INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION REGION 11 - FLORIDA (FIVE COUNTIES STRONG)

P.O. Box 970266

Coconut Creek, Florida 33097

(954) 650-3451

TREASURER

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

U.S. SECTION SUPPLY OFFICER

RICHARD KREUTER

(954) 290-4598

RKREUTER@AOL.COM

SUPPLIES@IPA-USA.ORG

WEBMASTER TOM SAVOCA

tom@tomsavoca.com

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REGION 11 WEBSITE: http://www.iparegion11.org

UNITED STATES SECTION WEBSITE:

www.ipa-usa.org

May/June 2014

PRESIDENT BOB KILLEN MESSAGE

Our next General Meeting will be at Bru’s Room in Coconut Creek. Since the last newsletter, the

region has had some guests and all were from Germany. They were: Judith Berthholt (5th visit) for two

weeks; Steve Gruhl and his parents for two weeks; Gabe and Dominic Kasper for two weeks. They all

stayed at the Killen home. The region is looking for members interested in assisting our visitors in different

areas such as: Lodging, Transportation and Social Interaction.

I would like to personally thank our newsletter editor in getting back to his norm after some serious

rehabilitation after some medical issues and surgery. The newsletter is the most important communication

tool for our members.

Your region is in need of a social coordinator (3rd Vice President position). We need a member who

has the motivation and dedication to coordinate social events such as golf outings, etc. A contact resource

would be helpful.

Your region is also in need of a Chaplain position. This would be a person who would take the

responsibility in contacting our members in distress, sending emails and/or cards to them. He would lead us

in a moment of prayer at our meetings which would have no particular religious affiliation.

I encourage all members traveling “The IPA Way” to submit articles and photos for the newsletter. I

attended the Region 43 picnic in March.

Board Member Functions and Responsibilities:

1st VP – Recruitment and Retention; Organize Recruitment Drives; Follow up on delinquent members

(delinquent as of April 1st of that year).

2nd VP – Hosting Officer Coordinator: Assisting Visitors to Region 11 area (Broward, Palm Beach, Collier,

Lee and Hendry Counties). Visitors requesting assistance in other areas refer to the appropriate region.

3rd VP - Social Coordinator: Position Currently Open to organize social events.

Secretary – Maintain Region Roster; Take Minutes at Board and General Meetings; Maintain

Correspondence for Region; Process IPA Applications; Coordinate with 1st VP of Delinquent Members.

Treasurer - Maintain financial records of region; pay bills and direct income appropriately; Maintain

updated reach 11 roster and forward to board members; process new applications to national membership

secretary in a timely fashion.

Newsletter Editor – members to receive region news and correspondence; issue reminder email messages

for meetings, social events, etc.

Historian – provide region history information to include photos and articles.

Sergeant at Arms – check in members and guests using a sign in sheet during meetings; forward said list to

secretary; notify region president of special guests to include visitors and attendees from other regions.

REGION 11 MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 21ST, 2014

TIME: 7:00 pm BRU’S ROOM SPORTS GRILL

---- PRIVATE ROOM ----

5460 W. Hillsboro Boulevard Coconut Creek, FL 33073-4307 (Between Lyons Road and 441)

(954) 571-6999

WHO I AM by Region 11 President Bob Killen

EMPLOYMENT: Miami Gardens Police Department: 2007 - Present •Police officer – road patrol •Field training officer •Internship coordinator

Broward County Sheriff’s Office: Retired (28 years of service) •Field Training Deputy •K-9 Trainer •K-9 Handler •Criminal Investigation

International Police Association •Region 11 President (3 terms, currently in 4th term) •Past National Board President •Past National Board Vice President •Past Associate Secretary to Ireland •Past Associate Secretary to Canada •Region 11 Internship Coordinator •Region 11 Assistant coordinator - Broward County hosting officer •Past Region 11 Newsletter Editor •International Executive Council attendee •World Congress attendee:

Conferences attended: 2002 Miami cruise; 2003 Niagara Falls; 2004 Billings Montana: 2005 Windsor, Canada; 2006 Port Canaveral cruise (elected as National First Vice President); 2007 Las Vegas, Nevada; 2008 Colorado Springs, Colorado; 2009; 2012 Washington, D.C.

•International Executive Council / World Congress Reno, Nevada 2001; South Africa 2002; Trondheim, Norway 2003; Bruno, Czech Republic 2004; Dublin, Ireland 2005 (coordinated USA Section to attend with 100 attendees); Slovenia 2006; Hungary 2007; 2010 Paris, France; Romania 2011; Israel 2012.

Additional Associations •Florida Sheriff’s Association •United States Police Canine Association (U.S.P.C.A.)

National Certified K-9 Judge Regional K-9 Trainer

•Elks Club •Knights of Columbus

4th degree attainment •South Florida Police Emerald Society •Fraternal Order of Police

Past Lodge 32 Treasurer Past FOP Representative & Legislative Delegate Past Member Contract Negotiation Team

•Police Benevolent Association (Broward County)

Past Member Contract Negotiation Team Political Lobbyist Attendee Team

IPA Sections (Countries) Visited (number of visits in parenthesis)

•Belgium (1); Brazil (10); Bulgaria (1); Canada (3); Croatia (1); Czech Republic (2); Denmark (1); England (1); Estonia (1); Finland (2); Hungary (2); Ireland (11); Israel (1); Jordan (1); Latvia (1); Lithuania (1); Netherlands (2); Northern Ireland (6); Norway (2); Poland (1); Romania (3); Russia (3); Slovakia (2); Slovenia (2); South Africa (1); Sweden (1); Ukraine (1); France (1); Germany (1).

Education High School: Kelvyn Park, Chicago, Illinois

•German Club •Football Team •Baseball Team

Triton College: River Grove, Illinois •Associate Degree of Science

Lewis University: Lockport, Illinois •Bachelor Of Arts Degree

Florida Atlantic University: Boca Raton, Florida •Business Administration Credits

Police Academy: Broward County Numerous Police-Related Seminars & Courses

Personal Data Single (divorced) Children – seven boys Grandchildren – 3 Born: March 4th, 1947 – Chicago, Illinois

VISIONS AND OBJECTIVES FOR REGION 11

1. A more transparent communication between region board and members as well as neighboring regions in Florida.

2. Market joint regional meetings and events. 3. Develop marketing strategy for recruitment and retention: Professional Marketing Inquiry; Develop

Region CD / Video. 4. Regional Coordinator Liaisons: Accountability for responsibilities on Region 11 board members;

Specific Responsibility Accountability. 5. Regional Fundraisers. 6. Develop Vendor Discounts: Friends of Region 11 status. 7. Region 11 Newsletter: Monthly page info. 8. Region 11 Member of the Year. 9. Region 11 Scholarship: Amount; Criteria 10. Region 11 Communication:

• Web page • Facebook • Twitter

4/8/2014 FBI LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN

http://leb.fbi.gov/2014/april/leadership-spotlight-the-legacy-of-a-

leader?utm_campaign=email-Weekly&utm_content=308832 As a young child, I watched my mom carefully clean a crystal figurine she had in the China cabinet. Before she started, she put on cotton gloves. Next, she removed the figurine and carefully wiped off all the dust. She then returned the item, placing it under the light inside and positioning it just right to refract the most beautiful colors. When I asked her why she did this, her answer was simple—if she treated the crystal with care and placed it in the best light, the beauty would be on display for others to see. As a leader, is our legacy how we treat others? Do we owe it to them to care for them and place them in the light for others to see their brilliance? I could tell story after story of individuals whose fingerprints were left behind damaging my ability or desire to shine. When we speak about leadership, we ask students to identify the three best leaders they have ever worked for. Inevitably, finding three good leaders often is difficult. Next, we ask students to identify the three worst leaders they have ever worked for. The overwhelming response is “Only three?” Sadly, we already know the legacy this group has left behind. Their fingerprints smudged our crystal! Similar to the forensic science field, the amazing thing about leadership is that every contact leaves a trace. Whether in a formal position of leadership or an informal leader in your agency, you are creating your legacy for the future. Never underestimate how your actions can impact your organization not just at the moment but for years after you leave. Many of you have probably experienced “seagull” leadership, which is when someone flies in, dumps all over everything, and then leaves. The impact of this experience can have a devastating effect on an organization. Morale, community relationships, and trust in your organization can deteriorate quickly and may take years to rebuild. Being a leader is an enormous responsibility often taken for granted. The ability to influence the behavior, attitude, and morale of others can make or break an organization. Your legacy is so much more than having a building named after you or a plaque on a wall. Did you treat people with respect and dignity? More important, did you place others in a position to shine? Most employees genuinely come to work to do a good job and want to take pride in the work they do and in their organization. Unfortunately, bad leaders often leave a bad legacy that lingers well beyond their service to an organization. So, ask yourself this question—What kind of legacy do you want to leave?

SAFETY BULLETIN TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Real Firearms With Orange Tip BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

It is being reported via open media that Street Crimes Units from around the United States are making a startling discovery. Gang members are painting the ends of gun barrel orange. The theory is that cops will be slower to shoot because that orange tip is a signal of being a toy gun. Many realistic looking toy guns, such as air-soft guns, are increasingly using orange tipped barrels in an attempt to signal the weapon is a fake. The last few years have seen an increase of police shootings where after the fact it was established the suspect had a toy gun. It is also being reported that gang leaders are apparently using this trend to inspire their members to do the same.

BE PROUD TO BE AN ASS !!

This may be a first... A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion, a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs (you'll see the dogs in the background watching). Very, very bad decision. The hunter got off the mule with his rifle and decided to shoot in the air to scare away the lion, but before he could get off a shot the lion charged in and decided he wanted a piece of those dogs. With that, the mule took off and decided HE wanted a piece of that lion. That's when all hell broke loose for the lion. As the lion approached the dogs, the mule snatched him up by the tail and started whirling him around. Banging its head on the ground on every pass. Then he dropped it, stomped on it and held it to the ground by the throat. The mule then got down on his knees and bit the thing all over a couple of dozen times to make sure it was dead, then whipped it into the air again, walked back over to the couple (that were stunned in silence) and stood there ready to continue his ride as if nothing had just happened. Fortunately, even though the hunter didn't get off a shot, his wife got off these four pictures.

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TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LAW

ENFORCEMENT

WE AT THE LAW FIRM OF PRINCE AND GLICK

SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOYALTY AND

BRAVERY YOU SHOW EVERY DAY TO ALL THE

CITIZENS YOU PROTECT. WE TAKE GREAT

PRIDE IN BEING ABLE TO BE THERE FOR YOU

WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF HELP.

At the Law Firm of Prince and Glick, special attention is given by us when a law enforcement officer

is injured by the carelessness of others. Many on the job injuries can also entitle an officer to

substantial money damages over and above Workers’ Compensation.

With the ever increasing amount of on the job injuries, such as auto accidents caused by uninsured

motorists, boating accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises accidents, dog and

animal bites, and many others, it’s important to have the right professional team on your side from

the beginning.

We are an “AV” rated, Board Certified Civil Trial firm with over 50 years of experience. We do not

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great number of satisfied clients who have unfortunately needed our help on more than one occasion .

All consultations are free, and there is never a cost to you if we do not get a recovery for you.

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Phone: (954) 525-1112 Fax: (954) 462-1243

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Ethical and Respected Civil Trial Firm with Over 50 Years of Experience

Region 11 Member Birthdays in May and June 2014 (If I missed you, I don’t have your birth date in my records, please contact me with your information at rkreuter@aol.com)

MAY: Baughman, Chenry; Butler, Michael; Cytryn, Jay; Epstein, George; Hansen, Jeremy; McDermott, Michael; Meadows, Milton; Oppermann, Thorsten; Richter, Paul; Jack

Roberson; Rodriguez, Luis; Roiz, Ivan; Ruslander, Harold; Salerno, Carl; Snow, Robert

JUNE: Borgese, Salvatore; Burdick, Rich; Copperman, Stuart; Falsia, Joseph; Garrison, William;

Haselman, Ray; Jones, Robert; List, Steven; Murphy, Rose; Napolitano, Dominick; Rohleder, Gerd; Roggin, Michael; Rohr, Arthur

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ATTACHED VIDEO. IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT THE WARNING

SIGNS WERE THERE AND A THOROUGH SEARCH OF THE ARRESTEE MAY HAVE

PREVENTED THE INCIDENT FROM GOING WHERE IT DID. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO

CONDUCT A SEARCH FROM THE STANDING POSITION, WHEN SAFE TO DO SO, RATHER

THAN WHILE THE SUSPECT IS SEATED IN THE REAR OF A PATROL CAR. STAY SAFE!

HIGHLAND PARK, Texas - Highland Park's police officers will not face criminal charges for fatally shooting a suspect last June. A Dallas County grand jury returned the "no bill" decision Thursday. On June 4, 2013, officers went after 32-year-old David Hartman after police said they got a phone call from a woman who thought a man on a green motorcycle was following her. Officers spotted a similar motorcycle in a parking lot near Mockingbird Lane and Airline Road. After confirming it was stolen, police took the driver into custody. A witness said police put Hartman in a headlock and took him to the ground, where he was handcuffed and placed in a police SUV. Police said the suspect produced a gun and shot the window out of the SUV. That's when the two unnamed officers returned fire. The medical examiner confirmed Hartman was shot two times in the back and once in the leg. The autopsy report also showed he had methamphetamines in his system. The fatal shooting was the first for Highland Park's police force. It prompted an official letter from town leaders to residents. The letter was blunt about the threat police felt Hartman posed. He did have a criminal history. "There is absolutely no doubt in our mind that this individual was in our community to commit a violent crime, and that he would have done so had he not been apprehended," it states. Neither the letter nor police had addressed how Hartman escaped custody or how he had a firearm on him, but Thursday, the department released all of its dash camera video that was part of the evidence in the case. In it, it's visible from the beginning when officers pulled the Hartman felon over, he fought with them. They had to wrestle Hartman off the motorcycle. But when getting him cuffed and searching for weapons, they miss a small caliber handgun. While Hartman's left alone in the back of the police SUV, he slips his handcuffs under his legs and in front of him. Still wiping pepper spray from his eyes from the takedown, he reaches his left hand into his pants and pulls out a small caliber handgun, slides across the back seat and shoots out the corner of the window, then kicks out the rest of the glass. Police admit that missing that gun was a big mistake. "We've always included search procedures for persons in custody as part of our in-service training, and it's also part of basic academy training, and while it's rare, weapons do get missed in searches" said Highland Park Police Chief Chris Vinson. Police react when they hear Hartman's gunshot. They come running as he's crawling out the window, trying to make a run for it with his cuffed hands holding the gun. "As he exited the vehicle, the officers approached from the front and the rear of the patrol car," said Vinson. "Mr. Hartman turned to the right and brought the weapon to bear toward the officer approaching from the front of the patrol car. At that time both officers fired.“ Hartman's family has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming his constitutional rights were violated. It alleges he "posed no risk to the officers" because he either "was unarmed, and did not have any weapon or dangerous device readily at hand" or "had no plans to do anything other than flee with a firearm; he was not pointing it at or near anyone."

Read more: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/25091604/highland-park-officers-wont-be-charged-for-fatal-shooting#ixzz2yG92X96I

World Police Soccer Feb 25th-27th 2015 A 3 Day Soccer Tournament hosted at prestigious outdoor soccer facilities at the U.S. National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. Daily social events post-game involving some of Orlando's most renowned attractions to include Universal Studios and Wet n' Wild Water Park. World Police Soccer 7s was created and is run by Steve Crane, an ex-Police Officer from England. A professional soccer player prior to his police service, Steve participated in many police soccer events during his 14 year service and played and managed the British Police Football team. Host hotels located on International Drive, in the heart of Orlando's tourist area. An exclusive end of Tournament Presentation Evening, in a private VIP Club, located at Universal Studios City Walk, Orlando's top night-time entertainment destinations. Supported by International Police Association, Region 39. An event which promotes friendship and camaraderie amongst fellow police officers from around the Globe through the beautiful game of soccer.

For more details visit their website at: www.policesoccer.com

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL PASSOVER AND EASTER (A big THANK YOU goes out to Michael B. for this article)

SOMEONE HAS WRITTEN THESE BEAUTIFUL WORDS. IT'S A MUST READ. TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE DEEP

MEANING OF IT. THEY ARE LIKE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO FOLLOW IN LIFE ALL OF THE TIME!

Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel"

that directs the right path throughout the journey.

Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above

and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

So why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large & the Rear View Mirror so small? Because our

PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.

When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve

your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

FRIENDSHIP IS LIKE A BOOK. IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO BURN, BUT IT TAKES YEARS TO WRITE.

A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing

eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!“

All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going

wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you

are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't

forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.

I started International Servicemen and Women Day in 2013, the idea all began when I saw so many of my colleague national and international being killed in the line of duty. At first it was known as International Memorial Day for police members and seeing the support by not only police members I thought of how we could incorporated all service men and woman and then it came to me “International Servicemen and Women Day” for law enforcement , military, firelighters and emergency medical service. The first to join this cause was “Tactical News Magazine” and after the introduction they made me part of their editorial staff for the magazine. Then in 2014 I contacted the IPA who gladly

joined in support of this day. “International Servicemen and Women Day” 29 June 2014 - this day is to promote the awareness of the servicemen and women working, helping, protecting and serving the community on a daily basis. The poster with the man with the blue face recognizes that “Servo per Amikeco” has no borders and don’t see colour. Every year this day for servicemen and women will grow in support among the world. My aim is to let the day be recognized by the United Nations, and currently there is no such a day for men and women helping the community on a daily basis. After all, we are all here for the same cause for peace and prosperity, but darkness is all around us. Some people do not believe in peace, their intentions are clear with only self-enrichment. Support the world’s servicemen and women. The world can be beautiful… “Servo per Amikeco” Tinus (teno) Etsebeth www.internationalservicemenday.com

Teno (Tinus) Etsebeth Founder and Principal

I have searched for a long time for a business that could restore & integrate my photo negatives onto several CD's as well as framed 8x10's. I happened to be at a shopping center located at 8177 Glades Road in Boca Raton when I saw

the “Photo Pro Boca” storefront. I entered, looked around and saw how beautifully the business was laid out. I was met by the owners, Steven Bercovitch and Rita Fulginiti. Their professionalism, understanding and compassion were enlightening. A few days later I returned to Photo Pro Boca with several hundred precious memories and

Imagery

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Richard Kreuter, IPA Region 11 editor