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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

John Hoyt, Editor Chairman, Publications Committee

Lou Campione, Contributing Editor

CONTRIBUTING STAFF: Special Thanks to our Photographers: Charlie Marsden, Jaci Downs

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

John McNesby, President

My job here is to protect you and your family. It is to protect your wages, medical and pension. One of the most important ways of getting this done is thru the Mayor.

This year we have a mayoral election. A crowded field is seeking this position. This too is one of the most controversial things we may or may not do.

Whether to endorse or not to endorse a particular candidate. A lot of our members are true staunch Republicans – I hear it all the time. “I won’t vote for anyone who is not Republican” “NEVER A DEMOCRAT”

I get it, I understand it. Voting is one of the most important rights you have.

I agree that most issues involving Law Enforcement the last couple of years have not been looked on favorably by democrats.

Let’s be realistic. A democrat will be the next mayor of the City of Philadelphia. The voter registration is just too big to overcome.

The crowded field of people seeking this position is at nine so far Most are former council people, or at least part of the city government in some way.

All voted in favor of harming police in some way. Either by defunding, attempting to sabotage our contract process, or the infamous Driving Equity Law.

So, everyone seeking this position is now our best friend after “screwing you ” the last 2 years. They now, all of a sudden want to fix what they were a part of.

I’m not buying it, and neither should you.

We need someone with a business mind, who was not part of the problem. We need a fresh face, someone who will back the Police and do their best to get this city back under control, and make it somewhat safer.

We may not always agree, but remember, my job is to protect you and your family. More to come. Let’s see how this plays out.

Stay Safe

John J. McNesby, 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

TERRY REID

JOHN McLAUGHLIN

MYRNA RIVERA

JAMES CROWN

YVETTE CLARK

Conductor

SHARON JONAS

Guards

PETER SWERYDA

JOSE DONES

Chaplain

LOU CAMPIONE

In Memorium, JOE CELLA

Letters to the President . . .

Dear Friends and Family,

The passing of our beloved George has left a void in our lives, that time will not fill

George was and always will be, the love of my life We shared forty nine years as husband and wife and I will forever miss his presence, wit, and infectious smile He was my partner in all things and we were truly blessed to have had each other for so many years

There are days when even small tasks are overwhelming for me, but my heavy heart is comforted by the outpouring of love and support I have received from family, friends, the police department, FOP and everyone who sent cards, letters ,flowers, gifts and generous donations to the Survivors Fund in George’s memory.

To all of you, my heartfelt gratitude and a special thanks to our dear son, John, whose love and support meant so much in my time of need.

John was our rock when George became ill and was instrumental in the planning of the beautiful service and tribute in honor of his beloved father.

Thank you all again for your kindness, support, love and prayers

Judy McNesby

FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Dear John, November 1, 2022

As the outgoing Chapter President and on behalf of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, I wanted to thank you, your staff and the entire FOP for consistently supporting the FBI National Academy Associates. Annually and each quarter, during their training at the FBI Training facility in Quantico, the selected session candidates travel from the Marine Corps base in Virginia on buses to Philadelphia, where they visit the critical operations of our city, including the FOP Lodge #5. Police Executives from around the world are amazed by the FOP facility and the people they come in contact with as a result of you and your leadership From the FBI NA Philly trips, our scheduled training sessions, and other social events that the FOP has facilitated on our behalf, I thank you!

The FBI National Academy is proud of the many Philadelphia Police Department graduates that have come through Quantico and FOP lodge #5 showcases the best of the Philadelphia Police Department, as indicated by the many compliments and comments made by National Academy candidates from across the world. I am proud to be one

Letters to the President . . .

of those graduates and a proud member of the Philadelphia Police Department A major component of the National Academy is the network of professional law enforcement executives across the country and around the world and the FOP and their leadership is a critical component of that network.

Thank you again for your constant support and the hospitality of law enforcement leadership!

John L. Hearn President Eastern PA Chapter FBI National Academy Assoc.

MARINE CORPS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION

Dear Mr McNesby:

Our entire Philadelphia Committee for The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation is most appreciative of your support for our 2022 Annual MC-LEF Gala

Our Mission

Thanks to our generous donors, MC-LEF currently establishes a $35,000 educational account for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Since our founding in 1995, MC-LEF has awarded over $89 million in educational accounts and other humanitarian assistance to approximately 4600 recipients. We have only one paid employee and, therefore, the vast majority of our efforts are performed by a dedicated group of volunteers, like our Philadelphia Committee who operate the various events Additionally, all officers and board members are also volunteers and together, we are extremely efficient in guiding our organization so that donor funds are used mostly to accomplish our mission of Educating the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All

We truly value your support and look forward to your participation next year.

Please encourage your friends, family and colleagues to visit our website www.mclefphila.org to learn more about us.

Sincerely,

The Phila. Com. for MC-LEF ~ ~ ~

LAW ENFORCEMENT LIONS CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA

PA DISTRICT 14-A REGION 111 ZONE B

Commissioner Outlaw,

The Philadelphia Law Enforcement Lions Club is requesting your approval for our annual Police Department D A R collection for the Lions White Cane Drive As in past years, a $2 00 donation is requested from all department personnel

A copy of this request has been forward to F O P President, John McNesby, for his approval of this solicitation

The Law Enforcement Lion's Club is comprised of active and retired officers from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Our club supports the Lion's 'Camp Kirby' for the hearing impaired, the Leader Dog School for the Blind, the Lions Eye Bank of the Delaware Valley, drug awareness programs, diabetes awareness and other Lion's Organizations. We aid neighbors in need, families of police officers and firefighters, youth organizations and others in the community. Your approval of this request will help us to accomplish our goals

Sincerely,

Tom Rola President Law Enforcement Lions Club ~ ~ ~

VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED

Dear John,

On behalf of the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC), I would like to thank you for your $250.00 sponsorship for our 2022 golf outing. Without support from the community and our donors, it would be impossible to continue our mission to address the ever-evolving needs of Veterans throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.

Since 1980, the VMC has been solely committed to "Serving those who Served" this great Nation. Over the last year, we have been successful in this mission. In 2021 we provided over 175,000 meals, placed 547 veteran families in permanent housing and restored $764,521 in benefits to veterans; all while offering comprehensive services to ensure individualized assistance and support through a dignified and holistic approach

Our work is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from supporters like you On behalf of the Veterans whom we serve, I thank you for your support!

Joe Brooks Executive Director The Veterans Multi-Service Center

Letters to the President . . .

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Police Department

Dear President McNesby,

I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to you for your continued support to the Philadelphia Police Academy We strive to provide the City of Philadelphia with the best Police Officers in the country by providing quality training and education.

Your support, plaque presentation for exceptional Scholarship and marksmanship awarded to two of our Recruits and presence at our Graduation demonstrates our exceptional partnership and we thank you for that.

Should you need anything please feel free to give me a call at (215) 685-8774. Again, thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Stephen Clark, Captain

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WILLIG WILLIAMS DAVIDSON

Dear John,

I received the basket of chocolates from you Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness

With warmest best wishes for a wonderful New Year.

DEBORAH R. WILLIG

JOE HAND PROMOTIONS

Dear John,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and delicious holiday gifts. The tray of treats was a wonderful addition to our Christmas festivities. Also, the FOP coolers are very special and they are greatly appreciated.

Of course, we always appreciate the FOP courtesy cards and decals. We are very proud of our association with Lodge #5.

I also want to take this opportunity to wish you, your family, and your staff a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2023!

Very truly yours, Chairman ~ ~ ~

PHILADELPHIA POLICE MEMORIAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

I would like to take this time on behalf of the Philadelphia Police Memorial Museum and the Phiadelphia Police Explorers Post 991,to thank you for you grenerous donation toward our annual Designer bag/Tool Bingo. Without the help from com-

panies like yours we would not be able to provide the support we do to our cadets. Your donation has helped to make our fundraising goal. We are thrilled that you were able to contribute and support and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Thank you again for your generous donations.

Sincerely,

Nichole Kemmerer VP of Parents Association

JOE HAND PROMOTIONS

Dear John:

First of all, let me wish you and your family good health in the coming year.

I am very thankful for the kindness you have shown to my family and myself, and I want you to know that I will continue to sternly support you in the coming years. I appreciate the feeling I have of really belonging to the FOP under your direction. I know it's been a tough year for you. It seems to be spreading. Margie has been diagnosed with cancer, and I had cancer removed from my face. 70 stiches, and they told me they followed my smile lines. Young Joe was with me when they operated, and the doctor told me that young Joe said to him that you're going to have a hard time because he never smiles He was wrong

Best wishes for the coming year, Joe Hand

VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER Serving Those Who Served

Dear John,

I really appreciate supporting VMC at the Golf Outing and Hero’s Helping Hero’s.

You are the man, Joe

Brooks Executive Director

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Dear John, FOP

All the caring things you do are just the gift of being you. Thanks for the goody basket. My sincere thanks for your kindness & generosity.

Love, Betty Brown ~ ~ ~

Dear John, and Members of the FOP

Your thoughtfulness means so muh more than words can say For everything and everyone you provided for us, during thhis very difficult time, from the depths of our hearts, we thank you!

Most Sincerely,

Diana Cortes & the

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Cottman & Aadusen Fam

Dear John,

Thank you sincerely for your thoughtful kindness at a time when it was deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.

Thank you so much for all you have done. The gravesite service was beautiful and the beautiful Bible presented to us as well.

Pam Wooke & Family

Members of the FOP Lodge 5,

Thank you for the lovely Bible presented by Lou Campione and the Mass Card from the League of the Sacred Heart.

The escort and graveside serves are very memorable. Also, the gift of the flag will be treasured.

Richard would be very grateful for all the attention

Sincerely,

Marie King & Family

Dear John, Members of FOP, and Andrea,

Thank you all sincerely for what I received. I appreciate it immensely; and it will be put to good use. Once again, thanks to all. God’s blessings abundantly!

Gratefully

Angelina Marchese

Dear President McNesby,

We are the family of Lt. John Grahams of the Hollywood Police Department in Hollywood, FL. Our son passed away last year and so many of his former co-workers came to visit us for our son ’ s celebration of his life

We did not have enough tables and chairs since over 40 people showed up Your organization delivered the needed tables & chairs and picked them up as well the next day

We wanted to let you know that we truly appreciate your kind help & wanted to let you know that we admire all the hard work they perform.

God keep you all safe & you will be in our prayers always.

The Grahams ~ ~ ~

Dear John,

Thank you sincerely for sharing our sorrow. Your kindness will always be held tin grateful remembrance.

Dear John,

The Lewell Family

Words cannot express how grateful our family is for your generous support, encouraging words, thoughts and prayers. Thank you for thinking of us in our time of need.

The family of Daniel

McNamara, Sr.

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Dear FOP Lodge 5 Members,

Perhaps you sent a loverly card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part

Bartolino Family

Donation to Survivors Fund from the Blue Flame

Morale in the Police Department is sinking to new lows……

by Steve Weiler, National Vice President

One thing that is consistent as I travel around this great country, visiting many differing areas that the FOP represents, low morale. It doesn’t matter if I’m in a ten person department or a 6,000 member department as the common ground seems to be that we ’ re the enemy. In Philly, we are constantly hearing about the inability to get time off due to a lack of manpower, yet they never seem to hire anybody on overtime to make up for the lack of manpower. Supervisors cite things like you can’t get a day off as it will put us below our “minimum manpower ” when we are always at that level due to the department here and across the country not hiring due to Covid 19 issues. When is that going to end?

Recently I was able to attend the FOP DAY on the HILL and there I was able to talk to 8 Senators and 9 Congressman

about issues relating to our brother and sisters in law enforcement. It seemed to be a very fruitful event, with new contact’s being made across the board on a national level.

The upcoming months are a time of remembering for many in law enforcement I’d particularly hope to see all of you in North Wildwood on April 1st for our Polar Plunge. Keep an eye out for the FOP web page promoting this event. Following that event, there are always the many events in May where we truly remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice on specific dates that too will be posted soon. We at Philly strive to remember our Fallen every day as that is a true tribute to the sacrifice and the loss to their families and to us Be safe out there

Fraternally, Steven J. Weiler

Another donation from Norphins soccer program to Fop survivors

The family of Police officer P/O Henry E. Gonski giving a donation to survivors Fund.

VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF S TAFF’S MESS AGE

BY ROOSEVELT POPLAR

By the time this article hits the print we will have multiple candidates attempting to sell their stories to the citizens of Philadelphia as to why they should be the next mayor of the city. The upper management in the Police Department will have made several changes to the Staff, and the more things change the more they stay the same.

What will the next set of changes be for the city with a new mayor coming in, and major changes in city politics? New council members after a mass exit of mayoral candidates resigning their positions to run. It will be very interesting in the next few months to come. We will see.

As I get more comfortable with the Pension Trustee position, it is still obvious that we are still a little behind in the process It is mainly due to the staffing issues that the entire city is going through now.

I can honestly report back to you that our pension is safe and sound. Even with the economy taking a hit, we have stayed strong and trending upward in the fund. As we start to get back to business as usual. This year DROP return is at 3.70% which is great for the situation the economy was in

Since the Pandemic, the city has lost a major percentage of city employes in administrations. Not having the ability to fill spots lost due to people just leaving and refusing to return to work, or retiring due to the stress and strains of the overload of others abandoning their positions. This is the trend around the world People just don’t have the same attitude and respect for working as they did in the past. The government has

made it too easy for people to leave their jobs and or not return to work without any consequences As the taxpayers carry the load for the Pandemic and the downfall of the economy, I don’t see a quick fix to getting this resolved on any level.

Law enforcement had the world turn their backs on them in the past couple of years, going so far as defunding law enforcement, and now doing an about face as to retaining law enforcement It’s a little too late after the entire narrative of bad policing across the airways are constantly played for numerous hours on the news outlets across the world daily. Law enforcement is not as attractive as it use to be.

It will be a very long time before the trust and safety is restored in law enforcement We must remember that we are still out there doing the job daily to the best of our abilities, given the proper tools we use to help and assist the people who put their trust in us. Don’t be that spark for the media to continue to give validation to the bad we have among us. In every profession, you have good and bad, but in our profession, the good is part of doing your job that is expected of you. Action is key, everything else is just noise. Common sense will take you a long way in life, well beyond this job, professionally and personally.

Some people do not have a positive outlook on things, so what do you think you ’ re going to get from them. Misery loves company I’m quite sure all of us have encountered that person in our travels I know this has been a hard stretch over the past couple

of years and a lot of things don’t make sense, and we will probably never figure out why things happen the way they did but keep doing the great job you ’ re doing, and this too shall pass. It’s not said or told to you enough that you are appreciated, and most of us didn’t take this job for pats on the back. The community appreciate and respect you more than you will ever know

There has been a lot of moves and changes in the department, and it will take some time to adjust to the changes. We are resilient in what we do. Relentlessness is a force of nature that is available to all human beings. It’s easy to take your life on when you ’ re enthusiastic, excited, or determined. But what do we do when all that’s gone Be relentless Don’t let something you have absolutely no control over, take control of you. You can not be responsible for other people

actions, but you have full control of your own actions You can’t keep blaming others for how your life is. At the end, today is one of those days you can’t get back. If you ’ re not willing to take the actions to change your situation-in other words, if you ’ re willing to put up with your situation, then whether you like it or not, that’s the life you have chosen. I just want this message to be heard loud and clear You get out what you put in Don’t let anyone hold you back from being the best you..!!!

Please have a safe 2023

Fraternally yours.

Roosevelt Poplar

Thinking

VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

BY JOHN MCGRODY

Our members have the toughest job in city government. Those members who are Philly Street cops have the toughest job in the world It has never been harder to be a Philly cop, particularly for the dwindling number who serve in patrol functions in the districts. To be frank, the street cops are getting beat up out there on a daily basis. Street cops are getting beat up by the politicians, elected officials, the cop-haters in this world and by some elements of the communities that we serve. The most difficult thing to fathom is that street cops are being beat up by police department leadership. The war on street cops needs to end and the end needs to start with the PPD leadership. Street cops need more support from the PPD leadership and the “Executive Team” (I’m not entirely sure what the Executive Team is, but I understand that’s how they insist on being referred to.) Hell, the cops on the street would relish any level of support from PPD leadership.

The discipline first mentality continues to wreak havoc in the department, and the district patrol cops are the ones being targeted. The administration’s discipline approach almost singularly focuses on the street cops for such mundane things as Body Worn Camera directive violations to excessive scrutiny of car stops and ped stops. Until everyone in the department is outfitted with a BWC, there should be NO discipline for these infractions. The scrutiny of the paperwork to determine if a cop conducted a ped stop or car stop properly is laughable because the folks doing the review are tucked away in an office worlds removed from the streets where the cops are doing the work.

The street cops never stopped working during the pandemic, the street cops came to work each and every day and did their jobs. The department’s rear-echelon folks largely hid out during the pandemic and many are

still in hiding. We have routinely been receiving discipline at the FOP for alleged infractions that occurred in 2018 and 2019. Although the street cops never stopped working, these rear echelon folks are just now getting around to issuing discipline from years ago.

Manpower! There is none. At the FOP , we monitor the separations from the Department. It used to be we had about 80% retirements with about 20% resignations on the separations sheets we received. Now there is about a 50-50 split on retirements versus resignations. The PPD has a major problem with recruitment in that we can’t get folks to join the ranks We have an even bigger problem with resignations, in that good and decent people who join the PPD are leaving in large numbers. If you have a mass exodus from an organization, that is not the fault of the persons leaving, it is the fault of the organization and the leadership. The retention issue rest largely at the feet of departmental leadership

Our folks are out there every day on a daily basis doing amazing, brave and heroic things in every part of the city morning, noon and night The Philadelphia Police Department is the greatest police department in the world, I’ve always believed that, and I am convinced of it. But the PPD currently has a problem, the PPD is not treating its most valuable resource well, our people.

The members of the PPD are in dire need of support and leadership. The men and women of the PPD need it now.

We have 10 months and a wake-up call before we have a new Mayor next January. The new Mayor will most likely appoint new PPD leadership. I’ve always been an optimist, so let’s hope against hope that there will some improvements for our street cops during these next ten months coming from current leadership. In the interim, please look out for one another and your families.

Treasurer’s Report

BY WILLIE SIERRA

Just when we thought the OnePhilly woes were starting to diminish, OnePhilly ups their game with their payroll inadequacies. In a city where the search for new recruits is reaching a crisis, as a “Thank You” for signing up, Recruit Class 399, currently in the Police Academy, did not get paid for a month into their new challenging careers. Then the retention and bonus monies were awarded in December of 2022 and that caused a host of other issues.

Our most recent incidents with payroll were on January 26th and February 9th, 2023. On January 26th, the Police Department Finance Unit claimed it paid Over-Time (OT) hours as straight time. So, a second check was issued but someone forgot to pay for longevity, stress, shift differential, etc. Then a third check was issued to correct those discrepancies. The problem with all those checks were, the OT hours earned were not printed on the OnePhilly paystubs causing all kinds of confusion. It also didn’t help that the Overtime Card, provided as a courtesy by Law Enforcement Health Benefits (LEHB) had a misprint indicating the pay period ended on the 16th of January when it should have read the 15th. The 14th of January was accidentally omitted on the card. However, despite the LEHB OT Card mistake, members still reported they were shorted funds in their pay for the 26th

Then on February 9th, continuing in their modus operandi, OnePhilly failed members in “Injured On Duty” (IOD) status. Most in IOD were affected, either they were shorted funds, taxed incorrectly, or not paid at all. Not surprisingly, I was made aware that at least a few members thought they were overpaid. You can bet the city will swiftly retrieve those funds if true unlike they pay our members

who were shorted.

I am not sure what other OnePhilly tragedies will occur in the upcoming pay weeks, nevertheless keep a close eye on your paystubs to ensure accuracy. For the aforementioned paycheck discrepancies, Lodge 5 has filed individual grievances on everyone ’ s behalf who contacted the FOP. By now you should have received your 2022 W-2, especially those in IOD status, check to see if you were tax correctly.

On another note, for those who did not take advantage of the life insurances offered by the FOP during open enrollment or when you first started the police academy, Colonial Life is offering supplemental life insurances to all FOP - Lodge 5 members, Philadelphia Police Department Employees, Sheriff’s Department Employees, and their families. In no way is this an FOP endorsement of Colonial Life, however anytime we get a company who offer their services that we believe may benefit our members and their families, we try our best to pass it along.

As a reminder, it is very important to update the FOP – Lodge 5 with your contact information, including cell phone numbers, emails, and home addresses. While at it, ensure your beneficiaries are up to date too on all your insurance policies whether with the FOP or not Contact Andrea Mruk at 215-6293612. Stay

Safe, Willie Sierra FOP Lodge #5 Treasurer

Retired Police, Fire, Prison Guards (Correction Officers) & Sheriffs Association

Retired, or near retirement? We at the Retired Police, Fire, Prison guards (Correction Officer) & Sheriff Association welcome you to join the thousands of other retired & associate membership members who meet 10 times yearly.

We publish our newspaper (The Shield) three times yearly that includes various news items & events.

We partnership with Philadelphia's F O P Lodge #5 & participate in the following yearly events

Yearly scheduled Association events & meetings

Jan. Board of Directors meeting

Feb. Wildwood Shore Polar Plunge, followed by party at Keenan's Bar, N. Wildwood Luncheon at Solly Ave. HQ.

Mar. general body meeting with Lunch at the F.O.P.

Apr. Luncheon at Solly Ave HQ.

May. general Body meeting, with lunch at the F.O.P.

Jun. golf outings, via F.O.P for Survivors' Funds.

Sep. general Body meeting, with lunch at the F.O.P.

Oct. Retiree's Circus (when available) Luncheon at Solly Ave HQ.

Nov. Retiree's election of officers, every two years.

Assist the FOP in construction & placement of Wreaths on Fallen Officer's graves, continuing into Dec.

Dec Continue with construction & placement of Wreaths on Fallen Officer's graves

Christmas Show (when available) • Christmas Luncheon at Retiree's HQ. Assist the FOP Christmas Party for the Kids.

Throughout the year, we assist in most of the FOP functions & their Fund Raisers. Join us today & be completely retired. Associate members & member spouses are welcome. Our office is always open for information, for members & associates.

Just cut-out & complete our membership form in its entirety, accompanied with your check or money order, no cash please, & mail to our office Current dues are $15 00 annually

RETIRED POLICE, FIRE

& PRISON

GUARD ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 6216 • Phila., Pa 19136 • Tel: 215.335.1670 / Fax: 215.335.1672

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R ecording Secretary’s Message by John Hoyt

I write this article to you as we make preparation to bury another Philadelphia Hero. Police Officer

Christopher Fitzgerald of the Temple University Police Department may not have been a member of Lodge #5 but he was definitely a part of our family The son of two Philadelphia Police Officers & FOP Lodge 5 members, Officer Fitzgerald was one of us no matter what uniform he wore. Fitzgerald was popular amongst his fellow Police Officers at Temple and throughout the 22nd District he quickly gained recognition as a dependable, hardworking Officer. We use the word “HERO” too often in today’s society, usually for people who don’t even come close to deserving it. But if you used that word in a sentence that also included the name of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, then you would be using the word in its purest definition It is sometimes said for people like Christopher that he was a hero not in how he died, but rather how he lived his life, and I can’t think of a more fitting way to describe Officer Fitzgerald.

Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald graduated from Philadelphia Police Academy Class #384 over 5 years ago Class #384 is not your average class; in five years it has already seen more than its share of tragedies in addition to the loss of Officer Fitzgerald In fact, just over a week prior to the shooting of Officer Fitzgerald fellow Class #384 graduate, Police Officer Giovanni Maysonet was shot during a vehicle investigation in the 19th District on Wednesday, February 8th. Officer Maysonet and his partner once again showed us what it means to be a hero. Without warning one of the occupants of the vehicle fired at Officers multiple times through the front pocket of his sweatshirt. When Maysonet was shot his partner immediately came to his aide and rushed him to the hospital What sets Officer Maysonet apart from the average citizen is what he did next Within seconds of being shot multiple times Officer Maysonet began to broadcast flash information on his shooter Officer Maysonet’s ability to get accurate information about his shooter out to his fellow Officers is why the Police Department was able to apprehend the shooter so quickly. Officer Maysonet has a long road of recovery ahead of him

but he can be sure that myself and the FOP will be there with him every step of the way.

I recognize both heroes in my article this issue because of their distinguished service to our City and department. Their sacrifice is above what most people in today’s society can even comprehend and yet they did it anyway. Just like we continue to put ourselves at risk of making the same sacrifice every day on the streets pursuing the mission of making Philadelphia as safe as possible. That mission has never been harder, with weak inept politicians who seem to act surprised that violent crime is so high and pretend to not understand how we got here to poor leadership within our ranks that chase talented Officers out of the PPD and to other departments Add in false narratives being pushed by the 24 hour news cycle, social media, and the never ending list of vapid and clueless celebrities and I hope you recognize just how celebrated you should be for continuing to show up every day and do the job. I had planned to discuss other important issues in this edition but with what has occurred recently I thought it more important to highlight our heroes and let you know how much I appreciate the job you all do every single day

Finally, past Recording Secretary Bob Ballentine passed away January 7th, 2023. Bob joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1972 at the age of 20. He started his career in the 22nd District but he was always destined to become a Detective and by 1985 he was a Detective assigned to Homicide. Bob would continue to work Homicides for 17 years until taking a position on the Executive Board of the FOP Bob went on to hold different positions on the Executive Board including Financial Secretary and Recording Secretary Bob loved his job as Recording Secretary, it was the perfect position for his skill set He carried out the job of the Recording Secretary with enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism like no other. Bob shaped the position of the Recording Secretary at Lodge #5 to what it is today. I was lucky enough to get to know Bob when I first arrived here, and he was gracious enough to take me under his wing and teach me as much as he could about the position. Bob Ballentine was one of a kind and will be missed by all here at Lodge #5

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Disability Corner

by Trustee Terry Reid

Since the City of Philadelphia dismantled our Heart and Lung medical treatment system last year, we have actively vetted and endorsed multiple providers. To date, the City has not finalized the credentialling process for any of these new providers. As this process drags on, we will continue to ensure that your contractual rights are not violated. We here at the Fraternal Order of Police will not allow the City of Philadelphia to ruin a system that we have worked so hard to get for our members.

There are many people monitoring the IOD list in addition to the Police Department’s executive team The City’s third-party administrator (PMA) has a team of lawyers, private investigators, and social media monitors just waiting to pounce on any officers they believe are abusing the system. The Heart and Lung Disability system took us decades to build and making it better has and will always be my number one priority. I would be remiss if I didn’t offer you a little advice: we ask our members to return to work when they are healed and not to abuse a program that took us decades to build. Above all else, please do not go home with an injury. I would rather you be safe and report the injury even if it turns up to be nothing the next day. Read everything you sign regarding your injury Remember it’s your injury to describe not your supervisor’s! They are there to assist you with the paperwork, but it’s your injury report so make sure it adequately describes your injury.

To those officers still treating in the City’s C.S. Regulation 32 system, I would still like to emphasize a few points to follow while treating within that disability system. 1) It is your injury If you do not like the way you are being treated by any City provider, immediately re-

port the incident to the Safety Office in the form of a memorandum and get a copy to the FOP 2) Taking a urine test is not a prerequisite to being treated by any City panel physician If you are asked to take a urine drug screen prior to treatment, leave immediately and contact the FOP.

3) If you are getting resistance from PMA while treating with a specialist or if you have lost confidence in any of the Reg 32 providers, please reach out to myself or Joe Schrank at the FOP.

4) Your wait time for seeing a provider should be no longer than one hour If that time is exceeded, please contact the FOP. 5) Body cam footage cannot be used by a supervisor to accept or deny work related disability claims. All claims must be submitted to the Safety Office for a determination on compensability to be made

Finally, the issue of Recruitment and Retention has been an issue for policing all around the Country. President John McNesby and his Team were able to obtain a Retention bonus of $3,400.00 to encourage Police Officers to remain with the Philadelphia Police Department.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 3, 2023, the Living Flame ceremony will be held honoring all police and fire personnel killed or died in the line of duty in Philadelphia.

On May 8, 2023, the members of Lodge Five will be attended the Harrisburg Memorial service for the Pennsylvania State Fraternal Order of Police honored Police Officers that were killed or died in the line of duty in the state of Pennsylvania.

The National ceremony will be held on May 15, 2023, honoring all Police Officers that were killed in the entire country.

On May 20, 2023, our annual Survivors’ benefit will be held at Fraternal Order of Police Headquarters.

Fraternally yours, Terry Reid,

In Memory of Robert Ballentine, Jr. “Bob”

Past Recording Secretary FOP Lodge 5

June 17, 1952 - January 7, 2023

Robert B "Bobby" Ballentine Jr passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida on January 7, 2023. Bob was 70 years old. He is survived by his beloved daughter Dana Ballentine and his loving companion Karen Boyle. He is also survived by his brothers, Neil and Donald, as well as nieces and nephews

Bob could be described as caring, generous, wirey, hard working, dedicated, and an avid Jeopardy watcher He was loved by his family and friends, and he cared deeply about all of the relationships he built. To Bob, everyone he met was important. He was the type of man that made every interaction meaningful, no matter how small

One of his greatest passions was the Philadelphia Police Department. From the age of 20 when he decided to enter into the Philadelphia Police Academy, Bob had a strong desire to protect and serve the citizens of the city he grew up in.

Bob started his career in the 22nd District In 1981, he was promoted to Detective and was assigned to Northwest Detectives.

Later, in 1985, he was transferred to the Homicide Unit. In October of 2002, Bob became the Recording Secretary at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5. He went on to be elected as the Financial Secretary in 2004. His drive and attention to detail served him well during his time as an officer and detective, and during his career with the FOP, this could be seen in his diligent work on Hero Plaque Dedications and the Peace Officer Magazine. Over the course of his 36 year career, Bob considered it a privilege to work in service of his communiey and fellow officers.

Outside of work, Bob enjoyed going down the shore While the Jersey Shore held a special place in his heart, upon his retirement he found a home in Clearwater, Florida. A big part of his decision to move to Clearwater involved his favorite team, the Phillies Bob was a Phillies fan through and through and he instilled his love for the team in his daughter at an early age. Bob and Dana attended many baseball games together and bonded over a shared passion for the game. In Florida, Bob played softball with the 3 Score Softball Club. Here, his attention to detail shifted to his softball technique and he worked tirelessly on improving his hitting and fielding

Though Bob's time with us was too short, his impact will last a lifetime. In lieu of flowers a donation to the chariey of your choice would be appreciated by Bob's family. To share your fondest memories of. Bob visit www.lifecelebration.com

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Conductor s’ Message

by Sharon Jonas

I like to begin most my articles with reflection of the past months. I think they pass and should be a renewed thought because of the importance they provide in which we cherished our times spent with our Fallen Officer families and our own. The holidays thankfully allowed us times to gather at our Annual Holiday Breakfast with our Survivor families, who forever remain our top priority, a little reminder we are here for them always December 2022 also again wrapped up with wonderful Children's' Breakfasts with Santa on many days, enjoyed by 1,000 of members and their precious little ones. Moments that we need to hold onto and continue to celebrate when the busy schedules allow. A special thank you to all who make those mornings and its holiday magic come to life.

We certainly need to continue to come together, our Heroes and their families will forever be honored and our FOP new/annual events that together we create are celebrated with remembrance. Sometimes, the biggest fear for a fallen officer’s family is that they will be forgotten. From our photos of the fallen in the FOP lobby, to our plaque program, to the various remembrances held throughout the year all across the city, we ensure that our fallen officers and their families are all always in hearts, NEVER FORGOTTEN

2023 beginnings are looking bright in your home away from home. Your FOP 7C Lounge is ringing it in loudly and Proudly coming up with an unending lineup with full band/acoustic musical entertainment many days monthly In addition to specialty menus, we have daily specials and delicious holiday drink specials you won't want to miss. We are also preparing for the NWW Annual Fallen Heroes Polar Bear Plunge. It will take place Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at the 15th Street Beach. Between the Special guests, Bands, Prizes for best costumes and post party held at Keenan’s, its as always a Jersey shore can’t miss. To those who support our FOP Survivor Fund, event after event, year after year, it’s your commitment that creates its success and it never goes unnoticed, thank you! Another sign of a close membership, invested, dedicated year after year

On the labor front, John McNesby and the team are working hard to preserve your rights and working conditions. Unfortunately, there is little or no manpower on the streets and this extends to every district and every unit. We are all short-staffed and our members are working harder than ever. The amount of discipline that is being handed down is way too much and all the discipline seems to target the street cops Our team is at the forefront everyday fighting for your rights and standing alongside you at the Police Board of Inquiry and at arbitration.

Also, 2024 will be here before you know and the FOP will be seeking input from you and your families regarding what is important to you in the next contract Please look for a survey going out sometime in 2023 about what proposals you would like us to put forth to make your work and home lives better.

As your elected Conductor, it is my duty and my privilege to swear in our newest members when they enter the Police Academy as recruits It is great to see the new generation of members and officers stepping up to serve in these most trying times. However, the problem is that there is not enough new recruits to fill the ranks and a very good portion of the officers that are trained are leaving for other departments within a couple years. These numbers cannot be sustained and there needs to be radical change in the way our departmental and city leadership treats our brave and dedicated officers

We strive each year to raise the bar a little higher, standing out from the crowd. If you haven’t seen the flyer for our Spring Promotion being offered, no fear, please take a look in this issue Please get that special day locked in on the calendar

One last note, please add to your calendar, the date is set for Saturday, May 20th, 2023, for our “Annual FOP Survivor’s Event”, another success that is only created together!

Please stay safe,

Sharon Jonas

CHAPLAINS CORNER

by: Lou Campione

We must begin by thanking God for saving the life of our brother Giovanni Maysonet. We must continue to storm the gates of heaven for his full recovery! God speed Giovanni.

In 2022 we mourned the loss of 269 above beloved brothers and sisters from our Michael G. Lutz .Fraternal Order Police Lodge #5 Philadelphia. As we have traditionally done. we reach out to each of those families and offer our assistance on behalf of all of us We are on a mission from God to serve the families of our brothers and sisters or JudeoChristian teaching it is a good and holy thing to pray for our deceased and to help their families.

In addition to helping the families of our deceased, we have worked to examine the reasons with the death and develop programs to address the causes. The FOP law enforcement health benefits, the department, and the city work together to develop resources to help us in our families. Please help us and our families spiritually, physically, and psychologically We have 600 clergies from all faiths, Eleven Hundred Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers. We have physicians, nurses, physical trainers, dieticians, and support groups. The good news is that we have seen our average age of death increase from 59 years of age in 1982, when we started tracking it, to 70 years of age in 2022. We have tremendous progress in increasing our average life expectancy, but we still have a long way to go.

The number one cause for active-duty Philadelphia police deaths in 2022 was suicide.

The times we are living in are the most difficult times for policing, in my 45 plus years of service We are under tremendous stress and feel betrayed by those we serve and by those who lead us. It is a spiritual battle in which we feel the demonic is winning. The solution is to intensify our spiritual response to the demonic. More than two thousand studies have concluded people of faith, have better marriages, better relationships with family, friends, and others live longer, recover quicker from illness have a better quality of life, are more resilient, are better employees. What makes the difference is the hope that can be found by working to develop the spiritual, by having an attitude of gratitude Research shows that we in law enforcement share the same psychological profile as those in ministry. It is described in social science as a servant leader, that is, we strive to serve others and enjoy all of the benefits that is derived by working to build spiritual muscle. As Motivational coach Matthew Kelly contends, we must invest in each other to work to make ourselves and everyone we meet to be the best we can be. As we continue our journey in these difficult times, we offer this prayer for the intercession of our patron, Archangel Michael who is acknowledged by the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Faiths as the Captain of Gods Army.

Michael the Archangel defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the of the devil. May God rebuke him we pray and do thou Prince of the Heavenly Host cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

FOP

Daniel Solecki

William Cleary

There isn’t enough time to express the sentiment and gratitude that we have for these three gentlemen and the staff at Givinish Funeral Homes. So we’ll do our best to sum it up. When our families are at the lowest point in life, trying to navigate and deal with loss and grief; you and your staff are like living angels For many years you’ve helped guide so many of our families through tough decisions about their loved one’s final arrangements. You provide dignified services with care and attention to detail Your services honor our loved ones and foster a sense of peace and healing. Most people think when the funeral service is finished your j o b s a r e o v e r. We l l , t h e y ’ r e m i s t a k e n . Yo u r c o m p a s s i o n doesn’t stop at the cemetery. You Honor and celebrate our loved ones with plaque dedications You provide our families with transportation assistance to dedications. You guys have us spoiled! We deeply appreciate and thank you for all you do!

Deputy Mayor of Labor Rich Lazer

Since 2016 under Mayor Kenny, Rich Lazer has served as the Deputy Mayor for Labor He has negotiated contracts for all the city’s major labor unions. In addition to our last c o n t r a c t Ri c h wa s a l s o r e s p o n s i b l e f o r n e g o t i a t i n g t h e FOP’s previous three contracts which awarded police a total of a 25% increase. Rich if you didn’t know there’s a lot of cops who love you!

Holding the title of Deputy Mayor of Labor requires strong shoulders Rich has proven time and time again that he can carry the weight. He approaches conflict as opportunity, building bridges and giving a voice to union employees

Rich thank you for all you’ve done and wish we you tremendous success on your new journey as the Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

John F. Givnish

2nd District

P/O Patrick Dooley #4242

P/O William Postowski #6665

On August 21st , Officers Dooley and Prostowski were on patrol and observed a male carrying a large flat screen TV along with a black Herbal life bag in the 1300 block of Devereaux Ave The male stopped and sat the tv down then began fumbling with an object he was trying to place in the bag

The officers stopped the male for investigation. Officer Dooley went to the rear of the 1300 block of Devereaux and obs e r v e d a g a r a g e a l o n g wi t h a s i d e a n d i n n e r d o o r o f a property were all wide open

Officer Dooley then knocked on the front door of the property a l e r t i n g t h e o wn e r a s t o wh a t t h e y h a d d i s c o v e r e d . T h e complainant stated she did not know the male The complainant then verified the 50 inch flat screen television and a play station belonged to her. She further stated she never gave the male permission to remove anything from her residence. The male was then placed under arrest. Officers Dooley and Postowski made a sight burglary arrest and were able to recover all the property. The actions of both Officers reflect positively on the Philadelphia Police Department and help to instill a sense of trust from the citizens of Philadelphia. Job well done Officers.

2nd District

P/O Shamus Nally

P/O Thomas Farrel

On Sunday August 11, 2nd District Officers responded to the report of a stabbing at a playground in the 1600 block of He l l e r m a n S t . W h e r e t h e y f o u n d a t we n t y - f o u r - y e a r - o l d m a l e u n c o n s c i o u s wi t h a s t a b wo u n d i n h i s s t o m a c h A medic unit was dispatched and transported the male to Jefferson Torresdale hospital where he was later pronounced. Later that day Officers Farrell and Nally responded to a radio call in the 6700 block of Kindred St. The information received from dispatch, stated the male responsible for the playground homicide was on location inside a property on that block.

Upon arrival the officers were met by a female witness who spoke Portuguese. The officers then contacted Police Radio for an interpreter. Through the interpetor the officers learned the suspect was a twenty-two-year-old man who had been staying at the residence about 20 days. Earlier that day the O ff e n d e r c a m e i n t o t h e r e s i d e n c e wi t h a k n i f e , wh i c h h e washed off at the kitchen sink. The suspect then placed the knife back into the kitchen drawer.

The witness then directed the officers to a second-floor bedr o o m wh e r e t h e o ff e n d e r h a d b e e n s t a y i n g . O ff i c e r Na l l y c h e c k e d a n d s e c u r e d t h e r o o m T h e o ff e n d e r t h e n h a pp e n e d t o c a l l t h e wi t n e s s a n d s a i d h e wa s s t o p p i n g a t a nearby 711 before returning home. The witness then relayed this information to the officers Armed with this information the officers went to the 711. Officer Nally then took up a position inside the store while Officer Farrell took up a position outside with the female witness. When the suspect arrived Officer Nally exited the 711 making contact with him as Officer Farrell proceeded to the front of the store to assist in the arrest.

The Offender was positively ID’ed then transported to homicide while the property in the 6700 block of Kindred St. was

held as a crime scene. T h e d e d i c a t i o n a n d d i l i g e n c e e x h i b i t e d b y t h e s e o ff i c e r s helped to clear another homicide in the city of Philadelphia

Great Job

3rd District

PO Eric Tyler #1856

PO Mark Brown # 7165

PO Lynn Zirilli # 4875

On July 29th , 1st District officers responded to the 1800 block of 22nd Street in reference to a shooting A victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the face and stomach. A witness stated to Officer Zirilli they observed a dark purple Toyota Scion traveling westbound on the 2200 lock of Sigel St. at a high rate of speed. Officer Zirilli was able to ascertain the vehicle had a partial PA tag of LGM Later that afternoon Officers Brown and Tyler observed a dark purple Scion with a tag of LGM-7893 matching the flash information traveling westbound at 1900 Snyder Upon seeing the Officers the operator of the vehicle pulled to the curb side and quickly tried to exit the vehicle However, the officers were able to detain both the driver and passenger in the vehicle.

The witness was able to positively identify the Scion as the vehicle they observed fleeing the scene. The operator of the vehicle was found to be the registered owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was held for a search warr a n t . E x e c u t i o n o f t h e wa r r a n t y i e l d e d a b l a c k s k i m a s k which was submitted for DNA analysis

Video recovered from the location of the shooting showed the vehicle traveling through the area prior to the shooting

The video then showed two shooters exit the vehicle and approach the victim’s vehicle while discharging firearms before fleeing the scene The video showed one of the offenders wearing a dark short sleeved shirt dark pants bearing a

Dickies Logo. Black sneakers and a dark covering over his face. This was consistent with the clothing worn by the passenger when he was initially detained Upon further invest i g a t i o n b o t h s u s p e c t s we r e p o s i t i v e l y i d e n t i f i e d a s t h e offenders involved in the shooting They were both arrested and charged.

Outstanding Police work by all three Officers helped identify the shooters so they can be brought to justice, Isn’t Technology wonderful. Excellent job Officers

6th District

Officer Christopher Koehnlein #5439

Officer Jessica Koechnlein #4735

On July 12th, 6th District Officers responded to a report of gunshots and a person shot inside of a silver Nissan in the a r e a o f 4 0 0 N. 7 t h S t . T h e o ff i c e r s e x i t e d t h e i r v e h i c l e crossed the street and began to approach the vehicle. The officers were a few feet from the vehicle when they observed a female leaning into the vehicle from the curb. The female turned around facing the Officers holding semi-automatic hand gun in her hand.

She pointed the firearm at the Officers; pointing the gun back and forth in a swaying motion aiming at both Officers She then turned toward the vehicle and began attempting to rack the slide of the gun

Both officers while taking what little cover was available continued to tell the female to drop the gun and show her hands. After being ordered multiple times, the offender finally tossed the gun on to the floor of the vehicle. The Offender was ordered to lay on the ground and with the assistance of back up Officers was successfully taken into custody. The firearm was recovered. It appeared to have malfunctioned with a double feed, indicating it had recently been fired. The firearm also contained three live rounds.

In the face of emanate danger the officers remained calm and were able to diffuse a potentially deadly situation. Outstanding!

9th District

P/O Daniel Topf

P/O Shawn Dobbins

P/O Liam Feeney

P/O Nino Hernandez

On Wednesday November 27, plain clothes Officers Feeney and Dobbins received information of a male in possession of a handgun acting irrational who had just been refused entrance into a nightclub. The officers then relayed this information to bike patrol Officers Topf and Hernandez who were in the area

While surveying the officers heard shots in the area of 1700 Sansom St All four officers carefully headed towards the gun fire as many panicking people were fleeing the scene. The officers took tactical positions while ordering the male to drop his gun Officers Dobbins and Hernandez noticed the male’s gun had jammed. The officers all converged on the suspect successfully taking him down and securing the weapon.

Recovered was a fully loaded Glock 19 along with a spare magazine containing 15 rounds Also recovered were 15 spent 9mm casings. The Offender was arrested charged with VUFA and other related offences

The officers kept a cool head during a very hot situation. Way to go! Great Job!

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9th District P/O Shawn Dobbins #3187

CDD - Det. Gerard Winward #8070

On, October 12th, both Officers Feeney and Dobbins were conducting routine patrol in the area of 300 S 18th Street when they observed a male, they recognized from previous surveillance videos suspected of residential burglaries, walking with a woman’s purse over his shoulder As the officers attempted to investigate the male, he fled from police and a foot pursuit ensued The male was apprehended and recovered from the male were various jewelry. Located inside of the purse was a receipt with a name and phone number a female complainant Officers spoke with the complainant who then met the officers and identified some of the jewelry recovered from the male as belonging to her A subsequent check of the complainant’s apartment revealed that it had been burglarized. While the officers were processing the arrest, another burglary in the area of 1800 Pine Street was discovered. Officers Feeney and Dobbins met with that complainant who identified the remaining jewelry recovered from the male. Officers Feeney and Dobbins reviewed countless videos and reports for previous burglaries in the 6th, 9th, 17th, and 22nd Districts As a result of their investigative efforts, the male was charged with an additional (22) counts of burglary, as well as VUFA – Former Convict

This is a great example of officers going well beyond standard expectations, by providing an intelligent and valuable police service. Both officers demonstrated superior vigilance a n d f

through their brilliant execution of alert and aggressive patrolling. The tenacity of these officers is a testament to their dedication to our department and the community they serve

District P/O Liam Feeney #3252

12th District

P/O Abdel Kanan #2115

P/O Walter Jackson III #9340

O n F e b r u a r y 2 3 , b o t h o ff i c e r s K a n a n a n d J a c k s o n r esponded to the area of 5800 Windsor Avenue for a Report of Gunshots and located a scene consisting of numerous fired cartridge casings While surveying the area, officers Kanan and Jackson observed several males inside of a corner store near the shooting scene. As the officers attempted to engage the males in a mere encounter to see if they witnessed the shooting, officers noticed one of the males became extremely nervous blading his body away from police While speaking with this male, the officers noticed that his coat pocket was being weighed down by a heavy object. Believing this male to be armed and possibly involved in the s h o o t i n g , t h e o ff i c e r s c o n d u c t e d a f r i s k a n d r e c o v e r e d a loaded firearm from his jacket pocket. It was also discovered that the firearm recovered was in stolen status The male later confessed to his involvement in the shooting at 5800 Windsor Avenue and to stealing the firearm

The actions of both officers Kannan and Jackson resulted in the swift apprehension of an armed violent criminal while upholding the highest standards of the Philadelphia Police Department.

12th District

P/O Hugo Lemos #5472

P/O Nicholas Mastroianni #2552

On May 21st, Officers Lemos and Mastroianni were in the area of 50th and Woodland Ave when they heard multiple gunshots and observed a male running from the area. While exiting the patrol vehicle, Officer Mastroianni observed the male trip and fall, and as he got up the male was holding a firearm. The male continued to flee and was observed getting into the passenger seat of a silver Nissan on the 1300 block of Divinity Street. Officer Lemos followed his partner i n t h e i r p o l i c e v e h i c l e a n d o b s e r v e d O ff i c e r M a s t r o i a n n i struggling to place the operator of the Nissan into custody Officer Lemos attempted to place the passenger into custody, but the operator put the Nissan into drive and rammed t h e p o l i c e c a r s e v e r a l t i m e s . O ff i c e r L e m o s wa s a b l e t o open the passenger door and observed a firearm with an e x t e n d e d m a g a z i n e b e t we e n t h e l e g s o f t h e p a s s e n g e r Fearing the passenger may attempt to grab the gun and use it against police, Officer Lemos quickly grabbed the firearm A s h e r e c o v e r e d t h e g u n , t h e p a s s e n g e r p u s h e d O ff i c e r Lemos and fled. After a lengthy foot pursuit, the passenger was apprehended by Officer Lemos Officer Mastroianni was able to apprehend the driver and placed him into custody as well Recovered from the vehicle was a fully loaded assault rifle. Other 12th district responding officers to 50th and Woodland Ave. located a complainant who related that he was shot Both males were subsequently charged with Aggravated Assault, VUFA and related offenses.

12th District

P/O Marc Marchetti #2418

P/O Timothy Dollarton #2325

On March 7, 12th district officers responded to the area of 6600 Upland Street for a Report of a Shooting. Officers met with a complainant who stated that while seated inside of her vehicle with her two-year-old son, she was shot at by three males. Fearing for their lives, she drove off at a high rate of speed, resulting in an accident Immediately before the shooting, the complainant related that she noticed she wa s b e i n g f o l l o we d b y t wo b l a c k m a l e s i n a g r e e n B u i c k Century Thankfully, the complainant and her son were not struck by gunfire. A short time later, members of the elite Highway Patrol unit spotted the aforementioned vehicle in the area of 6300 Regent Street. When the Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle fled eluding the officers A few minutes later, the suspect vehicle was located unoccupied after crashing into a tree. Officers Marchetti and Dollarton began surveying the area and located a black male suffering from a head wound, which was consistent with an injury sustained in an auto accident, at McDade Boulevard and Church Lane The male was positively identified by the Highway Patrol officers as the operator of the suspect vehicle used in the shooting on Upland Street S u b s e q u e n t i n v e s t i g a t i v e e ff o r t s r e v e a l e d t h a t t h e c o mplainant’s vehicle was targeted by the males in connection with a homicide that involved the complainant’s boyfriend

The exemplary action by these officers is a great example of providing exceptional police service with sound judgem e n t a n d b r a v e r y. T h e r e m o v a l o f d a n g e r o u s f e l o n s a n d weapons is of critical importance to the department resulting in safer neighborhoods for our community.

14th District

Sgt. Stephen Bennis #411

P/O Christopher Montowski #2019

On August 15th, a silver 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander with an unknown Pennsylvania license plate was taken in a point of gun carjacking out of the 35th District Sgt Bennis was on routine patrol in the area of the 300 block E Chelten Avenue when he observed a vehicle fitting the description. Sgt. Bennis got behind the vehicle and ran the tag and was able to confirm that the registered owner information matched that of the complainant from the robbery Sgt Bennis notified radio of the direction of travel and attempted to get more units in the area to get the vehicle stopped safely. After a few minutes, the occupants of the vehicle realized they were being followed by police and began to flee. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle crashed on the 5600 block of Germantown Av e n u e Two m a l e s f l e d f r o m t h e v e h i c l e a t t e m p t i n g t o evade capture. Sgt. Bennis pursued the driver of the vehicle while officer Montowski gave chase to the passenger Both m a l e s we r e a p p r e h e n d e d . A n e x t e n d e d m a g a z i n e , a s k i mask and latex gloves were recovered from the passenger and an additional firearm with an extended magazine were r e c o v e r e d f r o m t h e v e h i c l e . T h e c o m p l a i n a n t wa s t r a n sported to the officers’ locations and positively identified both males.

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14th District

P/O Michael Lawley

P/O Patrick Syron

On February 13th both Officers Lawley and Syron were surveying the area of Washington Ln and Chew Ave for a vehic l e t h a t wa s t a k e n i n a g u n p o i n t c a r j a c k i n g t h a t h a d j u s t recently occurred The officers went into the rear of an apartment complex parking lot on the 6300 Chew Ave and observed the vehicle, illegally parked in the middle of the lot with multiple males inside As the officers approached the vehicle to investigate, they observed the males exit the vehicle and flee on foot Both officers went on foot and gave c h a s e o f t h e m a l e s W h i l e i n f o o t p u r s u i t t h e o ff i c e r s o bserved one of the males with a handgun, which was thrown over the fence of the parking lot courtyard That male was apprehended, and the gun was recovered by Officer Syron. Officer Lawley was able to apprehend the second male after a brief foot pursuit The third male was also apprehended by additional backup in in the 35th. after a check of the area the males ran, two additional firearms were recovered While Officer Lawley was conducting a search, incident to the arrest he recovered the keys to another vehicle which was also taken in a point of gun carjacking The owner of of this vehicle was able to positively identify all three males. It was also discovered that all three firearms recovered from the males were on stolen status.

Although many will say that this is their job, both officers executed well beyond standard expectations It is a great exa m p l e o f a l e r t a n d a g g r e s s i v e p a t r o l l i n g . T h e r e s u l t o f r e m o v i n g f e l o n s a n d we a p o n s f r o m t h e s t r e e t i s a s a f e r neighborhood for our community.

14th District

P/O Amir Ross-Johnson #7021

P/O John Devore #9621

Sgt. Christopher Leary #8593

On August 10th, the complainant, a locksmith, flagged down a 14th district officer at Musgrave and Church Lane and related that he was kidnapped and held captive by three unknown males and forced into a Ford F-150 who then drove h i m a r o u n d t h e c i t y a n d f o r c e d h i m t o a t t e m p t t o u n l o c k Do d g e Ch a r g e r s a t g u n p o i n t F r u s t r a t e d b y t h e c o mplainant’s inability to bypass the vehicles’ security, the males b e a t t h e c o m p l a i n a n t i n f l i c t i n g s e r i o u s b o d i l y i n j u r y a n d robbed him Sgt Leary was surveying the area for the suspect vehicle when he spotted a Ford – F150 that matched the flash information at 5500 Boyer Street The vehicle fled and a lengthy vehicle pursuit commenced with officers Johnson and Devore joining the pursuit. The suspect vehicle crashed on the 4200 block of N 7th Street and the occupants bailed. After a brief foot pursuit, all the males were apprehended and positively identified by the complainant It was also discovered that the Ford F-150 was in stolen status and that one of the males had an active warrant for Burglary. Outstanding work!

14th District

P/O Thomas LaCorte

P/O Ryan Purtle

P/O Kyle Wawrzynek

On Wednesday, March 4th, Officer LaCorte was conducting surveillance on a vehicle parked unattended at the interim High St and Belfield St the vehicle was taken in a point of gun robbery While traveling Eastbound on High St both officers Purtle and Wawrzynek observed a male operating the vehicle that was previously observed unattended by Officer LaCorte The officers stopped and approached the vehicle

The male operator put the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee, striking the door of the marked police vehicle and pushing officer Wawrzynek back into the patrol car. The male then drove the vehicle on the sidewalk and went down a one-way streets Officer LaCorte was traveling east on High St and encountered the make in the vehicle. The male was not able to travel any further, so he fled from the vehicle on foot. A brief foot pursuit ensued, he was finally apprehended and taken into custody.

The officers performed a highly valuable and intelligent act of police service on this date in effecting the arrest of a career criminal The expedient response by these officers is a testament to their dedication to our department and the community they serve.

14th District

P/O Cody Stott

P/O Raheem Williams

On March 18th, both officers Stott and Williams were working in a marked patrol vehicle when they conducted a vehicle investigation at 2100 Chelten Ave Upon stopping the vehicle, the officers observed the driver pulling on the gear shift, attempting to put it back in drive. While interacting with the officers, Officer Stott observed the male being visibly nervous and was avoiding answering questions. Due to the behavior observed, Officer Stott removed the male from the vehicle to conduct a frisk for weapons As soon as Officer Stott went to frisk the male he attempted to flee on foot. Officer Stott pursued the male, grabbed him but the male kept resisting. The male and Officer Stott got into a physical altercation, the male struck Officer Stott in the head and chest with closed fists Officer Williams ran over to assist Officer Stott, as the two officers took the male to the ground, the male continued to fight and resist The male was screaming to the passenger in his car to get his stuff. The female pass e n g e r r a n f r o m t h e v e h i c l e a n d a t t e m p t e d t o g r a b t h e male’s jacket Responding officers handcuffed the female and recovered the male’s jacket, which had a loaded 9mm handgun in it Officer Stott and Williams were able to subdue the male and take him into custody. The actions of both officers Stott and Williams resulted in the swift apprehension of an armed violent criminal while upholding the highest standards of the Philadelphia Police Department

P/O Ancelo Ibrahimi #7349

P/O Lee McInerney #5766

P/O James Vinson #1523

On October 8th officers from the 14th district responded to the area of the Maplewood Mall for a report of gunshots

Upon arrival, the officers located a female complainant that was suffering from a gunshot to the face. The victim was scooped and rushed to the hospital The victim was pronounced at the hospital.

While surveying the area, officers observed the defendant a r m e d wi t h a r i f l e a t G r e e n a n d Ch e l t e n Av e . T h e m a l e pointed the gun in the direction of the officers at which time t h e y d i s c h a r g e d T h e m a l e f l e d o n f o o t t h r o u g h Ve r n o n Park.

Officers encountered the male on the other side of the park where a gun battle ensued between the defendant and Officers McInery and Vinson. Fortunately, the officers were able to neutralize the threat

I t wa s l a t e r r e p o r t e d t h e s a m e m a l e h a d c o m m i t t e d r o bberies and a shooting prior to the officers engaging him on this incident.

These officers showed extraordinary courage while engaged in a gun battle with and armed adversary They not only protected themselves but protected the community from further harm Excellent job officers!!

O n O c t o b e r 2 n d , b o t h O ff i c e r s To m a n a n d O we n s we r e doing a follow-up investigation with Northeast Detective in reference to a robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on October 1st, during which the complainant was beaten with a baseball bat and metal pipe. A witness came forward and identified the offenders involved The witness informed both officers what type of vehicle the offender drove and also showed them one of the male’s social media page A warrant was issued for both males. The officers went out on patrol and observed one of the males driving the vehicle the witness had described The officers apprehended that male without incident. Later that same day, the officers observed and arrested the second male involved, without incident Both males were in custody within seven hours of the warrant being issued.

Due to both Officers attention to detail an unwavering investigative skill, these officers solved this incident and removed two dangerous criminals from the streets of Philadelphia. The awareness and professionalism shown by these officers are what reflect positively on the department and instill a s e n s e o f c o n f i d e n c e i n t h e d e p a r t m e n t b y t h e c i t i z e n s o f Philadelphia www.FOP5.org

14th District

25th District - P/O Patrick Owens 15th District - P/O Christopher Toman

15th

K-9

On November 7th, both Officers Leonard and Owens responded to a call for a person with a gun at the WAWA at 7700 Frankford Ave P/O Leonard arrived on location and as he was approaching the front door of the WAWA, he observed a male with a gun coming towards the exit He immediately went over radio, while taking up a tactical position near his police vehicle. At this time two other officers arrived on location, Officer Owens and Officer Sullock and they also took up tactical positions. The male exited the store with the handgun in his right hand, yelling for cops to shoot and kill him. The officers gave orders to the male, to drop the gun, while also yelling at bystanders to stay away for their safety. The male started walking towards Officer Leonard and continued yelling for the officers to shoot and kill him. As the off i c e r s m a i n t a i n e d t h e i r t a c t i c a l p o s i t i o n s , t h e y c o n t i n u e d giving commands to the male. After some time, the male fin a l l y d i s c a r d e d t h e we a p o n a n d f o l l o we d t h e c o m m a n d s given The male was taken into custody without incident Due to his mental state he was taken to the hospital, so that he could receive the help that he needed Family on location stated that the male had attempted suicide multiple times in the past and that he was not taking his medication. They were extremely thankful that this was resolved without incid e n t a n d t h a t t h e m a l e wo u l d g e t t h e n e c e s s a r y h e l p needed

The officer ’s communication skills and patience de-escalated a possibly deadly situation and also preserved a life Great Job!

P/O

P/O

On May 2nd , Officers Morrow and Hickman were on patrol when they noticed a pending assignment for a hospital case in the 1200 block of N 2nd Street The officers responded to the assignment and upon pulling on to the block, they were met by a frantic mother who was obviously distressed The mother was franticly waiving her hands and directing the officers to her child who was lying unresponsive on the steps

The officers immediately checked the child’s vital signs but were unable to find a pulse and observed that the child was turning blue. The officers quickly gave chest compressions, which initially appeared to revive the child However, it became apparent that the child was still struggling to breath. The officers check for airway obstructions but did not observe any. The officers instructed the child’s mother to give rescue breaths while the officers alternated chest compressions Multiple rounds of CPR continued until fire departm e n t p e r s o n n e l a r r i v e d a n d r e l i e v e d t h e m o f t h a t responsibility

After further interviewing of the mother, Officers Morrow and Hickam were able to inform the medical staff that the child might have ingested Percocet. At the hospital, the child was administered Narcan and was stabilized Hospital staff provided information to the officers and their supervisors indic a t i n g t h a t t h e e a r l y i n t e r v e n t i o n o f CP R h a d b e e n instrumental in saving the child’s life

We commend you on a phenomenal job!

25th District - P/O Patrick Owens

District - P/O Daniel Leonard

- P/O Paul Sullock (K-9)

26TH DISTRICT

THOMAS MORROW #4644

RYAN HICKMAN #4208

22ND DISTRICT

P/O ROBERT HEENEY III #9860

P/O NICHOLAS GRANT #2708

On March 14th, Officers Heeney and Grant responded to a p e r s o n s c r e a m i n g . O n c e o n l o c a t i o n t h e y we r e m e t b y a male and female involved in a verbal altercation The officers attempted to open a dialogue with both parties in an attempt to calm them down At one point the male complainant, who was in the upstairs bathroom, began to act erratically and stated to the officers that he wanted to die. A s O ff i c e r s He e n e y a n d G r a n t a t t e m p t e d t o c o n s o l e t h e male, who had a history of mental illness, he ran toward a second-floor window, opened it, and tried to jump headfirst The officers reacted quickly and were able to grab the male by his ankles as he was falling from the window. They were able to pull the male back through the window to safety He was then transported to Episcopal Hospital treatment. Good Job Officers!

On April 3rd , Officers Velez, Rodriguez, and Lee responded to a person with a gun. Once on location the officers were met by a complainant who stated her father, a veteran suffering from PTSD, was inside their house and armed with a revolver. The situation was declared a barricaded person a

perimeter security.

As they were leaving the male appeared at the top of the steps brandishing the firearm Now confronted by the male the officers drew their weapons for safety while opening a dialogue with the male asking him to drop his weapon so they could get him the help he needed. After a short time, the male complied and dropped the weapon. He was taken into custody and transported to Episcopal Hospital for treatment.

All three officers exhibited great restraint and compassion toward a veteran in distress. We commend their great work!

22ND DISTRICT

P/O EDWIN VELEZ #1849

P/O ERIC RODRIGUEZ #7479

P/O SEAN LEE #6009

24TH DISTRICT

P/O MICHAEL SUAREZ #9322

P/O MICHAEL WOLF #9920

Between March 7th and March 16th, three separate banks in the 24th District were robbed point of demand note by an offender with a white chevy Silverado On March 24th, Officers Suarez and Wolf were on patrol when they observed a white Chevy Silverado parked on the sidewalk on the 3100 block of Jasper Street. When the officers approached the vehicle, they noticed the operator matched the description of the offender in the string of bank robberies

The officers attempted to remove the operator from the vehicle when he began fighting them During the fight the offender attempted to remove Officer Suarez’s firearm from his holster. The offender was eventually subdued and taken into custody He was subsequently identified by the FBI Vi-

olent Crimes Task Force who executed a search warrant on the vehicle During that search a quantity of narcotics and clothing worn during the robberies was recovered. The officer ’s quick observations and attention to detail resulted in the arrest of a serial bank robber. Excellent work!

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communities they serve and to one another Excellent Work!

25TH DISTRICT

SGT. ALEXANDER BRANCH JR. #86545

P/O EDWARD TAYLOR #7623

P/O LEWIS ARMSTRONG #3696

On August 14th, members of the Narcotics Strike Force were executing a search warrant on the 3700 block of N 15th Street When the Strike Force Officers made entry into the residence they were immediately met with gunfire. Several of those officers were struck by that gunfire, and as a result, a city-wide assist officer was called. Sgt. Branch, and Officers Armstrong and Taylor responded to that call, and upon arriving, they were met by an ongoing exchange of g u n f i r e g o i n g o n a t t h e f r o n t e n t r a n c e t o t h e p r o p e r t y. Branch, Taylor, and Armstrong took cover behind a parked car on the block, and Officer Taylor began returning fire at the offender inside the property. While still taking cover behind the vehicle they observed Officer Joshua Burkett of the 24th District struck by gunfire and bleeding profusely from his arm Without regard for their own safety, Sgt Branch and P/O Armstrong rushed to Officer Burkett’s aid while Officer Taylor provided cover. Officer Armstrong applied a tourniquet to the officer ’s arm and managed to control the bleeding Realizing that Officer Burkett required immediate medical care, the officers waited for a lull in the gunfire and carried Burkett to their RPC which was approximately a half block away from their location.

The officer was transported to Temple Hospital where his wounds were treated, and he was later placed in stable condition The incredible bravery and the ability to stay calm and cool under the pressure of an immense ongoing gun-

35th District

P/O James O’Connor #5187

P/O Clarence Irvine #1509

P/O Luz Centano #4330

P/O Ian Fleming #5670

P/O Tierre Welton #9377

P/O Bruce Yhost #5697

P/O Michael Braun #1816

P/O Gregory Kovacs Jr #2565

P/O Shawn Bossert #1824

O n S e p t e m b e r 7 t h o ff i c e r s r e s p o n d e d t o a r o b b e r y i n progress and gunshots in the area of 200 W Duncannon St. When the officers arrived, they were met by the complainant who stated he was robbed by two males The males were armed with a shotgun and a handgun. The complainant had a license to carry and fired two shots at the males which missed. The males fired at the complainant missing him. They both fled on foot. Flash information was relayed to police radio

Minutes later, police received a call for a robbery in progress at 100 E Ruscomb St When police arrived they were met by another complainant that stated he was robbed by the same two males. This time the males fled in a silver pickup truck

A few minutes later, police received a 3rd call for a robbery in progress at Rising Sun and Albanus The robbery was committed by the same males and they fled in the silver pick up again.

While surveying the area, Officer O’Connor observed the pickup truck in the area of 500 W. Olney Ave. Officer O’Connor notified police radio and followed the vehicle from a safe distance. Officers Irvine and Centano arrived seconds

later and attempted to stop the vehicle at which time the vehicle fled. After a lengthy vehicle pursuit through three different districts, the males bailed and fled on foot

The first defendant was found hiding in weeds and bushes. The male actively fought police as they took him into custody. The second defendant was found inside an abandoned property and also fought police as he was brought into custody

These officers used their training and remained calm during a highly dangerous string of robberies They were able to take two armed violent felons off the streets of Philadelphia. Great job officers!

Southwest Detective Division

Det James Brady #676

Det Catherine Ernst #861

On June 20th Southwest Detectives was notified the 12th district had a barricaded person. Additional information was that a male had a gun to his head and was locked inside the lobby bathroom The male was threatening to harm himself The detectives arrived and were briefed on the situation. The detectives began to engage the male from behind concealment. The male became irate and fired a shot at which time all units pulled back.

39th District

P/O Jonathan Switaj #7633

P/O Carlos Rivera #4646

On February 27th Officers Switaj and Rivera responded to report of a female attempting to jump from an apartment building. When the officers arrived, they were able to conf i r m f r o m t h e g r o u n d l e v e l t h e f e m a l e wa s s i t t i n g o n t h e ledge of the 6th floor balcony.

The officers devised the safest plan to enter the balcony and get the female to safety Once on the 6th floor, the officers lowered their radios, opened the door to the balcony and crept towards the female, to get into position The female was heard screaming and crying.

The officers were able to quickly take the female from the ledge without incident They took her to the ground floor and waited for the medics who transported her to the hospital for treatment

With no regard for their own safety, the officers were able to safely remove the female from the 6th floor ledge and save her life

Outstanding job officers!

A short time later, the detectives reestablished contact with the male. Over the course of several hours, the detectives engaged in negotiations with the male The male fired 2 more times during the talks. This did not deter the detectives and they continued their dialogue with the male. After several hours of negotiations, the male surrendered to police and was taken into custody. The male was transported to the hospital for treatment

Due to their diligence, patience, and courage the detectives were able to prevent a tragic ending.

Great work Detectives!

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Highway Patrol

P/O Michael Chichearo #1176

P/O James Martin #4225

On April 13th Officers Martin and Chichearo were on patrol in the area of 4100 Frankford Ave when they observed two ATVs traveling northbound on Frankford. The officers activated their lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the illegal ATVs The officers kept them in sight, and they fled to 4300 Paul St where they went into a garage and slammed the door shut

T h e o ff i c e r s k n o c k e d o n t h e d o o r a n d c o u l d h e a r wh a t sounded like people running around After a minute or two the door opened and there were several males inside The officers observed numerous firearms along with narcotics and packaging There were also several ATVS and dirt bikes in the garage.

The males were arrested, and the location was held for a search warrant Numerous guns were recovered along with a substantial amount of narcotics. Great work officers!

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HELP

by Lou Campione

We have tremendous resources to help us and our families cope in our vocation as peace keepers. These resources help us and our families spiritually, physical, and psychologically. These resources include 600 clergy from all faiths, 1,100 psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers. We have physicians, nurses, physical trainers, dietitians, support groups, and comprehensive health screenings to address our needs. The following is a summary of the help that is available, for more information on these programs contact Lou Campione at 215-823-9828.

Bereavement- We assist families on the loss of one of our F O P members, contact Lou Campione at 215-823-9828 or Andrea Mruk at 215-629-3612 Louis campione@phila gov or andre@fop5 org Bottles and Badges AA Support Group meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 5, 11630 Caroline Road Philadelphia, Pa 19154 Rob Lutz at 215-2398015

external e.A.P. external employee Assistance is provided by Penn Behavioral Health. They are a part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, combined with our Law Enforcement Health Benefits counseling network which is facilitated by Charlie Baker 267-350-5405, we have available 1,100 Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers @ 1-888-321-4433

First Responder Addiction Treatment (F.R.A.T.) program- Livengrin Foundation has been treating Philadelphia Police Officers since 1966. This program was designed and is run by one of our own Lodge 5 members The staff of F R A T program are retired law enforcement who are counselors They can help with all addiction and mental health concerns Both inpatient and outpatient needs are address with this program Contact Livengrin at 215-638-5200 or Rob Lutz at 215-239-8015

gambling Treatment- Gambling addiction effects every facet of life. Compulsive gambling is an addiction which can be successfully treated, if you have the right help Julian Katz is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is a member of C P Mirarchi Counseling Services He can be reached at 856-904-7030 email Juliankatzpc@gmail com He has offices at 1526 Wolf St Phila Pa Pa 19145

internal employee Assistance Peer Officers 1341 North Delaware Ave. room 407- 215-685-9940.

L.e.H.B. Nutrition series- registered dietitians provide health and nutrition training 215-763-8290.

L.e.H.B. HeALTH Transformation Program is designed to help us lose fat, develop muscle, and reduce stress Contact our trainer Damien Young at d young@warriorworkoutcamps com The L E H B fitness center, 9432 Roosevelt Blvd is open Mon thru Thurs 5:00 A M -10:00 P M Sat 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. . . .

Police Clergy Program-Fr Jim MacNew O S F S serves as our Spiritual Director he can be reached at 215-629-3622 In addition to Fr Jim MacNew we have the wealth of 600 members of the Police Clergy Program, who represent every denomination and are willing to help with any spiritual concerns

Psychologist Dr. Paul Dikun is available on Fridays from 6:00 A.M. at L.E.H.B. 2233 Spring Garden St Phila Pa 19130 contact Helen Miller at 215-763-8290 for an appointment

Shooter Support group open to anyone who has been involved in a shooting contact Yvette Clark at 215-669-1321 and Jonathan Josey at 267-235-1539.

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L.e.H.B. and the Department of Health provide resources 215-7638290

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Auxiliary President’s Message...

by Donna Giulian, Lodge 5 Auxiliary, President

"Never Let Them Walk Alone"

Well, here we are, 2023 is now upon us to make more memories helping and supporting our Philadelphia Officers and their families. As the months continue to fly off the calendar, the Auxiliary continues to grow with new members joining us to show their support and help where needed.

Over 12 years ago in a small meeting that included Bob Ballantine, Ronnie Sypherd and Erin Brosious, we met to discuss the possibility of organizing the Auxiliary With a heavy heart, we are sad to have to say goodbye to Bob as he passed away in early January. He would still contact me at times to see how we were making out even after he moved away from the city. With the help of Bob and others, we started small and continue to grow today Thank you, Bob, for all your help and support through the years and keep supporting us from above

This past holiday season, once a week, our members could be found in the FOP 7C Lounge ready and waiting with nice holiday wrapping paper, to assist lounge guests with their holiday wrapping chore. Patrons would drop off their gifts to be wrapped by our members, while they sat and had a nice, delicious dinner and some drinks in the lounge. We held the event over 5 weeks and offered this service to many patrons, who all seemed very happy and pleased with this service. We hope to continue again in 2023, so watch for details

Before we know it our favorite and biggest event of the year, Cookie for Cops, will be here. This year ’ s event will take place over the weekend of March 18th. Our members will assem-

ble over 300 trays of cookies, many of which will be donated by our ever-supportive local bakeries. We will also continue with the donation program that we have used over the past 2 years to allow any individual or business to show their police support and donate towards the cost of the trays. Soon, letters will be mailed to many local bakeries to see if they would be interested in making a donation of their product to our program. Once they notify us of their donation, we agree to purchase an equal amount of product from them with the monetary donations. Anyone who shows their support for our police officers by making a small donation of $25 or more to sponsor a cookie tray is recognized in the list of donors accompanying each tray This year, we are very fortunate and appreciative to have had all the tray supplies needed donated by The Restaurant Store

On the morning of March 18th, our members along with the help of our friends from the Three Six Nine LE Motorcycle club, will start bright and early to arrange all the trays. A few hours later, we will be honored to have a representative from the FOP, along with a representative from the Police Commissioners office, accept a ceremonial tray to kick off the deliveries With a full motorcycle escort, members will head out to a few districts or units to make personal deliveries, while other members will make their deliveries over the weekend This is one of our most important and well known annual events and our members truly enjoy it.

We are in the planning stages of lining up a few guest speakers this year for our general

membership meetings. Hopefully in March, we will have someone come to talk with our members about depression and signs of struggling officers. We have all heard of so many officers who are taking their own lives and we felt even though we are fortunate to not have it happen within our circle, it has occurred all around us. It is hopeful this will be a welcome topic with many more planned. Of course we will be very busy throughout the year, assisting with FOP events as help is needed, such as on April 1st with the Polar Plunge in Wildwood NJ, then in May with the Survivor Benefit.

Plans are in the works for an early summer baseball game where members and their families can sit back and enjoy a game of America’s favorite pastime. After that we will be very busy planning and selling tickets to our ANNUAL DESIGNER BAG BINGO, which this year is on Sunday, OCTOBER 1st. Ticket

prices and times will be advertised mid-summer. Later on in the year, we have begun to look at the possibility of attending a show In New York City during the 2023 holiday season. More details for these events and more will be forthcoming.

Well, that about sums up our next few months in the Auxiliary. We hope that our Police Officers stay safe on the streets while protecting us. May St. Michael the Archangel protect every officer on their tour of duty.

Hope all our Police Officers stay safe and return home to their families. May St. Michael the Archangel continue to protect them while they keep all of Philadelphia safe.

Donna Giulian President

(267) 878-0909

Peace Officer’s Memorial

“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”

Submitted by: Lodge #5 Chaplain

Peace Officer’s Memorial

Submitted by: Lodge #5 Chaplain

“Blessed are the Peace Makers for they shall inherit the earth.”

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!

S G T. B A R O N, W I L L I A M

(B I L L), J R.,

DOB: 11/20/1932

DOD: 10/04/2022

APPT: 2/7/55

ASSN: Det. South Philadelphia

Baron, William (Bill), Jr , - 89, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away on October 14th, 2022 He was born on November 20th, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Henrietta and William Baron Sr. Bill served honorably as a Sgt in the U S Army from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean War During this time he earned the Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal, 2 Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal After his Army service, he joined the Philadelphia Police Department and retired as a Sgt. During this time he worked Vice, transferred to Narcotic Unit, then promoted to Detective and assigned to South Philadelphia

From there to Intelligence Unit, promoted to Sgt., worked JAD, reassigned to Narcotic Units, transferred to DEA Narcotic Unit, on to DEA Narcotics Task Force, in charge of Local and Federal Agents Retiring in 1980

Upon retiring from the Police Department, he then joined in open-

ing the Brighton Casino (AKA Sands Casino) as Security Captain for 16 years. He left the casino industry to join the United States Attorney's Office as LECC, finally retiring in 2003 Bill was never idle, he enjoyed building bird houses, woodworking, golfing, and playing Texas-Hold-Em at Borgata Casino. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Richard and Edward, and sister Katherine Bill is survived by his wife Carol, sons Bill III (Suzanne) and David, daughter Kimberly, and brother Frank (Alice). Four grandchildren and their spouses, Bill IV, Jay (Allison), Nancy (Mike), and Alex, and four great-grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including friends at the Heritage Golf Course Condolences can be sent tohttp://www adams-perfect com

CHARLES

“Challie” McGLINN

DOB:06/20/1942

DOD: 09/18/2022

APPT: 08/15/1966

ASSN: K-9 Unit

McGlinn, Charles "Chalie" - 80, of North Cape May and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on 9/18/2022 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and

friends. He proudly served in the US Army (active and reserves) for 27 years induding the Gulf War and many other tours of duty He participated in the rescue mission after 911 Chalie was an K-9 Officer for the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years retiring with his partner, Baron, in 1988.

He is dearly missed by his wife of 38 years, Pat, four children and seven grandchildren Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, 09/23 at St. John of God Church and internment with military honors was held at Cold Spring Cemetery Veterans Field of Honor A man of honor who served selfishly for the needs of others.

RONALD J. WOOKE

DOB:06/01/1945

DOD: 12/22/2022

APPT: 05/15/1967

Ronald J. Wooke, of Levittown, PA and formerly of Phila and Mystic Island, NJ passed away Thursday December 22, 2022 at the age of 77. Born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Catherine Wooke, Ron enjoyed fishing and being on the ocean Ron proudly served the city of Philadelphia for 23 years as a Police Officer. After his retirement he worked an-

other 17 years for the Trump Taj Mahal in security surveillance.

Preceeded in death by his sister, Elaine Murray, Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Pamela (nee Snyder) Wooke, his children Stacie (Michale) Pugliese and Steven (Jessice) Wooke, and his 6 grandchildren.

Donations can be made to St Mary’s Hospital or ALS Association Phila. Chapter in honor of Ron,.

D E T. R O B E RT B.

B A L L E N T I N E

J R. "B O B B Y"

D O B: 6/17/1952

D O D: 1/7/2023

R E T: 4/17/2009

A S S N: 22nd, District, N W Detective & Homicide

Robert B "Bobby" Ballentine Jr passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida on January 7, 2023. Bob was 70 years old. He is survived by his beloved daughter Dana Ballen-

tine and his loving companion Karen Boyle. He is also survived by his brothers, Neil and Donald, as well as nieces and nephews

Bob started his career in the 22nd District. In 1981, he was promoted to Detective and was assigned to Northwest Detectives.

Later, in 1985, he was transferred to the Homicide Unit In October of 2002, Bob became the Recording Secretary at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 . He went on to be elected as the Financial Secretary in 2004. His drive and attention to detail served him well during his time as an officer and detective, but during his career with the FOP, this could be seen in his diligent work on Hero Plaque Dedications and the Peace Officer Magazine Over the course of his 36 year career, Bob considered it a privilege to work in service of his community and fellow officers.

DOB:10/01/1950

DOD:02/02/2023

APPT: 8/22/9177

RET: 1/13/2005

ASSN: 6th, Foot Traffic Unit, JAD, OCI, IIU, RBI

"The Philadelphia Police Department and FOP in particular are amazing. They wholeheartedly support their members and their families at ALL times and situations. Bob was very proud and grateful to serve as a police officer and detective His career was vital and meaningful to him and to his family. We are forever thankful and honored to be part of the Philadelphia Police family. God bless you and the entire PD force always!!

With love and respect, Joan Reinhart and family."

IMPORTANT WE NEED YOUR SUPPOR T T O PRESERVE THIS BENEFIT

FOP PAC

AUTHORizATiON FORM FOR CONTRiBUTiON TO THe F O P LODge #5 PAC (POLiTiCAL ACTiON COMMiTTee) FUND

I hereby authorize the City of Philadelphia to deduct (check one): [ ] $3 00 [ ] $5 00 [ ] $10 00 [ ] $ (Other)

From my earnings each pay period the amount certified above as a voluntary contribution to be paid to the F O P Lodge #5 PAC Fund, 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154, to be used in accordance with the by-laws of the F O P Lodge #5 PAC Fund for the purpose of making political contributions My contribution is voluntary, and I understand that it is not required as a condition of membership in any organization or as a condition of continued employment Additionally, it is free of reprisal and that I may revoke authorization at any time by giving written notice to the F O P Lodge #5 PAC Fund I also understand that contributions to the F O P Lodge #5 PAC Fund are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes

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Signature Date

PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO: F.O.P. LODge #5, ATTeNTiON PAC FUND 11630 CAROLiNe ROAD, PHiLADeLPHiA, PA 19154

RETIRED P/O EDWARD WHITEHEAD

#5017 APPT MAY 16TH 1955 ASSIGNED 9TH, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, RETIRED AUGUST 28TH 1979, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY WWII. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 23RD 2022 AT AGE 96

RETIRED P/O PAUL P. ROLLICK

#6757 APPT OCTOBER 4TH 1965

CLASS 173 ASSIGNED 35TH, 7TH, 8TH, RETIRED AUGUST 20TH 1998, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 20TH 2022 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES G. "CHAS"

MCGLINN #2308 APPT. AUGUST 15TH

1966 CLASS 180 ASSIGNED 9TH, CA-

NINE, TRNG BUREAU, 14TH CANINE, RETIRED JANUARY 29TH 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY

101ST AIRBORNE, 27 YEARS ACTIVE AND RESERVE, SERVED GULF WAR, BOSNIA, AND KOSOVO PASSED

AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 18TH 2022 AT AGE 80

RETIRED P/O ABRAHAM MATOSWILD, JR. #3182 APPT MARCH 17TH 1992 CLASS 298 ASSIGNED T.R.T., 26TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, O C I , TRAFFIC, RETIRED JULY 29TH 2022. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, FATHER OF P/O ABRAHAM MATOS III #7158 ASSIGNED 35TH. RETIRED P/O ABRAHAM MATOS PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 28TH 2022 AT AGE 60.

P/O AARON "A.C." COTTMAN #5779 APPT. APRIL 14TH 2003 CLASS 339 ASSIGNED 5TH, 25TH, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 21ST 2022 AT AGE 51.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT LINDENHOFEN #361 APPT. APRIL 20TH 1970 CLASS 207, ASSIGNED 22ND, C.I.S., 26TH, 15TH, GARAGE, RETIRED APRIL 28TH 1993, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY FATHER-IN-LAW OF P/O MICHAEL LEADEN #3254 ASSIGNED AIRPORT SGT. ROBERT LINDENHOFEN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 3RD 2022 AT AGE 78

RETIRED SGT. HENRY GOLEBIEWSKI #423 APPT JUNE 15TH 1954 CLASS

116 ASSIGNED FOOT TRAFFIC, 26TH, RADIO, 7TH, 24TH, 92ND, C.I.B., 22ND, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 15TH

1982 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY WWII, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 2ND 2022 AT AGE 95.

RETIRED P/O EDWARD MARUNYAK #2759 APPT. APRIL 25TH 1955 CLASS 123 ASSIGNED 19TH, 30TH25TH, RETIRED MARCH 13TH 1980 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 24TH 2022 AT AGE 90.

RETIRED CAPTAIN ALBERT HARRIS

#86 APPT. SEPTEMBER 5TH 1961

CLASS 164 ASSIGNED 26TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, NORTH CENTRAL DET DIV.., 35TH, WARRANT UNIT, JUVENILE AID DIV , CENTRAL DET DIV , ETHICS ACCT., 9TH, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 8TH 1998, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 3RD 2022 AT AGE 88.

RETIRED P/O MATTHEW GANNON

SR. #9882 APPT FEBRUARY 26TH 1996 CLASS 315, ASSIGNED 16TH, RETIRED JUNE 28TH 2013, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 19641968, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 28TH 2022 AT AGE 77

RETIRED P/O WAYNE E. CROSHAW

#3449 APPT. AUGUST 22ND 1977

CLASS 243, ASSIGNED 5TH, 2ND, AIRPORT, RETIRED JANUARY 13TH 2012, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 12TH 2022 AT AGE 71.

RETIRED SGT. MARYJEAN MARKS

#8635 APPT MARCH 23RD 1981

CLASS 251, ASSIGNED 35TH, CRIMINAL RECORDS, POLICE ACADEMY, 35TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, 19TH, NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT, 12TH, WEST DET. DIVISION, RESEARCH AND PLANNING, GRANTS MANAGEMENT, RETIRED NOVEMBER 2ND 2012, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2022 AT AGE 71.

P/O KEVIN REGAN #6945 APPT

MARCH 30TH 2015 CLASS 373

ASSIGNED 25TH, 9TH, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 8TH 2022 AT AGE 30. HUSBAND OF REGAN, FATHER OF DECLAN AND MACLIN

RETIRED P/O RONALD W. NOVALSKI SR. #6343 APPT

AUGUST 2ND 1965 CLASS 171, ASSIGNED 35TH, 7TH, 15TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 23RD 1986 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 9TH 2022 AT AGE 88.

RETIRED LT. JAMES D. HANRATTY #329 APPT. JULY 7TH 1969 CLASS 197, ASSIGNED 25TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, 6TH, M C D U , ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION UNIT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 18TH 2022 AT AGE 75

RETIRED SGT. DENNIS BOWMAN #8629 APPT APRIL 18TH 1977 CLASS 240, ASSIGNED 12TH, 17TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, CIVIL AFFAIRS, EAST DETECTIVE DIVISION, CRISIS PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION, RETIRED MAY 16TH 2016, UNCLE OF SGT. DARA GAMBELL #7404 ASSIGNED I.A.B., AND LT. LAMONTE GAMBRELL #116 22ND, SGT. BOWMAN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 7TH 2022 AT AGE 72

RETIRED P/O VALERIE DENISE

BROWN #6690, APPT JANUARY 19TH 1988 CLASS 275, ASSIGNED 35TH, RETIRED DECEMBER 31ST 2006, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 11TH 2022 AT AGE 67.

RETIRED P/O HAROLD LEVON BARNES #1350 APPT FEBRUARY 1ST 1962 CLASS 156, ASSIGNED 22ND, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, RETIRED NOVEMBER 2ND, 1984. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 10TH 2022 AT AGE 86

RETIRED P/O DANIEL HILES #2701

APPT. FEBRUARY16TH 1982 CLASS 258 ASSIGNED 12TH, CRIMINAL RECORDS, DETENTION UNIT, 9TH, BLDG. SECURITY, RECORDS AND IDENT , HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED JULY 23RD 1999, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY SEE BEES 1969-1973, HUSBAND OF RETIRED POLICE RADIO DISPATCHER BETTY SWAYNE-HILES

RETIRED DET. THOMAS "T.J."

AUGUSTINE #658 APPT. MARCH 20TH 1967 CLASS 183, ASSIGNED 39TH, 1ST, 24TH, RADIO, 26TH, NORTHWEST DET. DIV., HOMICIDE, RETIRED DECEMBER 15TH 2006, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 15TH 2022 AT AGE 76.

RETIRED SGT. WILLIAM BARON #319 CLASS 122 ASSIGNED 17TH, NARCOTICS, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIV., INTELLIGENCE, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, RETIRED FEBRUARY 22ND 1980, ASLO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR

PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 14TH 2022 AT AGE 89.

RETIRED P/O JOHN W. KENNER #3429 CLASS 236 ASSIGNED 22ND, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, FOOT TRAFFIC, ORGANIZED CRIME INTELLIGENCE, CIVIL AFFAIRS UNIT, RETIRED DECEMBER 21ST 2007. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 16TH 2022 AT AGE 73

RETIRED P/O GREGORY DIXON #3465 APPT. JULY 7TH 1969 CLASS 197, ASSIGNED 35TH, STAKEOUT, 7TH, ACT I , 15TH RETIRED JUNE 29TH 1992, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, VIETNAM P/O DIXON PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 24TH 2022 AT AGE 76.

RETIRED P/O GEORGE MCNESBY #5163 APPT. MARCH 11TH 1963 CLASS 162, ASSIGNED 94TH, 2ND, POLICE PERSONNEL, RETIRED DECEMBER 19TH 1990, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1955-1959, HUSBAND OF RETIRED CROSSING GUARD JUDY MCNESBY, FATHER OF FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #5 PRESIDENT JOHN MCNESBY, GRANDFATHER OF P/O CAITLYN MCNESBY# 5132, ASSIGNED 24TH, RETIRED P/O GEORGE MCNESBY PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 15TH 2022 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O JOHN J. BOWEN #1939 CLASS 161 APPT. NOVEMBER 19TH 1962 ASSIGNED 26TH, 25TH, 9TH, RETIRED SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY ON MAY 16TH 1976 AS A RESULT OF BEING SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING A ROBBERY JOHN BOWEN ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. P/O JOHN J BOWEN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 18TH 2022 AT AGE 86.

RETIRED P/O DONALD EDMONDS #4903 APPT. MAY 2ND 1960 CLASS 145, ASSIGNED 31ST-22ND, 14TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, LABOR, 2ND, COURT LIASION, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, RETIRED JANUARY 10TH 1987. DONALD EDMONDS PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 17TH 2022 AT AGE 83

RETIRED P/O RONALD DIXON #1744 CLASS 235 APPT. MAY 17TH 1976, ASSIGNED 14TH, 39TH, 16TH, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 17TH, RETIRED JANUARY 22ND 1998. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. RONALD DIXON PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 17TH 2022.

RETIRED P/O JOHN FERRAU #9809

APPT. NOVEMBER 8TH 1971 CLASS

224 ASSIGNED 9TH RETIRED

OCTOBER 29TH 1989 SERVICE

CONNECTED DISABILITY JOHN

FERRAU PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 29TH 1989 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED CHIEF INSPECTOR JOHN

J. CLARK APPT. JULY 20TH 1953

CLASS 108, ASSIGNED 38TH, H.Q., SPSQ, 41ST, DET BUREAU, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIV., POLICE

RADIO, 22ND, 17TH, 24TH, 4TH, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, MAJOR CRIME, ST. INSP., SOUTH WEST DIV , PARK DIV , COMMUNITY RELATIONS, SPECIAL PATROL, RETIRED AUGUST 30TH 1988, ALSO

SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY

WWII, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 25TH 2022 AT AGE 95

RETIRED P/O DAVID ORENSKY

#5276 APPT. DECEMBER 17TH 1956,

CLASS 132 ASSIGNED 38TH-18TH, FOOT TRAFFIC-BAND, RETIRED

JUNE 2ND 1981 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 6TH 2022 AT AGE 88

RETIRED INSPECTOR LAWRENCE

H. LOVE JR. APPT. JANUARY 30TH 1956 CLASS 128, ASSIGNED 31ST, NORTHWEAT DET. DIV., 35TH 3RD, FOOT TRAFFIC, 14TH, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, GSD ADM , DET. H.Q., RETIRED ON JANUARY 12TH 1979, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, FATHER OF RETIRED P/O

LAWRENCE LOVE III #3148 LAST ASSIGNED CANINE, GRANDFATHER OF HOUSING P/O LAWRENCE LOVE IV, UNCLE OF SGT. PATRICK LOVE #8554.

RETIRED INSPECTOR LAWRENCE

H. LOVE JR. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 29TH 2022

RETIRED DETECTIVE JAMES

VICTOR WATERS #957 APPT JUNE 15TH 1954 CLASS 116, ASSIGNED 39TH, 1ST, 4TH, DETECTIVE ADM , NORTHEAST DETECTIVE DIV., INTELL., RETIRED OCTOBER 5TH 1982, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1948-1952, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 19TH 2022 AT AGE 92.

RETIRED P/O NORMAN BOWERS

#1295 APPT SEPTEMBER 9TH 1960

CLASS 150, ASSIGNED 26TH, 14TH, RETIRED JULY 15TH 1971. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 27TH 2022 AT AGE 93.

RETIRED P/O IRA L. JOHNSON

#5601 APPT. DECEMBER 3RD 1973

CLASS 231, ASSIGNED 18TH, M C U , S I B , RETIRED MAY 2ND 1998. PASSED ON OCTOBER 31ST 2022 AT AGE 85

RETIRED P/O WILLIAM RUDDY SR. #5279 APPT. FEB. 2ND 1959 CLASS 142 ASSIGNED 16TH, 29TH, G S D RADIO, RETIRED MAY 3RD 1984, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, FATHER OF RETIRED P/O WILLIAM RUDDY JR. #7476 LAST ASSIGNED 15TH, DET STEVEN RUDDY #959 NORTHEAST DETECTIVE, DECEASED SGT. SCOTT

RUDDY #8574 LAST ASSIGNED MARINE UNIT, BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED CPL. JOHN RUDDY #8071 LAST ASSIGNED POLICE RADIO, P/O WILLIAM RUDDY SR PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2022 AT AGE 84.

RETIRED CAPTAIN RICHARD

BURKE #25 APPT. JULY 15TH 1953

ASSIGNED 93RD, 92ND, AIRPORT, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, RETIRED JANUARY 6TH 1977, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, GRANFATHER OF FIREFIGHTER

MICHAEL HALL ASSIGNED ENGINE

61. CAPTAIN BURKE PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 4TH 2022 AT AGE 94

RETIRED DETECTIVE DAVID J.

SHANNON #679 APPT AUGUST

13TH 1962 CLASS 157, ASSIGNED

25TH, RADIO, 22ND, DETECTIVE ADM , NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE

DIVISION, RETIRED JANUARY 29TH

1988, ALSO SERVED U S ARMY 1958-1961, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2022 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH THOMAS

MILLER #4628 APPT FEBRUARY

21ST 1978 CLASS 245, ASSIGNED

19TH, 16TH, 92ND, RETIRED OCTOBER 20TH 1985 S/C DISABILITY, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1963-1969, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2022 AT AGE 80

RETIRED P/O LORRAINE "JOAN"

WOODWARD #9435, WIFE OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O CHARLES

WOODWARD #7554 LAST ASSIGNED 18TH, SISTER-IN-LAW OF DET.

JAMES MCREYNOLDS #8107 GUN

PERMITS, RET. P/O RITA DEVLIN #5345 1ST, AUNT OF RICHARD

DEVLIN #9629 AUDIO VISUAL, P/O

RICHARD DEVLIN # 2996 35TH, P/O

MICHAEL DEVLIN #3169 AIRPORT, P/O MATTHEW HARRIS #5011 9TH,

P.C.D. DALTON DEVLIN POLICE

RADIO, COUSIN OF RET P/O

JOSEPH DEVLIN #1953, P/O LISA

DEVLIN #2351 39TH, RET P/O

WOODWARD PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 6TH 2022 AT AGE 78.

RETIRED P/O HOLLIS SEABROOKS #7082 APPT. FEBRUARY 7TH 1966

CLASS 177 ASSIGNED 23RD, RETIRED MARCH 17TH 1986, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 7TH 2022 AT AGE 77

RETIRED P/O HAYWARD I.

PATTERSON #2523 CLASS 187

APPT. OCTOBER 16TH 1967

ASSIGNED 9TH, A C T II, 9TH C F P , 17TH, RETIRED OCTOBER 21ST 1986, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 17TH 2022 AT AGE 81

DETECTIVE PATRICK WHALEN #801 ASSIGNED TO HOMICIDE, APPT AUGUST 14TH 1989 CLASS 282 ALSO SERVED IN THE 6TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, S.W.A.T., C.D.D., SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, SON OF RET P/O DENNIS M. WHALEN #6956, BROTHER OF RET P/O RET P/O FRANK WHALEN #1971, FIRE LT. MICHAEL WHALEN, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P/O NICHOLAS CAMPOLONGO #1297, RET. P/O DENISE MCDONOUGH #1392, DET PATRICK WHALEN PASSED AWAY ON NOV 11TH 2022 AT AGE 54.

SGT. COLLEEN MICHVECH #404 APPT FEBRUARY 26TH 1996 CLASS 315 ASSIGNED SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, ALSO SERVED 15TH, RADIO, 39TH, C D D , WIFE OF LT KEN MICHVECH #91, DAUGHTER OF RET. DEC. DET. TERRENCE KELLY #810, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF RET DEC. P/O MICHAEL MICHVECH #4768, SGT COLLEEN MICHVECH PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 13TH 2022 AT AGE 49.

RETIRED STAFF INSPECTOR

HOWARD BOBB APPT. SEPTEMBER 5TH 1961 CLASS 154, ASSIGNED 23RD, 5TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, ACADEMY, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, CANINE, 15TH, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, S/I, RET NOVEMBER 2ND 1984, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1957-1961, UNCLE OF P/O TORIN SAUNDERS #5510 ASSIGNED 8TH. STAFF INSPECTOR HOWARD

BOBB PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2022 AT AGE 83

RETIRED P/O ANTHONY THOMAS

EASTON #3065 APPT. MAY 24TH

1976, CLASS 236, ASSIGNED 22ND, 16TH, RADIO, 92ND, RETIRED

JUNE 4TH 2002, CLASS 236, ASSIGNED 22ND, 16TH, RADIO, 92ND, RETIRED JUNE 4TH 2002, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES

ARMY VIETNAM, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 3RD 2022 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED P/O ALFRED A.

BERTOLINO #1171 APPT OCTOBER

3RD 1955 CLASS 126, ASSIGNED

9TH, 17TH, 18TH, 7TH, GSD DETENTION, RETIRED APRIL 12TH 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, GRANDFATHER OF P/O ANTHONY BERARDI CHESTER

POLICE DEPT , P/O ALFRED A BERTOLINO PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2022 AT AGE 92 .

RETIRED P/O MICHAEL SHIEL

#4726 APPT. SEPTEMBER 14TH 1970

CLASS 212, ASSIGNED 1ST, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 15TH 2003 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES

ARMY PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 21ST 2022 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O ERNEST KIEFER JR. #7438 APPT. NOVEMBER 15TH 1966

CLASS 181, ASSIGNED 9TH, CANINE, TRANSIT CANINE, MAYOR'S SECURITY DETAIL, FATHER OF P/O STEVEN KIEFER #2681 ASSIGNED 9TH. P/O ERNEST KIEFER JR. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2022 AT AGE 77

RETIRED P/O BLASE RANTUCCIO #5433 APPT. OCTOBER 8TH 1962 CLASS 158 ASSIGNED 19TH, 16TH, POLICE RADIO, RETIRED DECEMBER 5TH 1990, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED LT. JOSEEPH RANTUCCIO #200, LAST ASSIGNED 24TH, P/O BLASE RANTUCCIO PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2022 AT AGE 84

RETIRED P/O STELLA DAVIS #7259 CLASS 296 APPT. SEPTEMBER 23RD 1991, ASSIGNED 19TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 2ND 2022. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 1ST 2022 AT AGE 56

RETIRED P/O FRANK RUDITIS #7489 APPT. NOVEMBER 12TH 1966 CLASS 181 ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 12TH, 6TH, 5TH, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1964-1966. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 4TH 2022 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED SGT. DANIEL F. VITALI #599 APPT. APRIL 25TH 1955 CLASS 123, ASSIGNED 23RD, 16TH, NARCOTICS, 39TH, 24TH, 26TH, 5TH, RADIO, RETIRED FEBRUARY 20TH 1984. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WWII.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 2ND 2022 AT AGE 96.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH WINNEMORE

#9865 APPT. MARCH 6TH, 1978

CLASS 246 ASSIGNED TRANSIT, 3RD, 7TH, RETIRED AUGUST 31ST 2007 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 17TH 2022 AT AGE 73

RETIRED SGT. LEON WRIGHT JR. #353 APPT DECEMBER 28TH 1964

CLASS 182 ASSIGNED 39TH, AIRPORT, SOUTH DET DIV , EAST DET DIV., 90TH, RETIRED MAY 11TH 1982. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1954-1957 PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 17TH 2022 AT AGE 89

RETIRED P/O ROBERT F. EDMONDS

#5037 CLASS 171 APPT. AUGUST

1ST 1965, ASSIGNED 15TH, RADIO, RETIRED AUGUST 2ND 1985, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, SON OF RETIRED DECEASED LT JAMS EDMONDS, BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O DONALD

EDMONDS #4903, RETIRED DECEASED P/O JAMES EDMONDS #2176, RETIRED P/O KENNETH

EDMONDS #1982, P/O ROBERT F. EDMONDS PASSED AWAY ON DEC. 9TH 2022 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O ATHANASIUS SHOPA #3704 APPT. APRIL 26 1965 CLASS 169, ASSIGNED 24TH, COURT

LIASION UNIT, TRIAL COMMISSIONER, RETIRED DECEMBER 31 2004, FATHER OF DEPUTY SHERIFF JOE SHOPA, REITRED P/O ATHANASIUS SHOPA PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 14TH 2022 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED P/O FRANCIS CYWINSKI #7096 APPT. MARCH 6TH 1966

CLASS 178 ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 25TH, 22ND, STAKEOUT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 9TH 1985, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, BROTHER OF RETIRED P/O GEORGE CYWINSKI #6681

LAST ASSIGNED CRIM RECORDS P/O FRANCIS CYWINSKI PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 17TH 2022 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O ANGELA LOMAX #6556 APPT DECEMBER 2ND 1996

CLASS 318 ASSIGNED 25TH, RETIRED JANUARY 19TH 2018. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 20TH 2022 AT AGE 61.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES E. ROWE #6761 APPT. OCTOBER 4TH 1965

CLASS 173, ASSIGNED 2ND, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED OCTOBER 22ND 1993. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 21ST 2022 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED SGT. WILLIAM F.

DOUGHTEN #456 APPT MAY 6TH 1957 CLASS 135 ASSIGNED 23RD, 7TH, 9TH, 39TH, NORTHEAST DET., DIV., MAJOR CRIME, POLICE ACADEMY, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED JULY 1ST 1985, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, BROTHER OF RETIRED SGT ANTHONY DOUGHTEN #8694, LAST ASSIGNED 16TH, BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED P/O JOHN DOUGHTEN #5028, LAST ASSIGNED 7TH, SGT WILLIAM DOUGHTEN PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 24TH 2022 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED P/O THOMAS WHITELEY

#5195 APPT. MAY 31 1976 CLASS 237, ASSIGNED 26TH, 18TH, 15TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 28TH 2005 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES

ARMY PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 27TH 2022 AT AGE 76.

RETIRED P/O MARVIN CROPPER

#4078 APPT APRIL 17TH 2000

CLASS 331, ASSIGNED 23RD, RETIRED JANUARY 1ST 2021, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 20TH 2022 AT AGE 70.

RET. P/O WILLIAM ECKART #3000

APPT. JUNE 26TH 1967 CLASS 185 ASSIGNED 39TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RET SEPT 27TH 1986 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON DEC 26TH 2022 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH E. KANE #2481 APPT MAY 5TH 1969 CLASS 196 ASSIGNED 19TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED MARCH 19TH 1989, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 23RD 2022 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED P/O RONALD WOOKE

#4481 APPT. MAY 15TH 1967 CLASS

184 ASSIGNED 18TH, 7TH, 23RD, 35TH, 39TH, RETIRED JULY 31ST 1990, PASSED AWY ON DECEMBER 22ND 2022 AT AGE 77

RETIRED DETECTIVE MARIA KING

#9006 APPT. MARCH 25TH 1985

CLASS 262, ASSIGNED 12TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, SOUTH WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, SPECIAL VICTIM UNIT, 4TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION, 39TH, SOUTH DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED

SEPTEMBER 25TH 2012, COUSIN

OF P/O DIERTA CUFFIE #9924

ASSIGNED NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, DETECTIVE MARIA KING

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 23RD 2022 AT AGE 65

RETIRED P/O EDWARD HUGHES

#4026 APPT MARCH 7TH 1966

CLASS 178 ASSIGNED 92ND, 2ND, MARINE UNIT, RETIRED APRIL 10TH 1996, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 26TH 2022 AT AGE 83

RETIRED LT. JOSEPH R. JACKSON #332 APPT APRIL 18TH 1977 CLASS 240 ASSIGNED 5TH, 25TH, TRANSIT, 4TH, 6TH, NORTHEAST DETECTIVE DIV., RETIRED MAY 1ST 2011, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 31ST 2022 AT AGE 73.

RETIRED P/O PAUL MANNS #3483 APPT. AUGUST 20, 1958 CLASS 141, ASSIGNED SUBWAY, 18TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED MARCH 2ND 1968, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 13TH 2022 AT AGE 92

RETIRED P/O LORNA M. RICH #9843 APPT , MARCH 1ST 1981 CLASS 250, ASSIGNED 23RD, 24TH, RETIRED MAY 30TH 1996, ALSO SERVED AT OUR FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE FEB 25TH 2004 TO OCTOBER 4TH 2013 WIFE OF RETIRED (DECEASED) SGT. PAUL RICH #8792 LAST ASSIGNED 22ND, MOTHER OF RETIRED P/O PAUL RICH #9843 LAST ASSIGNED NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT, P/O LORNA RICH PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 4TH 2023 AT AGE 73

RET. P/O GEORGE WILLIAMS JR.

#2193 APPT. SEPT. 25 1967

CLASS 186 ASSIGNED 7TH, RET. JANUARY 2ND 1996.

PASSED AWAY ON FEB. 3RD 2023 AT AGE 82

RETIRED CPL. HAROLD FORNWALT #8156 APPT. JUNE 22ND 1962

CLASS 156, ASSIGNED 26TH, 22ND, RADIO, 25TH, 12TH, RETIRED JUNE 8TH 1989, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 14TH 2022 AT AGE 79

RETIRED LT. RAYMOND HARTMAN #230 APPT.AUGUST 12TH 1963

CLASS 163 ASSIGNED 19TH, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, 1ST, 18TH, 16TH, CRIMINAL RECORDS, 14TH, 90TH, RETIRED JANUARY 5TH 1987, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1957-1963, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 27TH 2022 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED LT. CHARLES SLACK #296

APPT JULY 20TH 1953 CLASS 1O8, ASSIGNED 6TH, ROBBERY SQUAD, 24TH, 35TH, 9TH, HARBOR, MARINE UNIT, RETIRED AUGUST 20TH 1986, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 23RD 2022 AT AGE 94.

RETIRED P/O DAVID E. MEYERS JR. #2446 APPT AUGUST 15TH 1966

CLASS 180, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 6TH, TRANSIT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 30TH 2022 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED DETECTIVE PHILIP SILVERMAN #9247 APPT JANUARY 26TH 1970 CLASS 203, ASSIGNED 23RD, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT, MAJOR CRIMES, RETIRED AUGUST 26TH 1994, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 29TH 2022 AT AGE 78.

P/O LAMONT L. FOX #2164

APPT JUNE 22ND 1987 CLASS 273, ASSIGNED 14TH, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, CRIME SCENCE UNIT, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 7TH 2023 AT AGE 61,

RETIRED DETECTIVE ROBERT "BOB" BALLENTINE #9063 FORMER FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #5 PHILADELPHIA RECORDING SECRETARY, APPT. OCTOBER 2ND 1972 CLASS 228, ASSIGNED 22ND, RADIO, JUVENILE AID DIV , NORTHWEST DETECTIVE DIV., HOMICIDE, RETIRED APRIL 17TH 2009. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 7TH 2023 AT AGE 71

RETIRED P/O BOBERT C. BIELSKI #4071 APPT. AUGUST 17TH 1981

CLASS 255, ASSIGNED 19TH, 25TH, 9TH, EAST DET. DIV., RETIRED NOVEMBER 8TH 2010, FATHER OF P/O LAUREN BIELSKI #1656 ASSIGNED 19TH AND FIREFIGHTER ROBERT BIELSKI ASSIGNED LADDER 18, BROTHER OF RETIRED DET. WALTER BIELSKI #9198 LAST ASSIGNED NORTH WEST DET. DIV., SON-IN-LAW OF RETIRED

DECEASED P/O FRANCIS GARDLER #1844 LAST ASSIGNED 18TH, P/O ROBERT BIELSKI PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 9TH 2023 AT AGE 63.

RETIRED P/O RUSSELL LUTEY

#3548 APPT. MAY 24TH 1976 CLASS 236 ASSIGNED 23RD, TRANSIT, 5TH, RETIRED MAY 6TH 1999, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM, FATHER OF DETECTIVE RUSSELL LUTEY AUSTIN TEXAS POLICE DEPT , P/O RUSSELL LUTEY PASSED AWAY ON DEC. 30TH 2022 AT AGE 73

RETIRED FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE OFFICER JOSEPH KELLER

#0110 APPT. APRIL 4TH 1964

RETIRED FEBRUARY 2ND 1972 (S/C DIS.), FATHER OF RETIRED DECEASED DET. JAMES KELLER

#8103 S V U , PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 23RD AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O JAMES STANTON

#5290 APPT. DECEMBER 17TH 1956

CLASS 132 ASSIGNED 31ST-22ND, 25TH, RADIO, SUBWAY, FOOT TRAFFIC, 6TH, RETIRED JULY 8TH 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON JANAUARY 12TH 2023 AT AGE 88.

RETIRED LT. JOHN WEIR #75 APPT

NOV. 12TH 1969 ASSIGNED 19TH, 22ND, ANTI CRIME TEAM, ACADEMY, RETIRED SEPT. 3RD 1992, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 12TH 2023 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED P/O JAMES STINSMAN JR. #7206 CLASS 178 APPT. MARCH 7TH 1966, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 12TH, C.I.S. , 26TH, ORG. CRIME, E A D , RETIRED JULY 25TH 1996, ALSO SERVED CAMDEN COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 11TH 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O WILLIAM WOOD #6650 APPT. DECEMBER 1ST 1965 CLASS 172 ASSIGNED 23RD, RETIRED FEBRUARY 15TH 1972 (S/C DISABILITY) ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1960-1963 PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 24TH 2022 AT AGE 80

RETIRED DET. EDWARD T. FULLAM JR. #9055 APPT. NOVEMBER 15TH 1966 CLASS 181, ASSIGNED 22ND, HIGHWAY PATROL, NORTHEAST DET DIV , RETIRED JULY 19TH 1998, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1962-1966, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 17TH 2003 AT AGE 78

RETIRED DETECTIVE GEORGE STASKY #874 APPT. SEPTEMBER 7TH 1965 CLASS 172, ASSIGNED 19TH, 5TH, 4TH, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, 18TH, 26TH, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 7TH 1988. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 14TH 2023 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED CAPTAIN GERARD LEVINS #56 APPT AUGUST 22ND 1977 CLASS 243, ASSIGNED 6TH, 23RD, 15TH, 16TH, I.A.D., E.A.D., 2ND, C I B , RADIO, H R B , RET AUGUST 4TH 2006. SON OF RET. (DEC ) DET FRANCIS LEVINS, NEPHEW OF RET.(DEC.) SGT. THOMAS LEVINS, BROTHER OF RET (DEC ) LT THOMAS LEVINS, RET.P/O MICHAEL LEVINS, RET. (DEC ) INSP ROBERT LEVINS ROBERT LEVINS, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF RET. STAFF INSP. THERESA LEVINS, RETIRED CAPTAIN GERARD LEVINS PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 13TH 2023 AT AGE 71

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RETIRED P/O JOSEPH REYMER

#2805 APPT. JUNE 24TH 1985, CLASS 264

ASSIGNED 39TH, RETIRED OCTOBER 29TH 1989 (S/C DISABILITY)

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 19TH 2023 AT AGE 61.

RETIRED CPL. RAYMOND REVER

#8067 APPT. JUNE 26TH 1967 CLASS

185 ASSIGNED 5TH, 35TH, C I COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 6TH, RETIRED JULY 7TH 2000, ALSO SERVED US NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 23RD 2023 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED P/O JAMES J. MCMANUS

#3256 APPT. JULY 25TH 1960 CLASS

148 ASSIGNED 35TH, 5TH, RETIRED DECEMBER 13TH 1984. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 21ST 2023 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED DET. JOHN CASEY #9076

APPT MARCH 11TH 1963 CLASS 162

ASSIGNED 22ND, 25TH, EAST DETECTIVE, RETIRED JUNE 24TH 1992, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1958-1962. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 23RD 2023 AT AGE 83.

RET. DET. MARION H. DORRAH #855

APPT. DEC. 27TH 1966 CLASS 182

ASSIGNED 35TH, 14TH, CANINE, 39TH, JUVENILE AID, WEST DET DIV., INTELLIGENCE, RETIRED OCT. 23RD 1989 SERVED US MARINE CORPS AND US ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JAN 21ST 2023 AT AGE 78

RET. P/O JOHN FAHY #1504 APPT. AUGUST 2ND 1965 CLASS 171 ASSIGNED 25TH, 39TH, TRANSIT, ANTI CRIME TEAM IV, RETIRED JUNE 26 1992 ALSO SERVED US ARMY

PASSED AWAY ON FEB. 3RD 2023 AT AGE 79

RET. DET. ROBERT H. REINHART #8041 APPT. AUGUST 22ND 1977

CLASS 243, ASSIGNED 9TH, 6TH, TRAFFIC, JUVENILE AID, O C I , NARCOTICS, IIU, R.B.I., RETIRED JAN 13 2005 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON FEB. 2ND 2023 AT AGE 73.

RET. P/O ROSEANN BRENNAN #2636 APPT. MAY 23RD 1981 CLASS 251 ASSIGNED 17TH, SPECIAL OPERATION DIV INTELLIGENCE

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 31ST 2023 AT AGE 76

RETIRED P/O ROSA BOONE #6489

APPT MARCH 3RD 1997

CLASS 320 ASSIGNED 14TH, RETIRED DECEMBER 31ST 2013. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 20TH 2023 AT AGE 71.

RET. CPL. BRENT C. TOLIVER #8347

APPT. JULY 28TH 1986

CLASS 269 ASSIGNED 39TH, 16TH, 4TH, RETIRED NOV. 1ST 2002. PASSED AWAY ON FEB 2ND 2023 AT AGE 69.

RET. P/O EUGENE H. BROWN #2291

APPT. NOV. 28TH 1960 CLASS 152, ASSIGNED 17TH, NARCOTICS, 3RD, RADIO, RET FEB 15 1972 S/C DIS , BR. OF RET. P/O TOM BROWN #2414, RET DEC P/O HARRY BROWN #1265, RET. DEC. ROBERT BROWN #1375, RET. JOHN BROWN #1324, P/O EUGENE H BROWN #2291

PASSED AWAY FEB. 4TH 2023 AT 88.

ACTIVE DUTY DEATHS

P/O AARON "A.C." COTTMAN #5779

APPT. APRIL 14TH 2003 CLASS 339 ASSIGNED TO 5TH, 25TH, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 21ST 2022

AT THE AGE OF 51

P/O LAMONT L. FOX #2164

APPT JUNE 22ND 1987 CLASS 273, ASSIGNED 14TH, MOBILE COMMUNICATION, CRIME SCENCE UNIT, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 7TH 2023 AT AGE 61.

DETECTIVE PATRICK WHALEN #801 ASSIGNED TO HOMICIDE, APPT. AUGUST 14TH 1989 CLASS 282 ALSO SERVED IN THE 6TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, S.W.A.T., C.D.D., SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, SON OF RET. P/O DENNIS M. WHALEN #6956, BROTHER OF RET. P/O RET P/O FRANK WHALEN #1971, FIRE LT MICHAEL WHALEN, BROTHER-IN-LAW OF P/O NICHOLAS CAMPOLONGO #1297, RET. P/O DENISE MCDONOUGH #1392, DET PATRICK WHALEN PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 11TH 2022 AT AGE 54.

SGT. COLLEEN MICHVECH #404

APPT. FEBRUARY 26TH 1996 CLASS 315 ASSIGNED SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, ALSO SERVED 15TH, RADIO, 39TH, C.D.D., WIFE OF LT. KEN MICHVECH #91, DAUGHTER OF RET DEC DET TERRENCE KELLY #810, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF RET. DEC. P/O MICHAEL MICHVECH #4768, SGT. COLLEEN MICHVECH PASSED AWAY ON NOV 13TH 2022 AT AGE 49.

P/O KEVIN J. REGAN #6945, APPT MARCH 10 2015 CLASS 373, ASSIGNED TO 9TH, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 8TH, 2022 AT AGE 30. LOVING HUSBAND OF REGAN, FATHER OF DECLAN AND MACLIN.

Lodge #5 Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police is asking any family member, Police Officer, or friend of a deceased Police Officer or Sheriff, who would like to submit an obituary to the Peace Officer magazine for print in the next issue to fill out the below form If you have a photo of the deceased officer and would like to submit it please feel free to do so. The photos will be returned. Thank You!

Anyone can submit a obit for their friends /old partners, squad/district buddies... It always makes for better, more personal, police related Obit for our brothers/sisters who have passed.

The following obituary was submitted by:

Name of Police Officer: Date of Death:

If you are interested in writing about your loved one, your memories will be published in the Peace Officer Magazine. Send an e-mail with the Obituary to louis.campione@phila.gov

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