Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
7/8/2024 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Email from Mark Greczkowski, Waterford Ambulance Director of Operations
b. Letter from Katherine Verano, Safe Futures CEO
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a. K9 Reports for June
b. Youth Report for June
Investigative Services Report for June
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d. Training Report for June
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Support Services Report for June
Foal
Patrol Report for June
Animal Control Report for June
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Community Engagement Report for June
Old Business:
a. Recording of Commission Meetings
b. Armed Security Officer position (BOE)
New Business:

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MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
June 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner J. Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M.
Gelinas, Commissioner C. Gamble
ABSENT: Commissioner T. Sheridan
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT D. Ferland, LT P. Flanagan, Traffic Officer M.
Devine
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Dimmock 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:
Tom Crowell, a retired Waterford police officer, presented information on a glass coating
material that is bullet resistant. He saw an impressive demonstration and wanted to make the
Town aware that it would be a good option for school safety.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to accept
the minutes from the May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Dimmock abstained.
Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for May
May report was received.
b. Youth Reports for May
May report was received.
c. Investigative Services for May
May report was received.
d. Training Report for May
May report was received.
e. Records Report for May
May report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for May
May report was received.
g. Patrol Report for May
May report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for May
May report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for May
May report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Recording Commission Meetings — Raised floor has been installed to allow for wiring
underneath. Furniture will arrive this week. Technical work has not begun yet.

NEW BUSINESS:
a. SRO Assignment — Officer Winters was chosen from three applicants for this position.
He will start in August at the elementary schools.
b. Armed Security Officer position — The application process is open and many applications
have been received. The ASO will be a BOE employee but will answer to the PD and the
BOE.
c. FEMA Hostile Actions Based Drill — Chief attended a debriefing session for the FEMA
drill that took place on May 4. FEMA officials informed Chief that the local response
was very well done. LT Flanagan was commended for how he handled situations that
arose during the drill.
d. End of Fiscal Year budget update — A surplus will be returned to the Town due to staff
vacancies through the year.
Commissioner Brule asked to make a few comments. He recognized Chief Balestracci, LT
Ferland, LT Flanagan, Sgt Nickerson and Officer Devine for their very impressive response
during the drill. He gave an update on the house adjacent to Great Neck School that was
purchased by the Town. He’s working with Habitat for Humanity to move the house to a
different location so it could be used by a family in need. He also announced that the Town is
now recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday.
Chief Balestracci requested an Executive Session for personnel discussion.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to enter
into Executive Session for personnel discussion. Chief Balestracci was included in the Executive
Session. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. No votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.

MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to adjourn
the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Mion @ Dirndl
Diane E. Driscoll
Recording Secretary

Diane Driscoll
From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 2:46 PM
To: 
Diane Driscoll
Subject: FW: Thank you
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 Greczkowski <operations@waterfordambulance.org>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 2:43 PM
To: Marc Balestracci <mbalestracci@waterfordct.org>; Michael Howley <mhowley@waterfordct.org>; David Ferland
<dferland@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Thank you
Chiefs, LT, and Capt, I want to express my organization's sincere appreciation and gratitude to all your officers
and members who responded to a critical medical call at the Oakdale Motel on 6-14-24. They acted swiftly to
provide the necessary care and treatment for the patient, which was extremely time-sensitive.
Both FD members at the scene quickly ensured that EMS brought the appropriate equipment and offered much-
needed assistance in extracting the patient from the business to the ambulance.
All the police officers at the scene were eager to help our crew gather information and assist EMS and the FD
with extracting the patient from the business, which was a challenging task.
Without the teamwork of the WFD and WPD, this call would not have gone so smoothly!
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Please thank all of the staff involved in this event; we truly appreciate all their assistance
Regards,
Mark Greczkowski NRP, EMSI
Director of Operations
V - 860.477.9301 Ext 102
M - 860.448.5642
E - Operations@WaterfordAmbulance.org
Waterford Ambulance
Service, Inc. (was)
454 Boston Post Road,
Waterford, CT 06385
AMBULANCE
Waterford Ambulance Website
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Sate) Futures
Stopping Abuse. Restoring Hope. Saving Lives.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Chief Marc Balestracci
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Rd
Waterford, CT 06385-2886
Dear Chief Balestracci,
Your donation of $1,000.00 from the sale of police patches, which we received on 6/14/2024 at
The Light Way Breakfast, is deeply appreciated. We are inspired by your continued generosity
to Safe Futures, the only agency in Southeastern Connecticut supporting victims and survivors
of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking.
Each year Safe Futures serves close to 10,000 women, children, and men through the many
different free and confidential programs and services. Some of these include the 24 hour
hotline, emergency shelter, Criminal and Civil Court Advocates in Norwich and New London,
two walk in counseling offices in Norwich and New London, and so much more. Through your
support, you are now a part of each survivor’s healing process as they build a life without
abuse. You have saved their life, restored their hope and changed their future.
Katherine\Verano
Chief Executive Officer
Safe Futures, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, making your gift tax deductible to the full
extent of the law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation.
Safe Futures, Inc.
16 Jay Street, New London, CT 06320
117 Cliff Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 447-0366
Fax: (860) 440-3327
safefuturesct.org 24/ Confidential Hotline: (860) 701-6001

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
June 2024
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
- Complaint of bushes on Avery Lane at the exit to the post office. The bushes have grown some.
The owner of the property was contacted and will be working to have the bushes trimmed in
the first weeks of July.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- | contacted DOT District Il and requested a solar powered speed sign be allowed on Great Neck
Rd., near Harkness State Park. | am waiting on approval for the sign post to be installed and for
the sign to be utilized.
PARKING COMPLAINTS:
- Complaints of a tractor trailer parking on Devonshire Dr. | spoke with the owner/operator of the
tractor and advised him about the town ordinance. He indicated he was looking for another
place to park the vehicle.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- Complaints of speeding in the beach areas, specifically on Great Neck Rd near Harkness.
Enforcement was conducted and continues to be conducted in these areas.
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
- The advisory sign for the intersection at Oswegatchie Rd. and Point Comfort has been installed.
The street sign for Point Comfort was also moved closer Oswegatchie Rd., to allow for greater
visibility.
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
The two solar powered speed signs have remained in place at the below listed locations.
1. Vauxhall St Ext in the area of Twin Lakes Road, facing southbound traffic. The data shows that
vehicle traffic during the month of June 2024 was at or below the speed limit approximately
33% of the time. An additional approximate 61% were traveling between 36 and 45 mph during
that time. Leaving the remaining roughly 6% traveling at 46 mph or higher. Similar to the
previous month.
2. The Willets Ave sign at the old Bank of America building, facing westbound traffic, has been
reconnected to the database. Approximately 36% of the vehicle were traveling at or below the
30 mph speed limit. Approximately 60% of the vehicles were traveling between 31 to 40 mph.
4% of vehicles were traveling above 40 mph.
3. The black box radar recorder was placed on Upper Bartlett Rd. The data did not show any
pattern of high speeds. The speed limit is 25 mph and less than 3% were above the set
tolerance. Additional patrol check of the area were conducted. The caller was advised of the
actions taken.

The Waterford Police Department
y) Traffic Officer Report
InLic June 2024
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Submitted request for State Highway Use Permit for Terri Brodeur walk
- Submitted request for State Highway Use Permit for Jack O’Keefe Road Race
MESSAGE BOARD DEPLOYMENTS:
Dates Location Message
Until 6/19 Old Norwich south of Totoket It’s not a race; Leave some space
Until 6/19 Cross Rd north of Foster Rd We'll Be Blunt; Don’t Drive High
06/19 to 07/01 Gardiners Wood Rd Suns out: Radar Guns Out
06/19 to present Ridgewood Park No Parking on the Grass
07/01 to present Walmart We Put Shoplifters; On Social
Media
TRAINING ATTENDED:
During the month of April | attended the following trainings:
1. Road Safety Assessment (RSA) training
2. Completed Laser/Radar instructor course (online)
Additional Activities:
1. Recertifying Officers on the Intox
2. Waterford Day Parade planning meeting
3. DOT preconstruction meeting for paving Route 85
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
Upcoming milling and paving on Route 85 from Cross Road to Satchatello Rd. in Montville. Construction
will start on July 8, 2024 until August 2, 2024. The majority of the work will be conducted from 7:00 am
to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. With the exception of the paving from Cross Road to I-395 which
will be conducted at night from 7:00pm to 5:00 am from Sunday to Thursday, anticipated to be 7/21/24
to 7/25/2024.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:
| had 54 traffic stops for the month of June.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT WATERFORD
K-9 Activity Report
POLICE
June 2024
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 4
2024 Uses: 22
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 5
2024 Uses: 18
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung assisted the Southeastern Spe-
cial Response Team in the execution of a search warrant
and taking the suspect into custody.
¢ K9 Ozzy and Off. Genung conducted a bag search for the
Waterford High School senior overnight trip.
Tico
¢ 9 Tico and Off. Surdo assisted the East Lyme Police De-
partment in a K9 Demo for the 8th grade middle school
students at Bridebook Park.
¢ 9 Tico and Off. Surdo also conducted a bag search for
the Waterford High School senior overnight trip.
¢ K9 Tico and Off. Surdo assisted the New London Police
Department (NLPD) in locating a male suspect who was
involved in a physical domestic altercation. K9 Tico was
deployed for the beginning part of the track where he
tracked through several back yards and to a garage. K9
Tico helped clear the garage and continued tracking until a
NLPD K9 arrived on scene.
Monthly Training
« Monthly K-9 training was conducted on June 18, 2024 in obedience, tracking,
article search, building search, area search, narcotics detections, and apprehen-
sion work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
<. Youth Office Activity
ake Report
June 2024
Both Officer Lane and Officer Malbaurn attended |
numerous end of school year events to include |
Field Day at the three elementary schools.
Officer Lane teamed up with Officer Fredericks
and other patrol officers to attend the Marine Sci-
ence Day at Waterford Beach Park.
Officer Lane facilitated and guided the Oswegat-
chie elementary school’s second grade visit / tour
of the Waterford Police Department.
Officer Malbaurn attended the Waterford High
School’s Senior Graduation (pictured with WPD
intern at right).
Officer Lane attended the CLMS 8th grade
promotion.
Officer Malbaurn and Officer Lane continued |
to teach in the both the middle school and
high school on topics such as the dangers of
driving under the influence of drugs / alcohol |
and sexting / online safety. i
Officer Lane hosted the Youth Promise
“Championship” at Waterford’s Senior Ser-
vices building.
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Month at a Glance
0 — Home Visits
0-— CAD Report
0-— Case Reports
0— Arrests
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SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
June 2024
In the month of June 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—I1 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 CRSEKE Assaults
43 5 4 9 18
Ex-Parte's Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery
Deaths
0 0 0 8 0

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
June 2024
June 2024 Updates:
Lieutenant VanOverloop and Sergeant Avdevich attended a homicide investigation class at the
Bristol Police Department hosted by Inside the Tape Training. This class was a three day
training that gave an in-depth look at homicide investigations.
All members of the Investigative Services Division participated in the extensive county wide
Millstone Drill. Investigative Services assisted by filling numerous roles required of the drill.
Investigator Zaldivar attended an Amtrak Training class which focused on the concerning
behavior of “foamers” “Foamers” are train enthusiasts who take their train infatuation to the
point of causing issues for Amtrak from trespassing to even switching train signal lines.
Detective Bonkowski attended the monthly Multidisciplinary Team Meeting which focuses
on solving juvenile sexual assault cases.
Detective O’Connell and Officer Bunce hosted a program in which seniors at the Waterford
Senior Center learned about how to protect themselves from scams both in person and online.
June 2024 Investigations:
Detective Carroll closed a case in which private photos of an individual were disseminated
amongst numerous people. The court declined prosecution in this case.
Detective O'Connell assisted patrol with a fraud scam out of a packaging business in town in
the amount of $25,000. This case is still being investigated.
After reports of drug activity at a local motel the Investigative Services Division put in
numerous hours of work identifying and tracking suspected individuals involved. This case
is ongoing.
Detective Bonkowski is in the process of working with the Department of Corrections on a
Violation of Probation case in which the subject contacted the victim over 800 times by
telephone each contact being a violation. This case is ongoing.
Investigator Zaldivar assisted patrol with a possible child pornography case. Officer
Donovan was able to work with Investigator Zaldivar on this more complex case then patrol
normally handles. This helps to develop newer officers for the future.
Investigative Services conducted an evening retail theft assignment using unmarked cars and
marked cars with the goal of apprehending larceny suspects and deter further crime.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 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 one more vacancy in the near future.
Recruit Status: Recruit Dylan Luce and Recruit Tanner Suplita have begun their
twelve to sixteen week Field Training Program on patrol. Recruit Suplita has com-
pleted Phase 1, and has started Phase 2. Recruit Luce is on his last week of Phase
1. There are four phases of field training. To date their Field Training Officers
have reported that they are doing a good job.
Recruit Boxley completed her ninth week at the City of New Britain Police Depart-
ment Satellite Basic Recruit Academy.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY”
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 2024
Lieutenant VanOverloop and Sergeant Avdevich attended a three-day Homicide
Investigation & Crime Scene Management class. This training covered topics like
standard operating procedures regarding suspicious deaths, solvability factors,
proper crime scene protocols, cold case investigation strategies just to name a few.
Lieutenant Ferland and Sergeant Firmin trained the entire department on body
worn cameras. This is an annual requirement from POST in order for officers to
get recertified.
The entire department was recertified on the Dragger. This is an annual require-
ment in order for officers to use it during DUI arrests.
Traffic Officer Devine and Officer Diogo completed an online instructor training
on the Laser/Radar. This allows Traffic Officer Devine and Officer Diogo to in-
struct the department and other officers in the state on the proper use of the la-
sers and radars. The course went over topics like the teaching process, scientific
principles of the radar and laser, case law, and administrative rules to name a
few.
Officer Bushwack and Detective Bonkowski attended a practical skills day at the
New Britain Satellite Police Academy. This skills day addressed topics such as
domestic incidents, landlord/tenant issues, missing persons, civil issues, suicidal
subjects, and suspicious people. ;
Chief Balestracci and Lieutenant Ferland at-
tended the Connecticut Police Chief's Associa-
tion Annual Meeting. This meeting was put on ff
by the FBI and the topic was Behavioral Analy- |»
sis Unit Threat Assessment and Management
Coordination.
Detective Carroll and Detective Bonkowski at-
tended an online training titled Emerging Legal
Trends and Liability Management for Tactical
SWAT and Emergency Response Operations.
This training was about the practical approach ;
to legal principles impacting tactical operations. |}

Records Activity
FOI Requests 134
Warrants 24
Phone Calls
Walk in Assists
Background Checks
Protective Orders
Officer Tasking Requests
Case Erasures
DCF Requests
Court Requests
Abstracts
Video Requests
CSO Activity
Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests
Firearms Transfers
Pistol Permits Issued
Walk In Complaints
Support Services Report
June 2024
1 The transition to Nexgen brought some chang-
es to records, including the elimination of
them entering Motor Vehicle Accident infor-
mation. Nexgen enters and submits the data
automatically to the State of Connecticut
Records staff began processing several FOI re-
quests for a fatal motor vehicle crash and an
untimely death. These requests require a sig-
nificant amount of time
Records staff worked with the State of CT Li-
brary on the process of scanning and retaining
digital records, greatly reducing the need for
retaining paper copies for long periods of time
The CSOs covered 80 shifts during the month,
equating to over 600 hours of shift coverage.
Several CSOs have split shifts with others to
assist in coverage as needed
An application for new CSOs was posted and
the process of filling 3 vacancies will proceed
Fingerprints
Pistol Permits
Employment
Miscellaneous
Peddler/Precious Permits
Total Fingerprints

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
June 2024
Walmart Larceny: Leads to Narcotics Arrest
On June 3, 2024 Off. Rogers and Off. Donovan were dispatched to a
larceny in progress at Wal-Mart. The suspects were stopped
attempting to flee the store in a ride share vehicle (Lyft). Upon
conducting a traffic stop the stolen merchandise was recovered from
the front passenger. The rear passenger was found to be in possession
of crack cocaine (below left), three glassine bags of fentanyl, a glass
crack pipe, and additional drug paraphernalia. Both parties were taken
into custody.
On June 19, 2024 at 8:23am a FLOCK hit was received for a Stolen MV
traveling North on RTE 85. Off. Barrows and Trainee Suplita immediately
responded to the area and located the car in the All Town Fresh gas
station parking lot. The operator and passenger were taken into custody
as they exited the gas station. The passenger was found to a have a
PRAWN warrant out of Hartford and the operator was arrested for
possession of a stolen MV, Possession of Narcotics (above right) (Fentanyl
and Crack Cocaine), as well as Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
(Crack Cocaine and Fentanyl). The subject was held on $25,000 bond.
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
Checks
School Checks
Motor Vehicle
Stops
Written Warnings
Infractions
Verbal Warnings
Misdemeanor
2238
153
56
2
36
6
9
7!
77
338
107
65
151
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
88 - Off. Devine w/ 55 stops
60 - Off. Surdo w/ 26 stops

0 Page 2 Patrol Report
Investigation into Lego Theft Leads to Warrant by Arrest
On November 2, 2023 Off. Surdo responded to Target for a theft of numerous
Lego sets valued at $3,159.83. The offender was suspected of committing addi-
tional Lego thefts throughout the state of Connecticut. Off. Surdo worked
closely with various agencies including Target loss prevention, Newington PD,
East Haven PD, Fairfield PD, and Trumbull PD among others. After a lengthy in-
vestigation Off. Surdo submitted an arrest warrant affidavit for the suspect who
was subsequently taken into custody on June 3, 2024.
Shots Fired Call: Leads to Mobile Outreach Referral
On June 27, 2024 Off. Donovan, Off. Rogers, Off. Bunce, and Inv. Zaldivar responded to a res-
idence on Butlertown RD for a “shots fired call”. It was reported that a subject was hiding
in his bedroom after his residence was shot at by his mother. Units arrived on scene, set up
a perimeter, and called occupants out of the house in safe and tactical manner. Ultimately it
was determined that the subject may be having a mental health crisis and Mobile Outreach
was contacted to speak with the individual. The situation was brought to a safe resolution
by officers on scene.
Target Larceny Suspect: Arrested by Off. Maffeo Returning from Court
On April 15, 2024 Off. Barrows responded to Target for
a larceny of numerous items to include electronics and
speakers (Valued at $1,762.02). After posting the pho-
tos to Facebook the suspect was positively identified
with the assistance of the public. An arrest warrant was
submitted and signed by the New London Superior [%
Court. On June 3, Off Maffeo was returning from GA
10 and driving on Connecticut AVE in New London, CT.
He recognized the suspect from this case and took him}
into custody for Larceny 4th Degree and Criminal Mis-
chief in the Second Degree.

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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Animal Control
Report
June 2024
On 6/14/2024 the ACO responded to a dog
bite incident where a homeowner was se-
verely bitten by her own dog while trying to
break up a dog fight. The dog was also se-
verely injured and the owner made the deci
sion to euthanize the dog. The ACO and 2
Officers were able to capture the aggressive
dog and transport him to the veterinarian’s
office.
ACOs participated in numerous community ooo
outreach events, including speaking to Waterford LEO Club students and Sweet Seren-
ity Camp members about the roles and responsibilities of Animal Control Officers. Both
ACOs attended Coffee with a Cop at the Waterford Public Library.
ACOs co-hosted their first annual Pasta & Potato Salad contest as a fundraiser in con-
junction with New London Animal Control. The event was supported by donations from
numerous community members and suc-
cessfully raised over $3,000. The funds Waterford iL
were split between the 2 ACO offices and
will be used for non-emergency vet funds. Calls tou orice 112 40
After Hour Call Outs 5 4
Tickets Issued 1 0
\Warnings Issued 0
Dog Bites 3 4
Animals Redeemed il 5
Animals Adopted 3 a
Animals DOA 1
Huthanized 0 0
Total Processed 15 uy
Money Taken In $195 $125
‘Donations 855 $75
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
June 2024
Millstone Drill. SRO Malbaurn and Officer Fredricks attended her internship presentation.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 3 follow-ups with DV victims.
Special Olympics Efforts: Hodges interacted with athletes at the Summer Games.
Advance Services Programs: 2 new registrants added to the program.
Interaction with Youth Services: Visited Camp Dash multiple times.
FACILITY DOGS IN
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Walmart Safety Day: Organized event with Waterford Walm
child safety seat installs, and a bicycle raffle.
art that had touch-a-truck,
Assistance to Youth Officers: Participated in the Great Neck School K-9 Demo,
Oswegatchie School Field Day, Quaker Hill School Beach Day, Oswegatchie School Beach
Day, the Waterford High School Freshman Orientation, Quaker Hill School Youth Promise
Party, Clark Lane Middle School Beach Day, and the Clark Lane Middle School end of the
Year Celebration. Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School. Provided
Oswegatchie third graders with a tour of the police department. Attended all Waterford
Graduation and Promotion Ceremonies.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited Yale New Haven Health Northeast Medical Group. Gave
Buckingham Community Services a tour of the police department and a K-9 Demo. Held a
Read to Hodges at the Waterford Library.
Officer Wellness: Held an Officer Wellness/Peer Support Meeting with the new
Waterford Police Officers. Brought Hodges to the funeral of a CT State Trooper to interact
with family members and police officers. Coordinated an officer wellness event at the CT
Science Center with multiple law enforcement comfort K-9s. Hosted a Wellness Day for
Day Shift Officers.
Interaction with Senior Services: Attended Coffee with a Vet and the Summer Safety
Lunch & Learn.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized an event where first responders and citizens had causal
conversations at the WTFD Library. Starbucks donated coffee and Flanders Bake Shop
donated donuts.