Peace Officer - WINTER 2021

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WINTER 2021, Vol. 30, No. 1

BACK BLUE the

VEGA FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Peace Officer

The Thin Blue Line Between Crime and Society

The Peace Officer is the official publication of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5, 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154. Phone: (215) 629-3600 ~ Fax: (215) 6295736, www.fop5.org.

The Fraternal Order of Police is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to a membership of 14,000 Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers, their families and 7,000 Associate Members.

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ABOUT THE COVER: May 18th, 2021 is the next municipal primary election in the city of Philadelphia. Polls will be open from 7am-8pm and it is vitally important that each and every one of us gets out and votes for Carlos Vega for District Attorney.

For Advertisement in the Peace Officer Call:

IN THIS ISSUE President’s Message ............................................. 4 Advertisers Index ................................................. 6 Letters to the Editor ............................................ 8 Hero’s Ballroom .................................................... 47 Retirement ............................................................. 70 LEHB ....................................................................... 76 HELP ....................................................................... 79 Hero’s Lounge........................................................ 83 Member Advertiser Pages .................................. 85 Police Officers Memorial Page..........................104 Obituaries ..............................................................107 Active Duty Deaths ..............................................113

Shannon Pisarek - (215) 629-3625 Scott Bradley - (267) 688-3629 ~~~~~~~~~ PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE John Hoyt, Editor Chairman, Publications Committee Jim Wheeler, Contributing Editor CONTrIBUTINg STAff:

Special Thanks to our Photographers: Charlie Marsden, Jaci Downs

VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 18th

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LODGE 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE John McNesby, President

Two of the most important things on the radar are your contract and the upcoming District Attorney’s race.

The contract can wait until the next issue.

This DA race cannot.

Simple and to the point, this guy is single handedly destroying the city. A couple of years ago it was just the FOP out there alone, banging our chest and screaming .

Now the outcry is coming from every neighborhood, and city residents are seeing firsthand what is taking place in their community.

People are losing family members, husbands, wives and young children.

As I write this we just reached 100 homicides. Unacceptable period.

It is time for city leaders to step up and take action.

Prayer vigils will not work, you cannot pray your way out. Community “buy in” has hit a brick wall. The “pandemic” is not the reason people are shooting each other.

The cooperation between the different departments is non existent .

Weekly meetings after a deadly weekend won’t work.

The criminal element on the street know that there is zero consequences for carrying a gun, committing a crime or even a murder.

Four years of social experiments need to come to an end.

The leadership in the city needs to push back against this defense attorney masquerading as a DA. Simply put we need to let the officers do the job they have been doing and we need to keep these criminals in jail.

Give the officers the support we need. Let us do the job. PUSH BACK and TAKE BACK this city.

The best and only choice for DA is Carlos Vega.

Make the switch to democrat (we will switch you back) Have your entire household vote.

Tell everyone you know.

The future of the City and the safety of the officers is at stake.

VEGA FOR DA period.

BE SAFE

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Advertisers Index ATTORNEY’S McMonagle, Perri, McHugh, Mischak .................. 69 McCullough & McLaughlin ........102 Abel Law Group ........................ 97 Diane L. Hlywiak ....................... 33 Willig, Williams & Davidson ...... 50 Hoffman, Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch ....................................IFC

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

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Northeast Express Car Wash .....

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

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

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BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS Firstrust .................................... BC Phila. Federal Credit Union........ 56 Police & Fire Federal Credit Union ......................... 41 Assured Mtg Solutions .............. 21

FINANCIAL PLANNING PWA Financial...........................IBC Keven Hughes CPA .................... 78 Heisler/Hughes Financial Group ...................................... 78 Brad Nyce Nationwide ............... 25 Costello Asst. Mgmt ..................102 Valley Financial Group............... 11 Joe Rossa Wealth Coach............ 93 FURNITURE, FLOORING & CARPETS Liberty Floor Covering ............... 88 Grossmans Furniture................. 59

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FUNERAL HOMES/ CEMETERY Archdiocese Cemetery .............. 29 Burns Funeral Home ................. 67 Givnish Funeral Homes ............. 51

HEALTH Columbus Laser Vision .............. 49 Today’s Eyewear........................ 82 PA Dental Implants ................... 42 Academy Injury & Health Ctr..... 23 Livengrin................................... 35 Holy Redemer ........................... 68 Flex Nutrition Center.................103 Mayfair Family Dentistry........... 14

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JEWELERS Somerton Jewelers.................... 65 MOVING Riley Moving and Storage.......... 32

OTHER ADVERTISERS Delaware Val. Sports Ctr............ 68 Eberhart’s Embroidery .............. 81 Stein’s Florist ............................ 81 Wade Agency ............................ 77 Liberty Mutual .......................... 13 Police Beneficiary Assoc............ 72 The New DeLia’s........................ 95 Martina White ..........................102

Matt Maloney-Affinity .............. 43 Matt Maloney - Medicare ......... 52 Street Road Ins.......................... 84 Phila. Emerald Society............... 55 Mary DeMaryo Book................. 99 AT&T FirstNet ........................62-63 M Riley Book ............................ 98 DF Pace.....................................101 Monster Shredder..................... 54 POLICE PLAQUES, ETC Berbin Insignia .......................... 71 Joe Long Awards ....................... 97

PLUMBING Bill Frusco ................................. 73 Reliable Plumbing ..................... 10 PUBLIC ADJUSTERS Acclaim Adjustment Agency......

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SCHOOLS Archbishop Ryan .......................

Archbishop Wood .....................

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Letters to the President . . .

JOHN McNESBY President

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

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

Guards PETER SWERYDA JASON HERNANDEZ

Chaplain LOU CAMPIONE In Memorium, JOE CELLA

Philadelphia Police & Staff, We are devastated to hear of the attacks on Philly Officers and the defund the police movement. We want you to know you are appreciated and that we are sorry for what you all are going through. We support the blue.

Stay safe, Jon, Carrie, Olivia & Michael Tolley ~~~ Dear President McNesby: As President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you and your membership for your September 2020 contributions of $10,000.00 to the State Lodge Political Action Committee Fund.

As you know, the PAC Fund is a critical part of the entire process in which we not only seek legislation for the benefit of our membership and to improve the quality of life for law enforcement officers and their families, but also to stop that legislation which negatively effects our membership.

Your contribution is an example of the unity and fraternalism that exemplifies our great organization to help one another. Again, I thank you and your members for their generosity and commitment to the success of the State FOP Political Action Committee Fund.

Sincerely, Les Neri, President FOP PA State Lodge ~~~ Dear F.O.P. Lodge #5 , I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the donation of women's coats so generously donated to Catholic Social Services, Northeast Family Service Center programs.

During this challenging time, many of our families are struggling and look to our agency for support. Your donation assists in providing hope and encouragement to the community. It is with great appreciation that I accept your gift of generosity and kindness. Be assured of my prayers at this time.

With a Thankful Heart, Beth Wood, MSW, Administrator ~~~ Dear John, Thank you for your support and generosity!

During this Thanksgiving season, among the things I'm so grateful for is your generous support of Nazareth Academy High School. Grateful that you, as a donor, make the dreams of a young girl come true with a Nazareth Academy education and experience.

Your kindness enables us to mold our 354 young girls 8

Letters to the President . . . into life-long learners and to develop them into virtuous leaders of tomorrow. Our girls excel in the classroom, in the community, in front of the bright lights, and on the playing fields.

Our girls' success is dependent on the support that you provide us. For that, we owe you a debt of gratitude. It is my honor to have you as part of the Nazareth Academy High School family. I wish health and happiness to you and your family this year.

Thank you, Denise LePerra, President ~~~

Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association Dear John: On behalf of the entire membership at the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association, I personally thank you and the executive board for the $ 2000.00 donation that you provided to our organization. I think we can both agree that 2020 has been a challenge for all of us involved in public safety, as well as our association whose mission statement is to provide quality rest & rehabilitation standards to all of our responders.

This year with all of the civil unrest that our officers had to endure during their course of duty, I can only hope that our presence on some very long extended details, gave them some comfort during some long tours and extended hours of service.

Once again, thank you for your support of our volunteer members over the years. In closing we would like to wish the entire membership of the FOP a Safe & more importantly a Healthy 2021 Best regards, Greg Masi, Chief (Ret. Sgt. Phila. PD) ~~~

Dear President McNesby: As President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you and your membership for your January 2021 contributions of $15,000.00 to the State Lodge Political Action Committee Fund.

As you know, the PAC Fund is a critical part of the entire process in which we not only seek legislation for the benefit of our membership and to improve the quality of life for law enforcement

officers and their families, but also to stop that legislation which negatively affects our membership.

Your contribution is an example of the unity and fraternalism that exemplifies our great organization to help one another. Again, I thank you and your members for their generosity and commitment to the success of the State FOP Political Action Committee Fund.

Sincerely, Les Neri, President FOP PA State Lodge ~~~

Dear Contributors & Supporters: I would like to thank you for making the Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police's 2020 Christmas Program such a huge success.

The PA FOP's Christmas program touched upon many lives in 2020. The program provided gifts, coats and meals for hundreds of FOP and first responder related families, military families and other needy individuals in Pennsylvania, as well as many other states.

You have shown these families and children what the holiday spirit is about, and that there are people who care about them. Without your kindness, we would not have had such an outstanding Christmas Program in 2020.

Thank you again for your kindness and compassion.

Joseph Regan Executive Director ~~~

Dear Members of the FOP Lodge #5, Thank you so much for honoring our family members the way that you did. It was so heart warming.

Thank you!

The Family of William Lyons Badge #5522 ~~~ Dear John, Thank you for your time! We would like to say “Thank You” to the Fraternal Order of Poice for coordinating with LEHB and providing our yearly flu shots! It is a generous gesture to do this and we were treated so politely and professionally by everyone, on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Police Training Center.

As a retiree and senior citizen, it means so much to us...Thank you! Have a happy heathy year.

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VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OF STAFF’S MESSAGE

BY ROOSEVELT POPLAR

Contract

As we all know, 2021 is our ACT 111 contract negotiation hearings with the city of Philadelphia for our bargaining unit members (Police and Deputy Sheriffs).

Be prepared for the show of all shows from the city, and their presentations. For the past year police around the country have been blamed for the past 50 years at least for everything under the sun. it is the police fault that the city school system has failed, it is the police fault that we have poverty and homelessness at an alarming rate, it is the police fault that the crime rate around the country has skyrocketed to numbers never seen before.

Yes, you get my drift, we are the cause and blame for everything that is wrong in society as we know it.

Let us not forget about the politicians that has been leading this country for decades, and has little to show for it, when it comes to the communities, health, education, social security, and a variety of things that law enforcement has absolutely no control over. We elect politicians, year after year with a failing grade, and yet they are the ones making and changing law, changing people lives in ways unimaginable. What are we doing as a whole? With numbers, you have power, when we all can come together and unite as one.

While city council sit back and make $110,000-$1400,00 a year, and watch this city being run down by a DA, whose only agendas are embarrassing the FOP and showing no respect or remorse for the hundreds of murders victims’ families, city councils only concerns are public hearings for the police contracts, and police reform. How about some of you start doing the job you are paid to do

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for a change. Stop jumping on the bandwagon and be the leaders you were voted in to be. It is amazing to see how many have completely turned their backs on law enforcement, until they need law enforcement. Common theme around the country.

Me saying all of this is leading to the most important part of this article.

We have contract hearings coming up very soon, and as you all know, according to the people that sit in city hall, you do not deserve anything that is humanly decent. As a matter of fact, they would like to see you working with the bare minimum of people and equipment. You and your families do not deserve medical coverage that is fitting for survival.

This is basically what we are thought of throughout the city by our politicians.

Now is the time that we all stand up together and show our unity to these people that is totally set on dividing and destroying what we have worked for and will continue to do so.

Come out to the hearings, if you can and make them look you in the face and tell you they want to take everything away from you, that you have worked so hard for.

Bottom line folks, we are in the fight for our lives, and we can only be successful, if we all come together and stay united.

I know lately fraternalism has not meant much, but this time, we need to show the city and all the non-believers what and who we really are for once.

I hope to see you all soon.

Please stay safe and healthy during these challenging times in the world.

Fraternally yours Roosevelt Poplar

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Contract Proposals, Race for District Attorney, and other pressing matters…

by Vice President Steve Weiler

I am hoping that all of you took the time to read the Contract Proposals that the City of Philadelphia countered our proposals for the upcoming negotiations. It is abundantly clear that the City has little or no regard for your position as a police officer in this town. They are literally looking to gut prior contract gains made in previous negotiations as they heel to every progressive position proposed by both our current District Attorney and also by the new progressive members of City Council. They are not even trying to hide the fact that they have contempt for the arbitration system currently in place in the city. They complain loudly that the arbitrators have no business altering the decisions made by the command staff that affect the fairness of discipline when it is meted out. That is the very purpose of a neutral arbitrator; to ferret out unfairness to workers so they have a voice in the process. What you will not see in these arbitration hearing is ANY member of the current Commissioners office or any of the many Deputies working for her making any presentation to the contrary relating to the City Proposals. They will simply follow the “company line” when it comes to negotiations.

One might wonder why they do such things, and the answer is simple. While the Commissioner and the Deputies are all allegedly “police officers” they are not represented by the FOP. They are actually represented by the city as their salary and benefits are part of the Managing Director’s office expenses. That is where their bread is buttered. So, when the call goes out from the FOP asking any and all of you to appear for contract negotiations, I hope that all of your respond enthusiastically and take the time to help us fight for your future.

As far as the District Attorney’s race we are asking you to take very clear action to rid the city of the defense attorney posing as the district attorney. I do not believe I have to go into detail regarding the practices of this office while under the total lack of leadership while

this individual has been at the helm of this office. There is clearly no bond existing between police officers and the attorneys in this office and there will not be as long as “let em go Larry” remains in charge. You must take drastic action and you must do it now to avoid another drastic four years under this imposter.

We are asking all of you to vote for Carlos Vega in the May Democratic Primary. If you are a registered Democratic, you will be able to do that as only Democrats can vote for democratic office seekers. If you are registered as a Republican or event as an Independent, we are asking you to switch your party affiliation to that of the Democrat Party so you can vote for Carlos Vega. You can always switch back after the primary, this is very important, and I hope all of you respond in a positive way in this endeavor.

On a lighter note, the Polar Plunge will be taking place at all the same locations. The only change will be that it will be in April so were hoping this later time frame will bring out an enormous number of participants. Please join us as we celebrate the Polar Plunge and take the baby steps necessary to come out of this pandemic.

In closing, I am asking all of you to take the time and have each other’s back out there as manpower is down and there are less of you out there. Take the necessary precautions relating to Covid-19 and if we can be of any help to anyone out there, do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time, day or night. If you leave a message on my desk phone at 215-629-3611 (even at 3am) I can guarantee you that your call will be answered within 24 hours.

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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

BY JOHN MCGRODY

For Philadelphia Police Officers and your families, the challenges are daily, the challenges are considerable and the challenges are real. You face physical danger, city leaders that have little respect for the job you do and the controlling institutions in society that have seemingly decided overnight that the Police are the bad guys.

We continue to fight the unscrupulous and dishonest leadership in the District Attorneys Office that favors criminals over our city neighborhoods, crime victims and our police officers. This office is bent on destroying the careers of Philadelphia Police Officers in their quest to provide aid and comfort to the criminals who prey on our communities.

Everyone NEEDS to vote for Carlos Vega in the May Primary election.

The majority of City Council works against the best interests of Philadelphia Police Officers and their families. City Council passed a bill last year attempting to diminish our right to collectively bargain for you and your families for your hard-earned wages, benefits and conditions of employment. This bill is contrary to the Pennsylvania Act 111 statute which governs our collective bargaining for the last half century. The FOP sued to stop this attack on our bargaining rights

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and I’m happy to report that a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge ruled against the city’s objections to our lawsuit several days ago. So, you will have your day in court on this assault on our all-important bargaining rights.

As you know, we are again in a contract year and we have a tremendous fight on our hands. The city proposals would be laughable if they weren’t such an extreme assault on you and your families. They are targeting your wages, your benefits and your working conditions. They are coming hard at our long fought right to enable you and your family to decide for yourself where you live. They want to revoke residency. They are also looking to dismantle overtime rules and they are looking to undo the protections against unwarranted discipline that we now have. The want to upend everything and take away your rights.

The upcoming contract process is absolutely a serious assault on you and your families We will need all hands on deck to combat this. Please be at the ready.

In the interim, stay safe and watch your back.

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Legislative and Political Updates Vice President’s Report

by Nick DeNofa

Call to Action for ALL FOP Lodge #5 members that live in the city of Philadelphia.

You must be a REGISTERED DEMOCRAT to Vote for the next District Attorney and other important offices in the Primary Election on Tuesday May 18, 2020.

Don’t waste your Vote as a registered Republican for this Primary Election. You can easily change your registration to Democrat online and change back after the Primary. We need all of our FOP members to Vote this year- NO EXCUSES. This is too important for the future of Philadelphia. We must FIRE KRASNER!

You can easily register to vote, change your party registration, update your contact information, request your Mail-In Ballot or download a paper registration form to mail on this website: www.votespa.com IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH 30, 2021 ~ Early In-Person Voting Opens for Primary Election April 15, 2021 ~ Mail-In Ballots will be mailed out to Voters

MAY 3, 2021 ~ Last Day to Register to Vote or Change Party Registration MAY 11, 2021 ~ Last Day to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot to Vote by mail

MAY 18, 2021 ~ Primary Election Day and Deadline for Mail-In Ballots If you are currently not enrolled, please consider enrolling in our payroll deduction PAC Fund. Your financial contribution can be as minimal as $3.00 to as much as you can afford to give. This money is vital for our political activity as a union. Your support is appreciated.

Check out our website at www.fop5.org for our list of candidates we are endorsing for the 2021 Primary Election in the next few weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 215-629-3633 or ndenofa@fop5.org.

I would like to give a special thank you to Kevin Dunphy, Marty Malloy, Brian Lawless and Police Officer Brian Hilbert from Dunphy Ford, which is located at 7700 Frankford Avenue, for donating 10,000 masks to our FOP members.

Stay Safe!

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Recording Secretary’s Message

by John Hoyt

The most important political fight the FOP and its members have ever faced lay ahead of us. There has never been a local political figure more destructive than current district attorney Larry Krasner. The request I’m going to make of you in this fight will make some of you uncomfortable, but I assure you it is the only path to defeating him in his upcoming reelection bid. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, there is an unavoidable, immutable truth about the politics of Philadlephia. It is a democratic city. If you’re not a registered Democrat, you don’t have a say. Now that’s not to say that there is anything wrong with voting republican, or voting republican out of a sense of political belief or principle.

However, there is a mathematical truth that runs absolutely counter to that political principle. That mathematical truth is that a re-

publican vote in the election for district attorney is a vote for Larry Krasner. We need our members voting for democratic opposition to Krasner. It’s that simple.

If our line of work has taught us anything it is that sound tactics and strategy can win the day. That is all this request is asking of you. Not a compromise of your political beliefs.

Not a straight democratic vote. Not even a lifetime of democratic registration. What we are asking is consideration of a strategy that can work. Loyalty to ones believes and values is admirable, but so is loyalty to ones family, friends, and neighbors. We are asking you to please not allow yourself to be shut out of this fight. Please register Democrat, get in the fray, and vote for the future of this department and this city.

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The Fraternal Order of Police`Lodge #5 7C Lounge is once again open for business.

Initially we started at twentyfive percent capacity and hopefully by the time you are reading this article we are at minimum fifty percent, if not a hundred percent.

If you live in Philadelphia, you personally know the importance of the upcoming election for the Office of District Attorney. The FOP has been kindly requesting members who are registered as a Republican to make the switch to Democrat, in order to VOTE for Carlos VEGA in the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Unlike the current DA, Carlos VEGA, endorsed by the FOP, is the only QUALIFIED candidate running for DA, so please encourage family, friends, and coworkers to VOTE VEGA FOR DA. It’s time to restore confidence in the Philly Judicial System.

The City of Philadelphia continues to push this archaic OnePhilly payroll system. As I mentioned in my previous article, the city has entered into settlement conferences with the FOP, however the City is not negotiating in good faith. Their proposal does not mirror anything in the FOP’s proposal. The city ultimately wishes to set up a grievance system very similar to the Heart & Lung process. The city claims it will create a web based “Claim Portal” where you will have up to sixty days to make a claim. At the conclusion of the notification period, the city has thirty days to notified the President of the FOP, John McNesby with a summary of reported complaints. Then the city requested thirty to sixty days to set up a “Consolidated Meeting” to resolve the member’s issue. If the issue is resolved, the city will make its “BEST EFFORT” to make the member whole within two pay periods. My question, hasn’t the city’s “BEST EFFORT” been proven to be a farce to members currently dealing with OnePhilly issues? If not resolved, the city requested an additional one hundred and twenty days to enter into a “Consolidated Arbitration” where the issue should come to some conclusion. However, the city has no intentions of accepting responsibility, because nowhere in their proposal does it mention interest payments for monies delayed due to their miscalculations. We will keep you posted on the ongoing events regarding OnePhilly.

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relative to OnePhilly. I submitted an email regarding a member’s payroll issue to some folks of importance that included a Deputy Commissioner to his unliking. I won’t get into the specifics of the conversation but my hitch and reason for submitting the email was due to his unacceptable response to a prior email concerning a member’s issue. I’ll paraphrase, but it was something to the effect of we are aware of your issue, but there is no timeline when it will be resolved. That’s what the city considers their “BEST EFFORT!” Unfortunately, their “BEST EFFORTS” were directed towards me, by reporting false claims describing my email as disparaging. With all the hostility aim towards police nowadays, the least the City can do, is pay every member what is due to them whether actively working or in injured on duty status. Is this too much to ask?

While on the subject of the city’s “BEST EFFORTS,” expect the same effort on the city’s behalf in negotiating our new contract. Their “BEST EFFORTS” will include attempts to weaken the FOP’s position based on today’s law enforcement climate as they echo “DEFUND THE POLICE and / or REALLOCATION” sentiments. The city hopes to make collective bargaining a thing of the past. What’s at stake? Everything, to name a few, your medical benefits, residency, your raises, and your rights. The FOP will go above and beyond our “BEST EFFORTS” to get you a fair contract. So we ask each and every one of you to make your “BEST EFFORTS” to attend the contract hearings and make your presence known. We will keep you posted on the pending hearing dates.

In the meantime, please continue to email any OnePhilly Payroll issues to police.payroll@phila.gov, then CC Philadelphia Police Department Fiscal Officer at Finance, Sabrinea.Wallace@phila.gov, and Philadelphia Police Lieutenant, Liaison for OnePhilly James.Ferguson@phila.gov. Include my email as well, wsierra@fop5.org so I can add you to our growing list of OnePhilly Complaints. Also, all requests for employment verifications must be submitted to police.payroll@phila.gov. Allegedly it is a complicated process and only one person in Police Finance, who has been on a COVID19 restricted work schedule, is qualified to perform those duties.

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Prosecution by District Attorneys is no longer a foregone conclusion in Philadelphia….

by Mike Trask, Financial Secretary

Everyone knew when the current district attorney was elected that dark days were ahead. He further made it abundantly clear of his motives when after a few days into his new role, he fired over 30 of the top prosecutors in the office. He claimed it was “the prerogative of the new boss”, but in actuality, new bosses take the time to review the staff of any program they take over and evaluate their effectiveness accordingly. In this instance, it was almost immediate, as if he was settling old scores for cases he had lost when he went up against these Assistant DA’s.

We now need all of you to take an aggressive stance this election cycle. For those of you registered Democrats, please vote for Carlos Vega. For those of you who are registered Republicans, we need you to easily switch your party to Democrat and to please cast your vote for Carlos Vega. It’s a simple process of only a few clicks…. And nothing could be more crucial in these trying times. https://link.edgepilot.com/ s/f4db9a80/qR5SIJZI7EWCsCk9WdCnRg?u=http://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/ Remember this, we are trying to rid this

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city of the man who covered the Wall of Remembrance. In case you don’t know of this, the wall is adorned with photos of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this city and was completely covered up recently by a large banner. His staff made it happen, skirting around some lame political excuses & offering no explanation beforehand, but he backed them up for what they did, with no regard of how this would be perceived. He could care less about us while we’re alive, let alone for those who gave everything.

This action was so blatant that every FOP social group called here to make their anger known. And most, if not all, then made the effort to post their outrage on their social media pages and also directly to this sham of a man. Thanks to all of you who took that action.

Please be safe out there and back each other up. Safety is important and we need to take care of ourselves, remember the thin blue line. Be there for each other and don’t forget that the FOP will always be here for all of you.

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Disability Corner

by Trustee Terry Reid

On the disability front the sad reality is that if you are an aggressive Police Officer you are more likely to get injured, if that occurs please report it the minute it happens. If you delay reporting the injury your claim could be denied and we would have to go down a long road to have it recognized by the City. If you are currently injured and receiving treatment please remember if you were injured in the performance of your duties and your injury is classified as a heart and lung you have the right to move out of the City of Philadelphia compensation clinic and treat with one of the heart and lung doctors. I encourage you to move to one of our doctors, they will listen to you and get you the treatment you need to get back to work. If you should have a problem navigating through the disability system please contact me here at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5. I can be reached at 215-629-3620 and am available to answer all your questions. Just remember the Safety Office and their personnel work for the City. Although they are there to assist you with paperwork please contact me with your questions.

Many of our members are constantly receiving bills that are the responsibility of the City, do you’re self a favor and bring the bill to myself or Joe Schrank at Lodge #5 so that we can get it paid by the City. DO NOT THOW IT OUT it will not go away and just end up as a negative item on your credit report. On another note when requesting a reoccurrence of and old injury please contact us first. We

can explain the process and alleviate you from getting the run around from the Safety Office.

As you may already know it’s time to sign up for the Catastrophic Leave Bank. The enrollment period began January 1, 2021 and ends March 31, 2021. The Leave bank was created to help Police Officers who have serious medical issues and have depleted their own banks. The requests are decided by a committee and only granted for serious medical conditions. You are permitted to donate up to five vacation days to allow an ill member of our department to maintain his pay and health benefits. The forms can be obtained on our website www.fop5.org and at the front desk of the Lodge during normal business hours.

On another note, we are preparing for our upcoming contract we are awaiting dates to be released. The upcoming contract will be one that we will be fighting for all our members. The city will claim they will not have the ability to pay us. The city of Philadelphia will try to lay out to the Neutral Arbitrator why we do not deserve a pay raise and it is our Job to tell the Neutral Arbitrator how hard all Police Officers work to make sure that the citizens of Philadelphia are protected. They risk injury to themselves and even death daily for the city and receiving fair wages and benefits is the city’s responsibility. We will keep you posted via our FOP website and fax blast with any updates. As always stay safe, report all injuries no matter how minor and have a safe summer season.

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Conductors’ Message by Sharon Jonas

I would like to begin with a quote I cling to, “Hope is stronger than Fear.” (r.d.) Something that we all seem to cling to during these times where uncertainty has reached levels no one predicted. It is something we’ve always counted on together, just sadly not on this unprecedented scale.

The past holidays that were mildly celebrated in our homes hopefully brought a few extra moments together that may normally get away. Also, a special remembrance of those we had to say a gentle, quiet goodbye (much differently to) that will never be forgotten. Memories that will be treasured and spoken in our hearts, every day, now until forever.

Our own holiday “wrap up” was brought to our Fallen Officer Families via pick up/transport of some goodies along with a dinner to enjoy over their holidays. Again, not exactly as we hoped, but the loud message of never missed, forever remembered is President McNesby and the team’s honored mission.

*Update on my last “Looking ahead”… The North Wildwood Annual Fallen Heroes Polar Bear Plunge has been delayed and will now take place on Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at the 15th Street Beach.

This may give a little more warmth to that North Wildwood ocean chilling-body shocker of pure ice that is usually endured in February. I hope everyone is good to jump on in and can adjust their schedules to come on out and support our FOP Survivor’s Fund. The reason all this works is from the generosity of all of you and it definitely never goes unnoticed!

Another calendar update, our annual in-house tradition previously listed for May 16th, 2021 will be postponed to the Fall of 2021 (date still TBD). Please keep an eye out on all our social media sites, website and summer Peace Officer issue for more information coming soon.

Your 7C Lounge has new menu item specials that hit the tops of our tables with our daily themed nights. Be sure to check out our website/social media! As always, please take a look and see all upcoming events in your FOP 7C Lounge, on Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram and your FOP website. Chef’s weekly Specials continue, and menu additions are constantly updated. Your FOP 7C Lounge/Restaurant promises to deliver a lineup with acoustic performances, variety of local bands and be sure to

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check out our fabulous new drink menu, come on in!

Your special celebrations will also be here soon, and we can help you cross that perfect venue selection off your “to do” list with the newly updated, beyond elegant, modernized Heroes Ballroom!

On another note, as we all know, the attacks on police officers are coming at us nationwide and locally. We have a DA that favors criminals over law and order and has disdain for police.

The most important thing that we do here at the FOP is to ensure that you and your families are taken care of via the contract. This year, we have a very tough contract fight coming up with the city.

Under the leadership of our president, John McNesby along with the Executive Board, will fight at any cost and tirelessly for our upcoming contract.

We understand the dangers you face first hand and places our union as a first priority. We have recently been out to the districts and units discussing the draconian contract proposals that the city dropped on us.

We understand the concern you have for your wages, benefits and working conditions and we promise a full and comprising fight in the upcoming contract for you and your family.

As challenging as our journey, we are definitely traveling it together, while continuing the dedication and commitment to our families of our fallen officers and each other. Now, more than ever, you and your family are in need of a place to be able to put your worries aside and enjoy yourself. That place is the 7C Lounge, the Heroes Ballroom and the MGL Room here at the FOP. It is your FOP!

Also, another final note regarding personal wellbeing. The gym here at the FOP is open from sun up past sun down for all of your fitness needs. As your Conductor, I have the honor of swearing in new FOP members. While doing so, these members also elect their beneficiaries for both their city and FOP insurance policies. Please remember to update your beneficiary here at the FOP as the need arises. When swearing in folks, we always encourage our folks to sign up for Deferred Comp. Maintaining your personal well-being, it is important to focus on both your physical and financial help.

Please stay the course, Stay Safe!

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CHAPLAINS CORNER by: Lou Campione God cannot be canceled!

In 2020 we were part of what was the most difficult time in my nearly forty four years’ policing experience. We as police officers and sheriff’s deputies had firsthand experience of the destruction of all that we risk our lives to protect. During 2020 the influence of the demonic was powerful. We experienced double digit Increases in crime, homicides, suicides, overdoses, divorces, and families (the domestic church) being torn apart by fear and isolation. Fear of the virus preventing families from seeing parents and If we listened to those who promote the cancel culture, the response is to promote fear. We can trace this cancel culture response in the bible. Jobs wife when she was faced with the unexpected tragic deaths of their entire family, her response was for her husband to curse God and die. This is the demonic response when we are faced with adversity, curse God and die. Job refused to be part of the demonic, he refused to curse God and die. Job instead questioned God and prayed. Likewise Judas Maccabeus leader of We mourned the loss of 300 our brothers and sisters from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Philadelphia in 2020. Many of these deaths were unexpected and our level of fear and anxiety rose. One of our F.O.P. brothers relayed that his 95 year old mother compared our current crisis to what her generation went through with the depression and WW II. She concluded that the difference between then and now is that they prayed, begged God for help and attended religious services. As a result of that tribulation they were united by their faith in God. They followed the faith response, which is one of the reasons they earned the title the greatest generation.

This reminded me of a lesson my father taught me, he served from 1939 to 1945 in the United States Army 1st Infantry Division earned the rank of Master Sgt. . He relayed that in preparing for the Normandy invasion the soldiers found a Rabbi or Priest or Minister and made their peace with God. When faced with adversity or death they embraced their faith. When we are faced with adversity our response should be to pray for God’s guidance and forgiveness. Our faith provides all of the answers to the horrors

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grandparents creating tremendous conflict, caused by isolation. We witness morale among our peace keepers decline. When I was young there was a TV show that I hated which was titled “The Twilight Zone”, it was a bizarre combination of horror, science-fiction, and superstition. I believe in 2020 that we lived a yearlong episode of the show being produced and directed by the demonic and it continues in 2021.

What a horrible experience. What have we learned?

the Jewish Army and star of the Book of Maccabees, when faced with the loss of many of his men in battle prayed and offered alms to atone for them. This response is based on our JudeoChristian faith when we are faced with adversity, the faith response is to pray for God’s guidance and forgiveness. Judas Maccabeus set the foundation for the principal in the Judeo-Christian tradition that it is a good and holy thing to pray for the dead and help provide for their families. we witness as police officers and sheriff’s deputies. The same principles applies to all people for the last 5781 years, since Adam and Eve, the answer has remained the same. The answer to all the tragedies in life is to be in right relationship with God at all times. We can question him as Job did, but our questioning must always lead to the same conclusion, that is to accept his will and pray for his strength and courage. We are here on earth to know, love and serve God in this life and to be given our reward of being happy with him in the next life. We must always live our mission as peace keepers, we are here to do his will, no matter how difficult it may be. God is in control, we may not understand or accept it, but he has been in control and remains in control. God cannot be canceled by any culture, when we mourn the loss of one of our peace keepers we are to pray for them and their families and to assist their families. By embracing our faith and being in right relationship with God our families can be assured death had no victory, death had no sting. May we always live our mission!

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Contract Negotiations, why it has never been more important for all Members of every rank…

By Al Kuchler – Legal Services I hope that all of you have taken the time to read the city’s proposals for our new contract.

In reality, there is no valid “negotiation” aspect to their proposals; it is just givebacks. They want to destroy collective bargaining for every member in all ranks. Their very first proposal is to get back residency, requiring all hires after July 1st, 2016 to live in the city. That means that all members who were hired after that date would have no option to move out of the city and would create two classes of members; those that live in the city and those that do not.

On discipline, they want to limit arbitrators in their decision-making process from reducing penalties or eliminating them altogether. Another real creative move by the city is to ban the FOP from using any funds derived for Legal Services, from being used to make claims against the city or to defend claims from grievances or arbitrations, heart & lung matters, civil services proceedings, or any other employment related action. They have devoted a three page “offer” that actually guts the Heart & Lung process and gives them sole control of the fate of those injured while performing the duties of a police officer. We all know where that led before Heart & Lung.

They also propose to “civilianize” the department making them the sole deciders of what jobs they wish to change to civilians, regardless of the fact that these jobs were performed by sworn officers in the past. They even mention the creation civilian public safety officers.

In the grievance category, they propose that any suspension of 10 days or less is NOT subject to arbitration. Thus, even if it can be proven they screwed you, you cannot grieve it. Sound fair to you? They also want to substantially reduce the back pay awards or eliminate back pay awards totally. There are many more nonsensical proposals brought by the city in regard to ar48

bitrations, but you need to take the time to read them to fully understand just what your employer is proposing to affect your employment.

On Health & Welfare, they are looking for all to pay a co-pay each and every month.

On Compensation, they offer nothing. No raises or anything.

On Work Schedules they want the ability to change shifts whenever they deem it appropriate without the payment of overtime On Vacations, they want the vacations to be based on a 52-week period, based on seniority.

In other words, new hires will not get a summer vacation until they have around 20 years on the job.

On sick usage, you will be placed in the sick abuse list after 5 days, not the current 8-day yearly number. In addition, they will be able to look at multiple years of sick time usage.

They also seek to impose periodic medical exams and to impose a policy regarding Fraternization. So those of you married or dating supervisors beware, they are looking to govern your private lives.

In short, I have never seen a worse array of proposals from the City. It seems that they have aligned themselves with the anti-police agenda that permeates throughout all progressive municipalities across this country. They also have to do this in front of city council, who in all probability demand even more shameful givebacks or concessions.

This is why, whenever summoned by President McNesby to appear for Contract Hearing, everyone must make the time to show that you care about these matters. Sitting back and thinking that others will do so is unacceptable.

Everyone needs to turn out. No excuses, it is that important!

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By now everyone well knows that the greatest threat looming over Philadelphians is not COVID. It is the current occupant of the District Attorney’s Office.

It is absolutely critical that every one of you get out and vote in the upcoming primary election. We must stop the growing crime wave and escalating murder rate brought about by a vertical dog turd who has spent his entire career coddling killers and hating cops. The Democratic Party and the victimized citizens must come together and end this tragedy.

Other than Bigtrial.net, no one is telling the public the truth about just how bad the sit-

uation has become. I know a lot of you have become cynical over the entire electoral process.

But not voting is NOT the answer. I know this sounds over-dramatic, but it is true. This is the most important election facing Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.

Right now, the street Officers are unsupported and unprotected, (except for the protection they give each other). Four more years of this will kill Philadelphia. Please hear the pleas of your fellow Officers and back them up, by voting for Carlos Vega in this year’s district attorney primary election.

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Your Deferred Compensation (457) plan currently holds assets of $1.55 billion. There are 24,414 members of the Deferred Compensation plan. Visit philly457.com for any issues.

At the Pension Fund meeting February 25th, 2021, the annual actuarial evaluation report was given. This was for the fiscal year that ended June 30th, 2020.

A few highlights include: • The funding percentage increased from 49.7% to 52.1% • The fund paid down an additional 2.35% in Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL).

• Cash flow was positive for the 3rd consecutive fiscal year.

• The fund should achieve 75% funding level by 2028.

As of this writing (2/16/21) your pension fund has assets of $6.43 billion. The investment return for the fund since July 1, 2020 to date is 20.5%. While there will be no payout from the pension adjustment fund to retirees in 2021, there will possibly be a payout in 2022 if the investment returns hold up through June 30th 2021.

The city is scheduled to make their final obligation payment of $555 million dollars to the fund for this fiscal year on 3/11/2021. That is the balance of their total contribution for this fiscal year of approximately $710 million. The city’s obligation to the fund for the next fiscal year is approximately $720 million. That money has been budgeted.

This past year the pension fund was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for “Excellence in Government Finance”. You can access details of the award at the gfoa.org website.

This past year has been difficult for everyone. The FOP has experienced many deaths among our active and retired officers due to COVID-19.

Unfortunately, the aftermath of those deaths is made more difficult sometimes because people have not done their job and kept their beneficiaries up to date. I cannot tell you the additional pain that this causes the surviving families, and yes it makes our job here at the FOP more difficult than it needs to be because people do not periodically review their financial situation. If you have gotten married or had a child since you joined the police force you should make certain you have the proper beneficiary designations. I know we constantly preach about this, but it seems to be necessary. We can only assume that who you have designated is the proper person to receive your benefits. Please, make changes if necessary.

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It is highly recommended that you get a Covid-19 vaccination this year. TheR Center for Disease Control has established a prioritization order according to phases. PhaseAssi 1a includes healthcare personnel and long-term care facility residents. Phase 1b includes people ≥75 years of age and frontline essential workers. The City of Philadelphia included Police Officers, Sheriffs and County Detectives as “frontline essential workers” in the Phase 1b designation.

The Police Department sent out a District/Unit survey to determine who wanted the Covid-19 vaccine requesting a response of: yes, no or maybe. Upon collecting those surveys, the PPD sent LEHB the list of eligible active duty Officers who replied “yes” and instructed us to offer the vaccinations to Officers in payroll number order. If an active duty Officer, for one reason or another, is not on the list and wants to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, they can contact LEHB, we will put together a list of Officers requesting to be added to the list and we will coordinate with Deputy Commissioner Coulter’s Office to update the eligibility list. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is allocating 500 doses of the vaccine to LEHB per week to continue administering the first vaccination to Officers and we receive another 500 doses to provide Officers with their second inoculation, scheduled 4 weeks after the initial one.

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In cooperation with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is important for members to stick to their appointed times. Please call to cancel if you find out you cannot keep your appointment so that we can schedule another Officer.

Event Location: The Police Training Center, 2838 Woodhaven Rd from 8am-2pm.

Officers who are on the eligible list will be sent: an e-mail and a robo call from LEHB advising them to contact our office to schedule a vaccination appointment.

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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 18 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 3000 pounds of fat and gain 1000 pounds of muscle...

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 has to 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.

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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 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 police officers back on the street with better coping skills and more resources to cope with job related stress.

FRAT HOTLINE- 855-372-8435 Web Page www.responderaddiction.com Gambling Treatment We have received requests for help regarding gambling. We have sought assistance from Charles Mirarchi who is a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor. He offers this insight into gambling addiction. If you have a gambling problem, it can affect 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 cannot seem to do it. Compulsive gambling is an addiction which can be successfully treated if you have the right help.

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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, 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 6:00AM 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 215-763-8290, 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 o 11630 Caroline Road. 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 215-669-1321.

▪ 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 we can leave to our families for all eternity.

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 “marriagefriendly” 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, 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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The Long Last Out

Michael E. Riley In the cold hours of darkness on the last out shift, anything can happen. A profound incident occurs in South Philadelphia that affects every by cop in the city and generates headlines worldMichael E. Riley wide.

Although the death of his young son still Video Trailer: https://youtu.be/xEkVigTjUfI haunts him, fifteen-year veteran Officer Tom Tabbozzi reluctantly agrees to train Nick Avner, To purchase the book, go to the Liberty Hill Publishing Bookstore: a recruit fresh out of the police academy. Twelve www.libertyhillpublishing.com/bookstore years have passed since the rookie’s dad was tragically killed in a construction accident, but he still feels the loss of his biggest fan.

On the first day patrolling the inner city streets, Nick overcomes his fear when he quickly learns what it means to be a cop from Tommy’s patrol wagon philosophy. Working together for five years, the two men become best friends, but after that fateful winter night, as he seeks out the truth, one of these officers will find himself investigating a life-changing case that mystifies the world.

Set in the 1980s and 90s, The Long Last Out is a methodical page-turning police mystery featuring a memorable cast of characters and a twisting plot driven by humor, science, and suspense.

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Book Summary: In the 1970's the Philadelphia Police Department resisted hiring women to the rank and file of police patrol. The Philadelphia Police Commissioner testified in Federal Court that "God in His infinite wisdom made men and woman different" in an effort to argue against the hiring of women. Four fictional female police recruits serve as a surrogate to tell the story of the challenges and experiences of the women that defied social norms to develop skills and rise to the challenges. The obstacles along the way were at times created by society standards and others were caused by chauvinism, jealousy and a rejection of social progress.

Officer AJ Harris was the inspiration for friends, Kate Rossi, Samantha Kelly and Michelle Jones as they forged their way through the Police Academy as the first class of female recruits. The bond they developed continued after graduation as they learned how to depend on each other to develop skills and work toward promotion. When AJ Harris is found dead by a bullet from her police service revolver they are initially devastated. As they strive to fully understand what would drive their friend to such a drastic end, they risk relationships with their love interests, colleagues, family and the Philadelphia Police Department. As they dig for information, they navigate some twists and turns and are surprised that their biggest allies in their fight for truth were in plain sight.

The end of the story affirms the instincts, self-training and skills of the three officers and sets the stage for another whodunit.

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Auxiliary President’s Message...

by Donna Giulian, Lodge 5 Auxiliary, President Well, here is it 2021 and we are still feeling the effects of the Corona virus causing the Pandemic. This time last year we knew little regarding the Corona Virus and had a lot of questions, some people were very scared and worried, the fear of the unknown was scary to most of us.

Now almost a year later we are still living each day in the unknown. Who would of thought that a year later we still worry, being told we must always wear a face mask, use hand sanitizer more than we ever did, adding another vaccination to our lives?

The Auxiliary like most organizations has been limited in our ability to do meetings, volunteer with the FOP or just show support for our hard-working officers. In September for National Law Enforcement Day, we were able to deliver special boxes of chocolates to each district with a little Thank You Note. It really hurts that we are not able to perform our normal activities, always saying maybe next year.

Cancellation of our Annual Designer Bag bingo this past October hurt a lot. I received several calls from guest who have been supporting us for years pleading with us to continue in 2021.

We listened and the date is set for FOP Auxiliary Designer Bingo, 10-3-2021 hope to see as many people as possible, enjoying a fun afternoon of 12 rounds of bingo, 12 beautiful bags for the winners, Chinese auction with some beautiful baskets. Stay tuned for details in early summer.

Because of our inability to host the bingo this year we had to come up with another way to raise some funds for future needs. The Board met and decided to try our luck with a Monthly Lottery ticket. During the Months of January and February we are hosting a PA nightly lottery chance. Winners are determined on the Nightly PA lottery drawing. Thus far it has been a success, not only for the auxiliary but for several of our customers who purchased tickets. A special shout out to the Blue Flame Football team and Lynn productions for allowing us to attend 2 of their vendor events which proved to be very profitable in sales. We hope by the end of February that we will be able to help a little bit more because of this project throughout 2021.

Most of our family holiday activities had to be postponed in 2020, it was not any different for us, we had to cancel our Holiday Luncheon. Thankfully, as this article goes to print, we are excited about being able to hold our luncheon in February. It is a nice time to get together and mingle with our spouses or other guest.

We all need a night out with friends in the safest way possible. In March a few of our members are gathering at the AR Woodshop in Newtown so we can have a fun day and make a project for our own personal use. It is nice that we can gather and have a good time with so many people who have lived this crazy life over the past year. Our officers and their families have had months of turmoil worrying about contracting the Virus and bringing it home, then all the issues with the protest. Those long days and nights with the officer at work, our families were alone at home, while their police officer was on the streets protecting all law-abiding citizens and trying to keep safe.

With this afternoon of fun our members can gather put their talents to good use, relax and then have a nice project for their homes. It is about the comradery that all our lives have in common, we get to mingle with others who know what it is like to be part of a police officer family.

One of the favorite events for the members is the Cookie for Cops day usually in February but as you can imagine the time has to be moved in 2021 like everything else. We are hoping to have this event on Saturday 5-1-2021. Due to the pandemic the board voted to change the donation portion of the event. Instead of asking for outside donations, we are going to ask those bakeries who have supported us in past for a donation but this year The Auxiliary will match their donation to show our support and help the small businesses as much as they are helping us. It will not be limited to past donors we will appeal to some new local small bakeries as well. If you would like to show your support for the PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER, we will be accepting a $25.00 donation to sponsor a cookie tray. As this letter goes to print, we are still working out the final details for donations to

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a specific squad or unit. All donations will be gladly accepted.

The auxiliary is here to offer an outlet for those who live the life of a police family, want to show the police you support them. WE are the spouses, children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, even retired officers, who want to show the Philadelphia Police Officer we care. WE consider our AUXILIARY to be the frontline supporter for our Police Officers who work the streets of Philadelphia.

The Motto of the Auxiliary is “We Will Never Let Them Walk Alone”. As long as, the FOP Lodge 5 Auxiliary is here the officer, and their families will never walk alone. We are always willing to accept new members, you do not need to be a blood relative to an officer to become a member. All you must do is show that you are willing to show support for the Philadelphia Police Officer, our doors are always open to welcome all.

2021 will be a year for new elections to the Auxiliary Board. Any active member is eligible to run for any of the positions on the Board. May and June will

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be exciting times for our members, deciding who they want to represent them to run the Auxiliary.

I hope our members think hard and make a choice that will keep this Auxiliary open for many years to come. Over 12 years ago in February this group met on a cold night down at the old FOP there was a lot of tears and stories of fear that night here we are many years later still ready, willing and able to show our support and help all Police officers and their families.

Remember to always pray for the safety of each Officer that they come home safe and sound after their tour of duty.

Hope everyone continues to stay safe, follows the COVID-19 guidelines so we can all be together like we remember.

Donna Giulian President

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

Peace Officer’s Memorial Submitted by: Lodge #5 Chaplain

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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!

JAMES M. STrOM #8020 DOB: 02/12/1929 DOD: 10/26/2020 APPT: 04/30/1956 RET: 07/15/1984 ASSGN: 1st Dist., 12th Dist., 93rd Dist.

James M. Strom was born in Philadelphia to Frank Alvin Strom and Edith Burns Strom. The second youngest of ten children, Jim didn’t have the opportunity for a college education. In order to help out his family, he enlisted in the Army at age 17 and was stationed as a military police officer with the occupation forces in Germany from 1946-47.

At the end of his military duty, Jim returned home and worked for the railroad before becoming a Philadelphia police officer, where he served for 28 years, always taking great pride in his career. He was initially assigned to the 1st district at 24th and Wolf, serving the citizens in the area in which he was born.

Eleven years later, he became Corporal and was sent to the 12th district at 65th and Woodland. In 1979, he was transferred to the 93rd district in Fairmount Park. In 1980, he returned to the 1st district, where he first began his illustrious law enforcement career and retired in 1984.

Never one to sit idle, after a 28-year stint with the Philadelphia Police department, he took a job on the maintenance team at Methodist Hospital for another 27 years before reluctantly retiring at the age 83.

Jim loved the Jersey shore and no visit would be complete without swinging by a local casino for “allyou-can-eat” mussels and video poker. He was a kind soul with a warm smile and never met a stranger.

He met the love of his life, Julia Rita Masciantonio, and they married in 1956. They enjoyed a wonderful life together in South Philadelphia. Jim was preceded in death by his spouse and parents, as well as all of his siblings; his brothers Charlie and Frank, as well as his sisters Thelma, Edyth, Ann, Florence, Dorothy, Betty, and Ruth.

He is survived by his daughter Karen Maria (John) McGoff and grandchild Ava Elizabeth McGoff of Indianapolis. gErALD SNELBAkEr #3451 DOB: 03/26/1947 DOD: 09/19/2020 APPT:11/06/1970 RET: 02/24/1985 Assgn: 4th Dist., 11th Dist., Wharton School.

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Gerald Snelbaker #3451 appointed Philadelphia Police Department on November 6, 1970 Class of 211 assigned to the 4th District 11th and Wharton Streets. Retired on a service disability February 24,1985.

Served United States Navy and Marine Corps Vietnam.

He later worked for the Department of Defense at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard as a police officer, retired as a chief. Gerald is survived by his wife of 30 years Kathleen (nee Zimmer) Snelbaker, two stepsons Shawn Keenan and Kevin (Meghan) Keenan. He also leaves four grandchildren, Quinn, Brooke, Kyle and Ryan.

SgT. frANCIS “BUzzY” WYATT DOB:12/01/1932 DOD: 09/06/2020 APPT: 02/04/1957 RET: 03/24/1980 ASSN: Fairmount Park Police, 92nd District, Act III, Act I.

Francis “Buzzy”Wyatt passed away at home on September 6,2020, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was a retired Philadelphia Police Sergeant. He started his career with the Fairmount Park Police on February 4th, 1957. When the Park Police merged with the City of

Philadelphia Police Department, he was assigned to the 92nd district, Act III and Act I. He retired on March 24th,1980.

Boxing champion, and a Philadelphia Police Officer (25th District before joining PAL) and PAL (23rd and Berks) officer who served with dignity and class. He was loved by all, and helped build the entire comTYrONE munity.

“BUTTErfLY” A Balloon Vigil was held at TyCrAWLEY rone Crawley's former PAL Center DOB:11/02/1958 located at 23rd and Berks. The street DOD: 01/15/2021 was packed with friends, family, and APPT:06/23/1986 admirers of Crawley. His impact on RET: 04/10/2015 the community was truly felt, and his Assn: Police Athletic League son Tyrone Crawley Jr. gave a heartfelt speech about the impact his faTyrone Crawley (1958-2021) ther made. The Philadelphia Police passed away Friday, January 15th . colors, Blue and Yellow balloons Tyrone "Butterfly" Crawley was a were raised into the air, honoring the Boxing legend in Philadelphia, hold- life of Tyrone Crawley, whose life ing the titles- USBA Champion, will be celebrated forever.

Army Champion, first ever ESPN A public viewing was held at champion, as well as being the First Baptist Church of Huntingdon WBA, WBC, IBF #1 contender. Ty- Valley, followed by a family funeral. rone was inducted into both the PA Many tears were shed as family and Boxing Hall of Fame, and the NJ friends spoke on the impact Crawley Boxing Hall of Fame. made in their lives. Tyrone Crawley After boxing, he became a was laid to rest at Valley Forge VetPhiladelphia Police officer, where he erans Cemetery. served honorably for 28 years joinTyrone Crawley is survived by ing the force in April of 1986 and re- his two sons Kevin and Tyrone Jr. , tiring in May of 2014. He ran the his daughter Ageenah Ford, and his 23rd Pal Center located at 23rd and granddaughter Skyyler Crawley, Berks, and made an enormous im- whom he adored. pact on the neighborhood, mentoring The “Butterfly” will now fly forthousands of kids. Ty's son, Tyrone ever. Rest in Peace, Ty. Crawley Jr. said he was flooded with Danny Ziccardi hundreds messages from admirers of his father on how much of an impact he made in their lives. He was a JACk MILICI DOB: 3/19/1953 highly respected officer , and served DOD: 9/18/2020 as a father figure to many in the APPT: 08/30/1973 community.

RET: 03/20/2001 Tyrone Crawley achieved sucASSN:9th, 3rd cess in every venture. Crawley went 12th, Airport to college at Temple University Jack or Jackie where he majored in Criminal Justice, served honorably in the Army as known to his Family and Friends as a paratrooper, a widely respected had a great career with the PPD serv108

ing for 27 years, he retired in 2000 moved to western Pa. and started a second 20 year career with the state of Pennsylvania as an investigator for the office of the Inspector General, Jackie left us this year but will be remembered for the impact his life has made, Everyone loved him, he had a fantastic Personality, and an unparalled sense of humor, everyone on his beat knew him as the go to guy, the face of the PPD, any call he answered resulted in a peaceful resolution, all parties agreed they were glad it was he who responded, he optimized the defeniton of community policing. Jackie enjoyed travel, music, the casino, and cigars, but mostly he enjoyed time with his close friends and family, he will be missed by his loving Sister Maria, brother in law Ed, and Nephews Anthony and Nicky, and by all the countless people he touched in his fantastic life, rest well my friend, we love you Jackie Submitted by His Partner Joe and wife Donna Barbetta ACTIVE DUTY frANk MILILLO CAPTAIN #43 APPT: 01/08/90 DOB: 12/06/1966 DOD: 12/03/2020 ASSN: 3rd District, South West Detective Division CAPTAIN FRANK R., SR.; December 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Gentile). Devoted father of Frank, Jr. (Kristy), Dante, and Dominique Milillo. Son of Louise and the late Rocco Milillo. Brother of Rocco (Renee) and Maryanne Milillo. Also survived by many lov-

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DeBLASIS CHIEf INSP. #1099 DOB: 05/24/1938 DOD: 11/29/2020 APPT: 08/17/1959 P.O. rICHArD RET: 09/30/2003 LUDWICk ASSIN: C.I.B., DETECTIVE WEST # 5683 BUREAU, C.A.B., Q.A.B., DOB: 12/01/1935 Vincent R. DeBlasis was born DOD: 09/27/2020 and raised in Nicetown where he APPT: 08/31/1959 later met the love of his life Anna RET: 02/10/1984 May, in 1954.

CLASS # 143 Vince DeBlasis graduated from ASSN: 22nd Police District; 15th North Catholic High School. On 7Police District 11-57, Vince and Anna May eloped Veteran United States Air Force to Elkton, Maryland and honeymooned in Wildwood NJ. They Richard Ludwick West Sr. resided in Nicetown and Vince "Dick" age 84 of Rhawnhurst and worked at Acme Bakery until he Juniata passed away on September went into the Philadelphia Police 27th, 2020. Upon leaving Dobbins Academy in 1959. In 1961, Vince Vocational High School to join the and Anna May bought a new row United States Air Force where he house in Morrell Park despite the then earned his GED while serving Old Timers telling Vince that he in Germany. "would be on Mortgage Row for the After his Honorable discharge he rest of his life and would not be able then joined the Philadelphia Police to afford a new house on a Police OfForce where he served with honor ficers salary." Keep in mind that the for 25 years. Most of career he was house cost $11,000 and their mortassigned to the 22nd District & 15th gage was a whopping $88 per Districts in the Northeast. month.

He met his future wife Louise On 6-24-91, Vince DeBlasis was Mercado at the Jenkintown YMCA promoted to the highest Civil Servand were married in 1959. Since ice rank of Chief Inspector. This was then Louise has passed away. despite of being told by a Police Dick is survived by his children Academy Instructor when Vince was Richard L. Jr., Walter E. and Kim- a cadet, "DeBlasis, you will never berly A.; Pop tp Ricky, Elissa, make twenty (20) years in this DeJimmy, Justin, Jason, Courtney and partment." This was said because the Tara.... Step-Pop to Steven May and then twenty-one (21) year old, was Kaitlyn May; G-Pop to Alex, Giu- known as the Class Clown who freliana, Emma, J.P., A.J. Nathan and quently got in trouble for talking Hunter. during class. During Vince's long poHe will be greatly missed by all lice career, he met many wonderful that knew him. people and formed many meaningful friendships. He had two right hand ing nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made in Captain Milillo’s Memory to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital ICU, 1020 Walnut St., Phila., PA 19107.

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men who helped him succeed throughout his career, Sgt. Ray Royds, and the late P/O Frank O'Reily. Vince appreciated both of their hard work, loyalty, and most of all, the extreme close friendships that developed with Ray and Frank over the years. Nobody in the world made Vince laugh like Ray did, day in and day out. Vince once treated Frank to a cross country road trip where they had an absolute blast.

Vince's two favorite assignments were when he was a Lieutenant in North Central Detectives and a Chief Inspector of the Detective Bureau.

Former Police Commissioner John Timoney wrote in a published book that C/I DeBlasis had the "Moxie" to head a brand-new unit in the Police Department since he was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan who lived in Philadelphia. He was mentioned in several other published books one quoting, "C/I DeBlasis knew the Uniformed Crime Reporting (UCR) better than anyone in the country."

C/I DeBlasis also teamed up with Jack Maple (NYPD) playing a huge role in implementing COMPSTAT to the Philadelphia Police Department.

C/I DeBlasis demanded much from his Bureaus and was known as a hard charger. He was also known to take care of the people he worked with and often preached, "Family First." C/I DeBlasis proudly and honorably served the city of Philadelphia for forty-four (44) years until he retired in 2003. It was then when he and his wife built their dream home in Skippack, PA. Anyone who knew Vince realized right away that his family meant everything to him. From his beloved wife of over sixty-three (63) years, his daughter Lori who will always be his princess, his four sons Robert,

Gary, Vincent, and Nicholas, whom all proudly followed in their father's footsteps in the Philadelphia Police Department, all who are retired except for Nicholas who currently and proudly shares his father's Captains badge, his sister, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughtersin-law, son-in-law, aunts, and many cousins. Vince fought the terrible "c" for 4.5 years simply because he did not want to leave his family that he loved so much. Vince made many sacrifices, and his family always viewed him as the most UNSELFISH person in the world who was ALWAYS there to help. There is currently a huge void in the DeBlasis family with their PATRIARCH now gone, but they will cherish all the amazing and wonderful memories of Vince DeBlasis until they will one day, be together again.

PATrICk M. MOLLOY DOB: 12/01/1945 DOD: 08/14/2020 APPT: 06/29/1970 RET: 04/30/1996 Patrick M. Molloy passed away on August 14, 2020 at the age of 74.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. Molloy (nee Hughes); loving father of Patrick M. Molloy, Jr. (Monique), Colleen Keiser (Jim) and the late Steven Molloy; cherished grandfather of Amanda, Katie, Jameson, Aidan, Brendan and Brianna; dear brother of Mary Louise Fiala (the late Walter), George "Butch" Molloy (the late Cora Ann), Kathleen "Tippy" Lopez (Ray), Margaret "Margie" Kaufmann (the late Tom), the late Maureen "Reenie" Kornsey

and the late Patricia Molloy; fiancé of Gloria Grieb and pop-pop of Giovanna and Shauna.

Patrick proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He also served the City of Philadelphia as a police officer for 26 years. After retiring from the Police Department, he worked as a Sergeant at the Federal Reserve Bank for 15 years. Patrick loved spending time with his family and keeping family traditions alive. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing.

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P.O. frED ANDrEW WILEY #6479 DOB: 01/19/1954 DOD: 12/27/2020 APPT: 02/09/1998 CLASS #324

RET: 7/26/2013 ASSN: 14th Police District VETERAN Served in United States Navy 1972-1975

Fred Andrew Wiley passed away suddenly December 27, 2020 with his family at his side.

Fred was 66 years old at the time of his death.

Fred attended and graduated from Roxborough High School.

After graduating from Roxborough He signed up with the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam.

Fred was also a former Philadelphia Correctional Officer. Fred served 32 years in the Philadelphia P.D. and retired in 2013. As usual Fred wanted to do the right thing and requested anyone would contribute. to the FOP Survivors Fund, or the Wounded Warriors Project in lieu of flowers.

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rICHArD J. “rICk”AUrITE, Sr. DOB:12/11/1942 DOD:01/24/2021 APPT:03/07/1966 RET:03/11/1992 ASSN: January 24, 2021. Beloved husband of 57 years to Rosalie (nee Puntonio). Devoted father of Joseph (Lisa), Richard Jr. (Rochelle), and Karen Aurite. Pops of Adriana, Erica, Joseph, and Olivia Aurite.

Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. Rick was 30 year Philadelphia Police Officer and a playing member and supporter of the South Philly String Band.

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BOB INgrAM DOB: 05/16/1948 DOD: 09/22/2020 APPT: 02/14/1977 RET: 02/19/2016 ASSN: 22nd

A Hero Died Today- His name was Bob Ingram A man who served his country fighting in the Vietnam war. A man who dedicated 39 years of service to the city he loved. Unfortunately, no mayor, police commissioner, or DA were there to console Bob's wife, Mary Ellen, or family members. No citizens or business people from where Bob walked his beat were there to offer condolences or rename a street in his honor. No news people were there to chronicle Bob's years of service or to recognise his dedication to his profession. Nor were they there to talk about his many awards or his time in the service. It seems like today's leader's like to preach about being more understanding and compassionate to the public but look

at how they treated one of their own.

You lead by example and theirs was pathetic.

Now read this....

A Hero Died Today- His name was Bob Ingram His family, friends, and co-workers were there to offer their support to Bob's wife and family. Co-workers who rose through the ranks, from Corporal to Deputy Commissioner, were there to fondly remember Bob by telling Mary Ellen funny stories about the jobs they were on with Bob. For example, how the police vehicle looked like it was on fire due to all the smoke coming from Bob's cigarette habit and how it was only lunch time when Bob got hungry.

Bob was notorious for the many pranks he pulled on rookies and many more countless stories.

I worked with Bob in the 23rd District starting in 1978 as his partner on a wagon in the era when no one had a vest and the only radio was mounted on the inside of the wagon.

We were young and hungry and became adrenaline junkies, going from job-to-job, building memories along the way. We had to depend on one another and neither one of us ever failed the other. Eventually, we were picked to work as a plainclothes burglary detail team from 1983-1995.

We were transferred in 1995 by order of the commissioner who wanted anyone with more than 15 years on the force transferred to another district for "Career Development" aka forcing old timers to retire.

I know Bob is walking his beat in front of the pearly gate of Heaven waiting for the rest of us to join him so he can show us the ropes.

A Hero Died Today and his name was Bob Ingram!

DOMINIC A. PIETrOPAULA DOB:11/20/1931 DOD:05/20/2020 APPT:06/17/1957 RET: 08/02/1979 Dominic A. Pietropaula died on May 20th, 2020. He was born November 20th, 1931, the youngest of a large Italian family. He had many nicknames: Dom, Junior, Dad, Pete.

Uncle Don, Poppy, Juju.

He loved his parents, Dominic Pietropaula and Assunta Carrullo, and was adored by his siblings. He loved to reminisce about the "old days:' By the age of 30, he lost both parents, enlisted in the army (Korean conflict) where he was given an honorable discharge and then became a Philadelphia Police Officer. He married his childhood sweetheart, Sophie Grillo, and had three children, Dominic, Deborah and Rosemarie.

As a husband and a father he made our house a home, played in the sand and strived to hold onto family traditions. He now has seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren who he is very proud of and spoke about with great enthusiasm. There was always a game of Pinochle going on when Poppy was around.

Ending his marriage after 28 years and retiring from the police force, he went into security working at Trump Plaza and Trump Castle where he advanced to manager.

Many of his proudest stories include occasions where he met Donald Trump and assisted with his family's needs while they were visiting the casinos.

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casinos, he guarded the US cargo ships on the Riverfront.

A new relationship grew between Junior and Theresa Horvath (Terry) which lasted 40+ years. She has four sons, Joe, Gary, Steve and Scott. Their wives and children became Dominic's second family.

One of Junior's favorite things to do was to go to the casino with Terry.

When they were not at the casino, they were home playing Rummikub and going to family parties.

At full retirement, Dominic spent his time taking friends shopping and to doctor's appointments.

He was tough on the outside but a softy on the inside.

He loved looking at old movies of his family. He saved every piece of memorabilia from his life and put them in multiple scrapbooks during his last years. He was a great family historian and couldn't get enough of seeing his great-grandchildren.

Dominic played Cribbage with an old friend and kept umbrellas in his trunk and gave them to people who were caught in the rain. He loved to read historical books. He could play the piano by ear.

When you think of Dominic remember the ways in which he touched your life. He was a songwriter, a poet, an artist, a singer and our family photographer. He was proud, playful and a protector. Dominic will be with us always.

JOSEPH P. JOYCE Police Officer # 1595 APPOINTED: 08/10/1972/ Class #227 RETIRED: 01/04/1998 DOB: 01/21/1969 DOD: 01/07/2021 ASSIGNMENTS: 14TH District; Transit

- S.E.P.T. A; VETERAN: UNITED STATES ARMY 1967 -1971.

JOSEPH W. ZENAK POLICE OFFICER #5439 APPOINTED: 09/05/1961 CLASS# 154 RETIRED: 09/13/1988 DOB: 12/15/1934 DOD: 12/06/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 15TH District; Highway Patrol; Stakeout; Police Academy, VETERAN, United States Army 1957-1959

LOUIS C. DAMIANI (94) APPOINTED: 06/01/1950 NO PHOTO RETIRED: 11/15/1977 AVAILABLE DOB: 09/15/1926 DOD: 01/02/2021 ASSIGNMENTS: Traffic Division; FOP/20 Years; League of the Sacred Heart, Helped Officers Spiritual Life.

ROBERT W. BAUMHAUER POLICE OFFICER #6615 APPOINTED: 03/07/1966 CLASS #178 RETIRED: 05/29/1992 DOB: 10/04/1945 DOD: 05/29/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 05th District; 06th District; Stakeout VETERAN: UNITED STATES ARMY 1962-1966

SONYA L. COLEMAN POLICE OFFICER #2537 APPOINTED: 05/17/1976; Class #235 RETIRED: 02/04/1988 DOB: 08/19/1940 DOD: 11/23/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 22ND District; Juvenile Aid Div.; Sex Crimes Unit Wife of deceased Police Officer Bernard A. Coleman #2177

MARK DORSEY INSPECTOR, Retired APPOINTED: 08/22/1977 /Class #243 RETIRED: 09/22/2003 DOB: 05/19/1956 DOD: 11/19/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 09th,06th,19th Districts; ACT Team 2; 35th District; Hedqts Investigations. Command Inspection Bureau; 15th District; Narcotics Also served at S.E.P.T.A. Police

ARTHUR “OTTO” ROMANO JR. DETECTIVE #880 APPOINTED: 03/24/ 1958 Class #139 RETIRED: 01/30/1981 DOB:04/01/1933 DOD: 12/09/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 18TH District; 7th District; 26th District; WestT Detective; Major Crimes.

VETERAN: UNITED STATES ARMY

JAMES McCAFFERTY, LT. #175 APPOINTED: 01/03/1972 CLASS#225 DOB: 12/08/1944 RETIRED: 09/30/2003 DOD: 11/30/2020 ASSIGNMENTS: 12TH District; Police Athletic League; N/W Detectives; Narcotics Field Unit; N/C Detective; Police Academy VETERAN: United States Army, VIETNAM ASSIGNMENTS: Traffic Division; N; FOP OFFICER FOR 20 YEARS; 112

ACTIVE DUTY DEATHS JOHN DRUDING DETECTIVE #870 Appointed: 02/20/2001 Class 333 DOB: 04/21/1974 DOD: 09/20/2020 ACTIVE DUTY ASSIGNMENTS: 22ND Disttict, 25th.District, Southwest Det./Northwest Det. United States Army Veteran

FRANK MILILLO CAPTAIN #43 APPOINTED: 01/08/90 DOB: 12/06/1966 DOD: 12/03/2020 - COVID ACTIVE DUTY South West Detective Division ASSIGNMENTS: 3rd District, South West Detective Division

GLEN HOLMES POLICE OFFICER #5763 APPOINTED: 10/25/1993 DOB: 04/21/1970 DOD: 10/11/2020 - COVID ACTIVE DUTY: 9th Police District ASSIGNMENTS: 18th Dist.;92nd District; 39th District

JOSEPH YOUSE SERGEANT #389 APPOINTED: 02/16/1982 DOB: 08/01/1958 DOD: 12/23/2020 - COVID ACTIVE DUTY: Audits & Inspections APPOINTMENTS: Audits & Inspections

` CHARLENE K HAILEY POLICE OFFICER #6902 APPOINTED: 08/16/1993 DOB: 06/12/1959 DOD: 11/13/2020 ACTIVE DUTY HDTA NARCOTICS ASSIGNMENTS: 19th Dist.,39th Dist., NSF

CYNTHIA FELICETTI POLICE OFFICER # 9412 APPOINTED: 07/30/1990 DOB: 01/21/1969 DOD: 01/07/2021 ACTIVE DUTY: Criminal Inteligence ASSIGNMENTS: Criminal Inteligence

TAB ALI POLICE OFFICER #2937 APPOINTED : 05/22/1995 DOB: 01/28/1960 DOD: 11/23/2020 - COVID ACTIVE DUTY: 5th Police District ASSIGNMENTS: Center City District; 35th District 113

E-MAIL TO: jwheeler@fop5.org 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!

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 jwheeler@fop5.org.

You may also call Jim Wheeler at (215) 629-3621 if you would prefer to speak with someone.

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