Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
10/11/2022 5:00 pm
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Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: September 12, 2022 Regular Meeting and
September 29, 2022 Special Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank you note from resident Susan Johnson to Sgt Firmin, Officer Zachary Caler & ACO
Robert Yuchniuk
b. Thank you note from the Reagans to Officers Barrows & Robinson
c. Thank you note from Way Hedding, Director of the John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon to
the Waterford Police Department
d. Email recognizing Officer Genung
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
K9 Reports for September
s
Youth Report for September
c. Investigative Services Report for September
d. Training Report for September
e. Records Report for September
f. Community Service Officer Report for September
g. Patrol Report for September
h, Animal Control Report for September
i. Community Engagement Report for September

Old Business:
a. Police Chief Selection Process
b. Discussion of interlocal Shoreline Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team
New Business:
a. Discussion in reference to computer and radio systems
b. Discussion on Annual Budget
c, Discussion on Annual Report
d. Review of 2023 Meeting Schedule

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
September 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 816 9220 0771
PRESENT: Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner Brule, Commissioner C. Gamble,
Commissioner J. Dimmock
ABSENT: Commissioner M. Gelinas
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT T. Silva, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland,
Sgt. A. Farrior, Officer J. Nickerson, Officer N. Surdo, Officer E.
Fredricks, Officer Z. Caler, CSO A. Reed
PUBLIC: Attorney Mark Kepple, Bill O’Donnell, Susan Driscoll
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Chairperson Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept the
minutes from the August meeting. Commissioner Dimmock abstained. The motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic report received.
Chief Balestracci commended Officer Nickerson on his work to improve back to school traffic
flow.
Traffic Officer Jake Nickerson presented a request from a resident for a sign to be placed near
their home to inform drivers that a child with down syndrome lives in the area. Officer
Nickerson did some research and found that no appropriate sign is available. He requested the
sign be changed to a default “Children at Play” sign.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock to approve the sign being placed as requested.
Seconded by Commissioner Gamble. Passed unanimously.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for August
August report was received.
b. Investigative Services and Youth Reports for August
August report was received.
c. Training Report for August
August report was received.
d. Records Report for August
August report was received.
e. Community Service Officer Report for August
August report was received.
f. Patrol Report for August
August report was received,
g. Animal Control Report for August
August report was received.

h.
Community Engagement Report for August
August report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a.
The second draft of the Airbnb letter to Planning & Zoning was presented to the
Commission.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble to approve the letter for presentation to Planning &
Zoning. Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock. Commissioner Brule voted against. Passed 3-1,
b.
Commissioner Dimmock discussed policy on how future police Chiefs will be
chosen. The draft will be reviewed by Commissioners for further discussion at the
next meeting. This item will remain on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
a
Sergeant Farrior, on behalf of the Awards Committee, presented an award to Officer
Caler for excellent police work conducting a routine traffic stop that resulted in
significant additional charges.
Attorney Mark Kepple addressed the Commission regarding a new issue associated
with live outdoor music at Filomena’s. The permit now allows outdoor music nightly
throughout the year with a limit of 75 people for each event. Attorney Kepple
requested that this limitation be enforced by the PD since it is after hours for Planning
& Zoning, therefore they are not available to enforce their own regulations.
Discussion ensued. Chief Balestracci explained that the PD can’t enforce this
regulation and that the neighbors would have to collect and submit complaints to
Planning & Zoning during regular business hours.
Discussion confirming that any major road project in Town should be presented to the
Commission/Local Traffic Authority.
Chief Balestracci presented the Shoreline Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team
Agreement to the Commission for approval to send to the Town Attorney for review.
Chief explained that it’s an interlocal agreement with East Lyme, that would allow
the two towns to work together to plan training and purchase equipment, saving
money for both towns.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to
approve forwarding the agreement to the Town attorney. Passed unanimously.

Intern Jenna Bennett, a student at Mitchell College, introduced herself to the
Commission.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to
adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Passed unanimously,
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
September 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 859 1104 6634
PRESENT: Commissioner C, Gamble, Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J.
Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, Sgt. T. Gelinas, Off. Nicolas Surdo
CANDIDATES: Christopher Ewing, Ryan Kelly, Andrew Reed
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Gamble called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to enter
into Executive Session to conduct Police Officer Interviews at 5:07, Chief Balestracci was
included in the Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:54 p.m., no votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Motion made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner Gelinas
to extend offers to the top two candidates for the current vacancies, contingent on the candidates
successfully completing the hiring process and background investigations. The order of the list
shail be in effect for one year of this meeting. The list is as follows:
1, Andrew Reed
2. Christopher Ewing
3. Ryan Kelly

MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and Seconded by Commissioner
Gelinas to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

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heartfelt "thank you" for
responding to our home alarm
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thorough walk around the
house and checked on the
specific windows, as well.
Thank you! Although all was
well (and a sensor was
eventually replaced) we are
very appreciative of the WPD's
prompt response.
Thank you again,
The Reagans,
37 Shawandassee Rd.

OCEAN BEACH PARK
860-447-3031 ° 800-510-SAND © Fax: 860-442-1117
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, Ct. 06385
Attn; Traffic Control Officer, Jake Nickerson,
Dear Race Friends, Traffic Control Officer,
The 60th Annual Ocean Beach / John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon was held
on Saturday, August 6th, 2022. The success of the race was due in part to great
sponsors like you. This year’s race drew a record field (over 1,000 runners). The
safety of the runners on the course is always the primary concern. The Race
Committee would like to thank you, the Waterford Police Department, and the
Town of Waterford for all your contributions to the race. You and your excellent
staff are always there to make sure everything goes smoothly. This is a great
event, and we hope to have your support again next year. Without contributions
like yours this FREE race would not have existed for the past 60 years.
Tanks in,
ay Hedding
Race Director
| recently received a letter from the Gemma E. Moran United
Way/Labor Food Center thanking the runners, race volunteers, and the
community. “Our Food Center is truly blessed to receive this
tremendous amount of food; five very full pallet boxes were collected
providing 2,437 nutricious meals for those in need! Gemma and the
Staff at United Way really appreciate this most generous donation.”
1225 Ocean Avenue ¢ New London, Connecticut 063260
email: bcgobp@aol.com ° www.ocean-beach-park.com

Marc Balestracci
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From: David Ferland
Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 8:24 AM
To: Marc Balestracci
Subject: Fwd: Panhandler at Bestway Gas Station
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Andrew Farrior <AFarrior@waterfordct.org>
Date: September 7, 2022 at 7:50:15 PM EDT
To: David Ferland <dferland@waterfordct.org>
Cc: Nicholas Genung <ngenung@waterfordct.org>
Subject: Panhandier at Bestway Gas Station
LT,
I took a call in the sergeants office this evening from a female that advised she was a social
worker in New London for many years. She stated that she had just witnessed Officer Genung
speaking with a panhandler at the Bestway Gas Station on Route | and she felt compelled to
speak with his supervisor. The good news is she was overwhelmingly amazed with how Officer
Genung dealt with the man. She went so far as to say that the level of compassion and concern
displayed by Officer Genung nearly brought her to tears. I just wanted to make you aware of this
so that Officer Genung could be recognized for a job well done.
Sergeant Andrew Farrior #518
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT
Office- (860) 442-9451 ext 2392
Fax- (860) 443-3953

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
¢ September 2022 ©
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received numerous complaints for speeding, parking and other traffic violations notably in
the Summer Street and East Neck areas. Our battery speed signs were placed in the areas of complaints to aid in
notifying drivers of their elevated speeds along with numerous traffic stops being recorded.
Construction Projects:
Plans for a new gas station (replacement) were reviewed. The gas station is located at 118 Boston Post Road (Old
Hess Station) and will have a new building and revamped parking lot.
Road Permits
The TO received and submitted permits for the annual “Jack O’Keefe” 5k and a motorcycle “gift run”. The Jack
O'Keefe run was a last minute request but was completed and the race was conducted on October 2°4, The
Motorcycle gift run will be in November and will be a motorcycle ride through the town with toys being donated
to charities in the area.
Training
T.O, attended a 1-week intensive Patrol Rifle Instructor School at the POST Academy and is now certified to teach
patrol rifle to new recruits and annual qualifications.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
K-9 Neo
Monthly Uses: 2
2022 Uses: 35
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 3
2022 Uses: 41
K-9 Usage
Neo
+ K-9 Neo conducted a track for a suspect that fled on foot from a stolen vehicle. After a
significant distance the track was terminated. Shortly after the suspect was located and
arrested
+ An article search was conducted for clothing discarded by the suspect of the stolen motor
vehicle.
Ozzy
+ The Investigative Services Division received information regarding discarded firearms
neat a major intersection in Waterford. K-9 Ozzy was deployed for multiple article
searches in the area.
¢ K-9 Ozzy was requested to the scene of a motor vehicle stop after Officer Rogers devel-
oped reasonable suspicion of narcotics activity. K-9 Ozzy was deployed for a vehicle
search and showed alert behavior for narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted locating
additional narcotics.
Training
+ Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 9/13 & 9/27 in obedience, tracking, article search,
building search, area search, and aggression.

: | THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
. Youth Office Activity
| Report POLICE
September 2022
¢ SRO Malbaurn assisted with an investigation alleging a WHS student sharing of images and
videos of students, including nude photographs, with friends.
¢ Conducted fire drills and lockdown drills at multiple schools.
¢ SRO Lane began the Youth Promise program at Great Neck School and Quaker Hill School
¢ An alleged incident of hair pulling at the football game lead to reports of ongoing bullying at
WHS, which was previously dealt with by the school
last year. SRO Malbaurn coordinated with WHS Ad-
ministration to investigate,
¢ Multiple “Gaggle” alerts and social media complaints
were reported to the SROs in an administrative fash-
ion
¢ SRO Malbaurn attended “Dungeon and Dragon” club
after school at the request of some students and
Youth Services
¢ Both SROs attended “Back to School” night at CLMS
and WHS
¢ SRO Lane began Monday meetings with the CLMS
mental health team. The team meets to discuss recent
events in the lives of students or those that may need
a little extra attention and support.
Month at a Glance
3— Home Visits
6— CAD Report
1- Case Reports
0- Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting velationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Division
POLICE
September 2022
During the month of September 2022 Investigative Services Division was assigned or
assisted with 27 new cases.
Homicide—1
Burglary—3
Pistol Permits—7
Narcotics—2
Weapons Compliance—1
Current Active Investigations (28 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Sex Assault—1
Larceny—2
Fraud—1
Suicide—1
Spa Investigation—1
Sex Offender Registry Violation— 1
Untimely—5
Background Checks—1
Harassment —1
Neighborhood Watch
Regular monthly correspondence with no new topics fo present
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Amount Recovered - Search Sex Arrests
Numbers Investigated Seized Warrants Assaults
117 $94,892.00 | $24,185.00 23 15 16
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Background
Deaths Checks
7 1 7 12 1 15

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
2 \ Investigative Services
2 Division POLICE
September 2022
September 2022 Arrests:
Umair Manzoor (40-years) arrested on Sept. 8, 2022— Three (3) counts of Unauthorized Sale of Controlled
Substance (214-277) and three (3) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (21a-279a). He was
processed and held on a $150,000.00 bond (Det. Carroll)
Yamil Burgos (26-years) arrested on Sept. 6, 2022—-Conspiracy to Commit Larceny, Larceny in the Third
Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree held on a $25,000.00, (Det. Bonkowski)
Dean Cronkite (64-years) arrested on Sept. 15 for Failure to Maintain Sex Offender Registration held on a
$30,000.00 (Invst. Zaldivar)
Miguel Hernandez (36) arrested on Sept. 29, 2022 - Larceny in the Second Degree, held on a $15,000.00
bond (Det. O’Connell)
September 2022 Investigations:
A new case was developed as a result of a partnership with the Postal Inspector's involving medication and
synthetic marijuana being sold. The Department of Consumer Protection is assisting.
In August of 2021, members of the Patrol Division responded to a series of catalytic converter thefts.
Detectives responded. The investigation connected the suspects to an active Milford, CT case involving
similar crimes. The joint investigation led to arrest in both jurisdictions through a collaborative effort and
sharing of evidence. Additional arrests are expected.
On September 5, 2022 Kay Jeweler’s reported a distraction style theft. Members of the Patrol Division and a
Detective responded. Det. O’Connell processed the scene for fingerprints, DNA evidence, and obtained
various images from surveillance camera footage. The investigation, with assistance from the public and the
Office of Adult Probation in New London, led to Hernandez. Detective O’Connell was able to locate where
some of the stolen items were sold, but had been unable to recover them. They had been resold by the time
he located them. The suspect was identified, an arrest warrant obtained and the suspect located and arrested
within the same month.
Detectives received information that a particular area in Waterford may have had 2 firearms discarded in it.
A check of the location using various line searches, metal detectors, and K9’s found a single pellet gun and
no actual firearms.
The Detective Division was also assigned three (3) new sexual assault investigations.
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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
September 2022
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Commission has selected two
(2) police officer candidates to move forward in the hiring process. Can-
didate Andrew Reed (entry level) and Candidate Christopher Ewing
(certified officer) were given a conditional offer of employment.
Recruit(s): Recruit McComic continues his field training and is cur-
rently with his third phase Field Training Officer, K9 Officer Patrick
Epps.
In-house training: The Waterford Police Department conducted annu-
al rifle qualification. Firearms instructors work hard to ensure all pa-
trol rifle operators are qualified to carry a rifle and not only meet the
standard but exceed it with training.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Training Report
September 2022 POLICE
Chief Balestracci, Lieutenant Silva, & Sergeant Michael Fedor attended the virtu-
al one-day John M. Bailey Seminar. The session focused on new public acts, and
the latest decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts regarding po-
lice policies and practices in Connecticut.
Officer Jake Nickerson attended a five-day Patrol Rifle Instructor course. The
course was held at the Police Officers Standards Training Council (POSTC) and
focused on patrol rifle functions, nomenclature, considerations, operational tech-
niques, tactical drills among many more.
Officer Ryan Scarpa attended a one-day Connecticut Case Law course hosted by
Street Cop Training in Uncasville. This course explained and broke down Con-
necticut case jaw and what is acceptable procedure. The course gave a comprehen-
sive understanding of cases the affect law enforcement daily and raises confidence
in their abilities.
Lieutenant Timothy Silva, Detective Todd O’Connell and Detective Leigh
Bonkowski attended a one-day Geofence Investigations training in Wethersfield.
The class is designed to teach law enforcement how to legally utilize electronic da-
ta, advanced cellular tower dumps, and touched on current case studies.
Sergeant Troy Gelinas started a four-day online Accreditation Manager Certifica-
tion hosted by the Daigle Law Group. This four part course explains policy devel-
opment, written directives, accreditation standards, time sensitive standards
among many more.
Lieutenant David Ferland started a 4.5 day online Internal Affairs Training host-
ed by the Daigle Law Group. This class explains administration of the internal
affairs process, ethics and integrity, agency policies and procedures, administra-
tive law among many more.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for SEPTEMBER 2022
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)
233 183 94 79 217 144 12
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
50 61 207 37 13
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
24
383

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
September 2022
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 30
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 30
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 6
Employment 49
Miscellaneous 2
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 57
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 29
Pistol Permits Issued 4
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 47
> Aizhane Glenn was hired and has started her training.
> CSO’s covered 75 shifts during the month
> CSO Bertrand assisted with the Millstone drill

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
POLICE September 2022
Patrol Calls for Service
. Monthly Snap Shot:
Stolen Motor Vehicle Arrest
On September 20, 2022 at approximately 5:30am officers received a
report of a vehicle stolen from a gas station in town. Responding officers
Total Service Calls 2390
located the vehicle near by, in which the suspect fled on foot prior to Case Numbers 22!
officer’s arrival. Patrol established a perimeter while Officer Epps and K- Arrests 98
9 Neo were called to the scene for a track. The suspect was located by
perimeter officers a short time later and arrested for Larceny 2nd Degree Juvenile Arrests !
Larcenies 30
Arrest Warrants 16
Domestic Violence 16
Investigations
Traffic Crash 72
DUI Investigations 6
Emotionally 36
Disturbed Persons
School Checks 103
Motor Vehicle 503
Increased Motor Vehicle Enforcement Stops
With schools back in session, patrol was focused on traffic safety in school Written Warnings 100
zones and around common bus stop locations. These efforts were not only
to enforce traffic laws, but also to serve as a reminder for those traveling in | Infractions 43
our town that many more children were near the roads. The effort resulted
in an increase of approximately 100% of traffic stops over the previous Verbal Warnings 336
month.
Misdemeanor 24
78-Officer Caler with 69 stops
86-Off. Scarpa with 50 stops
82-Officer Rogers with 31 stops
87-Officer Donovan with 31 stops
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Home Health Aid Fraud
Officer Lapkowski conducted a lengthy investigation resulting in the arrest of an individual for
Fraud, Identity Theft, and Forgery. At the time of the incident the suspect was employed as a home
health aid for the elderly victim. The investigation determined that the suspect made multiple at-
tempts to open credit cards in the victims name, forged a personal check, and made unauthorized
purchases using the victims identity.
Disturbance at Crystal Mall
On September 2, 2022 at approximately 7:15pm officers responded to a store in the Crystal Mall for
report of 4 females fighting, one with a knife. Officers responded and located all of the involve indi-
viduals, with many of them fleeing the scene prior to arrival. Officers determined through witnesses
and video that one of the females was attacked by 2 others and no knife was involved. The 2 sus-
pects were subsequently arrested.
MV Stop Leads to Weapons and Drugs
On September 9, 2022 at approximately 2:45am Officer Caler attempted to conduct a motor vehicle
stop. The vehicle initially sped up in an attempt to flee, but stopped a short distance later. The opera-
tor and passenger were both 18 years-old and investigation lead to the discovery of a bag of mariju-
ana, and a facsimile firearm in the possession of the passenger. The passenger was arrested and the
operator was cited for motor vehicle violations,
Regional! Marine Patrol Boat
+ Members of the Marine patrol continued scheduled patrols throughout the month, focusing on
boating safety in the surrounding waters and security of the Millstone Security Zone. Regularly
scheduled patrols have concluded for the season, but the boat remains ready for any emergency
situation that may arise.
+ Seasonal maintenance and repairs were performed by Sgt Firmin and Det. Bonkowski to prepare
the boat for the winter season
POLICE

Monthly Report September 2022
WATERFORD EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS
DOG BITES
INFRACTIONS
WRITTEN WARNINGS
ANIMALS REDEEMED
ANIMALS ADOPTED
ANIMALS DOA
EUTHANIZED
ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN
DONATIONS TAKEN IN
$
67 30
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ny OF NY FF OO DO NY WW
165.00 $ 440.00
60.00 $ 355.00

1) On 09/15/2022 your Animal Control Officers participated in a training class
on warrant writing, ACO’s are statutorily mandated to complete a certain
number of hours of training each year.
2) DEEP officers completed their investigation into the alleged “poisoning” of
coyotes in East Lyme, as reported on social media by a citizen. Their
investigation found NO EVIDENCE of any poison in the system of the single
deceased coyote they found.

3) Sadly, after 11 years and over 14000 facebook followers, our Waterford-
East Lyme Animal Control facebook page had to be shut down due to
facebook automatic updates and requirements our old page was listed as a
business page and as such, facebook wanted us to “prove” we were
authorized to post on the page. We could not provide them with
documentation acceptable to their computerized responses. We could not
actually speak to a human and could not even reply to their automated
emails, we have started a new page set as a government organization.
4) On 09/12/22 a citizen of East Lyme passed away, leaving behind two cats,
the remaining family was unable to care for the cats. Sadly, these two
senior cats had been living in a garage with very little human interaction
other than being fed. They were overweight, extremely matted and un
socialized to the point that they had become feral, they were not utilizing a
litter box. We were unable to safely put our hands on the cats without
them attempting to attack. As it would have been unsafe and irresponsible
to adopt these cats back into the public, these cats were humanely
euthanized.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
September 2022 1 f
Recruiting/Internships: Intern Jenna Bennett had her orientation and tour of the police
department. She attended a Police Commission Meeting and the 5K Foot Pursuit. She
shadowed dispatch, day shift patrol, CSO Hunt, the records department, evening shift
patrol and Traffic Officer Nickerson.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 9 follow-ups with DV victims. Reviewed DV
reports with LT Silva to make sure they were completed properly. Attended the Quarterly
DV Update Meeting. Attended a SafeFutures meeting for an introduction with their staff.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited multiple offices at Town Hall, the Waterford Library and the
Jordan Fire Department. Spoke about facility K-9s at CIT training. Visited Bacon Academy
High School due to the untimely death of a student. Attended the September 11%
Remembrance Ceremony and the Scouts Bike Rode with Officer Devine.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Attended CLMS’s Open House Night. Spoke about traffic
stop safety to teen drivers at Rae’s Driving School. Waterford Walmart donated
lunchboxes and they were given t i i
Officer Wellness: Worked evening shift for Hodges to interact with evening and midnight
officers. Attended a funeral for a family member of a Waterford Police Officer and had
Hodges interact with the family. Organized a ju-jitsu class where Officer Bunce taught self-
defense tactics. Organized a meeting for the Peer Support Team to meet with a
representative of the town’s employee assistance program.
Interaction with Senior Services: Attended a Senior Health Fair, Coffee with a Vet,
National Senior Services Luncheon and two Senior Services day programs.
Rotary Club: Joined the Waterford Rotary Club and attended the monthly meeting.
Assisted members in donating dictionaries to Great Neck School students.
5K Foot Pursuit: Organized a 5K race for community members and officers. $3,393 was
raised for the Waterford Police Union’s fund to donate to WHS scholarships.
Interaction with Youth Services: Attended three Youth Services after school programs.
Autism/Cognitive Issues Programs: Completed follow-up telephone calls for all registered
participants of both programs.
coSMILE Conference: Made a presentation about Hodges’s role in our agency at a
community policing conference to officers from around the United States and Canada.

SHORELINE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION TEAM
WHEREAS, Section 7-148 cc of the Statutes of the State of Connecticut authorizes
municipalities to enter into interlocal agreements; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that the prevention, detection and enforcement
of motor vehicle moving violations, driving under the influence violations and other violations
can best be served by the creation of a regional approach to law enforcement, resulting in better
coordination and less duplication in law enforcement efforts and resources; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities recognize that investigation of a serious injury or
fatal motor vehicle crashes normally requires an investigator to have specialized training and that
the trained investigator is a resource, which may be shared and utilized by other members of the
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that an interlocal agreement is beneficial in
order to protect the safety and well-being of the citizens of the respective municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities wish to cooperate on providing police services and
in pursuing grants and raising monies to obtain capital resources in furtherance of these goals
under the terms of this agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned municipalities, acting by their respective chief executive
officers, duly authorized, mutually agree, pursuant to this Interlocal agreement (hereafter,
“Agreement”) to establish the Shoreline TRAFFIC Accident Reconstruction Team (hereafter
“START”) in accordance with the following:
ARTICLE ONE: PROVISION OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
|. The chief executive officers of the undersigned municipalities hereby delegate to the chiefs
of police of their respective municipalities the authority to determine when the provision of
police personnel and equipment best serves the purposes of this agreement.
2. The participating chiefs, hereinafter collectively designated and referred to as the "Board",
shall meet periodically as determined by the needs of the Unit, but at least once per year, and
each Chief of Police shall have an equal vote on decisions affecting the administration of the
START.
3. The chiefs of police, collectively, as the decision-making authority, have the responsibility
for the coordination of grant applications and the administration of funding awards and other
initiatives.
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4, The Board anticipates and agrees to make resources available for at least one full or partial
deployment per quarter of personnel and equipment pursuant to this agreement for the
duration of this agreement, Additional deployments are authorized, without further action,
by the mutual consent of the participating municipalities,
5, During the deployment of personnel and equipment pursuant to this agreement, the officers
so deployed shall be deemed members of their respective departments acting to further the
goals of this agreement and each shall have the same powers, duties, privileges and
immunities as are conferred on the police officers of the municipality in whose jurisdiction
the Unit or any of its officers is operating.
6. During an START enforcement deployment, it is expected that the undersigned
municipalities shall provide at a minimum the following quantity of personnel and
equipment:
One or more police officers and one or more marked and/or
unmarked police vehicles.
7. During a START crash investigation deployment, it is expected that the undersigned
municipalities shall provide at a minimum the following quantity of personnel and
equipment:
One or more police officers trained in advanced crash investigation and/or
reconstruction and one or more marked and/or unmarked police vehicles,
8. A municipality may elect not to participate in a deployment if it has a good faith reason to do
so. However, each municipality, in its discretion, may determine the extent of its
participation in any deployment through the specific assignment of personnel and equipment.
9, The Board shail appoint collectively a supervisor ftom one of the participating departments
to function as the START Unit Commander. The Unit Commander must at least hold the
rank of sergeant in his/her department. The Board acknowledges appointment of a Unit
Commander is necessary to maintain continuity of the unit and its members especially in the
area of serious injury and fatal crash investigation. It will be preferable that the Unit
Commander have experience and training in the area of advanced crash investigation and/or
reconstruction. An administrative supervisor will be assigned to oversee each of the START
teams. The administrative supervisor will also act as the START Unit Commander when
the Unit Commander is not present. The team supervisors must meet the same conditions
as set forth for the START Unit Commander.
10. The START Unit Commander will act as the liaison between the departments for all
activities of the unit.
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11. During each full deployment, the host municipality, which is the municipality requesting the
services, shall make every effort to provide a sergeant or higher-ranking officer to coordinate
operations with the START Unit Commander while in the field.
12. It is understood that smailer scale deployments or partial deployments between two or more
agreement members may take place under this agreement.
ARTICLE TWO: DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
1. All personnel assigned to a deployment shall be subordinate to the host department’s
supervising officer.
2. Each officer assigned to START shall wear the officer's regular department uniform or the
unit’s approved uniform.
3. All non-custodial citations issued pursuant to this agreement shall be processed through the
issuing officer’s department. All custodial arrests or investigations shall be processed in a
manner designated by the host agency.
4, The host agency shall prepare and distribute to all participating departments an operations
plan for each planned deployment of a non-emergency nature.
ARTICLE THREE: REIMBURSEMENT AND LIABILITY
1. Each participating municipality agrees that it shall be responsible for its respective police
department expenses incurred while participating in each deployment, whether that
municipality’s equipment and personnel was operating within or without its own
jurisdiction. Any entitlement to reimbursement, except as stated herein, is hereby waived by
the chief executive officer of each municipality that is a party to this agreement. Such
expenses may include, but are not limited to:
a) The actual payroll (including overtime) cost to the municipalities of all personnel
assigned;
b) The replacement cost of all equipment lost, destroyed or made unavailable for
further service as a result of proper use ina START deployment. Nothing in this
section waives a municipality’s right to seek reimbursement for equipment lost or
destroyed negligently, recklessly, willfully, or purposefully.
c) Fuel and maintenance for police cars;
d) The cost of repairing damaged equipment;
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e) Awards for death, disability or injury to personnel arising as a result of services
provided pursuant to this agreement to the extent that such awards exceed
Worker’s Compensation coverage;
f) Workers Compensation claims as set forth in C.G.S, 31-275, et seq.;
g) Survivor’s benefits as set forth in C.G.S. 7-323,
2, In the event outside funding becomes available to pay for the expenses of the municipalities
operating under this agreement such funds shall be allocated among the participating
municipalities on a proportional cost basis agreed to in advance, This does not include
subrogation. The proportional cost basis may be adjusted to each deployment or initiative
depending on the location of the host, number of personnel assigned to the deployment by
each agency, etc.
3. The services performed under this agreement shall be deemed for public and governmental
purposes, and all immunities from liability enjoyed by the local government within its
boundaries shall extend to its participation under this agreement outside its boundaries.
4. Each municipality shall indemnify and hold harmless the other municipalities to this
agreement from all claims, including, but not limited to, third party claims, for property
damage or personal injury (including death) which may arise out of and be attributable to a
municipality or to the actions of those acting on behalf of each municipality. Each town shall
be liable only for their own percentage of negligence as determined by the courts or ajury,
ARTICLE FOUR: APPOINTMENT OF A DEPOSITORY MUNICIPALITY, PURSUIT
OF REGIONAL GRANT INITIATIVES, AND REVENUE SHARING/USAGE
1. Appointment ofa Depository Municipality; Functions of Depository Municipality
a) The Board of START shall mutually select a depository municipality from one of the
members of START which shall receive and hold in trust for START all monies obtained
by START from grants or other sources. Said monies shall be held in a special revenue
account (hereafter, the "START Joint Account") or an account with like budgetary
permissions that will allow the convenient use of said funds as needed by START. The
depository municipality agrees, in furtherance of the goals of this agreement, to pass any
ordinance or resolution required by its own municipal Charter in order to effectuate the
creation of said START Joint Account.
b) Upon a request from any member municipality, the depository municipality shall provide
an accounting of all funds contained in the START Joint Account.
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¢) Upon affirmative vote of two-thirds of the member municipalities, the depository
municipality may be changed. Upon a vote to change the depository municipality, the
prior depository municipality shall, within 60 days of said vote, turn over all funds and
provide a full accounting to the successor depository municipality.
d) In the event that a depository municipality withdraws from START or no longer wishes
to serve in said capacity, a successor depository municipality shall be appointed by the
members of START. At such time, the prior depository municipality shall, within 60
days of said appointment, turn over all funds and equipment purchased with funds from
the Shared Revenue Account to the successor municipality. The prior depository
municipality shall, within 60 days, provide a full accounting, and an itemized list of
transferred equipment to the successor depository municipality.
2. Pursuit of Regional Grant Initiatives, Development of Capital Goals
a) .It shall be an essential function and purpose of START to pursue grants and other
initiatives to raise monies in order to purchase capital resources to further the purposes of
this agreement.
b) From time to time, and as necessary, START shall meet to develop a short-term (1 year)
and long term (5-year) capital plan for the START. The monies raised pursuant to this
agreement shall be utilized to further the capital goals set by START.
3. Revenue Sharing
a) All revenue raised and remitted to the START Joint Account shall be shared and used for
the collaborative and joint purposes of the START. Nothing in this provision shal! be
construed to conflict with or alter the reimbursement or funding provisions of Article III
regarding deployments.
b) Expenditures from the START Joint Account of $500 or less can be made by the Unit
Commander, without prior approval. All expenditures greater than $500 from the
START Joint Account shall require the unanimous vote of all START member
municipalities in writing via electronic mail (e-mail).
c) Any property obtained with funds from the START Joint Account shall be considered
property of the depository municipality, held for the benefit of itself and all other START
municipalities. No property obtained with monies from the START Joint Account or
with funds attributable to said account shall be sold, modified, gifted, or otherwise
transferred without the unanimous vote of all member municipalities in writing.
d) Any depository municipality which misappropriates funds from the START Joint
Account or otherwise disposes of property obtained with START funds in violation of
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this section shal] be liable to all of the other member municipalities for the loss to
START and any and all costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees, incurred in
recovering said funds or property from the depository municipality or any other third
party.
e) Funds from the START Joint Account are intended for equipment and services for the
unit and shall not be used to pay salary or overtime to START members.
ARTICLE FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS
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The Chief of Police of the municipality providing assistance may, if necessary to protect the
safety and well-being of said municipality, recall any personnel or equipment provided
pursuant to this agreement.
Withdrawal from this agreement by any municipality hereto shall be made by thirty (30)
days’ written notice to all other municipalities but shall not terminate the agreement among
the remaining municipalities.
If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable,
then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the
validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes
any and all prior understandings, negotiations, and agreements whether written or oral,
between them respecting the written subject matter, hereof.
. This Agreement, to the extent permitted herein, shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the parties hereto and any and all successors and assigns.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and relevant
ordinances and regulations of the State of Connecticut and the participating municipalities,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as follows:
TOWN OF EAST LYME: BY:
First Selectman Kevin Seery
Dated:
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TOWN OF WATERFORD: BY:
First Selectman Robert Brule
Dated:
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FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordctorg
October 13, 2022
Mr. David Campo, Town Clerk
Waterford Town Hall
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Re: Police Commission meeting dates for calendar year 2023
Dear Mr. Campo:
The following is a list of regular scheduled meeting dates for the Board of Police Commission
Meetings for the year 2023 as approved at the October 11, 2022 Police Commission Meeting.
The meetings are scheduled for Monday unless otherwise noted, and will commence at 5:00 p.m.
It is important to note that all traffic related issues will be conducted during the regular scheduled
Police Commission Meetings.
FANUARY 9, 2023 JULY 10, 2023
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 AUGUST 14, 2023
MARCH 13, 2023 SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
APRIL 10, 2023 OCTOBER 10, 2023
MAY 8, 2022 NOVEMBER 13, 2023
JUNE 12, 2022 DECEMBER 11, 2023
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary