Agenda
Police Commission - Agenda - Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
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1 POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Police Commission was called to order by Commissioner Caulfield, at 5:00 P.M. in the Board of Education Conference Room of the Simsbury Town Offices. In attendance were Commissioner Jenna Caulfield, Commissioner Tenesha Grant, Commissioner Chris Kelly, Commissioner James Traficante, Chief Nicholas Boulter, and Deputy Chief Chris Davis. Absent was Chair Eric Lemke. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Caulfield read the summary of letters received since the last meeting of the commission on February 9, 2026. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. After a motion was made by Commissioner Grant and seconded by Commissioner Traficante, it was unanimous: VOTED: To approve the minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting. b. After a motion was made by Commissioner Grant and seconded by Commissioner Traficante, it was unanimous: VOTED: To approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026 Special Meeting. 5. REPORTS a. Chairperson’s Report i. Commissioner Caulfield spoke about attending the budget workshop and meeting. She noted that although the request for an additional Dispatcher was not moving forward in the budget, the board of selectman wanted to follow back up on this topic when end of year savings is available as long as the current dispatcher vacancy had been filled. b. Chief’s Report i. General- Thanks was extended to the commissioners for their attendance in the budget workshop and meeting. Citizens Police Academy- Over the past few years the attendance for the citizens police academy has decreased as many people are unable to commit to the full 10-week program. This year the department has decided to try a new model with modules. There will be multiple modules that will be repeated through out the year, allowing citizens to attend the modules at their pace. More information will be posted on the department website and social media pages. i. Monthly Activity Report – January and February 2026- New format was presented and discussion followed. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Traficante made a motion to adjourn at 5:38 P.M., seconded by Commissioner Grant. All were in favor and the motion passed. Period Period Period Period 3/1/2026 3/1/2025 1/1/2026 1/1/2025 3/31/2026 3/31/2025 3/31/2026 3/31/2025 Leave Type (DAYS) Injury 5 3 2 16 59 -43 Sick 67 112 -45 213 301 -88 Vacation/ Comp Time 100 67 33 522 264 258 Overtime (HOURS) 794 774 20 2290 2178 112 Increase/ (Decrease) Increase/ (Decrease) MARCH 2026 Extra Patrol 0% Training Replacement 6% Shift Extention 8% Injury Replacement 11% Other Replacement 12% Sick Replacement 31% Vac/CT Replacement 32% March Patrol OT Hours Extra Patrol Training Replacement Shift Extention Injury Replacement Other Replacement Sick Replacement Vac/CT Replacement