Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Training Room at the Waterford Police Department
3/13/2023 5:00 pm
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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 Brian Gould, Bristol Chief of Police
Traffic Commission Review:
a. Residential Development located at 969 Hartford Turnpike
b. Traffic Control Signal and Pedestrian Control Feature Upgrades
Chief's report:
a. K9 Reports for February
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Youth Report for February
Investigative Services Report for February
Training Report for February
Records Report for February
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Community Service Officer Report for February
Patrol Report for February
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Animal Control Report for February
Community Engagement Report for February
j. Quarterly Peer Support and Officer Wellness Report

Old Business:
a.
Police Chief Selection Process
New Business
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b.
c.
d.
Mutual Police Assistance Compact
Temporary On Call Assignment
Budget Discussion/Transfers
Presentation of Officer of the Year Award to Officer Eric Fredricks

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

GBristol
CONNECTICUT
Pobice Department
CuieF OF POLIcE
Brian J. Gould
Waterford Police Department,
On October 12, 2022, Sergeant Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were shot and killed in
the line of duty while serving the City of Bristol. The men and women of the Bristol Police
Department, as well as the family and friends of Sergeant DeMonte and Officer Hamzy were
shocked and saddened beyond words at the senseless loss of these amazing men.
During our darkest hours, it was the outpouring of love and support from the organizations and
individuals in our community and beyond, that helped us through this most difficult time.
On behalf of the entire Bristol Police Department, please know how grateful we are to have had
your support during this tragedy. Your thoughtfulness and selfless caring can never be repaid. We
will always remember the sacrifices of Alex and Dustin, who were posthumously promoted to
the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant; and always strive to serve and protect the City of Bristol as
they did, with integrity and professionalism, in their honor.
Sincerely,
Brian J. Gould
Chief of Police
131 North Main Street | Bristol, Connecticut 06010
860.584.3011 | www.ci.bristol.ct.us

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC REPORT
° February 2023 ¢
Traffic Complaints:
The Traffic Officer (TO) received 3 Complaints for speeding, traffic light malfunction and crosswalk issues. Officer
Brown responded to these complaints via phone calls.
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 display signs and battery powered speed display signs were used throughout the town and placed by Officer
Brown.
Proposed Building Projects
Several new building permits/plans were received including a large scale project for Gurley Road (third revision),
a hotel on Willetts Ave and discussions regarding potential roadway changes to Route 85 were discussed during
the month. Plans will be reviewed, comments submitted and potential revisions made with concern to traffic
safety.
Officer Brown acted as the traffic officer in limited capacity due to the T.O. being on extended leave for the
month. Officer Brown is the T.O.’s backup officer and handled the necessary actions of the position efficiently
and professionally.

T-20 REV 3/16
: : OSTA No.: 152-2203-01
Report by: E. Flannery Date: 02/23 STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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Checked by: R. Pothering Date: 02/23 OFFICE OF THE
Recommended by: STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION Approved by OSTA
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION
See Previous Traffic Investigation Report Nos: REPORT
NIA Town of Waterford Date:
Requested by: David G. Sullivan, P.E., Location:
SLR International 969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85)
Corporation
How Requested: Certificate Application
Date: February 1, 2023
Executive Director
Recommendation:
In accordance with Section 14-311 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised, it is recommended that
the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) issue a certificate to Hendels RTE 85 Land, LLC for
a 360,488 square foot (284 units) residential (apartment) development with 506 parking spaces, to be
located at 969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) in the Town of Waterford, based on the following conditions.
These conditions are based on and refer to the following plans prepared by SLR International Corporation:
A: “OSTA Overall Site Plan; Proposed Multi-Family Residential Development; 969 Hartford
Turnpike (Route 85), Waterford, Connecticut”, Sheet Name OSTA, dated March 11, 2022, and last
revised November 16, 2022.
B: “Roadway Plan — Signing and Pavement Markings; Waterford Multifamily Residential
Development; Apartment Community; 969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85), Waterford,
Connecticut”, Sheet Name ROADWAY-SPM, dated July 12, 2022, and last revised November 16,
2022.
Cc: “Site Plan — Layout & Landscaping; Waterford Multifamily Residential Development; Apartment
Community; 969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85), Waterford, Connecticut”, Sheet Name LA-2, dated
September 20, 2021, and last revised November 16, 2022.
1. That the site driveway on Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) be constructed in substantial conformance with
the referenced plans.
2. That Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) be widened and reconstructed in substantial conformance with the
referenced plans.
3. That Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) be overlaid within the limits of the widening. The extent of the
overlay is to be determined by the Department of Transportation’s District 2 Office.
4. That the signs and pavement markings on the Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) site driveway be installed
and maintained in substantial conformance with the referenced plans and in accordance with the
“Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, latest edition.
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TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION REPORT
OSTA No.: 152-2203-01
Town of Waterford
That the signs and pavement markings on Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) and Cross Road be installed
in substantial conformance with the referenced plans and in accordance with the “Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices”, latest edition.
That all conflicting pavement markings in the area of roadway work be eradicated to the satisfaction of
the Department of Transportation.
That all pavement markings installed on State roads be of epoxy material or of a material as directed
by the Department of Transportation.
That intersection sight distances be provided and maintained from the site driveway on Route 85
(Hartford Turnpike) as shown on the referenced plans.
That all work on roadways that are owned and maintained by Town of Waterford be performed in
conformance with the standards and specifications of the Town.
. That the existing traffic signal on Route 85 (Main Street) at Cross Road (Intersection No. 152-221) be
revised, and replaced, if necessary, to accommodate the site driveway, revised phasing, and the revised
lane use configurations on Route 85 and Cross Road.
. That all roadway and drainage improvements within the State highway right-of-way be subject to
review by the Department of Transportation and all their requirements including those pertaining to
maintenance and protection of traffic be satisfied prior to the issuance of a permit for work within the
highway right-of-way.
. That any cutting, removal, or pruning of trees, shrubbery or vegetation situated partially or wholly
within the limits of the State highway right-of-way be in accordance with Department of
Transportation’s “Office of Maintenance Guidelines for Tree Maintenance and Removal.”
. That all utility relocations in the State highway right-of-way be at no cost to the State and in accordance
with the “Utility Accommodation Manual.”
. That future internal connections between the site property and adjacent properties be allowed and not
precluded subject to agreement between the property owners, and that no future access to the site
property from any adjacent properties be established without review and/or approval of the OSTA.
That an encroachment permit be obtained from the Department of Transportation’s District 2 Office
prior to performing any work within the State highway right-of-way. The permit forms must include
the applicable detailed construction plans. The District Office reserves the right to require additional
revisions as deemed necessary during the encroachment permit review process to meet the Department
of Transportation standards.
. That prior to the issuance of a Certificate, a copy of this report be recorded on the municipal land
records in accordance with the attached procedure. A copy of the Certificate shall be recorded on the
land records upon issuance and prior to the issuance of an encroachment permit.
. That prior to the issuance of a Certificate, a bond be posted and maintained in the amount of $1,540,000
to cover the costs of satisfying the conditions of this report involving State highways. Upon submission
of the final design plans, the dollar amount of this bond may be adjusted either upward or downward
during the encroachment permit review process.
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TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION REPORT
OSTA No.: 152-2203-01
Town of Waterford
That an application for building or foundation permits for any portion of this development not be
submitted to the Town of Waterford until a Certificate has been issued by the OSTA.
That the Town of Waterford shall not issue any building or foundation permits for any portion of this
site until a Certificate has been issued by the OSTA.
That an application for a certificate of occupancy for any portion of this development not be submitted
to the Town of Waterford until all the conditions of this report have been completed or subsequent
OSTA approval allows otherwise.
That the Town of Waterford shall not issue any certificates of occupancy for any portion of this
development until the all the conditions of this report have been completed or subsequent OSTA
approval allows otherwise.
That the OSTA reserves the right to require additional improvements or changes, as deemed necessary,
due to the development’s traffic in the future. The cost of any additional improvements or changes shall
be borne by the owner of the development.
Mr. David G. Sullivan, P.E., the applicant’s authorized representative, concurred with the above conditions,
on
, 2023.
Chief of Police Mare Balestracci, the Local Traffic Authority representative for the Town of Waterford,
concurred with the above conditions, on February XX, 2023.
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TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION REPORT
OSTA No.: 152-2203-01
Town of Waterford
Report of Findings
Town of Waterford
969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) Residential Development
Traffic Investigation Report No. 152-2203-01
Site Description:
The proposed development to be located at 969 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) in the Town of Waterford
will consist of 360,448 square feet (284 units) of residential (apartment) building space with 506 parking
spaces. The site is currently undeveloped with no previous approvals by the Office of the State Traffic
Administration (OSTA).
Access to the proposed site will be provided from a signalized, full access driveway on Route 85 (Hartford
Turnpike). The existing traffic signal at the intersection of Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) and Cross Road
(Intersection No. 152-221) will be revised, and replaced, if necessary, to accommodate the proposed site
driveway, revised phasing, and the revised lane use configurations on Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) and
Cross Road. Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) will be widened and re-striped in the vicinity of the proposed
site driveway to include an exclusive left turn on Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) eastbound, and an exclusive
right turn lane on Route 85 (Hartford Turnpike) westbound.
A bond in the amount of $1,540,000 will be required to cover the costs of the work required and outlined
under this approval.
Conclusion:
The proposed development with the proposed mitigation is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on
traffic conditions on the surrounding State highway network.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE, P.O. BOX 317546
NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06131-7546
Phone: (860) 594-2248
March 2, 2023
VIA E-MAIL
Dear Chief Elected Official:
Subject: Traffic Control Signal and Pedestrian Control Feature Upgrades
State Project No. 0172-0525
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) is developing plans to replace existing traffic control
signal equipment with new equipment and where applicable, upgrade the pedestrian control features (countdown
pedestrian indications, accessible pushbuttons, sidewalk ramps) to meet current Department standards at the locations
on the enclosed list. The Department will coordinate with the City/Town during the design phase. The design plans
for these projects are expected to be completed in May 2025 with a tentative advertising date for construction of July
2025.
It is the Department’s policy to notify City/Town officials and the public when such projects are undertaken. For that
reason, the Department requests that you inform local agencies and municipally-owned utilities of the proposed
improvements and advise this office of any local work to be coordinated. Also, please provide this office with any
available plans showing the locations of municipal underground utilities, such as sewer and water, in the area of the
project intersections.
It is important that the community share its concerns with the Department to assist in the project’s development. The
enclosed media release providing information on these projects is for your use and distribution to local officials and
other interested parties. It is not anticipated that an informational meeting or formal public hearing will be necessary
for these projects due to the limited nature of the proposed work.
If you agree with this determination, please sign below and return it to the Project Manager, Gregory R. Palmer, at the
letterhead address or via e-mail at Gregory.Palmer@ct.gov . Should you have any questions, please contact Gregory
R. Palmer at (860) 594-2748, or Gregory.Palmer@ct.gov . If your response is not received by March 31, 2023, it
will be assumed that the City/Town is in concurrence that public hearing is not required.
Very truly yours,
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Matthew Blume, P.E., P.T.O.E.
Division Chief of Traffic Engineering
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
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On behalf of the City/Town, I concur that neither a public informational meeting nor a public hearing is needed for
the upgrade of the traffic control signal and/or pedestrian equipment under State Project No. 0172-0525.
Signature Date
Printed Name and Title City/Town
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: UPON RECEIPT
Installations and Revisions of Traffic Control Signals in various Connecticut towns:
The Department of Transportation (Department) is developing plans to upgrade existing traffic control signal
equipment or install new traffic control signal equipment to meet current Department standards at 15 locations in the
cities and/or towns of Clinton, Griswold, Groton, Mansfield, Montville, North Stonington, Norwich, Portland,
Stonington and Waterford. At applicable locations, pedestrian control features (countdown pedestrian indications,
accessible pushbuttons, sidewalk ramps) will be upgraded in an effort to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety.
The Department will coordinate with the City/Town during the design phase. The following intersections are included:
Project No. 0172-0525
Traffic Control Signal — Full Replacement:
1. 027-207 - Clinton — Route 81 at Glenwood Rd & Commuter Lot driveway
2. 057-202 — Griswold — Route 12 at Route 138 & Railroad Ave
3. 057-203 — Griswold — Route 12 at Ashland Ave
4. 058-205 — Groton — Route 12 at Walker Hill & Toll Gate Rds.
5. 058-207 —- Groton — Route 12 at Crystal Lake Rd
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077-233 — Mansfield — Route 6 at EB Off-Ramp & SR 633 & Mansfield City Rd
077-236 — Mansfield — Route 632 at Mansfield City Rd
. 077-239 — Mansfield — Route 632 at Conantville Rd & US 6 WB ramp
9. 085-222 — Montville — Route 32 at Massapeag Rd
10. 101-207 — North Stonington — Route 2 at Rt 201 (Mains Crossing)
11. 103-243 — Norwich — Route 165 (Hamilton) at Smith Ave
12. 103-265 — Norwich — Route 642 (West Town St.) at Rt 2 EB Ramps
13. 112-215 — Portland — Route 17 at Route 66
14. 152-228 —- Waterford — Route 85 at I-395 Southbound Ramp
Traffic Control Signal — Partial Replacement (upgrade pedestrian facilities):
15. 137-228 — Stonington — U.S. Route 1 at Drive to Shopping Center
It is the Department’s policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is
important that the community share its concerns with us to assist in the project’s development. At this time, it is
anticipated that an informational meeting or formal public hearing will not be necessary.
The design plans for this project are expected to be completed in May 2025 with a tentative advertising date of July
2025.
Anyone interested in requesting information on these projects may do so by contacting Gregory R. Palmer, Project
Manager at (860) 594-2748 or via email at Gregory.Palmer@ct.gov. Please make reference to Project No. 0172-0525.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
»K-9 Activity Report
February 2023
K-9 Neo
Monthly Uses: 4 Training
Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 02/14
& 02/28 in obedience, tracking, building
K-9 Ozzy search, and aggression.
Monthly Uses: 8
K-9 Usage
Neo
¢ On 02/01/2023 K-9 Neo was deployed for a track of multiple (%
suspects who attempted fraudulent withdrawals from a bank
in town and then subsequently crashed their car and fled the
scene. K-9 Neo tracked to the location where two of the sus- | |
pects were located and he also located property another sus- &
pect disposed of in the woods while running away.
¢ On 02/15/2023 Officer Epps and K-9 Neo assisted East Lyme jimmy
Police with an exterior open air sniff and an interior search of
a vehicle.
¢ On 02/18/2023 K-9 Neo was deployed for a track for an op-
erator that fled from a stolen motor vehicle. K-9 Neo tracked
for about a mile to the location where Officer Swarr located
the suspect, and the suspect was subsequently arrested.
Ozzy
¢ On 02/07/2023 K-9 Ozzy was utilized for an exterior open y
air sniff and an interior search of a vehicle. K-9 Ozzy
showed a positive alert for the presence of narcotics, and
crack cocaine was located in the center console.
¢ On 02/08/2023 Officer Genung and K-9 Ozzy assisted
Groton Town Police with a track for three burglary sus-
pects. The track went through several backyards before it
was terminated.
¢ On 02/20/2023 Officer Genung and K-9 Ozzy assisted the
East Lyme Police Department with an exterior open air
sniff and interior search of vehicle. K-9 Ozzy showed a positive alert for the presence of
narcotics, and cocaine was located in the glovebox.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
February 2023
¢ SRO Lane and SRO Malbaurn continue to attend many school sporting events, to include bas-
ketball games and unified sports games 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 continue to conduct numerous meetings with parents during the
month involving various concerns includ- » ‘ bal bal ad
ing social media, mental health, and be- | : ) | | ;
havioral issues occurring inside and out- |
side of school. i bn aly
¢ SRO Lane conducted a shelter in place at
the Middle School for an incident that oc-
curred on patrol near the school. |
¢ SRO Malbaurn presented a school safety
presentation with staff at the Friendship PS
School to discuss safety protocols and how
to make the school safer.
¢ SRO Lane taught numerous classes and ‘ ;
topics to students, to include sexting and ni “a RiGee f pe
DUI. i : [
¢ SRO Malbaurn investigated and solved an evading motor vehicle accident that occurred in the
High School parking lot. SRO Malbaurn was able to resolve the incident with both parties ex-
changing information.
Month abe Glance
2— Home Visits
4— 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 WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
February 2023
In the month of February 2023 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 17
active investigations.
Current Active Investigations (25 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide—1 JV Sex Assault—2 Fraud—1
Burglary—6 Untimely—4 THC & Pills—1
Pistol Permits—7 Crypto Scam—1 Narcotics—1
Suicide—1
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case Amount Recovered - Search Sex Arrests
Numbers Investigated Seized Warrants Assaults
19 $141,349.00] $94,000.00 4 6 7
Ex-Parte’s Auto Theft Burglary Unattended Robbery Background
Deaths Checks
0 0 4 1 0 0

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
February 2023
February 2023 Arrests:
Joel Tomsky—Detective Bonkowski and Detective Carroll assisted Patrol with surveillance and tracking of
Tomsky, who regularly fled from Police to avoid arrest.
Julien Vasquez— Extradited from New Hampshire on active warrant for Larceny in the Third Degree.
Umair Manzoor— Warrant arrest for Sale of Narcotics, Possession of Controlled Substance
David Baez—38 years old of Norwich was arrested on a warrant for home invasion charges.
February 2023 Investigations:
Det. Carroll completed search warrants related to an on-going financial crime. This led to the identification
of additional victims in other jurisdictions.
Detectives responded to a fraud at Citizens Bank and located the suspect vehicle and 4 suspects, who fled
when Detectives attempted to effect a traffic stop on the vehicle they were in. The vehicle sped away and
crashed into a tree at the intersection of Clark Lane and Fog Plain Road. Patrol and Investigative Services
were able to locate and arrest 4 individuals actively involved in the use of fraudulent credit card information
to obtain cash from various banks across Connecticut. Those arrested were subsequently connected to crimes
in other jurisdictions.
Det. O’ Connell — Effected the arrest of Vasquez (noted above) for the December 2021 snatch and grab
jewelry theft from Zale's in the Crystal Mall
Detectives received information that a victim of identity theft from East Lyme had personal identifying
information used at the Waterford Home Depot and BJ’s Wholesale Club. During a surveillance of Home
Depot to combat organized retail theft, the same suspects were observed in Home Depot. In conjunction
with Patrol a traffic stop was effected and the 2 suspects were identified and information was given to the
East Lyme Police.
Investigator Zaldivar coordinated the interview of two (2) juvenile victims for a sexual assault investigation.
Task Force Report:
In the month of February the VCTF-East assisted surrounding agencies in the capture of 5 violent offenders
with several outstanding warrants. The task force executed 2 search warrants resulting in drug arrests and the
recovery of two handguns. Lastly, VCTF had a drug arrest and vehicle search warrant which resulted in the
recovery of 4 kilos of cocaine.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
FEBRUARY 2023
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: Waterford Police Department has opened up the hiring process
for both entry level and certified officers through March 31, 2023. Training Officer
Nicolas Surdo continues his efforts in recruiting by attending the monthly Law En-
forcement Council (LEC) written examination. This is a good opportunity to engage
with the candidates, inform them of the opportunities at the police department and
provide information on the next steps and what to expect going forward in the hir-
ing process.
Recruit Andrew Reed is continuing his training at the Law Enforcement Council
(LEC) Eastern Regional Police Academy. Recruit Reed is excelling academically and
has completed numerous areas of study to include search and seizure and defensive
tactics.
In-House Trainings: Members of the Waterford Police Department attended a
one-hour annual PhaZZer refresher course. Officers are updated on any new laws,
policies and mandates to ensure they are up-to-date when they make a decision to
use PhaZZer in the performance of their duties. Lieutenant David Ferland, Train-
ing Officer Nicolas Surdo and Officer Nicholas Swarr instructed this course. All
PhaZZev’s were physically examined for damage and functionality.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
FEBRUARY 2023
Detective Raymond Carroll and Investigator Taylor Zaldivar attended a one-day
ACAWM’s Connecticut Chapter’s 8th Annual Learning and Networking Event at
Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. The event focused on current day concerns in financial
crimes, case studies, evolution of technology & human trafficking.
Sergeant Michael Firmin attended a one-day Risk Protection Order Investigation-
Train the Trainer course at POSTC, Meriden. The course provided attendees with
materials and instruction regarding the new Risk Protection Orders and Investi-
gation, Notification requirements and the new Family Violence Model Policy.
Officer Zachary Caler attended a two (2) hour Breath Alcohol Instructor refresher
course. Officer Caler along with several other officers are trained to recertify all
members of the department in the Drager Alcotest Breathalyzer.
School Resource Officers Norman Malbaurn and Daniel Lane attended a one-day
The Path to Violence: Identifying and Stopping the School Attacker in Rocky Hill
hosted by The Spector Criminal Justice Training Network. The course focused on
thinking differently, better, and holistically about school safety; the 4 elements
necessary to prevent a school attack among many other topics.
Sergeant Troy Gelinas attended a one-day Critical Legal issues for Police Supervi-
sors and Executives training at POSTC, Meriden hosted by the Daigle Law Group
(DLG). The course covered the civilian complaint process, proper investigation
protocols, biased-based policing, use of force, among many more topics.
Detective Raymond Carroll and Training Officer Nicolas Surdo attended a two-
day Tactical Mission Planning and Briefing course in Hartford hosted by the Na-
tional Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The course covered mission planning
documentation, high risk warrant service planning and briefing, barricaded sub-
ject operations planning and briefing and hostage rescue planning and briefing.
Lieutenant Nicole VanOverloop and Officer Peter Barrows attended a three-day
virtual National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) training. The course
covered fundamentals, crimes against property, society, data elements and val-
ues.

The Waterford Police Department Records Department
Activity for February 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)
198 146 79 39 158 101 12
Protective Officer Case State/Federal | Supervisor DCF
Order Tasking Erasures Report Tasking Requests
Entries Requests Entries Requests
58 30 202 0 19 10
Court Request Case Copies Abstracts
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CSO Monthly Statistical Report
February 2023
Waterford Arrests #
Adult 29
Juvenile 0
Total Processed 29
Fingerprints #
Pistol Permits 7
Employment 14
Miscellaneous 7
Peddler / Precious Permits 0
Total Fingerprints 28
Firearms #
Firearms Transfer 53
Pistol Permits Issued 4
Initial Complaints (3A’s) #
Total 36
> CSO’s covered 70 shifts during the month

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
February 2023
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
On February 18, 2023 at approximately 5:30am patrol was dispatched to
the area of Cross Rd and Foster Rd for the report of a serious motor
vehicle crash. Once on scene officers located a passenger with serious
injuries inside the vehicle and an ejected passenger with serious injuries.
The driver was located outside of the vehicle with minor injuries. Both
passengers were later pronounced deceased. The accident investigation is
still ongoing.
Bank Fraud/Evading Motor Vehicle Crash
On February 1, 2023 at approximately 12:50pm officers were dispatched to
Citizen’s Bank for a male with a fake identification card trying to make a
fraudulent withdrawal. The male fled and detectives located the vehicle on
Clark Lane. The vehicle fled and crashed on Fog Plain Rd, and the
occupants fled the scene. A perimeter was set up, a K9 track and article
search was conducted, and all parties involved were apprehended.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Total Service Calls 2351
Case Numbers 176
Arrests Th
Juvenile Arrests 10
Larcenies 29
Arrest Warrants 7
Domestic Violence 5
Investigations
Traffic Crash 66
DUI Investigations 4
EDP/Welfare 35
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School Checks 65
Motor Vehicle 403
Stops
Written Warnings 51
Infractions 40
Verbal Warnings 287
Misdemeanor 25
SELF INITIATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACTIVITY BY BADGE NUMBER
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85-Officer Brown with 41 stops
73-Officer Epps with 35 stops
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Stolen Motor Vehicle Arrest/KK9 Track
On February 18, 2023 at approximately 4:00am Officer Epps located a stolen vehicle on RTE 1 that
had been stolen out of Old Saybrook. The vehicle fled and he located it parked at the VFW a short
time later with no one inside the vehicle. K9 Neo was deployed for a track and the track lasted for
approximately one mile. While the track was ongoing, neighbors called in that they observed a male
running through their yards trying to get into their cars. The suspect was located a short time later
and was apprehended.
Larceny / Drug Arrest
On February 18, 2023 officers were dispatched to Bob’s for a larceny complaint. One of the sus-
pects were located inside the store, but the accomplice had left in a vehicle prior to the officers arri-
val. Officers located the vehicle a short time later on Cross Rd and conducted a motor vehicle stop.
One of the passengers in the vehicle originally gave officers a false name. After their investigation
they determined the passengers real name. The passenger and the suspect at Bob’s each had war-
rants out of other agency’s and crack cocaine was located on both of them. The suspects were both
arrested.
Weapon in Motor Vehicle Arrest
On February 11, 2023 Officer Barrows stopped a vehicle with New York license plates for traveling
fast on Cross Road. During the course of his investigation Officer Barrows located Connecticut li-
cense plates inside the vehicle. It was determined the Connecticut license plates were not on the ve-
hicle because they were suspended. The operator had a previous arrest history that involved being in
possession of a weapon. By using proper investigative skills Officer Barrows located a machete in-
side the vehicle and the operator was subsequently arrested for having a weapon in a motor vehicle
and for misuse of plates.
Larceny Arrest
On February 7, 2023 officers were dispatched to JCPenny for a larceny complaint. The suspect had
left the store prior to the officers arrival, but located the suspect in another part of the mall a short
time later. Initially, the suspect was not complying to their commands to stop walking away from
them. The officers were able to command the suspect to stop, and the complainant positively identi-
fied the suspect as the same person who stole from the store. The suspect continued to deny stealing
anything and would not let officers look in her purse where the concealed merchandise was. Offic-
ers on scene observed clothing sticking out of the purse that matched that of the stolen merchandise.
The suspect was subsequently arrested.

Monthly Report February 2023
WATERFORD EAST LYME
CALLS FOR SERVICE
AFTER HOURS CALL OUTS
DOG BITES
INFRACTIONS
WRITTEN WARNINGS
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1) 2/2/23 ACO’s assisted in recapturing 2 horses that had gotten loose
from Butlertown road, horses had recently been relocated here from
California, resident was not adequately set up to house them and care for
them properly, arranged for them to be stabled at a horse barn in Ledyard.
Loose horses running scared pose a huge danger to people as they can
easily injure them or cause vehicle accidents.
2) 2/6/23 Assisted resident in re capturing her escaped chicken from
Briarwood Road, without the proper tools and knowledge, it is nearly
impossible to capture a chicken that does not wish to be captured!

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2/22/23 ACO’s responded to a report of an injured bird on the Niantic
boardwalk beach, upon investigation, the bird was not injured, it was a
loon, as a species their legs are not built for walking, but for swimming,
once this bird got washed up onto the sand, he was unable to return to the
water, with the assistance of Freedom First Wildlife Rescue, we were able
to return the bird to the water.
2/23/23 Assisted a local travelling vet, Dr. Lisa Bender in establishing
her bite protocol and rabies exposure policies so that they conform with
state laws.
2/25/23 AACO Ryan received her first line of duty bite, she was bitten
by a fractious cat, thankfully it was a minor bite and it did not become
infected as almost all cat bites do. Most ACO’s would much rather deal with
an angry dog than an angry cat any day!

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report ae
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Internships: Intern Brian Dec shadowed the Records Department, Training Officer Surdo,
and evening shift patrol. Intern Dec helped with tours of the department for OSW
students. Intern Anthony Jessuck shadowed Community Service Officer Bertrand, day
shift patrol, Admin Sergeant Gelinas, Dispatch, Investigative Services, and School
Resource Officer Lane. Intern Jessuck received a tour of the East Lyme Police Department.
Both interns attended a police commission meeting and observed LEC academy training.
Assistance to Youth Officers: Hodges was used to calm a CLMS student and a GN School
student. Hodges visited CLMS students and teachers after the passing of a teacher. Spoke
about traffic stop safety at Rae’s Driving School. Hodges visited WHS students during a
suicide prevention presentation and CLMS students at a book fair. Organized OSW first
grade students to visit the police department and give officers Valentine’s Day cards. The
students got a tour of the department and demo from Hodges and GTPD K-9 Chase.
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Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 4 follow-ups with DV victims.
Interaction with Youth Services: Attended three after school programs. Spoke to students
at two Youth Promise classes.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited OSW School, QH School, the LEC Academy, WTFD School
Special Services, and the Friendship School. Assisted Bloomfield Police and PA State Police
in starting facility dog programs. Interacted with kids at two library events. Visited Town
Hall and attended funeral services due to the passing of a WTFD community member.
Officer Wellness: Assisted the WTFD Chaplains in providing breakfast to our officers.
Assisted with an incident debrief for Stonington Police.
Rotary Club: Attended monthly meeting.
Recruiting: Assisted Officer Bunce with teaching defensive tactics to LEC recruits
Interaction with Senior Services: Collected blankets with WTFD Senior Services for the
Blankets of Love Fundraiser. Blankets were collected at the WTFD community center,
police department and schools. Blankets were donated to Bayview Health Care, New
London Rehab & Care, Greentree Manor, Atria Crossroads Place, and Meals on Wheels.
Attended a Senior Services day program. Discussed crime prevention tips to Atria
Crossroads Place residents. Attended New London Rehab & Care’s grand reopening.
Special Olympics Efforts: Attended the Torch Run Kickoff with Sgt. Fedor and Officer
Sylvestre. Was elected to join the CT Law Enforcement Torch Run Council.

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Peer Support Team members:
Officer Gil Maffeo
Officer Eric Fredricks
Officer Peter Barrows
Officer Mark Devine (Coordinator)
Peer Support and Officer Wellness Meeting(s):
On February 27, 2023, Officer Maffeo, Officer Fredricks, Officer Barrows, Chaplain Joe Parise and | met
to go over recent events and future plans. Recent events were discussed as well as what was being
done and can be done to maintain a healthy and positive environment. The below listed items were
also discussed in future detail.
Planned Additional Team members:
The team met and discussed additional members of the Peer Support Team. Officer Ray Rodriguez and
Dispatcher Tina Cook were previously selected and we anticipate they will be sent to training in the near
future. Officer Bushwack’s name was brought forward as a potential candidate for the team. All
members voted in the affirmative for Officer Bushwack and Officer Bushwack has indicated that he is
interested in joining the team. Practical Aspects of Peer Support and Officer Wellness is the basic course
for peer support team member training. The program has three upcoming trainings which are being run
through TD Forensics LLC (Signups should be available as of March 1, 2023 via the tdforensics.com
website). The following are the dates and locations of the upcoming trainings:
1. May 3-5, 2023 @ Southern Connecticut State University
2. July 26-28, 2023 @ Foxwoods Mashantucket Pequot Public Safety Building
3. November 15-17, 2023 @ Department of Revenue Services in Hartford, CT
Peer Support Activity:
- On Monday January 2, 2023 we learned of the passing of Officer Adam Lapkowski. All sworn
members of the Peer Support Team assisted on the day of his passing, at the request of Chief
Balestracci. Officer Fredericks and K9 Hodges were assigned to stay with Officer Lapkowski’s
family and assisted them during this time in multiple ways. The remaining peer personnel
ensured that all department personnel were notified of Officer Lapkowski’s passing and advised
personnel that peer support and other services were available if needed. The chaplains
responded and were able to assist with Adam’s family and with officers at the police
department.
- On January 2, 2023, a diffusion was conducted after evening shift rollcall where the
circumstances of Officer Lapkowski’s passing were discussed and stories about Officer
Lapkowski were shared.
- Chief Balestracci addressed midnight shift rollcall that night in regards to Adam’s passing. EAP
Solutions also had a representative at the roll call.
- On Tuesday January 3, 2023 two debriefing were held at the Waterford Police Department. EAP
Solutions conducted the debrief. The first was for civilian personnel and the second for sworn
personnel. Additional peer support officers from New London, Groton Town, Ledyard,
Colchester and Southern Connecticut State College assisted.
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- On January 17, 2023 an additional debrief was conducted by Chaplain Joe Parise.
- Peer support personnel continue to speak with anyone willing and has offered up information to
anyone that is looking to speak with someone outside the department.
- Officer Fredricks has placed fliers for information outside of EAP if anyone is looking to speak
with a professional or be involved in a support group.
LEC Regional Peer Support Team:
The LEC Regional Peer Support Team met on February 21, 2023. Discussions of a steering committee
continued and the topic of the team and how it will respond will be discussed at the upcoming chiefs
meeting.
- The group plans to have more frequent meetings, which will include zoom access for
participants and/or holding the entire meeting via zoom. The group had not met since August of
2022.
- Adiscussion about selections to individual department teams and to the LEC team
- Adiscussion about the structure of the teams and creating response teams by area to assist was
discussed for practicality purposes
- Information about upcoming trainings was released
- Continued discussions about creating a list of peer support officers in the LEC police
departments and having brief biographies or information about the peer support officer
available for anyone seeking peer support outside their own department.
Programs for Officer Wellness:
- Officer Fredericks coordinated with the chaplains to set up a breakfast cooked by the chaplains
for any department personnel that are interested. Officer Fredricks and Officer Barrows
assisted the chaplains with the breakfast.
- Chaplains indicated that were interested in holding additional meals or coffee times with
officers at different times to accommodate all shifts.
- We have planned to have a fund, based on voluntary donations, that is designed to recognize
significant events in our members lives. The money can be used to buy cards, flowers and other
items deemed appropriate. Several months back, voluntary donations from members allowed
us to purchase prepared food for a member who had lost a family member. The funds will be
held by the union for tracking purposes. The idea is to have funds on hand, so that necessary
purchases can be made and then replenish funds as needed.
Peer Support Policy:
A review of the Peer Support Policy in Power DMS. The Peer Support Program is referred to in two
sections (3.10, 8.10 and 8.18) of the Policy, but does not appear to be defined or have guidelines.
Sample policies are under review and will include confidentiality guidelines for Peer Support personnel.
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MUTUAL POLICE ASSISTANCE COMPACT
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