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Police Commission - Agenda - May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
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933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070 POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 TOWN HALL BOARD OF EDUCATION CONFERENCE ROOM 5:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CORRESPONDENCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. April 8, 2026 5. REPORTS a. Chairperson’s Report b. Chief’s Report i. General ii. Monthly Activity Report – APRIL 2026 iii. YTD Budget Report 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. ADJOURNMENT Next Police Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM Police Commission May 11, 2026 Summary of Letters Received From Officer Subject Resident Ofc Kenney A resident’s vehicle was stuck in a snowbank this past winter and they wanted to thank Officer Kenney for his patience and kindness while staying with them on a cold and rainy evening until the tow truck arrived. Resident Ofc Gray Ofc Gualducci Ofc Lagonigro Sgt. Russell The resident wanted to share their appreciation for the compassion and professionalism shown to them and their family member. The officers helped them through what could have been a very dark time in their life. The officers along with the Simsbury Ambulance arrived quickly and the kindness shown by the responders was reassuring and kept them from falling apart. “I have always had a respect for the police department but now having personally experienced their kindness, skills, knowledge, compassion, sensitivity, and great care, certainly gives me a feeling of comfort.” Business owner Simsbury Police Department A donation was given to cover the cost of services in honor of the owner’s late father. The owner wanted express their appreciation for everyone in the law enforcement profession for putting their lives on the line every day and for everything the department does for the community. 1 of 3 POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Police Commission was called to order by Commissioner Jenna 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 Chris Kelly, Commissioner James Traficante, Chief Nicholas Boulter, and Deputy Chief Chris Davis. Absent were Chair Eric Lemke and Commissioner Tenesha Grant. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CORRESPONDENCE Commissioner Traficante read the summary of letters received since the last meeting of the commission on March 9, 2026. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. After a motion was made by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Traficante it was unanimous: VOTED: To approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting. 5. REPORTS a. Chairperson’s Report i. Some of the Commissioners attended the budget hearings recently. One of the topics that was brought up is the police officer vacancy rate and the effect it could have on current and future budgets. Discussion followed. b. Chief’s Report i. General Budget process: There was a Board of Finance hearing on the budget last night, which has been continued to April 21. Personnel: The department has 2 members currently in the police academy. Emily Nado has just under 3 months to go and Chris Bragg started the academy on March 27 and has just under 6 months remaining. The department continues to fill police vacancies. There were 8 candidates that entered the first oral board interview today. Those candidates have completed a written exam, a physical agility test and an initial application and background questionnaire. For those continuing in the process, the next step is an interview with the lieutenants in the command staff. For recruitment efforts, members of the department have attended the last two physical agility tests held in CT. These tests are required before a person can apply. The intent is that the presence of the department members at events like these will promote the department and town to potential candidates. The department is in the process of updating and improving the recruitment material as well. Training: Lt. Matt Christian recently completed the last course of a three-part training series through the FBI. The focus is on enhancing leadership skills from the first-line supervisor through to top executives. Lieutenant Greg Samselski and Sergeant JP Lessard each completed the trilogy within the last 9 months and Lt. Brad Chase had completed it a few years ago. Sergeants Tim Russell and JP Lessard both attended a two-and-a-half-day conference by the CT Chapter of the FBI National Academy. This leadership conference featured national and local 2 of 3 speakers and presenters that focused on leadership, specifically leadership within modern day policing, social media and media relations, critical incidents, investigations, and crisis and hostage negotiations. This conference was attended last year by Lt. Samselski and Sgt. Justin Johnson. Recent/Upcoming events: The Department is hosting a town Shred event in the month of May or June. More information will be post on the department website and social media page. The newly organized Citizen Police Academy will be announced on social media and our website within the next couple of days. The first module is scheduled for the evening of May 20, 2026. The Junior Police Academy is scheduled for August 3rd through the 7th. It is a week of daily emergency services activities and learning for grade 5-8. The announcement will be on the department website and social medias pages in the near future. Jersey Mike’s hosted a Day of Giving on March 25 where 100% of the sale proceeds were donated to the Special Olympics CT. The Department had personnel present for the event to help bring attention, raise awareness and support our local Olympians. On June 4 this year the annual CT Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place bringing awareness and raising funds for CT Special Olympics. The Department expects a large group of runners to participate. ii. Monthly Activity Report – March 2026 6. NEW ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER RECOMMENDATION a. Chief Boulter introduced Jesse Sawallich to the Police Commission for the role of Animal Control Officer and gave an overview on their education and work experience. The Police Commission moved to enter executive session at 5:14 P.M. to discuss the application of ACO candidate. In attendance at executive session were Commissioner Jenna Caulfield, Commissioner James Traficante, Commissioner Chris Kelly, Chief Nicholas Boulter, Deputy Chief Chris Davis, and Jesse Sawallich. Jesse Sawallich left the executive session at 5:21 P.M. Public Session reconvened at 5:27 P.M. and after a motion was made by Commissioner Caulfield and seconded by Commissioner Kelly, it was unanimous: VOTED: To approve the hiring of Jesse Sawallich effective April 27, 2026. 7. REVIEW OF PROPOSED UPDATES TO GENERAL ORDERS a. New GO 11-2 (rescinding GO 16-1)- The updates and changes to the new GO 11-2 were presented and discussion followed. After a motion was made by Commissioner Caulfield and seconded by Commissioner Traficante it was unanimous: VOTED: To rescind GO 16-1 and approve GO 11-2, effective 4/8/2026. b. GO 41-2: The updates and changes to GO 41-2 were presented and discussion followed. After a motion was made by Commissioner Traficante and seconded by Commissioner Caulfield it was unanimous: VOTED: To approve GO 41-2, effective 4/8/2026. 3 of 3 8. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Caulfield made a motion to adjourn at 5:33 P.M., seconded by Commissioner Traficante. All were in favor and the motion passed. Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 5/7/2026 310 % of FY: 87% OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL APPROP TRANFRS/ ADJSMTS REVISED BUDGET YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES AVAILABLE BUDGET % USED 51010 Pol*Full-Time $4,891,189.00 $0.00 $4,891,189.00 $3,894,305.84 $0.00 $996,883.16 80% 51020 Pol*Part Time $25,874.00 $0.00 $25,874.00 $22,254.75 $0.00 $3,619.25 86% 51030 Pol*Overtime $453,000.00 $0.00 $453,000.00 $368,653.11 $0.00 $84,346.89 81% 51040 Pol*Seasonal $66,150.00 $0.00 $66,150.00 $53,970.00 $0.00 $12,180.00 82% 51060 Pol*Holiday Pay $175,539.00 $0.00 $175,539.00 $60,003.90 $0.00 $115,535.10 34% 51101 Pol*Uniform Allowance $35,175.00 $0.00 $35,175.00 $32,481.88 $229.68 $2,463.44 93% 52200 Pol*Contractual Services $67,975.00 $0.00 $67,975.00 $55,214.80 -$1,200.00 $13,960.20 79% 52410 Pol*Investigations $3,413.00 $0.00 $3,413.00 $1,317.23 $34.04 $2,061.73 40% 52510 Pol*Copy & Printing Services $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $307.63 $0.00 $692.37 31% 53100 Pol*Office Supplies $5,520.00 $0.00 $5,520.00 $2,779.58 $525.39 $2,215.03 60% 53105 Pol*Tech & Program Supplies $41,928.00 $0.00 $41,928.00 $8,391.41 $0.00 $33,536.59 20% 53125 Training $18,450.00 $0.00 $18,450.00 $22,029.21 $0.00 -$3,579.21 119% ** 53500 Pol*Medical Supplies $6,300.00 $0.00 $6,300.00 $4,132.51 $0.00 $2,167.49 66% 53505 Pol*Chemical & Lab Supplies $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 0% 53700 Pol*Clothes & Safety Supplies $19,732.00 $0.00 $19,732.00 $5,496.49 $7,543.49 $6,692.02 66% 54310 Pol*Equipment Maintenance $11,290.00 $0.00 $11,290.00 $4,064.08 $0.00 $7,225.92 36% 54320 Pol*Vehicle Maintenance $23,470.00 $0.00 $23,470.00 $10,991.18 $2,040.30 $10,438.52 56% 55260 Pol*Gasoline $72,090.00 $0.00 $72,090.00 $58,273.38 $13,720.97 $95.65 100% * 55310 Pol*Telephone Service $12,940.00 $0.00 $12,940.00 $8,043.25 $0.00 $4,896.75 62% 57910 Pol*Dues & Subscriptions $7,350.00 $0.00 $7,350.00 $5,672.44 $0.00 $1,677.56 77% 58810 Pol*Computer Software $16,903.00 $0.00 $16,903.00 $13,215.10 $0.00 $3,687.90 78% Grand Total $5,955,388.00 $0.00 $5,955,388.00 $4,631,597.77 $22,893.87 $1,300,896.36 78% * ** Waiting on $6507.00 reimbursements for classes that PD paid for upfront Entire Gasoline Budget is exhausted and moved to separate account for management. YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2026 RAN ON 5/7/26 Police Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 5/7/2026 % of FY: 87% OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL APPROP TRANFRS/A DJSMTS REVISED BUDGET YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES AVAILABLE BUDGET % USED 51010 Disp*Full-Time $551,661.00 $0.00 $551,661.00 $437,041.73 $0.00 $114,619.27 79% 51030 Disp*Overtime $40,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00 $35,428.21 $0.00 $4,571.79 89% 51060 Disp*Holiday Pay $12,394.00 $0.00 $12,394.00 $9,314.58 $0.00 $3,079.42 75% 52200 Disp*Contractual Services $3,280.00 $0.00 $3,280.00 $1,645.00 $0.00 $1,635.00 50% 53100 Disp*Office Supplies $740.00 $0.00 $740.00 $335.07 $0.00 $404.93 45% 53105 Disp*Tech & Program Supplies $700.00 $0.00 $700.00 $0.00 $0.00 $700.00 0% 53125 Training $4,775.00 $0.00 $4,775.00 -716.16 $0.00 $5,491.16 -15% * 53700 Disp*Clothes & Safety Supplies $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $931.00 $0.00 $69.00 93% 54310 Disp*Equipment Maintenance $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0% Grand Total $615,550.00 $0.00 $615,550.00 $483,979.43 $0.00 $131,570.57 79% * YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Dispatch FISCAL YEAR 2026 RAN ON 5/7/26 Reimbursement from classes/Training Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 5/7/2026 % of FY: 87% OBJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL APPROP TRANFRS/ ADJSMTS REVISED BUDGET YTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES AVAILABLE BUDGET % USED 51010 Anim*Full-Time $75,801.00 $0.00 $75,801.00 $43,354.89 $0.00 $32,446.11 57% 52400 Anim*Advertising $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 0% 52510 Anim*Copy & Printing Services $850.00 $0.00 $850.00 $708.00 $142.00 $0.00 100% 53100 Anim*Office Supplies $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50.00 0% 53105 Anim*Tech & Program Supplies $1,125.00 $0.00 $1,125.00 $565.00 $0.00 $560.00 50% 53125 Training $600.00 $0.00 $600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600.00 0% 53600 Anim*Parts Supplies $600.00 $0.00 $600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $600.00 0% 53700 Anim*Clothes & Safety Supplies $400.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $1,406.00 -$1,006.00 352% * 54320 Anim*Vehicle Maintenance $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 0% 57910 Anim*Dues & Subscriptions $40.00 $0.00 $40.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40.00 0% Grand Total 80,166.00$ -$ 80,166.00$ 44,627.89$ 1,548.00$ 33,990.11$ 56% * YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Animal Control FISCAL YEAR 2026 RAN ON 5/7/26 Uniforms for new ACO Period Period Period Period 4/1/2026 4/1/2025 1/1/2026 1/1/2025 4/30/2026 4/30/2025 4/30/2026 4/30/2025 Leave Type (DAYS) Injury 22 29 -7 38 88 -50 Sick 65 100 -35 278 401 -123 Vacation/ Comp Time 124 120 4 646 384 262 Overtime (HOURS) 925 737 188 3215 2915 300 Increase/ (Decrease) Increase/ (Decrease) APRIL 2026 Extra Patrol 0% Shift Extention 3% Other Replacement 3% Injury Replacement 10% Sick Replacement 12% Training Replacement 21% Vac/CT Replacement 51% April Patrol OT Hours Extra Patrol Shift Extention Other Replacement Injury Replacement Sick Replacement Training Replacement Vac/CT Replacement