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Volume 21, Issue 2Spring 2012

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Message to Mexican drug cartel: Don’t mess with TexasVessels named for troopers killed on duty

A proactive approach to crime along theTexas border is hopefully about to pose areal problem for Mexican drug cartels andhuman smugglers.

The Texas DPS used grant money for itsnew Tactical Marine Unit, comprised of 19troopers who completed extensive trainingbefore beginning their maritime law

enforcement activities. The vessels are 34-foot Yellow Fin Special Purpose ShallowWater Interceptors powered by three sepa-rate 300 horsepower Mercury Veradooutboard motors. Equipped with armorplating and six FN Mark 240 Bravo auto-matic weapons capable of firing 900rounds of ammunition per minute per

weapon, the vessels are also equipped withstandard marine electronic equipment,along with advanced tactical electronics.Each boat costs $580,000.

The department’s first vessel, the J.D.Davis Patrol Vessel, was christened andlaunched Dec. 8 and is named for TexasHighway Patrol trooper Jerry Don Davis,

© American Association of State Troopers, Inc. 2012. All Rights Reserved.

The J.D. Davis Patrol Vessel was launched in December as the Marine division’s first boat. The second boat was commissioned March 1.

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2 _____________________________________________________________________________ AAST Trooper Connection Spring 2012

Fellow Troopers, HighwayPatrol Officers, and StatePolice Officers:

AAST members and boardmembers alike are proud ofour rich heritage. AAST wasfounded in 1989 by a statetrooper who saw the need foradditional benefits for

America’s state troopers, both activeand retired. More and more troopersbegan stepping up to show their supportof this vision and jumped on board tohelp develop this remarkable conceptthat quickly began spreading through-out the country.

Thus began the American Associationof State Troopers, and we’ve been goingstrong ever since, now serving thousandsof active and retired state troopers fromCoast to Coast.

Not only does our vision include valu-able benefits, such as the scholarshipprogram, life insurance, and the TrooperConnection, but the mission of AASTalso includes helping develop strongbonds of camaraderie among brothertroopers nationwide. The assemblage oftroopers is not limited by state lines; ourbrotherhood knows no boundaries.

We have been privileged to give over$2.1 million in scholarships since incep-tion, as well as over $186,000 inBrotherhood Assistance to troopers andtheir families in times of need. Further,AAST has provided over $3 million inlife insurance benefits since 2005. It is

our privilege to maintain these greatlyneeded benefits.

The men and women who volunteertheir time to serve on the AAST board ofdirectors, all of whom are state troopers,work hard to keep your out-of-pocket costas low as possible while maintainingquality benefits. Over the years, AAST’smembership dues have only increasedwhen the economy has mandated anincrease. This is one of those times.

We thank the hundreds of members whoparticipated in the online membership sur-vey in December as we evaluated a courseof action in these difficult economic times.Based on your input, the board concludedthat the best option is to maintain the lifeinsurance benefit. This decision requires anincrease in membership dues.

Effective May 1, 2012, AAST member-ship dues will increase to $75 per year,beginning when your next payment is due.For example, if your current dues are paidthrough July 31, then your increase willtake effect with your July payment.

Please know that your board workstirelessly to find ways to bring in fundsfrom other sources to avoid putting theextra costs on our members.

We hope that the increase is only tem-porary. I personally challenge each ofyou to maintain your membership and tobear with AAST as we trudge throughthis time together. In fact, $75 a year fora $5,000 life insurance policy is quite agood deal, not to mention that member-ship also includes scholarships formembers’ children, the Trooper Connec-

tion, and Brotherhood Assistance. Keepin mind that the life insurance policyincludes accidental death and dismem-berment coverage and a line-of-dutydeath feature, both of which are veryimportant for our active duty members.

On the topic of scholarships, I’d like toremind those of you with college-agechildren that scholarship applications areaccepted through July 31 each year. Seebelow for application details.

Also, in February, Florida governorRick Scott announced the reappointmentof Alia Faraj-Johnson to the Florida Elec-tions Commission. Congratulations toAlia, who serves on the AAST Scholar-ship Foundation board of directors. Weare proud to have the involvement ofaccomplished men and women.

I’d like to close by thanking ExecutiveDirector Ken Howes for his nearly fiveyears of dedicated leadership with AAST.Ken asked me to confirm to the member-ship that he has been planning for manyyears to retire in 2012 so he can spend moretime with his family and on the golf course.Ken, we wish you all the best and look for-ward to having you visit the office often.

Always remember: Every day’s aholiday, and every meal’s a feast.

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Members are reminded that your college-age children may beeligible to receive a scholarship from AAST to be used at anaccredited post-secondary institution.

1st Scholarship- $500

Students must be high school graduates with a minimum 2.5 gradepoint average (4.0 scale) and must submit a 500-word essay entitledHow My Education Will Advance My Career Plans.

2nd Scholarship- $1,000

Students who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA during the firstscholarship period qualify for the second award.

3rd Scholarship- $1,000

Students who maintain a minimum 3.8 GPA during the secondscholarship period qualify for the third award.

V.J. Johnson Memorial Scholarship- $1,500This scholarship honoring longtime AAST board member and

Florida trooper, Sgt. V.J. Johnson, is available to students whosemember parent is an active or retired Florida trooper. Students apply-ing for this scholarship must have previously received the first two

AAST scholarships and must meet the qualifications for the thirdscholarship award, as previously stated, and the scholarship must beused at a Florida school.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student intending touse his or her education to pursue a career in law enforcement.Applicants must submit a 500-word essay entitled How My Educa-tion Will Advance My Plans for a Career in Law Enforcement.

Deadline for receiving applications: July 31Students applying for any AAST scholarship must complete and

submit an official scholarship application along with the schooltranscript, letter of acceptance or proof of registration, and otherrequired materials.

Applications are accepted January 1 through July 31 each year.All information must be mailed and received at AAST headquar-ters by 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 31. Incomplete material will bereturned to the student. Material submitted by facsimile or theInternet will not be accepted.

For details or to obtain a scholarship application, visit AASTonline at www.statetroopers.org. Or call AAST Membership Services,800-765-5456, ext. 204.

Scholarship deadline approaches

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bring joy to those who might not

otherwise have a happy holiday

season. Your kindness and com-

passion go far beyond the smile

you put on the faces of those who

are less fortunate. You make a

difference in people’s lives.


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According to reports, 38 people werekilled by tornadoes that scarred communi-ties in the nation’s midsection fromAlabama to Indiana March 2-3. Several

troopers received damage, but fortunatelyonly two have been reported to AAST assuffering tremendous loss.

It will take an undetermined amount of

time for these communities to clean upthe ruins left in the wake of the unthink-able storms, and years before normalcyreturns.

Weather-stricken troopers need your help

ISP Sgt. Jerry Goodin and The Weather Channel’s JimCantore stand in a ravaged area as they discuss tor-nado damage in Henryville, Ind., one of the areashardest hit by the massive storms.

Tpr. Scott Caudillof Kentucky StatePolice Post 8 inMorehead helpssort relief sup-plies donated foreastern Kentuckycommunities rav-aged by stormsand tornadoes onMarch 2. KSP’s 16posts throughoutthe state acted ascollection pointsfor donations des-tined for theaffected areas.

Tpr. Elliott Gollihue of the Kentucky State Policeadjusts a sagging flag in the devastated area of WestLiberty. Several inches of snow followed two dayslater amidst the cleanup efforts.

Tornadoes ripped through Hen-ryville, Ind., March 2, leaving a pathof destruction. Troopers in affectedstates continue to work round theclock in recovery efforts.

Indiana photos by Sgt. Cedric Merritt, ISP

Dear AAST Members & Supporters,The devastating tornadoes that swept

through southern Indiana March 2 have unfor-tunately adversely affected two of our troopers.One trooper lost everything he owned and suf-fered a shoulder injury. Thankfully, he is on themend and the rest of his family is fine, butrebuilding his home and replacing other lostitems will be a long, difficult, and costlyprocess. The other trooper had significant dam-age to his house, but he and his family arephysically fine. His recovery efforts will alsobe costly and lengthy.

Because AAST is about troopers helpingtroopers, we want to give brother troopers –and friends of troopers – the opportunity tohelp. Any amount you can contribute will begreatly appreciated by these two families.

The Indiana State Police Alliance is col-

lecting money to help these troopers, andAAST is joining with them to spread theword of this important need. Checks shouldbe made payable to ISPA Foundation and onthe memo line mark “Tornado ReliefAAST.” The ISPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit organization; donations are taxdeductible. Mail donations to:

Indiana State Police AllianceAAST Donations1415 Shelby St.Indianapolis, IN 46203

With sincere appreciation on behalf of thesetwo families,Sgt. Noel HouzeIndiana State PoliceAAST Indiana State Director


M/Tpr. David McKalip of theIndiana State Police was recentlyrecognized for his military servicedespite the fact he was honorablydischarged in 1978.

On Nov. 23, 2011, at a ceremonyheld at Muscatatuck Urban Train-ing Center near North Vernon,Ind., McKalip was presented withthe Army Good Conduct Medal byCol. Todd Townsend, garrisoncommander for Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck. McKalip entered theUnited States Army in October1975 and took his basic training atFt. Knox, Ky.

He later attended Military Police

School at Ft. McClellan, Ala., after which hewas assigned to the 502 Military PoliceCompany/2nd Armored Division at Ft. Hood,Texas, until 1977. He was assigned to the 6thMilitary Police Company/72nd OrdinanceDivision in Muenster, Germany, his last twoyears and was honorably discharged from theArmy on September 29, 1978.

McKalip, who earned an associate’sdegree in criminal justice from VincennesUniversity, began his career with the ISP as amember of the 39th ISP Recruit Academygraduating in July 1980. During his careerwith the state police he has served as a fieldtraining officer and as a member of the Tac-tical Intervention Platoon. McKalip ismarried and has three children.

Troopers help with Super Bowl

Troopers who worked the Super Bowl in February pose in the Indiana Convention center by the Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded each year to the Super Bowl winner.

Col. Todd Townsend of Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck training center, left, presents M/Tpr. David McKalip

with the Army Good Conduct Medal.

News from IndianaPIndiana trooper receives long overdue honor

About 100 uniformed and plain clothed Indi-ana troopers worked this year’s Super Bowlproviding security, escorts, and crowd control.

Each year the primary responsibility ofISP troopers at the Super Bowl includessecurity and policing duties at the IndianaConvention Center, home of Super Bowl-related activities, in downtown Indianapolisfrom January 27 through Super Bowl Sun-

day, which was February 5.Troopers provided constant security over the

Vince Lombardi trophy and the collection ofSuper Bowl rings on display to the public. Dur-ing the afterhours the rings and the trophy werekept in the ISP command center in the conven-tion center. Troopers provided security andescorts to current and former NFL players andother celebrities during autograph sessions and

personal appearances.Troopers also assisted the Indianapolis

Metropolitan Police Department with secu-rity and crowd control.

Those working the big event spent longhours on their feet for 10 days, but mosttroopers agree that it is an exceptionalassignment and they look forward to workingnext year’s Super Bowl.


VNews from maryland

Effective Feb. 1, the Maryland State Policebecame the most recent state agency to abol-ish the use of the 10-code system. Troopersnow utilize the Common Language Protocol,also known as plain language.

Historically, 10-codes were used todescribe common phrases used by lawenforcement and were intended to shortenvoice communication on the radio, but manypolice departments have developed differentcodes to communicate scenarios. The Com-mon Language Protocol is expected toimprove communication and reduce confu-sion, especially during multi-jurisdictionalincidents or anytime different agencies arerequired to communicate on the radio.

For example, under the new system, insteadof using code 10-46 when talking with a dis-patcher or another trooper, the trooper willsimply say, “disabled vehicle.” An additionalrequirement will be the use of the standard

phonetic alphabet when conducting radio com-munication, such as Alpha, Bravo, Charlie.

The adoption of the standard phoneticalphabet is consistent with Gov. MartinO’Malley’s public safety initiative toimplement the Maryland Statewide Commu-nications Interoperability Program.

“Communications interoperability is a nec-essary investment into the lives of those whowork on a daily basis to keep Marylanderssafe,” said MSP Superintendent Col. MarcusL. Brown. “The transition to using the Com-mon Language Protocol and the phoneticalphabet will allow for the most efficient andhighest level of immediate communicationbetween state agencies and local jurisdictions.”

By implementing the Common LanguageProtocol, the MSP is following a nationaltrend which became more prevalent after9/11 when agencies had difficulty communi-cating because they used different codes or

signals. The new guideline also meets therecommendations of the National IncidentManagement System Integration Center.

While most state police and highway patroldepartments still use 10-codes (and sometimes11- and 12-codes), several agencies precededthe MSP in making the switch to plain lan-guage, including the New York State Police,Pennsylvania State Police, Virginia StatePolice, and Washington State Patrol.

Common language replaces 10-code system

Bears freeze fur offMaryland State Police Trooper Candidate Class 138made a big splash at the MSP Polar Bear Plunge January27 at Sandy Point State Park. The class raised almost$23,000 for Special Olympics Maryland, with the eventraising a total of $2.5 million.

BNews from alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Safety ended 2011 with anew challenge: Top Trooper of the Year competition.

Top Trooper of the Year is a competition that made its debutin December 2011. The two-day challenge covered all aspectsof a trooper’s position, including physical fitness, driving andshooting skills, writing skills, and general law enforcementknowledge. It was held at the Alabama Criminal Justice Train-ing Center in Selma.

Col. Hugh B. McCall presented certificates on Jan. 5 tothe winners, including Tpr. John Cleveland, first place; Cpl.Thomas Averette, second place; and Tpr. Chuck Daniel,third place. Fifteen troopers from across the state partici-pated in the challenge, which the department plans to makean annual event.

Alabama names top trooper

Tpr. John Cleveland,foreground, was

named Alabama’sTop Trooper, while

Cpl. ThomasAverette, center,

took second place;and Tpr. Chuck

Daniel took thirdplace.


sNews from texas

In 1930 the Texas Legislature created the State Motor Patrol. Thefirst class of recruits was issued 90 new Indian and Harley motorcy-cles, and applicants were encouraged to have repair experience. Thus,many of the first motors officers had previously worked as mechanics.

The use of both motorcycle brands at the same time was veryunusual in police agencies, but it continued for the Texas DPSfor several years. From 1935 until the early 1950s, Texas high-way patrolmen rode Harley-Davidson motors, with automobilesbeing phased in after WWII. In the late 1970s the departmentagain tried to use motors for traffic enforcement on the high - ways, but after losing two patrolmen over a short period of time,the Kawasaki Police 1000 bikes were also retired from service.

For the first time since 1981, the DPS rolled out the Motor Unit inSeptember 2011, consisting of two Harley-Davidson motorcyclesand three motor troopers. The unit will be used at the Capitol for traf-fic patrol and for special events, such as escorts and parades.

Patrol breathes new life into motorcycle unit

A Texas motorcycle patrolman works in the early 40s.

The new motorcycle unit includes two motorcycles and three motor troopers.

Each Tactical Marine Unit vessel is equipped with six Bravo automaticweapons capable of firing 900 rounds of ammo per minute, and each boat ispowered by three separate 300-horsepower Mercury outboard motors.

who was killed in the line of duty in 1980. The second vessel,the David Rucker, its namesake being a trooper killed in 1981,was christened March 1. The other four boats are scheduled tobe commissioned by summer.

The unit will be charged with stopping and deterring thosewho break state laws and endanger citizens along the RioGrande River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The new unit willspecifically target cartel members and their workforce who areconstantly trying to smuggle contraband into Texas.

Dubbed a “splashdown,” drug smugglers from Mexico oftendrive their vehicles, loaded with drugs, into the Rio GrandeRiver following a pursuit with U.S. law enforcement. The drugsmugglers have stationed rafts and people to recover the loadand return it to Mexico.

The Tactical Marine Unit will further help prevent drugsfrom reaching the U.S. from Mexico.

To see video footage of a splashdown from DPS Aviation surveil-lance, go to http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/video/news/border/.You’ll notice that both trucks being used by the cartel haveTexas plates.

TEXASContinued from front page

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Tim Hazlette, a for-mer colonel with theKentucky State Policewho currently servesas AAST’s Kentuckystate director, beganserving as the Camp-bellsville, Ky., policechief December 1.

Hazlette beganworking as a KSP

radio dispatcher in Pikeville in 1978. The fol-lowing year, he enrolled in cadet trooper

school and was assigned to the Pikeville postupon graduating in January 1980.

Hazlette worked his way up through theranks at KSP, retiring as colonel in 2003.Since his retirement, Hazlette has alsoworked for the Commission on Accreditationof Law Enforcement Agencies, KentuckySchool Boards Association, Kentucky Trans-portation Cabinet, The Center for RuralDevelopment, and as an adjunct instructor atEastern Kentucky University, among variousother jobs.

“His whole background, his honesty and

openness [made him stand out],” said MayorTony Young after recommending Hazlette forthe position from among 11 applicants. “Hepays attention to the details; he’s very sin-cere, humble, and intelligent.”

Hazlette said he looks forward to buildingon the strengths at Campbellsville PoliceDepartment.

“I’m very grateful and humbled,” Hazlettesaid. “I pledge to you that I’ll bring all theenergy and resources I can muster.”

Hazlette has served as AAST’s Kentuckydirector since 2009.

Tpr. Alex Rubado,39, graduated from theKentucky State PoliceAcademy in October2010, just nine monthsbefore he was diag-nosed with stage 4glioblastoma, a malig-nant brain tumor.

While doctorscared for Rubado dur-

ing his two-week stay at the M.D. AndersonCancer Center in Houston for his August 2,2011, surgery, Kentucky and Texas troopers

helped take care of his family. Kentuckytroopers sent care packages and continuallycalled and prayed for Rubado, and whenTexas troopers with AAST heard he was intown, they made arrangements to have DPSrepresentatives rotate being at the hospitalwith the family.

“Not only did AAST send financial brother-hood assistance to help during Tpr. Rubado’sprocedure, but they also made a connectionthat nobody expected,” said Col. Tim Hazlette,KSP, retired. “Upon finding out that Tpr.Rubado was in Houston, my brother AASTboard members in Texas did as troopers do:

they responded to assist the family.“We troopers nationwide have been

handed down a great heritage, and it’s up tous and those yet to come to protect it, honorit, and preserve it.”

Upon Rubado’s discharge on August 16, aTHP captain escorted the family to the air-port. Rubado then underwent chemotherapytreatments and maintains a positive outlookand a thankful attitude for the outpouring ofsupport from his fellow troopers.

AAST was proud to provide BrotherhoodAssistance funding for Rubado during this dif-ficult time.


SNews from kentucky

The Kentucky State Police honored Tpr. Stewart “Glen” Franklin inDecember with the Guthrie Crowe Award, an honor bestowed upon offi-cers who have sustained a severe wound or injury while serving in theline of duty.

The honor stems from a 1972 incident in Franklin County when Franklinwas involved in an undercover arrest of a bootlegger. During the arrest,Franklin was shot at close range with a .22 caliber revolver, causing perma-nent paralysis to his lower extremities. Franklin remains paralyzed to thisday, utilizing a wheel chair for mobility. A native of Shelbyville, Ky., Franklinwas assigned to KSP Post 12 in Frankfort at the time of the incident.

Gov. Steve Beshear joined KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer andother KSP officers in honoring Franklin.

“With great service comes great sacrifice,” Beshear said. “Safeguard-ing Kentuckians and Kentucky communities is a critical service, andtoday I am proud to honor Tpr. Franklin for his tremendous bravery andefforts in protecting the citizens of this state.”

During the ceremony, Brewer reminded attendees of the living sacri-fice many troopers face each day.

“We are quick to recognize our fallen troopers and place their photosand names in hallowed locations throughout our buildings,” Brewer said.“This is a great opportunity to recognize those who have lived withinjury and excruciating pain as a result of their service.”

Governor, KSP honor injured trooper with well-deserved award

Hazlette

AAST state director, former colonel named police chief

KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer, right, speaks to Tpr. GlenFranklin, center, as Gov. Steve Beshear looks on following thepresentation ceremony.

Les W

illiams photo

Rubado

Trooper spirit, brotherhood burgeon

by Megan A. Peters, Information Officer,Alaska State Troopers

Just as the sun was starting to light up thecommunity of Kotzebue, Alaska, aroundnoon on January 4, four troopers werepreparing their snowmachines for a trip outinto the deathly cold backcountry.

An arrest warrant required the apprehensionof James Darin Monroe, 40, who allegedlysexually assaulted a 3-year-old child on Christ-mas day then fled from the community.

Monroe’s whereabouts were unknownuntil a search and rescue party located himat a cabin 22 miles up the Noatak River.Monroe had a .357 magnum revolver withhim, and he refused to return to the villagewith the searchers. It was up to troopers totrack him down and bring him in.

With the mercury buried at 30 belowzero, the snowmachines were taking longerthan usual to get up and running. Thebadged quartet opted to take three personaliron dogs and the state sled on their expedi-tion to apprehend Monroe.

“We usually don’t go out on our machineswhen it gets past 20 below unless somethingbig comes up,” Inv. Kevin Blanchette said.“This was something big.”

At about 1:00 in the afternoon, 2½ hoursafter beginning preparation and gatheringup cold weather gear – to include handmadefur mittens – Blanchette and Alaska statetroopers Christopher Bitz and RonMonigold, as well as wildlife trooper EricLorring crossed the sound to the NoatakRiver, each with a 40-pound pack full of

extra clothing and emergency provisions.The ambient temperature was 40 below,

and traveling at least 40 mph on snowma-chines put the wind chill at approximately 86below zero. A few times, the men had to stopand thaw the ice off their goggles by holdingthem close to the snowmachines’ engines.

Two troopers got into cover positions asthe others approached a cabin where theymight find Monroe. They found the cabinempty. However, the deep snow left troop-ers a telling sign – a sole, very visible trailof a person wearing stolen snowshoes andhauling a sled led away from the cabin.

Not much farther upriver the trail ledtroopers to a cabin with smoke coming outof the chimney. When troopers arrived,Monroe came out of the cabin. He pausedand after looking at the four armed troop-ers, he was taken into custody withouthassle. “He knew we were coming, and hewas ready to come in. He was cold,”Blanchette said.

After securing the fugitive, troopers hadto make sure he was dressed in appropriateclothes for the cold ride back to Kotzebue.They layered Monroe up in his own gearplus extra gear they brought with them.

“We brought some of our personal cold

weather gear from home so we knew he’d bewarm enough,” said Blanchette. “We gavehim a better hat and gloves – gave him gog-gles and wrapped his face up.”

Blanchette added that they took extra pre-cautions due to the handcuffs and theextreme cold. At 40 below exposed skinwill freeze in minutes, and the metal hand-cuffs could exasperate the problem.

The troopers put the cuffs over his jacketso he wouldn’t get frostbite from them andalso wrapped another layer of clothingaround his hands to try to keep the cuffsfrom getting cold. Even with the extra insu-lation, the metal cuffs frosted up a little bythe time they made it back to Kotzebue.

At press time, Monroe was being held inNome on the warrant the Kotzebue PoliceDepartment obtained. Troopers were con-ducting an investigation into what Monroewas doing while on the run.

Sgt. Duane Stone, supervisor of theKotzebue Alaska State Trooper post, saidthe recovery of Monroe sent a strong mes-sage to criminals in the area: “You don’t getto run away from the troopers when it iscold out by going out on snowshoes in thebackcountry. We will go after you. It is whatwe do.”


CNews from Alaska

Frozen enforcementAlaska state troopers track a fugitive at 40 below

Tprs. Ron Monigold, Christopher Bitz, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Eric Lorring, and Inv. Kevin Blanchette preparetheir snowmachines as they set out at 40 below to bring a fugitive to justice.

aNews from missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrolannounced Jan. 12 that the body of Tpr. FredGuthrie Jr. has been recovered.

At approximately 2 p.m. Guthrie’s body waslocated in a brush pile south of where his K-9Reed was recovered. The pair went missingAug. 1, 2011, when they were apparently swept

away in swift flood waters while working Mis-souri River flood duty in the area of Big Lake.

Although Guthrie was presumed dead,the department is glad to have recoveredhis remains so both they and the Guthriefamily could help bring closure to this trau-matic experience.

Trooper’s body recovered

Guthrie

Intimidation factor?

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SHOTS FROMAROUND THE COUNTRY

Members of the Cali-fornia Highway Patrol

Mobile Field Force providescrowd control at an Occupyprotest at Port of Long Beach inDecember. The action was partof a coordinated attempt byOccupy protesters up anddown the West Coast to

shut down ports.

Sr. Tpr. Doug Cutts of the Iowa StatePatrol demonstrates beer goggles toa student at Berg Middle School inNewton, Iowa, during an alcoholawareness class.

During graduation exercises, 51 new Mississippi state troopers engage in a moment ofsilent prayer before they officially began their sworn duty to protect and serve.Trooper school, which had over 700 applicants, ran July 10-December 16, 2011.

Texas Highway Patrol Recruit J. Williams, center, withstands close scrutinyfrom Lt. Pat Hernandez, left, Sgt. Royal McMullin, back, and Capt. JasonHester, on Day 1 of recruit school in August. Fifty-seven men and womenbecame THP troopers Jan. 19 following graduation ceremonies in Austin.

Officers handle protesters

Proof is in the goggles

Silent prayer

Trooper sets sailTpr. Det. Krista Hedstrom of the WashingtonState Patrol, center, had the opportunity tosail on the USS Ronald Reagan from SanDiego to Bremerton, Wash., January 6-10,briefing sailors and Marines about thestate’s DUI laws, winter driving, and the syn-thetic drug Spice. The ship, with a crew of2,500, docked at the Puget Sound NavalShipyard for a year-long maintenance stay.Pictured with Hedstrom are Cmdr. ScottSpringer, left, and Chief Jason Stanley.

Troopers in training

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Graduation ceremonies were held November 10 at the Georgia Public SafetyTraining Center in Forsyth for the 35 members of the 88th Georgia State PatrolTrooper School.

The Maine State Police’s newest recruit is a 10-week-old blackLabrador named Gooch. Held here by Tpr. Jessica Shorey,Gooch is named after MSP Officer Emery Gooch, who was killedon his motorcycle in 1924.

Capt. Maynard Gray, center, of the PennsylvaniaState Police is proudly joined by his troopersons, Matthew, left, of the PSP 131st CadetClass, and Michael of the PSP 132nd Cadet Class.

A Vermont State Police Academyinstructor watches closely as recruitsparticipate in ground fighting exer-cises. The 93rd VSP Pre-basic Academybegan Jan. 16, with the 15 recruitsindoctrinated during three weeks ofpre-basic training, followed by 16weeks of basic training.

Georgia gains troopers

Gooch the pooch

All in the family


Recruits learn importance of lending helping hand

Recruits serve theircommunitythrough craftprojects withmentally challengedadults.

KNews from florida

The Florida Highway Patrol participated ina news conference Dec. 2, 2011, to raiseawareness for Drunk and Drugged Driving(3D) Prevention Month. FHP pledged thatevery one of its sworn members would workat least one shift during the month of Decem-ber to focus on catching impaired drivers.Gov. Rick Scott, safety partners, and otherlaw enforcement agencies joined members ofthe FHP at the news conference to show sup-port for the important message.

“Last year, alcohol and drugs were contribut-ing factors in more than 30 percent of Florida’straffic fatalities,” FHP Director Col. DavidBrierton said. “This is an unacceptable statisticand one that we are dedicated to improve.”

While Florida has realized a reduction in traf-fic fatalities over the past five years, the patrolaims to continue to save lives by removingdrunk and drugged drivers from its roadways.

Preliminary enforcement results for thelast two weeks of 2011 consisted of 35,717citations, including 505 DUI arrests and12,860 speeding citations. Motorist assistsnumbered 11,236.

It might seem odd for recruits to help with artsand craft projects as part of their training, but that’sjust what up-and-coming Florida troopers did.

During their 28 weeks of training, the 42 mem-bers of the Florida Highway Patrol’s 121stRecruit Class visited Pyramid Inc. in Tallahassee,a nonprofit organization dedicated to helpingadults with mental disabilities. Students receiveinstruction in the fine and performing arts, aswell as vocational and life-management skills.

The recruits were grateful for the opportunityto visit Pyramid as part of their law enforcementtraining in handling situations involving peoplewith mental disabilities. Trooper recruits partici-pated with the students in arts and craft projectsand were able to view the group’s performing artsproductions. They also learned about the facility’straining and therapy.

In turn, the recruits put on a performance oftheir own, conducting marching drills and callingcadence for the Pyramid students. They evenpumped out a few pushups to give students anidea of what academy training is like.

The FHP Training Academy values the rela-tionship it has established with Pyramid staff andstudents and welcomes the opportunity to teachrecruits the importance of serving and leading byexample in their communities.

The 121st Recruit Class graduated Feb. 9.

Florida Highway Patrol Promotes 3D Prevention Month

Col. David Brierton addresses the media about the patrol’s involvement in 3D month.

Floridatrooper

recruits showa class of disabled students

what troopertraining is like.


xNews from West virginia

A West Virginia trooper became “Save Number 1,770” after he was saved by hisbulletproof vest.

In March 2011, F/Sgt. Bob Mefford of the West Virginia State Police was in astandoff in Lincoln County, during which time Jesse Roger Stacy allegedly firedshots at officers and then barricaded himself in his home.

When it was all over, a K-9 named Zoey had been shot and killed along with thegunman. Mefford also took a bullet, which fortunately was stopped by his vest. Thecompany which produces these lifesaving devices, Safariland, gives a no-costreplacement to the officer when the vest is utilized.

“His training came through, and the equipment that he was issued worked as itwas supposed to,” Col. C. R. “Jay” Smithers said.

Mefford was presented his replacement vest in November by Safariland.“No doubt whatsoever, that the vest and our K-9 that we lost was what kept me

alive that day,” Mefford said, “and my buddies.”

Vest saves trooper’s life

F/Sgt. Bob Mefford, left, is recognized by Safariland representa-tive Ed Hinchey as “Save Number 1,770.” Mefford’s replacementvest is displayed at right after he was shot last year.

GNews from colorado

The Colorado State Patrol recently honored four civil-ians whose quick actions prevented an environmentalcatastrophe this past September.

Travis Andrews, Jeremy Lattin, Andy Morris, andRany Zufell, employees of Crossfire, LLC, an oil andgas field services company, received Colorado StatePatrol commendation certificates for their quick think-ing and decisive actions following a fatal truck crash insouthwestern Colorado on September 16.

A truck transporting 4,000 gallons of gasoline whichcrashed on U.S. Highway 550, south of Durango wasseverely damaged, with the cargo tank spilling thou-sands of gallons of gas that could have contaminated thenearby Animas River. The driver of the vehicle waskilled in the crash.

The four civilians witnessed the crash and immedi-ately recognized the environmental threat the spillcreated. They quickly off-loaded a skid steer from theirtruck and grabbed shovels and began constructing aretaining wall around a nearby storm drain. They alsoconstructed a containment pond to catch gasoline thathad already entered the storm drain, preventing furthercontamination.

Thanks to their fast actions, these men prevented an envi-ronment catastrophe by containing approximately 1,500gallons of the gasoline before other help arrived.

State patrol honors men for help at fuel spill

Capt. Matthew Packard of the Colorado DPS Hazmat Unit, right, presents CSP commendations to civilians who helped avert a fuel catastrophe.

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Quick-thinking troopers used a software appli-cation on a cell phone to understand what amotorist was trying to tell them.

Sgt. Pat Shortt and Sr. Tpr. Mike Holloran of theOregon State police used a cell phone app to com-municate with a foreign speaking man whom theydetermined was experiencing a medical problemnear The Dalles. The app translates more than 50languages in text or spoken word.

On Feb. 12, several driving complaints of a pos-sible impaired driver were received regarding avehicle on Interstate 84. Shortt and Holloranstopped the driver, a 57-year-old man of Chinese

descent who spoke little English.The language barrier prevented the troopers

from communicating clearly with the man theynoted showed signs of possible impairment. Utiliz-ing a Google language translator app, Hollorancommunicated in Chinese to learn that the manwas diabetic.

Local emergency medical personnel respondedand confirmed the man’s blood sugar level wasabnormally high and that he was undergoing a dia-betic reaction. Following the medical assessment andinitial treatment at the scene, he was transported toMid-Columbia Medical Center for treatment.

by Erin Dietrich, Tillamook Headlight-Herald

More than 6,000 miles away from the Ore-gon coast, in war-torn Afghanistan, U.S.Navy Petty Officer Second Class AaronButcher is doing what he can to helporphaned children stay warm.

Butcher is a Navy reservist and worksfor the Oregon State Police out of theTillamook office. He is on his assignmentwith the NATO Training Mission -Afghanistan, at Camp Eggers, Kabul,where he oversees projects for the AfghanNational Police.

Butcher volunteered on a mission duringthe holidays with four other coalition mem-bers to give more than 1,400 blankets andother items to needy orphans at the Aschi-ana Center, an orphanage and school inKabul, where the average winter tempera-ture is about 28 degrees.

“They burn shoes in the winter time –they burn just about everything just tokeep warm,” Butcher said. “It’s a verypoor place. They have to do what they can

to survive.”The average household

income in this rugged, war-torn city is about $250 a year.Most residents struggle forbasic needs such as cleanwater, electricity, and med-ical care.

“They were thrilled to getthe blankets,” Butcher said.“You could see the excite-ment on their faces. We gavethem a snack, a piece ofcandy, and they lit up as theygot the treats.”

When Butcher decided tohelp with the effort, he put apost on Facebook tellingfriends and family backhome about the project.

“There were a number of people, friendsand family, who decided to send somemoney,” he said.

About 450 fleece blankets were collectedand shipped to Kabul, where they were put

into the hands of children on Nov. 30.Butcher is expected to return home in May.

Reprinted with permission, the HeadlightHerald.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Butcher and U.S. ArmyCapt. Pamela Rusinko hand blankets to orphans at Aschiana Cen-ter, an orphanage and school in Kabul, Nov. 30. Coalition forces

handed out 14 boxes of blankets to several groups of kids.

mNews from oregon

Winter storms bring a busy season for troopers in many areas, including Oregon where this trooper makes sure truckers install tire snow chains as they drive along atop Mt. Hood.

Troopers use cell phone app to learn of health problem

Sr. Tpr. Mike Holloran used an app on hiscell phone to communicate with a manwho spoke little English.

Trooper/Navy officer makes difference for Afghan children

U.S. Navy p

hoto by Eric Lockwood

Snow blankets Oregon

by Ofcr. Carrick Cook, Arizona DPS

Diligence and determination recentlypaved the way for a new motorcycle in theArizona Department of Public Safety’sMotor District.

In August 2011, Kawasaki made its tri-umphant return to the agency. The historicimage of an Arizona Highway Patrol motor-cycle is the Kawasaki KZ 1000, a bike thatis still being ridden today by motor officersall over the country.

In 2005, Kawasaki ceased its productionof the KZ 1000, requiring agencies, includ-ing the Arizona DPS, to look for areplacement. In the search for a new type ofmotorcycle for its officers, it was imperativethat the DPS find a model with an anti-lock-ing braking system. This was essentialbecause most major highways in Arizonahad been resurfaced with rubberizedasphalt. This new surface makes it difficultfor motor officers to hear the ominoussound of the front-wheel locking up duringextreme braking.

The BMW RT-1150 was eventually cho-

sen by the DPS as thereplacement for theKawasaki because ofits advanced brakingsystem and perform-ance. Since that time,two other motorcycleswith ABS have madeappearances in the DPSMotor District – theBMW RT-1200 and theHonda ST-1300. In2008 Kawasaki re-entered the policemotorcycle marketwith the introductionof a new police bike –the Concourse 1400police motorcycle.

“We continue to


hNews from new york

The New York StateTroopers PBA Signal30 Benefit Fund is cur-

rently raising funds fortwo special children of

New York troopers.Caleb Cunniff, age 5,

son of Tpr. David Cunniff, was diagnosed atage 2 with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II.This neuromuscular disease causes degener-ation of motor neurons resulting inprogressive muscular atrophy and weakness.Thanks to a power wheelchair, the Cunniffsare able to move Caleb from one place toanother. The Cunniffs’ expenses for Caleb’streatment are substantial, including the needfor a handicap accessible van, which will

cost approximately $30,000.Valentina Prestigiacomo, almost 2,

daughter of Tprs. Diane Parrotta and MarkPrestigiacomo, was discovered in October tohave a tumor wrapped around her spinalcord, a rare type of cancer called Ewing’sSarcoma. Neurosurgeons performed surgeryto relieve pressure on her spinal cord, butonly a small portion could be removed.Valentina faces chemotherapy, radiation, andpossibly more surgeries.

The New York State Police Signal 30 Bene-fit Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization,was created by the PBA of the New York StateTroopers, Inc., to support New York troopersand their families in extraordinary circum-stances and in times of need.

AAST is proud topartner with thePBA to notify AASTmembers nationwideof the pressing finan-cial needs of these twofamilies. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information aboutSignal 30 or to donate online, visitwww.signal30.org.

If you are able to make a donation, no mat-ter the amount, please make your checkpayable to NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Ben-efit Fund Inc. and mail to:

NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30120 State St., Suite 2Albany, NY 12207

Troopers’ children need your help

Caleb Valentina

DNews from arizona

Arizona DPS welcomes grand return of Kawasaki

Photo by John C. James, Jr., Arizona DPS

re-evaluate our motorcycle fleet and, as ofnow, the Concourse appears to be the bestoption for our agency,” said Capt. BurleyCopeland, who is continuing to outfit his motorofficers with the best equipment possible.

In comparison with the other bikes in use

by the DPS, the Kawasaki is about $7,000cheaper for each bike, and maintenancecosts are substantially less. With the pur-chase price being so reasonable, the DPSwas able to buy five Kawasakis for the priceof four Honda ST-1300s.

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Paying tribute for the ultimate sacrificeAAST pays tribute to the trooper who was recently killed in the line of duty.

We honor those who have given their lives in service to their departments and their community.AAST was proud to make a donation from its Brotherhood Assistance fund to Radulescu’s surviving family.

Tpr. Tony Radulescu, 44, a member of theWashington State Patrol, was shot and killedFeb. 23 around 1 a.m. during a traffic stopnear Port Orchard.

He had radioed in his location and thepickup truck’s license plate and description todispatchers. When they were unable to contactRadulescu for several minutes, a sheriff’sdeputy was sent to the scene and discovered

Radulescu lying wounded. He was trans-ported to a nearby hospital where hesuccumbed to his wounds a short time later.

The vehicle Radulescu had stopped wasfound abandoned on a country road approxi-mately three hours later. A SWAT teamdeployed to the registered owner’s home andas they approached, the suspect, JoshuaBlake, 28, committed suicide.

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office was incharge of investigating the case, and at presstime, six arrests had been made for rendering

assistance to Blake.A 16-year veteran of the

WSP, Radulescu served hisentire career in the patrol’sBremerton district. He waspopular both within thepatrol and in the community,known for his many visitsand presentations at local schools. A U.S.Army veteran, Radulescu is survived by a son.

Radulescu became the 27th Washingtontrooper to die in the line of duty.

Radulescu

Washington

When a law enforcement officer is killed,brother troopers come from numerous statesand agencies to represent.

Members of the Delaware State Police andVirginia State Police were among the thousandsof state, local, and campus law enforcement inattendance of the Dec. 12 funeral for slain Vir-ginia Tech police officer Deriek W. Crouse.

VSP troopers responded en masse whenword came of the officer being fatally shot

during a traffic stop on the Virginia Techcampus Dec. 8. The gunman, a 22-year-oldmale, took his own life approximately twohours later when approached by police.

Later that same day on the other side of thestate, 14-year veteran Virginia trooper M.H.Hamer was shot and injured. Hamerattempted to apprehend the suspect, andwhile the man was seated in the patrol car, hegrabbed for Hamer’s service weapon. As the

trooper wrestledwith the subject,the man was ableto fire the trooper’sweapon. Hamerretrieved an off-duty, back-up weapon, and shot and killedthe male subject.

Hamer survived being shot in the leg andat press time was home recovering.

Virginia, left, and Delaware troopers were among the thousands of officers from across the country who attended the funeral service for a Virginia Tech police officer killed on duty.

vNews from Virginia

Brother officers show support at funeralTrooper shot same day

Hamer


Reuben Young began serving in Januaryas secretary of the new, restructured NorthCarolina Department of Public Safety.

Young’s legal experience includesserving as a prosecutor in Texas and, asan assistant attorney general in NorthCarolina. In his current post, Youngserves as a member of the Governor’sCrime Commission and on the board of

directors of the Criminal Justice Infor-mation Network.

The new agency, effective Jan. 1, 2012,will fold in the responsibilities of the for-mer Department of Crime Control andPublic Safety, which Secretary Youngalso directed, and the Departments of

Correction and Juvenile Justice andDelinquency Prevention. The merger, aresult of Gov. Bev Perdue’s consolidationplan, will encompass the North CarolinaState Highway Patrol alongside theDepartments of Correction and JuvenileJustice and Delinquency Prevention.

Col. Kevin Daly was named the 17thchief of the Minnesota State Patrol inMay 2011.

Daly, who joined the patrol in 1986,was promoted to lieutenant in 1998 andserved as captain and commander ofthe Rochester District from 2001-2005.

He was named lieutenant colonel andassistant chief in 2005.

He has served as a commander of theSpecial Response Team and he has pro-vided significant training in variousareas including firearms, chemicalmunitions, defensive tactics, and drug

recognition evaluation.Daly holds a bachelor’s degree in law,

criminology, and deviance from theUniversity of Minnesota, and a master’sdegree in leadership from the Univer-sity of St. Thomas.

The MSP is comprised of 886employees, of which 591 are uniformpersonnel.Daly

Young

Minnesota State Patrol

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Michael Oliver, 52, was named com-mander of the South Carolina HighwayPatrol in December. He had served aslieutenant colonel since 2009.

Oliver, who joined the patrol in 1982,has managed the administrative, opera-

tional, and support functions of thepatrol associated with enforcement andpublic safety. He has also overseen traf-fic/specialized enforcement, and safetyoutreach for 11 troops. Oliver came topatrol headquarters in 2008, overseeing

the Telecommunications Unit. He has astrong background in field operations,administration, technology, and projectmanagement.

Oliver selected Chris Williamson toserve as lieutenant colonel of the divi-sion, which has 804 troopers and 188civilian personnel.

Oliver

New directors take lead of departmentsAAST proudly introduces the new leaders of the following departments.

We wish you the best as you take on the challenges of your new position.

South Carolina Highway Patrol

XNews from michigan

While visiting the Capitol in Lansing Jan. 19, the Detroit Tigers recog-nized and honored Michigan State Police trooper Drew Spencer whoreturned to work in December after suffering life-threatening injuries ina September crash.

Players saluted Spencer for his service and commended him for being offthe DL (Disabled List, in baseball terms).

Spencer, 27, was conducting a traffic stop on the night of Sept. 4 alongInterstate 96 in Ingham County when a vehicle lost control and struckSpencer’s patrol car and then struck Spencer who was standing near thefront of the patrol car.

Spencer sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by heli-copter to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Spencer wasreleased from the hospital on Sept. 22. He underwent several weeks ofintensive physical and occupational therapy before returning to work Dec.15 on full-duty status.

Spencer was honored in the House Appropriations room in the stateCapitol. His wife and two young children were in attendance.

Critically injured trooper returns to duty, honored by Tigers

Photo by Brandon How

ell, MLive Media Group

Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young, left, presents Michigan StatePolice trooper Drew Spencer with a team jersey. Spencer was honored Jan.19 at the Capitol. He was critically injured while on duty in September.


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Two ladies were recently honored as hav-ing a Spirit of the Trooper.

The AAST Spirit of the Trooper Awardwas initiated two years ago to recognizeindividuals for their support of the goals andpurposes of AAST and its mission toimprove the lives of state troopers. SherylMusick and Jo Baldridge, both wives ofstate troopers, recently received the framedawards for their outstanding efforts.

Musick, wife of Capt. Kenneth Musickof the Texas DPS who serves as AAST’snational secretary, was instrumental inhosting the AAST national board of direc-

tors in her home state of Texas in June2011. In addition to providing hospitality,she spent countless hours putting togetheran album of photos, notes, and memora-bilia for longtime AAST Tennessee StateDirector Bob Yoakum, who was undergo-ing cancer treatments and was unable toattend last year’s meeting.

Baldridge, wife of Tpr. Andy Baldridgeof the New Mexico State Police, has gra-ciously opened her home for the past threeyears to host competing state troopers inthe National Police Shooting Champi-onships. Andy and Jo’s renowned barbecue

and New Mexican dinners have becomeextremely popular among the 30-plustroopers who attend each year while inAlbuquerque for the world-class matches.AAST has sponsored the dinner for thepast 19 years and greatly appreciates thehospitality and generosity of theBaldridges as they host on AAST’s behalf.

AAST salutes these ladies who have takennoteworthy measures to help improve thelives of America’s state troopers. AASTlooks forward to future opportunities tohonor those who display a true Spirit of theTrooper.

Jo Baldridge displays the Spirit of the Trooper Award she received for herhospitality of state troopers competing in the NPSC.

Spirit of Trooper Award adds two honorees

Capt. Kenneth Musick, right, presents the AAST Spirit of the Trooper Awardto Sheryl Musick for her hospitality and the time spent organizing a mem-ory album for an AAST board member.


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Relics from the Road

Indiana troopers undergo an inspection roll call in the 1950s in the parking lot of the Dunes Park Post, Dist. 1, which has since been demolished. A memorial sign waserected near the post to honor the troopers who worked the area.

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