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Letter from the President

Summer 2024

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Volume 40 Number 2 The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342) Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John E. Murphy Senior Vice President, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executive Secretary . . . . . Bradd Roembke Vice President, Treasurer . Eric Hofmeister

Board of Directors

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of The Protector!

We are excited to report we have received 266 applications for our Scholarship Program this year! PFIA provides $600,000 of funding for 100 scholarships each year. The high school seniors who applied this year have a better than one in three chance of receiving the scholarship! The deadline to apply was May 15. The scholarship recipients will be notified later this summer.

If your student did not apply this year, or if they did apply and were not awarded a scholarship, they are free to apply as a sophomore and throughout their undergraduate years. PFIA has awarded over 12 million dollars in scholarships since beginning this program in 1987. Contact your local representative for deadlines and more information on how to apply.

Another fraternal benefit our Association provides is our Uninsurable Child Benefit. This benefit provides $10,000 of Whole Life insurance at standard rates to an eligible child, age 0-23, of a member in good standing with the Association who applies for a policy and is declined because of health reasons. All underwriting procedures will be exhausted before a policy is issued. Contact your local representative for more information.

Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas

Remember to keep us informed of any changes you would like to make in your coverage, beneficiaries or contact information. Your local representative can be found in the back of The Protector magazine.

Myles Christie . . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia

We hope you have a fun and safe summer!

Thomas Clines . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana

Fraternally,

Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado

Tom Evans . . . . . . . . Cattaragus, New York Raymond Gallardo . . . . . . . . Ankeny, Iowa Edward Griffith III . . . . . Brick, New Jersey Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana Mark S. Kemp . . . . . New Palestine, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana

John Murphy, President Buffalo New York Fire Department, Local 282, retired

Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana

Announcement from the Home Office

Bradd Roembke . . . New Palestine, Indiana

Crediting of Annuity Plans Issued After 2012

Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio

Our qualified, non-qualified and ROTH IRA products issued after November 1, 2012 were issued with a guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%. As per the policy language, this rate will be redetermined semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 and will remain in effect for the subsequent six month period. Due to the Federal Reserve adjusting the interest rate, the guaranteed rate on these plans will be 3.0% beginning July 1, 2024. The crediting rate will be 3.0% for this period. This rate will be redetermined on January 1, 2025. Please contact Vice President/Treasurer Eric Hofmeister at our Home Office with any questions.

Jeff Warnock . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots Lawrence W. Schmits ­Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

CONTENT COVER STORY

14 FBI TOP TEN ART CRIMES Art and cultural property crime - which includes theft, fraud and forgery, looting, and trafficking across state and international lines - is a global problem with estimated losses in the billions of dollars annually.

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4 BUDDY WALK Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants from coast to coast each year.

20 THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE Every day, PFIA members go about their duties despite the threat of imminent danger. Sometimes they lose their lives so that another may live. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we list the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice this past year.

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BACK AT THE OFFICE

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT Vice President/Treasurer

JEFFREY WARNOCK

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t is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from the Executive Office. Throughout my tenure, I have made wonderful friends and had the pleasure of working with an outstanding group of individuals.

While I am excited about returning home, I will miss the camaraderie and the incredible team at PFIA. I intend to stay connected with the members and agents of PFIA, continuing to serve as a goodwill ambassador and board member.

Serving as the Vice President/Treasurer has been an immense honor and privilege. My wife, Michelle, and I had envisioned remaining in this role for a longer period, but life has a way of charting its own course. We have decided to move back to Nebraska to be closer to our friends, family, and our children, Lauren and Max. Reflecting on my career, I am amazed at how everything unfolded. During my time with the Omaha Police Department, I was initially asked to assist with delivering policies, claims, and finding lost members. I was hesitant when first offered the agent position, declining multiple times. However, after some persuasion, I accepted the role, which profoundly changed my life for the better. Several years later, I was invited to join the Home Office. After careful consideration with my family, I retired from the police department after 21 years and moved to Indianapolis to embrace the challenges of the Vice President's office. Transitioning from a motor officer to an executive making investments for a multi-million dollar company was daunting, but deeply rewarding.

As this chapter of my life and career comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to John and Bradd for their professionalism, camaraderie, and wisdom. I am grateful to all the employees, both new and old, at the Home Office—you will all be dearly missed. My deepest thanks go to all the agents for their unwavering support during my 4 ½ years as Vice President/Treasurer of the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association.

Most importantly, I want to thank my wife, Michelle, for her unwavering support and for joining me on this incredible journey.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Jeffrey A. Warnock Vice President/Treasurer

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WELCOME ABOARD Our New Vice President/Treasurer

ERIC HOFMEISTER

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y introduction to the Police and Fireman’s Insurance Association back in 1989 was truly a turning point in my life. It was during my time at the fire academy in Indianapolis, Indiana, that I had the privilege of meeting Mark Kemp, a veteran firefighter who was the account representative for PFIA. His presentation on the importance of insurance coverage resonated with me, prompting me to enroll in accident, life, and accidental death policies. Looking back, I realize that this decision marked the beginning of a journey that would profoundly impact my career.

Reflecting on that pivotal moment in 1989, I am thankful for the guidance of Mark Kemp and the wisdom passed down from my father, who always emphasized the importance of following the lead of experienced veterans. Their advice proved invaluable, especially during the challenging moments of my career, such as a severe back injury I sustained within the first two years as a firefighter. During this difficult time, the insurance policy provided by PFIA served as a lifeline, offering crucial financial support when I needed it most.

Throughout my career, I witnessed firsthand the dedication and passion of PFIA agents in Indianapolis, including Mark Kemp, Dave Brunner, Jerry Housel, and Bradd Roembke. Their unwavering commitment to representing the Association with pride and integrity left a lasting impression on me, fueling my desire to become more deeply involved.

In 2018, that opportunity presented itself when then former President Pete Episcopo approached me with an invitation to join the PFIA as an account representative and ABM for the Indianapolis section. It was an incredible opportunity, and I was determined to uphold the legacy of excellence set by my predecessors.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Cathedral High School, I attended St. Joseph’s College and eventually graduated from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with an emphasis on Special Education. In 1985, I began teaching at the Indiana School for the Blind where I developed physical fitness programs for the students who lived on campus. Shortly thereafter I was hired at Park Tudor School where I served as the Athletic Director and Head Wrestling coach. While raising my children I devoted over 20 years of my life volunteering for the Catholic Youth Organization. An organization which provided stability and guidance for me when I was growing up. I recently retired as a Captain from the Indianapolis Fire Dept, serving 34 years with my last assignment as Battalion7 Executive Officer. I also was owned and operated Firefighters Deck Care Service for over 30 years which I proudly turned over to my youngest son.

I am married with 6 children, a blended family that I am truly proud of. My wife Julie is owner and operator of Design to Sell Enterprises and a real estate broker for Talk to Tucker. Our 6 children range from ages 26-33, and are scattered all over in Vegas, Chicago, Nashville, and Indianapolis. We have 2 grandchildren Molly 5 and Charlie 2.

In closing, I extend my heartfelt thanks to PFIA for the opportunity to serve as Vice President/Treasurer. I am eager to continue working alongside my colleagues to uphold the values and legacy of excellence that define our organization. Thank you.

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2024 INDIANAPOLIS, IN

BUDDY WALK SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, October 5th, 2024, Down Syndrome Indiana will be celebrating our 27th annual Buddy Walk ® in Celebration Plaza of White River State Park Register today at: https://charity.pledgeit.org/BuddyWalkIndy

Who We Are Down Syndrome Indiana opened our doors over 25 years ago with one simple mission, to enhance the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome Indiana was parentfounded, with the simple vision of making Indiana a more inclusive place for individuals with Down syndrome to work, live, and thrive. We carry out this mission vision through: Bringing accessible and accurate resources and information on Down syndrome to caregivers, professionals, and the community.

Providing new and current parent support and connections. This includes but is not limited to free New Parent Packets, Resources for New Parents, Resources for

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Current Parents, Free Webinars, First Call Program, and so much more!

Hosting programs for both children and adults with Down syndrome such as The Learning Program, The Circles Curriculum, 321go!, and Live Laugh Dance.

Providing continuing education opportunities centered on what individuals with Down syndrome and caregivers want and need.

DSI also offers free educational presentations to students, health professionals, educators, and community professionals.

Bring the community together with free community group activities and awareness events.

To get involved in one of DSI’s Community Groups, visit

https://dsindiana.org/ communitygroups/ Down Syndrome Indiana was formed to serve individuals with Down syndrome and their families, professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome, and community members.

Down Syndrome Indiana is not a member organization, and although we officially serve 44 counties in central Indiana, we welcome all to participate in our programming and events!

Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States.

It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community.

The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants from coast to coast each year.

A day of inspiration and celebration, the walk brings together the Down syndrome community all while raising funds to support the mission of Down Syndrome Indiana. Down Syndrome Indiana is a one-stop-shop for information and resources on Down syndrome. The programs it offers are intended to promote the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in their greater community, as well as to offer support and information to families, caregivers, educators, employers and the professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome.

On April 27, 2024 at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute Police Department passed out badges, smiles, and hugs for this years Buddy Walk!

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PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Lieutenant Michael Hoosock Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, NY 16-year veteran and Police Officer Michael Jensen Syracuse Police Department, NY 2-years, 6-month veteran Lieutenant Michel Hoosock and Police Officer Michael Jensen, of the Syracuse Police Department, were shot and killed while attempting to locate a subject who had led officers on a vehicle pursuit earlier in the night.

The subject had fled from Syracuse police officers when they attempted a traffic stop. The officers terminated the pursuit, then went to the home where the vehicle was registered. The officers requested assistance from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office after locating the vehicle at the home and observing firearms inside of it. As they set up a perimeter around the home officers heard the subject manipulating a firearm inside.

Lieutenant Hoosock was in the backyard of a neighboring home when the man emerged from the home and opened fire on him with an AR-15, fatally wounding him. The man then went to the front of the home where he exchanged shots with other officers, fatally wounding Officer Jensen. The subject was also shot and killed during the shootout.

Lieutenant Hoosock had served with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years. He had previously served with the Moyers Corners Fire Department. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Officer Jensen had served with the Syracuse Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his parents and sister.

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Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso Chicago Police Department, IL 5-years veteran Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso was shot and killed while responding to a domestic incident in the Gage Park neighborhood.

Officers were responding to a call about a man chasing a woman down the street with a gun. One group of officers went to the residence while other officers located the subject on foot. They were able to engage with the subject, but he fled from the officers.

Shots were exchanged as Officer Vasquez Lasso pursued the subject, and both were wounded.

Officer Vasquez Lasso was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Officer Vasquez Lasso had served with the Chicago Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Eighth District. He is survived by his wife, mother, and sister.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

Pennsylvania – In April 2024, the Benner Township staff united to raise funds for care packages destined for two colleagues currently deployed with the Armed Forces.

PFIA's generous contribution joined the donations, resulting in a total of $750.00 raised by both staff and PFIA. It's a testament to the gratitude we share for those who sacrifice, for we recognize that our freedom is secured by their courage.

Pictured: Superintendent B. M. Booher, Sgt. Kitchen, PFIA Agent Stephen Bowser, COI Englert and COI Murphy.

Pennsylvania – The Neptune Fire Department in Tyrone, like many volunteer fire departments in central PA, relies heavily on its members’ volunteer hours to operate.

Assistant Chief Chris Cherry reached out to the PFIA seeking support for their upcoming initiatives. Learning about their plans for a first-ever 5k run, PFIA Agent Stephen Bowser presented a check to Assistant Chief Chris Cherry in support of the department. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the fire service and your great community.

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Connecticut – PFIA Agent Frankie Forbes with Lifeline Chaplaincy Founder John “the Rev” Revell The GY6 Initiative is a national campaign by Life Line Chaplaincy to push back the alarming rate of suicides among first responders.

Georgia – on April 27, 2024, PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donated a check to Chief Brendon Greene of Richmond Hill Fire Department for their 6th Annual Spring Fling at JF Gregory Park. Money raised from this event will help Operation Presents Under the Tree, making sure no one is without during the holiday season.

Florida – Chase Robinson receives a donation check from ABM Tony Ragans First Coast Crime Stoppers had its Annual Charity Sporting Shoot in April 2024.

New York – On March 30, 2024, The Schenectady Firefighters held a Run for your Life 5k with over 700 participants, raising money for the Schenectady Firefighters Cancer Foundation.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Mark Karl and Race Director/Firefighter John Falotico.

Indiana – On March 18, 2024 PFIA Agent Greg Lehman educating new Evansville Fire Department recruits and members about the benefits of PFIA.

Florida –ABM Tony Ragans visited the FOP and presented a donation check to Joann Seach for the 24th Annual Guns N' Hoses boxing event. This charity event draws an estimated crowd of 8,000 fans.

Georgia – PFIA Agent Jason Roehm presenting a check to Firefighter Virginia Glover for the LLS Fore a Cure Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this event benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2024 Savannah Visionaries of the Year Campaign. On behalf of PFIA thank you for letting us be a part of this great event and help out a fellow sister firefighter.

Connecticut – Tim Cyr has generously donated to “Man Up to Cancer” through the Scott Johnson Memorial Foundation. These funds will provide support for men facing cancer treatment expenses.

Pictured: 992 Union VP Marco Costa, PFIA Agent Tim Cyr, Scotts wife, Caroline Johnson, and NBFD member Lt. Brian Reeves.

Pennsylvania – PFIA Agent Stephen Bowser contributed to the Neptune Fire Company by donating funds to purchase 50 bulldogs. Additionally, he commemorated International Firefighters' Day by preparing a homemade meal for the NFC as a gesture of gratitude for their invaluable service.

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PFIA Agent had the pleasure of making donations to several TDCJ Units for their employee appreciation week held in May.

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On March 27, 2024, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder was presented with class A apron for always helping staff and units when they call.

Pictured: Correctional Officer Guy Pigg, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, and Capt. Sherry Washington.

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Pictured: Major Allen Turner, CO Eladio Gallegos, Lieutenant Jessica Norton, HR Amanda Alexander, LM Bryon Conway, Warden Jaime Villegas, CO Andrea Eulenfeld, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, Administrative Assistant III/Senior Warden's Secretary Mrs. Rebekah Odom, Senior Warden John Lopez, and Major Clayton Straughan.

Pictured: Assistant Warden Benjamin Guess, Correctional Officer Susan Griffith (liaison), Major James Minnix, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

Pictured: NP Melonie Sandoval, Nurse Armando Marmolejo, Nurse Deeann Perez, CO Susan Griffith, Nurse Adiana Salazar and Nurse Monica Lara.

Texas – The staff at the TDCJ Formby Unit in Plainview, TX organized a fundraiser to support a medical staff member, Nurse DeeAnn Perez. Nurse Perez's 17-year-old daughter recently gave birth, and unfortunately, the baby was born with complete kidney failure. This situation has put financial strain on Nurse Perez, who is now responsible for her daughter and grandchild. PFIA contributed to this fundraiser with a donation. Due to scheduling constraints, the presentation was split into two parts. The first part, a check presentation, took place on February 15, 2024. Correctional Officer Susan Griffith accepted the check on behalf of Nurse Perez, as Nurse Perez was in Dallas, TX, attending to her daughter and grandchild at the hospital.

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ROBERTSON UNIT Pictured: Major Eladio Gallegos, Major Dakota Thornton, CO James Thomsen, Warden Jennifer Cozby, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, and Major Merari Lopez.

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Pictured: Captain Kyle Longbine, Sgt. Kevin Hoover (back), Major Wade Alexander, Correctional Officer Kizzy Lewellen (back), Warden Secretary Brittany Melton, Count Room Supervisor Doris Boswell, Inmate Records Clerk Darla Walkup, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

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Pictured: Major Timothy Washington, Warden Greg Rodriguez, Human Resource Supervisor Malinda Araujo, Supply Supervisor Ashley Franco, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder, and Capt. Adan Ortega.

Texas – Smith Unit Sergeant Raul Resendez lost his wife on January 16, 2024. On January 19, 2024 The Smith Unit staff conducted a fundraiser to assist Sgt. Resendez with funeral expenses for his wife.

Pictured: Assistant Warden Michael Miller, Senior Warden Bryan Williams, Sergeant Raul Resendez, Assistant Warden Cody Parker and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Collapsed and Unresponsive Texas – On January 3, 2024, during the Physical Agility Test for Gib Lewis In-Service, Officer Anthony Mack collapsed immediately after completing a ground maneuver. Sergeant De'Mia Barlow quickly responded, assisting Officer Mack to the ground and recognizing his unresponsiveness. Sergeant Barlow promptly initiated chest compressions and coordinated an Incident Command System (ICS) response. Training Staff Sergeant De’Mia Barlow, Kayla Turner, Sergeant Kayla Humphrey, and Pre-Service Cadet Jeremiah Braneff collaborated in assessing Officer Mack's condition and continued life-saving measures.

Central Control was contacted, and 911 was called for assistance.

Unit staff and Unit Medical personnel arrived, providing further support and utilizing an AED, which recommended one shock and continuous CPR. EMS responded, taking over lifesaving efforts, and transported Officer Mack to Tyler County Hospital, where he remained sedated, intubated, but stable with a pulse. Warden Smith, Warden Washington, and CRISP member Officer Cheatham accompanied Officer Mack to the hospital.

Additionally, Chaplain Adaway, Sergeant Barlow, Kayla Turner, and CRISP Team Leader Officer

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Garett also attended. Officer Mack's wife informed that he would be transferred to a hospital in Conroe. As of February 22, Officer Mack's condition has significantly improved, and he is hopeful for a swift return to duty.

Creating Fire Barriers Texas – On February 27, 2024 Officer Guy Pigg, who is employed at the William P. Clements Unit was advised that there were fires outside the towns of Borger, Fritch, and the community of Meadowlark, Texas and that the homes in these towns were in danger of being burned.

Officer Pigg was allowed to leave the unit to check on his home. As Officer Pigg entered Fritch, they closed the roads down. Officer Pigg was able to ascertain his home was safe but was concerned about one of his family members in Borger.

Officer Pigg went to her home and assisted her to safety and assured that she had a fire barrier around. Officer Pigg then went

back to Fritch, loaded up a tractor and began creating fire barriers around random family homes around town. In total, Officer Pigg was able to assist in saving 10 homes despite the large amount of smoke and without regard to his own safety.

On March 27, 2024, PFIA Agent Joe Ponder presented the Meritorious Award to Correctional Officer Guy Pigg.

Pictured: Capt. Tanner Mortensen, Correctional Officer Guy Pigg, Capt. Sherry Washington, and PFIA Agent Joe Ponder.

UNIT CITATION AWARD PFIA’s

Honorary Mention Cooking Fire Georgia - On February 6, 2024 Savannah Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire. Members from Engine 7 along with Rescue 2 performed fire suppression and a primary search. During the search a victim was found on the floor in a bathroom unresponsive. Engine 7 and Rescue 2 personnel pulled the victim out of the home and performed CPR. After three rounds of CPR the victim’s condition improved and began breathing on their own. The cause of the fire is due to a cooking fire.

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FBI Top Ten Art Crimes

In order to investigate these important and challenging crimes, recover and repatriate these lost and stolen cultural heritage objects, and to help bring the perpetrators of such crime to justice, the FBI maintains a dedicated Art Crime Team with rapid deployment capabilities.

Art Crime

Established in 2004, the Art Crime Team consists of Special Agents specifically trained in cultural property matters.

Art and cultural property crime - which includes theft, fraud and forgery, looting, and trafficking across state and international lines - is a global problem with estimated losses in the billions of dollars annually.

Each Art Crime Team agent is responsible for addressing art and cultural property crime cases in an assigned geographic region, and conducting public outreach to museums, galleries, auction houses, and collectors.

In 2005, the FBI Art Crime Program established the Top Ten Art Crimes list to elevate public awareness of art and cultural property thefts, which has resulted in a significant number of new leads to unsolved crimes.

These pieces are uniquely valuable with some being “priceless” in terms of their respective cultural heritage significance.

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Statue of Entemena On July 25, 2006, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the recovery of the statue of King Entemena of Lagash, one of the most significant pieces looted from the Iraq Museum in 2003. It was returned to the Government of Iraq at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Gardner Museum Theft

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Statue of Entemena

March 18, 2013, the FBI—along with Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts—asked for the public’s help in recovering artwork stolen from the museum more than two decades ago in what remains the largest property crime in U.S. history.

At a press conference this afternoon in Boston on the 23rd anniversary of the theft, officials hoped to get the attention of those who might have or know the whereabouts of the 13 stolen works of art—including rare paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer—by publicly restating a $5 million reward.

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In March/April 2003, Iraqi cultural institutions and archaeological sites suffered major losses of priceless historical artifacts. Looting from archaeological sites continues on a massive scale. A number of artifacts stolen from the Iraq National Museum have been returned, but between 7,000-10,000 remain missing. Among the missing are the diorite statue of Entemena and almost 5,000 cylinder seals. In February 2005, the FBI recovered and repatriated eight cylinder seals taken from archaeological sites in Iraq.

“Today, we are pleased to announce that the FBI has made significant investigative progress in the search for the stolen art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,” said Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office. “We’ve determined in the years after the theft that the art was transported to the Connecticut and Philadelphia regions. But we haven’t identified where the art is right now, and that’s why we are asking the public for help.”

Since its inception, the Art Crime Team has recovered more than 20,000 items of cultural property valued at over $900 million.

Crime Team also provides cultural property training to law enforcement partners both domestically and internationally.

The Art Crime Team’s work is coordinated through the FBI’s Art Crime Program, within the Criminal Investigative Division’s Transnational Organized Crime section at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The Art Crime Team works hand in hand with other federal partners to include the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State in combatting the illicit trafficking of cultural property.

The Department of Justice assigns special trial attorneys to work with the Art Crime Team and provide prosecutorial support.

Art Crime Team agents receive specialized training in art and cultural property investigations and assist in investigations worldwide in cooperation with foreign law enforcement officials and FBI legal attaché offices. In addition to investigations, the Art “With these considerable developments in the investigation over the last couple of years,” said Special Agent Geoff Kelly, who heads the FBI investigation, “it’s likely over time someone has seen the art hanging on a wall, placed above a mantel, or stored in an attic.

We want that person to call the FBI.”

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Anthony Amore, the Gardner Museum’s chief of security, explained that the museum is offering a $5 million reward “for information that leads directly to the recovery of all of our items in good condition. What that means is that you don’t have to hand us the paintings to be eligible for the reward.” Amore added, “We hope that through this type of public campaign, people will see how earnest we are in our attempts to pay this reward and make our institution whole.”

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Three Mounted Jockeys

Edgar Degas

Procession on a Road near Florence Study for the Programme

Antoine-Denis Chaudet Eagle Finial

Chinese Gu

Rembrandt van Rijn

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

Officials stressed that anyone with information about the artwork can contact the FBI, the museum, or the U.S. Attorney’s Office directly or through a third party. “An individual who wishes to protect his or her identity can go through an attorney and the reward can be paid through an attorney,” Amore said. “There is no shortage of ways to get information to us. We simply want to recover our paintings and move forward. This is the 23rd anniversary of the robbery,” he said.

“It’s time for these paintings to come home.”

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Édouard Manet Chez Tortoni

Rembrandt van Rijn

Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee

Rembrandt van Rijn

A Lady and Gentleman in Black

Govaert Flinck

Landscape with an Obelisk

Johannes Vermeer The Concert

Edgar Degas

Leaving the Paddock

Leaving the Paddock

03.

Caravaggio’s Nativity with San Lorenzo and San Francesco In October 1969, two thieves entered the Oratory of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy and removed the Caravaggio Nativity from its frame.

Experts estimate its value at $20 million.

Nativity with San Lorenso and San Francesco

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Davidoff-Morini Stradivarius

04.

Davidoff-Morini Stradivarius In October 1995, it was reported that a $3 million Stradivarius violin had been stolen from the New York City apartment of Erica Morini, a noted concert violinist. Made in 1727 by Antonio Stradivari, the violin is known as the Davidoff-Morini Stradivarius.

View of Auvers-sur-Oise

View of the Seat at Scheveningen

05.

Van Gogh

View of the Sea at Scheveningen In December 2002, two thieves used a ladder to climb to the roof and break in to the Vincent Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In just a few minutes the thieves stole two paintings: Van Gogh’s View of the Sea at Scheveningen and Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen, valued at $30 million. Dutch police convicted two men in December 2003, but did not recover the paintings.

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View of Auvers-sur-Oise

Whitney Murals

Cezanne

On December 31, 1999, during the fireworks that accompanied the celebration of the millennium, a thief broke into the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England and stole Cezanne’s landscape painting View of Auvers-surOise. Valued at £3 million, the painting has been described as an important work illustrating the transition from early to mature Cezanne painting.

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Gertrude Vanderbilt In July 2002, two oil paintings

by Maxfield Parrish were stolen during a burglary of a gallery in West Hollywood, California.

The paintings are two panels from a series commissioned for Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s 5th Avenue mansion in New York.

The paintings were cut from their frames during the theft. The value of the two paintings is estimated at $4 million.

08.

Salvador Dali Two Balconies

Henri Matisse Luxembourg Garden

Pablo Picasso Dance Two Balconies

Luxembourg Garden

Claude Monet Marine

On February 24, 2006, about 4:00 PM, four works of art and other objects were stolen from the Museu Chacara do Céu, Rio de Janeiro, by four armed men. The value of the stolen items has not been estimated.

Dance

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Van Mieris, A Cavalier

A Cavalier

On June 10, 2007, A Cavalier, a self portrait in oil on wood panel by Dutch Master Frans Van Mieris, was stolen from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. The piece was stolen while the gallery was open for public viewing. The relatively small portrait measures 20 x 16 cm.

Its value is estimated at over $1 million.

10.

Renoir Oil Painting

Renoir

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On September 8, 2011, Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair by Pierre Auguste Renoir was stolen during an armed robbery in a Houston home.

The masked robber is described as a white male, 18 to 26 years old, who weighs about 160 pounds and is approximately 5’10” tall. He was armed with a large-caliber, semi-automatic handgun. A private insurer is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of the painting.

The National Stolen Art File (NSAF) The National Stolen Art File (NSAF) is an online database of stolen art and cultural property.

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad submit stolen objects to the NSAF. •

If you have information on a piece in the NSAF, submit a tip to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov.

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If you or your organization need access to the NSAF, contact your local FBI field office or your closest FBI legal attaché.

You can also access the NSAF database in the palm of your hand using our National Stolen Art File app.

SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale or For Swap is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers.

PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, e-mail your name, contact information, & ad information to

rbrownson@pfia.net.

You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.

PATCHES

OTHER

Looking to grow police/ fire patch collection. If you have patches you would like to part with, please send to Shannon McCarty at 20 Nicole Court Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).” Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation. org.

Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department. Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-5986038 and leave a message.

Kansas fire engineer wanting to trade fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts. E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim.dokken81@gmail. com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441.

Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches.

Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-768-1049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60, 80% cotton 20% poly, $65 Free shipping in the Continental US.

I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail. I’m willing to sell both for $250. Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720-810-0856.

Looking to grow my fire patch collection. Captain Jeff Fuchs, Carmel Fire Department, 2214 Mozart Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140. 317-695-8969 Looking to trade my police departments patch.

New patch for new patch.

Contact: John Kerrigan, 3804 Fairhaven Court, Midland, TX 79707. jkerrigan@ midlandtexas.gov Wanted: Complete set of 50 state police patches from each one of the 50 states to mount in a frame.

Contact: 401-946-6467.

Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $500. Contact: William Irby at 386-3168275 or skipirby@aol.com.

I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping.

Sandra Torres at 903-221-6344 1000s of FOP pins to sell from all states. Call Patsy McKinney at 936-647-7415. mckinneypatsy@yahoo.com

For Sale: A Fireman’s Log, a collection of poems written by a fireman. Titles include, Fireman’s Pole, A Fireman’s Wife, A Fireman’s Coat and more. $5 each plus $2 shipping. Contact Huey Hoover at hjh.33sd@gmail. com or phone 985-542-6434.

Honeywell brand new Nighthawk leather boots, size 8.5 $300 Stream light survivor flashlight, with battery pack, $50 MSA gear bag with wheels and pull out handle, 24” long, $50 Contact: Kevin Lillis at kevron1@aol.com or phone 716-207-0395.

Unique Dallas Love Field-Station 21 (ARFF) Challenge coins for sale $20 each. Includes S&H. Contact: Michael Prelle cell: 940-902-4267 or mickdfd11@gmail.com Audrey Farmer audreyfarmer210@gmail.com Selling 3 Unit Harrison Twp. Challenge coins $10 a coin

Firefighter/paramedic of the Independence Fire District would like to trade fire, EMS, or police challenge coins for one of our fire challenge coins. Email me or mail me your coin and I will return the favor.10409 Sharpsburg Drive Independence, KY 41051 dcoyle@ independencekyfire.org

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very day, PFIA members go about their duties despite the threat of imminent danger.

Sometimes they lose their lives so that another may live. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we list the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice this past year. These lists were compiled from the Officer Down Memorial Page http://www.odmp.org and the FEMA U.S. Fire Administration website https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/

FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS OF 2023 Chief of Police Justin Clark McIntire Brackenridge Borough Police Department, PA January 2, 2023

Police Officer Sean Leonard Sluganski McKeesport Police Department, PA February 6, 2023

Lieutenant John Francis McArdle New York City Police Department, NY February 22, 2023

Police Officer Carl Douglas Kimball St. Francisville Police Department, LA January 12, 2023

Police Officer Adeed Fayaz New York City Police Department, NY February 7, 2023

Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso Chicago Police Department, IL March 1, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Darnell Calhoun Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CA January 13, 2023

Police Officer Peter E. C. Jerving Milwaukee Police Department, WI February 7, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Asson Hacker Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, IN March 2, 2023

Supervisory Officer Jacqueline Montanaro U.S. DHS January 14, 2023

Police Officer Charles Herring Pembroke Pines Police Department, FL February 9, 2023

Master Trooper James R. Bailey Indiana State Police, IN March 3, 2023

Lieutenant Gerald T. Barbato New Jersey State Police, NJ January 16, 2023

Police Officer Julian Becerra Fountain Police Department, CO February 11, 2023

Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith Hermann Police Department, MO March 12, 2023

Mounted Police Officer Francis A. Gaynor New York City Police Department, NY January 18, 2023

Correctional Officer Jay Miller Washington State Department of Corrections, WA February 11, 2023

Lieutenant Frederick Charles Bowens, Jr. Detroit Police Department, MI March 13, 2023

Corrections Officer Lawrence Christopher Prather New Hampshire Department of Corrections, NH January 25, 2023

Police Officer James Muhlbauer Kansas City Police Department, MO February 15, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, OK March 20, 2023

Master Patrol Officer Clarence Lamar “CJ” Williams, II Cairo Police Department, GA January 28, 2023

Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Temple University Police Department, PA February 18, 2023

Patrolman Joseph Barlow McAlester Police Department, OK March 20, 2023

Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. Selma Police Department, CA January 31, 2023

Police Officer Geoffrey Redd Memphis Police Department, TN February 18, 2023

Sergeant David Poirrier Baton Rouge Police Department, LA March 26, 2023

Lieutenant Michael George Prettitore New York City Police Department, NY January 31, 2023

Detention Officer Kenneth Fowler Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office, OK February 19, 2023

Corporal Scotty Canezaro Baton Rouge Police Department, LA March 26, 2023

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Police Officer Garrett Crumby Huntsville Police Department, AL March 28, 2023

Police Officer Aréanah M. Preston Chicago Police Department, IL May 6, 2023

Trooper Jacques Felix Rougeau, Jr. Pennsylvania State Police, PA June 17, 2023

Police Officer Timothy James Unwin Springfield Township Police Department, OH March 31, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, WI May 6, 2023

Technical Sergeant Scott Charles Norcutt New York State Police, NY June 20, 2023

Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA April 2, 2023

Police Officer Robert Shisler Deptford Township Police Department, NJ May 7, 2023

Trooper Aaron N. Smith Indiana State Police, IN June 28, 2023

Police Officer Emily Ann Breidenbach Chetek Police Department, WI April 8, 2023

Detective Jacob Arthur Beu Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, TN May 7, 2023

Police Officer Carlos Taylor Montgomery Police Department, AL June 30, 2023

Police Officer Hunter Timothy Scheel Cameron Police Department, WI April 8, 2023

Port Police Officer Kimberly Sickafoose Alabama Port Authority Police, AL May 11, 2023

Sergeant Heather Glenn Tell City Police Department, IN July 3, 2023

Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney New Orleans Police Department, LA April 9, 2023

Sergeant Joshua Lee Clouse Cameron Police Department, TX May 11, 2023

Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr. Virgin Islands Police Department, VI July 4, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jason Stuart Jones Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, TX April 11, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Brett Harris Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CA May 13, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Tyee Michael Browne Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, GA July 5, 2023

Maintenance Foreman Michael Robert Keel Indiana Department of Correction, IN April 12, 2023

Sergeant Michael Kunovich St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, FL May 19, 2023

Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen Rutland Police Department, VT July 7, 2023

Investigator Patrick J. Hogan New York State Police, NY April 13, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley Scott County Sheriff’s Office, KY May 22, 2023

Deputy Sheriff John Durm Marion County Sheriff’s Office, IN July 10, 2023

Aviation Enforcement Agent Esteban Gabriel Peña U.S. DHS April 15, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Marcus Zeigler Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, OH May 26, 2023

Police Officer Jake Wallin Fargo Police Department, ND July 14, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen Pope County Sheriff’s Office, MN April 15, 2023

Police Officer Horren Randy Tyler Madison Police Department, MS June 1, 2023

Police Officer Anthony Ferguson Alamogordo Police Department, NM July 16, 2023

Reserve Corporal Joseph Johnson Nyssa Police Department, OR April 15, 2023

Corporal Shawn Kevin Kelly Denham Springs Police Department, LA June 2, 2023

Sergeant Edwin Maldonado-García Puerto Rico Police Department, PR July 19, 2023

Senior Investigator Nicholas Georgeadis New York State Police, NY April 28, 2023

Sergeant Cory Maynard West Virginia State Police, WV June 2, 2023

Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker Eastland County Sheriff’s Office, TX July 21, 2023

Detective Troy David Patterson New York City Police Department, NY April 29, 2023

Chief of Police Anthony Rickerson Jasper Police Department, FL June 11, 2023

Special Agent Robert C. Castioni, Jr. U.S. DHS July 24, 2023

Lieutenant Richard Weber Newark Police Division, NJ May 1, 2023

Captain Christopher J. Garrow New York State Police, NY June 12, 2023

Lieutenant Michael Wood Newberry Police Department, SC July 26, 2023

Captain William J. Gawron, Sr. Sayreville Police Department, NJ May 4, 2023

Police Officer Mark Christopher Wagner, II Wintergreen Police Department, VA June 16, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Alejandro Martinez Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, CA July 28, 2023

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FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS OF 2023 Sergeant William Cherry Macon County Sheriff’s Office, TN July 29, 2023

Detective Robert Garten Hartford Police Department, CT September 6, 2023

Lieutenant Milton Resendez San Benito Police Department, TX October 17, 2023

Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio Ville Platte Marshal’s Office, LA July 31, 2023

Deputy Sheriff II Auston Smith Reudelhuber Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, NC September 9, 2023

Correctional Officer I Kelly Bernard Rolando Missouri Department of Corrections, MO October 22, 2023

Sergeant Pedro Torres-Santos Trujillo Alto Municipal Police Department, PR July 31, 2023

Police Officer Kevin M. Cram Algona Police Department, IA September 13, 2023

Sergeant Jon Arden Jenson Fort Worth Police Department, TX October 28, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Timothy J. Guyer Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, IN August 1, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, CA September 16, 2023

Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran Des Moines Police Department, IA November 2, 2023

Police Officer Matthew Hare Easley Police Department, SC August 2, 2023

Airman Trinity Leeann Reinhart United States Air Force Security Forces, US September 16, 2023

Detective James Michael Lett Benton Police Department, AR November 8, 2023

Associate Director John “Jack” Hess FBI, US August 4, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Shannon Eric “Shane” Lang, Sr. Marion County Sheriff’s Office, TN September 17, 2023

Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore Austin Police Department, TX November 11, 2023

Police Officer Jonah Oswald Fairway Police Department, KS August 7, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Marylin Anjanette Mayo St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA September 21, 2023

Officer Bill Sapolu Honolulu Police Department, HI August 8, 2023

Police Officer Darrin McMichael Arlington Police Department, TX September 21, 2023

Correctional Officer III Jovian Motley Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division, TX November 13, 2023

Patrolman James M. Sides Alamogordo Police Department, NM August 14, 2023

Police Officer Robert John Kirwan Suffolk County Police Department, NY September 23, 2023

Special Agent Patrick Bauer U.S.D.T, US August 17, 2023

Captain John Robert Randolph, III Ringling Police Department, OK September 25, 2023

Officer Bryan Holley Hudson Independent School District Police Department, TX August 18, 2023

Community Parole Officer Christine GuerinSandoval Colorado Department of Corrections, CO September 28, 2023

Police Officer Anthony Francone Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department, TR August 25, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jacob Eric Salrin Richland County Sheriff’s Department, SC September 29, 2023

Sheriff Robert Daniel Rodgers Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office, GA August 29, 2023

Correctional Officer I Robert Danforth Clark Georgia Department of Corrections, GA October 1, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Pierson Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, TX August 29, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely Knox County Sheriff’s Office, TN October 2, 2023

Chief of Police Frank Hayes, Jr. Goodland Police Department, KS August 30, 2023

Police Officer Chad Swanson Manhattan Beach Police Department, CA October 4, 2023

Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MS September 4, 2023

Sergeant Richard Carrero Mendez Philadelphia Police Department, PA October 12, 2023

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Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz U.S. DHS November 14, 2023 Captain Richard Louis Ruiz, Sr. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, NY November 18, 2023 Sergeant Michael Moran Cortez Police Department, CO November 29, 2023 Sergeant Michael Abbate Nevada Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, NV November 30, 2023 Trooper Alberto Felix Nevada Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, NV November 30, 2023 Sergeant James Michael Russ Chattanooga Police Department, TN December 2, 2023 Technical Sergeant Christopher Philip Rock New York State Police, NY December 3, 2023 Police Officer Paul Tracey Waltham Police Department, MA December 6, 2023

Sergeant Russell Earl Lavarl Jones Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office, NC December 6, 2023

K9 Lenin Baytown Police Department, TX March 9, 2023

K9 Kenzo Pima County Sheriff’s Department, AZ October 27, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Paul Martin Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, ND December 6, 2023

K9 Rudy Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CA April 14, 2023

K9 Fury Franklin Police Department, OH November 11, 2023

Trooper Robert M. Burney New York State Police, NY December 9, 2023

K9 Hudson Kane County Sheriff’s Office, IL May 24, 2023

K9 Bane Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, KS November 16, 2023

Chief of Police Christopher Byard Cummings Samburg Police Department, TN December 10, 2023

K9 Santos Wake County Sheriff’s Office, NC May 26, 2023

K9 Max South Fulton Police Department, GA November 17, 2023

Sergeant Stephen Gibson Somervell County Sheriff’s Office, TX December 13, 2023

K9 Barrett Montville Police Department, CT June 1, 2023

K9 Broko Connicticut State Police, CT December 21, 2023

Police Officer Daniel P. DiDato East Fishkill Police Department, NY December 18, 2023

K9 Chase Cobb County Police Department, GA June 6, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Hamilton Preble County Sheriff’s Office, OH December 18, 2023

K9 Aron Houston Police Department, TX June 12, 2023

Police Officer Michael Cain Maxheimer Shannon Hills Police Department, AR December 19, 2023

K9 Harrie Shreveport Police Department, LA June 24, 2023

Court Officer Robert J. Silver St. Clair County 72nd District Court, MI December 28, 2023

K9 Kuno Forest Heights Police Department, MD July 2, 2023

Police Officer Tuan Q. Le Oakland Police Department, CA December 29, 2023

K9 Falco Gary Police Department, IN July 13, 2023

Sergeant Marc Andrew McIntyre Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, GA December 29, 2023

K9 Sir San Diego Police Department, CA August 2, 2023

Sergeant Philip Dale Nix Greensboro Police Department, NC December 30, 2023

K9 Waro Clayton County Police Department, GA September 2, 2023

K9 Graffit Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, CO February 13, 2023

K9 Rico South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, SC September 28, 2023

K9 Champ Kansas City Police Department, MO February 15, 2023

K9 Deebo Harris County Sheriff’s Office, GA October 1, 2023

K9 Fredy United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US February 15, 2023

K9 Fredy Orange County Sheriff’s Office, FL October 16, 2023

K9 Duke San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, CA February 19, 2023

K9 Rio Georgia Department of Natural Resources, GA October 19, 2023

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FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS OF 2023 Chief Larry Peasley Maroa Countryside Fire Protection District, IL January 4, 2023

Firefighter Matthew Smith Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services, GA March 21, 2023

Wildland Firefighter Shaun Daniel Georgia Forestry Commission, GA June 5, 2023

Captain Charles Cate Clallam County Fire District #3, WA January 12, 2023

Chief Minton Beach Oak City Volunteer Fire Department, NC March 22, 2023

Firefighter/MFR William McCale Vermilion Twp. Fire & Rescue Department, OH June 10, 2023

Safety Officer Kevin Dailey Middleport Fire Department, OH January 24, 2023

Lieutenant Terrence Judge Pembroke Fire Department, NH March 24, 2023

Firefighter Stewart Hunt Ancram Volunteer Fire Department, NY June 15, 2023

Firefighter Robert Gardner, Jr. Richmond-Carolina Fire District, RI January 26, 2023

Firefighter Jeff Pfeiffer Deptford Fire Department, NJ March 24, 2023

Firefighter Brian Letrent Bayville Volunteer Fire Company #1, NJ June 21, 2023

Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Norbury Gresham Fire Department, OR February 3, 2023

Firefighter Edward Hykel City of West Fire Department, TX March 28, 2023

Firefighter Bobby Smith Ware County Fire Rescue, GA June 22, 2023

Firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety, HI February 4, 2023

Firefighter/EMT Jermaine Pelt Chicago Fire Department, IL April 4, 2023

Firefighter Lloyd Ruediger New Haven-Berger Fire Protection District, MO June 26, 2023

2nd Assistant Chief Steve Harris Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., NY February 13, 2023 Assistant Chief Jarod Kammeyer Noble Township Fire Department, OH February 14, 2023 Chief Todd Yandre Lake Mills Fire Department, WI February 15, 2023 Chief Steven Smith Pebble Volunteer Fire Department, AL February 19, 2023 Firefighter Paul Cloutier Webster Fire Department, MA February 21, 2023 Lieutenant Ethan Quillen Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department, MI February 22, 2023 Apparatus Operator Ricky Hill, Jr. Flint Fire Department, MI February 25, 2023 Firefighter Jason Arno Buffalo Fire Department, NY March 1, 2023 Engineer/EMT William Fore Brady Fire/EMS, TX March 9, 2023 Forest Technician Rocky Wood Virginia Department of Forestry, VA March 9, 2023

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Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk Chicago Fire Department, IL April 5, 2023 Firefighter Anthony Duivenvoorde Sussex Fire Department, NJ April 12, 2023 Service Forester Cody Mullens West Virginia Division of Forestry, WV April 13, 2023 Firefighter Horace Wright Abbott Volunteer Fire Department, TX April 14, 2023 Firefighter Fred Fedeler Chester Volunteer Fire Department, SD April 22, 2023 Deputy Chief Chester Lauck Frederick Co., Fire and Rescue Department, VA April 23, 2023 Captain Roy Sewell North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department, TN April 24, 2023 Lieutenant Richard Hempel Groesbeck Volunteer Fire-Rescue, TX May 9, 2023 Assistant Chief Kyle Osgood Farmland Volunteer Fire Department, IN May 25, 2023 Firefighter James Muller Irmo Fire District, SC May 26, 2023

Chief Hal Hanenkrath South Richland Fire Department, OH June 27, 2023 Firefighter Brice Trossbach Naval District Washington Fire Department-NAS Patuxent River, MD June 27, 2023 Firefighter Augusto Acabou Newark Fire Department, NJ July 5, 2023 Firefighter Wayne Brooks, Jr. Newark Fire Department, NJ July 5, 2023 Firefighter Recruit Ian Strickler Frederick County, VA Fire & Rescue, VA July 5, 2023 Firefighter James Cleary, Jr. Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department, WV July 11, 2023 Firefighter Jordan Melton Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service, AL July 17, 2023 Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman Memphis Fire Department, TN July 19, 2023 Firefighter Evan Brown Honey Grove Volunteer Fire Department, TX July 30, 2023

Firefighter Benjamin Sapper U.S. Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, OR August 4, 2023 Assistant Chief Josh Bischof California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CA August 6, 2023 Captain Timothy Rodriguez California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CA August 6, 2023 Contract Pilot Tony Sousa California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, CA August 6, 2023

Captain Adam Hart Hurlburt Field, Fire & Emergency Services, FL October 5, 2023

Chief Ralph Stegbauer Concord Green Township Fire Department, OH November 25, 2023

Chief Timothy Johnson Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, PA October 17, 2023

Firefighter Matthew Dawson Lubbock Fire Rescue, TX November 26, 2023 Firefighter/Driver Richard Miller Henderson County Fire Department, TN December 1, 2023

Firefighter Cameron Craig Abingdon Fire Department, PA October 19, 2023 EMT/Firefighter Rodney Pitts, III Baltimore City Fire Department, MD October 19, 2023 Firefighter Colin Reedy West Whiteland Fire Company, PA October 20, 2023

Chief Edward Steines West Milford Fire Department, NJ August 16, 2023

Firefighter Ronald Strosnider Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Department, WV October 20, 2023

Fire Police Officer Shawn Giles Fuller Hose Company No. 1, PA August 20, 2023

Captain Anthony Hoffman Ionia Fire Department, IA October 22, 2023

Firefighter Anthony DeSimone North Haven Fire Department, CT August 24, 2023

Lieutenant Dillon Rinaldo Baltimore City Fire Department, MD October 25, 2023

Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, FL August 28, 2023

Firefighter Regina Huffman Coon Creek Fire & Rescue, KY October 28, 2023

Lieutenant Kevin Ward Chicago Fire Department, IL August 28, 2023 Firefighter Mia Ethridge Louisa County Department of Fire and EMS, VA September 1, 2023 Firefighter Joe Parish Diboll Volunteer Fire Department, TX September 1, 2023 Chief Joseph Maragliano Nyack Fire Department, NY September 2, 2023 Chief Josh Kogel Cavour Volunteer Fire Department, SD September 4, 2023 Firefighter Troy Thompson Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department, NC October 4, 2023 Battalion Chief Earl Dyer Richmond Fire Department, VA October 5, 2023

Firefighter/Driver Lamont Killian, Jr. Mount Vernon Fire Department, NY December 11, 2023 Lieutenant Charles Gallant Rye Fire Rescue, NH December 14, 2023 Chief Robert Wysong Clinton-Warren Joint Fire and Rescue District, OH December 26, 2023

Assistant Chief Joseph Back Whitesburg Fire Department, KY October 30, 2023 District Chief David Phelps Prairieton Fire Department, IN November 2, 2023 Fire Sergeant Thomas Petschke, Jr. Ballardsville Fire & Rescue, KY November 11, 2023 Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price Chicago Fire Department, IL November 13, 2023 Lieutenant Justin Bower Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company, NJ November 18, 2023 Safety Officer Daniel Potts Whitney Fire Department, TX November 24, 2023 Chief John Norris Forest Bend Fire Department, TX November 25, 2023 Captain Jeffery Skaggs Concord Green Township Fire Department, OH November 25, 2023 Summer 2024 • The PFIA Protector

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THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease rash Illustration of Lyme disease rash on different skin colors. People with Lyme disease might get a bull’s eye rash.

The rash gradually spreads over a period of days.

Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria.

Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It’s also common in Europe and in south central and southeastern Canada.

You’re at risk of Lyme disease if you spend time where the ticks live, such as grassy, brushy or wooded areas. Taking safety measures in these areas can lower the risk of Lyme disease.

Symptoms A tick bite may look like a tiny, itchy bump on your skin, much like a mosquito bite. This doesn’t mean you have a tick-borne disease. Many people will not notice they’ve had a tick bite.

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The symptoms of Lyme disease vary. They usually show up in stages. But the stages can overlap.

And some people don’t have symptoms of the typical early stage.

Stage 1

Early symptoms of Lyme disease usually happen within 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. This stage of disease has a limited set of symptoms. This is called early localized disease.

A rash is a common sign of Lyme disease. But it doesn’t always happen. The rash is usually a single circle that slowly spreads from the site of the tick bite. It may become clear in the center and look like a target or bull’s-eye.

The rash often feels warm to the touch, But it’s usually not painful or itchy.

Other stage 1 symptoms include: • •

Fever.

Headache.

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Extreme tiredness.

Joint stiffness.

Muscle aches and pains.

Swollen lymph nodes.

Stage 2

Without treatment, Lyme disease can get worse. The symptoms often show up within 3 to 10 weeks after a tick bite. Stage 2 is often more serious and widespread. It is called early disseminated disease.

Stage 2 may include the stage 1 symptoms and the following: • • • • • • • •

Many rashes on other parts of the body.

Neck pain or stiffness.

Muscle weakness on one or both sides of the face.

Immune-system activity in heart tissue that causes irregular heartbeats.

Pain that starts from the back and hips and spreads to the legs.

Pain, numbness or weakness in the hands or feet.

Painful swelling in tissues of the eye or eyelid.

Immune-system activity in eye nerves that causes pain or vision loss.

Stage 3

In the third stage, you may have symptoms from the earlier stages and other symptoms. This stage is called late disseminated disease.

In the United States, the most common condition of this stage is arthritis in large joints, particularly the knees. Pain, swelling or stiffness may last for a long time.

Or the symptoms may come and go. Stage 3 symptoms usually begin 2 to 12 months after a tick bite.

The type of Lyme disease common in Europe can cause a skin condition called acrodermatitis chronic atrophicans. The skin on the backs of the hands and tops of the feet get discolored and swell. It also may show up over the elbows and knees. More-serious cases may cause damage to tissues or joints.

This skin condition may show up many months to many years after a tick bite.

When to see a doctor

Most people who get Lyme disease don’t remember having a tick bite. And many symptoms of Lyme disease relate to other conditions. See your health care provider if you have Lyme disease symptoms. An early diagnosis and proper treatment can improve outcomes.

If you know you had a tick bite or might have been around ticks, watch for symptoms. If they show up, see your care provider as soon as possible.

Causes

Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria. In North America, the black-legged tick, also called

the deer tick, mainly carry the bacteria.

In Europe, a different species of borrelia causes Lyme disease.

Ticks carry the bacteria. These ticks are known by a few names, including castor bean tick, sheep tick or deer tick.

Tick bites

Ticks feed on blood by attaching to a host’s skin. The tick feeds until it’s swollen to many times its typical size. Deer ticks can feed on a host’s blood for several days.

Ticks pick up bacteria from a host, such as a deer or rodent.

They don’t get sick. But they can pass the bacteria to another host.

When an infected tick feeds on a person, the bacteria can move to the person’s bloodstream. The bacteria are less likely to spread Lyme disease if you remove the tick within 24 hours.

Both young and adult ticks can carry the disease. Young ticks are tiny and hard to spot. You may not notice if a young tick bites you.

Risk factors

Your risk for getting Lyme disease depends on if you spend time where they are likely to live. This includes the: •

• •

Region. Deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are widespread. They are mostly found in the upper Midwest, the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states, and in south central and southeastern Canada. The castor bean tick is found throughout Europe.

Habitat. Ticks live in wooded, shrubby or grassy areas.

Time of year. The risk of infection is greater in the spring, summer and fall. But ticks can be active any time the temperature is above freezing.

Complications Some people with Lyme disease report symptoms that continue after treatment. These longerlasting symptoms may include: • • • •

Arthritis that begins with Lyme disease and doesn’t improve.

Body aches and pains.

Constant or frequent tiredness.

Memory complaints.

These conditions are not clearly understood. Some people with these symptoms may be diagnosed with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or PTLDS. These longlasting problems may be caused by: • • • • •

Incomplete treatment.

Reinfection with Lyme disease.

Immune system response to fragments of killed bacteria.

Immune system activity that harms healthy tissues, also called autoimmunity.

Conditions other than Lyme disease that have not been diagnosed.

Prevention The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites when you are outdoors. Most ticks attach themselves to your lower legs and feet as you walk or work in grassy, wooded areas or overgrown fields. After a tick attaches to your body, it often crawls upward to find a spot to burrow into your skin.

If you’re in or plan to be in an area where ticks are likely to live, follow these tips to protect yourself.

• • •

Use tick repellents Dress for protection Check for ticks

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ lyme-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20374651

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CHILI & DONUTS

HERE’S THE FUN

Food & Humor Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips 2 small to medium zucchini, sliced into 1/8”-thick rounds 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Cooking spray 1/2 tsp. (or more) ranch seasoning

Zucchini Selection: Opt for small to medium zucchini as they’re less watery and have less pulp, ensuring an even bake for your chips.

Slicing Technique: For the most consistent baking, aim for thin, uniform slices. A mandoline set at 1/8” thickness works wonders if you have one on hand.

Salt Preparation: Before baking, lightly salt the zucchini slices with just 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to draw out excess moisture. For easy monitoring, strain the slices over a bowl to gauge moisture levels.

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to ensure even heat distribution and moisture reduction. Avoid parchment paper, as it retains too much moisture and leads to uneven baking.

Seasoning Tip: For maximum ranch flavor without overpowering saltiness, toss the chips with ranch seasoning while they’re still hot post-bake. This ensures an even coating of ranch flavor, reminiscent of classic Cool Ranch chips.

Oven Instructions

Baking Method:

Step 1 Place zucchini in a colander set over a bowl. Add salt and toss to coat, rubbing salt into all sides.

Strain until excess moisture is released, about 30 minutes.

To achieve a dehydrated texture and even browning, opt for a low temperature over a longer duration. While an air fryer speeds up the process, it may result in curled and unevenly colored chips. For optimal results, bake directly on a greased sheet pan

Step 2 Preheat oven to 225°. Discard excess liquid. Layer zucchini slices on a paper towel-lined surface, then pat dry with more paper towels on top. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking

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spray. Arrange zucchini slices on prepared sheet in an even layer.

Step 3 Bake chips, checking at the 1-hour mark, until crispy and browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Step 4 Carefully transfer chips to a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning, then toss to coat. Taste and add more ranch seasoning, if desired.

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Paterson PD SHANAVIA SMITH 201-926-8652 (C) shsmith.pfia@gmail.com

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Wende State Corrections ANTHONY PECORA 716-253-4678 (C) apecora0308@gmail.com

Plainfield FD & PD NUNO CARVALHO 908-296-6871 (C) ncarvalho.pfia@gmail.com

Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com

Wende State Corrections NATONYA YARBOUGH 716-986-7321 (C) natonyayarbough@gmail.com

Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com

Sussex County FD, PD, & Sheriff MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

White Plains FD PATSY DeFONCE IV 914-505-1412 (C) patsydefonce@me.com

Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

New York State Court PD BRITTANY PARKER 518-859-9887 (C) baberrings@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com

Montgomery Twp. FD & PD CHRISTOPHER PARLOW 908-216-3632 (C) cparlowpafia@gmail.com

Trenton PD JASON BOUCHARD 609-510-8688 (H) jbouchard.pfia@gmail.com

Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Montclair FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Montclair PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com Newark PD MIKEY CARRILLO 973-951-8350 (C) mcpfia120@gmail.com North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Orange FD& PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com

Wallington FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

New Mexico Colfax Co. FD & Sheriff PAUL MAY 832-724-5818 (C) pm3149@sbcglobal.net

New York Albany FD KORY HOGAN SR. 518-542-8478 (C) koryvhogan@gmail.com Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKAHARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD ZACH WILLIAMS 716-982-4565 (C) zw6690@gmail.com Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Cattaraugus County Sheriff MELISSA YERPE 716-640-3038 (C) mjyerpe.pfia@gmail.com

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Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) precki17@aol.com Rochester FD BRIAN WHITE 585-705-7179 (C) white.brian11@gmail.com Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Syracuse PD TAYLOR ANDERSON 920-883-1437 (C) tanderson@syracusepolice.org Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-573-8106 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com Troy FD PETER RYAN 518-805-8584 (C) pryan72012@gmail.com Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ZACHARY HANCZAROWSKI 716-697-8017 (C) zhanczarowski@gmail.com

North Carolina Charlotte FD TOM BREWER 704-200-8486 (C) brewer18c@gmail.com Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd634@hotmail.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati FD CHRIS HANDLEY 513-919-3521 (C) chris.handley.pfia@gmail.com Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus Metro FD KURT DIETZ 614-332-2795 (C) kurt.pfia@gmail.com Columbus Metro FD BRADY SEDDELMEYER 419-233-6974 (C) bsedd@yahoo.com Columbus FD KELLY STORTS 614-496-4544 (C) kemist14@hotmail.com Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@gmail.com

Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com Franklin Co., PD & Sheriff JEREMY WALLACE 614-557-1312 (C) jeremy.wallace2006@gmail.com Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-225-2120 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com NW Ohio FD & PD MATT MORGAN 937-508-3086 (C) morgan.pfia@gmail.com Toledo FD RYAN GRANT 419-340-7166 (C) rgrant.pfia@gmail.com Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

Oklahoma Tulsa FD JIMMY OBER 918-260-6887 (C) joberfire@gmail.com Tulsa PD DENNIS SMITH 918-282-7523 (C) popodad71@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania Chester FD & PD THOMAS THORNTON 267-275-5932 (C) tthornton2493@gmail.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD TIM ROMANSKI 814-572-2323 (C) trdunn24@yahoo.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrush21488@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD WILLIAM HAFTEK 201-341-9677 (C) wphaftek@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (H)

Pittsburg FD RYAN SHAW 412-874-1426 (C) rshawpbf@gmail.com Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net Western Penn. Corrections STEPHEN BOWSER 814-505-5818 (C stephenbowser079@gmail.com

Rhode Island Johnston Corrections VINCENT ORTEZ 401-263 -9714 (C) compaq102082@gmail.com Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Johnston PD DAVID GALLIGAN 401-419-7967 (C) davegalligan@yahoo.com Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) alance6055@gmail.com

Nashville FD WILLIAM MERRILL 615-456-2835 (C) 615-862-5313 (B) pmerrill.pfia@gmail.com

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 361-354-8901 (C) prodriguez.1935774@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS D. RODRIGUEZ 915-294-8385 (C) lrodriguezpfi@yahoo.com Gatesville PD & Corrections KATHRYN SKINNER 254-245-6243 (C) guategal50@aol.com

Providence PD RALPH ABENANTE IV 401-225-6530 (C) rabenante4@yahoo.com

Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com

South Carolina

Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com

North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) rickbuddelmeyer@yahoo.com

Tennessee Knoxville FD JUSTIN HARMOND 865-340-6812 (C) jharmonpfia@outlook.com Nashville FD ADDIS KENDALL 615-533-8685 (C) rakendall13@gmail.com Nashville FD NICK HOOD 615-624-2246 (C) nick.hood.pfia@gmail.com

Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) dleader59@protonmail.com Johnson Co., Sheriff AARON PITTS 214-738-7616 (C) acpitts.pfia@gmail.com Kileen FD CODY NEWMAN 254-981-6110 (C) codynewman1978@protonmail.com McAllen FD ERIC RAMIREZ 956-607-7549 (C) esmr412@gmail.com

McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com Orange FD & PD MATTHEW SLAGLE 409-781-7176 (C) matthewslagle83@gmail.com Pasadena FD & PD MICHAEL PALITZ 808-218-1623 (C) mikepalitz@hotmail.com Port Arthor FD &PD TARAH MIRELES 409709-3633 (H) tarahm55@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD LARRY PELAEZ 409-221-7395 (C) jpelaez@gmail.com San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-654-3333 (H) 210-884-7651 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com

Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Portsmouth FD KURT DETRICK 571-233-6901 (C) kurtdetrick@gmail.com Prince William FD DANIEL WILLIAMS 240-398-1114 (C) foxtrotwhiskey14@gmail.com Prince William Co., FD MEAGAN DONELAN 571-334-0851 (C) mego12@gmail.com Prince William Co., PD MARCIA WHALEY 571-259-7034 (C) pwpfia@gmail.com

Washington, D. C. Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net Washington, D.C. Fire JUSTIN LENYK 201-874-9116 (C) jlenyk.pfia@gmail.com

West Virginia

San Antonio FD JOHN MOORE III 210-379-8229 (C) jrmoore3@att.net

Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)

Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C)

Huntington FD & PD DAVID REDMAN 606-465-9344 (C) fdredman@yahoo.com

Tarrant County Sheriff STEFAN HODNETT 817-343-3300 (C) smhodnett@aol.com

Wyoming

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com

Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com

Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) jmedellin.pfia@gmail.com

Virginia Henrico County PD JIM LIVINGSTONE 804-338-9791 (C) jlivings1@gmail.com Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 571-528-3400 (C) pfia.va226@gmail.com Norfolk FD DAVE CHERESKIN 757-621-1111 (C) dchereskin77@gmail.com

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Police & Firemens Ins. Association 101 E. 116th St. Carmel, In 46032-4567

HELP US FIND THESE

Missing Children

Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children.

PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children. If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.

MISSING • HELP BRING ME HOME May 12, 2024, was Serenity Dennard’s 15th birthday.

Five years ago on February 3, 2019, Serenity was last seen at Black Hills Children’s Home, a residential behavioral treatment facility, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Staff members say the 9-year-old was playing inside the gymnasium that morning with a few other children. Suddenly, they saw Serenity run outside and into the cold winter day.

SERENITY JUNE DENNARD Missing Since: February 3, 2019 Rapid City, SD Age Now: 15 Years Old Female

Serenity’s photo is shown ageprogressed to 13.

DON’T HESITATE CALL

An extensive search was soon launched with numerous law enforcement agencies and members of the community, making it possibly the largest search South Dakota ever encountered. Black Hills Children’s Home was surrounded by a large, wooded area and harsh terrain, and cold weather and snowfall followed the days after Serenity’s disappearance. These circumstances elevated law enforcement’s concern of Serenity’s unknown whereabouts as they continued to search for miles on end. She was never found and what happened to her is still a mystery.

911 OR 1-800-843-5678

SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are listed from the date an individual went missing and may not currently be accurate.