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 NLEOMFGala Ground Breaking

WHAT'S HAPPENING

 WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR

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CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO ASSISTANT CHIEF THOMAS SWEENEY WHO RETIRED ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

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A 1968 MODEL RMP IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT BY CONTACTING RETIRED POLICE OFFICER LUIS RIVERA AT 718-427-4156 OR EMAIL HIM  tiberius52pct@yahoo.com HE'LL SEND PHOTO ON REQUEST.

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LOOKING FOR DENIS McCAULIFFE, 75 AND 17 PRECINCTS.  IF YOU KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS ASK HIM TO CONTACT BOB GREFE grefe17036@AOL.COM

ALSO RICK BENZINGER RFBenzinger@verizon.net IS LOOKING TO CONTACT BILLY BUTTERWORTH (48 PRECINCT)

AND RETIRED DETECTIVE ANTHONY MORALES (OCID) 813-416-5241 IS TRYING TO CONTACT A LIEUTENANT OLIVIERI, 122 PRECINCT..

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JANUARY 4, 2010 (MONDAY) 7 PM THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA 10-13 CLUB Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE ELKS LODGE 2193, Click HERE 285 WILMETTE AVENUE, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA.

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JANUARY 8, 2010 (FRIDAY) 7:30 PM THE GEORGIA SHIELDS Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE VFW POST 5408, Click HERE 4764 COBB PARKWAY NORTH, ACWORTH, GEORGIA.

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JANAUARY 9, 1938 (SATURDAY) IS THE 72nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF PATROLMAN ANTHONY TORNATORRE, 52 PRECINCT.  THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON JANUARY 6, 1938 WITHIN THE CONFINES OF TODAY'S 49 PRECINCT

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JANUARY 9, 2010 (SATURDAY 6:30 PM IS THE HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE OF THE MANASOTA 10-13 CLUB Click HERE TO BE HELD AT THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB, 3101 LONGMEADOW, SARASOTA, FL.  ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS, SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONTACT TONY MARONE 941-706-6324 OR tjmarone@verizon.net  RESERVATIONS FOR BUFFET AND CASH BAR WITH CHECK FOR $40 PAYABLE TO:MANASOTA 10-13 AND SEND TO: RICH ADLER, 13458 COMMONWEALTH AVE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

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JANUARY 12, 2010 (TUESDAY) 12 N IS THE MEETING OF THE JERSEY SHORE 10-13 ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD AT LEGGETTS SAND BAR RESTAURANT  Click HERE 217 1ST AVENUE, MANASQUAN, NEW JERSEY.

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JANUARY 13, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) IS THE MEETING OF THE RETIRED DETECTIVES  Click HERE  CHECK WEB SITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

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JANUARY 13, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) 7:30 PM THE GULF COAST 10-13 Click HERE WILL MEET AT FOP LODGE #66 Click HERE 23300 HARPER AVENUE, PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA

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JANUARY 17, 2010 (SUNDAY) OS THE 63rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF PATROLMAN HARRY SCHRIFFIES, MOTORCYCLE #1 (TODAY'S HIGHWAY #1) Click here WHICH OCURRED WITHIN THE 19 PRECINCT.

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JANUARY 17, 2010 (SUNDAY) 6 PM THE DINNER/DANCE OF THE BROWARD 10-13 CLUB  Click HERE  WILL BE HELD AT THE COLONY WEST COUNTRY CLUB  Click HERE  6800 NW PINE ISLAND RD, TAMARAC, FL 33321.  $40 PER PERSON FOR CHOICE OF HALF CHICKEN, PRIME RIB OR BROILED SALMON AND COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS.  CHECKS PAYABLE AND SEND TO: BROWARD 10-13 CLUB, 6009 NW 10 STREET, MARGATE, FL 33063 (INCLUDE DINNER CHOICE)  CONTACT DENNIS LYDTING 954-973-3080,

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JANUARY 18, 2010 (MONDAY) 8 PM FOP 69 Click HERE WILL MEET AT VFW POST 9592, Click HERE 55 HICKORY LANE, LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK

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JANAURY 19, 2010 (TUESDAY) IS THE 12th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF DETECTIVE SEAN CARRINGTON, BRONX NARCOTICS Click HERE  AND Click HERE   THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 1660 ANDREWS AVENUE WITHIN THE 44 PRECINCT.

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JANUARY 19, 2010 (TUESDAY) THE SUN COAST 10-13 Click HERE WILL MEET AT KALLY K'S (address not available)

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JANUARY 19, 2010 (TUESDAY) 6:30 PM FOP LODGE 704 Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE MAHOPAC AMERICAN LEGION POST, Click HERE 333 BUCKSHOLLOW ROAD, MAHOPAC, NEW YORK..

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JANUARY 20, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) 7 PM FOP LODGE 3100 WILL NEET AT THE FOP LODGE #19 HALL, 5876 OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA.  GUEST SPEAKER IS COLONEL ALLEN WEST Click HERE  CONTACT IS STANLEY KRIEGSMAN 561-703-5846

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JANUARY 20, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) 8 PM (DOORS OPEN 7 PM) THE ORANGE COUNTY SHIELDS

Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE MONELL ENGINE COMPANY, 89 E. MAIN STREET, WASHINGTONVILLE, NY.

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JANUARY 23, 2010 (SATURDAY) IS THE 67th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF PATROLMAN PASQUALE VENTURELLI, 45 PRECINCT.  THE PLACE OF OCURRENCE WAS CAROLL STREET, CITY ISLAND.

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JANUARY 23, 2010 (SATURDAY) IS THE 22nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL REIDY, 41 PRECINCT Click HERE  AND Click HERE  THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE 52 PRECINCT.

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JANUARY 26, 2009 (THURSDAY) 5 PM A PBA PENSION SEMINAR Click HERE WILL BE HELD AT ANTUN'S CATERERS Click HERE 96-43 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD. QUEENS VILLAGE, NEW YORK.  DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO RETIRE TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR PENSION.  VALL 212-298-9248 or 9247 IR EMAIL ebaez@nycpba.org TI RESERVE YOUR SEAT.  INCLUDE: NAME, RANK, HOME PHONE AND WHETHER SPOUSE WILL ALSO ATTEND.

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JANUARY 26, 2010 (TUESDAY) 7 PM THE MEETING OF FOP LODGE 100 Click HERE WILL BE HELD AT THE ELKS LODGE 2107Click HERE   9O1 LAKEVILLE ROAD,  NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK.

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JANUARY 26, 2010 (TUESDAY) 8 PM AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 1682, 65 AMERICAN LEGION WAY, NEW CITY, NEW YORK  FOP MID-HUDSON LODGE 188 Click HERE WILL MEET.  CHECK THEIR WEB SITE FOR HR218 QUALIFICATION.

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JANUARY 27, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) 7 PM AT THE CASA MIA MANOR HOUSE  Click HERE 577 ROUTE 303, BLAUVELT, NEW YORK THE ROCKLAND COUNTY SHIELDS Click HERE WILL MEET FOR THE INSTALLATUON OF OFFICERS,

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JANUARY 28, 2010 (THURSDAY) 7 PM (DINNER 6 PM) THE ARIZONA 10-13 ASSOCIATION

Click HERE WILL MEET AT THE AMERICAN ITALIAN CLUB Click HERE 7509 N. 12 STREET, PHOENIX, ARIZONA.

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JANUARY 29, 2010 (FRIDAY) IS THE 72nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF SERGEANT DAVID KILPATRICK, 40 PRECINCT.  THE INCIDENT OCURRED AT 2629 THIRD AVENUE.

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JANUARY 31, 2010 (SUNDAY) IS THE 17th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF POLCE OFFICER HILARIO "LARRY" SERRANO, 43 PRECINCT Click HERE THE INCIDENTOCCURRED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE 46 PRECINCT.

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FEBUARY 7, 2010 (SUNDAY) 5 PM IS THE ANNUAL SUPER BOWL PARTY OF TRANSIT MEMORIAL FOP LODGE 317 Click HERE TO BE HELD AT THE STATE FOP BUILDING, 911 POLICE PLAZA, HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK.  $25 CHECKS PAYABLE TO "PATRICK TOWNSEND FUND" MAIL TO JAMES O;SHAUGHNESSY, 31-36  71 STREET, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11370

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010 (THURSDAY) 12 N IS THE 12th ANNUAL NYPD REUNION AND LUNCHEON  AT THE POMPANO BEACH ELKS CLUB   Click HERE  700 NE 10th STREET, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA.  THIS IS A GET TOGETHER OF ALL RANKS AND IS ONLY $35 PER PERSON.  LET THEM KNOW YOU'RE ATTENDING BY CALLING DON MOSS 954-561-2269  OR TOM GALLAGHER 732-730-2298 OR JACK HARTIGAN 954-776-4135 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO nypdluncheon@live.com BY FEBRUARY 2, 2009

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010 (WEDNESDAY) 7:30PM RETIRED CAPTAIN AND AUTHOR TOM WALKER WILL LECTURE AT THE HUNTINGTON FREE LIBRARY Click HERE 9 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, THE BRONX. SEATING IS FREE BUT LIMITED.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010 (FRIDAY) FOP LODGE 997 (HOUSING)  Click HERE   WILL SPONSOR A REUNION DINNER IN MIAM, FLORIDA FOLLWED THE NEXT DAY BY A 7 DAY CRUISE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GORDAN NASH gnash100@aol.com

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APRIL 22, 2010 (THURSDAY) 7 PM IS THE ANNUAL REUNION AND RETIREMENT PARTY OF PATROL BOROUGH BRONX TO BE HELD AT F & J PINE RESTAURANT, Click HERE 1913 BRONXDALE AVENUE, THE BRONX.  $75 CHECKS 9 PAYABLE TO "PINE RESTAURANT" AND MILED TO P.O. MICHAEL ALBERTS, 450 CROSS BX. EXPY, BRONX, NY 10457.  MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.

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JUNE 4 (FRIDAY) -JUNE 6 (SUNDAY) 2010 THE NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT POLICE 2010 FLORIDA REUNION Click HERE WILL BE HELD AT THE RADISSON RESORT AT THE PORT.  8701 ASTRONAUT BLVD. CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920.  FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE A RESERVATION CLICK HERE  IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT LOUIE HOLLANDER AT keystonecop@tampabay.rr.com

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JUNE 19, 2010 IS THE DATE OF A PLANNED REUNION OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL THE BRONX (1979-1981)  SEND YOUR CONCTCTINFORMATION TO  RETIRED POLICE OFFICER ROSA OTERO tuff4u88@yahoo.com

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010  IS THE 40 ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLICE ACADEMY CLASS THAT GRADUATED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1970.  A REUNION IS BEING PLANNED IN THE NEW YORK AREA. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET ON THEIR MAILING LIST CONTACT JIM SIERRA juniorbaiter@yahoo.com (772-286-1071) OR JOHN ANDREWS bus465@aol.com OR MIKE GORTON mgorton@msn.com

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OCTOBER 28, 2010 (THURSDAY)  IS THE DATE OF THE 43 PRECINCT REUNION AT TH

E VILLA BARONE MANOR, Click HERE  737 THROGS NECK EXPRESSWAY, THE BRONX.  $85 PER PERSON.  MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.  CONTACT ARTIE MARRA artie845@optonline.net  NOTE THE DATE IS CORRECT

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Retired Public Employees Association    Keeping You Informed October, 2009 In This Issue Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) Security Breach   State Budget Update     40th Anniversary Annual Meeting November 9, 2009 Save the date and plan on attending the 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Retirement Fair at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road, Albany NY     :: 1-800-726-7732 Dear Ralph,   RPEA is a not for profit representing the interests of 50,000 retirees mostly from New York State and local governments. RPEA is the only organization we know of that exists solely to protect, promote and advance the interests of all public service retirees.   Empire Plan Enrollees Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI)     Security Breach   ESI recently notified Empire Plan enrollees of an incident that resulted in unauthorized access to Empire Plan enrollee information including name, social security number, date of birth and possibly prescription information for the time period ESI managed the Empire Plan Prescription Drug program from 1999 through 2005. ESI is unaware at this time of any actual misuse of Empire Plan information, and is continuing to work with the FBI to investigate. ESI has set up a website, www.esisupports.com, which contains helpful information and resources for affected Empire Plan enrollees. ESI has contracted with Kroll Inc., the world's leading risk-consulting company, to provide expert assistance to members who believe their data may have been misused because of this incident. If an enrollee does experience identity theft resulting from this incident, he or she will be assigned a licensed investigator at Kroll who will work to validate and address all concerns. ESI will provide identity restoration services from Kroll for all legitimate and approved cases of identity theft caused by this incident. If you received a letter from ESI advising you of the security breach, and you have concerns about your personal information, you may contact Kroll, at no charge to you, at 866-795-9350, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), to discuss your concerns with a U.S.-based customer care representative specially trained in handling privacy breach events, fraud, and identity theft issues.     State Budget Update -- Division of Budget Call Letter The New York State Division of the Budget has just released its "call" letter to State agencies requesting budget submissions for State fiscal year 2010-11.  Budget Director Robert Megna indicates that New York State will have a $2.1 billion deficit this year and close to a $5 billion deficit in SFY 2010-11.  As such, Director Megna has asked each State agency to submit no-growth budgets for next year.  Given increased need and costs this budget target will require Agency Commissioners to make some difficult funding choices. The FY 2009-10 State Budget currently has a budget deficit of between $2-3 billion.  September revenues were modestly lower than the State's budget plan but were not as bad as feared.  This month's receipts will be illuminating as quarterly estimated income tax payments are due on October 15th.  Wall Street bonuses payable in January are also an unknown given uncertainty as to the actual profitability of the large banks and investment firms. Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch was assigned responsibility for developing a gap closing agreement.  Ravitch has been meeting with the Finance Secretaries of the Assembly and Senate but no agreement has been reached.  Ravitch is now meeting with individual legislators to convince them that action needs to be taken soon. If an agreement is not reached this Fall the State will have to take administrative action probably in December to avoid cash flow difficulties.  One possible scenario is to roll over payments (e.g. school aid, debt service) till after January 15th when 4th quarter estimated income tax payments are due.  The next cash crunch will come in March 2010.  Should payments be delayed the non profit sector may be affected and experience payment delays. Next year's budget deficit is estimated at $5 billion and if this year's budget deficit is not addressed the State will need to close a combined budget deficit of $7-8 billion in SFY 2010-11.  As you know, the estimated budget deficit for SFY 2011-12 is close to $15 billion.  So unless the State's economy rebounds quickly or the federal government enacts another stimulus bill the next several years will be extremely difficult and likely result in further cuts to health and human service programs.

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Retired Public Employees Association - Springtime Edition                                                                                                                     Dear Ralph, $131.8 Billion Dollar State Budget "None of this makes sense. We don't want to lay workers off. This is in response to a crisis." - Governor David Paterson said in response to a reporter's question about whether it makes sense to raise the income tax and institute nuisance taxes during a recession. Legislative leaders announced agreement on a $131.8 billion dollar state budget that will close an almost 18-billion dollar budget gap with spending cuts, new taxes and federal aid. During a press conference, Speaker Sheldon Silver noted that the spending plan was "fair, balanced and on-time". Some highlights: The two house leaders spent a total of $170 million dollars on member items, including millions to restore funding to civil legal services. The restorations also touched higher ed, healthcare, and the City of New York. The Middle Class STAR rebate has disappeared, but the Governor said that while he still prefers a property tax cap, he would sign legislation supporting a circuit breakerif it passes both houses. Reform of the Rockefeller Drug Laws Expansion of Bottle Bill to include water 3 yr temp income tax hike on single filers making over $200K, and joint filers making over $300K New taxes & fees for drivers licenses, auto insurance, wine, cigs, car rentals and beer. Increase in Education aid by 1.2 billion (thank you federal stimulus package) Higher taxes on utilities by $557 million dollars Closes 3 upstate prisons Increase in the Welfare Grant   None of the cuts (especially the Medicare part  B reimbursement cost being  put on  NYSHIP) with which we  were concerned were included in the final budget.    Check on Your Investments  Retirees are perhaps the group most-targeted by scammers. Why is that? Besides the fact that many retirees have substantial funds sitting in investments, scammers know that retirees tend to be overly trusting of others. Often their idea of a background check is if a person comes recommended by a friend and seems "very nice." Here is a suggestion to keep your investments safe and avoid scams. Check on the auditor of your investment manager. If you can confirm that it is a national or large regional accounting firm, then at least you'll have a                                                                               chance of recovering some funds from it in the event of fraud. What it really comes down to is: "never let anyone care more about your money than you do." This means knowing the facts--and not just someone's story--before you spend or invest. Keeping You Informed - That's What We Do   Retired Public Employees Association Extended Thru April 30,2009 Win A $50 Gift Card .. Do you know a retiree, about to be retiree, or public employee who would benefit from joining RPEA? Why not take this opportunity to introduce them to RPEA?  NEW MEMBERS referred by a current member get a special introductory rate of $12 for the first year.    Individuals who recruit at least one new member in a campaign month will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Gas Card. Call us and we will handle the details. A drawing will be held in  March.  The more members you recruit, the more chances you have to win!   "EVERY MEMBER GET A MEMBER CAMPAIGN"

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Ex-cops take on cold cases
By JULIE MURPHY
Staff Writer DAYTONA BEACH -- Some of the innovations in place at the Daytona Beach Police Department aren't so new.

With the reorganization of the cold case unit at the beginning of the year, retired investigators from New York and New Jersey have volunteered to sift through the department's 100 cold cases, and mentor younger investigators at the request of Chief Mike Chitwood.

"There comes a time when you need to make changes," the chief said. "We need a fresh edge and a fresh attitude."

Some of the freshness comes from having four sets of eyes with no local police history reading through the files.

"They don't have any preconceived notions," Chitwood said. "They don't know the players, or that one was a prostitute. They just look at the facts and make an assessment."

Chitwood met Robert Brandsma, Ron Conklin, Al McEvoy and Ray Stevens at The 10-13 Club of Northeast Florida, a club for retired New York police officers. The code 10-13 stands for "officer needs assistance" in New York.

Brandsma was an investigator for the Superior Court in New Jersey. Conklin worked the subways in New York City. McEvoy was commissioner of the Yonkers Police Department. Stevens was a detective lieutenant in Ossining, N.Y., was part of the Joint Federal Narcotics Task Force in New York and a deputy sheriff in Pinellas County before retiring.

"Collectively, all of our police experience can do something," Chitwood said. "We have guys in there with 20, 30, 40 years of experience."

And, once a cop, always a cop, the volunteers agree.

"Chief Chitwood was looking for help with the cold cases, especially with the serial killings," Stevens said. He clearly bucks the notion of true retirement.

"I like to get involved," Stevens said. "I ran for sheriff of Flagler County last election. Afterward, I had a lot of time on my hands."

Other retired police officers across the country are getting satisfaction from working cold cases.

In Douglas County, Ore., four retirees have their own Web site -- thecoldcasecowboys.com . Near Detroit, the Cold Case Posse works with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

The Daytona Beach volunteers, who all live in Palm Coast, come in once or twice a week to share their varied expertise.

Every case worked, regardless of its type, acts to hone crime-solving skills, Conklin said. He retired in 1985, and was peripherally involved with the Son of Sam case in the 1970s.

"Everybody was part of the task force then," he said.

Brandsma, retired for 10 years, relishes the challenges of his new, unpaid position.

"The investigative end keeps your mind sharp," Brandsma said. "Working on the serial killings is probably the biggest case of my career."

All four longtime lawmen eagerly agreed to lend a hand.

"We were talking about the state of police departments (at one of the 10-13 meetings), and I just threw it out there," Chitwood said. "I said, 'I'm sure there are days when you don't want to go golfing,' and these guys came forward to help. We have guys in here with 20, 30, 40 years of experience and we don't have to pay for it."

Boredom won't be a problem for the volunteers. From floor to ceiling, boxes line "the cold case room" -- a storage room dedicated solely to the department's unsolved cases. More than one box labeled with last-name initials "GGP" contains the data on the serial killings of Laquetta Gunther, Julie Green and Iwana Patton -- and later Stacey Gage.

"Every one of those boxes is somebody's life," Chitwood said.

Deputy Chief Ben Walton added, "All 100 cases are families that don't have closure."

Though no one death takes precedence over another, the unit works cases where there are active clues to examine first, said Capt. Kerry Orpinuk, who heads the department's Criminal Investigation Division. "The evidence is the best guide," she said.

Because DNA technology has improved so much in the past few years, all of the cases will be reviewed. And that's a full-time job.

 

Smith Hawkins

In addition to enlisting the help of the four volunteers, Detectives Leon Smith and Janet Hawkins were transferred to the unit.

Hawkins was a sex crimes investigator and Smith was with the robbery and homicide unit.

"These two elected to be in the position for the sake of the victims and their families," Orpinuk said. "They aren't here for any other reason. We always strive to bring closure to the family -- even knowing it might not happen."

Of course, the goal is to solve a homicide before the case gets cold. A lot of manpower is used during the critical first 48 hours, Sgt. Billy Rhodes said.

"Violent crimes like robbery happen every day, so at some point you have to take a detective off a case," Rhodes said. "Janet and Leon strictly work cold cases and missing persons, so they can stay on the case for a long time."

There is no formula or set period of time for a case to be moved from active to cold.

"They usually move when we're not hot on the trail," Rhodes said.

Only two of last year's murders remain unsolved: Stacey Gage, 30, whose body was found Jan. 2 and thought to possibly be a victim of the serial killer; and Laron Davis, 31, who was shot in his backyard and found some hours later Feb. 10.

"Every life counts," Orpinuk said. "These aren't just words to us."

julie.murphy@news-jrnl.com

On the case

Janet Hawkins

Daytona Beach police detective

Current assignment: cold case unit

Previously: sex crimes investigator

Leon Smith

Daytona Beach police detective

Current assignment: cold case unit

Previously: robbery and homicide unit

Robert Brandsma

Former New Jersey Superior Court investigator

Retired: 1999

Assigned to: juvenile system

Ron Conklin

Former New York City police officer

Retired: 1985

Assigned to: transit police

Al McEvoy

Former Yonkers Police Department commissioner

Retired: 1996

Ray Stevens

Former Ossining, N.Y., police officer, member of Joint Federal Narcotics Task Force in New York, and Pinellas County sheriff's deputy

Retired: 1996 in New York, 2000 in Florida

Assigned to: general investigation, narcotics

WARNING FROM POLICE:

Warning..!!!!                Warning..!!!!                Warning..!!!!


Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public
parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the
rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home,
it was a receipt for gas. Luckily my friend told me not to
stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the
car Then we received this email yesterday:


'WARNING FROM POLICE

THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)'

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating... You walk
across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You
start the engine and shift into Reverse.


When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your
parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle
of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your
doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or
whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach
the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out
of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically
mow you down as they speed off in your car.


And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.
So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your
money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are
now compromised!

BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.


If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just
drive away. Remove the paper later. And be thankful that you
read this e-mail.. I hope you will forward this to friends and
family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of
personal information and identification documents, and you
certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.

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CAROLINE  COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Robert D Gordon/ UFP /Secretary-Treasurer  wrote:

Dear Tony I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the unexpected honor of the certificate given to me yesterday at the Awards presentation by you and members of the Sheriff's office. As I reflect back on my 81 years of age it came to me that I have been involved with Law Enforcement close to three quarters of my life in almost every aspect of Law Enforcement, having this Certificate given by ones peers is something very few officers receive. I am indeed proud of the fact that I became involved with your dept and the fine outstanding officers since I became a resident of Caroline County under your outstanding leadership your dept has indeed become a leading Sheriff's Office in the State. Please convey my sincere thanks to Mike and Scott and the other members of the awards committee for the honor given to me. Bob

Sherriff Tony Lippa wrote:

May God continue to Bless you and yours. I wish your entire family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

We here at the Sheriff’s Office are the lucky ones to have someone of your high standards, knowledge, expertise, wisdom and genuine caring for the brotherhood of Law Enforcement is commendable!!!!

Thanks for your support of me, my administration, and the CCSO.

With warmest regards,

Tony

Court Rules Cops Can Carry Guns ... Nationwide!
 
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov 18, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Good Guys Can Fight Back - Criminals Beware!
 
A ruling on a case from South Dakota -- where off-duty law enforcement officers were criminally charged for carrying guns despite the authority to do so under the federal 'Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act of 2004'
(LEOSA) -- has confirmed that all qualified off-duty and retired law enforcement are allowed, by federal law, to carry a concealed gun for personal self-defense irrespective of state law. The federal law supersedes the crazy, confusing and often conflicted state and local laws that limit legitimate self-defense.
 
LEAA's Executive Director, Jim Fotis said, "When LEAA co-authored the original draft of what became affectionately known as 'National Cop Carry' back in the early 1990's, I knew it would save cops' lives and give those who choose to resist violent criminals a fighting chance. In 2004 I shook President Bush's hand after he signed our bill into law and rejoiced that our fight -- for more than a decade -- was finally over!"
 
The local prosecutor's apparent effort to challenge the federal law, and send a message to all in law enforcement not to carry a gun for self-defense in South Dakota, was soundly rejected! Thankfully, after careful review, the gun charges against the officers were dismissed. "The Judge's crystal clear and unambiguous legal opinion should be required reading for every prosecutor in the nation so that no other law enforcement professionals, active or retired, have to endure what those officers and agents have endured in South Dakota," declared Carl Rowan, LEAA's Vice President.
 
Robert Van Norman and Kenneth Orrock, Attorneys for the officers, said "We are pleased with the court's decision, as it reaffirms the intent of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act and in effect will protect law enforcement officers and our communities. The law enforcement community should find comfort that LEOSA has been properly applied in this case."
 
A copy of the Judge's memorandum decision -- and extensive background information on LEOSA -- is available at the LEAA website: http://www.leaa.org
 
The Law Enforcement Alliance of America, Inc., (LEAA) is the nation's largest not for profit, non-partisan coalition of law enforcement professionals, crime victims, and concerned citizens dedicated to making America safer.
 
SOURCE Law Enforcement Alliance of America
 
http://www.leaa.org 
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National Police Week was truly remarkable for many reasons.  I will provide a detailed account shortly.  However, I wanted to highlight a significant milestone that was achieved last week on May 15.  While thousands of us were gathered at the U.S. Capitol for the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts was granting us final approval on the design for the National Law Enforcement Museum!  To put this major milestone in some perspective, this review process started more than five years ago!  A press release with the particulars is below.  Please feel free to share this information with anyone else you think might be interested.

Kudos to our architectural team led by Davis Buckley, and to our project manager Tom Gallagher for spearheading this very successful effort.  One more box we can now check off.

All the best,

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New York State Police Memorial Services are scheduled for Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Empire Stae Plaza in Albany, New York... Police Memorial Services are scheduled in Washington, DC on May 15, 2008. 
New York State and the National Police Memorial in Washington DC
will honor the following officers killed in the line of duty in New York State inthe year 2007... New York State Trooper Jose A Rosado, New York City Police Detective John T. Young, City of Utica Police Officer Thomas M. Lindsey, New York State Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff, New York City Police Detectives Kevin G. Hawkins, Robert W. Williamson and Russel Timoshenko.  May they rest in peace God Bless them and their families. 

I wanted to share some very good news!  On Thursday, the National Capital Planning Commission approved our preliminary design and site plans for the National Law Enforcement Museum.  This is a crucial milestone and gets us closer to a Museum groundbreaking in 2008.  This approval was three years in the making. The Nation’s Capital has very tough design standards that must be met on any new project, especially those built in an area like Judiciary Square, which is home not only to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, but also to DC’s original City Hall (built in 1820) and so many other historic landmarks.  Kudos to our extremely talented project team, which made this approval possible.

A nice article announcing this important approval, which was published in Friday’s “Washington Business Journal,” appears below.  Much more work still lies ahead, but we are getting closer to the finish line!  Thanks for your continued interest and support.

All the best during the holiday season,

Craig

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The National Capital Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to the $80 million National Law Enforcement Museum at Judiciary Square.

The commission approved two 25-foot entrance pavilions covered with glass at Fourth and E streets NW.

The nod allows the museum's backer, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, to move forward with the rest of the 95,000-square-foot museum, which will be largely underground. The site includes a library and offices, which won't be open to the public.

The fund hired D.C.-based Davis Buckley Architects and Planners to design the layout.

The National Law Enforcement Museum was authorized by Congress in 2000. In February, the organizers gave the media a sneak preview of the exhibits, including artifacts from the Lindbergh kidnapping and costumes from the 1987 movie "RoboCop."

The museum will also have a national repository of records related to police killed in the line of duty, as well as law enforcement documents and artifacts.

The fund, led by chief executive Craig Floyd, will go back to the planning commission and the arts commission in the spring for final approval. The groundbreaking is expected in the second half of next year, and the opening is scheduled for 2011.

The fund has raised $32 million of its $80 million capital campaign. In July, the D.C. Council approved the issuance of $80 million in industrial revenue bonds on behalf of the organization. The fund is also in talks with D.C. government about getting tax increment financing, according to spokesman Kevin Morison.