Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
2/13/2023 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: January 9, 2023 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank you letter from L.E.C.
b. Retirement letter from LT Timothy Silva
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's report:
a. K9 Reports for January
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Youth Report for January
Investigative Services Report for January
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Training Report for January
e. Records Report for January
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Community Service Officer Report for January
Patrol Report for January
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Animal Control Report for January
Community Engagement Report for January
Old Business:
a. Police Chief Selection Process
New Business
a. Mutual Police Assistance Compact
b. Interns Introductions
c. Presentation of Chief's Awards to Officer Fredricks and Chaplain Parise

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MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
January 9 at 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 8683 5216
PRESENT: Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner Brule, Commissioner C. Gamble,
Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock via Zoom
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT T. Silva, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland,
Sgt T. Gelinas, Traffic Officer J. Nickerson, Training Officer N. Surdo
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 Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to
accept the minutes from the December 12, 2022 Regular Meeting. Passed unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Commission Report was received.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for December
December report was received.
b. Youth Reports for December
December report was received.
c. Investigative Services for December
December report was received.
d. Training Report for December
December report was received.
e. Records Report for December
December report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for December
December report was received.
g. Patrol Report for December
December report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for December
December report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for December
December report was received.
j. Officer Wellness Quarterly Report
Quarterly Report was received.

OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion of the status of the Chief of Police Selection Policy. Commissioner Dimmock
requested a copy the current Chief of Police job description from Human Resources and obtained
a copy of Montville’s Chief of Police job description as well. Commissioner Dimmock said he
amended the Educational Requirements section of the policy. It was decided that this item will
remain on the agenda for discussion at the next BOPC Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Brule to enter into
Executive session for personnel discussion at 5:24 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Chief Balestracci, LT Silva, LT VanOverloop and LT Ferland were included in the Executive
Session.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 5:46 p.m., no votes or actions were taken while in
Executive Session.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Sheridan and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary

L.E.C. of Conn., Inc.
CHIEF PATRICK DALEY 11 STOTT AVE.
Norwich Police Department NORWICH, CT 06360
President TELEPHONE (860) 887-1214
CHIEF JEFFREY HOTSKY FAX (680) 887-0421
Mohegan Tribal Police Department E-MAIL: info@lec-ct.org
Vice President http://www.lawenforcementcouncil.org
CHIEF LOUIS J. FUSARO JR.
Groton Town Police Department
Secretary WILFRED J. BLANCHETTE III
Director
CHIEF CHRISTOPHER FERACE
Putnam Police Department CAROL A. MORIN
Treasurer 
Administrator
January 18, 2023
JAMES P. DEVENY
Training Coordinator
Chief Marc Balestracci
Waterford Police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, CT. 06385
Chief Balestracci,
January 17, 2023 was Day 1 of the Eastern Regional Police Academy. This day was the
culmination of months of hard work and preparation by the Law Enforcement Council staff, our
member departments, our department deans and our staff instructors. In order to properly
indoctrinate our recruits into the police family, Day 1 is typically a bit more intense and creates
an environment of controlled chaos, seeing if our recruits can work through the stress and
become a team. In order to create this controlled chaos, a select lineup of police officers was
chosen from our member departments to welcome our recruits. Lieutenant David Ferland
represented the Waterford Police Department in this welcoming ceremony. These supervisors
and officers were instrumental in providing an active but safe Day 1 for our new recruits. The
positive image they portrayed, along with their competence as police officers, was certainly
representative of the professionalism displayed daily by the members of your department. The
members of the Law Enforcement Council sincerely thank you for allowing them to be a part of
this historic day; Session 1 of the Eastern Regional Police Academy.
eo ae and Sincerely,
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Wilfréd-J.|Blanchette III
Carol Morin

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
Marc Balestracci (860) 442-9451 TEL
Police Chief mbalestracci@waterfordct.org
Lt. Timothy A. Silva
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
Monday, February 6, 2023
Chief Marc Balestracci
Town of Waterford police Department
41 Avery Lane
Waterford, Connecticut 06385
Dear Chief Marc Balestracci:
Please accept this letter as official notice of my intent to retire, effective Friday, June 9, 2023 at
4:00 P.M. This date coincides with my regular Monday through Friday workweek.
The Town of Waterford, Human Resources Director, informed me that my eligibility date for full
retirement would be May 26, 2023.
| have entered all my prospective time off through June 7, 2023. | will be in the office on June 8 and
June 9 to turn over all Town owned equipment and prepare for separation from service.
If any additional documentation is required, please let me know.
Sincerely,
UV RAS
Lt. Timothy A. Silva
Cc: Christine Walters, Town of Waterford Human Resource Director
www.waterfordpolice.org

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
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Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received 2 complaints for speeding and traffic light violations. The complaints were of
already known issue locations and are continuously under watch by patrol. Several questions were brought
forward by Neighborhood Watch via SGT Mike Fedor. The complaints/questions were answered and were long
term solutions not anything with immediate needs. (Involving signage, known intersection issues and traffic lights
on state roads)
Road Permits
No new Road Permits were received. This is the normal lull in road permits which will pick back up in early spring.
Trailer Display Signs
The Speed signs were deployed on Oswegatchie Road. Our display signs were utilized in several locations with
various safe driving messages.
Proposed Building Projects
No new plans were received. T.O. and Chief Balestracci attended a meeting with State DOT regarding emergency
shut down routes involving Waterford roadways. Other items brought up in the meeting are possible long term
“road diet” programs on State Roads.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
K-9 Activity Report
January 2023
| K-9 Neo
Monthly Uses: 5 Training
2023 Uses: 5 Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 01/17
& 01/31 in obedience, tracking, building
K-9 Ozzy search, and aggression.
Monthly Uses: 1
2023 Uses: 1
K-9 Usage
Neo
¢ On 01/05/2023 K-9 Neo was deployed for a vehicle search during a motor vehicle stop
and showed a positive alert for the presence of narcotics, and crack cocaine was located
inside the center console.
¢ On 01/18/2023 K-9 Neo was utilized for an exterior open air sniff of a vehicle stopped by
Officer DiFusco.
¢ On 01/21/2023 Officer Epps and K-9 Neo assisted Ledyard Police with a track for an op-
erator who fled from a MVA. K9 Neo’s track led to a residence in their town, where it
was believed the operator went inside the residence.
¢ On 01/22/2023 Officer Epps and K-9 Neo responded to an accident in our town where it
was believed narcotics were inside the vehicle. Probable cause jgugeay es
was developed, the vehicle was searched, and narcotics were
located inside the vehicle. When K-9 Neo arrived an interior
search of the vehicle was conducted and he showed a positive
indication where the narcotics were previously located.
Ozzy
+ On 01/28/2023 K-9 Ozzy was utilized for an exterior open air
sniff and an interior search of a vehicle.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
January 2023
@ SRO Lane and SRO Malbaurn continue to attend many school sporting events, to include bas-
ketball games and wrestling matches, outside of school hours, often on their personal time to
show support for the students and develop relationships within the community.
¢ SRO Malbaurn and SRO Lane conducted numerous meetings with parents during the month
involving various concerns including behavior ? 4
issues while at school and social media issues.
¢ SRO Lane coordinated and hosted a regional
SRO meeting with the juvenile court and SRO
Malbaurn to learn about the changing laws
and communicate about calls for service and
trends amongst different towns.
¢ Both SRO’s dealt with several mental health
concerns involving students that were ad-
dressed during the month including two emer-
gency committals for suicidal ideations and
weekly meetings with the school’s mental
health personnel to discuss any incidents that
occurred over the weekend.
¢ SRO Lane met with Friendship School personnel to discuss safety protocols and how to improve
their safety policies and procedures within the school.
¢ SRO Malbaurn assisted the New London Police Department and the Montville Police Depart-
ment with incidents in their town that involved numerous Waterford High School Students.
Month at a Glance
1— Home Visits
8— CAD Report
5— Case Reports
0- Arrests
SRO Lane & SRO Malbaurn continue to meet and talk with students on a daily basis for school, personal, and social
related topics in an effort to develop lasting relationships between the department and the youth in our community.

THE WATERFOROAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
January 2023
As of the month of January 2023 the Investigative Services Division was working or assisting
with 20 active investigation .
Current Active Investigations (18 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 JV Sex Assault—1 Fraud—1
Burglary—3 Larceny—1 Untimely—4
Pistol Permits—1 Crypto Scam—1 THC & Pills—1
Narcotics—2 Suicide—2
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Amount Recovered - Search Sex Arrests
Numbers Investigated Seized Warrants Assaults
9 $35,000.00 $0.00 2 3 1
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Background
Deaths Checks
0 0 1 1 0 0

THE WATERFOROAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
January 2023
January 2023 Arrests:
Robert Ardoin— 44 years old, of New York, was arrested and charged as a Fugitive from Justice in violation
of 54-169. Ardoin had previously been arrested for burglary and extradited from New York. Once arrested
for our charges it was learned he had an outstanding arrest warrant in New Jersey for similar crimes. He was
arrested at court and remains in custody at Corrigan Correctional Institute in Uncasville, CT
January 2023 Investigations:
e Det. Bonkowski executed a search warrant related to the Motor Sports Nation burglary from November
2022. This search warrant was for location information related to suspects developed over the course of
the investigation.
e Detective Carroll executed 3 search warrants for financial records related to an on-going fraud
investigation. The results have identified a victim of the same fraud who resides in New York.
e Detectives had opened 2 Narcotics Investigations. These cases were initiated from complaints and traffic
stops
e Detective O’Connell was called to the scene of a burglary with a value of approximately $35,000.00 in
loss reported. The scene was processed and documented. The investigation is on-going.
e Annually the Investigative Services members reach out to local “At Risk” businesses, such as jewelry,
convenience, and liquor stores to discuss crime trends, become familiar with new surveillance equipment
and conduct security assessments. This process was begun and will continue through March of 2023.
e Through the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Intelligence Meeting (SECT-RISM) hosted at the
Waterford Police Department, Investigative Services members became aware of recent crime trends
across Connecticut and Rhode Island, that are targeting Asian owned businesses. The Owners of these
businesses are followed and targeted for burglary and home invasion crimes on the belief these owners
hold a large amount of cash rather than use bank deposits. Members have begun speaking with owners
on the trends and discussed options related to home/business security.
Task Force Report:
e TFO Rodriguez was officially sworn in with the Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF).
e VCTF members captured of 2 violent offenders who collectively had 9 outstanding warrants.
e VCTF executed 3 search warrants resulting in drug arrests.
e While conducting surveillance on known gang members the VCTF located two vehicles which were involved in gang
related shootings in New London and Norwich.
e VCTF had 4 drug arrests

THE WATERFOROAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
January 2023
January 2023 Neighborhood Watch:
The monthly Neighborhood Watch Meeting was held on Saturday January 14. 2023 in person in the
Waterford Police Department Training Room. The following neighborhoods were present: Pleasure Beach,
North Rd, Myrock Ave, North RD, Trumbull Rd and Roxwood.
The following topics were discussed during the meeting:
e Car thefts were discussed, specifically recent incidents (last month or so) in the area of Pleasure Beach
and Fog Plain Rd. Prevention is key, lock car doors and don’t leave valuables in plain view.
e Trumbull Rd discussed the previous reckless driving complaints. There have been no incidents.
e Roxwood- Operator of reckless Chevy Tahoe had been spoken to by Sgt Mike Fedor. No repeat incidents
reported.
e Owners of the large white truck with loud exhaust were spoken to by Sgt Mike Fedor about several
complaints regarding its operation. No new incidents reported.
e North Rd wanted to thank the WPD and Public Works for their speedy response recently when a tree fell
and blocked the road.
e North RD reported the operator of the dirt bike appears to be operating it with less frequency. Concern he
is going into town land behind North RD to cut down trees.
e Myrock Ave is requesting a No Parking sign that is located just in from Willetts Ave. The location is very
close to the first driveway and causes issues when cars park in the legal area, making it difficult for the
resident to swing their car out to exit driveway.
e Concern over traffic backing up on Willett’s Ave. The light appears to have trouble handling the amount
of traffic on the road. (see #11)
e Question about where the nip bottle money goes to.
e Ongoing issues with vehicles traveling north on RTE 32 in the right lane, going through the red light and
continuing onto 395 (see #11)
e While there are no concrete plans, the state is continuing to look at updating intersections on state
roads such as Rte 32 @ Old Norwich and Rte | @ Willetts Ave. Upgrades could include road design and
traffic light updates using camera based technology to alternate lights with greater efficiency. If anyone
has questions they can reach out to Sgt. Fedor.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
ie! ~6TRAINING REPORT
JANUARY 2023
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: Waterford Police Department has opened up the hiring process
for both entry level and certified officer through March 31, 2023.
Recruit Andrew Reed was sworn into the Town of Waterford and has begun his po-
lice academy training. Class 1 of the Law Enforcement Council (LEC) Academy in
Norwich, CT started January 17th.
A representative from Charter Oak State College in New Britain came to the police
department and spoke with officers. Charter Oak State College offers all online as-
sociates, bachelors and masters degree programs in many disciplines.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
JANUARY 2023
Officer Eric Fredricks, Officer Nicholas Genung and Officer Noah Brown attended
a five-day Basic Instructor Development course held at the Waterford Police De-
partment. Officer Gilbert Maffeo instructed the officers in developing course ob-
jectives, creating a lesson plan and presenting a topic.
Officer Nicolas Surdo and Officer Patrick Epps attended a one-day Search and
Seizure for the Active Officer training at POSTC. The class was put on by the Dai-
gle Law Group (DLG) and focused on current legal updates.
Officer Robert Winters attended a two-day SWAT/Sniper Supervision course at
the Windsor Police Department. The course was hosted by Sniper craft Northeast
LLC and focused on establishing a program, writing policies, buying equipment,
organizing and documenting training, among many other important aspects of a
Recon element.
Officer Ian Donovan, Officer Mark Devine, Officer Christian Charron and Officer
Kylie Sangermano attended a two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving En-
forcement course. The class was held at the Waterford Police Department and in-
structed by Officer Gilbert Maffeo. The course focuses on general knowledge relat-
ed to drug impairment.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for January 2023
This activity reflects daily activity for the reporting month inclusive of; administrative and
court paperwork or processing, contact with members of the public, and state or federal
mandated reporting requirements.
Ticket/Written
Freedom of | Motor | Warrants | Phone | Walk in Background
Warning Information | Vehicle | (Entering | calls Lobby Check
Entries Requests | Accident or Window | Requests
Entries | clearing)
69 147 88 25 186 132 9
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
30 42 39 0 19 16 |
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
17 2 298

CSO Monthly Statistical Report
January 2023
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 18
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 18
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 8
Employment 2k
Miscellaneous 3
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 32
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 45
Pistol Permits Issued 4
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 33
> CSO Glenn has completed training and is working shifts
> CSO’s covered 66 shifts during the month
> CSO Griswold has returned from injury

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
January 2023
Motor Vehicle Accident / Drug & Gun Arrest
On January 22, 2023 at approximately 3:00pm officers were dispatched
to RTE 85 near the Montville Town Line for the report of a motor vehicle
accident with injuries. Responding officers arrived and located the
operators injured outside of their vehicles. While investigating the
accident, officers on scene located crack cocaine, crystal meth, a pound
of marijuana, illegal pills, and a firearm inside one of the vehicles. This
case and an arrest is pending.
Disabled Vehicle / Drug Arrest
On January 5, 2023 Officer Ewing was on patrol when he observed a
disabled vehicle on the shoulder of RTE 32. While speaking to the
operator, Officer Ewing observed multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia
inside the vehicle. Officer Ewing later searched the vehicle and located
crack cocaine inside. Officer Epps and K-9 Neo responded and K-9 Neo
searched the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics. The operator
was later arrested.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls 1539
Case Numbers 192
Arrests 53
Juvenile Arrests 3
Larcenies 2!
Arrest Warrants 9
Domestic Violence 5
Investigations
Traffic Crash 32
DUI Investigations 5
EDP/Welfare 35
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School Checks 60
Motor Vehicle 310
Stops
Written Warnings 57
Infractions 36
Verbal Warnings 202
Misdemeanor 15
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
94-Officer Ewing with 52 stops
86-Officer Scarpa with 40 stops
73-Officer Epps with 28 stops
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Motor Vehicle Accident Arrests
On January 26, 2023 an arrest was made in regards to the motor vehicle accident involving a pedes-
trian that occurred on December 21, 2022. The suspect turned himself into the police department
and was charged with Evading Responsibility.
On January 30, 2023 an arrest was made in regards to a motor vehicle accident with serious injuries
that occurred in November 8, 2022 on RTE 85. The suspect turned himself into the police depart-
ment and was charged with Assault in the Second Degree with a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endanger-
ment First Degree, Operating Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol, and Reckless Driving.
Theft Investigation Arrest
On January 18, 2023 the suspect from Officer Devine’s previous theft investigation was arrested.
The suspect had stolen multiple walkway/landscape lights from various units of a condominium
complex that occurred during the month of December.
Embezzlement Arrest
On January 3, 2023 Officer Caler was dispatched to the Dollar General Store for the report of an em-
ployee stealing money from the company. While investigating the case, Officer Caler was able to
determine that the employee had stolen over $6,500 in cash by not bringing multiple deposits to the
bank, and rather keeping them. After speaking to the suspect, Officer Caler determined the suspect
stole the money to support a heroin addiction. The suspect was later arrested and charged with Lar-
ceny 3rd Degree: Embezzlement.
Shoplifting / Warrant Assist Arrest
On January 25, 2023 at approximately 6:30pm officers were dispatched to JCPenney in the Crystal
Mall for a suspicious person in the store that they believed to be actively stealing. Officer Surdo was
the first on scene and located a male outside JCPenney carrying merchandise. During the course of
his investigation, Officer Surdo determined that the merchandise the male was carrying was stolen
from JCPenney. Officer Surdo also determined that the suspect had an active arrest warrant out of
the Middletown Police Department. Other officers arrived and assisted Officer Surdo. The suspect
was subsequently arrested for stealing, and then later transferred to the custody of the Middletown
Police Department.

Monthly Report January 2023
WATERFORD EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE 58 18
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS
DOG BITES
INFRACTIONS
WRITTEN WARNINGS
ANIMALS REDEEMED
ANIMALS ADOPTED
ANIMALS DOA
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ANIMALS PROCESSED TOTAL
TOTAL MONEY TAKEN IN S 0.00 S 60.00
DONATIONS TAKEN IN S 0.00 S$ 15.00

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WE lost another two cats to distemper in the beginning of the month, but
about a month has gone by since our feline distemper outbreak at the
shelter. While most shelters would have euthanized every cat in the
building to eradicate this disease, we chose to fight and try and save the
cats we could, of the 13 cats in the shelter at the time, we lost a total of 7
cats and were able to save 6 of them through vaccinations and isolation
protocols.
1/12/23 a dog that has been at the shelter for several months with no
interest was taken to the vet to be neutered with donated money. Once at
the vet, it was discovered that the dog had severe heart worm disease.
Because of this, the dog could not be safely anesthetized for the surgery.
Speaking to the vet, it was discovered that the cost for treating this illness
would be about $5000.00 and take 24 months. Sadly, | could not justify this
expense for the town and the decision was made to humanely euthanize
the dog. This is the worst part of our job. As we always do, we stayed with
him to provide him comfort as he passed.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
January 2023
Recruiting/Internships: Intern Dec had his orientation and a tour of the police
department. He shadowed dispatch and CSO Bertrand. Anthony Jessuck was interviewed
and selected to be our WHS intern. He had his orientation and a tour of the police
department. He shadowed dispatch and the records department.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Attended three events at the Waterford Library. Visited the WHS
Wrestling Team, WHS Special Education class, Groton Middle School, Great Neck School
and Quaker Hill School. Assisted Syracuse Police in starting their facility dog program.
Spoke to Oswegatchie School Kindergarten students about caring for animals.
Trespass Notices: Obtained a letter from Target’s property owners that provides officers
permission to ask panhandlers to leave their property. Assisted with the removal of
squatters on Target’s property to get them permeant housing.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 7 follow-ups with DV victims.
Officer Wellness: After the passing of a WPD officer, acted as the liaison officer between
WPD and the officer’s family. This included helping the family in planning the services and
organizing fundraisers. Assisted in various peer support functions (debriefs, EAP &
additional peer support officers). Brought K-9 Hodges to dispatch and all shifts’ roll calls
for support.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Spoke to WHS students about juvenile crimes. Hodges was
used to calm a CLMS student. Attended the regional SRO meeting. Went to Great Neck
School for Youth Promise and Read to Hodges. Spoke about traffic stop safety at Rae’s
Driving School.
Neighborhood Watch: Attended monthly meeting to assist Det. Sgt. Fedor.
Interaction with Youth Services: Attended four after school programs.
Autism Awareness Programs: 1 participant was added to the Autism Awareness Program.
Citizen’s Academy: Assisted Bristol Police with a revamp of their Citizen’s Academy.
Interaction with Senior Services: Spoke to seniors about crime prevention at AHPEA and
Victoria Gardens.
Harlem Wizards Game: Played on the Waterford community team against the Harlem
Wizards to fundraise for Great Neck School.

WHEREAS. Section 7-277a of the Connecticut General Statutes authorizes
municipalities to enter into agreement with each other for mutual police assistance.
WHEREAS, Section 7-277a as amended by Public Act No. 17-4 further
authorizes the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe to enter into
such agreements for mutual police assistance with one or more
municipalities, if such tribe entering into the agreement has a memorandum of
agreement in effect with the State of Connecticut regarding authority of the
tribe and its police department to exercise police powers pursuant to Section
7-294a 7-294e;
WHEREAS, for the purposes of this agreement such tribes shall be included
in the meaning of “municipalities;" and
WHEREAS the undersigned municipalities wish to cooperate on mutual
police assistance under the terms of this compact.
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned municipalities, by and through their
respective chief executive officers, duly authorized, hereby mutually agree as
follows:

ARTICLE ONE. LOAN OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
1. Whenever the chief executive officer, or his or her designee, of any of the
municipalities participating in this compact determines it necessary in order to protect
the safety or well-being of his or her municipality, he or she may request police
assistance from any other participating municipality or municipalities as is necessary to
meet such situation. The chief executive officer of any participating municipality may
delegate to the chief of police or board of police commissioners of his municipality or
other duly constituted authority the power to request or furnish assistance pursuant to
this compact, with whatever limitations are deemed appropriate. Written notice of such
delegation shall be given to the municipalities participating in this compact.
2. All such requests shall be made to the chief executive officer of the
municipality from which assistance is sought. Such requests shall be made in writing,
but if necessary, requests may be oral in which case they shall be confirmed in writing
as soon as practicable by the requesting municipality.
3. The requests shall state the number of personnel, and the type and amount of
equipment required, and the purpose for which it is sought. It shall further state the
name, rank and location of the individual to whom the personnel of the municipality
providing the assistance shall report. It will be sufficient for a request for mutual police
assistance to be made through email to the municipality from which said assistance is
sought.

4. The requesting municipality shall record in writing the date and time of arrival,
assignment and release of all personnel provided pursuant to this compact. It shall
further record the date and time of receipt and return of any equipment loaned pursuant
to this compact. Such records shall be furnished to the municipality providing
assistance upon request.
5. The chief executive officer of any municipality providing assistance pursuant
to this compact, or the chief of police or board of police commissioners or other duly
constituted authority, if authorized by such chief executive officer, may, notwithstanding
any other provision or requirement of state or local law, provide such assistance in the
form of personnel or equipment as he/she deems consistent with the safety and well-
being of the providing municipality.
6. Any municipality providing assistance pursuant to this compact shall record
the names and time of dispatch and return of all personnel assigned pursuant to a
request for assistance. It shall further record a description of, as well as the date(s) of
loan and return of, any equipment assistance furnished, as well as a description of the
condition of such equipment immediately prior to the loan of and upon the return of such
equipment. All such records shall be furnished to the receiving municipality upon
request.
7. Personnel assigned pursuant to this compact shall be under the general
supervision of an officer of the municipality providing the assistance designated for the
purpose, subject to Section 8 of this compact.

ARTICLE TWO. DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
8. All personnel assigned pursuant to this compact shall, upon notification,
proceed immediately to the location to which they have been assigned and place
themselves under the direction of the officer indicated by the requesting
municipality. Such officer shall be in command of all personnel lent pursuant to this
compact, including the supervisory officer designated pursuant to Section 7 of this
compact. The providing municipality shall furnish personnel duly qualified to provide the
assistance requested.
9. All officers responding to a request for assistance shall proceed to the
requesting municipality for any necessary equipment.
10. All officers assigned pursuant to this compact shall remain on duty until
released by the commanding officer indicated by the requesting municipality, subject to
Section 16 of this compact.
11. All personnel provided pursuant to this compact, while acting in response to
a request for assistance, shall have the same powers, duties, privileges and immunities
as are conferred on the police officers of the municipality requesting assistance.

ARTICLE THREE. WAIVER OF REIMBURSEMENT
12. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 7-277a(a), each municipality
hereby agrees to waive reimbursement for expenditures incurred by it in providing
assistance pursuant to this Agreement, including without limitation payments for death,
disability or injury of employees and losses and damages to supplies or equipment
incurred in providing such assistance. Each municipality shall be fully responsible for its
own costs, whether monetary or in the form of goods or services, it incurs as a result of
its participation in this Agreement. Such costs may include, but are not limited to:
a. The actual payroll, including overtime, of the personnel
participating in activities hereunder.
b. The replacement or repair costs for any equipment lost, destroyed,
damaged or made unavailable as a result of participation in this
Agreement.
c. Fuel and maintenance costs for any vehicles and equipment used
hereunder.
d. Training costs arising from participation in this Agreement.
e. Workers’ compensation claims pursuant to the Connecticut Workers’
Compensation Act, Chapter 568 of Connecticut General Statutes and
any deductibles related thereto.
f. Awards made by a third party neutral (e.g., court or arbitrator of
competent jurisdiction) for death, disability or injury to employees
participating in compact related activities, and/or compensation under
any collective bargaining agreement or other policy or requirement of
the providing municipality, to the extent that such awards exceed
Worker's Compensation coverage.
g. Survivor's benefits pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 7-323e.
h. Heart and hypertension claims pursuant to Connecticut General
Statutes §§ 7-433a, et seq.

i. Costs arising from agreements, collective bargaining agreements,
contracts or obligations entered into by each municipality prior to
entering into this Agreement.
13. Each participating municipality shall indemnify and hold harmless the
other municipalities that are party to this compact from reckless, willful and/or intentional
acts, as well all third party death, injury or property damage claims arising from, and
solely identifiable to, the reckless, willful, intentional and/or negligent acts of such
indemnifying municipality. Each municipality shall be liable only for its percentage of
liability as determined by courts in instances in which the identity of a reckless, willful,
intentional and/or negligent act cannot be determined or in which neither municipality is
determined to be solely responsible. The indemnity obligations set forth herein shall
survive termination of this compact and/or a municipality's withdrawal from this
compact.
14. Should any of the municipalities participating in this compact
desire to effectuate its purpose by cooperating in the purchase and operation of law
enforcement equipment, costs and usage of such equipment shall be allocated as the
parties shall provide.
15. Participation in this compact does not bind any municipality to provide
assistance to any given request.

16. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the chief executive officer,
the chief of police or the board of police commissioners or other duly appointed
authority of the municipality providing the assistance may, if he, she or it feels it
necessary to protect the safety and well-being of the providing municipality, recall any
personnel or equipment provided pursuant to this compact.
17. Any controversy or claim between any of the municipalities that
are party to this compact arising out of or relating to the provisions of this compact or
the breach thereof shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in accordance with the
applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association and judgment upon the award
rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof. Each party involved in the arbitration shall be equally responsible
(proportionally split the costs) for all costs and fees related to same.
ARTICLE FOUR. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
18. All complaints of misconduct against officers provided pursuant to this
compact shall be promptly referred to the chief of police of the municipality employing
such officers for disciplinary action in accordance with the regular procedures of such
municipality. Each municipality shall make its officers available to and shall reasonably
cooperate with the other municipalities participating in this Agreement regarding internal
interviews/investigations/reviews being conducted by a participating municipality and/or
for interview in connection with any investigation and/or review of such complaints.

19. | Subject to the agreement of the municipalities that are then party to
this compact, and in accordance with Section 7-277a, any municipality in the State of
Connecticut may become a participant in this compact by duly executing a counterpart
thereof.
20. Any participating municipality may withdraw from this compact by
giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to all the other participating
municipalities. Withdrawal of one or more participants shall not void the compact so
long as two or more participants remain active in the compact. The withdrawal of a
participating municipality shall not release such municipality from any monetary or other
obligations with arose under this compact prior to its withdrawal, and/or which relate to
acts or omissions of or occurrences involving such municipality during its participation in
this compact. Withdrawal of one or more participants shall not terminate the compact
so long as two or more participants remain active in the compact.
1. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to
masculine, feminine or neuter, singular or plural, as the context may require
Dated at , Connecticut, this day of 20
TOWNICITY OF:
SIGNED BY:
Chief Executive Officer
TOWNICITY OF:
SIGNED BY:

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