Annual Report 2001
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You can access the DPS Web Page at http://www.state.ct.us/dps/ 2 Table of Contents Subject Page No. We Remember... 5 Governor’s Message 7 Letter from the Commissioner 9 Letter from the Colonel 11 “A Department ‘Blueprint’ For The 21st Century” 13 Letter from the Deputy Commissioner 17 Connecticut State Trooper Code of Honor 19 A Brief Department History 21 Office of the Commissioner 23 Division of State Police 29 Office of Field Operations 33 Eastern District Headquarters 39 Troop C – Tolland 43 Troop D – Danielson 47 Troop E – Montville 51 Troop K – Colchester 53 Central District Headquarters 57 Troop I – Bethany 61 Troop H - Hartford 63 Troop W – Windsor Locks 67 Troop F- Westbrook 69 Western District Headquarters 73 Troop A – Southbury 77 Troop B – North Canaan 79 Troop L – Litchfield 81 Troop G – Bridgeport 83 Bureau of Criminal Investigations 87 Office of Administrative Services 95 3 Subject Page No. Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Safety 107 Division of Scientific Services 113 CSP Alumni Association Letter 117 Selected Statistical Data For 1999--2000 119 Current Field Assignments (09/01) 121 Recruiting Poster 1964 123 Saturday Evening Post cover published March 24, 1945 125 Connecticut Department of Public Safety Telephone List 127 4 We Remember.. This page and this report are dedicated to the memory of all Connecticut state troopers and auxiliary state troopers, whose lives were taken while in the service of the State. Pearle E. Roberts Ernest J. Morse November 25, 1922 February 13, 1953 Bartholomew E. Skelly James W. Lambert November 14, 1925 October 29, 1960 Irving H. Nelson Joseph M. Stoba Jr. April 6, 1928 August 6, 1962 Lloyd J. Eukers Carl P. Moller July 21, 1928 February 13, 1976 Stanley H. Heilberg Thomas E. Carney June 1, 1929 December 6, 1982 Leonard H. Watson James Savage October 22, 1932 January 22, 1986 Charles F. Hill Jorge Agosto November 6, 1941 November 22, 1989 Edward P. Jesmonth Russell Bagshaw July 20, 1943 June 5, 1991 Kenneth W. Stevens Edward Truelove June 6, 1944 November 13, 1992 Frank A. Starkel Phillip A. Mingione July 19, 1948 May 25, 1994 5 The Honorable John G. Rowland Governor 6 7 Arthur L. Spada Commissioner of Public Safety 8 STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER Arthur L. Spada Commissioner I have had the distinct honor of being the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety for the past year. I can sincerely state that no amount of counseling can prepare a new commissioner for the awesome responsibility of this office. It is neither for the fearful nor the hesitant. Reflecting on the past year, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had over 1,700 professional and dedicated men and women, both sworn and civilian, so willing to assist me during my transition. The past year, now fading, has not only afforded me a greater understanding of this impressive department, but has provided me the vision to chart a course where we can realize our greatest potential and, in doing so, secure to the residents of our state the highest public safety. With the support of the governor and the legislators, the department continues to make giant strides in many areas, including technology. Our newly installed Connecticut Telecommunications System offers our troopers an unparalleled state-of-the-art 800 MHz radio and information system. This system allows troopers to more effectively and efficiently serve the areas they patrol. The department anticipates the use of a newly acquired State Police helicopter; an expansion of the Division of Scientific Services; and the continuing excellence of the services provided by the Division of Fire, Emergency & Building Services. It is an exciting and rewarding time to be a part of this department. I feel honored and privileged to serve as your commissioner. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of employees both past and present, the department has accomplished many of its goals and objectives. I am confident that our greatest accomplishments still lie ahead of us. 1111 Country Club Road P.O. Box 2794 Middletown, CT 06457-9294 An Equal Opportunity Employer 9 Colonel Timothy F. Barry Deputy Commissioner -- Commanding Officer of State Police 10 STATE OF CONNECTICUT Accredited Since 1988 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF STATE POLICE Colonel Timothy F. Barry Commanding Officer As this edition of the Annual Report goes to press, we find ourselves in a period of exciting department growth in size and capabilities. For the first time, we have overlapping classes of recruits in the Training Academy. Troopers in the field are using a new radio system that replaces the system that was installed more than 60 years ago. The new Computer Crimes Unit will merge investigative and forensic functions and is well on the way to becoming a model for other police agencies across the country. Individual troop and unit commanders are designing community programs that will significantly alter the way we do business. Acquisitions in new technology abound and we are all learning to use new tools to the advantage of all citizens. During the past year, we have reaffirmed our position as a leader in law enforcement. Department personnel travel extensively throughout the United States to assist other law enforcement agencies. Criminal investigators and emergency services personnel participate in major cases throughout the Northeast and elsewhere. As we look at where we are, we must also look at where we are going. We will continue to grow in terms of human resources, equipment, technology and programs. Our personnel, who are our greatest asset, will have the opportunity to grow as the agency grows. This growth will include personal development through educational opportunities, job enhancements as well as promotional opportunities. Although the challenges facing this agency are many and complex, a coordinated approach to meeting these challenges head-on will result in a better Connecticut for law enforcement and for the citizens we serve and protect. 1111 Country Club Road P.O. Box 2794 Middletown, CT 06457-9294 An Equal Opportunity Employer 11 12 A Department Blueprint For the 21st Century by Colonel Timothy F. Barry guards. Department personnel issue and The Division of State Police is on revoke pistol permits, perform the verge of new era. A critical mission background investigations for other state for this department is and must be to agencies for childcare and register and fulfill our role as the lead coordinating track sex offenders. Department police agency for Connecticut with a personnel provide support services to total commitment to the concepts and other police departments including bomb demands of honor, respect, and integrity. disposal, diving operations, arsons, The Connecticut State Police will major crime scene and evidence effectively direct its personnel and processing, use of police canines, motor resources in a cooperative partnership vehicle traffic accident reconstruction, with both private and public entities in commercial vehicle weighing, tactical order to achieve higher levels of public unit duties, including hostage situations, safety while improving the quality of life aircraft security and provide a for all citizens. supplemental police presence for numerous reasons. By way of background, it is necessary to offer a brief analysis of Members of the department are where the department is today before involved in elevator and building proceeding to where the department inspections, carnival inspections, fire wants to go. The state law enforcement marshal training, forensic laboratory community has evolved into one of the testing and a host of other activities. This most efficient public safety systems in list is by no means all-inclusive; it is the nation. This has occurred partly merely a sampling of the complexity of because of demographic and political the tasks undertaken by personnel of this considerations, but also because of agency. forward thinking legislative programs, professional development at state and The Connecticut General Assembly municipal levels, and cooperation passed a statute that provides a minimum between all involved entities. staffing level of 1,248 sworn officers. This number is 226 positions more than The Connecticut State Police is the the department currently had. Clearly, largest police department in Connecticut the elected leadership of Connecticut has and is the third largest in New England recognized the need to increase the and one of the largest in the United presence of the State Police and States. It is a full service agency provided the means to do so. mandated to provide public safety services in a number of areas. In addition The ability to increase minimum to the traditional role of patrolling rural levels of patrol staffing allows the areas and interstate highways, state department to partnership with other police troopers are involved in task force agencies to provide improved services. operations that address illegal drugs, Already partnerships