 MPH Speed Limit” signs be placed on each end of the roadway. | also met with DPW. employees to discuss marking for the curve, which lead to a “Chevron” warning sign that can be seen from both directions prior to the curve. DPW will also be installing reflective poles on the shoulder to make the curve more apparent. A speed study was also conducted with information below. UPCOMING EVENTS: - December 7, 2025 Pearl Harbor Memorial Run - December 12, 2025 Jordan Green Christmas Tree Lighting - December 13, 2025 Quaker Hill Green Christmas Tree Lighting UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE: - No large new projects taking place in the near future have been brought to my attention. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 214 Total Traffic Stops Officer Devine #88 Reed #93 Jordan #103 Total Infractions 4 47 14 65 warnings 18 46 73 137 misdemeanor 0 5 7 12 The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report November 2025 SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT: Three solar powered speed signs are currently deployed around town at the below listed locations: Vauxhall St. Southbound near Hickory Speed Limit: 35 MPH m@35mphand Under © 36to45mph 46+ mph Clark Lane Southbound prior to CLMS Speed Limit: 30 MPH m30mphandunder TM@31to40mph 41+ mph Great Neck Road Southbound at Great Neck School Speed Limit: 25 MPH m25mphandunder m26to35mph m36+mph 2 The Waterford Police Department Traffic Officer Report November 2025 Battery powered speeds signs were placed at the following locations; | Ellen Ward Road Speed Limit: 25 MPH Less than 1% of vehicles are Average Speed: 22mph (Northbound) Hevellhe 0 ply or more over the speed limit. 23 mph (Southbound) 85% speed: 27 mph (Northbound) 27 mph (Southbound) m25mphorless TM26-35mph m36+mph North Road Speed Limit 25 mph Average Speed: 30 mph (Northbound) 17% of vehicles are traveling 10 mph 30 mph (Southbound) or more in this area 85% speed: 36 mph (Northbound) 36 mph (Southbound) @25mphorless mTM26to35mph m&36+mph Fog Plain Road Speed Limit 25 mph Average Speed: 24 mph (Northbound) 9% of vehicles are traveling 10 mph 2Bmph (Seuchbound) or more in this area 85% speed: 32 mph (Northbound) 35 mph (Southbound) @25mphanunder TM26to35mph m36+mph 3 THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT November 2025 K-9 Ozzy Monthly Uses: 0 2025 Uses: 29 K-9 Tico Monthly Uses: 0 2025 Uses: 25 K-9 Usage Ozzy « Officer Genung has continued to assist NAPWDA Master Trainer Officer Lissee of the Groton Town Police Department in a certification class for new handlers. « Officer Genung participated in a large scale 2 day yearly certification of K9 teams in narcot- ics with a NAPWDA Master Trainer in En- field, CT. « Officer Genung assisted in the certification of 40 K9 teams in Brooklyn, CT and Worcester, MA in all aspects of patrol. Monthly Training ¢« Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 11/4/25 and 11/18/25 in obedience, tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehension work. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Youth Office Activity Report November 2025 ¢ On November 4, 2025 SRO Lane collaborated with Mr. Sachs and held a team school safety meeting in which the principles of Run, Hide, Fight were discussed with staff. ¢ On November 5, 2025 SRO Winters, SRO Lane, and SRO Malbaurn attended a training hosted by CTIC and the FBI on a recent trend in which ju- veniles are being groomed/targeted online by Ni- hilistic Violent Extremists. ¢ SRO Winters taught numerous Youth Promise classes throughout the month. ¢ SRO Winters and SRO Lane attended Veterans Day events at the three elementary Schools. ¢ In November SRO Lane co-taught a DUI class to 7th graders utilizing DUI goggles which simulate the dangers of driving im- paired. « SRO Malbaurn, SRO Lane, and SRO Win- ters all attended the Thanksgiving Day rival- ry game between Waterford and East Lyme High Schools. ¢ SRO Malbaurn investigated a conversation between a WHS student and un- known third party on snapchat that mentioned doing a school Month at a Glance Home Visits: 1 shooting. WPD collaborated with CAD Report: 2 the FBI and located the offender in Case Reports: 2 Alabama. Arrests: 0/ JRB Referrals: 0 SROs Lane, Malbaurn and Winters continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships b/w the department and the youth in our community. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT 7» Investigative Services Division November 2025 In the month of November 2025 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 15 investigations. Current Active Investigations (25 Cases): (These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division) Homicide-1 Burglary-4 Robbery-2 ID Theft—1 Untimely—1 Year to Date Statistical Report Pistol Permits-12 Skimmer—1 Fraud—2 Larceny —2 Stolen Vehicle—2 Case Search Background Arrests Sex Numbers Warrants Cheeks Assaults 80 28 12 10 12 Phone Extract Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Deaths 8 2 6 8 1 THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigative Services Division November 2025 Updates: November 2025 Investigate Services hosted this month’s regional Intelligence Meeting. This was the first meeting lead by Investigator Bushwack. This group meeting is held monthly in which surrounding departments and divisions of law enforcement meet to share information to help solve ongoing investigations. The Central Connecticut State University intern Jacob Malloy completed a two (2) hour block in Investigative Services. Malloy was given an introduction to Investigative Services (roles of the members, evidence, vehicles, procedures and equipment). Malloy also had the opportunity to read through older inactive cases that have gone through the division throughout the years and ask questions. As part of Detective Bonkowski’s continuing education as a member of the regional team who can extract data from Mobile Devices as evidence, further training and testing requirements need to be met. Detective Bonkowski completed and passed the most recent Cellbrite Program assessment. Investigator Bushwack attended a week long Basic Crime Scene class hosted by the Waterford Police Department. Along with Investigator Bushwack, numerous other Waterford police officers attended. November 2025 Investigations: Members of Investigative Services assisted SRO Malbaurn in locating an IP address in regards to an investigation into a student being contacted via SnapChat and requested to then conduct illegal activities. Investigative Services was able to track the IP address to Alabama at which time the FBI became involved and made contact with the juvenile subject in Alabama. The investigative Services Division completed a Weapons Compliance Check with no issues. The person who the Weapons Compliance Check had pertained to had already moved out of Waterford. The Connecticut State Police Firearms Unit was notified. After a months long investigation lead by Detective O’Connell the New London Superior Court has reviewed and signed a robbery warrant for a subject in regards to his involvement with a bank robbery in Waterford, CT. A couple of days later the New London Police Department located the male taking him into custody on our active arrest warrant.. Detective Bonkowski completed two (2) Mobile Digital Device Examinations for surrounding agencies. After being contacted by the New London Superior Court, Investigator Bushwack assisted in completing a Risk Protection Warrant reinterview for a subject requesting his firearms be returned and pistol permit be reinstated after being seized previously for an incident in which the male shot himself. Investigative services assisted patrol with numerous cases in the month of November: Detective Carroll assisted patrol with a stolen vehicle recovery by processing the vehicle for evidence. The vehicle was located in Groton, CT after being reported stolen from Waterford. Investigative Services assisted patrol in apprehending a male subject that this department held an active arrest warrant for. Upon the subject being taken into custody, additional drug and intent to sell charges were added. Investigative Services assisted patrol in completing a search warrant for the Department of Corrections records in regards to an investigation pertaining to phone records retained. Assisted patrol in processing evidence in regards to car breaks. Assisted patrol in processing a firearm that was recovered from a male on a commercial property. THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ee! «6TRAINING REPORT <i NOVEMBER 2025 New Officer Updates Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in recruiting and hiring. Training has temporarily stopped with the new hiring process as we are at full staff. Recruit Status: Recruit Mack has since completed Phase 2 of Field Training. Re- cruit Mack is currently in Phase 8 of training doing 75% of the work. Recruit Holman completed her seventeenth week at the Eastern Regional Police Academy hosted by the Law Enforcement Council of Connecticut. Recruit Morgan has completed his seventh week at the Connecticut Police Academy at POST-C in Meriden, CT. Officer Chapman and Officer Sabila have both completed their abbreviated Field Training and are now assigned to patrol. Recruit Krajewski continues her abbrevi- ated Field Training. be THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING REPORT NOVEMBER 2025 In-House Trainings: Waterford Police Department hosted a Crime Scene Proce- dure training put on by The Spector Criminal Justice Training Network. This three-day course provides officers with proper procedures from initial arrival on scene, to determining which evidence to process and which evidence to collect. Members of the Waterford Police Department attended a mandatory decision shooting and low light training. The Blue Line Trailer puts officers into scenarios that require officers to work together, communicate, and make a decision based on what scenario is presented to them on a screen. Lieutenant Flanagan attended a week long FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership class hosted in New London, CT. The class covered topics to include credibility, command discipline, liability, and leading change within an organization. Lieutenant Ferland and Officer Donovan attended a one day Acadis Record Sys- tem training at the Connecticut Police Academy at POST-C in Meriden, CT. The new system will me implemented by Connecticut POST-C staff to document per- sonnel records, compliance, and manage POST trainings. nn UD ty itt iy ua yt /i}/ ii Lit HH) SHANI, Records Activity FOI Requests OF Warrants Sl Phone Calls Walk in Assists Background Checks Protective Orders Officer Tasking Requests Case Erasures DCF Requests Court Requests Abstracts Video Requests Reports Accepted CISS Arrest Packets CSO Activity Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests Firearms Transfers Pistol Permits Issued Walk In Complaints Support Services Report November 2025 The CSOs covered 66 shifts during the month, equating to 538.5 hours of shift coverage. Records has begun the process of destroy- ing cases from 2015. This will last several weeks as each case needs to be reviewed prior to destruction approval. Records personnel is rotating 2023 cases out of the office and into archives to make room for 2026 cases. Ashley Kuvent worked with Town IT on video redaction as it relates to voting se- curity, coordinating with FOIA Commis- sion. Fingerprints Pistol Permits Employment Miscellaneous Peddler/Precious Permits Warrant Follow Ups Patrol Report Commissioners Activity Report November 2025 Warrant Service: Leads to Drug Charges On November 17, 2025 Off. Reed went to serve an arrest warrant at business located in the Jordan Commons. The suspect had charges stemming from an incident in which he engaged Off. Reed in pursuit and was driving with a suspended license. Officers converged on the business and located the suspect as he was exiting. While being detained it was determined that the suspect had four bags of individually packaged crack cocaine. The suspect was arrested on the strength of a warrant and also faces narcotics related charges. Pictured at right are the in- dividually packaged bags of crack-cocaine located on the suspect. Man Arrested for DUI by Warrant On November 1|2, 2025 Off. Charron took a suspect into custody for DUI by arrest warrant. The lengthy investigation stemmed from an incident on 9/29/25 in which a driver was traveling West on RTE 156 and went off the roadway striking numerous signs. The driver continued on and was eventually stopped by a good Samaritan at a traffic light. Off. Charron conducted an in depth investigation which entailed multiple arrest warrants for blood and medical records. SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER Off. Reed w/ 98 MV stops Off. Jordan w/ 94 MV stops Off. Mack w/ 46 MV stops Off. Chapman w/ 45 sotps 29 265 _ “CLC 0 g. 1 SERRE eeeeeee S16 S18 93 103 106 109 60 82 «111-102 98. 88 S15 110 83 94 99 91 $10 97 SIT Badge Number Patrol Calls for Service Monthly Snap Shot: Total Service Calls Case Numbers Arrests Juvenile Arrests Larcenies Arrest Warrants Domestic Violence Investigations Traffic Crash DUI Investigations EDP/Welfare Check School Checks Motor Vehicle Written Warnings Infractions Verbal Warnings Misdemeanor Other 1 89 D021 79 84 2946 149 84 4 42 7 12 54 41 91 689 389 120 148 0 Page 2 Patrol Report Domestic Violence Call: Leads to Dual Arrest On November 12, 2025 the midnight shift responded to an address in Waterford, CT for a multiple 911 calls to the dispatch center. Upon arrival responding offic- ers determined that a mother and daughter had engaged in mutual combat with one another. Both parties were uncooperative and unwilling to provide state- ments about what had occurred. Based on evidence at the scene and injuries observed, one subject was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree. The other subject was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree of an Elderly Person. Delivery Driver Brings Firearm on Commercial Business Site On November 21, 2025 Off. Colkos and Sgt. Epps re- sponded to a commercial business for a suspicious inci- dent. Security determined that a delivery driver had at- tempted to enter the facility with a firearm. The truck driver, from Kentucky, did not possess a valid pistol per- mit. The firearm was also accompanied by an illegal high capacity magazine. The operator of the vehicle was charged with Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a High Capacity Magazine, Improper Stor- age of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit. Multiple Larcenies Committed in Waterford Commons On November 24, 2025 Off. Chapman and Off. Suplita responded simultaneously to Ulta and Tractor Supply for larceny complaints committed by the same offend- ers. The suspect vehicle had fled the area upon arrival but a license plate was obtained and broadcast region wide. A short time later the vehicle was stopped by the Connecticut State Police. The investigation resulted in the arrest of four suspects (two adult arrest and two juvenile arrests) and the seizure of stolen property which included sixteen jackets, twenty six winter hats, beau- Sn the Community, Sntereot THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Animal Control Report November 2025 ¢ On 11/3/2025 A pregnant dog at the shelter gave birth to five puppies. AACO Ryan took the mother and puppies home to provide a peaceful environment ¢ On 11/12/2025 a dog that had been at the shelter with little outside interest was eu- thanized after it attempted to bite a civilian and the ACO. As always, the ACO accompa- nied the dog to the vet during procedure. ¢ On 11/24/25 enough money was raised through private donations to pay for eye sur- gery for a puppy born at the shelter. ¢ Percy and AACO Ryan participated in the East Lyme tree lighting ceremony and the East Lyme Police Cadets holiday food Watertord oe drive. Calls for Service 39 AT After Hour Call Outs 0 4 Tickets Issued 0 1 Warnings Issued 1 0 Dog Bites aL 1 Animals Redeemed io} il Animals Adopted 2 0 Animals DOA 1 mi Euthanized 0 1 Total Processed 6 g Money Taken In $220 20 (Donations $155 $5 "Speaking for those who have no voice" THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Community Engagement Report November 2025 Internship: Jacob Molloy shadowed Traffic Officer Reed, Investigative Services, Day Shift Patrol, SRO Malbaurn, Dispatch, and Evening Shift Patrol. Intern Molloy attended Motor Vehicle Stops and Defensive Tactics Training at the Law Enforcement Council Police Academy. Began to accept and review resumes for our Spring Intern. Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke about Social Media Safety at Youth Promise. Working with Youth Services to organize upcoming Holiday Events. Visited Charter Oak Federal Credit Union to accept a donation for Shop with a First Responder. Assistance to Youth Officers: Hodges visited Clark Lane Middle School Staff during their Professional Development Day. Assisted with Waterford Police Department Tours for the WHS Criminal Justice Class. Stuff the Bus: Brought Hodges to visit the classrooms of Waterford Schools that collected the most donations for the Waterford Food Pantry. | b Recruiting: Held a recruitment session at Eastern CT State University. Hometown Heroes Day: Helped organize Tractor Supply’s First Responder Appreciation Event. Accepted a $250 donation for the K-9 Fund from the store. K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited New London Superior Court, Waterford Public Works, and Waterford Moms Support Group. Interacted with a runaway juvenile that was brought to the police department. Performed a K-9 Demo for the East Lyme Children of the American Revolution. Assisted Trumbull Police with starting their Facility K9 Program. Held Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library. On Election Day, interacted with town employees and volunteers while conducting safety checks of all polling sites. Interaction with Senior Services: Visited Greentree Manor. Spoke at the Senior Abuse Prevention Presentation by Safe Futures. Attended the Senior Harvest Luncheon. Special Olympics Efforts: Attended monthly Torch Run Council Meeting. Officer Wellness: Attended Gracie Survival Tactics Training and will use the tactics for future trainings with Waterford Police Officers and LEC Academy Recruits. Hodges visited officers attending a FBI LEEDA Class. Taught Gracie Survival Tactics at the LEC Police Academy. Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 2 follow-ups with a DV victims. Attended Quarterly DV Update Meeting. BUDGET FUNCTION The Waterford Police Department is a 24-hour, 7-day a week and 365 days per year public safety and community outreach agency. As the police department is staffed around the clock, we are able to assist other agencies with their needs while also serving in a law enforcement capacity. The police department employs 52 sworn officers, 17 part-time Community Service Officers, 5 support staff personnel and 1 custodian. The Animal Control Officer program is a split cost with the Town of East Lyme and employs two full-time Animal Control Officers. BUDGET SUMMARY The Waterford Police Department prides itself as being an integral part of the town and our municipal government. Our agency is passionate about community outreach and engagement, strengthening our relationships with the community we serve and delivering high quality police services. We work closely with other town departments and the Board of Education in an effort to make Waterford a safe place to live, work and visit. As the police department attempts to be completely transparent in the presentation of our budget request, the following factors are critical elements to consider this year: This year’s request is an increase of 1.47% from last year, totaling $105,945. The collective bargaining agreement between the Waterford Police Union and the Town of Waterford expires on June 30, 2026, therefore any negotiated increases to the Union contract that may go into effect on July 1, 2026, are not covered under this request. The collective bargaining agreement between the civilian staff who work at the police department and the Town of Waterford expires on June 30, 2026, therefore any negotiated increases to the Union contract that may go into effect on July 1, 2026, are not covered under this request. To summarize, the 51000 series increase in our budget request is $75,204, whereas the 52000 series increased $14,413, the 53000 series increased $12,329 and the 54000 series increased $4,000. Other high profile items in the budget request are explained below: Training Salaries: For the past two years, our agency has transferred funding into this line, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. With the number of newer officers within our ranks as well as the increasing requirements of training for our regional emergency response team, we are requesting additional funding for this line. This funding will ensure our newer officers have the training to be successful while also reaching the State of Connecticut requirements and that the members of our emergency response team remain within national standards for their roles. Telephone: For the past two years, our agency has transferred funding into this line, $2,900 and $8,900 respectively. This year, we anticipate the need to transfer approximately $9,000 into the telephone line as costs continue to increase. As we have previously used twenty-four months’ worth of past values to determine an average cost for future budgets, we find this method to be inadequate and are no longer using it to project telephone costs. As we work with the Town’s Purchasing Agent and IT Director to try and reduce costs in this area, our request this year is more in line with current monthly costs at the time of budget development as we have averaged the previous five months of bills only. Overtime: As this line has been flat for the past few years and we continue to support numerous community events, we are requesting an increase in this year’s request. The officers who are assigned to the events cost more as they have received pay increases as detailed by the collective bargaining agreement approved by the Town of Waterford. In addition, the growing concerns of mass gatherings and violence in our country is causing us to provide security coverage at more events. Fuel: Each year, the Town of Waterford directs departments to use a specific value for the cost of gasoline. As a department that uses approximately 40,000 gallons per fiscal year, this value can create significant changes to the annual budget request. In this request, we are using $2.39 per gallon as that is the current rate being charged to the department’s fuel line item per gallon. As of this request, the Town of Waterford has not secured the final value for FY2027. Consistant review of spending and reductions: In every budget series, we continue to review the need, costs and overall impact each expenditure has on our budget and adjust when appropriate. Budget Explanations By Category 51000 Series 51110 Admin $14,654 increase due to collective bargaining agreement and a salary adjustment for the Chief of Police which took place in March 51210 Clerical $5,321 decrease due to a retirement and newly hired employee at reduced pay rate 51220 Custodial $1,586 increase due to collective bargaining agreement 51420 Patrol $37,187 increase due to collective bargaining agreement 51421 Marine Patrol $958 increase due to collective bargaining agreement creating higher salary averages of officers eligible to work the detail 51430 Inv. Services $7,567 increase due to collective bargaining agreement 51435 CSO Program $3,831 increase due to adding an additional 4 hours per week as we have been able to better staff CSO shifts the previous two years 51810 Overtime $1,605 increase due adding 25 more community event hours and slight adjustment to K9 Unit pay scale 51820 Rep. Overtime This line remains level, however there is a slight overall increase due to the BOE stipend increase allowing for additional 10 shifts to be covered at Officer 1 pay rate ($3,750 see page 25) 51830 Training $8,019 increase due to the increased need of training and increased SERT hours to maintain national standard 51920 FICA $5,118 increase due to budgeting guidelines 52010 Advertising 52020 Postage 52030 Prof. Fees 52040 Serv. Contracts 52050 Prof Dues 52060 Printing 52080 Telephone 52300 Training/Ed 52305 OSHA 52370 Uniforms 52520 LEC 53010 Off. Supplies 53020 Other Supplies 53070 Auto Repairs 53080 Auto Maint. 53090 Fuel & Lube 53100 Tires 53180 Equip/Supp 53210 Sel. Enforce 52000 Series Line item remains level Line item remains level Line item remains level $4,540 increase due to adjustments in several fees, addition of Drone Insurance and the return of LexisNexis from IT budget $175 increase due to adjusted fees and dues Line item remains level $9,347 increase based on averages Line item remains level This line remains level This line remains level $351 increase due to raised fee 53000 Series Line item remains level Line item remains level $1,000 increase based off projections/history This line remains level $8,529 increase due to town’s pricing guidelines and current billing This line remains level This line remains level This line remains level 53220 Marine $2,800 increase due to previous year’s temporary decrease as CIP project was conducted, returning annual request to needed level for Marine supplies 53260 ACO Line item remains level 54000 Series 54020 Equipment $4,000 increase for protective equipment replacement plan Looking Ahead Staffing: The collective bargaining agreement for the police union expires on June 30, 2026, whereas the collective bargaining agreement for civilian staff at the police department expires on the same date. These agreements will have significant impacts on retaining the department’s current employees as well as our recruitment of future employees, but to the annual budget request as well. Capital Project Needs: We continue to request and make upgrades within our building to meet current standards and to provide a safe environment for staff and the public. As our building in now approximately 35 years old and is used on a 24/7 basis, we are in significant need of a locker room renovation project. This project will not only update areas directly impacting the employees of the Waterford Police Department, but it will also expand the female locker room in size, as we are beyond capacity for female employees. Although we have taken temporary measures to provide adequate space for newly hired female employees, these efforts are temporary only and are not sustainable. This project will double our capacity for female employees including increased showers and toilets (from one each to two in the female locker room), replace the original lockers which will provide proper ventilation and power outlets and provide new drop ceilings and tiling to replace the original pink and blue tiling that will be irreparable after construction. The facility is also in considerable need of repairs/replacement to the front doors, roof, HVAC system and parking lot, which are projects controlled by the Public Works department. Excerpts from the Uniform Crime Report *The requirements for law enforcement service vary greatly from one locale to another based upon each jurisdiction’s unique demographic traits and characteristics. A small community situated between two larger cities, for example, may require a greater number of law enforcement personnel than a community of the same size that has no urban center nearby. Similarly, the needs of a community having a highly mobile or seasonal population may be very different from those of a city with a relatively stable population. A community that incorporates legal gambling establishments will have different law enforcement challenges than one in which the presence of a large military base is the dominant influence, just as a small college town will have different needs than one comprised predominantly of retirees. *The functions of law enforcement are also significantly diverse throughout the Nation. The responsibilities of state police and highway patrol agencies vary considerable from one jurisdiction to another. Their duties range from traffic enforcement on state highways and interstate roadways to major investigative responsibilities for all violent crimes committed statewide. Nationally, the overall role of law enforcement continues to be expanded and redefined in light of the constant threat from international and domestic terrorism. When attempting any comparison of law enforcement employee rates, the data user must consider these differing service requirements and responsibilities. In view of these differing service requirements and responsibilities, care should be used when attempting any comparison of law enforcement rates. The rates presented should be viewed as guides or indicators, not as recommended or preferred police strengths. Adequate personnel for a specific locale can be determined only after careful study and analysis of the various conditions affecting service requirements in that jurisdiction. New London County is home to 23 jurisdictions with a mix of organized police departments, constabularies and state police coverage. The latest Connecticut uniform Crime Reporting statistics places Waterford as one of the busier police departments in New London County. While activity remains high, the Waterford Police Department has the highest crime solve rate in eastern Connecticut for the latest reporting period at 72.69% (NIBRS2024). Page 7 WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 8 FY 2026-2027 BUDGET Personnel Cost 92.06% Services 3.81% 2025-2026 Request Materials and Supplies 4.09% Equipment 0.04% 100.00% 4.09% Materials 0.04% Equipment 3.81% Services 92.06% Personnel Costs WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 9 FY 2026-2027 BUDGET Personnel Cost 91.72% 2026-2027 Request Services 3.97% Materials and Supplies 4.21% Equipment 0.10% 100.00% 4.21% Materials and Services 0.10% Equipment 3.97% Services 91.72% Personnel Cost 51000 Series Breakdown WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE 10 FY 2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET Administration 8.36% Clerical/Technical 4.24% Custodial 0.84% Patrol 60.28% Marine Patrol 0.42% Investigative Services 8.56% CSO Program 1.79% Overtime 2.26% Replacement OT 4.29% Training 1.78% FICA 7.18% 100.00% 1.79% CSO 1.78% Training 2.26% Overtime ~ 4.29% ROT 0.42% Marine Patrol 4.24% Clerical 0, 7.18% FICA RYsee 0.84% Custodial Administration 60.28% Patrol ANNUAL BUDGET DEPTYAGENCY: 10129 POLICE COMMISSION ___|FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ae ee a Z Se cL =a _ _ COLUMN 1 Laid COLUMN 3 | COLUMN 4| COLUMN 5| COLUMN 6 | COLUMN 7| COLUMN 8| COLUMN 9 a _ oe 2024125 | 2026/26 | 2026/26 | ACTUAL | 2026/27 | 2026/27 | 2026/27 | 2026/27 | 2026/27 - = es eee - | ACTUAL | R.T.M. | TRANSERS | EXPENDED|DEPT/AGY| APPR APPR RTM. fo . LINE ITEM EXPENDED | APP. ADD. | 11/30/2025 | REQUEST| BD/COMM. | BDISEL APPROVED | __ z 10129 _|DESCRIPTION _ ; Z _ BOPC % BOs% | BOF% | 51110 [ADMINISTRATION |_-832,595 546,417 _ 561,071] _ - 6 -100.00%| -100.00% 61210 |CLERICAL/TECHNICAL ____ 283,106 289,899 7 284,578] 7 _ - -100.00%| _-100.0 _ 51220 _|CUSTODIAL | 51,954 84,788 56,374 - 2.89%| _-100.00%| _-100.00% 51420 [PATROL 3,665,389 4,010,121 4,047,308 —_ - 0.93%) -100.00%| —-100.00% 51421 [MARINE PATROL _ 24,530 27,429 28,387, - - - 3.49%| -100.00%| _-100.00%| 51430 _| INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 531,883 567,205 os 874,772, ne See 1.33%] -100.00%| — -100.00% | 61435 |COMMUNITY SE 116034 119,865) - _ 3,30%| -100.00%| _-100.00%| 51810 [OVERTIME a 148,748 180,075 151,680) _ | 1.07%| _-100.00%| —-100.00% 51820 [REPLACEMENT OVERTIME 531,662 287,924 _ 287,924, - —_ 0,00%/ -100.00%| — -100.00% 51830 _| TRAINING | 121,042 111,882 _ 119,901 ia | _7.17%| __-100.00%| _-100.00% 51920 |FICA* Ad 477,586 482,704| 1.07%| -100.00%| —-100.00% _SUB-TOTAL | _ | $6,462,670) 6,639,360 0| 6,714,564 =) 0 0 = 4.13%] -100.00%) _-100.00% SERVICES ri a - = | #DIviO! ; ADVERTISING | |, _ ~100.00%) _-100.00%| POSTAGE - [oe __ 10.00% 0% PROFESSIONAL FEES | | ~400.00% 0 _|SERV. CONT. & REPAIRS _ : | - -100.00%| -100.00% 52050 [PROFESSIONAL ASSOC. DUES | _ ft __ 3.23%] -400.00%| _ -100.00% 52060 _|PRINTING | - a — - 0.00%] -100.00%| —_-100.00%| 62080 | TELEPHONE ~ 33,265) 5 28.10%| -100.00%| — -100.00% 7 _|TRAINING & EDUC. 85,500 _ _ -100.00%| _-100.00%| 52305 |OSHA COMPLIANCE __2,00 -400.00%| — -100.00%| 52370 _ |UNIFORM ALLOWANCE 90,168 85,958, _ -100.00%| __-100.00%| LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL 17,045) 17,557 = _ _-400.00%| — -100.00% — -261,521| 275,870 0 0 0 o_o 5.22%| -100.00%| _-100.00% 53000 _ |MATERIALS & SUPPLIES - —_ i __ #OIVIO! ee 63010 |OFFICE SUPPLIES - 763 - 0.00%) -100.00%| -100.00% 53020 _ [OTHER SUPPLIES 6771 = Zz | -1400.00%| .00%| 53070 |AUTOREPAIRS 21,958 - - J 5.00%| -100.00%| —-100.00% 53080 [AUTO MAINTENANCE _ 17,270) 9,000 - 0.00%| -100.00%| _100.00%| | 53090 | FUEL & LUBRICANTS 114,942| 102,360 ee 9.09%) -100.00%| _-100.00% | §3100, (TIRES 9,102 ~ 14,896 | ime i 0.00%) -100.00%| —_-100.00% 53180 _|POL. EQUIP. & SUPP. 56,015) | | 0.00%] -100.00%) —_-100.00%| 63210 _ | SELECT. ENFORCEMENT | _ 0.00%) -100.00%| —_-100.00% —_ 53220 |MARINE PATROL 6: 5,500 ae Se 103.70%| -100.00% % 53260 |ANIMALCONTROLPROGRAM | _ 100,000 100,000 | - — 0.00%) _-100.00%| _-100.00% —_|____ 330,390] [ 0) 308,696 0 0 4.16%) -100.00%| —-100.00% 0 _|EQUIPMENT _ | _ _| | | I ee 54020 [EQUIPMENT —__ | _3,500) 7,500 | | i 100%| -100.00%] — -100.00% SUB-TOTAL | t) 3,500) 0 7,500 0) 0 o_o 100%| -100.00%| —_-100.00% — —_ —__| __ - son| IV -_ DEPARTMENT TOTAL 7,054,581| 7,215,097, 0} 7,321,042 0 0 oF 0 1.47%|__ -100.00%| _ -100.00% WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST BREAKDOWN 10129-51000 SERIES — SALARIES 10129-51110 10129-51210 10129-51220 10129-51420 10129-51421 10129-51430 10129-51435 10129-51810 10129-51820 10129-51830 10129-51920 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL/TECHNICAL CUSTODIAL PATROL MARINE PATROL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES CSO’'S OVERTIME REPLACEMENT OVERTIME TRAINING — SALARIES F.I1.C.A. BREAKDOWN 10129-52000 SERIES — SERVICES 10129-52010 10129-52020 10129-52030 10129-52040 10129-52050 10129-52060 10129-52080 10129-52300 10129-52305 10129-52370 10129-52520 ADVERTISING POSTAGE PROFESSIONAL FEES SERVICE CONTRACTS & REPAIRS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES PRINTING TELEPHONE TRAINING & EDUCATION OSHA COMPLIANCE UNIFORM ALLOWANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL BREAKDOWN 10129-53000 —- MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 10129-53010 10129-53020 10129-53070 10129-53090 10129-53100 10129-53180 10129-53210 10129-53220 10129-53260 OFFICE SUPPLIES OTHER SUPPLIES AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS GASOLINE TIRES POLICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT MARINE PATROL ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM BREAKDOWN 10129-54000 —- EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE 10129-54020 EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE Page # 13,19 13,19 13,19 13,20 13,21 13,20,23 13,22 13,23,24 14,25 14,26 14,27 14 14 14 14, 28 14, 29 15 15, 30 15, 31 15 15, 32 15 16 16 16 16,33 16 16 17 17 17 34 Page 12 WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 13 FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST 51000 SERIES — SALARIES A detailed breakdown is attached 10129-51110 ADMINISTRATION $561,071 CHIEF OF POLICE LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT LIEUTENANT Expended FY25 $532,595 FY24 $497,183 FY23 $564,211 FY22 $532,495 FY21 $481,981 10129-51210 CLERICAL/TECHNICAL $284,578 OFFICE COORDINATOR SECRETARY III - Investigative Services DATA TECHNICIAN - Records ACCTS. REC/SECRETARY - Records DATA TECHNICIAN - Records Expended FY25 $283,106 FY24 $265,019 FY23 $249,536 FY22 $237,394 FY21 $310,999 10129-51220 CUSTODIAN $56,374 Expended FY25 $51,954 FY24 $48,482 FY23 $45,833 FY22 $36,838 FY21 $17,559 10129-51420 PATROL $4,047,308 This line item consists of regular force wages subject to contractual increases to include most contractual benefits and requirements of State and Federal Law. Expended FY25 $3,665,389 FY24 $3,393,088 FY23 $3,332,029 FY22 $3,255,806 FY21 $3,284,650 10129-51421 MARINE PATROL $28,387 This line item consists of wages from April through October in partnership with East Lyme Police and USCG Sector Long Island Sound operations. See Page 21. Expended FY25 $24,530 FY24 $22,939 FY23 $27,391 FY22 $17,754 FY21 $23,519 10129-51430 INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES $574,772 This line item consists of three Detectives, one assigned Investigator and one assigned Detective Sergeant. Expended FY25 $531,883 FY24 $510,450 FY23 $503,035 FY22 $456,319 FY21 $478,474 10129-51435 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS $119,865 We are authorized seventeen Community Service Officers who work on a part-time basis. They are stationed at the front window 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be available to the public and are the first point of contact for a citizen seeking assistance. The CSO is responsible for booking prisoners, conducting fingerprinting services to the public, providing security to the building and performing miscellaneous tasks for officers. See Page 22 Expended FY25 $126,795 FY24 $125,450 FY23 $115,538 FY22 $118,808 FY21 $112,913 10129-51810 OVERTIME $151,680 This line item is designed to cover costs associated with extended hours of duty, special investigations, community events, 9 responsibities, holiday patrols and other efforts. A detailed breakdown sheet has been provided. It is important to note that clerical overtime is also contained within this line item. See Page 23 and 24. Expended FY25 $148,748 FY24 $154,948 FY23 $144,732 FY22 $163,944 FY21 $128,640 WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 14 FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST 51000 SERIES (continued) 10129-51820 REPLACEMENT OVERTIME $287,924 This line covers the cost to fill vacancies in patrol due to early-ins, holdovers, vacation days, holidays, personal time use, sick time, injuries, FMLA leave, military leave, funeral days and openings due to vacancies and new officers away at the police academy. This funding allows open shifts to be staffed when vacanices are created. See Page 25 Expended FY25 $531,662 FY24 $563,764 FY23 $423,028 FY22 $352,540 FY21 $422,264 10129-51830 TRAINING — SALARIES $119,901 Training salaries are strictly related to wages, which are paid at a time-and-a-half rate, when training is not available on an officers' regularly scheduled shift. Included are mandatory recertification trainings and other trainings that may be required in the development of personnel relative to changing police trends and assignments. See Page 26. Expended FY25 $121,042 = FY24 $70,274 FY23 $97,627 FY22 $74,854 FY21 $76,507 10129-51920 RICA, $482,704 This tax is calculated at a rate of 7.65% for fiscal year 2027 as directed by the Board of Finance Guidelines. See Page 27. Expended FY25 $444,966 FY24 $422,398 FY23 $413,071 FY22 $385,882 FY21 $391,804 52000 SERIES — SERVICES 10129-52010 ADVERTISING $300 This line item reflects legal notification requirements including local media ads and other special notices needed by the department. Expended FY25 $0 FY24 $0 FY23 $223 FY22 $278 FY21 $429 10129-52020 POSTAGE $1,500 This line item covers postage fees for department related equipment that must be shipped to vendors for service, as well as metered monthly postage. Expended FY25 $955 FY24 $1,179 FY23 $1,406 FY22 $775 FY21 $994 10129-52030 PROFESSIONAL FEES $17,871 The Police Department is required to utilize outside professional services which may include, but are not be limited to, psychologists, therapists, polygraph examiners, doctors, evaluators and consultants; all of whom perform tasks required by our agency (hiring process). This includes the mandated periodic drug screening ($147 each - 3 year cycle) and mental health assesments ($200 each - 5 year cycle) for all officers as as result of the Bill on Police Accountability. Police physicals and confidential counseling (contractual) is taken from this line item as well. K-9 kenneling, routine and emergency medical expenses are also paid from this line item. Expended FY25 $16,625 FY24 $27,628 FY23 $12,866 FY22 $12,044 FY21 $10,961 10129-52040 SERVICE CONTRACTS AND REPAIRS $30,234 This line item covers service agreements for the department, such as cable tv, water coolers, copiers and wrecker services. The line item also covers equipment not covered by contracts. See Page 28. Expended FY25 $30,993 FY24 $13,825 FY23 $15,632 FY22 $29,324 FY21 $34,395 10129-52050 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DUES $5,600 This line item covers professional association dues for members of the department in law enforcement-related organizations - state, regional, and international. See Page 29. Expended FY25 $1,948 FY24 $1,739 FY23 $1,319 FY22 $1,460 FY21 $865 WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 15 FY 2026-2027 BUDGET REQUEST 52000 SERIES (continued) 10129-52060 PRINTING $800 This line item covers specialized engraving, pamphlets and forms that cannot be produced by the town printer. Expended FY25 $654 FY24 $758 FY23 $569 FY22 $125 FY21 $1,052 10129-52080 TELEPHONE $42,612 This allocation is based on a twenty-four-month average. See Page 30 Expended FY25 $41,420 FY24 $33,809 FY23 $34,885 FY22 $31,385 FY21 $30,320 10129-52300 TRAINING & EDUCATION $85,500 This line item represents our in-service obligations as determined by the department, contractual requirements and State mandates. The Bill on Police Accountability has increased the amount of mandatory trainings. The basic requirements are attached to this budget report as a resource document. See Page 31 Expended FY25 $58,215 FY24 $59,280 FY23 $76,045 FY22 $76,880 FY21 $75,199 10129-52305 OSHA COMPLIANCE $2,000 This line item represents expenses relevant to OSHA mandated training and/or purchases of protective equipment for the officers. This includes, but is not limited to, HAZMAT, blood borne pathogen protective equipment and the burning of narcotics ordered by the courts, and drugs turned into the department for disposal during the year. This line item also includes high visibility vests, hearing protection, Tyvek Suits and fire extinguisher maintenance in the building. Expended FY25 $3,498 FY24 $2,252 FY23 $1,683 FY22 $5,182 FY21 $4,981 10129-52370 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $85,958 Uniform allowance is a contractual item, which represents an annual fee of $1,500 per officer. In addition, this line item covers uniforms for the custodian, part time Community Service Officers and POST-C required uniforms and equipment for new hi