PeaceOfficerWinter2022

Peace Officer Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police • www.fop5.org

Winter - Vol. 31, No. 1

In Memory of

Michael G. Lutz MAY 8, 1942 - OCTOBER 9, 2021

Richard B. Costello APRIL 6, 1951 - DECEMBER 2, 2021

VOTE TEAM MCNESBY OCTOBER 4TH, 2022

• Over 50% pay increases delivered to our members • Defined benefit pension locked in after numerous attacks on new hires • Best healthcare in the country • Residency for officers with over 5 years • Lodge #5 is completely paperless, state of the art computerized technology • Bi-annual personal phone calls to all members • 4.5 million disbursements to retirees (500 thousand dollar increase) • Continued communication with surviving families ensuring we “never forget” • 50 year luncheon to honor our retired members

• Increases in clothing maintenance and allowance • Drop – secured thru arbitration • Pension fund doubled from 4 billion to 8 billion • New state of the art building, servicing members • Lodge solicitation only done internally • E-mail & text blasts directly to members • Disbursals under pension adjustment fund (76 million over next 2 years) 2022 & 2023 • Hero plaque program • Annual retirement and watch ceremonies to honor our members

Vote most experienced, proven performance, genuinely cares Vote for your future now

Proven – Trusted Experience Team McNesby

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Peace Officer

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IN THIS ISSUE

President’s Message .............................................

Advertisers Index .................................................

For Advertisement in the Peace Officer Call: Scott Bradley - (267) 688-3629 Martina Sweeney - (215) 629-3610 ~~~~~~~~~

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ELECTION INFORMATION............................... 6-7

Letters to the Editor ............................................ 10

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

COP SHOP - ONLINE........................................... 45

John Hoyt, Editor Chairman, Publications Committee

Heroe’s Ballroom ................................................. 47 Washington Memorial ......................................... 81

Jim Wheeler, Contributing Editor

HELP ....................................................................... 87

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

7-C Hero’s Lounge ................................................ 110

CopShop

Member Advertiser Pages .................................. 91

Police Officers Memorial Page.......................... 114 Obituaries .............................................................. 116

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(Pages 58-59)

The FOP lost Two Giants within 56 days in the latter part of 2021. Mike Lutz died October 8th, 2021, and Rich Costello died December 2nd, 2021, both of these men contributed so much to all of us. Both college grads – both rose to captain – both were Presidents of FOP Lodge #5 – both were great family men; we were fortunate enough to have them among us. ~ Bob Hurst

LODGE 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE John McNesby, President

A lot has been made of a couple recent articles in the Daily rag they disguise as a newspaper. This article involved officers injured in the line of duty (IOD). Although I am sure some abuse occurs on both sides, let me fill you in on some of the points which were conveniently left out.

Of the five hundred and some considered injured a good portion are waiting to be separated from City payroll. The stumbling blocks are that the city (almost 2 years now) is still working from home. We cannot separate employees from a living room.

We also have a doctor who reviews each case and renders an opinion. That doctor works one day a week, reviews 2 or 3 cases, and takes months to issue the opinion. (I want that job).

Additionally, there is a third-party Administrator who refuses to work with the FOP. We had a great working relationship with the prior company. (Even the City is now aware of this).

We had the ability to meet with an adjuster and return these officers back to work with the stroke of a pen. Hopefully, we can get a new group in place and put police officers back on the street.

We have made adjustments in this area in the last contract which should help, but what I won’t agree to is going back to the old days of sending police officers back to work with broken limbs. I will not even go into the delays on surgeries and other medical testing that this company routinely denies.

Let us move on to One Philly which we currently have a lawsuit pending. Academy classes not paid for weeks. Sure, lets ask applicants to come to work for the Police Department, but we will pay you wrong, or not at all, deduct social security (which we do not pay in to) screw up withholdings, and different deductions, insurances, etc.

And...Police Finance, also working from home (mostly). Pension checks taking 6 months or more, same with accumulated time checks (vacation, sick, or holiday).

Invest 25, 30 or more years of City service and retire with dignity. Oh, and BTW we may pay your earnings next year. What normal company, business, or even a major City does this??

Let us move on to the deafening silence coming from City Hall in support of our officers. Instead, we worry about vaccines and a mask over your nose or . . . . . . better yet let us create an ordinance which they call a “Driving Equity” Bill. Basically, drive around the city in an unsafe car, without the worry of being held accountable (Reform at its best).

Stay tuned on this one folks we will be attempting to stop this for the safety of our officers and the community.

I could go on and on about a number of continuing issues .. . .Krasner, lenient Judges, guns, so called reform, etc.

We are fighting everywhere we can to support officers and will continue to do so.

The City and its Administrators would love nothing more then to see myself and my entire team removed from fighting for your rights. (Of course, they would have to leave the house to do this).

I will be running again for another term. I am asking for your support and appreciate the confidence you have in my team. I believe we have delivered, and we will continue to do so.

This is definitely NO TIME for “on the job training.”

Be safe and please reach out if I can do anything at all. My cell (215-285-3185) is always on.

John J. McNesby, President 4

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Michael G Lutz Lodge #5 Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police 2022 GENERAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION

Thomas Rola, Chair trola719@gmail.com

F.O.P. 2022 ELECTION COMMITTEE Margaret McGrory, Co-Chair

Election Day/Date:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022

YOU MUST BE A FULL DUES PAYING MEMBER IN GOOD-STANDING WITH LODGE #5 IN ORDER TO VOTE. (Please read the section on “Voting Requirements” !!!!)

Per Article X, Section 11: Ten (10) Meetings are to be attained by: June 28, 2022

2022 ELECTION GUIDELINES

The following information is relative to the 2022 General Election of Officers (Executive Board Members), Lodge #5 Delegates, Pension Directors, Pension Director Regulation #17 and Pension Director Regulation #32. Please read each section in its entirety!!

This Election will be conducted via mail in ballots, per the By-Law change dated: September 21, 2021

If you are UNSURE IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, please contact Andrea at Lodge #5 Headquarters during normal business hours - 215-629-3612.

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

An Active Member in good-standing with Lodge #5 is eligible to vote unless back dues are owed to the Lodge. All back dues owed MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022 in order to vote in the Election.

If you are more than 90 days delinquent in dues payments to the F.O.P. because of a LEAVEOF-ABSENCE, YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED A MEMBER IN GOOD-STANDING WITH LODGE #5 AND ARE INELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE F.O.P. GENERAL ELECTION.

YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER IN GOOD-STANDING if you were off City Payroll, paid NO dues to the F.O.P., returned to employment, and began to have dues automatically deducted. You still have an outstanding balance to the Lodge which must be paid. Therefore, you will be ineligible to vote.

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215-629-3600

January 2022

F.O.P. LODGE #5 GENERAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 ~ This is the last date to attain your 10 required meetings of Lodge #5 in order to run for elective office.

Per Article X, Section 11: Ten (10) Meetings are to be attained by June 28, 2022.

Beginning FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022…..Distribution of the NOMINATING PETITIONS, at Lodge Headquarters, will commence for the OFFICE OF PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBERS. Nominating Petitions for President requires 250 signatures of members in good-standing Nominating Petitions for all other Board Member positions require 100 signatures of members in good-standing Distribution of Signature Cards for Pension Director, Pension Director Reg #17 & Pension Director Reg #32 Distribution of Signature Cards for Delegate position ALL candidates for ANY position must appear in person ALL Petition signatures WILL BE VERIFIED Petitions and Signature Cards will be available only through an Election Committee Member

Ending FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022……

Nominating Petitions must be returned to the Election Committee by 8:00PM on Friday, July 15, 2022 – there will be No exceptions

The Election Committee Members will be available on the following DATES and TIMES ONLY: Friday

July 1, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Saturday

July 2, 2022

10AM to 2PM

Sunday

July 3, 2022

Not available

Monday

July 4, 2022

Not available

Tuesday

July 5, 2022 (Social Night)

12PM to 8PM

Wednesday

July 6, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Thursday

July 7, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Friday

July 8 2022

3PM to 8PM

Saturday

July 9, 2022

10AM to 2PM

Sunday

July 10, 2022

Not available

Monday

July 11, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Tuesday

July 12, 2022 (General Mtg)

12PM to 8PM

Wednesday

July 13, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Thursday

July 14, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Friday

July15, 2022

3PM to 8PM

Saturday

July 16, 2022 (Pick Position)

10AM

Drawings for Ballot positions will take place at Lodge Headquarters on JULY 16, 2022 at 10AM

A NOTE ABOUT VOTING AND PURSUING AN ELECTED POSITION:

You must be a Full Dues Paying Member in good-standing with Lodge #5 for one year prior in order to pursue an Officer position – this means owing NO back dues. All back dues owed MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY Thursday, June 30, 2022 in order to vote in the Election.

If you are more than 90 days delinquent in dues payment to the F.O.P. because of a LEAVE-OF-ABSENCE, you are INELIGIBLE to vote or run for F.O.P. Office. If you have questions about dues and membership status, please contact Andrea in the Business Office. Pensioners please verify your address and district of residence with Andrea at 215-629-3612.

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2022 F.O.P. ELECTION COMMITTEE

Advertisers Index ATTORNEY’S McMonagle, Perri, McHugh, Mischak .................. 69 McCullough & McLaughlin ........113 Abel Law Group ........................103 Diane L. Hlywiak ....................... 33 Willig, Williams & Davidson ...... 55 Hoffman, Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch .................................... 9

AUTOMOTIVE Team Langhorne .......................

Sloane Honda ...........................

Dunphy Ford .............................

Delaire Auto..............................

Colonial Nissan .........................

Faulkner Mazda ........................

Northeast Express Car Wash .....

Street Road Accessories ............

Faulkner Buick ..........................

95 74 35 98 63 43 89 56

BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS Firstrust .................................... BC Phila. Federal Credit Union........ 66 Police & Fire Federal Credit Union ......................... 50 Assured Mtg Solutions .............. 76 HVB - Huntingdon Valley Bank ..105 Evesham Mortgage ................... 91

CPA Charles P. Elliott CPA ................. 99 FINANCIAL PLANNING PWA Financial...........................IBC Keven Hughes CPA .................... 85 Heisler/Hughes Financial Group ...................................... 85 Brad Nyce Nationwide ............... 27 Valley Financial Group............... 20

FURNITURE, FLOORING & CARPETS Liberty Floor Covering ............... 94 Grossmans Furniture................. 70

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FUNERAL HOMES/ CEMETERY Archdiocese Cemetery .............. 31 Burns Funeral Home ................. 79 Givnish Funeral Homes ............. 62

HEALTH Columbus Laser Vision .............. 57 Today’s Eyewear........................ 90 Academy Injury & Health Ctr.....108 Holy Redemer Health................ 90 Suburban Orthopedic Assoc. ..... 5 Kristine Branca - Riki .................104 HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Hoesle Lawn Services ................103 Sperduto Masonry .................... 37 Mayfair Fence ........................... 14 Nicklous Brothers......................102 Gallagher Brothers ....................100 Elite Water Damage Rest........... 25 TRG Construction......................

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ARMOR Masonry Restoration ...

Errnest Brock & Co....................

JEWELERS Somerton Jewelers....................

42 29 19 24

MOVING Riley Moving and Storage.......... 77

OTHER ADVERTISERS Delaware Val. Sports Ctr............ 80 Eberhart’s Embroidery ..............109 Stein’s Florist ............................ 80 Wade Agency ............................ 85 Liberty Mutual .......................... 17 Police Beneficiary Assoc............ 58 DeLia’s Firearms........................101 Martina White ..........................109 Matt Maloney-Affinity .............. 51 Matt Maloney - Medicare ......... 53

Street Road Ins..........................115 Phila. Emerald Society............... 71 AT&T FirstNet ........................72-73 DF Pace.....................................112 Monster Shredder..................... 60 The Crab House.........................103 Pizza Uno .................................. 24 Curley’s Pub..............................104 Anglesea Pub ............................112

POLICE PLAQUES, ETC Berbin Insignia ..........................107 Joe Long Awards .......................103 PLUMBING Bill Frusco ................................. 65 Reliable Plumbing ..................... 16

PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Acclaim Adjustment Agency...... 82 Hillis Public Adjuster ................. 44 Love Adjustment Group ............ 23 PA Public Adjusters ...................107 ROOFING Union Roofing........................... 67 All County Roofing .................... 75

REALTORS, HOME INSP, ABSTRACT Re/Max Eastern-Tim Fanning .... 21 Re/Max Millenium.................96-97 Phila. Area Realty ..................92-93 Home Star Realty .....................100 Ashley Whitman Realtor ........... 42 Re/Max 2000 ............................109 Honest Real Estate ....................112 Re/Max Access Steve Osiecki .... 23 Mutual Abstract........................ 111 Dario Pace Caldwell Banker.......106 Desatnick Real Estate ................ 39 Silvercreek Realty Group ...........114 RE/MAX Properties, Ltd ............ 83

Peace Officer Disclaimer: Advertisers not sanctioned by FOP unless noted.

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Letters to the President . . .

HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

JOHN McNESBY President

Vice Presidents ROOSEVELT L. POPLAR, JR. JOHN McGRODY STEVEN J. WEILER NICHOLAS DeNOFA Recording Secretary JOHN HOYT Financial Secretary MICHAEL TRASK Treasurer WILLIE SIERRA

Trustees JOHN RUANE AUSTIN FRASER TERRY REID KENORA SCOTT JOHN McLAUGHLIN Conductor SHARON JONAS

Guards PETER SWERYDA JASON HERNANDEZ

Chaplain LOU CAMPIONE In Memorium, JOE CELLA

Dear Mr. McNesby, Please accept my warmest thanks for the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5's recent gift to Holy Family University.

As the newly appointed President, I am excited and honored to become a member of the Tigers family. Holy Family is a great institution today because of the loyalty and pride of our alumni and friends like you. Your dedication is essential to achieving our shared aspirations for the University, our students, and those in the communities we serve.

With the FOP's gift, we are able to provide the resources needed to support an environment where teaching, learning, and service can thrive. Your generosity has an enormous impact and creates a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and faculty.

I am thankful that you are a part of the University family. The FOP's commitment to our mission is truly humbling, and I look forward to thanking you in person for all you do for Holy Family.

With best regards and appreciation for your investment in Holy Family University.

A1ine M. Prisco, Ph.D. President ~~~ MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRY PROGRAM PHILADELPHIA LODGE #5 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

Dear John, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Philadelphia Lodge #5 "Michael the Archangel Ministry Program," we would like to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude for your ongoing support and encouragement to our program. We specifically would like to acknowledge and thank you for your recent gift offered to the program. This addition to the program is a tremendous support to our ongoing work and ministry that the program provides for our members active and retired. You, along with the FOP Executive Board are always at the ready to assist us, it's what make this program the finest in the country. We will continue to stand-by and be available to our officers, families, staff, and those in need from other regional municipalities of which we have served 24/7.

We will continue to work hard to fulfill our Mission, to "provide multi-denominational pastoral care, crises ministry and other support services to our 14,000 members".

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Letters to the President . . .

Thank you for offering us an opportunity to serve.

God bless you always!

St. Michael the Archangel, Protect Us! Rev. Steven P. Wetzel, O.S.F.S., Chaplain Michael I Cerruti, Chairman ~~~ H.A.L.E.A HAITIAN AMERICAN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION

Dear FOP President John McNesby, On behalf of the H.A.L.E.A. members, the Haitian community, and the victims of the major earthquake that recently took place in Haiti, I'm writing to relay a special thanks to you and the F.O.P Lodge #5 for your assistance by allowing H.A.L.E.A to utilize the ballroom to host the Haiti earthquake fundraising event on Friday, November 12th, 2021.

The event was successful and we express our sincere gratitude to you and the F.O.P Lodge #5 for your help in making it possible.

Many of the earthquake victims who lost their homes are still living under tents and are still without access to basic daily necessities. All proceeds from the fundraising event will be donated to Tearfund Haiti, which is a nonprofit organization that is currently on the ground in Haiti helping the victims.

Thank you again for your assistance.

Respectfully, Marc Metellus H.A.L.E.A Vice President ~~~ CITY OF PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Dear President McNesby, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued support to the Recruit Training Unit and Advanced Training Unit of the Philadelphia Police Academy. On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 your organization provided lunch for our promotees and staff at the academy. Your thoughtfulness and kindness was very much appreciated by all.

The staff and myself would like to wish you and everyone at the FOP a very Merry Christmas and should you need anything please feel free to give me a call at (215) 685-8774. Again, thank you very much.

Sillcerely, Stephen L. Clark #3 Commanding Officer Recruit Training Unit

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NAZARETH ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Dear John, With much gratitude for our most loyal donors!

We are so incredibly grateful for your generous financial support over the last year. Your giving to Nazareth Academy High School impacts each of our students and their overall experience academically, spiritually and personally.

Together with your help, we continue to challenge each of our 340 young women to attain their fullest potential - academically, spiritually and personally. Our girls excel in the classroom, in the community, in front of the bright lights, and on the playing fields. The following accomplishments and campus upgrades are a direct result of your support: • The Class of 2021 earned over 30 million dollars in college scholarships, and had a 100% acceptance rate, attending schools like the University of Pennsylvania, John Hopkins University and Emory University • Facility upgrades including a new security system and milling and paving of the parking lot, with new drainage and brick curbing • 15,000 hours of community service performed last school year • Technology upgrades including the completion of the Smartboard project and web cameras for virtual learning • Upgrades to the Performing Arts Center, including a new floor, painting, and a portable stage • Establishment of the Innovation Center including 3 maker spaces and home of the Nazareth nationally-ranked rocketry team, the Nazareth Star Chasers • Scholarships and financial aid totaling more than $850,000 to more than 200 deserving young women It is our honor to have you as part of the Nazareth Academy High School family. May the Holy Family of Nazareth bless you and yours and keep you safe during this year. Hope all is well. Always remembering your officers in our prayers.

Blessings, Denise LePera, President ~~~ JOE HAND PROMOTIONS Dear John: Thank you so much for your thoughtful Christmas gift. The chocolates were delicious and added to our family's holiday festivities.

I also want you to know that the Hand Family is grateful for all you do for us, as well as your

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membership, throughout the year.

May 2022 be a year marked with good health, peace, and continued success.

Very truly yours, Joseph Hand, Sr., Chairman ~~~ Dear John & the FOP Executive Board, Thank you so much for thinking of us, and remembering Leo’s sacrifice, at Christmas. The beach towel and cooler were appreciated and will definitely be used on the beach this summer.

June 2022 will mark 50 years since we lost Leo, It touches my heart that the FOP continues to honor his memory.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022.

Jean Van Winkle & Family ~~~ SAINT MATTHEW CONVENT Dear Mr. McNesby, How very greatful we are for the beautiful, delicious tray of Christmas cookies. Father Wetzel always remembers to share your gift with us. What a good man he is. Throughout the year you have been so very good & generous to us. Know that you are remembered in our dadily prayers.

WIshing you a happy healthy New Year.

The Sisters of Saint Matthew ~~~ Dear John McNesby & FOP Lodge Members, Thank you all sincerely for remembering me at Christmas. The beautiful towel and insulated bag will be put to good use.

Be assured you are all in my prayers that God will watch over you all and protect you from all harm always. Once again thanks!

Gratefully and prayerfully, Angelina T. Marchese ~~~ John and Staff, Thank you all so much for all you do for us all the time. It really warms my heart. Truly you are the best!

Patsy McDonald ~~~ John & FOP Family, Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all of the love and support you have given our family over the years. Your kindness and generosity is remarkable and the Survivors Holiday Breakfast is truly amazing. We thank you from the bottom of

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our hearts. We just appreciate you so much!

Best, The Bowes Family ~~~ John and your team, Thank you so much for the wonderful basket! you guys are the best! It was very much appreciated. Your thoughtfulness means so much more thean words can say.

The Johncola’s ~~~ John, Thank you for the very nice and useful gift. It is much appreciated.

Jane Matynka ~~~ John, To you and your team. Thank you for the time and hard work you put in for a great contract and everything else we don’t even realize. It is appreciated!

Mike Rafferty Lt. 25th ~~~ Dear President McNesby, On behalf of the Sullivan family I would like to thank you, Capt. Campione and Detective Halligan for the beautiful send-off for “my/our” father, Lauren Sullivan I can’t convey the sense of pride we felt honoring My Dad’s 29 years of service. My nephew Bryan Sullivan is also a police officer and when the Honor Guard presented him with the City of Phila. flag that created a wonderful memory for Bryan and his family. Your and your officers made what is typically and inconsolable event a very proud and comforting memorial.

Thank you, Kathleen ~~~ Mr. McNesby, Thank you for allowing Ronie Sypherd to send letters to families of Firefighters that have died in the last two years. The letter will notify the families that their loved ones are not forgotten.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. I will kepp you and Your family in muy paryers, as well as all of Philly’s “Finest.”

Bernard J. Mack, Jr. Past President of the League of the Sacred Heart

Dear John and FOP Lodge 5 Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Bible, Mass and confort during my unexpected loss.

Charlene Talone ~~~ Dear John, During a time like this we learn how much our friends and family really mean to us.

Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered.

Ms. Kathleen Sullivan ~~~ Dear Chaplain Lou Campione, So very grateful for your kindness.

Please accept my thanks for everything and the helpfullness to all. The Bible is beautiful and appreciated along with the mas card.

Ruth Ann Kitchner & Family ~~~ John & Staff, Thanks for your generous contribution and for your support of Cycly for Cenely.

Donna Jacin ~~~

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Dear FOP, I want to thank you so much for all of your help, prayers for my family, brotherhood for my Dad, providing the most exciting years of my Dad's life, and helping in many other ways we don't even know about!

He would always brag about all of the good times with you. remember hearing them as a child and well into his 80s. His stories bring back fond memories, and I thank you for that. You all meant a lot to him!

We are indebted to you for all your help! Take care and God Bless! Always, Ginny and Family of Robert F. O’Toole, Sr. ~~~ Dear FOP, Re: Insurance Dept.

Andrea, thank you so much for all of your help, support, thoughts, and prayers for our family during this difficult time. My Dad would always brag about how dedicated the police were back in the olden days. He was so proud of all of his fellow officers and department. I don't think he even knew about your department or the superior help that you would be to his family one day. It was overwhelming with all the paperwork and necessary forms after he passed. You will never know how thankful we are for your help and information!

Everything went smoothly with the insurance companies that you referred me to. In this day and age, it's a rarity, and I wanted you to know how much of a blessing you are!

We are indebted to you for all your help! Take care and God Bless! Always, Ginny and Family

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Vice President Message

by Steve Weiler, National Vice President

Dave Zeitz and Scott Hughes.

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Rising Crime Rates in Large Cities as a Direct Result of Progressive Policies Involving Bail and Charging Habits of Progressive District Attorneys and County Prosecutors and how this has affected Law Enforcement.

My home city is Philadelphia, and this happens to be one of the leading examples of a Progressive trend when it comes to prosecuting violent offenders. In Philadelphia one could almost believe we do not have a prosecutor as our current district attorney’s only experience in being a prosecutor was his first term as an elected official.

His previous work in the law was as an aggressive defender, suing police officers over seventy-five times throughout his career.

Through the efforts of west coast activists and a billionaire funding his campaign, he easily won reelection to continue his destruction of the prosecution side of things here in Philly. Under his guidance, Philadelphia now has a revolving door policy as it relates to violent offenders, with many getting little or no bail to hold them for hideous crimes.

This local District Attorney just continues this behavior in low balling both charges and the bail these violent offenders are facing. The end result in this town is that Homicides are up over 13% from the same time as last year’s record pace and that does not include an additional 140 so called “S Cases” which are deaths that are listed as suspicious in nature.

In a disturbing national trend, fiftynine law enforcement officers killed from the period of January 1, 2021 thru September 30th, 2021, and that marks a 51% percent increase over the same time period as last year. Another disturbing national trend is in the area of assaults on police. In 2020, there were 60,105 assaults on police which represents an increase of 4,071 assaults on police nationally versus 2019.

It is quite obvious that the progressive policies, especially in the big cities, have endangered those of us in law enforcement.

It speaks loud and clear that elections matter in all facets of electoral process from the Presidential elections to the local officials such as District Attorneys and County Prosecutors.

Our lives are in their hands and that is not a comfortable place to be.

Fraternally,

Steven J. Weiler Vice President

Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5

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VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF STAFF’S MESSAGE

BY ROOSEVELT POPLAR

Where Are We??

What has become of this world, we all sit here and think. I just do not remember when the normalcy of life was taken away from all of us overnight. This world has become a big dream that we cannot seem to wake up from. That is just some of the thoughts I hear constantly from people around me daily.

At this point it is hard to blame it on any one person or thing. Just remember we are all in it for the long hall.

This has been an incredibly challenging couple of years. The department, I just do not have the right word to put together to describe how I feel and what I think needs to be said. I am lost on words, and as you all know, that does not happen often.

One good thing is that I have been learning the ends and outs of the pension board from Rom Stagliano, and I can tell you, I have an elevated level of respect for him, and what he has done for or members the time he was our pension trustee. It has been a learning experience for sure.

Through everything going on in our world, I can also say that we have stayed focused on what we needed to do for our members, through out the last couple of years. Times when all you can do is shake your head and say, what is next. What more can happen, who else is turning their backs on us, and so on. I am quite sure; I am not the only one saying and or feeling this.

Just going back to 2020 when the entire world shut down around us, we did not have a choice in the matter of if we were working or not.

Most of us took pride in coming to work and doing the job, always with the thought in the back of your mind to help someone in need while 18

trying to stay alive from an unknown killer. The real heroes who always must take a back seat to the media propaganda.

Pat yourselves on the back for job well done.

We have not completed the mission, but we are always there for the tasks.

As we prepare for our upcoming FOP election in October, I ask myself, where has the time gone, and where is it taking us. Since being elected to the FOP and serving, I can honestly say, I am proud of the accomplishment we have gained for our members and their families.

Things were gotten, that was told that we would never be able to get. An extensive list of accomplishments that the city cringed upon when we were awarded. Not only the raises but maintaining medical benefits that is top throughout the nation, retaining residency that city council so desperately wanted to take back from us, maintain the ability to bargain for our members under ACT 111.

For most of us, those are wins, that was so hard fought for, and to maintain. We must stay focused on the big picture, now that the city has come to grips that they can not do without law enforcement. The public is in demand for more officers on the streets because city council has failed them once again with their numerous bills to defeat the police in the city as their constituents cry everyday to find a solution to stop the bloodshed in their communities.

Keep in mind that we have fought on every level to try and help this city combat the crime that most of our families and loved ones must endure daily.

We want to do the right thing, but when the roadblocks do not stop, what are we to do. Who do you focus the blame on? The Police depart-

ment is doing all we are allowed to do, given the circumstances. Your voices must be loud, so we can be heard. Power comes in numbers, meaning that we all must stick together. We are allowed to agree to disagree if we do it professionally and with respect for each other. There is nothing wrong with expressing your opinion about something you honestly believe in. I do not agree with anyone not having a choice and being forced to do something that is politically motivated. That sums it up on how I feel in reference to any mandates or personal choices for women.

One last thing I would like to touch upon, we have an FOP election coming up this year again.

How does the time flies, and especially the last few years with the chaos of the world. I do not normally talk FOP politics, and I do not intend to do so now. I wanted to make you all aware of the upcoming election. If you need more information in reference to the election and proce-

dures, please feel free to reach out to any of the Board members, and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Let us hope this year of violence calms down for everyone sake and we can have a decent summer for once.

All growth depends upon you. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. You get out, what you put in.

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Please stay safe and have a great rest of the year.

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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

BY JOHN MCGRODY

Much has changed in the Police Department and the FOP since John McNesby asked me to join the team in 2007. To be direct, it has become increasingly more difficult and complex in our mission to protect, promote and improve the working conditions, salary, legal rights, benefits and pensions of our hard-working members in the Police Department and the Office of the Sheriff. It continues to be a privilege to serve the members who honorably perform daily in probably the most difficult police job in the nation.

When I began at the FOP, I was tasked with all things having to do with the collective bargaining agreement, the Contract.

Most of the conflicts or issues that arose were contract issues, individuals not being paid properly, overtime issues, discipline and other issues in the contract. In recent years, events have caused us to seek out additional ways to protect you and your families. In the early years, we filed lawsuits against the city once or twice. Currently, we have several active lawsuits against the city, the department and the District Attorney.

We currently have a suit in federal court regarding the city’s inept and unworkable One Philly Payroll system and we have a suit in county court regarding the attacks upon our officers by placement on the Do Not Call list by our horrible DA and the Department.

We have also been involved in protracted litigation over the Vaccine Mandate before an arbitration panel. As I write this, we are preparing to file suit against City Council and the Mayor over the asinine bill and executive order restraining our folks from making car stops.

A lot has changed for our FOP, our members and their families. The team John McNesby has in place here at the FOP is 22

well equipped to meet these changes and the constant attacks from others upon our department, our members and your families.

No matter what it takes, we will protect you as you perform the toughest job in the city under unimaginable circumstances.

Recently, your FOP has been able to deliver a very good contract that has provided you with 9.75% raises until 2024, a $ 1500 bonus, rank differential for the Command Ranks and 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

As I write this, we await the arbitration award for our members in the Sheriffs Department.

We understand that it has never been harder to be a Philadelphia Police Officer and that the difficulties of the job extend to home and family. We realize that our members are looking for a better work-life balance and toward this end John McNesby recently approached the city regarding a better shift schedule. We are now working with the department to start a pilot program to explore a ten-hour shift with more time off at home. We will keep you advised and look forward to your input.

Departmental leadership has to increase its level of support of our folks in patrol.

This is, and will always be, the backbone of the department. Patrol is the most important part of the Philadelphia Police Department and the folks in patrol need more support from the Command Staff. This can only occur when the harassment and second guessing of street cops ceases.

Through no fault of the membership, the city continues to see a spike in crime and it is sad to see what is occurring to the city we love and serve. We desperately need a stronger level of support and backing from our elected officials and the departmental leadership.

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Legislative and Political Updates Vice President’s Report

by Nick DeNofa

On January 28th, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court struck down Act 77 and its allowance of mail in ballots in the state’s mail voting law. The court cited the state’s constitution requires voters to cast ballots in person unless they meet specific requirements. Democrats have feared for months that the state’s Commonwealth Court, with its Republican majority, would strike down On Tuesday, May 17th, there will be Act 77. This will not be the final word on a Special Election for two Northeast this ruling, since they have appealed to Philadelphia elected offices that are cur- the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. We will most definitely keep you informed of rently vacant. the Supreme Court’s ruling on Act 77.

The first is the 5th Senatorial DisAlso, please consider enrolling in our trict, which was formerly held by former payroll deduction PAC Fund, if you have Pennsylvania State Senator John Sabatina, who recently won election to not already done so. Your financial conthe Court of Common Pleas on Novem- tribution can be as minimal as $3.00 to ber 2, 2021. Longtime Democratic Ward as much as you can afford to give. This Leader Shawn Dillion has been selected money is vital for our political activity as the Democratic candidate to face Re- as a union. Your support is appreciated.

Remember, check out our website at publican newcomer Sam Oropeza for the fop5.org for our list of candidates that open seat.

The second is the 6TH Councilmanic we are endorsing for the 2022 Primary District as a result of Philadelphia City Election. If you have any questions or Councilman Bobby Henon resigning concerns, please feel free to contact me from office on January 20th. Current PA at #215-629-3633 or ndenofa@fop5.org.

As I write this article to you, our members and our supporters, I can’t think of a more important issue on why voting in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania matters NOW more than ever. I am sure you see and hear the constant attacks on law enforcement and why we need to support and vote for candidates who are going to fight for us and with us in these turbulent times.

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Treasurer’s Report

With every major city, especially Philadelphia, bursting at the seams with crime in every category, added with the pressures of enforcing our laws, while also avoiding the sights of a local District Attorney whose main focus is locking up cops for doing their job, the least the Police Department could do, is pay our officers CORRECTLY for the hours they worked.

Is that too much to ask?

The OnePhilly WOES continue. Recently Recruits in Class 396 had social security deducted from their pay. At least three recruits haven’t received a paycheck since they started their Police Training. All three were already on the city’s payroll with other agencies. Baffling! I know I’ve been beating a dead horse when I speak about OnePhilly. However, it is important that all members pay close attention to your pay checks every two weeks. Make sure your deductions, your overtime, your step-pay increases, and your pay raises are all correct. If you go on any type of leave of absence, military, maternal, or family, make sure to account for your time off properly because it’s almost a guarantee you will be paid incorrectly while on leave and / or when you return.

Also, with the upcoming tax season upon us, check your W-2’s too. The FOP has already fielded calls about them being incorrect. So far, W-2’s inaccuracies are mostly affecting those members on “Injured On Duty” (IOD) status. So please check your online paystubs for accuracy and I emphasized, please check your paystubs and W-2’s for accuracy. If you find any discrepancies, please contact me at wsierra@fop5.org so I can place you on our OnePhilly complaint list and provide you further instructions on who to email other than police.payroll@phila.gov. Every incident will be documented and submitted to our attorneys for possible use in the OnePhilly lawsuit.

It’s important to note, depositions have begun regarding the FOP Lodge 5 OnePhilly Lawsuit.

President McNesby & Vice President McGrody were deposed. I didn’t witness McNesby’ s, but I did McGrody’ s. It took the City’s attorney approximately two hours before he even asked a OnePhilly related question. Smoke & Mirrors!

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BY WILLIE SIERRA

However, the city abruptly ceased all other pending depositions, including mine, without an explanation.

The OnePhilly payroll complaints continue till this day. Nothing has changed, in my opinion, nothing will change unless the upper echelon of our department and our elected leaders within city government scrap this payroll system.

Maybe those in power came to the realization that this OnePhilly experiment has been disastrous, hence the cancellation of future depositions because they came to their senses. I highly doubt it, but I’m trying to be optimistic.

What you will find interesting or maybe just coincidental, it appears Captains and above do not experience payroll issues. The majority of our members affected by OnePhilly blunders are the ones with their boots on the ground, COPS. Simply put, the FOP OnePhilly complaint list does not consist of one single person in the ranks of Captain or above. I often wonder if it did, would the responses to the innumerable OnePhilly complaints be handled a little different.

Although we initially hit some technical bumps in the road setting it up, the FOP Cop Shop Online Store should be up and running prior to this edition printing. Please visit our website (fop5.org) and hit the link for the cop shop or go to www.fop5-cop-shop.myshopify.com. This is just another way of expanding the online shopping experience for FOP Lodge 5 merchandise to our members, especially those no longer residing within the city limits of Philadelphia.

Recently, the FOP conducted a large mailing, mostly for retirees, and we were dumbfounded at the amount of members whose mail was returned.

We cannot stress the importance of providing Lodge 5 with your new addresses, emails, cellular and / or home telephone numbers. In order for us to stay in touch, you must stay in touch. While at it, check and update your beneficiaries on your FOP insurance policies. Contact Andrea Mruk (215-629-3612) and she will assist you.

In closing, I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and wishing everyone has an even better new year. In the meantime, stay safe and stay healthy, COVID free. Back each other up!

Fraternally,

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Recording Secretary’s Message

by John Hoyt

In my last article I talked about the importance of being financially stable both during your career and especially afterwards in retirement. Making the right moves now will ensure that you are financial stable in the future. However being financially stable doesn’t do you much good if you’re not around long enough to enjoy it. That’s why it’s important that you not only invest in your financial future, but in your health and well being as well.

all members of FOP Lodge 5. Let’s also not forget the hard work done by everyone at LEHB to maintain and service our coverage and our members. Quite frankly I think the men and women of this department deserve nothing less considering what they are asked to do on a daily basis in this city.

Remember to take care of yourself and take care of your fellow Officers. If you are feeling overwhelmed help is only a phone call away. I know of no one better to talk to than our Father Steve and his “Michael the Archangel Ministry Program” Call Father Steve at (215) 629-3622. Let’s be careful out there.

How do you stay healthy and ensure a long life? One of the most important factors in your health is quality medical care. As members of FOP Lodge 5 we enjoy the best medical coverage you can buy. What’s makes our coverage even better is our out of pocket cost. Yes we have co pays for visits and prescriptions but here’s what the average American pays. According to eHealth’s recent study of ACA plans, in 2020 the national average health insurance premium for an ACA plan was $456 for an individual and $1,152 for a family.

We pay ZERO for premiums. Remember that’s the average for all plans. Most are a leaser plan than Personal Choice. That also doesn’t include Deductibles. A deductible is the amount you pay for health care services each year before your health insurance pays its portion of the cost of covered services. A recent study finds that in 2020, the average annual deductible for single, individual coverage is $4,364 and $8,439 for family coverage. Thanks to long hours and hard work during contract arbitrations Team McNesby has maintained Memorial painting of P/O Tab Ali located on the Gold standard for medical coverage for Main Street, Manayunk.

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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. Feb.

Board of Directors meeting 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.

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Throughout the year, we assist in most of the FOP functions & their Fund Raisers.

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Dangerous times in a dangerous city made more dangerous by a progressive city government...

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I cannot help but cringe every time I visit the various police districts and units and I witness the dangerous levels of manpower we are putting on the streets for every shift. It seems like every command is putting out extremely low levels of officers.

Whatever happened to “minimum manpower levels” where if that was reached, supervisors had the ability to hire RDO personnel to fill vacancies. I am sure there are times when supervisors are doing assignment sheets and they know they do not have enough people and are at dangerous levels. Why don’t they hire on days like that? Is it a policy decision at the command level?

It is for these reasons that I consistently write about officer safety. All of you need to know that you have each other's backs out there. In times like this you must take every precaution to ensure the safety of the next car over.

You must be vigilant, especially when dealing with car jackings. Most of the times, the people committing these crimes are armed and have shown time after time that they will use these weapons no matter who is around. As you know, both victims and innocent bystanders have been shot during these crimes. Be extremely careful

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Disability Corner

by Trustee Terry Reid

As we all settle back into our busy lives dealing with an especially cold winter and the dreaded COVID that just won’t go away that took the lives of (7) Philadelphia Police Officers. John McNesby along with his Team is busy fighting for your rights and while also entering another election season. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight a few things that Team McNesby has accomplished for our members. September 14, 2021, our new contract was announced.

It will cover the period July 1, 2021, thru June 30, 2023, with a 2.75% pay raise across the board retroactive to July 1, 2021. There will be two additional raises 3.5% will be given July 1, 2022, and 3.5% July 1, 2023.

We were also able to get for our members a $1500.00 bonus along with an additional $200.00 in clothing allowance. Our team lead by John McNesby and our legal team were also able to convince most of the panel that our members deserve a fair contract by not allowing any changes to our health care, pensions and residency and adding an additional paid holiday. We were able to obtain 4 weeks paid parental leave for male and female officers. Effective July 1, 2023, Commanders who do not receive the 8% district commander differential in Article 17(I) of the CBA shall receive a 2% differential. Our retired member trust will receive $4.5 million each year of this award.

them the best facility, and not taking any of this for granted. We believe our members elected us to represent them and this is what we would like to continue to do. We have, and always will have, an open-door policy for our members. If they have a problem, it becomes TEAM McNesby’s problem until it’s resolved. Therefore, please continue to be diligent. Take the time to vote for the Team with proven experience so we can continue to protect you and your family.

In the disability area, we will continue to make sure your contractual rights are not being violated. We continue to deal with the worst TPA the City has ever had. Neither the Risk Department nor PMA care about treating and fixing injured law enforcement officers before sending them back to work.

The Risk Management Department is only concerned with the bottom line and how quickly it can close claims and get Police Officers back on the streets.

Instead, the City’s Risk Manager, Barry Scott, and its hand pick Risk Attorney Sharolyn Murphy are more concerned with attending conferences in Las Vegas and getting a self-serving publicity award that was sponsored by (PMA)—a company they paid more than $6 million yearly to be the TPA. Instead of managing the risk, they are doing interviews with the Philadelphia Inquirer from the comforts of their home where they John McNesby has assembled a team have been since the pandemic hit in March that has made it their number one priority of 2020. Meanwhile, our officers are on the to assure that all members are taken care of streets dealing with riots, being shot, and by negotiating the best contracts, offering having claims denied for various ridiculous 40

reasons. Everything is a fight and must be litigated. There is no ability to work things out to get the police properly treated and back on the street in a quicker time frame.

The adjusters are inexperienced and have no idea what police officers do daily. As a result, it takes months to litigate a claim based on frivolous denials.

Clearly, the above information was not taken into consideration when the misinformation smear campaign went to press. The approximately 594 full IOD officers and 103 limited duties, at least 150 are assigned to the C.S. Regulation 32 panel doctors and are waiting to be separated pursuant to that process. They are unable to be separated because they are waiting for Dr. Marilyn Howarth (another part time city employee still working from home) to get around to reading the file and offering her biased City favored “Permanent & Partial Disability” opinion.

The reason why prices have skyrocketed is because of an inexperienced TPA who has no relationship with a company that can offer the deep discount that were a part of the success of IBC. You have a Risk Manager who took a flame thrower to a claims system that was working and saving the city money to a TPA who doesn’t have any idea how to handle a system as large as the city of Philadelphia and refuses to learn instead they hire people to over adjust the claims create unnecessary delays in treatment and then turn around and blame the injured worker.

I would like to emphasize a few points for Police Officers to follow while treating with the city of Philadelphia disability system. 1) It is your injury. If you do not like the way you are being treated by any City provider, immediately report 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 a specialist, please reach out to myself or Joe Schrank at the FOP. 4) Please note that body cam footage cannot be used by 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.

I am constantly looking for doctors who will make it a priority to put the needs of the injured officers first. The Heart and Lung system took us decades to obtain 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, although they are there to assist you with the paperwork it’s your report so make sure it adequately describes your injury. Finally, when in doubt, please err on the side of caution and contact the FOP. Fraternally yours,

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Conductors’ Message

by Sharon Jonas

A little over three years ago, you took the time out of your busy schedules to vote for Team McNesby and we hope we have measured up to your expectations!

fast gatherings including the 3rd Annual FOP Special Needs Christmas breakfast that we all continually and humbly cherish. Many are responsible in making this all come together and as always, it is not possible without those who give their time just to help each and every year.

Your selfless, enormous hearts are noticed. You make it happen. We make it happen. Together.

Thank you!

More recently, the last months of 2021 brought back some mornings filled with grateful hearts for sure by enjoying a Holiday combo Breakfast with our Survivor families, who forever remain near and dear to our hearts. December wrapped up with a lot of warmth again with time spent with the children, our children, our FOP families, together. The holiday decorations surrounded us again in every room on Caroline Road and Heroes ballroom was so beautifully redesigned giving that special wedding/celebration a simply elegant background. I remember too the FOP Annual Children’s Christmas Break-

I know that many our members and their families look forward to the Peace Officer being delivered so that they can stay current on labor trends, officers receiving awards and unique events. Sadly, many of us look forward to the edition coming up to read the obituaries to read and honor the life of a fellow officer they may have seen recently or to learn of the passing of someone they have not seen or heard from in years or decades. The production of the Peace Officer and its content does not happen automatically. It happens because of the continued support and partnership of our advertisers and

In reflection, a first look back about an article from then that brought back the memory of a heavy heart echoed throughout our Police Department with our universal friend Andy Chan who was beginning his recovery from a devastating accident. While he continues to fight A new year also often comes with a renewed along with his beautiful wife Teng and their focus on fitness. Thanks to the great partnership families, please remember to keep them all in between the FOP and Law Enforcement Health your daily prayers.

Benefits, we have a great gym here at the FOP As I look back on that period of time, I re- to keep both your mind and body in harmony. member that Team McNesby was working hard The FOP Gym has numerous treadmills, elliptito preserve your rights and working conditions. cals, bikes, stair climbers along with resistance It was a time that also brought a lawsuit that equipment and free weights. The gym is open at was determined to defeat the current District 5am daily. Please mark your calendar for the Attorney and his so-called DO NOT CALL LIST North Wildwood Annual Fallen Heroes Polar and at the same time we began to get heavily in- Bear Plunge. It will take place Saturday, April volved with our presentation for our most recent 9th, 2022, at the 15th Street Beach. Between the contract award. It was also a time when COVID Special guests, Bands, Prizes for best costumes was hitting hard, along with the numerous and post party held at Keenan’s, it is a Jersey demonstrations throughout the city. We filled a shore can’t miss. To those who support our FOP massive hole in providing PPE (Personal Protec- Survivor Fund, event after event, year after tive Equipment) when the city was either unable year, it is your commitment that creates its sucor unwilling to do so. That effort alone was over cess. Another sign of a close membership, invested, dedicated year after year. $300,000 and continues to this day.

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week with the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day on a “Thirsty Thursday” this year, we will have the Rock sounds of SideArm and do not forget to add the date of April 2nd, 2022, to your fun calendar for the return of Fish out of Water! Also, the constant variety of major musical talents are presented including Richie Baker, Mike and Callie, Fat Mezz and Triple Rail Turn, to name a few. Please continue to see all upcoming events in your FOP 7C Lounge on FaceIf you have not seen the flyer for our Spring Pro- book/ Twitter/ Instagram and your FOP website. motion being offered, please take a look in this Chef’s weekly Specials & 7c Lounge themed/holiday issue. A few discounts, one for you and a room Drink Menus are constantly updated, come on in! rental discount for you to pass on to your It is your FOP! friends/neighbors to book and enjoy. They can come and check out your amazing facility that everyone Please stay safe, is enjoying and get that special day locked in on the Sharon Jonas calendar.

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CHAPLAINS CORNER by: Lou Campione IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

As we look back to 2021 we can be very disappointed with all of the loss that we experienced. As peace keepers in our beloved home town the reality for us seems pretty bleak. We responded to two million four hundred thousand requests for assistance. We responded to record setting number of homicides, shootings, robberies, overdoses, suicides, and persons in mental crisis. The influence of the demonic continues to increase and we police officers and sheriff’s deputies are in the battle as servant leaders to help all those in crisis. We have heard the mantra from the cancel culture calling for our defunding and we know firsthand how destructive that demand is. Every day, every tour we continue to give our all to battle the demonic and protect all. I was reminded of the cancel culture in the movie it’s a Wonderful Life.

Frank Capra was a brilliant writer, producer, director, who subscribed to the philosophy “my films must let every man, woman, and child know that God loves them.” In 1946 he produced a movie in which the lead character, George Bailey played by Jimmy Stewart gets his wish to cancel himself. George Bailey is a classic servant leader, whose world comes crashing in around him and he prays he had never been born. God grants his prayer and George is shown what would have happened if he was not born. The impact is tremendous, for example, George saved his younger brother’s life when he was a child and the brother becomes a decorated United States Army Pilot, (United States Air force was not created until 1947). He shot down an enemy plane that was about to sink a United States Navy Battleship, so that if he had not saved that crew, hundreds of lives would have been lost and those lives in turn could not have returned home after WWII and created families. If he had not been born he would have not had a wife and children, his mother would have been destitute after her husband early death, and his uncle would have lost the family business and suffered a breakdown. Hundreds of people were helped by George. George was given the gift, from God to

see in real time what positive impact his life had made. One of the back stories to the movie is that the George Bailey character played by Jimmy Stewart, was that Stewart was a heavily decorated United States Army Pilot during WWII and flew dozens of combat missions. He suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which he portrayed on film and he worked to deal with his illness. He stayed in the military reserve and retired in May 1968 as a brigadier general.

None of us are fortunate enough to learn what impact our lives have had until our death.

Judeo-Christian teaching tells us we will learn our fate at the end of our life. That is when we will have our life comp-stat review and stand God’s roll call and our goal is for God to say well done. In 2021 two hundred and forty three of our brothers and sisters were given that final comp-stat and stood a final roll call.

Like George Bailey we have the opportunity to be servant leaders to do it God’s way, to be in right relationship with God. We cannot listen to the cancel culture, which seeks to degrade our work. We are on a mission from God. Every tour we are given the privilege to save lives, to make a positive difference, to be a voice for the voice less, to protect the vulnerable. We are servant leaders who commit our all to those Godly principles. When we represent all of us at the services of those who have been called home, we are reminded by their families, the domestic church, how proud there love one and the family were of their mission of servant leadership.

Those of us who remain behind, offer this prayer of intercession to our patron Michael the Archangel, who is the General in charge of God’s Army.

Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wonder through the world seeking the ruins of souls. AMEN. May we always live the mission!

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Working at the FOP, a never-ending labor that takes place 24hrs a day, 7 days a week…

By Al Kuchler – Legal Services FOP Lodge 5

I retired from the department back in 2009 and for me, it was time. Luckily, I was offered a position here at the FOP that I am glad I took advantage of for many reasons. First, it is as if I never left, staying connected with members on a daily basis, helping them with the myriad of problems they face daily as a direct result of the current administration and Command staff. I can tell you, and some of you will remember, that the FOP does so much more for members than in the past. The reason for that is the current leadership in place here.

There is not a day that goes by where we are in direct communication with a member about deplorable conditions in police facilities. In an effort to try to get some response from the city, John McNesby has created a small group of us to go directly to these problem areas and investigate exactly the issue that is reported to us. Once there, we take pictures and speak to people at the particular district or unit and then base a report on the actual conditions that members are facing. Following that we have been able to cull several contacts at Public Property who have been very receptive and make every effort to correct these problems. It is a process that actually expedites the “work order” process that has been in use for eternity. We all know how well that works when left by itself.

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that some officers may be facing. John repeatedly states, “we work for the members” and never stops in that effort.

I work in the legal services area, attending to issues that present themselves, whether it is an active member or a retiree.

In actuality, it makes no difference, they get the same service. Many members take to social media to voice their concerns and John is constantly checking those platforms for any issues affecting members. If he sees something that needs addressing, he does not hesitate to contact my self or any other board members and directs us to look into things.

From a person involved in these matters on a daily basis, I can report to you that our method of dealing with member services here is great. I can remember from when I was on the job and there were times when you had no where to turn, including at the FOP. That is not the case now under the leadership currently in place at the FOP. I hope that all of you take advantage of the services afforded here at the FOP but there is one service that you need to take care of right away: it is Free Wills for you and your spouse. Simply send me an email requesting a Will questionnaire at akuchler@fop5.org and it will be sent out the same day.

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In Memory of Michael G. Lutz MAY 8, 1942 - OCTOBER 9, 2021

"A friend to many and an inspiration to all” The best things in life are the people we love, the friends we make, the places we've been and the memories we made along the way.

Over 50 years ago I made a friend of one of the nicest persons I have ever met in my life, "Mike Lutz". Mike possessed lots of gifts; Trust, Courage, Sacrifice, Humility, and he was only too willing to share them with others.

A man like Michael rarely comes along in one's lifetime. Thank God he shared Mike with all of us. Mike treated everyone like a gentleman, not because they were, but because he was.

He fought his way out of Kensington, becoming a 2-time Golden Glove Champion of PA. After graduating from North Catholic HighSchool, he joined the Air Force. When he left the military, he joined the Philadelphia Police department.

Mike was assigned to the 3rd and 9th districts before being assigned to his beloved Stakeout Unit where he partnered up with guys like Jim Downs, Jimmy Berghaier, Johnny Monaghan, and many others, and became a phenomenal decoy on the Granny Squads along with many others. Chief Justice Ron Castille called Mike "Brick Head" because of all the hits he took.

Mike rose to the rank of captain after attending night school and graduating from St.Joseph's University.

He married his wife Annette, a beautiful woman also from the old neighborhood.

They were inseparable throughout their 54 years of marriage. They had two beautiful girls, Michelle and Jeannine whom they fiercely loved. This was truly a marriage made in heaven.

This was the Mike Lutz I knew and deeply respected. He was a person who made a difference in your life. Not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards. That's not Mike Lutz, he just liked you for who you were.

I'm really going to miss my friend. It's really hard to explain, but sometimes when this feeling takes hold of you so hard that it won't let you see things as they really are.

It seems that when people like Mike Lutz, the ones you care about most in life are gone - the emotions that follow are so deep they cannot be expressed in vocabulary.

They named FOP Lodge #5 after Mike because he had such a passionate belief in professionalism and just playing by the rules. I know that President John McNesby had great confidence in Mike's counsel. The feeling I have for Mike will never be sealed in the silence of death.

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In Memory of

Richard B. Costello (Rich) APRIL 6, 1951 - DECEMBER 2, 2021

Former President Lodge #5

Richard B. Costello passed away on December 2, 2021, at age 70 of heart failure. What a loss, not only for his family which he loved dearly, but also for the Philadelphia Police and FOP Lodge #5.

Rich always put his heart and soul into everything he was involved in. For starters he was absolutely brilliant. He attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and Holy Ghost Preparatory school before graduating from St. Joseph’s University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. I would often say to Rich “you should be writing books instead of tickets” he would just laugh it off. The man could talk the b_ _ ls off a pool table.

After graduating from the Police Academy in 1973 he was assigned to the 22nd district. Three months later while on patrol he was ambushed and shot twice in the head leaving him fighting for his life. After months of recuperating leaving him deaf in his left ear and almost blind in his left eye. Ailments that he suffered with for the rest of his life. Talk about perseverance, he had It in spades.

He stayed on the job after the shooting and was assigned to the research and planning unit and thank the good lord he did because he mastered in rehabilitation benefits and compensation.

I was approached by Mike Lutz and Jim Wheeler encouraging me to ask Rich Costello to join on our slate. Truthfully, I didn’t need any encouraging, Rich was just that talented. He accepted.

My first assignment for Rich was that of medical director and let him select his own members to his committee. In just a couple of months Rich and some of his committee came into my office with a plan. He said that of the 7800 members of the Phila. Police department approximately 700 were in blue cross plan, the rest were members of the Police and Fire medical association (PRMA).

Rich said that the blue cross and blue shield plan the police had was awful and that we must negotiate for a much better plan. We were able to get a much better plan. Rich and his committee formed a unit which was called Law Enforcement Health Benefits. I was only too happy to see the creation of LEHB. We bought a building, selected directors, to run it under the leadership of Tom Lamb. When Tom retired John McNesby appointed former Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Gaittens to run “LEHB”. Jack like Tom Lamb has “LEHB” running like a swiss watch. Thanks Rich, now the police know who was instrumental in creating LEHB. Rich was also an incredible writer. Police would tell me that after reading the death notices in the “Peace Officer Magazine” they would read Rich Costello’s article first because he did not pull any punches. The troops loved it.

I enjoyed being around Rich, I just liked his style. So did a lot of other police officers because they elected him as FOP President five times. No one would run against him. Even at the “FOP” meeting which could get awful loud at times, no one took him on. Even those who were not on your side would hesitate to take the “Mic”. He had such broad verbal skills. I truly admired him. One of his favorite sayings was “your word is your bond” and “always do the right thing” he lived by them.

Rich Costello was a private man. He would have lots of photos of his family and loved ones on his desk. He loved them very much – especially his grandchildren. If you asked him about them, he would light-up like a Christmas tree. Family meant everything to him. He was happy at the FOP just helping people. He helped President John McNesby in contract talks and writing letters.

The FOP was good to him as well. Father Wetzel was a very close friend to Richard, and I was only to happy to call him my friend. ~ Bob Hurst 59

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Chairman of the Joint Healthcare Trust Dear Brothers and Sisters, I just wanted to share some thoughts on the time I spent as Pension Trustee during the time John McNesby has been President of FOP Lodge #5. Much has been accomplished during John’s tenure as President.

The assets of the Fund are approaching $8 billion, well more than double what they were when John was first elected President. John has ensured full funding of the city’s obligation to the pension fund as well as a share of the city sales tax. This fiscal year the city will put approximately $700 million into the pension fund.

Numerous attempts were made to do away with DROP because of political and media pressure. The FOP led by John has ensured through the arbitration process that DROP is never going away for our members.

The retention of a defined benefit plan for our new hires, all newly hired civilian employees now go into a hybrid plan. The FOP has ensured that our new hires all have the right to be placed in Plan B, the same defined benefit plan as all current officers.

The Pension Fund will pay out $76 million over the next two years to our older retirees.

Several years ago, $77 million was paid out over three years. John and his team have ensured the Pension Adjustment Fund Legislation that was passed by council has remained in place despite repeated attempts by PICA to have it changed.

I still serve as Chairman of the Joint Healthcare Trust between the City of Philadelphia and Lodge #5. John has ensured that we maintain the best healthcare plan in the country at no cost to our members. That is unheard of in today’s world.

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“A Tribute to Rich Costello” By: Father Steven P. Wetzel, O.S.F.S. Chaplain/Director

Every so often in life we meet certain people who we really seem to connect with almost immediately, for me Rich Costello was one of those people. I was reflecting recently when I first arrived at FOP Lodge #5 when I met Rich for the first time. I remember seeing him on the news on TV when I was in high school. One morning I walked into his office and said to him, “Hello Mr. Costello, I’m Father Steve. I remember seeing you on TV on the news when I was younger.” He seemed to get a big kick out of it and smiled and then asked me to have a seat. It was from that day forward; Rich and I became good friends. In the days, months, and years since, he shared with me a great deal of wisdom and knowledge around the life of Philadelphia Police Officers active and retired as well as their families. As our newly formed ministry program “Michael the Archangel Ministry Program” launched and became an established part of everyday life at the FOP, I approached Rich and asked him if he would consider accepting my invitation to join the board of directors for the program. He said yes without hesitation and said he would be happy to serve within the new ministry for officers and that he would serve in any way he could and serve he did.

Rich served Michael the Archangel Ministry Program as Recording Secretary and board member from 2014 until his recent death on December 2, 2021. He was not only a great resource and friend to me personally but also to members of the board as well. His wealth of knowledge and experience both in

the department as well as within the FOP as past President was invaluable to all of us. At one point early in the program we were exploring how we could dedicate a segment of our work to include active and retired members as well as their families in assisting the community in special projects. It was at that point “Michaels Brigade” was established. It was at Rich’s suggestion we name it “Michaels Brigade,” he said it would be considered a subsidiary of Michael the Archangel Ministry.

Whether we were serving meals at Ronald McDonald House, collecting items for the needy, coming together to pray for and remember our Fallen Heroes, visiting Shriners Hospital, working on fund raising events, or simply meeting to explore other ways to assist our officers, Rich was present and always willing to contribute by offering his time and talents. I know I speak on behalf of all of us by saying I am deeply grateful to him for all he has done to help us build such an important support system and ministry for police officers.

Rich was always thinking about the next step or event that could be offered to our officers to help them. When it came to someone in need, he was always there ready to help. I was privileged to be with him in his last days. He talked about how much he loved Philly cops and was proud of them. Thank you, Rich for saying yes to joining us in our mission to offer pastoral care and support to our men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department.

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BY LOU CAMPIONE In October 2007, President McNesby asked for a review of all that the F.O.P. and Law Enforcement Health Benefits was doing with regard to our Behavioral Health programs. Together we reviewed all our programs and made a series of recommendations to President John McNesby and to Law Enforcement Health Benefits Administrator Tom Lamb and now we work with current Administrator Jack Gaittens and Assistant Administrator Ray Convery. All of these recommendations were adopted, and we continue to develop programs according to the needs of our membership.

For example, L.E.H.B. Health Transformation Program is designed to help us lose fat, develop muscle, and to get into shape. L.E.H.B. is working with Damien Young of Warrior Consultants. All L.E.H.B. members, their spouse, and dependent children 16 years or older, who are on the L.E.H.B. coverage are eligible to participate. This program has helped our members lose more than 7000 pounds of fat and gain 4000 pounds of muscle...The new state of the art 14000 square foot L.E.H.B. fitness center at 9432 Roosevelt Blvd. is now open Mon. thru Thurs. 5:00 A.M.11:00 P.M. Fri. 5; 00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. Sat. 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Sun. 9:00A.M -5:00. P.M...

Every New Year we make New Year’s resolutions. Every year the most common is to lose weight, exercise more, and eat healthier. One survey concluded 180 million people make New Year resolutions and 8% keep them. The most common reason for the failure is that we do not change the behavior that is causing us to make the resolutions. The fundamental issue is that the change must come from within, motivational speaker Matthew Kelly describes it as our lives change when our habits change. So if the resolution is improved health we strongly encourage you to join our L.E.H.B. trainer Damien Young at d.young@warriorworkoutcamps.com. The benefit of daily exercise also impacts reducing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, if you add prayer and meditation to your commitment, you can also gain a spiritual benefit and in these times, we all desperately need God’s help.

Each of these programs developed as a result of needs of our members and their families.

These resources have been tested and have proven themselves as valuable resources. These programs assist in the healing process, as we have seen lives, marriages, and families restored. We have the wealth of six hundred members of the Police Clergy Program, who represent every denomination and are willing to help with any spiritual concerns. We have approximately eleven hundred providers available: psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers to address mental health concerns. Whatever the need is we can find a resource. Please use the programs, to help let the healing begin, to help get to a safe place.

Father Steve Wetzel leads our Michael the Archangel Chaplains program. This is a non- denominational approach providing spiritual support for you and your family. Father Steve can be reached at 215-629-3622 his office is located at the F.O.P. 11603 Caroline Road.

The Police Department, Fraternal Order of Police, Law Enforcement Health Benefits; and the Department of Health are partnering to bring our members a smoking cessation support and assistance programs Dr. Trisha Macnair and Dr. Olga Calof summarize years of research in the long-life equation published by Adams Media 2007, conclude smoking reduces life expectancy by eight years. They conclude, cigarette smoking is the single most important cause of preventable disease and premature death in developed countries. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, many of which are highly toxic, such as arsenic, formaldehyde, cyanide, benzene, toluene, and acrolein.

The good news is that research shows if you stop smoking you can undue most of the damage, contact L.E.H.B. at 215-763-8290.

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 215-6293612. louis.campione@phila.gov or andrea@fop5.org Bottles and Badges AA Support Group Meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00pm, the Fraternal Order of Police 11630 Caroline Road. We can help provide the support you need to stop drinking. If you want help to stop, we are here to help. o Information can be obtained from Rob Lutz 215-239-8015 or Lou Campione at 215-823-9828  First Responder Addiction Treatment (F.R.A.T.) Program o Livengrin Foundation has been treating Philadelphia Police Officers Since 1966. This program was designed and run by one of our own Lodge 5 members. The staff of the FRAT program is a mixture of active and retired law enforcement, peer and professional counselors. They can help with all addictions or a combination of addiction and mental health concerns. Both inpatient and outpatient needs are addressed with this program. The FRAT program can help get us back on the street with better coping skills and with resources to cope with job related stress. o FRAT HOTLINE- 855-372-8435 o Web Page www.responderaddiction.com  Gambling Treatment We have received requests for help regarding gambling, it effects every facet of your life. It can change your perception, strain your relationships, and interfere with your obligations and responsibilities. You may think you can stop any time you want. However, you just can’t seem to do it. 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 CP Mirarchi Counseling services. He can be reached 856-9047030 email Juliankatzlpc@gmail.com. He has offices at 1526 Wolf St. Phila. Pa. 19145.

Green to blue this is a support group for our members who also serve in the military. It is open to all military personnel components. For information contact Alfeia Goodwin alfeia.goodwin@us.army.mil,

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We are working with The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania. They provide behavioral health care at no cost for veterans and their families, call 844-573-3146.  Psychologist Dr. Paul Dikun o The Doctor is in on Fridays starting a 6:00 AM at Law Enforcement Health Benefits at 2233 Spring Garden St. o To make an appointment contact Helen Miller at LEHB 215-763-8290.

To make appointment at his office call 215-638-4520, 2824 Hulmeville Road Bensalem, PA.19020  Internal Employee Assistance Program (Peer Officers) o Available by contacting 215-685-9940 1341 N. Delaware Ave. room 407  External E.A.P. (Professional Counseling) o 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 215763-8290, we have available eleven hundred, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors and Social Workers. o Penn can be reached at 1-888-321-4433, 24 hours a day.  Shooters Support Group o The group meets at the Fraternal Order Police 11630 Caroline Road. o This is a support group open to anyone who has been involved in a shooting. Yvette Clark and Jonathan Josey have led this charge. o Any questions concerning the Shooters Support Group please contact, Jonathan Josey 267-235-1539, or Yvette Clark 215669-1321.  If you have questions concerning any of these programs, contact Lou Campione In addition to the above listed programs, we have asked for assistance from outside agencies and they have provided tremendous help to us.

These programs include: o Retrouvaille weekend program for hurting marriages, with follow up sessions to assist in continuing the healing and renewal process. Contact 1-800-470-2230.  Focus on the Family o Resources for marriage, family, and parenting. o Contact 1-800-A-Family or www.focusonthefamily.org.  New Life Resources o Dealing with life and addictions. o Contact 1-800-New-Life or www.newlife.com  Family Life Today o Resources for marriage and family. o Contact 1-800-FLTODAY or www.familylife.org.  Project Rachel o Post abortion healing o Contact 215-587-5640  Boystown.org/parenting Finally, we would be remiss not to discuss the spiritual component of behavioral health. There have been more than two thousand studies that have concluded a strong spiritual foundation helps us in every aspect of life. This spiritual impact is very present when it comes to marriage; one survey concluded that the divorce rate for those families that pray together each day and attend weekly services was 1 out of 1052 as compared to 1 out of 2 for those who do not. There is an old saying the family that prays together stays together. A recent study concluded if a father practice’s his faith ninety one percent of the time the children will follow. Wow, what a powerful difference a father can make in the life of his children. The Judeo-Christian tradition of the father being the spiritual leader of his family is validated by social science. What a priceless legacy that a father can leave to his family for all eternity. God has ordained the family as the domestic church.

In his book “When Divorce is not an option: How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love.” The author Dr. Greg Popcak concludes “that people don’t just luck into successful marriages; it requires skills which can be taught.” He contends that if a couple seek a “marriage-friendly” counselor, meaning the counselor is committed to saving the marriage and has had formal training and supervision in martial therapy, they have success rates of 95 percent.

Some of the resources that are committed to saving marriage can be found in Retrouvaille, Focus on the Family, New Life, Family Life Today, Pastoral Solutions Institute, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, and Catholic Counselors.Com. Each of these resources has as a foundation a spiritual commitment to saving your marriage.

If you want to make spiritual exercise a part of your daily routine, then you can start by finding a place to worship, praying, reading religious literature, and listening to religious material. There are Bibles available in daily reading versions offering 365 segments in twenty-minute sessions.

All of this can help you develop the spiritual muscle that you can depend upon to get you through the stress of our chosen career. There is an old expression that there are no atheists in foxholes. Our careers in law enforcement are the fox hole experience, we need all the help we can get to get through it. We can connect you with six hundred clergy from all faiths, from the Police Chaplains Program for any spiritual need that you may have if we can help contact Lou Campione 215-823-9828.

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Auxiliary President’s Message...

by Donna Giulian, Lodge 5 Auxiliary, President

"Never Let Them Walk Alone" Hello from The Auxiliary, hope your winter is not too taxing and everyone is able to manage with their daily activities. The Auxiliary is managing to try to get back to some sense of normalcy with our meetings and events.

This publication will be after our February and March events, we are excited to try and get these events off the ground.

On March 19th,2022 the members of the Auxiliary along with our friends The Hell Raisers Motorcycle club, will be busy making our famous cookie deliveries to every police district, special units, the FOP and administration offices. This is all possible because of our current campaign to ask local bakeries to support our endeavor by, making a donation then in turn the Auxiliary will match their donation with a purchase of the same amount. We take pride in being able to help small local businesses who help us. We are able to match these donations due to the generosity of supporters from across the city and state who want to say they care and would like to sponsor a tray which helps defray the cost of over 320 cookie trays.

We are in the planning stages of a fun night out for our members around April 24th at a wood working shop where we can hang out laugh, paint and maybe have a few libations all while being together and making a masterpiece for our homes.

Remember the Auxiliary is here for all families of Philadelphia Police Officers active or retired. We welcome all Police Supporters, during these trying times we will never say no to anyone who wishes to become part of a nice family group, with all the same issues and knows what it is like to be part of a First Responders life. The rotation of shifts, the cancellation of scheduled days off at the last minute. Breaking news stories which happen to be in the district or area your Police officer is working in at the time. All these are common life situations that we have all lived and shared and know how it feels.

October is our annual membership renewal month; HOWEVER, we will continue to accept new members all year long. If you are a family member or supporter of Philadelphia Police Officer.

We will be happy to have you join us and meet other families who live the same BLUE LINE LIFE. To read about this great organization please go to our website at Fop5auxiliary.org

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New members welcome, old members who may have strayed away are welcome back. Our doors are always open.

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

Peace Officer’s Memorial Death of Date

9/24/2021 9/28/2021 9/29/2021 9/29/2021 10/6/2021 10/7/2021 10/8/2021 10/12/2021 10/13/2021 10/14/2021 10/16/2021 10/17/2021 10/17/2021 10/20/2021 10/22/2021 10/23/2021 10/24/2021 10/26/2021 10/28/2021 10/28/2021 10/30/2021 10/30/2021 10/30/2021 10/31/2021 11/3/2021 11/3/2021 11/4/2021 11/6/2021 11/11/2021 11/11/2021 11/11/2021 11/12/2021 11/13/2021 11/14/2021 11/14/2021 11/16/2021 11/17/2021 11/18/2021 11/18/2021 11/19/2021 11/21/2021 11/23/2021 11/24/2021 11/27/2021 11/28/2021 11/28/2021 11/28/2021 12/2/2021 12/2/2021 12/3/2021 12/7/2021

Submitted by: Lodge #5 Chaplain

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

Peace Officer’s Memorial Death of Date

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Obituaries

By: Jim Wheeler, Contributing Editor

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!

SGT. MICHAEL J. SIMON # 392 DOB: 9-24-1944 DOD: 9-19-2021 APTT: 10-4-1965 RET.: 12-10-1990 ASSN: 18th District, A.I.D., 1st Dist., S.W., Plain Clothes, 1st Dist., CPL Subway, Det. SW Detective, Hqd., Gft. Det. Hdq., Sgt. EAD. Mike would say that he enjoyed his years working with the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department. But most of all the credit goes to our Fraternal Order of Police for all they have done over the years to help make conditions better.

He would thank the FOP because he remembered when he had to work over 8 hours, with no pay, and the FOP, under contract, fought for straight time, for over 8 hours of time.

My husband Mike was dedicated and served proudly as a Philadelphia Police Officer and all his assignments throughout his 25 year career.

He always fought for what he felt was right.

After retiring, he continued to serve the people in Camden County, New Jersey, where we have lived.

He stopped layoffs for the Runnemede Borough Police Department and also had the rank of Captain reinstated back to the Runnemede Po-

lice Department, which had been dismissed from their rank.

My husband told many stories from his yeas on the Philadelphia Police Department and continued to tell great stories to share, and there was always a good laugh at the end.

He has always served the people in one way or another. Most of all Mike loved his family. Above allelse his family always came first. Mike was a Gold Member of the Fraternal Order of Police for 53years. He was an Ambassador for the Rothman Institute. Mike was a member of the Runnemede Seniors Club and fought for senior's rights. He was a member of the Runnemede-BellmawrGlendora Rotary Club as well as the NRA. Most of all, Mike loved his family, and above all, his family alway came first.

We love and miss him with broken hearts. His wife Gina, son Michael, grandchildren Isabella Skidmore, Sophia and great granddaughter Rosalie.

Submitted by; Virginia Simon (Wife) In Loving Memory of Mike, Mike joined the Philadelphia Police Department in October 1965.

Hes erved the people of Philadelphia for 25 years until December 1990, when he retired with the rank of Sergeant. He served proudly withthe 116

men and women in Philadelphia and rose through the ranks of Corporal, Detective, and Sergeant. Some of his many assignments were the Accident Investigation Division (A.I.D.), Detective, Plainclothes, and Ethics Accountability Division (E.A.D.).

Upon his retirement Mikeworked as an investigator with Camden County in the Child Support Unit for 16 years, a job he came to enjoy. When he finally retired in June of 2007, he loved talking to people. He had so many stories to share and there was always a good laugh at the end.

Mike was very outspoken about things he was passionate about and wasn't afraid to stand up forwhat he believed in. He stopped layoffs for the Runnemede Borough Police Depaltment, where hisfamily lives. He also had the rank of Captain reinstated, which had been dismissed from the ranks.

ROBERT J. LEVINS, RETIRED INSPECTOR DOB: 04/17/1944 DOD: 08/20/2021 APPT: 10/13/1964 RET: 05/31/1995 Assigned to 25th, Civil Affairs, ACT Unit, IAD, NEPD, Patrol Bureau.

Robert Levins, 77 of Stone Har-

bor, NJ, a decorated Philadelphia police inspector, former head of security at La Salle University, and home security business owner died at home Friday, August 20, after a long illness. One of four brothers who followed their father into the Philadelphia Police Department. Robert joined the force in 1964 as a patrolman in the 25th District and rose through the ranks to retire as inspector in 1995. During the late 60s and early 70s, Robert was assigned to the Civil Affairs Unit policing protesters against the war in Viet Nam while his younger brother Thomas was serving a combat tour of duty with 173rd airborne division in Viet Nam. For Robert, policing was more than a job for his family. "It was a way of life", he said in a 1987 newspaper article. " He always wanted to help people", said his wife Helen of 35 years. At La Salle, Robert hired and trained security officers, budgeted and purchased equipment, and coordinated with community leaders. He left the university in 2003 and relocated to Stone Harbor and opened a home security service.

Robert served in Marine Corps Reserves for eight years. He graduated from the FBI national academy in Quantico, VA., and earned a BA in criminal justice at La Salle University. Away from work he loved tennis, softball, skiing, motorcycles, refurbishing his 1965 Mustang and his 100 year old home in Stone Harbor. While living in Stone Harbor he was active in local politics, the American Legion and the Stone Harbor Museum. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by three brothers, one sister, four children and nine grandchildren.

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RICHARD NEAL SR. DOB: 03/11/1940 DOD: 12/11/2021 APPT: 04/02/1962 RET: 02/18/1992 ASSN: 4/12/92 11th Phila. Police

Richard Neil, Sr. was born March 11, 1940, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Rebecca Neil. He was the youngest of four brothers who preceded him in death. He spent his final days in the loving company of his family.

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Richard entered his eternal resting place.

On October 6, 1962, Richard married Dolores Rodgers. From this union, two sons were born. Richard, Jr., and Jason. Richard was a gentle giant who was devoted to his wife and children. He was stern yet loving and could brighten up any room with his incredible smile. “Hon,” as the family and close friends affectionately called him, lived a purposeful life. He was the wind beneath his wife’s wings.

Richard received his formal education in the Philadelphia public school system, graduating from Bok Vocational Technical High School in 1957. Richard entered the Philadelphia Police Department on April 2, 1962. During his thirty-six-year career in law enforcement, he accomplished outstanding achievements moving up the ranks of the police department. On August 20, 1992, he received his appointment as the 11th Police Commissioner of Philadelphia. During his tenure as commissioner, his goal was to focus on the mission of the police department and 117

enact improvements that supported the police department’s mission. To aid in accomplishing these goals, he implemented the following programs: splitting the patrol bureau and decentralizing the field detectives, combined patrol districts, mobile mini stations, instituting citywide bike patrols, cultural diversity training, hate crime training and investigation, youth initiatives, citizens police academy, crime analysis committee, and implemented the helicopter unit. As a police officer, he understood the importance of developing future police officers and made significant training improvements at the police academy. Under the Federal Cops Ahead program, he obtained funding to construct a new police academy training facility.

Richard Was a member of numerous law enforcement professional associations and received numerous honors and awards. To name a few: The US Attorney General’s William French Smith Award for outstanding contribution to cooperative law enforcement; citations from the Pennsylvania House of Representative and the Philadelphia City Council; awards from the Korean Association, the citywide antidrug group network, the Wolf Baron Lodge Overbrook, he Philadelphia Housing Authority and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP.) Richard will always be cherished and remain in the hearts of: his wife of fifty-nine years, Dolores: sons, Richard, Jr. and Jason; daughters-in-love, Laila and Jenelle; his granddaughters, Chelsea and Gabrielle and Simone; a host of other family members and friends.

JOSEPH ROBERT MATKOVIC DOB:12/01/1939 DOD: 01/18/2022 APPT:12/1965 RET: 02/08/1991 J o s e p h Matkovic, age 82, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, went home to Our Lord Jesus Christ on January 18, 2022. He is the beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Murzyn) and son of the late Mary and Stephen Matkovic. Upon his mother’s death, Joe was raised by his Aunt Rose Borkowski, who was like a mother to him. Joseph was a loving brother to Mark Borkowski, and loving father to Joe Matkovic, Mike Matkovic (Dana), and Jennifer Kairis (Dennis), and dear grandfather to Matthew Matkovic, Amanda Matkovic, Michael Matkovic Jr., and Sean Matkovic, Jill Miles (Will), and Matthew Kairis, and great grandfather to Fulton John Miles.

Joseph served our country in the U.S. Army and protected the citizens of the City of Brotherly Love as Philadelphia Police Officer for three decades. He was devoted to his profession and wore his badge proudly.

He valued the brotherhood of the F.O.P. and was truly a Cop’s Cop. While Joseph had many passions in life including, hunting, fishing, and car racing, more than anything in life, his family was his true passion. He demonstrated the importance of being a devoted husband and father to his family every day of his life. We will miss him dearly as we lost our Hero.

Due to the impact of Covid 19, Private services will be held and a celebration of Life will be announced at a later time. Donations

can be made to the FOP Survivors Fund at https://www.fop5.org in lieu of flowers. Funds raised provides financial assistance and support to the families of Philadelphia police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

Voiceprint Laboratories Voice Identification, Somerset, New Jersey and Community College of Philadelphia, Pa. Shelton had assignments in the Juvenile Aid Division and Gang Control Unit. From there he moved to the Homicide Division, Special Investigation Team. From there until his retirement, he was assigned to the Polygraph and Voiceprint Lab at Detective Headquarters. Shelton received many commendations throughout his career. December 4th, 1976, he retired after 21 years of Police Service.

But he did not stop working!!

Shelton became the Chief Polygraph operator for Globe Security. From there he went to the Public Defender Association. Shelton was also President of the National Polygraph Operators of Pennsylvania.

Outside of his overachieving work ethic, for generations Shelton and his Family spent leisure time at their summer homes in Cape May, NJ. Shelton leaves behind a loving Family. His wife of 75 years Phyllis, two daughters Lynda and Angela; 8 Grandchildren, Christopher (Sheila), Earlene (Matt), Lori (Eric), Devon (Danni), Shawnee (Dennis), Shannon, Samantha, and Gabriel. And 14 Greatgrandchildren. And several Nieces and Nephews.

Lovingly Submitted, The Family

DETECTIVE SHELTON BROWN #865 DOB: 03/21/1925 DOD: 11/31/2021 APPT: July 1955 Detective 07/19/1965 Shelton Lee Brown was the Son of Virginia Brown. He was born March 21,1927 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Shelton and his mother moved to Philadelphia when he was 5 years old settling with his mother’s sister Daisy in South Philadelphia. Shelton graduated from South Philadelphia High School where he excelled in Track and Field.

Shelton met and married Phyllis Davis, April 26,1947 and from that union 3 children were born: Earl Shelton (deceased), Lynda Virginia, and Angela Frances.

In 1955 Shelton graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy and started his career within the Police Department. On July 19, 1965, Shelton was promoted to Detective.

During this time, he advanced his education at the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute Police Science Local and State Government and Public Administration. The Public Service Institute of Pennsylvania Correctional Training, Police Work with Children and Youth and Graph Analysis and Interpretation. Backster School of Lie Detection New York, NY, Dad as a 118

rookie on patrol in South Philadelphia.

RETIRED P/O JOHN COATES #9799 APPT. NOV. 8TH 1971 CLASS 224 ASSIGNED 9TH, 23RD RETIRED JULY 23RD 1989 S/C DIS. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIRFORCE VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 20TH 2021 AT AGE 72.

RETIRED DET. GEORGE KUHAR #724 APPT. MAY 1ST 1956 FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. OCT. 11TH 1972 ASSIGNED WEST DET. DIV., HOMICIDE, RETIRED NOV. 1ST 1980. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 18TH 2021 AT AGE 88.

RET. SGT. RICHARD JOHNSTON #413 APPT. JANUARY 6TH 1958 CLASS 138 ASSIGNED 6TH, 25TH, 23RD, GSD RADIO, NORTH CENTRAL DET. DIV., 14TH, 39TH, 24TH, 12TH, 15TH, RETIRED OCT. 2ND 1980, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. BROTHER OF RET. (DEC.) P/O RAY JOHNSTON #4602 LAST ASSIGNED TO 5TH. RICHARD PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 17TH 2021 AT AGE 84.

RETIRED LT. MICHAEL ROBINSON #227 APPT. JULY 5TH 1965 CLASS 170 ASSIGNED 4TH, GSD CRIM. RECORDS, REPORTS CONTROL, RECORDS AND IDENT. HE AND HIS PARTNER P/O GEORGE V. JACOBS #7526 WERE SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JULY 15TH 1966 AT BROAD SNYDER. P/O JACOBS DIED AS A RESULT OF HIS INJURIES. LT. ROBINSON RETIRED ON NOV. 19TH 1987, HE ALSO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. LT. ROBINSON PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 24TH 2021.

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RET. SGT. MICHAEL J. SIMON #392 APPT. OCT. 4TH 1965 CLASS 173 ASSIGNED 18TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 1ST, TRANSIT, WEST DET. DIV., DET. HQ'S, 1ST DEPUTY COMM., RET. DEC. 10TH 1989, PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 24TH 2021 AT AGE 76.

RET. P/O IRMA THOMPSON #3721 APPT. JUNE 26TH 1989 CLASS 281 ASSIGNED 15TH, 7TH, RET. JAN. 14TH 2007, MOTHER OF P/O ROBERT BLAKE #321 ASSIGNED AUDITS INSPECTION, AND P/O JOHN THOMPSON #3721 ASSIGNED 35TH, GRANDMOTHER OF POLICE RADIO DISPATCHER KEELY MAUDE, SISTER OF DECEASED P/O ANNA MARIE VOGT #2499 LAST ASSIGNED TO THE 25TH. P/O IRMA THOMPSON PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 29TH 2021 AT AGE 68.

RET. P/O JAMES A. DOWNEY #1429 APPT. JUNE 25TH 1967 CLASS 186 ASSIGNED 3RD, 12TH, 4TH, RETIRED AUGUST 6TH 1990.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 28TH 2021 AT AGE 76.

RET. DET. ANTHONY C. WOJCIECHOWSKI #674 APPT. FEB 1ST 1971 CLASS 217 ASSIGNED 7TH, SOUTH DET.DIV., SPECIAL INVESTIGATION, RETIRED MAY 19TH 1988, SERVED AS CHIEF OF NEWTOWN POLICE DEPT., ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1964-1968, PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 6TH 2021 AT AGE 75.

RET. SGT. WILLIAM DRUMMOND #8676 APPT. APRIL 6TH 1963 CLASS 166 ASSIGNED 22ND, EAST DET. DIV., POLYGRAPH UNIT, POLICE ACADEMY, DIGNITARY PROTECTION UNIT, RETIRED OCT. 23RD 1987, ALSO SERVED PHILADELPHIA HOUSING POLICE, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 29TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RET. SGT. HERBERT KIRK #300 APPT. MARCH 24TH 1958 CLASS 139 ASSIGNED 23RD, 17TH HIGHWAY PATROL, STAKEOUT, ACADEMY, RANGE, RET. JAN. 22ND 1985, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON OCT. 6TH 2021 AT AGE 84.

RET. CAPT. MICHAEL GEORGE LUTZ #43 APPT. APRIL 26TH 1965, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 3RD, 9TH, STAKEOUT, CIVIL AFFAIRS, 6TH, CENTRAL DET.DIV., COMMAND INSP. BUREAU, NORTHWEST DET. DIV., DET. H.Q., SERVED AS PA. STATE F.O.P. PRESIDENT, SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF OUR MICHAEL G. LUTZ LODGE #5 PHILADELPHIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, SERVED PA. STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIRFORCE, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 9TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RET. COUNTY DET. EMIL BUCCERONI APPT. OCT. 4TH 1954 CLASS 119 ASSIGNED 19TH, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE, RET. OCT. 10TH 1970, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY WWII, UNCLE OF RET. P/O EMIL BUCCERONI #1248 LAST ASSIGNED 25TH, DECEASED P/O CHARLES BUCCERONI #4269 LAST ASSIGNED 6TH, AND GREG BUCCERONI MGN. DIRECTOR OFFICE, RET. COUNTY DET. EMIL BUCCERONI PASSED AWAY ON OCT. 12TH 2021 AT AGE 96.

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RET. DET. PATRICK KEENAN #9088 APPT. OCT. 2ND 1972 CLASS 228 ASSIGNED 26TH, EAST DET. DIV., FIREARMS IDENT UNIT, MAJOR CRIMES UNIT, UNCLE OF CPL. KELLY ANN KEENAN #8324 ASSIGNED TO 6TH, DET. PATRICK KEENAN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 14TH 2021 AT AGE 71.

RET. P/O MICHAEL BARANIEWICZ #9903 APPT. APRIL 10TH 1972 CLASS 226 ASSIGNED 14TH, RET. JULY 7TH 1995, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1965-1971, HE PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 13TH 2021 AT AGE 75.

RET. P/O JOHN FRANCIS COLL #2950 APPT. MAY 24TH 1976 CLASS 236 ASSIGNED 35TH, 39TH, RET. SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY FIRST CALVARY DIVISION AND WAS STATIONED IN AH KHE VIETNAM FOR MOST OF HIS DEPLOYMENT FROM MAY OF 1964 TO MAY 1966.

JOHN PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 30TH AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O NANCY M. MARTIN #1754 APPOINTED NOVEMBER 24TH 1986 CLASS 270 ASSIGNED 15TH, WIFE OF RETIRED DETECTIVE ALOYSIUS I. MARTIN #906 LAST ASSIGNED NORTHEAST DETECTIVE DIVISION, P/O NANCY MARTIN PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 20TH 2021 AT AGE 71.

RETIRED DETECTIVE ALFRED FRY #858 APPT. MARCH 24TH 1958 CLASS 139 ASSIGNED 18TH, 3RD, WEST DETECTIVE DIVISION, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 9TH 1978, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY WWII, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 7TH 2021 AT AGE 94.

RETIRED P/O PHILIP "JEFF" PIERCE #2775 APPT. MARCH 9TH 1981 CLASS 250 ASSIGNED 17TH RETIRED S/C DIS. JUNE 6TH 1992.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM. PASED AWAY ON OCTOBER 23RD 2021 AT AGE 72.

RETIRED P/O CHRISTIE SACCHETTI #3299 APPT. OCT. 14TH 1968 CLASS 192 ASSIGNED 12TH, 18TH, STAKEOUT, RETIRED OCT. 15TH 1984, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 22ND 2021 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O LAWERENCE P. FRIEND #5608, APPT. MARCH 20TH 1967 CLASS 183, ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED SEPT. 13TH 1988.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VIETNAM, SERVED FROM 1961- 1966. SON OF RETIRED DECEASED DET. WILLIAM FRIEND SR. #859, BROTHER OF RETIRED SGT. WILLIAM FRIEND JR. #8622 LAST ASSIGNED EAST DET. RETIRED SEPT 11TH 1984. P/O LAWERENCE FRIEND PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 24TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH SANTORE #7323 APPT. APRIL 4TH 1966 CLASS 179 ASSIGNED 4TH, SUMMONS UNIT, RETIRED SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY JANUARY 16TH 1972. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. JOSEPH PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 26TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O RONALD ROSATI #4064 APPT. AUGUST 5TH 1974 CLASS 233 ASSIGNED 4TH, CIVIL AFFAIRS UNIT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003, FATHER OF P/O RICHARD ROSATI #7170 ASSIGNED 26TH, FATHER-IN-LAW OF SGT. AL CORSON #8573 ASSIGNED TO NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT, 121

BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED LT. GILBERT ROSATI #240 RETIRED JULY 6TH 1984 LAST ASSIGNED TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS, UNCLE OF RETIRED P/O RON ROSATI #3025, RETIRED MARCH 8TH 2013 LAST ASSIGNED MAJOR CRIMES. P/O RONALD ROSATI #4064 PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 28TH 2021AT AGE 78.

RETIRED P/O TYRONE RANDALL #3414 APPT. JUNE 22ND 1987 CLASS 273 ASSIGNED 15TH, 5TH, RETIRED JULY 11TH 2007.

PASSSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 30TH 2021 AT AGE 59.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES A. WEISS JR. #3629 APPT. APRIL 20TH 1970 CLASS 207 ASSIGNED 24TH, 24TH MOUNTED, 6TH MOUNTED, 6TH, 17TH, 1ST MOUNTED, RETIRED APRIL 28TH 1995, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 30TH 2021 AT AGE 75.

RETIRED P/O JAMES T. GRANT #6059 APPT. NOVEMBER 1ST 1965 CLASS 174 ASSIGNED 39TH, TRANSIT, 12TH, 18TH C.C.T.V., RETIRED AUGUST 14TH 1986.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1961-1964. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 17TH 2022 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED DET. SHELTON BROWN #856 APPT. JULY 25TH 1955 CLASS 125 ASSIGNED 31ST, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, HOMICIDE. HE WAS SHOT IN LINE OF DUTY IN 1966 RETURNED AFTER THE SHOOTING AND SERVED IN HOMICIDE UNTIL HE RETIRED ON DECEMBER 4TH 1976.

HE PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 2ND 2021 AT AGE 96. SHELTON AND HIS WIFE PHYLLIS WERE MARRIED FOR 75 YEARS, THEY HAVE THREE CHILDREN, EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN, AND 15 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN.

RETIRED P/O JAMES T. STEPHENSON #299 THEN #6105 APPT. APRIL 7TH 1958 FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE THAN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. ASSIGNED 7TH, RETIRED APRIL 29TH 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMEBER 3RD 2021 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED THEODORE CHERRINGTON #1153 APPT. OCT. 24TH 1960 CLASS 151, ASSIGNED 24TH, 25TH, 18TH, RETIRED AUGUST 15TH 1971 S/C DIS. , ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 4TH 2021 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O NATHANIEL CHATMAN JR. #6715 APPT. JANUARY 19TH 1988 CLASS 275 ASSIGNED 14TH RETIRED JANUARY 1ST 2008.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 3RD 2021 AT AGE 73.

RETIRED P/O EDWARD G. STEIN #2755 APPOINTED JANUARY 9TH 1954 CLASS 114 ASSIGNED 35TH, 15TH, RETIRED NOVEMBER 21ST 1971 S/C DIS. PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 30TH 2021 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED P/O JOHN T. MARTIN #7014 APPT. FEB. 19TH 1974 CLASS 232 ASSIGNED 18TH, 35TH, AIRPORT, RETIRED DEC. 30TH 1998.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 6TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O KIMM MARIE KLEPOSKI #6333 APPT. JANUARY 8TH 1990 CLASS 286 ASSIGNED TACTICAL, 24TH, TRAFFIC, RETIRED MARCH 15TH 2019. WIFE OF DET. DAVID SMITH #8127 ASSIGNED C.D.D., DAUGHTER OF RETIRED DEC. P/O RAYMOND KLEPOSKI #9615, NIECE OF RETIRED LT. HENRY DUGAN, RETIRED DET. BRIDGETTE BONATSOS, RETIRED P/O MICHAEL BONATSOS, CHEMISTRY MGN. ED DUGAN, COUSIN OF DET. PAUL DUGAN, P/O LISA DUGAN, P/O MICHAEL DEVLIN, P/O RICHARD DEVLIN, P/O PAMELA JOHNCOLA, RET. P/O MICHAEL JOHNCOLA, P/O MATTHEW RAUDENBUSH, P/O RICHARD DEVLIN JR., P/O JENNIFER DEVLIN, P/O KIMM MARIE KLEPOSKI PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 57.

RETIRED P/O ALAN B. LIPPEN #3540 APPT. MAY 24TH 1976 CLASS 236 ASSIGNED 25TH RETIRED JUNE 24TH 1996. ALSO SERVED U.S. ARMY VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANCIS CARROLL #8096 APPT. AUGUST 5TH 1974 CLASS 233, ASSIGNED 6TH, RADIO, 15TH, JUVENILE AID DIV. , CENTRAL DET. DIV., MAJOR CRIMES, RETIRED DECEMBER 13TH 2013.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 67.

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RETIRED P/O ROCCO R. CARANGI #1577 APPT. AUGUST 18TH 1973 CLASS 229 ASSIGNED 19TH, A.C.T. 1, 19TH , PISTOL RANGE, RETIRED DECEMBER 31ST 2004.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 12TH 2021 AT AGE 75.

RET. P/O CHARLES F. WINDISCH #2758 APPT. NOVEMBER 1, 1950 ASSIGNED 26TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, RETIRED FEBRUARY 3RD 1979.

SERVED CAPITOL POLICE 1979-1993, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WW II. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 11TH 2022 AT AGE 94.

RETIRED P/O DAVID CHASE #1867 APPT. FEB. 10TH 1964 CLASS 165 ASSIGNED 17TH, 19TH, 18TH, RETIRED AUGUST 30TH 1989.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 13TH 2021 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED DEPUTY SHERIFF MARK JORDAN APPT. AUGUST 14TH 1995 RETIRED OCTOBER 31ST 2020.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 23RD 2021 AT AGE 65.

RETIRED C/I JOSEPH ORBELL APPT. SEPT 4TH 1956 CLASS 130 ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL, N.C.D.D., W.D.D., 22ND, C.C.D., PATROL BUREAU, S.I.B., SPECIAL PATROL, COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TRAINING BUREAU, STAFF SERVICE RETIRED, SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 24TH 2021 AT AGE 87.

RET. SGT. FRANK PRONIO #6615 APPT. AIRPORT POLICE MAY 20TH 1960, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. SEPTEMBER 7TH 1965 CLASS 172 ASSIGNED 19TH, AIRPORT, EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN, RETIRED MARCH 10TH 1987. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 16TH 2021 AT AGE 85.

RETIRED DETECTIVE ANDREW ADAMS #857 APPT. JULY 13TH 1977 CLASS 242, ASSIGNED 4TH, 23RD, 2ND, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIV.. RETIRED DEC. 9TH 2008.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 22ND 2021 AT AGE 68.

RETIRED DETECTIVE GERALD LYNCH SR. #245 APPT. FEB. 21ST 1978 CLASS 245 ASSIGENED 14TH, 9TH, NARCOTICS, CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIV., MAJOR CRIMES, F.B.I. TASK FORCE, HOMICIDE. RETIRED NOVEMBER 2ND 2009.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 19TH 2021 AT AGE 67.

ACTIVE DUTY P/O PELLUM COAXUM JR. #9456 APPT. MARCH 20TH 1989 CLASS 278, ASSIGNED 35TH, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2021 AT AGE 56.

RETIRED DETECTIVE ROBERT WILLIAM SEARLES #9123 APPT. SEPTEMBER 25TH 1967 CLASS 186 ASSIGNED 17TH, 1ST, SOUTH DET., RETIRED NOV. 15 1989.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY, BROTHER OF RETIRED P/O WILLIAM SEARLES #5848. RET. DET ROBERT SEARLES PASSED AWAY ON NOV. 27TH AT AGE 77.

RETIRED P/O THOMAS MURPHY #5315 APPT. FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE THAN PHILADELPHIA POLICE MARCH 20TH 1967 CLASS 183 ASSIGNED TRANSIT UNIT RETIRED JANUARY 6TH 1989.

PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 23RD 2021 AT AGE 79.

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RETIRED P/O WILLIAM W. "BILLY" GILLESPIE #6900 APPT. DEC. 6TH 1965 ASSIGNED 17TH, 39TH, TRANSIT, 15TH, 90TH , RETIRED FEB. 1ST 1988.

ALSO SERVED SCHOOL POLICE, FATHER OF RETIRED P/O KRISTINE AMATO #6900, FATHER-IN-LAW OF DENNIS AMATO #4962 ASSIGNED TO FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT. RET. P/O WILLIAM GILLESPIE PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 28TH 2021 AT AGE 78 RETIRED P/O FRANK J. YANNONE JR. #7523 APPT. MARCH 3RD 1986 CLASS 267 ASSIGNED 17TH, 25TH, 2ND, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 6TH 2007 PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 28TH 2021 AT AGE 70.

RETIRED CAPTAIN RICHARD B. COSTELLO #61 APPT. JUNE 18TH 1973 CLASS 229, ASSIGNED 22ND, RESEARCH AND PLANNING, COMMAND INSPECTION BUREAU, MGNT. REVIEW, 90TH, SHOT IN LINE OF DUTY 1973, RETIRED JANUARY 22ND 2008.

SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF OUR MICHAEL G. LUTZ LODGE #5 PHILADELPHIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 1988-1990 AND AGAIN 19942002, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021 AT AGE 70.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH R. KRYOWICZ #4466 APPT. APRIL 4TH 1962 CLASS 155 ASSIGNED 15TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 15TH 1982, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 28TH 2021 AT AGE 91.

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RETIRED P/O ROBERT ORTIZ SR. #6010 APPT. FEB. 14TH 1974 CLASS 239 ASSIGNED 9TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, FOOT TRAFFIC, RETIRED ON OCT. 30TH 1998.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1969-1971. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 2ND 2021 AT AGE 71.

RETIRED SGT. FRED WESTERMAN #533 APPT. JANUARY 4TH 1971 ASSIGNED 17TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, A.C.T. II, NORTH CENTRAL DET. DIV., M.I.U., WEST DET. DIV. HOMICIDE, ETHICS ACCOUNTABILITY, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1988.

PASSED AWAY ON SEPT. 1ST 1988 AT AGE 82.

RETIRED P/O LEONARD GINCHEREAU SR. #9891 APPT. FEB. 26TH 1996 CLASS 315 ASSIGNED 39TH, 15TH, 7TH, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 14TH 2018, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 3RD 2021 AT AGE 67.

RETIRED SGT. STEPHEN NEJMAN #560 APPT. AUGUST 1ST 1960 AT AGE 19 POLICE OFFICER 1, ASSIGNED 26TH, JANUARY 20TH 1971 PROMOTED TO SGT. ASSIGNED TO 24TH, RETIRED FEB. 28TH 2002.

PASSED AWAY ON DEC. 7TH 2021 AT AGE 79.

RETIRED P/O RAYMOND D'AMBROSIO #3147 APPT. MAY 13TH 1963 ASSIGNED AIRPORT GUARD THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE AUGUST 5TH 1968 ASSIGNED AIRPORT, EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN, RETIRED MARCH 12TH 1993 THEN SERVED D.E.A., PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 8TH 2021 AT AGE 92.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT KOENIG #291 APPT. JULY 20TH 1953 CLASS 108 ASSIGNED FOOT TRAFFIC, TASK FORCE, 16TH, RETIRED APRIL 13TH 1993 ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 92.

RETIRED P/O STEPHEN CLANCY #7200 APPT. JULY 6TH 1977 CLASS 241 ASSIGNED 16TH, 9TH, 14TH, TRANSITCANINE, RETIRED JULY 17TH 2002, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 8TH 2021 AT AGE 72.

RETIRED DETECTIVE JOHN "JACK" DAUTRICH #9081 APPT. AUGUST 13TH 1962 CLASS 157, ASSIGNED 25TH, CENTRAL DETECTIVES, POLICE ACADEMY, NORTHWEST DETECTIVES, REPORTS CONTROL. RETIRED DECEMBER 31ST 1986, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 18TH 2021 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED SGT. NICHOLAS J. FEOLI #570 APPT. MARCH 11TH 1963 CLASS 162 ASSIGNED 7TH, 35TH, 9TH, TASK FORCE, 2ND, NORTHWEST DET., RETIRED DECEMBER 24TH 1985, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 9TH 2021 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O RAYMOND JOHNSON #5065 APPT. OCT. 16TH 1989 CLASS 284 ASSIGNED 7TH, RETIRED AUGUST 30TH 2013, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 10TH 2021 AT AGE 63.

RETIRED POLICE COMMISSIONER RICHARD NEAL SR. APPT. APRIL 2ND 1962 CLASS 155 ASSIGNED 12TH, S.I.S., 22ND, 23RD, 26TH, 19TH, 18TH, A.C.T.II, 17TH, 35TH, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIV., PATROL BUREAU, APPT. POLICE COMMISSIONER AUGUST 20TH 1992, RETIRED FEBRUARY 18TH 1999.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED P/O RICHARD M. WATERS #6349 APPT. FEB. 19TH 2001 CLASS 333 ASSIGNED CENTER CITY DISTRICT, 22ND, IMPOUND, RETIRED NOVEMBER 4TH 2011, SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1968-2000, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 11TH 2021 AT AGE 73.

RETIRED P/O RICHARD ATLEE #1424 APPT. AUGUST 2ND 1965 CLASS 171 ASSIGNED 15TH RETIRED OCTOBER 2ND 1994.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 17TH 2021 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH SURINA #5610 APPT. OCTOBER 2ND 1972 CLASS 228 ASSIGNED 5TH, 23RD, 12TH, 5TH, 14TH, 16TH, 2ND, RETIRED MAY 3RD 1999, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 101ST AIRBORN. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 7TH 2021 AT AGE 74.

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RETIRED P/O HARRY RINGHEISER #5778 APPT. JANUARY 3RD 1966 CLASS 176 ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 7TH, RETIRED MAY 26TH 1992, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 20TH 2021 AT AGE 80.

RETIRED LT. GRIXBIE STEPHENS #115 APPT. JANUARY 15TH 1968 FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE, THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE JULY 19TH 1972 ASSIGNED 90TH, JUVENILE AID DIVSION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 9TH, POLICE ACADEMY, 23RD, MGNT. REVIEW BUREAU, RETIRED FEB. 25TH 1994, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 24TH 2021 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED P/O JOHN J. CANNON #1402 APPT. JULY 28TH 1986 CLASS 269.

ASSIGNED 25TH, PATROL BUREAU, FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION UNIT, RETIRED JUNE 5TH 2020.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 26TH AT AGE 68.

RETIRED P/O PAUL NATALI # 5656 APPT. FEB. 3RD 1969 CLASS 212 ASSIGNED 4TH, 15TH, 16TH RETIRED DECEMBER 18TH 1990.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY VIETNAM, PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 28TH 2021 AT AGE 74.

RETIRED SGT. ROBERT J. McGURK #8671 APPT. DECEMBER 3RD 1973 CLASS 231 ASSIGNED 18TH, 3RD, 17TH, 18TH, 92ND, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 30TH 2003.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 1ST 2022 AT AGE 74.

RETIRED P/O LAURENCE SULLIVAN #2598 APPT. NOV. 30TH 1953 CLASS 113 ASSIGNED 35TH, HIGHWAY PATROL, RETIRED OCTOBER 1ST 1982.

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 2ND 2022 AT AGE 94. GRANDFATHER OF P/O BRYAN SULLIVAN #6737 ASSIGNED TO 17TH. 126

RETIRED P/O PATRICIA JASEY #6504 THEN #1864 APPT. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS CLERK SEPTEMBER 12TH 1958, PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. JUNE 1ST 1970, ASSIGNED JUVENILE AID DIVISION, MAJOR INVESTIGATION DIVISION, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 16TH. RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988.

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 5TH 2022 AT AGE 80. MOTHER-IN-LAW OF RETIRED POLICE COMMISSIONER RICHARD ROSS.

RETIRED SGT. LARRY CLINKSCALE #8869 APPT. JULY 7TH 1969 CLASS 197 ASSIGNED 17TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 39TH, 19TH, POLICE ACADEMY RETIRED JANUARY 31ST 2003.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1961-1963. BROTHER OF RETIRED DECEASED SGT. JOHN CLINKSCALE #396 LAST ASSIGNED HIGHWAY PATROL. SGT. LARRY CLINKSCALE PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 9TH 2022 AT AGE 78.

RETIRED P/O ALBERT R. DEBIASE #3939 APPT. JUNE 18TH 1990 CLASS 291 ASSIGNED 26TH, 2ND, MARINE UNIT, RETIRED SEPT. 22ND 2021.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 11TH 2022 AT AGE 55.

RETIRED DET. CHARLES McKEE #3299 APPT. AUGUST 22ND 1960 CLASS 149 ASSIGNED 35TH, WEST DET. DIV., NORTHEAST DET., DIV., RETIRED MAY 14TH 1981.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIRFORCE 1958-1960.

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 9TH 2022 AT AGE 84.

RETIRED P/O CHESTER WNEK #6822 APPT. FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE FEB. 20TH 1961 THEN PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT. JUNE 1ST 1972 ASSIGNED 92ND ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON DEC. 24TH 2021 AT AGE 93.

ACTIVE DUTH P/O KEVIN DOERR #3139 APPT. NOVEMBER 17TH 2008 CLASS 355 ASSIGNED 25TH, 2ND, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 9TH AT AGE 46.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

RETIRED P/O WILLIAM "BILL" MYERS #7462 APPT. NOV. 15TH 1966 CLASS 181 ASSIGNED 23RD, FOOT TRAFFIC, SERVED BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICE AND FIRE CREDIT UNION. RETIRED MARCH 22ND 1988, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 10TH 2022 AT AGE 86.

RETIRED P/O FRANK J. RAPINESI #5611 APPT. AUGUST 1ST 1959 CLASS 143 ASSIGNED 38TH-18TH, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, FOOT TRAFFIC, 17TH. RETIRED FEBRUARY 6TH 1977.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1948-1952.

PASSED AWAY JANUARY 18TH 2022 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED P/O GARY HUGHES #2810 APPT. FEB. 16TH 1982 CLASS 258 ASSIGNED 39TH, CIVIL AFFAIRS, NARCOTICS FIELD UNIT- SOUTH, 19TH, LABOR RELATIONS, RETIRED JUNE 18TH 2012 AT AGE 62 PASSED AWAY JANUARY 5TH, 2022.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES J. REINHARDT #6618 APPT. SEPT. 7TH 1965 CLASS 172, ASSIGNED 25TH, FOOT TRAFFIC, RETIRED OCTOBER 5TH 1990, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY 1959-1965.

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 17TH 2022 AT AGE 81.

RETIRED INSPECTOR DAVID MORRELL APPT. JUNE 6TH 1960 FAIRMOUNT PARK POLICE THAN PHILADELPHIA POLICE JULY 1972 ASSIGNED 93RD, 90TH, POLICE RADIO, 5TH, 26TH, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, CIVIL AFFAIRS DIVISION, INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, RETIRED DEC. 27TH 1993. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 15TH 2022 AT AGE 83.

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RETIRED P/O JAMES R. MARVEL #1608 APPT. SEPTEMBER 25TH 1967 CLASS 186, ASSIGNED 18TH, MOBILE COMMUNICATION. RETIRED JANUARY 21ST 1987.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED JANUARY 12TH 2022 AT AGE 87.

RETIRED P/O JOSEPH H. MATKOVIC #6937 APPT. DECEMBER 1ST 1965 CLASS 175 ASSIGNED 17TH, 90TH RETIRED FEBRUARY 8TH 1991.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY 1962-1964.

PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 18TH 2022 AT AGE 83.

RETIRED CAPTAIN PETER SISTO JR. APPT. PHILADELPHIA POLICE JANUARY 30TH 1956 CLASS 128 ASSIGNED 1ST, THAN TRANSFERED TO SHERIFF OFFICE SEPTEMBER 3RD 1961, RETIRED DECEMBER 1ST 1991.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 22ND 2022 AT AGE 89.

RETIRED P/O FRANK T. TAGGART #5311 APPT. MARCH 24TH 1957 CLASS 139 ASSIGNED SUBWAY, FOOT TRAFFIC, CIVIL AFFAIRS, RETIRED AUGUST 11TH 1987.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 19TH 2022 AT AGE 91.

RETIRED LT. DONALD NYPOWER #273 APPT. JANUARY 6TH 1958 CLASS 138 ASSIGNED SUBWAY, 14TH, CRIMINAL RECORDS, 4TH, RETIRED FEBRUARY 24TH 1980.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 25TH 2022.

RETIRED P/O JOHN FRONCZEK #4108 APPT. NOVEMBER 11TH 1969 CLASS 201 ASSIGNED 35TH, CANINE, TRANSIT, 14TH, A.C.T. IV, TRANSIT, RETIRED SEPTEMBER 13TH 1988.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1964-1968.

PASSED AWAY ON DECEMBER 22ND 2021 AT AGE 76.

RETIRED P/O CHARLES FAIRBURN # 2366 APPT. OCTOBER 28TH 1958 CLASS 141 ASSIGNED 6TH, 2ND, TOW SQUAD, RETIRED MAY 8TH 1981.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 12TH 2022 AT AGE 88.

RETIRED LT. JUDE WALSH #310 APPT. JUNE 6TH 1960 CLASS 146 ASSIGNED 23RD, 14TH, NORTH CENTRAL DETECTIVE DIV., 7TH, POLICE ACADEMY. RETIRED NOVEMBER 25TH 1977.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 21ST 2022 AT AGE 83.

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RETIRED SGT. EDWARD MOORE #8638 APPT. MARCH 1 1971 CLASS 218 ASSIGNED COMMUNITY RELATIONS, DIGNITARY PROTECTION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, 5TH, ADVANCED TRAINING UNIT. RETIRED NOVEMBER 4TH 1998.

PASSED AWAY ON JANAUARY 11TH 2022 AT AGE 72

RETIRED P/O LOUIS H. NOGOWSKI #3084 APPT. JUNE 16TH 1981 CLASS 253 ASSIGNED 22ND, 24TH, 26TH, 15TH, 5TH. RETIRED FEBRUARY 4TH 2009. ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 27TH 2022 AT AGE 66.

RET. CAPTAIN BERNARD O'DONNELL APPT. SHERIFF OFFICE OCTOBER 28TH 1968 ASSIGNED FUGITIVE TASK FORCE, DETAILED UNITED STATES MARSHALL, RETIRED JANUARY 1ST 2007.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, VIETNAM AND UNITED STATES ARMY. FATHER OF SGT. MEGAN CUNNINGHAM #236 ASSIGNED PHILADELPHIA POLICE OVERTIME MANAGEMENT UNIT. CAPTAIN BERNARD O'DONNELL PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 31ST 2022

RETIRED P/O MICHAEL BURNS #6203 APPT. MARCH 6TH 1966 CLASS 178 ASSIGNED TASK FORCE, 9TH, 8TH, RETIRED MARCH 6TH 1996, ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES ARMY. PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 29TH 2022 AT AGE 77.

RETIRED P/O ROBERT J. PINE #9841 APPT. NOVEMBER 1ST 1971 CLASS 224 ASSIGNED 23RD, 1ST PC, JUVENILE AID DIVISION, RETIRED JANUARY 27TH, 1998.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES NAVY, PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 27TH 2022 AT AGE 76.

ACTIVE DUTY DEATHS ACTIVE DUTY P/O PELLUM COAXUM JR. #9456 DOB: 04/09/1963 DOD: 11/14/2021 APPT: 03/20/1989 CLASS 278 ASSIGNED 35TH, NARCOTICS STRIKE FORCE, PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2021 AT AGE 56.

ACTIVE DUTY P/O KEVIN DOERR #3139 DOB: 08/14/1975 DOD: 01/09/2022 APPT: 11/17/25TH, 2ND, 2008 ASSN: 25TH, 2ND, CLASS 355 PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 9TH AT AGE 46.

ALSO SERVED UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

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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!

E-MAIL TO: louis.campione@phila.gov

The following obituary was submitted by: Name of Police Officer/Sheriff 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

You may also call Lou Campione at (215) 823-9828 if you would prefer to speak with someone.

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