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FALL 2023 - Vol. 32, No. 3
Peace Officer
The Thin Blue Line Between Crime and Society
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IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message ..................................
Advertisers Index ......................................
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FOP Survivors Benefit.............................. 37
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Awards.......................................................... 59
John Hoyt, Editor Chairman, Publications Committee
Help ............................................................... 73
FOP Prom .................................................... 76
Lou Campione, Contributing Editor
Member Advertiser Pages........................ 97
CONTRIBUTING STAFF: Special Thanks to our Photographers: Charlie Marsden, Jaci Downs
Police Officers Memorial Page ...............116
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Obituaries ...................................................118
Active Duty Deaths....................................129
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LODGE 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE John McNesby, President
Our contract is up this July. All City Unions (DC 33, DC 47, and The Fire Department) are also up. On top of that we have the teachers also up. To make it even more difficult, SEPTA and all its 14 locals are also expiring.
All of this has a direct hit on city finances.
I firmly believe the city is going to hide behind the PICA Legislation, which simply states the city must prove it’s “ability to pay” and show proof through the 5-year fiscal plan that they can afford a contract.
Make no mistake, I firmly believe all Officers and Deputy Sheriff’s should be paid at a premium, especially after all that has taken place over the last few years. Let’s hope that the new city administration feels the same.
That being said, we will be well prepared for a full-blown contract presentation which will last weeks, but I believe we would also be open to listening to or discussing with the city the possibility of an extension.
If not for anything else, but to separate ourselves from everybody else.
DO NOT BELIEVE THE RUMORS.
Be safe and enjoy the holidays.
John J. McNesby, President
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BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS Firstrust .................................... BC Phila. Federal Credit Union........ 81 Police & Fire Federal Credit Union ......................... 54 Assured Mtg Solutions .............. 91
BOOKS Girls Only .................................. 26 Doublin O’Dyssey...................... 50 Curve Ball ................................. 46 Children of the Clan .................. 57 Insurrection .............................. 96
CPA Charles P. Elliott CPA ................. 102 Keven Hughes CPA .................... 94 FINANCIAL PLANNING Brad Nyce Nationwide ............... 25 Valley Financial Group............... 21 Americor...................................107 Morgan Stanley.........................113
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FURNITURE, FLOORING & CARPETS Liberty Floor Covering ............... 97 FUNERAL HOMES/ CEMETERY Archdiocese Cemetery .............. 27 Burns Funeral Home ................. 92 Givnish Funeral Homes ............. 85
HEALTH Columbus Laser Vision .............. 47 Today’s Eyewear........................120 Academy Injury & Health Ctr..... 95 Holy Redemer Health................ 26 Suburban Orthopedic Assoc. ..... 7 Kristine Branca - Riki ................. 62 Capstone Physical Therapy........ 8 CG Orthodontics .......................108 JAGONEPT................................. 78
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Police Beneficiary Assoc............ 74 DeLia’s Firearms........................104 Martina White ..........................107 Matt Maloney-Affinity .............. 53 Matt Maloney - Medicare ......... 58 Phila. Emerald Society............... 88 Monster Shredder..................... 55 Pizza Uno .................................. 22 Colonial Life .............................. 49 Lawman Supply Co.................... 84 Homes for Heroes .....................106 K’s Cigars...................................107 Street Road Insurance ...............111 PAINTING Painting Pups ............................ 83
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Letters to the President . . .
JOHN McNESBY President
Vice Presidents ROOSEVELT L. POPLAR, JR. JOHN McGRODY STEVEN J. WEILER NICHOLAS DeNOFA Recording Secretary JOHN HOYT Financial Secretary MICHAEL TRASK Treasurer WILLIE SIERRA
Trustees JOHN McLAUGHLIN MYRNA RIVERA JAMES CROWN YVETTE CLARK Conductor SHARON JONAS
Guards PETER SWERYDA JOSE DONES
Chaplain LOU CAMPIONE In Memorium, JOE CELLA
JOSEPH P. HAND, SR. Dear John, My wife and I both served the City of Philadelphia for 40 years combined, and were always proud of the Philadelphia Police Department. When I needed the FOP, they were there for me with advice and service. It was emotional for me to witness the 3-gun salute in Margie's honor, the bagpiper and playing of Taps, the presentation of the flag, and to be given a Philadelphia Police Department escort. Never have I felt such support as I did during Margie's memorial services on July 6,2023 and our family will be forever grateful. With much appreciation, John Hand, Sr. ~~~ Dear John & FOP Members, Thank you so much for the beautiful flower arrangement for Mothers Day. I really appreciate that you always remember me and my family. Thank you for being so thoughtful. Fondly, Debbie Stackwiz ~~~ Dear John & FOP Board Members, Thank you very much for the basket full of snacks. I apprciate that you took the time to wish me well at my retirement. You have all been very to me throughout my career and for that I am eternally grateful. Mike Cochrane ~~~ John, You’ve tuched my heart with your kindness. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. You made my Mothers day a little better! Hope you are doing well. Love, Patsy McDonald ~~~ Dear John & FOP Lodge 5, Enclosed is a check in memory of my dear friend Kaven Viola Beakers. We worked toghether when she was in Virginia in the Cardiac OR. Please watch overy Marty during these dark days. I know he has a strong brotherhood in your group. God bless you all. Sincerely, Lynne Virgili ~~~ Dear John McGrody / FOP I wish to acknowledge the great job Ernie & Colleen did at my son’s 50th birthday party at the FOP on June 9
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Letters to the President . . .
Grace, John, Maureen
John & FOP Lodge #5 3rd. Myself, my family & our friends had a wonThere are not enough words to express our derful time because of their efforts. gratutude for all the kindness, sympathy, generosThank you, ity on the passing of our Mother. It meant a lot to John L. Rawlowaski me and my family especially my father. Thank you & Family from the bottom of my heart. ~~~ Sincere thanks, Dear John, Donna & Bill & My family and I will never be able to thank you DiGicomo Fam. enough for the beautiful luncheon you gave to our ~ ~ ~ family to honor my son, brother, uncle, and father. NAZARETH ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL The food was delicious and the service was ecellent. Embracing Faith, Family and Education So from a very grateful family who appreciated your Office of the President kindness from the bottom ofour hearts,Thank You! Sincerely, Dear John, Schaffer’s On behalf of the Nazareth Academy High ~~~ School community, I thank you for your gift of FOP Lodge #5, $2,000.00 for the Panda Golf Classic foursome. Your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully appreciated. Thank you for Through our support, Nazareth Academy High all your prayers & support as I naviagate thru this School continues its mission of supporting the school community in its pursuit of educational exdiffucult time. cellence. You are entitled to 4 golfers with a fair Sincerely, market value of $375.00 per golfer. Lisa Nichole & At Nazareth Academy High School, we live our Family of Wm. Clark mission each day through our caring, family atmos~~~ phere. Embracing faith, family, and education, we Dear John, My prayers and thoughts to family and friends challenge each student to attain her full potential at bother Officer Kevin Whetstone and Officer Lyn- academically, spiritually, and personally. While focusing on service to God and community, Nazareth neice Hill. My condolences at this sad time. Academy High School provides a rigorous academic Kevin McTagart curriculum and varied extracurricular activities ~~~ that inspire each student to achieve academic excellence and become a life-long learner in a global FOP Lodge Executive Board, On behalf of my family and myself, I wanted to society. Again, thank you for your generous gift to thank you for thinking of my family during our time of loss. Your support meant alot and is deeply appre- Nazareth Academy High School. Thank you for your ongoing support ciated. Sincerely, Thank you, Denise LePera, President Steven O’Brien & Fam. ~~~ ~~~
Dear Mr. McNesby & FOP Family, We were so moved by your care and thoughtful- John, Wanted to take a minute to thank you, Nick ness at the time of John Weir’s passing. He was a and all of Lodge 5’s support with my campaign. wonderful father, “poppy” and friend. Your strength I couldn’t have done it without your help and presence to us has been a great source of healing to us as we continue on. We are grateful for you all throughout the years. Hope your summer is going well. I missed you and hold you all in light and prayer. at the Survivor’s Benefit to thank you again in perGod Bless you, son. See you soon. Much obliged and graitful. The Weir family Brian McLaughlin Judy, Jeff, Sarah, ~~~ 10
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VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF STAFF’S MESSAGE BY ROOSEVELT POPLAR
Changes in the Police Department have come upon us. Will that be enough to withstand the mental and emotional toll that has taken over the past couple of years? With a new Mayor, and City Council Members set to take office in January of 2024, what will the city look like in the form of law enforcement and support for the people putting their lives on the line every day to protect the many communities they took the oath to protect and serve. How do you get back the respect of the city when you have a DA that only prosecutes Cops? People in the communities are frustrated and confused by the lack of respect they receive from the prosecutors that do not protect them as law abiding citizens who pays taxes to this city for protection, and must live the daily nightmares of murders, shootings, car jackings, robberies, and crimes of the community. Kids can’t play in front of their own home, can’t go to school, or enjoy a rec league sporting event without the fear of becoming one of the many victims of this crime plagued city. How can you sit back as the chief prosecutor of the city and continue to allow this to be your crime reform plan for years without having to answer anyone. This topic has become the common theme in the political circus in this city, but no one with any power will stand up and 14
challenge the clown that’s leading the circus. The old saying is “if you have a clown running the show, expect to see a circus”. And that’s the theme for the City of Philadelphia as we know it. All the promises made to the people of the city to keep them safe and make this a better place to live, work and raise a family have been broken by many with the power to make positive changes. An excuse, no matter how compelling, is no replacement for your promise. Make sure you remind all the politicians of their broken promises and excuses when they come knocking at your door for your vote. Make sure to ask them where they stand on this crime reform in the city that has done the exact opposite of stopping crime. It’s time to put the heat back on the people that want to make the laws in the city but use them to their advantage and are blatantly arrogant about it. How can you have two sets of crime codes, one for the criminals, and one for law enforcement. These new rules are being applied across the country, and not one politician has come out to challenge this misjustice to the law enforcement community. They are totally silent until their term is about to expire, and then suddenly, they are looking for answers to help law enforcement and the communities they are
elected to protect. No matter how much money you take from police budgets and give to the different civic organizations you create for family and friends, it will not replace law enforcement or the boots on the ground. Transparency goes both ways. Where are the monies that were taken from the socalled DEFUND the Police? How much of that money was used in this city to make Philly safer? Do the math and show me the results of the 14 million that was taken from our Police Department. In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Which is what most of them have done thus far. I hope I have gotten my point across to you. I’m looking forward to the new changes that will be here sooner than we think. We must stay strong and focused on what we need to do to survive this game called life. Maybe we will see the respect and appreciation for what you do for a living to motivate a very promising career return to form. Maybe the manpower shortage will be addressed to make it safer for everyone. Who knows what to expect in the upcoming months. Make sure we protect one another against the madness of the haters internally first. If we do not look out for us, we can’t expect others on the outside to look out for us. Be very mindful of what you are doing in the streets. No matter what you do, you are being watched and judged every 15
moment you are out there. Common sense goes a long way. Stay your course of the goal you have set out for yourself to maintain a piece of mind for yourself and loved ones. At the end of the day, we work for the people we care about the most. We all work for that day when we can say that we have accomplished that goal, no matter how large or small. Walk away with your head held high and know you have given your all when that time comes. But, if you are still here, continue to give what you can for as long as you can. You should be the one to dictate your future and outcome. Stay YOUR path, not someone else. The days of the one’s and guns are over unless you want to be the face plastered on national news as the story of the month. Just remember when you’re told to go out there and produce for the people you are working for, when the s*** hits the fan, there’s only one Union that is standing behind you. The ones in the white shirts that tell you to do it will slowly disappear out of your life. Something to keep in mind. I’m not telling you not to do your job but be very mindful of your actions while doing your job. This is not policing from 5 years ago. We have evolved into a new era of policing. Stay strong. Stay safe.
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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BY JOHN MCGRODY
I penned this article a week after the departure of a Police Commissioner. With this change, it is the hope that we can return to the true mission of this police department: public safety and the suppression of crime. After all, that is the reason most of our members took the oath and raised their right hand. With this change, we hope the new leadership that steps up does so with the best interests of the members of the PPD moving from the bottom of the list to the top. We need to move away from the detached and lackadaisical leadership of the past, in both the Department and the with the upcoming change in the Mayor’s Office.
that the street cop gets more support and respect going forward.
The PPD is well known for a lack of advance notice regarding major events and details. For the 35th consecutive year that I’m aware of, the occurrence of the Puerto Rican Day Parade has once again snuck up on Philadelphia Police Department leadership. Orders came down several days before the event. That’s wrong. However, many called off sick this year for the parade. It is probably the largest number in history to call out sick. When you call out for these events, you’re not sticking it to the bosses, you’re sticking it to your co-worker by not being We are always looking to the future. We there. We are dealing with the associated are preparing for our upcoming contract ne- contract violations arising from this event gotiations in both the Police Department in such as illegal sick checks and subsequent Act 111 and under Act 195 for the Sheriffs overtime restrictions. The city is hosting the Office. Although the contract expires in less Mummers Day Parade this January 1, 2024 than a year, we are always preparing for the and the Independence Day events next July contract fight. Soon, we will solicit your 4, 2024. With history as our guide, PPD input for the contract proposals so that we leadership is scheduled to discover the Mummay maintain our current benefits and mers Parade is coming up on Thursday Deachieve new contractual benefits to support cember 28, 2023 and they will discover on you and your family. New challenges are pre- Monday July 1, 2024 that there are events sented with the fact that we will be dealing surrounding the birth of our nation. with a new Mayor. We hope that there is a Finally, we’ve had a respectable number much higher level of support from of recruits enter our ranks in the last class. whomever is the next Mayor. Our Depart- The approximately 100 strong class is welment and our city has long been suffering come news but the miniscule number of refrom scant levels of attention and resources cruits in previous classes still leaves us in a paid to crime and the rule of law. My hope is 18
crisis. There are not enough cops in patrol and hopefully the new leadership will address this. The low manpower is further complicated by illogical deployment practices with cops stuck sitting on a fixed post or contained to a grid. The new leadership should listen to the street cops and realize these deployment practices don’t work and likely lead to more crime. Posting an officer to a location after a shooting incident is akin to parking a fire truck in front of a home that burnt to the ground the day before.
has long been married with a family of their own. Please call the FOP to check and make sure the appropriate beneficiary is listed for both your FOP policy and your city life insurance.
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Please stay safe and keep an eye on one another. Please know that the FOP has If you take anything at all from this ar- your back, especially when others may cast ticle, please check your beneficiary. This ap- you aside. plies to both our active and retired members. Far too often, we discover that the listed beneficiary is a deceased parent or an ex-spouse or the parent of an officer who
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Treasurer’s Report BY WILLIE SIERRA
First & foremost, I would like to thank the FOP – Lodge 5’s membership for your continued trust and confidence in “Team McNesby.” THANK YOU! It has been a pleasure serving you. Although we continue to face numerous challenges, with we are up for the task. MUCHAS GRACIAS! I also like to extend my congratulations to Deputy Commissioners John M. Stanford, Krista C. Dahl-Campbell, & Frank J. Vanore on their recent promotions. I look forward to establishing working relationships with all of you, especially when it comes to our ONEPHILLY payroll system. With that said, despite the fact, there is a ONEPHILLY settlement in place; our attorneys are sorting out some kinks in order to set up the new procedure. Lodge 5 still receives complaints regarding payroll, so the sooner the better. We will keep you posted. By no means, am I a financial guru, but during these economic uncertainties, my advice, do not panic. We have been here before. Set some new goals, refocus your budget, and pay down your debt. You may want to consult with a financial adviser to tweak your retirement contributions. As I mentioned in my previous article, unpaid membership dues continue to be troublesome. Any member who owes back dues is “NOT” a member in “Good Standing!” For those members who have forgotten or misunderstood, I remind you, if removed from payroll for whatever reason (excluding Military 24
Leave of Absences) you are still personally responsible to pay your dues that are in arrears. Please do not ignore those monthly invoices mailed to you.
Also, as a reminder to members who are on the verge of retirement. If you wish to maintain your FOP – Lodge 5 membership do not forget to sign and submit the yellow card for your Pension Dues. Not surprisingly, some are reporting the City, nor the PPD are asking you to sign it, thereby making you a potential non-member of the FOP. Any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact me directly at 215-6293627. For payment of dues in arrears contact Andrea Mruk at 215-629-3612 and she will assist you. While at it, please update your personal contact information, such as, cell phone numbers, home addresses, and insurances beneficiaries. Too many officers forget to change their beneficiaries, which creates some very uncomfortable scenarios between spouses, family members, and friends. In closing, I hope everyone enjoys the fall season. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Strong! Fraternally, Willie Sierra wsierra@fop5.org 215-629-3627
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Recording Secretary’s
Message by John Hoyt
As I sit down and write this article I am once gain in awe of the job our active member men and women do on the streets of Philadelphia. On September 26th, 2023, our city was once again besieged by riots and looting. Throughout Philadelphia the worst of our society attempted to steal, destroy, and promote lawlessness. But like so many other times our brave members stood against the forces of evil, no matter what the odds, and brought back peace to Philadelphia. I am so immensely proud of the job you do. Never forget, most of Philadelphia feels the same way I do. They are immensely proud of you. Don’t be fooled by the very vocal few who are constantly against us, remember how much most Philadelphians respect and admire you. However, one of those few who is against us, responsible for the lawlessness, and is unfortunately in a position of power is our District Attorney.
The lack of criminal prosecution over the years by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has had significant consequences and implications for Philadelphia. When individuals who commit crimes are not prosecuted, it creates a sense of impunity, where wrongdoers believe they can get away with their actions without facing consequences. This has led to a culture of lawlessness and further criminal activity. Criminal prosecution serves as a deterrent to potential offenders. When there is a lack of prosecution, criminals are less deterred from engaging in unlawful behavior; it’s clear that they do not fear the legal consequences. The rule of law is a fundamental principle of democratic societies. When criminal prosecution is lacking, it undermines the rule of law, and therefore undermines the belief in a democratic society.
your National 2nd Vice President. Let me start by saying thank you. Thank you to all of you who reached out at supported me in so many ways. There is zero chance I would have attempted to become a National Executive Board member without the support of John McNesby, the Lodge 5 Executive Board, and most importantly you. After I officially won, I gave a speech to over 3,500 Delegates who were in attendance at this year’s National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were representing and speaking for the over 373,000 strong members of the Fraternal Order of Police. Thank you for putting your faith in me to help lead this great organization, I am humbled beyond words and feel so fortunate to be in the position I am in today.
Lastly, I must remind you how important it is to donate to our PAC fund. Political decisions impact so many aspects of our lives, our pay, healthcare, training and education, our ability to shape the future depends on our collective action. Political Action Committees (PACs) play a crucial role in influencing policy decisions and electing representatives who align with our values. The FOP PAC fund is a powerful tool for collective action. By pooling our resources, we can achieve more together than any of us could achieve alone. Our PAC is a conduit for you to express your values and bring about the change we need.
Your job is not easy right now and we know it. We are actively working on making it better by working with the department and politicians to increase manpower. We know how much of a strain it has put on you and your families and we are working to improve that. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do for you or your families don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. Be safe Most of you know that I had a very busy sum- out there. mer and as of Thursday, August 17th, 2023, I am 28
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Revenge by the Prior, Progressive, Police Commissioner results in a change of Command for a Police Commander who did the right thing…needs to be corrected by the interim or new Police Commissioner… by Mike Trask, Financial Secretary
I’m going to rehash a case where an officer was under investigation for a narcotics matter and IAB was involved, handling the investigation. I’m not going to name names as these folks have been through enough but the powers that be will know who I’m taking about. Suffice it to say, the officer came under investigation and the investigator from IAB and following a thorough investigation, wrote a memo that in short said there was no basis or evidence to arrest the officer.
Following that, our unfair and biased District Attorney was then motivated to arrest the officer, who was promptly fired by the Progressive, politically correct Police Commissioner at the time. The case moved to trial at a slow pace in the city courts system.
During the trial, the IAB investigator was subpoenaed by both the prosecution and the defense and was put on the stand, where at the conclusion of questioning by both sides and the Judge, the IAB investigator was ruled an expert by the Judge for his prior work in narcotics. The next day, the now formal IAB investigator was in possession of subpoenas
for the continuous weeklong trial, however, the DC of OPR interfered with an active Criminal Jury Trail and cancelled the former IAB Investigator’s subpoena’s, thus preventing him from being called to the stand to testify once again. This is the same DC who then called for the investigation of the former IAB Investigator as to why he was at the jury trial. This DC also arranged for an emergency meeting of the Executive Team, who then decided to retaliate against the former IAB Investigator, removing him from his Command and burying him in Night Command on last out the following day.
Following the IAB investigator’s testimony over a week in the trial, the Officer was found NOT GUILTY and even the Judge went on the record, exclaiming the only reason that the officer was arrested was because of the District Attorney. I guess the bias was even visible to the Judge on this one.
There was another, unannounced victim in this case. The IAB investigator who gave truthful, unbiased testimony was removed from his command and banished by the then politically correct, biased progressive Police Commissioner. This needs to be rectified by the Interim Commissioner before any more time passes. Do the right thing!
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My hope for a new beginning for the Philadelphia Police Department starts where it started over three years ago. At that point in time, leadership here in the city decided to go with an unproven, experience lacking alternative for a leader to head us up. Being a police chief in a department of less than 1,000 hardly prepares one for a department the size of Philadelphia. Running community relations in a previous department is also a poor barometer of the type of leadership that could be expected. Then we can also draw on the leadership that was displayed during the riots that plagued the city where police officers were held back to respond to acts of violence, rather than deploy to prevent them. That decision resulted in billions of dollars in losses to businesses and untold acts of violence against civilians who were left unprotected by a leader who bunkered down at a city facility, watching things on monitors, all while being guarded by the national guard. In the meantime, in a parking lot that was less than two blocks from this bunker where she was holed up, over one thousand officers and supervisors were forming daily at different intervals being dispersed to different hot spots city wide. The FOP was there daily, providing basic mainstays to our members such as food, water, masks, hand sanitizers and other basic needs to the men and women in blue. What we didn’t see were members of the Command Staff, the third floor, ensuring 44
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Summer brought so many wonderful celebrations, more than I’ve seen in many years. It was a nice compliment that so many chose their “home away from home” during the months filled with some days of intense heat and let us do the work to be able to sit back and enjoy! It’s a brief but busy season with sometimes endless detail hours and letting us help you create that special day/night with ease is what we are here for. Bringing our families, friends, brothers and sisters together for a few hours of good times forever to be remembered. Summertime also hosted another warm but thrilling “36th Annual Ben to the Shore,” benefiting our Survivor Families. We can’t mention enough the huge value of those who support, volunteer and pedal to make this event such a success and how much it is truly appreciated. Now, jumping into Fall, the final plans are in place to enjoy another afternoon of support with the annual Philadelphia DOO WOP Festival scheduled for Sunday, October 8th, 2023, 1pm x 5pm here at the FOP with the DJ sounds of Philly’s Best Oldies and the area’s top vocal groups. Proceeds are also designated to benefit the FOP Survivor’s Fund. Both successes are made possible by so many who make it, behind the scenes, everything and more! Change is afoot in the Philadelphia Police Department as we have a new interim police commissioner. Glad to see that the Commissioner is from our ranks. Additionally, we will have a change in the Mayor’s Office come January. A long overdue change and a welcome change in our department. The men and women of the PPD have suffered long enough under lackadaisical and non-existent leadership. All of our members are in dire need of support, particularly those in patrol. Hopefully, new leadership will focus anew on crime and public safety back our cops. The most recent class of recruits numbered almost 100. As your conductor, I have the honor of meeting our newest members first when I swear them in as they enter the Academy as recruits. Hopefully, these numbers of recruits will be larger than the miniscule number of recruits we’ve seen over the last several years. At that time, we also strongly suggest that our new brothers and sisters enroll in the Deferred Compensation Pro-
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A man dies and arrives at Heaven’s Gate. He is told he must undergo one more test. He will be shown Heaven and shown Hell and he will be asked to pick one. He protests, but is told that the final test must be endured. He is given a tour of Heaven and then he is given the tour of Hell. Upon his return he is given his final exit interview and asked to make his selection Heaven or Hell. He responds Heaven is better than it was described when he was on earth. Streets lined with gold, nine choirs of Angels, magnificent mansions, and he was surprised to see Hell was nothing like he was told. Hell was all the things he liked, beautiful golf courses, club houses, partying. So he is asked to choose Heaven or Hell, he decides Hell. He is sent down to Hell and when he arrives this time its Hell fire, people in torment and he screams up to Heaven, what happened to what he saw on his first visit. The voice from Heaven responds the first visit was before the election and the second visit was after. We can apply this lesson to all of life. The Devil always over plays his hand. The choices we make are based on false intelligence that the Devil helps to promote. He helps to promote bad life choices based on temptations that frequently lead to addictions and bad decision making. The answer to the Devil over playing his hand is to be well grounded in our faith. We must work every day to exercise our spiritual muscle. As police officers and sheriff deputies we are on a mission from God and we are in the thick of a spiritual battle every minute of our lives. All the research supports that the battle is won by living life God’s way. There
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the officers fearlessly pursued the offenders into a nearby alleyway. As the pursuit ensued, the offenders discarded their firearms and fled in separate directions towards Frontenac Street. Officer Dooley continued the chase on foot and engaged in a physical struggle with one of the offenders, who managed to enter a double-parked vehicle left by a civilian. Swiftly acting, Officer Dooley shattered the window, deployed his Taser, and successfully apprehended the offender. Meanwhile, Officer Shensky apprehended the second offender on a porch on the 900 Block of Brill Street. Returning to the scene, the officers recovered two firearms, a ski mask, multiple FCC's, and identified a bullet hole in their patrol car's rear fender. Both offenders were charged with Aggravated Assault, VUFA, and related offenses. Remarkable work!
Special Award 26th District Sgt. John Massi
This year for our annual Survivor’s Fundraiser Benefit Sgt. Massi worked tirelessly gathering sponsors and donations. Because of his hard work with new businesses he helped the Survivors’ Committee double this year’s donations in comparison to last years. His drive and enthusiasm for helping survivor families is genuinely appreciated, and for that, we recognize you and say thank you.
2ND District P/O RYAN MCGINNIS
2nd District P/O JASON SHENSKY P/O PATRICK DOOLEY
On March 29th, Officers Dooley and Shensky were conducting routine patrol near Summerdale Avenue and Brill Street. While traveling southbound on Summerdale Avenue, they were confronted by two armed individuals exiting a shared driveway who proceeded to fire multiple shots in their direction, striking their police vehicle. Undeterred by the gunfire,
On April 29th, Officer McGinnis responded to a distress call at 6132 Castor Avenue, where he encountered a female complainant. Despite a language barrier, Officer McGinnis learned from the woman that a 38-year-old male tenant on the second floor was suicidal and armed with a knife. Approaching the second floor, Officer McGinnis observed the male, seemingly under the influence of narcotics, pacing the hallway with the knife pressed to his own throat. Despite the male's pleas to be shot and killed, and stating that he was armed with a gun; Officer McGinnis remained composed and engaged him in conversation. As the male attempted to enter a rear bedroom, potentially to retrieve a gun, Officer McGinnis deployed his Taser, incapacitating the individual and safely disarming him. The male was then transported to Nazareth Hospital for necessary treatment. Officer McGinnis exhibited remarkable compassion and self-restraint in a
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P/O BRIAN WILLIAMS #4793 P/O EDWIN PADUA #4697
On January 3rd, 2nd District personnel responded to a distress call reporting a person with a gun at 900 Magee Avenue. Further information indicated that a female was inside that location suffering from a gunshot wound, and that the shooter, her father, was still on location. Upon arrival, Officers Eichler and McKenna witnessed a male entering a window of the property. Gunshots were then heard from inside. Meanwhile, Sgt. Weber, along with Officers Arentzen and Wacker, arrived on the north side of the property. The same male emerged, holding a child, but refused to surrender and fled back inside. Another male, previously unseen, emerged from the property with the child, revealing a gunshot wound. The officers acted swiftly to secure the child and provide medical aid. Subsequently, the first male reemerged and was apprehended. Without regard for their own safety, the Sergeant and his four officers formed a contact team and proceeded to enter the property, conducting tactical sweep. Inside the kitchen, officers discovered a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Although the juvenile victim survived, the female victim unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. The suspected murder weapon, a 9mm handgun, was recovered, and the offender was subsequently charged with Murder. Thanks to the officers' prompt response and effective tactics, further loss of life was pre-
During a routine patrol on April 20th, Officers Williams and Padua were alerted by a concerned citizen about a suspicious male near Loretto Avenue and Sanger Street. Spotting a person matching the description, the officers approached, but the individual pulled out what seemed to be a firearm and fled. Officer Williams pursued on foot while Officer Padua tracked them in their vehicle. The suspect refused multiple commands to stop and, upon Officer Williams catching up to the suspect, the suspect turned and pointed the weapon at him. In response, Officer Williams fired, injuring the suspect and immediately took cover behind a vehicle. The suspect retaliated by shooting at Officer Williams, narrowly missing. Officer Padua arrived, fired a single shot to force the suspect to retreat. Officers Williams and Padua pursued the injured armed assailant in their patrol vehicle. Eventually, the wounded suspect began to tire, and still armed, stopped and confronted the officers yet again. Despite numerous commands to drop the gun and surrender, the suspect took his own life, ending the threat he posed to the officers and society.
Officers Williams and Padua's swift response to the concerned citizen's tip, their bravery in the face of danger, and their effective teamwork were pivotal in resolving this highly dangerous situation. Their unwavering dedication exemplifies the crucial role of law enforcement in ensuring community safety.
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6th District P/O Brittany Colon #1877 P/O Timothy Wilent #6174
On July 19th, Officer Wilent and Officer Colon responded swiftly to a stabbing incident on the 300 block of N. 13th Street. Ascending five flights of stairs, they entered the apartment to find a scene of extensive bloodshed. The victim, bleeding profusely from his upper right arm, was quickly attended to by Officer Colon, who applied a tourniquet. Officer Wilent, an experienced and state certified EMT, applied a celox pressure dressing. Despite their efforts, the victim became unresponsive and pulseless. Officer Wilent promptly inserted a nasopharyngeal airway into the victim’s nose, ensuring an open airway and initiated CPR. With the arrival of Medic 35, the victim was transported to Jefferson Hospital, where Officer Wilent's continued assistance in the ambulance contributed to the successful resuscitation efforts. Following a mass blood transfusion, the victim's life was ultimately saved. Both Officer Colon and Officer Wilent, members of the department's MIRT team, have received Medical Trauma and Emergency Tactical Casualty care training. Their quick actions and life-saving measures were commended by the attending physician at Jefferson Hospital. Kudos to these exemplary officers for their decisive and skilled response in a critical situation, embodying the commitment and training that can make all the difference in saving lives. Exceptional job Officers!
12th District P/O Raymond Fountain P/O Anthony Curtosi
On Saturday, January 18, Officers Foutain and Curtosi responded to a robbery in progress in the area of 52nd and Kingsessing Avenue. The complainant informed them she was counting her money while walking to the corner store when two men ran up, snatched her money out of her hand, and ran away. Flash information and the assailants’ travel direction were provided to police radio. Assigned to the foot beat program in that area, the officers were familiar with a recent pattern of robberies that have been occurring in the area. As the officers started canvassing the area, they noticed two males walking on Chester Avenue matching the flash information. The officers quickly and strategically approached the males, detaining them with minimal resistance. The complainant was brought to the officers’ location and positively identified both males as the men who robbed her. The officers placed both males under arrest. The males were charged with robbery. Good job Officers
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On September 15, a male flagged down Officer Kelemen, reporting that his mother had collapsed in a home on the 6200 block of Elmwood Avenue. Officer Kelemen promptly responded and found an unresponsive woman leaning against a porch wall. Assessing the situation, Officer Kelemen confirmed that she was not breathing and had no pulse. Requesting medical assistance, Officer Kelemen immediately began CPR while notifying police radio. Officer Coppola, upon hearing about the situation, quickly joined Officer Kelemen and provided additional aid, using a CPR mask. The officers efficiently alternated between compressions and rescue breaths, ensuring the patient received continuous care until medics arrived. They continued their efforts, reassessing the patient's condition and persevering through multiple cycles of CPR. Upon arrival, Medic 43B instructed the officers to continue CPR while preparing for advanced life support measures. Eventually, the patient was stabilized at the hospital, her condition critical but stable. The officers' swift actions and dedicated CPR administration played a crucial role in saving the patient's life and preventing further complications. This incident serves as a shining example of the vital importance of First Responders' CPR interventions, as they can revive patients and mitigate the effects of oxygen deprivation. Outstanding work!
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On Saturday, August 20th, police responded to the area of 2900 Robins Street for a person with a weapon. A female had barricaded herself inside the property and started setting fires. Upon arrival, officers were informed by family members that the female had mental illness and they had obtained 302 paperwork for her involuntary committal. The family had initially tried to transport her to the hospital, but she grabbed knives from the kitchen, barricaded herself, and threatened to set the house on fire. The family also mentioned a non-verbal handicapped adult male on the second floor. As the officers approached, smoke began to emerge from the property. They attempted to use a provided key, but the door was blocked by furniture. Communication was established with the woman through the doorjamb, but the smoke inside raised concerns about the urgency of the situation. The Philadelphia Fire Department was called for assistance and used the Jaws of Life to open the entryway. Officers McLaughlin, Albert, and DeSanctis confronted the female in the living room, where she stood near three large kitchen knives. They successfully ordered her to step away and took her into custody without incident. Meanwhile, Officers Owens and Vega located the special needs male on the second-floor hallway, unharmed. He was transported to the hospital as a precaution, while the female was taken to Friends Hospital for involuntary committal. The Fire Department arrived and extinguished the smoldering fires that the female had started. Subsequent investigation revealed three separate locations within the property where she had attempted to ignite fires. Outstanding work Officers!
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22nd District P/O Katie Lankford #1225 P/O Thomas Bergey #3698
On May 21, Officers Lankford and Bergey responded to a report of a window being shot out at 2605 Jessup Street. The officers investigated the scene and determined that the bullet came from outside, the trajectory originating from across the street in the rear of the 2600 blk. of N. Sartain Street. As the officers went to investigate, they observed a bullet hole on the rear door of the property. While in the rear of the property, a male peeked out from the back door and slammed the door shut when he saw police. Believing this male was armed and possibly barricading himself inside, the officers set up a perimeter and notified police radio. After about 15 minutes, the male came back to the door and allowed officers inside. While inside the property, the officers saw an exit hole from inside, which confirmed the officers’ earlier suspicions. The officers secured the property for a search warrant and transported the male to Central Detectives. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators recovered a loaded Glock 17 semiautomatic handgun, a bullet proof vest, a large amount of narcotics packaging, and $1800.00 in crack cocaine. The male, a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing a firearm was taken into custody. Good work!
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22nd District Sgt. Francis Uitz Jr. #8688 P/O Breanne Kradzinski #2509 P/O Sean Lee #6009
On August 20th, Temple University Police responded to a report of gunshots at Broad and Norris Streets. Surveillance cameras captured a female driving a silver Kia Rondo with a male offender shooting an AK-47 out of the rear driver's side window. Officers Lee and Kradzinski obtained a screenshot of the vehicle and offenders, which was shared with Sgt. Lee. The officers located the Kia Rondo on 2300 W Berks St, where the male and female from the surveillance video were arguing outside the vehicle. Backup was called, and all three offenders were apprehended without incident. Central Detectives processed the scene and recovered an AK-47 from the vehicle, along with sixteen spent cartridges from the crime scene. The offenders were subsequently charged with VUFA and related offenses. Excellent work, officers!
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Room Supervisor, received a radio transmission about Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald being engaged in a foot pursuit with multiple males. During the pursuit, a physical altercation occurred, and the offender fired shots, injuring Officer Fitzgerald. Temple Police Officers swiftly arrived, providing assistance and transporting Officer Fitzgerald to Temple Hospital. Meanwhile, flash information about the individuals accompanying the offender was relayed. Reacting promptly, Cpl. Brooks left the 22nd District Headquarters and reached the intersection of 17th St. and Montgomery Ave. There, she spotted two individuals walking east on Montgomery Ave. Sensing the urgency to prevent losing sight of them while waiting for the flash information to be broadcasted, Cpl. Brooks initiated a pursuit, successfully stopping the individuals for investigation. Tragically, Officer Fitzgerald later succumbed to his injuries. The two individuals detained by Cpl. Brooks were subsequently transported to the Homicide Unit, where they were interviewed and provided pertinent information, that played a vital role in swiftly identifying and apprehending the offender. Cpl. Brooks demonstrated exceptional dedication and swift action, contributing significantly to the successful resolution of the case. Commendable job Corporal!
the males had entered 2224 Palethorp St. While officers continued their investigation, a victim arrived at Episcopal Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. Additional units were then called in to establish a perimeter. Officer Agudo made contact with a male peering out of a second-floor window, who cooperated by opening the front door upon request. The property was subsequently cleared, and Officers Wildsmith and Creely apprehended two more males. With the property secured, detectives brought a witness to the location, who positively identified the offenders, leading to their arrest and subsequent charges of Attempted Murder. The officers' exceptional community interaction skills and prompt action resulted in the swift apprehension of the offenders. Terrific work, officers!
25th District P/O Sean Winton #9967 P/O Ryan McAneney #4111
On November 9th, officers promptly responded to a radio call at 3427 Orianna St., regarding a person screaming. Despite initial attempts to make contact, officers received no response at the door. Concerned individuals approached the officers, informing them that their eleven-year-old sister 24th District was inside the residence and had been injured by a male P/O Anthony Agudo #1125 present there. Recognizing the urgency to ensure the child's P/O Mark Wildsmith #5612 safety, Officer Winton took decisive action by forcefully kicking the front door, seeking entry. Although initially met with On February 20th, Narcotic Strike Force officers swiftly re- resistance, a male eventually appeared but refused to unsponded to a report of multiple gunshots at 2500 Water St. lock the door, denying access to check on the child. Officer Real-time camera footage from the area revealed two males Winton persisted, resuming door-kicking efforts, ultimately matching the initial description fleeing westbound on allowing the officers to gain entry. As the officers entered the Dauphin St. Officers Agudo and Wildsmith actively engaged property, they witnessed the male fleeing upstairs to the secwith the community, following a witness's guidance to the ond floor. Commanding the male to descend, their orders 2200 block of Palethorp St. There, they were informed that were met with refusal as he locked himself inside the middle 65
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bedroom. Meanwhile, Officer McAneney diligently searched the second floor for the injured child. In the front bedroom, Officer McAneney discovered three children and safely escorted them downstairs to awaiting family members. With effective communication, the officers successfully convinced the male to unlock the door. However, as they attempted to take him into custody, he resisted and engaged in a struggle. Through their perseverance, the officers managed to secure the male, ultimately placing him in an EPW. The injured child received prompt medical attention for a laceration to her left arm, necessitating stitches. This exceptional display of professionalism and swift action by the officers resulted in the successful rescue of the child. Fantastic job, officers!
35th District P/O Gloria Toledo #7062 P/O Tayon Moore #1768
On November 29th a 14 year old male was shot multiple times and killed in the area of 100 W Wyoming Ave. Flash information of the suspects were broadcast on Police Radio. The males fled in a white sedan.
Officers Toledo and Moore were in the area and began to survey. They spotted the vehicle parked in the area of 5400 N 6th St. The officers parked their marked patrol out of sight and kept eyes on the vehicle. The officers coordinated a plan with plainclothes officers along with other uniformed officers. Within minutes they observed the 2 males who met the description and they moved in on them. The males were taken into custody without incident. The males were transported to Homicide where they were charged with the murder of the young man.
25th District P/O Lyssa Hawley #9312
On January 13th, Officer Hawley swiftly responded to a distress call at the intersection of 13th and Butler Streets, where an unresponsive male was reported. Officer Hawley arrived at the scene to find the male lying on the sidewalk without a pulse. Acting decisively, Officer Hawley, assisted by the male's brother, commenced high-quality CPR, delivering critical chest compressions for approximately five minutes. Their efforts were pivotal until the arrival of Medic 24. Officer Hawley seamlessly coordinated with the medics as they employed an AED, suspecting that the male had experienced cardiac arrest. Together, they worked diligently to stabilize the situation. The male, accompanied by Officer Hawley, was swiftly transported to Temple Hospital, where he was admitted in a critical but stable condition. The attending physician attested that the male's survival was solely attributed to the life-saving actions performed by Officer Hawley. This commendable display of skill and quick thinking highlights Officer Hawley's exceptional dedication
Officers Toledo and Moore relied on their experience and training while coordinating with other officers in taking down these violent felons. Great job officers!
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Narcotics Field Unit P/O Leslie Simmons #4541
On August 18th, members of the Narcotics Field Unit were conducting an operation in the area of 2000 Dennie St. The targeted suspect had previously been identified as selling narcotics from a house on the block. On this day, narcotics attempted a controlled buy from the residence using a confidential informant. Officer Simmons was performing surveillance on the block at the time of the buy. The informant attempted the buy with negative results. The suspect ran up to the unmarked vehicle Officer Simmons was in and began screaming. Officer Simmons drove away. Officer Simmons pulled over a few blocks away and met up with the informant. A short time later a black sedan pulled up in front of them. The suspect exited the vehicle and began shooting at Officer Simmons vehicle striking the windshield. The officer was able to return fire. Luckily, Officer Simmons or the informant were not struck by the gunfire. Officer Simmons began to pursue the suspect as he fled but lost him in the area. The vehicle was found a short time later. The suspect was later arrested. The residence he came out of was secured for a search warrant. A large amount of narcotics was recovered along with packaging. This officer showed extreme courage under fire and was able to persevere under the most dangerous circumstances. Great job officer!
On October 16th, Sgt Mirabella and Officer Switaj responded to a Local People Trapped in the area of 5000 N 5th St. When they arrived they could see flames and smoke billowing from the location. They were stopped by a male who stated that there were people inside. P/O Switaj saw an elderly male in an adjoining property and quickly escorted him to safety. Sgt Mirabella went to the rear of the property that was on fire. The Sgt moved as close as he could to survey for people inside. As the Sgt started to become overwhelmed with the heat and smoke, he noticed a child disoriented in the rear. Sgt Mirabella got as low as he could and made his way to the child. When he got close to the child he realized that there were multiple children. Sgt Mirabella and P/O Switaj were able to lead all the children to safety. The children were all evaluated by rescue. They were shaken but miraculously uninjured. Sgt Mirabella sustained superficial burns to his face and arms while helping rescue the children. Sgt Mirabella and P/O Switaj's actions were nothing short of heroic on this day. Great job!
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On March 12th, a male offender viciously stabbed two people in New York City. Two days later on March 14th, 6th district officers responded to 12th and Vine for a fire at a Hotel. The fire marshal responded and deemed the fire an arson. Video footage from inside the hotel showed a male putting items near a staircase door and barricading the door. A moment later those items were lit on fire. Through investigation, the detectives were able to see who the male was that rented the room. A quick search of the name and photo showed that this was the same male wanted for the double stabbing in NYC.
A patrol alert was generated and sent citywide. The following day a tip came in that the male was seen at a bus station. The detectives converged on the bus station and observed a male laying on a bench. The male was stopped for investigation and told the detectives that he was the person they were looking for. He was arrested without incident. The supervisor and detectives showed off their investigative skills and brought a violent offender to justice without incident. Great work!
On February 2, Officers McKnight and McMahon were working in conjunction with federal agents from the ATF and FBI in response to the rise in carjacking's in the city. The officers were in the area of 22nd and Washington Ave. conducting a surveillance on a vehicle that was taken in a point of gun carjacking. The officers were able to assist the agents with placing a tracking device on the vehicle.
A short time later the tracking device indicated the vehicle was moving in the area of Carlisle and Reed St. 3rd District officers attempted to stop the vehicle but it fled.
Officers McKnight and McMahon observed the male fleeing from the vehicle in the area of 1400 Dickinson St. The male appeared to have a firearm in his left waistband. The officers identified themselves and attempted to stop the male. The suspect pointed the firearm at P/O McKnight and P/O McMahon. Officer McKnight discharged his firearm one time at the suspect. The suspect fell to the ground dropping his gun. The male was taken into custody and the scene was secured. The suspects gun was recovered along with the carjacked vehicle. There were also key fobs recovered connected to other carjackings.
Officers McKnight and McMahon showed exceptional skill and relied on their years of training to neutralize an armed suspect and take him into custody without injury to themselves or the community. Excellent job!
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On March 21st, while assigned to the MIRT detail at approximately 12:30am the officers were patrolling in the area of 100 E Allegheny Ave. when they were flagged down by a man who said he had been robbed and shot. The man pointed to a male who was running away saying, “he shot me, he shot me!” The officers immediately notified police radio and went into pursuit of the suspect. The suspect was running fast weaving in between parked cars to lose the officers who were hot on his trail. However, his efforts were useless! The officers caught up to him and took him down! The male was positively identified by the complainant. The officers also recovered a 9mm Taurus firearm with a been misfired because it had a stove pipe round in the chamber and 11 live rounds in the magazine. Good job Officers!
Major Crimes P/O Francis Leaden #2615 P/O Joseph Kent #6933
In June, Officers Leaden and Kent successfully investigated three stolen vehicles sold to Philadelphia Metal Junkyard. They obtained relevant paperwork which contained the name and phone number of the offender, including photos of the vehicles being towed into the lot and the offender receiving payment. Officer Leaden contacted the offender, who voluntarily came to Major Crimes. After waiving his Miranda Rights The offender admitted to towing the vehicles, explaining that they had been abandoned for an extended period. Additionally, the offender identified himself in the incriminating photos. Consequently, the offender was promptly arrested and charged with the initial three stolen vehicles. Remarkably, the officers' diligent efforts led to the discovery of an additional twenty stolen vehicles, resulting in further charges against the offender. Commendable work, officers!"
Counter Terrorism Unit Lt. Brian Gress #212 Sgt. Philip McAlorum #8737 P/O Christopher Binns #3350 P/O Christopher Culver #1277 P/O Joseph Simpson #4442
On July 4, officers from the Counter Terrorism Operations Unit responded to a radio call regarding a suicidal male threatening to jump off the overpass onto the 676 expressway, approximately 65 feet below. Arriving at the scene on the 1900 block of Vine Street, the officers discovered the male who had breached a security fence separating the area designated for the Welcome America festivities. He was leaning over the guard rail on the overpass. Lieutenant Gress took the initiative to establish a connection with the distressed individual, engaging him in conversation and attempting to calm him down. Employing hand signals, Lt. Gress directed Sergeant McAlorum, Officer Culver, and Of69
ficer Binns to approach the male cautiously, ready to intervene if necessary. As they closed in, the officers managed to grab hold of the male's torso and upper body. However, the individual began to resist and struggle, attempting to break free. Consequently, he ended up dangling from the side of the overpass, with the officers desperately holding onto him.
Officer Simpson arrived at the scene and swiftly retrieved a rope "throw bag" from his patrol vehicle, commonly used in water rescue operations. The officers skillfully tied the rope around the male's torso, securing the other end to a nearby tree, providing an additional point of control. Throughout the ordeal, Lt. Gress continued employing crisis negotiation techniques, coordinating with the Philadelphia Fire Department to request the assistance of a Ladder Truck for the rescue. The male's agitation escalated, and he directed anger and profanities towards the officers, expressing his frustration at their intervention. In a desperate act, he attempted to break free from the officers' grasp and pushed off the side of the overpass. Reacting with remarkable strength and determination, the officers managed to seize him and hold on, suspending him in mid-air. With their collective strength and determination, they formed a human chain, systematically heaving and pulling the male up and over the guard rail, ultimately bringing him to safety. The officers successfully averted a tragedy and ensured the individual's well-being. Following the incident, the male was transported to the hospital where he was provided with appropriate treatment for his mental health crisis. The courage, resilience, and teamwork displayed by these officers during this challenging and dangerous situation are commendable.
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On Friday, March 13th, the SWAT Unit and Homicide Unit collaborated to execute a warrant in the area of 1600 Bridge Street, targeting multiple murder suspects. The officers announced their presence and attempted to enter the property. Officers Ashford and Mocharnuk breached the door, Cpl. O’Connor, Officers Saba, and Scott, lead the entry team. Lt. Monk, Officers Fitzpatrick and Norat followed in as the second entry team.
Upon advancing to the second floor, the officers faced gunfire from behind a closed door in the middle bedroom. PO Saba returned fire to neutralize the threat. Unfortunately, Cpl. O'Connor was struck by gunfire but managed to notify his fellow officers. Officers Saba and Scott provided cover on the second floor while Officers Fitzpatrick and Norat extracted Cpl. O'Connor taking him to where Officers Mocharnuk and Rivers were, both officers, certified EMTs began administering immediate tactical emergency medical care while transporting the Cpl. to the hospital in a police vehicle.
Following the exchange of gunfire, the suspects expressed their desire to surrender due to their own injuries. The officers commanded all four males to exit the bedroom and took them into custody. A search of the middle bedroom uncovered ten handguns, most with obliterated serial numbers, along with a significant quantity of narcotics and packaging.
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The murder weapon, a .22 caliber long rifle, was also recovered. Two of the males were wounded and received medical treatment. The other two were wanted for a murder.
Despite the combined efforts of the officers and hospital staff, Cpl. James O'Connor tragically succumbed to his injuries. A subsequent investigation revealed the assailants fired sixteen rounds from the long rifle during the gun battle with police. Three assailants were charged with Cpl. O'Connor's murder, while the fourth suspect faced charges related to felony drug distribution. Their unwavering commitment to public safety and their willingness to put themselves in harm's way to protect the Citizens of Philadelphia will always be remembered.
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Auxiliary President’s Message... by Donna Giulian, Lodge 5 Auxiliary, President
"Never Let Them Walk Alone" Wow can’t believe we are saying “Good bye” to Summer, and “Hello” to Fall and Winter 2023. Time sure does fly when you are having fun. Never was a crazier saying developed. National “Thank a Cop” day was on Saturday 916-2023. Our Auxiliary members were busy delivering some sweet treats to all of our police districts and Detective units in the districts. It was our way of saying we think you are Special and Sweet, deserve a treat. I would like to say Thank You to my members for giving me the opportunity to attend the Biennial Conference this past August in Las Vegas. It was such a great experience for me to meet and work with so many other Auxiliary Presidents and Delegates to hear about how they work and what they do for their Officers. I was so grateful to have that opportunity this year. It recharged my battery to push harder and stronger for The Philadelphia Lodge 5 Auxiliary. In the last article in May I mentioned that before we know it our Annual Designer Bag Bingo will be here. Well it sure is, the first Sunday of October, 101-2023 you will find 300 bingo enthusiasts in the Heros Ballroom playing 12 games of bingo for some beautiful Designer bags. Not to overlook the Auction basket table that is always filled with over 30 baskets that the guest can select what basket they would like to take home. This year our special program was to help some Veterans Programs in the Philadelphia area. Our guest were asked to make a $10.00 donation at the door, these donations went to the local veterans in our area. For their donation we will give them an extra set of bingo cards to play for their donation. The Auxiliary will round up the monies collected to make a even nicer donation. This is our only fund raiser that we host for the year, our Bingo profits allow us to be able to donate, help and fund new projects during the year. The Auxiliary would be remiss if we did not mention how fortunate we are to have such a strong following of Supporters both financially and those who donate some of their products for the baskets. We are beyond blessed and very grateful. During these trying, difficult times in our city and society there are a lot of needs for our Active and Retired officers. The Blue family always comes through
in one way or another. I am proud to say that our members are always ready, willing, and able to help with any cause or event. You will often find many Auxiliary members at the FOP during these events. As their President I have to say when I ask for help the list of volunteers is numerous and most volunteer without hesitation. Once our Bingo is complete, and in the books, we turn around and get ready to sponsor the Annual Wrapping Event at the FOP, this event is held in the 7C Lounge. The only thing you will need to do is bring your gifts to the 7C lounge, sit down have a few drinks and nice dinner in the lounge, while our members wrap all of your gifts, when you are done just pick those wrapped gifts up and continue to enjoy yourself. The hard work is done for you while you eat and drink. No better way to spend some quality time with friends and family and have one of your holiday chores removed from your list. The official dates will be posted on the Facebook pages of the Auxiliary and the 7C lounge. Wrapping paper and boxes are provided at no charge. Our membership continues to grow, I have had the opportunity to meet the new calls of Cadets as they enter the Police Academy on their first day in the Department. We have seen several of the new members having cadets in the academy and we are eager to meet more families as the new classes continue to expand the department. One fun event coming up in December, we have chartered a bus that will take 40 friends up to New York City to see a production of The Rockettes. Dinner after the show, just a fun time out to mingle and make lasting friendships within the Auxiliary. In 2024 we are working hard to have some guest speakers at our meetings, perhaps a financial counselor we are looking at a Family Counselor that can come and talk to us the Police Families. Once they are scheduled we will share the dates. May 2024 is time to have our elections for the Executive Board. We will have open nominations within our membership, everyone is welcome to try a new role. No one knows what the future will hold, stay tuned. Thank you, Donna Giulian, President
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“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”
Peace Officer’s Memorial Death of Date 5/7/2023 5/8/2023 5/12/2023 5/13/2023 5/14/2023 5/14/2023 5/18/2023 5/19/2023 5/24/2023 5/27/2023 5/27/2023 5/28/2023 5/28/2023 5/29/2023 5/30/2023 5/30/2023 6/6/2023 6/8/2023 6/9/2023 6/10/2023 6/11/2023 6/11/2023 6/16/2023 6/17/2023 6/19/2023 6/19/2023 6/19/2023 6/20/2023 6/20/2023 6/23/2023 6/24/2023 6/24/2023 6/25/2023 6/26/2023 6/27/2023 6/29/2023 6/30/2023 7/4/2023 7/6/2023 7/8/2023 7/9/2023 7/13/2023 7/14/2023 7/14/2023 7/15/2023 7/16/2023
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“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”
Peace Officer’s Memorial Death of Date
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Obituaries By: Lou Campione
The FOP, Lodge Five, dedicates this section of every issue of the “Peace Officer” to honor the brave men and women who have dedicated a good portion of their lives to the vigilant watch protecting the lambs from the lions. Once in a while someone sends a poem or writing that they feel is an appropriate expression of gratitude to our fraternal brothers and sisters who have passed away. Sometimes it is the work of the person who sends it or something they have read that moves even the hardest of souls. We encourage and welcome these submissions. To make it easy, please use the page following the obituaries to help us honor our brothers and sisters. Thank You!
RET. CAPTAIN CARMEN J. VUOTTO SR. #22 Class 176 APPT: 1/3/1966 RET: 9/30/2003 DOD: 9/4/2023 ASSIGNMENTS: TASK FORCE, 1ST, HIGHWAY PATROL, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN, ETHICS ACCOUNTABILITY, CIVIL AFFAIRS, 15TH, CITY WIDE VICE, SPECIAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, POLICE ACADEMY, 39TH. Father of Retired Captain Carmen J. Vuotto, Jr., #21. Last Assigned Center City District. Carmen Jr. contends his father’s favorite assignment was Highway Patrol, riding in 1960’s Tank Shifter Harley Davidson.
Carmen J. Vuotto was born on July 8th 1943 in South Philadelphia to Joseph and Marie (Moretti) Vuotto. He attended South Philadelphia High School where he played baseball and football. Carmen met the love of his life Laura (Capobianchi) and soon after they were married at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Carmen and Laura have two children, Carmen Jr. and Melissa.
The Vuotto family spent summers together down the shore in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. Carmen loved the Phillies, football, and doing outside landscaping projects around the house. Carmen joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1966. He worked in several districts and units, most notably the elite Highway Patrol. He retired at the rank of Captain after 37 years of service. Carmen and his son, Carmen Jr., both held the rank of Captain at the same time, which was a first in the Philadelphia Police Department. Carmen loved being PopPop to his grandson, Nicholas. To Nicholas, PopPop was his Hero. Carmen was a very devout practicing Catholic. He attended Mass and Novena regularly. His faith and adoration never faltered. To everyone that knew him, it was said that Carmen was a true Gentleman. Carmen is survived by his wife Laura, married 60 years, his son Carmen Jr., daughter Melissa, and grandson Nicholas. Lovingly submitted by his son
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JERRY "BUTCH" BENEDICK APPT: 5/21/1984 CLASS: 260 DOD: 5/3/2023 ASSN: 26TH
Jerry "Butch" Benedick age 66, passed away suddenly just before midnight on May 3rd, 2023 in the arms of his beloved wife Pinky and their son Jerry III by his side. Born and raised in Northeast Philly, Jerry grew up on Academy Road and attended George Washington HS. On his 18th birthday, Jerry enlisted himself to the United States Army where he served for 3 years retiring as private first class of military police corps branch. After a brief time working in the sheet metal industry, he left to work for Humphries Exterminating, where he first met Pinky. Jerry and Pinky dated for a few years and eventually married in 1981, just before buying their home in Parkwood. Jerry had always believed he was destined to be a police officer. He entered the police academy in May 1984, class # 260, with Pinky following him in 1986,class # 269. Jerry was assigned to the 26th district, though his sights were focused on the canine unit. He was an excellent softball player and was accepted
on the 26th district team and playing for the FOP team shortly after. Jerry was happily assigned to the canine unit in Sept 1986, and was given his first partner, Shep # 523. He served in the canine unit for 23 years and in that time trained and cared for Shep, Ben, Fero, Buddy, Thor, Sampson and Odin. All but Sampson and Odin sharing the title of Canine officer. Jerry retired from the 7th district in 2015 but not before receiving a Heroism award for his involvement with a shooting incident at the Nabisco Bakery in September 2010. His home life with Pinky, fathered him 4 beautiful children which he absolutely adored. Along with nieces and nephews he shared his time with, teaching them fundamental life skills, like home repairs, navigation, fishing and general mechanics. Jerry was also a dedicated member, President and vice president to the Academy Sabres Sports Assoc, where his love for coaching his kids as well as several others made him a father figure, or "Uncle Butch" to so many. You could always catch him cutting the grassy fields with his country music blaring in his headphones and a bottle of Propel or a cup of black coffee, 2 equal close by. Sadly, tragedy struck Jerry and his family in 1994 with the death of his first son Jimmy at the age of 6 years old from an unknown heart condi-
tion. The following season Academy Sabres honored the memory of Jimmy with the formation of the Jimmy Benedick League. Jerry was a natural at building and repairing everything. At the time of his passing, he was in the process of revitalizing the Jimmy Benedick Memorial Baseball field, located at Academy Sabres. It was originally dedicated in 2011 with the funds and support from Pinky and Jerry, and so many families and friends that loved and cared for their son Jimmy. It was in 2016 Jerry discovered he had colon cancer. He took on the arduous journey of chemo and radiation and successfully beat it , with the unending support and love of Pinky, family and friends. Jerry also suffered from Diabetes, but with his shared love of good food and cooking with Pinky, his dietary needs were always met. He even built her the gourmet kitchen of her dreams that he happily would do the dinner dishes---. Jerry first passion however was not cooking but fishing. As soon as the weather broke, Jerry was off to the boat ramp with his boat and his son Jerry III and son in law Phil Gamble in tow. In 2021 Pinky and Jerry traveled on their 40th wedding anniversary to Lake Okeechobee in Florida for a chartered fishing trip and a
bucket list checkoff with promises of returning again one day. After retiring from the police department, Jerry worked a part time job at Lowes in Trevose. He really took pleasure in assisting people in the store and sharing his vast knowledge of carpentry and associated skills. Friday nights were his time to kick back and relax in front of the firepit surrounded by his BFFL's Deneene, Moe and Sam, good snacks and lots of laughs. Jerry has touched the lives of so many people and was a great friend to all. His dedication to his wife, children, family and friends will be greatly missed. A true patriarch of his family, his absence will be felt deeply. Jerry is survived by his wife Pinky of 42 years and his namesake Jerry III, eldest daughter Jaclyn and husband Shane Warren, Jamie and her husband Phil Gamble and -their son Jameson, Jerry and Pinky's first grandson, born in 2021. Jerry was laid to rest with his son Jimmy in Resurrection Cemetary, following a beautiful memorial service with military and police honors. Jerry's family has requested any donations in Jerry's memory be made to the Jimmy Benedick Field of Dreams, C/O Academy Sabres Sports Assoc. Submitted by, Pinky Benedick
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RETIRED P/O JOHN ESSAF #3697 APPT. MAY 4TH 1954 CLASS 119, ASSIGNED 19TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS. RETIRED AUGUST 28TH 1976. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1946-1948. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 8TH 2023 AT AGE 94.
RETIRED P/O ROBERT BANTON#1540 APPT. OCTOBER 13TH 1964 CLASS 167, ASSIGNED 18TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 19TH 2023 AT AGE 90. RETIRED P/O EDWARD CLASS #6209 APPT. AUGUST 12TH 1963 CLASS 164, ASSIGNED 26TH, RETIRED AUGUST 15TH 1970 S/C DISABILITY. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 18TH 2023 AT AGE 91. RETIRED SGT. ANTHONY MELCHIORRE #8726 APPT. APRIL 18TH 1977 CLASS 240 ASSIGNED 9TH, 23RD, DET. H.Q., RETIRED MAY 2ND 1994. SON OF RETIRED DECEASED CAPTAIN ANTHONY MELCHIORRE, BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O JOHN MELCHIORRE #8726 LAST ASSIGNED 35TH, SGT. ANTHONY MELCHIORRE #8726 PASSED AWAY ON MAY 27TH 2023 AT AGE 74. P/O IDA KEYES #2079 ASSIGNED TO RESEARCH AND PLANNING, APPT. OCTOBER 17TH 1994 CLASS 308, ASSIGNED CENTER CITY DISTRICT, 35TH. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 24TH 2023 AT AGE 52.
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RETIRED P/O ALBERT J. BIELESCH #1221 APPT. JUNE 14TH 1954 CLASS 116 ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL, FOOT TRAFFIC, RETIRED FEBRUARY 15TH 1980. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 30TH 20223 AT AGE 97. RETIRED LT. WALTER V. SAMUELS #168 APPT. OCTOBER 7TH 1963 CLASS 164, ASSIGNED 19TH, 26TH, 1ST, NARCOTICS, C.I.B., 18TH, 12TH, 14TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 5TH 1993. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, UNCLE OF RETIRED P/O BARBARA MOMENT #1347 LAST ASSIGNED 1ST, AND OF DECEASED CAPT. JAMES WALKER LAST ASSIGNED TRAFFIC. LT. WALTER V. SAMUELS PASSED AWAY ON MAY 28TH 2023 AT AGE 82. RETIRED P/O WILLIAM L. McGARVEY #3142 APPT. APRIL 2ND 1962 CLASS 155, ASSIGNED 25TH, JUVENILE AID DIV., 26TH, ANTI CRIME TEAM II, EVIDENCE, 3RD, RADIO, RETIRED JANUARY 2ND, 1987. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. SON OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O WILLIAM MCGARVEY #3678 LAST ASSIGNED C.I.D., P/O WILLIAM L. MCGARVEY #3142 PASSED AWAY ON MAY 29TH 2023 AT AGE 81. RETIRED SGT. RONALD VINCENT GIONGO SR. #342 APPT. AUGUST 17TH 1959 CLASS 143, ASSIGNED 38TH, SOUTH DET., INTELLIGENCE, NARCOTICS, POLICE ACADEMY, 14TH, NORTHEAST
DET. . RETIRED JULY 24TH 1986, SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. ALSO SERVED F.O.P. LODGE 5 AFTER RETIREMENT. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 30TH 2023 AT AGE 86. RETIRED P/O BARRY WILSON #5388 APPT. JULY 6TH 1977 CLASS 241, ASSIGNED 17TH, STAKEOUT, 39TH, 5TH, NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT, CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE, RETIRED APRIL 26TH 2019. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 28TH 2023 AT AGE 71.
RETIRED SGT. JOSEPH R. CARSON #8509 APPT. DECEMBER 13TH 1954 CLASS 135 ASSIGNED SUBWAY, 23RD, 29TH, 32ND, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, INTELLIGENCE, CIVIL DISOBENDIENCE, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON MAY 27TH 2023 AT AGE 89. RETIRED DETECTIVE DANIEL McEWEN #847 APPT. DECEMBER 3RD 1979 CLASS 248, ASSIGNED 23RD, NARCOTICS N.I.I.U, D.E.A., TASK FORCE, EAST DET. DIV., RETIRED OCTOBER 2ND 2006. FATHER OF P/O ERIC MCEWEN BRISTOL TWP. P.D., AND EVAN MCEWEN UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MK1. DET. DANIEL MCEWEN PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 9TH 2023 AT AGE 65.
RETIRED P/O JOSEPH P. ARRISON III #2758 APPT. DECEMBER 3RD 1979 CLASS 248, ASSIGNED 23RD, 5TH, CANINE, 24TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 22ND 2019. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY COMMAND SGT. MAJOR, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE SERVICE 1970-2010. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 11TH 2023 AT AGE71. 121
RETIRED LT. CHARLES W. MEANEY #220 APPT. MARCH 24TH 1958 CLASS139, ASSIGNED 29TH, 9TH, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIVISION, 18TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED JULY 18TH 1983. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 8TH 2023 AT AGE 91. RETIRED P/O PATRICK BRADLEY #2121 APPOINTED FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE JULY 6TH 1965 THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. ON JULY 1ST 1972, ASSIGNED 92ND, 39TH, AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, RETIRED AUGUST 16TH 1987. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 6TH 2023 AT AGE 80.
RETIRED P/O GEORGE E. GORMAN #5697 APPT. MARCH 20TH 1967 CLASS 183, ASSIGNED 16TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, SPEC. SERVICES BUREAU. RETIRED MAY 1ST 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 11TH 2023 AT AGE 90. RETIRED P/O ROBERT CARR #9509 APPT. MARCH 1ST 1971 CLASS 218 ASSIGNED 6TH RETIRED OCTOBER 30TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON MAY 12TH 2023 AT AGE 77. RETIRED P/O WALTER J. HAGOSKY #2165 APPT. JULY 1ST 1969 CLASS 197, ASSIGNED 2ND, 15TH, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, 35TH, RETIRED APRIL 5TH 1990. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 16TH 2023 AT AGE 78.
RETIRED P/O JAMES BACON #3199 APPT. JANUARY 19TH 1988 CLASS 275, ASSIGNED 26TH, RETIRED MAY 13TH 2013. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY AS A MEDIC. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 10TH 2023 AT AGE 71.
MARIA FLEMING #4561 EAST DET., GRANDFATHER OF P/O IAN FLEMING #5670 ASSIGNED 35TH. LT. DAVID FLEMING PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 23RD 2023 AT AGE 87.
RETIRED LT. BERNARD R. KITZINGER #369 APPT. NOV. 28TH 1960 CLASS 152, ASSIGNED 18TH, 9TH, WEST DETECTIVE, 23RD, SOUTH DETECTIVE, JUVENILE AID, CENTRAL DETECTIVE, RESEARCH PLANNING, CITY WIDE VICE, MAJOR CRIMES, S.I.B.. RETIRED FEBRUARY 12TH 1998. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, FATHER OF FORMER P/O, RETIRED F.B.I. AGENT JOHN KITZINGER #5054. LT. BERNARD KITZINGER PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 19TH 2023 AT AGE 83. RETIRED P/O DARREL L. SEALS #6025 APPT. JANUARY 3RD 1966 CLASS 176 ASSIGNED 39TH, 26TH, RETIRED MARCH 28TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 22ND 2023 AT AGE 88. RET. LT. DAVID FLEMING #332 APPT. OCT. 28TH 1958 CLASS 141 ASSIGNED 23RD, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, NORTHWEST DET., 5TH, GSD, WEST DET., 35TH, 9TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIAGATION, 14TH, RET. FEB. 7TH 1986. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY PARATROOPER, FATHER OF RETIRED DET. KENNETH FLEMING #9275 LAST ASSIGNED NORTHWEST DET., AND SGT. THOMAS FLEMING #374 MAJOR CRIMES, FATHER-IN-LAW OF P/O
RETIRED P/O PATRICIA ANN COSTON #1478 APPT. JULY 28TH 1966 CLASS 269, ASSIGNED 12TH, 14TH, 25TH, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, RETIRED DECEMBER 8TH 2006, SISTER OF CPL. FRANCIS ELLIS #8338 ASSIGNED 6TH, AUNT P/O SHANA MOORE #5414 ASSIGNED 14TH. P/O PATRICIA ANN COSTON PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 19TH 2023 AT AGE 72. P/O WILLIAM "BILLY" SEIFERT #2272, APPT. SEPTEMBER 18TH 1995 CLASS 313, ASSIGNED 6TH. SON OF RETIRED P/O JOSEPH SEIFERT #9653 LAST ASSIGNED COURT LIAISON. P/O WILLAIM SEIFERT PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 20TH 2023 AT AGE 49.
RETIRED P/O WILLIAM ATKINS #1207 APPT. APRIL 4TH 1966 CLASS 179. ASSIGNED 7TH, 3RD, RETIRED FEBRUARY 28 1989. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 19611965. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 26TH 2023 AT AGE 79.
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SGT. CHRISTOPHER CLEMENS #505 APPT. APRIL 23RD 1990 CLASS 289 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT AVIATION, PRIOR ASSIGMENTS 24TH, S.W.A.T., ALSO SERVED AS A CAPTAIN CIVIL AIR PATROL, SON OF RETIRED (DECEASED) P/O JOHN CLEMENS #4107, SON-IN-LAW OF RETIRED LT. JAMES FARRELL #132, BROTHERIN-LAW OF P/O JASON DICKERSON
RETIRED P/O ANTONIO SMITH #6094 APPT. APRIL 23RD 2007 CLASS 350 ASSIGNED 25TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 22ND 2022. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1994-1996. HUSBAND OF P/O KAREN SMITH #9400 ASSIGNED TO CANINE . P/O ANTONIO SMITH PASSED AWY ON JULY 1ST 2023 AT AGE 47.
UPPER MORELAND P.D., SGT. CHRISTOPHER CLEMENS #505 PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 26TH 2023 AT AGE 53. RETIRED P/O MARGARET HAND #6553 APPT. APRIL 22ND 1963 AS POLICE WOMAN THEN POLICE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 20TH 1985, WIFE OF RETIRED DETECTIVE JOE HAND #851.
RET. P/O LOUISE BRANNAN #5481 APPT. NOVEMBER 16TH 1981 CLASS 257. ASSIGNED 35TH, NORTH POLICE DIV., OPERATION BUREAU SOUTH, COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS CONTROL, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION. RETIRED OCTOBER 22ND 2010. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 4TH 2023 AT AGE 72.
RETIRED P/O THOMAS MACMILLAN #4280 APPT. APRIL 20TH 1970 CLASS 207, ASSIGNED 23RD, RADIO, STATISTICAL UNIT, RETIRED FEBRUARY 25TH 1992. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1963-1965. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 17TH 2023 AT AGE 84. RETIRED SGT. ALPHONSO CANNON #541 APPT. MARCH 11TH 1963 CLASS 162, ASSIGNED 9TH, 25TH, 24TH, 26TH, RETIRED AUGUST 12TH 1981.ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BROTHER OF RETIRED (DECEASED) INSPECTOR CHICO CANNON. SGT. ALPHONSO CANNON PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 24TH 2023 AT AGE 85. RETIRED P/O WILLIAM EBERHARDT #1788 APPT. JULY 7TH 1969 CLASS 197 ASSIGNED 17TH, MOBILE CRIME UNIT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 5TH 1996. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 29TH 2023 AT AGE 86. 123
RET. P/O KENNETH HORNBERGER JR. #6072 APPT. NOV. 1ST 1965 CLASS 174, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 26TH, RET. (S/C DIS.) MARCH 26TH 1972. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 6TH 2023 AT AGE 88.
RET. P/O GEORGE E. PENNINGTON #6346 APPT. AUGUST 2ND 1965 CLASS 171, ASSIGNED 18TH, RADIO, JUVENILE AID DIVISION. RETIRED MAY 2ND 1988. SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 19591962, ALSO SERVED AS CHIEF OF POLICE KLINE TWP. POLICE DEPT., PASSED AWAY ON JULY 9TH 2023 AT AGE 82. RETIRED P/O JACK TWIST#4392 APPT. OCTOBER 29TH 1990 CLASS 294 ASSIGNED 9TH, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION UNIT, RETIRED OCTOBER 13TH 2015, ALSO SERVED AS CORRECTIONS OFFICER HOLMESBURG
P/O KEVIN WHETSTONE #5252 APPT. DECEMBER 17TH 2007 CLASS 352 ASSIGNED 39TH FEBRUARY 2ND 2008 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON JULY 14TH 2023. PRIOR TO PHILADELPHIA POLICE HE SERVED S.E.P.T.A. POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE ALSO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 14TH 2023 AT AGE 55.
PRISON. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 8TH 2023 AT AGE 55. RETIRED P/O MICHAEL COTTER #6002 AS POLICE OFFICER 1, THEN #2082 APPT. AUGUST 1ST 1960 CLASS 148, ASSIGNED 22ND, 25TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 22ND 1969 (S/C DISABILITY). ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 30TH AT AGE 80.
P/O LYNNEICE HILL- SMITH #2390, APPOINTED NOVEMBER 16TH 1998 CLASS 327. ASSIGNED 3RD DISTRICT ON JULY 5TH 1999 SERVING UNTIL HER DEATH ON JULY 14TH 2023. WIFE OF P/O DENNIS SMITH #1109 ASSIGNED TO 14TH DISTRICT. P/O LYNNEICE HILLSMITH DIED ON JULY 14TH 2023 AT AGE 44.
RETIRED P/O FRANK JACKSON # 5780 APPT. MAY 19TH 1958 CLASS 140, ASSIGNED 31ST, 30TH, 39TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, CANINE, 7TH CANINE, 2ND CANINE, MAYORS DETAIL, RETIRED DECEMBER 3RD 1981. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 15TH 2023 AT AGE 91.
POLICE OFFICER SHANE MCHUGH #3147 APPT. SEPTEMBER 24TH 2018 CLASS 388, ASSIGNED 25TH, 6TH, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, SERVED AS SGT. E-5 FIRE DIRECTION CONTROL. PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 15TH 2023 AT AGE 29. RETIRED SGT. PAUL JESBERGER #531 APPT. JANUARY 3RD 1972 CLASS 225 ASSIGNED 39TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, 5TH, NORTHWEST DETECTIVE , RETIRED APRIL 3RD 1998, HUSBAND OF RETIRED P/O THERESA JESBERGER #3191 LAST ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL, FATHER OF P/O PAUL JESBERGER JR. #3816 ASSIGNED MAJOR CRIMES. SGT. PAUL JESBERGER PASSED AWAY ON JULY 16TH 2023 AT AGE 71.
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RETIRED P/O GEORGE R. PAYTON #5518 APPT. SEPT. 9TH 1956 TO FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. ASSIGNED 92ND. RETIRED JANUARY 10TH 1981, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 17TH 2023 AT AGE 90.
RETIRED P/O SAMUEL WILLIAMS #4514 APPT. MAY 15TH 1967 CLASS 184 ASSIGNED 35TH, RETIRED JULY 21ST 1993. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1958-1962. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 13TH 2023 AT AGE 85.
RETIRED CPL. JAMES CLARK #8057 APPT. SEPTEMBER 23RD 1985 CLASS 265. ASSIGNED 12TH, 18TH, 39TH. RETIRED APRIL 19TH 2013. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 20TH 2023 AT AGE 70.
RETIRED SGT. JOSEPH A. MANTONE #343 APPT. AUGUST 13TH 1962 CLASS 157. ASSIGNED 6TH, 93RD, 5TH, 7TH. RETIRED JULY 8TH 1987. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 26TH 2023 AT AGE 82. RETIRED P/O DAVID GORMAN #9523 APPT. MARCH 1ST 1971 CLASS 218 ASSIGNED 4TH, 17TH, MOUNTED, 92ND MOUNTED, 14TH MOUNTED, RETIRED FEBRUARY 21ST 1999, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1967-1970. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 19TH 2023 AT AGE 75. RETIRED P/O STEPHEN HAWRYLACK #2913 THEN 2571 APPT. OCTOBER 1ST 1958 CLASS 141 ASSIGNED SUBWAY, 15TH, 2ND, RETIRED OCTOBER 26TH 1969 S/C DIS., ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY JUNE 25 2023 AT AGE 91.
RETIRED DET. DONALD F. REICE #9158 APPT. SEPTEMBER 5TH 1961 CLASS 154, ASSIGNED 18TH, 23RD, 2ND, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIV., NORTH WEST DETECTIVE DIV., RETIRED FEBRUARY 4TH 1988. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 19TH 2023 AT AGE 84. RETIRD P/O WILLIAM L. BUCCA #1306 APPT. APRIL 1ST 1962 CLASS 155, ASSIGNED 6TH, SIS, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, RETIRED MAY 23RD 1971 S/C DIS., PASSED AWAY ON JULY 21ST 2023 AT AGE 81.
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RETIRED SGT. THOMAS LICIARDELLO #393 APPT. APRIL 4TH 1966 CLASS 179 ASSIGNED 1ST, FOOT TRAFFIC, ORGANIZED CRIME, NARCOTICS, RETIRED MARCH 17TH 1989, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. FATHER OF P/O THOMAS LICIARDELLO #4383 ASSIGNED CENTER CITY DISTRICT, FATHER-IN-LAW OF P/O SELMA LICIARDELLO #3411, ASSIGNED 12TH, BROTHER OF RETIRED CAPTAIN JOSEPH LICIARDELLO #104 LAST ASSIGNED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P/O JOSEPH KRAMER #6180 ASSIGNED AIRPORT, UNCLE OF RETIRED LT. JOSEPH LICICIARDELLO #116 LAST ASSIGNED RESEARCH AND PLANNING, AND LT. STEVEN LICIARDELLO #109 LAST ASSIGNED REPORTS CONTROL. SGT. THOMAS LICIARDELLO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31ST 2023 AT AGE 81. RETIRED DETECTIVE ROBERT VENEZIANO #9067 APPT. FEBRUARY 2ND 1959 CLASS 142, ASSIGNED 23RD, CANINE, 39TH CANINE, DETENTION UNIT, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED FEBRUARY 10TH 1984. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. FATHER-IN-LAW OF LT. NICHOLAS ONNEMBO NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE. DETECTIVE ROBERT VENZIANO PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 1ST 2023 AT AGE 86.
RETIRED P/O DONALD MANN #3497 APPT. NOVEMBER 1ST 1951 ASSIGNED 6TH, 19TH, 15TH, RETIRED JULY 17TH 1975. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY WWII. P/O DONALD MANN PASSED AWAY JULY 29TH 2023 AT AGE 98.
RetiReD P/O FRANK R. mALVeStUtO #7160 APPT. MARCH 7TH 1966 CLASS 178, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 35TH, HIGHWAY PATROL. RETIRED MARCH 7TH 1991. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 5TH 2023 AT AGE 78.
Det. tHOmAS ROBiNSON #642 APPT. JUNE 23RD 1997 CLASS 321, ASSIGNED 3RD, 17TH, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, SOUTHWEST DET. DIV., MAJOR CRIMES, PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 12TH 2023 AT AGE 50.
RETIRED DETECTIVE PRESTON L. SCOTT #983 APPT. JULY 30TH 1953 CLASS 108, ASSIGNED FOOT TRAFFIC, 16TH, 19TH, 41ST, 37TH, JUVENILE AID, HOMICIDE, RETIRED JANUARY 3RD 1977. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1949-1953. COUSIN OF LT. BERLE BRERETON #144 ASSIGNED NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE. DETECTIVE PRESTON L. SCOTT PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 2ND 2023 AT AGE 93.
RETIRED P/O BERNARD A. BOYLE #1997 APPT. FEBRUARY 15TH 1970 CLASS 204, ASSIGNED 14TH, 35TH, 22ND, 92ND. RETIRED APRIL 8TH 1980. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION SERVING IN VIETNAM. BROTHER OF RETIRED DET. PAT BOYLE #9061, LAST ASSIGNED CENTRAL DET., AND RETIRED LT. MICHAEL BOYLE #265 LAST ASSIGNED SEX CRIME UNIT, UNCLE OF DECEASED P/O DANNY BOYLE #5459 ASSIGNED 26TH DISTRICRT KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY FEB. 4TH 1991. P/O BERNARD A. BOYLE PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 5TH 2023 AT AGE 76.
RETIRED P/O PHILIP BOYD #1229 APPT. SEPTEMBER 1ST 1956 CLASS 138, ASSIGNED 38TH, 9TH, 6TH, 18TH, AIRPORT, 22ND, 18TH, 16TH. RETIRED DECEMBER 29TH 1977. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 26TH 2023 AT AGE 89.
RETIRED LT. EDWARD LANG #217 APPT. JULY 13TH 1977 CLASS 242. ASSIGNED 17TH, 9TH, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, HUMAN RESOURCE BUREAU, POLICE ACADEMY. GRANDFATHER OF P/O TAYA NAUDASCHER #5841 ASSIGNED 22ND DISTRICT. LT. EDWARD LANG PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 8TH 2023 AT AGE 68.
RETIRED P/O PHILIP BOYD #1229 APPT. SEPTEMBER 1ST 1956 CLASS 138. ASSIGNED 38TH, 9TH, 6TH, 18TH, 22ND, AIRPORT, 18TH, 16TH, RETIRED DECEMBER 28TH 1977. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 10TH 2023 AT AGE 89.
RETIRED P/O ANDREW THOMPSON #4091 APPT. APRIL 26TH 1965 CLASS 169. ASSIGNED 6TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 18TH 1984. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 12TH 2023 AT AGE 91.
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RETIRED LT. JOHN DORAN #109 APPT. OCTOBER 7TH 1963 CLASS 164 ASSIGNED 1ST, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION, 18TH, WARRANT UNIT, ANTI CRIME TEAM II, 17TH, TRANSIT. RETIRED NOVEMBER 23RD 1981. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1959-1963. PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31ST 2023 AT AGE 81.
RETIRED SGT. VERNON FOAT #8624 APPT. NOVEMBER 14TH 1988 CLASS 277, ASSIGNED 14TH, 3RD, 17TH. RETIRED JUNE 17TH 2019. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. HUSBAND OF CPL. ERICA FOAT #8186 A SSIGNED 25TH. SGT. VERNON FOAT PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 14TH 2023 AT AGE 60.
RETIRED P/O WALTER SCHWARTZ #5793 APPT. OCTOBER 29TH 1962 CLASS 159, ASSIGNED 7TH, RADIO, WARRANT UNIT, 6TH, 90TH, RETIRED APRIL 14TH 1988. P/O WALTER SCHWARTZ PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 16TH 2023 AT AGE 85.
RETIRED P/O LESTER R. WORTHINGTON #2257 APPT. SEPTEMBER 25TH 1967 CLASS 186, ASSIGNED 22ND, 15TH, 7TH, 2ND, 25TH. RETIRED JULY 5TH 1989, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 10TH 2023 AT AGE 79. RETIRED P/O FOSTER R. MORGAN #3715 APPT. NOVEMBER 30TH 1971 CLASS 230. ASSIGNED 22ND, HIGHWAY PATROL, CRIMINAL RECORDS, 35TH, RETIRED JANUARY 21ST 1993. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 15TH 2023 AT AGE 73. RETIRED P/O FRANK SHANNON #5723 APPT. FEBRUARY 29TH 1960 CLASS 144. ASSIGNED 16TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, 18TH, 3RD, 6TH, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE. RETIRED MARCH 24TH 1981. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 22ND 2023 AT AGE 87.
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RETIRED P/O HAROLD PETERS #4853 APPT. NOVEMBER 19TH 1956 CLASS 131, ASSIGNED 6TH, 15TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 3RD 1987. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 24TH 2023 AT AGE 93. RETIRED P/O ROBERT AUMAN SR. #7364 APPT. NOVEMBER 15TH 1966 CLASS 181. ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 22ND, 6TH, 7TH, RETIRED JULY 29TH 1997. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1964-1966. FATHER OF SGT. ROBERT AUMAN JR. #8667 ASSIGNED 15TH. P/O ROBERT AUMAN SR. #7364 PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 26TH 2023 AT AGE 77. RETIRED DEPUTY SHERIFF BARRY WALTON APPT. JANUARY 9TH 1978 RETIRED MAY 24TH 2008. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 28TH 2023 AT AGE 74. RETIRED P/O DANIEL CARR #9401 APPOINTED FEBRUARY 1ST 1971 CLASS 217. ASSIGNED 7TH, POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, RETIRED JUNE 14TH 1986. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 25TH 2023 AT AGE 79. RETIRED CAPTAIN JOSEPH O'BRIEN APPT. APRIL 10TH 1972 CLASS 226. ASSIGNED 14TH, 15TH, 16TH, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, DATA PROCESSING, 17TH, 35TH, PATROL BUREAU, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED OCTOBER 13TH 2006. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 28TH 2023 AT AGE 72.
POLiCe OFFiCeR tHOmAS SCHAFFeR #1446 APPT. DEC. 2ND 1996 CLASS 318, ASSIGNED 22ND AND 15TH. SON OF RETIRED (DECEASED) P/O THOMAS SCHAFFER #3604 LAST ASSIGNED 6TH, BROTHER OF P/O MICHAEL SCHAFFER #3219 ASSIGNED 15TH. P/O THOMAS SCHAFFER #1446 PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 3RD 2023 AT AGE 51.
POLiCe OFFiCeR RyAN 5224 APPT. MAY 22ND 1995 CLASS 311, ASSIGNED TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAM AND 35TH DISTRICT. HE PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 4TH AT AGE 55.
RetiReD P/O JOHN m. StASNeK #4172 APPT. MAY 24TH 1976 CLASS 236, ASSIGNED 3RD, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, RETIRED AUGUST 31ST 2007. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 3RD 2023 AT AGE 74.
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ACTIVE DUTY DEATHS P/O IDA KEYES #2079 APPT. OCTOBER 17TH 1994 CLASS 308 DOD: May 24, 2023 ASSN: RESEARCH AND PLANNING, CENTER CITY DISTRICT, 35TH.
P/O WILLIAM "BILLY" SEIFERT #2272, APPT. SEPTEMBER 18TH 1995 CLASS 313, DOD: JUNE 20TH 2023 ASSIGNED 6TH. LAST ASSIGNED COURT LIAISON.
SGT. CHRISTOPHER CLEMENS #505 CLASS 289 APPT. APRIL 23RD 1990 DOD JUNE 26TH 2023 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT AVIATION, PRIOR ASSIGMENTS 24TH, S.W.A.T., ALSO SERVED AS A CAPTAIN CIVIL AIR PATROL
P/O ERIC TOMKO #3639 APPT: NOV. 17, 2008 DOD : SEPT. 18, 2023 CLASS: 355 ASSN: 15TH, SOUTH STREET DETAIL. CURRENTLY ASSN. 6TH DISTRICT ALSO SERVED IN THE US ARMY AND AIR FORCE WAS A DECORATED VETERAN OF IRAQI FREEDOM.
P/O KEVIN WHETSTONE #5252 APPT. DECEMBER 17TH 2007 CLASS 352 DOD: JULY 14TH 2023. ASSIGNED 39TH FEBRUARY 2ND 2008 HE ALSO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
P/O LYNNEICE HILL- SMITH #2390 APPOINTED NOVEMBER 16TH 1998 CLASS 327. DOD: JULY 14TH 2023 ASSIGNED 3RD DISTRICT ON JULY 5TH 1999 SERVING UNTIL HER DEATH ON JULY 14TH 2023.
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