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ALABAMA ★ Clint Reck of the Muscle Shoals Police Department, Session 227, was promoted to Captain on December 1, 2011.
Alaska: Four FBI National Academy graduates recently attended an Alaska Trooper Academy graduation.
ALASKA ★ Four FBI National Academy graduates recently attended an Alaska Trooper Academy graduation: Academy Commander James Helgoe, who was a lieutenant during Session 227; Maj. Steve Bear of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, who was a lieutenant during Session 219; Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Public Safety Terry Vrabek, who was a sergeant during Session 186; and Col. Keith Mallard of the Alaska State Troopers, who was a captain with the Fairbanks (Alaska) Police Department during Session 226. Not bad for a bunch of misfits....
the folks from the department decided to get involved because so many have been affected in some way by this disease. Nancy’s co-worker Robin is a two-time survivor and Nancy’s sister is also a survivor. The two discussed the pink fire truck that Indian River County had, and then came up with the idea of painting the APC pink. Nancy spoke with All Brevard Collision and they agreed to paint it for free as long as they kept it that way. This idea didn’t sit well with the SWAT commander or deputy chief, but they did agree to let them vinyl wrap it. The materials were donated and Art Kraft Sign Company and the owner, Don Riley, allowed one of his employees, Charlie Moleski, to install it. It took him seven hours to install. The APC was then given two decals with the slogan “Bringing Out the Big Guns in the Fight Against Breast Cancer.” Thousands turned out for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk and the APC was a huge hit! The APC was stationed midway along the route and people were lined up to take their picture with the Pink Tank. Next year they plan on selling space on the vehicle to write the name of a loved one afflicted with the disease and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Nancy said it was a great project and she was thrilled to be part of it.
★ Lauderhill Police Department Assistant Chief Mike Cochran, Session 246, has announced his retirement to accept a position as Chief of Police for the Hanahan (S.C.) Police Department. Debra Henson, assistant chief of the Lakeland Police Department, retired on Nov. 23, 2011. ★ Jeffrey Goldman of the Delray Beach Police Department has been promoted to Assistant Chief. ★ John Plevell, Session 166, recently retired after 32 years with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office in Inverness. John’s last assignments were in missing persons and gang intel.
Florida: John Plevell, Session 166, retired after 32 years with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
ARIZONA ★ Thanks to everyone who attended the Southern Arizona Luncheon. The venue, food, networking, and training were great as usual. Thanks go out to Kathleen Robinson and crew once again for their planning and coordination of the event. ★ Two chiefs recently retired and were honored at the Annual Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Retirement Luncheon. We wish all the best to Chief Patricia “Pat” Huntsman, Session 164, of Chino Valley (Ariz.) Police Department and Jack Harris, Session 170, of the Phoenix Police Department.
FLORIDA ★ Nancy St. Pierre of the Palm Bay Police Department wanted to show her support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so she and
Florida: Nancy St. Pierre of the Palm Bay Police Department coordinated a donated pink vinyl wrap of the department’s APC to help show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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