President KEVIN PERHAM 1st Vice President MANNY GOMEZ 2nd Vice President Dear National Law Associate, JAMES FEY Sergeant-At-Arms As this newsletter is the first since the swearing in of the new Board this past May, I would MICHAEL SWEENEY like to take this opportunity to thank the larger membership for their trust and support for Treasurer JOHN M. MURPHY the Board; and thank the Board for their trust in me to allow me to serve as President of Executive Secretary this great organization. JOHN W. KENNA 718-286-7055 And welcome aboard to Mike Sweeney to the Sergeant at Arms position. [email protected] Presidents Emeritus Heartfelt thanks as well to Monsignor Cassato for his Benediction at the Installation, and *GERALD E. McCARTHY JOSEPH J. GANNON Chief Espo for Installing the Board of 2013–2014. If I may speak on behalf of the Board, Board of Directors these two very supportive men made for a memorable night for all involved. ALBERT S. BECKER Chairman Thanks too to 1st Vice President Manny Gomez and the other Board members who put on a KEVIN FITZGERALD 2016 JOHN P. McCANN 2016 great Installation event, Kerrence Darden of the NYPD Police Band for his moving JAMES J. COLEMAN 2015 rendition of our National Anthem, and the entire band – which are starting to steal the EDWIN CUEBAS 2015 ARTHUR LYNCH 2014 show, by the way – for their musical contribution to the evening. J. KEVIN VAUGHN 2014 Historian And special thanks to Larry Loesch for emceeing the short program. True to his word, JAMES J. GRANT Larry elected not to roast the incoming President. I do think, however, that he confused Committees Audit the installation with the upcoming Presidents’ Night, as anyone who was present can attest JAMES J. MESKILL and to the delight of all – myself included – he did not perform a roast, it was more of a Webmaster barbequing for sure. YAO LIANG Information Sytems Battery Gardens is a great venue, they enjoy having us there for any event we have, and DAN MULVEY Interstate Liaison they are wonderful friends to the greater law enforcement community. Thanks to Paul RONALD T. SULLIVAN Nicaj, managing partner of Battery Gardens, and his staff, for making this association of Intrastate Liaison individuals feel welcomed and special. KEVIN A. NULTY Law Enforcement Liaisons Finally and most importantly, I want to thank Past President Al Becker – unable to join us ROBERT J. CREIGHTON at the Installation due to the sad passing of his mother-in-law – for all that he has done for CORNELIUS J. DOUGLAS Legal this group, and for what he will continue to do for this group as we move forward. THOMAS A. McSHANE, Esq. Membership National Law Enforcement Associates is an active and vibrant organization, due in large I. AMY BONDEROW part to Al’s stewardship and those who have preceded him. EDWARD GANNON DAN O’LEARY I humbly submit that we host great events. Our speakers are smart and accomplished, they Private Sector Liaison come prepared to enlighten and entertain. Our venues are comfortable places to connect MICHAEL SWEENEY Program with friends, do some mentoring, networking, and generally helping each other along in the CHARLES H. BOKLAN workplace – whether that workplace is in the public or private sectors. It is gratifying to KEVIN GREEN see the interaction between those who are still on the job and those who have moved on to Public Relations other adventures. The collective talent and experience bank at our events is unrivaled in EUGENE J. BURKE DONALD J. MCGUIRE my opinion; if you can’t get insight or direction regarding a problem or issue at a well- Welfare attended National Law event, you can’t get it anywhere. JOHN F. STEWART www.nationallaw.org * Deceased I hope to see as many of our members as possible at Presidents’ Night – June 11th – at Battery Gardens. For those who could not make the Installation, you will enjoy a great view of the lower Hudson; Governor’s Island, the Statue of Liberty, with , Staten Island, and New Jersey in the background. As I’ve told my kids over the years, people have saved their whole lives and traveled for days and sometimes weeks to see this view. We can do so while having a nice meal, telling lies (war stories), and enjoying the summer air.

Regarding past stewardship, I also would like to see as many members as possible so that we can pay our respect to our Past Presidents. These are the people – present or not – who kept this organization active for so many decades, through even leaner times than we are experiencing now. Started shortly after WW II, the need for security awareness was likely high, imagine trying to keep this – or any like organization – relevant through the passive 50’deletes, the not-so-friendly-to-law-enforcement ‘60s, the broke ‘70s, the horrible- music ‘80s – I think you get it. We need to acknowledge and respect the memory of those who kept this train rolling.

In closing, I’d like to reference the Jerry McCarthy Memorial held at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House in Jamaica Estates this past weekend.

It was well attended by Jerry’s family and a number of his friends. Monsignor Romano was kind enough to officiate, and there were some moving tributes on the part of a few of Jerry’s closest friends, and his lovely granddaughter. It was a classy afternoon, and extremely fitting for a man as classy as Jerry himself. Thanks to Bill Kiley and Joe Gannon for the foresight to envision the event and ultimately see it through.

Without further ado, it is my pleasure to introduce the NLEA Board for 2013-2014:

President – Kevin Perham

1st Vice President – Manny Gomez

2nd Vice President – James Fey

Sergeant-At-Arms – Michael Sweeney

Treasurer – John N. Murphy

Executive Secretary – John W. Kenna

I thank you all for the opportunity to serve the membership and continue the fine traditions of the National Law Enforcement Associates. I hope to see you at our events – Kevin.

Many Thanks to our outgoing President: Al Becker

The Board would like to thank outgoing NLEA President, Al Becker, for all of his hard work and dedication. Al did a wonderful job, and advanced the NLEA forward; in fact, Al was instrumental in improving the website, introducing the organization to a new venues, and presided over many spectacular events. Speaking for the Board and the membership, we thank Al for shepherding us through another great year. We look forward to working with you in your new role as Chairman of the Board of Directors!

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On May 3rd we held the Annual Installation Dinner at the Battery Gardens Restaurant. It was a wonderful evening, highlighted by beautiful weather and a deck to enjoy it on. Recently retired NYPD Chief of Department, Joseph J. Esposito, performed the ceremonial swearing in of the President and the Board, and shared some amusing insights and warm memories of a young (younger) Kevin Perham as a newly minted Detective. Many thanks to Chief Esposito, who made us all smile with his ease of speech and gracious charm. Thank you also to all those who attended and supported the organization!

*Now retired NYPD, Chief of Department, Joseph J. Esposito.

Please check out this short video of Chief Esposito, along with family and friends, as he much deservingly rings in the opening bell of the Stock Exchange in celebration of his storied career. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNtH4223OBQ March 26, 2013 President’s Night

Please join us for the 2013 NLEA Presidents Night to celebrate the hard work and dedication which our past leaders gave to our organization. This year we once again will hold the annual event at the beautiful Battery Gardens restaurant where we will enjoy a nice barbeque right off the Battery Park promenade while taking in the breathtaking views of NY Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. No need to worry about the weather at this event since arrangements were made for inclement weather. Mingle with old friends and meet news ones while enjoying a great meal with your favorite drink. Note this year in addition to the usual Beer and Soda we have included unlimited wine and mixed drinks for a reasonable price of $60. The menu has also be upgraded with beef brisket and southern fried chicken.

Please RSVP to Jim Fey at [email protected]. You can utilize the NLEA website to pay for the event by clicking here: http://www.nationallaw.org/News.aspx?mode=nw&newsid=39

3 You can also pay at the door by bringing a check made out to the NLEA.

Note: For those using paypal there will be an administrative processing fee of $4.00 for a total of $64.00.

Battery Park Gardens Restaurant

Annual Phil Cardillo Ride

As is their annual tradition, the Blue Knights commemorated the untimely murder of New York City Patrolman Phil Cardillo by gathering and riding in his memory. As many of you know, Patrolman Philip Cardillo and Vito Navarra responded to a "10–13" call at 102 E. 116th St. on April 14th, 1972. The address was home to the mosque where Malcolm X used to preach. Upon arriving inside, they were ambushed by 15 to 20 men, one of whom, according to the ballistics report, shot Cardillo at point blank range. Most of the police were forced out of the mosque and locked out, leaving a dying Cardillo and officers Victor Padilla and Ivan Negron locked from within. The Blue Knights do a wonderful and important job of keeping Philip’s wrongful death firmly in our minds.

The Blue Knights lined up outside the 28 Precinct Stationhouse.

4 The Knights ride past 102 E. 116th Street

Police Arlington Remembrance Ceremony

On Saturday, May 25th, retired and active police officers gathered at the Police Arlington in Cypress Hills Cemetery at 11 a.m. for a somber annual remembrance ceremony.

At the ceremony it was announced that for the first time in years, plans are in the works to restore at least some portions of the little-known NYPD burial ground on the Brooklyn- border. The once-grand site was pillaged decades ago when vandals stole bronze plaques and a statue. Officials from the NYPD Honor Legion are planning to replace some of the plaques.

Replacing the massive statue of a Metropolitan Police officer — which mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s — is another story.

Andrew Siroka, executive director of the Honor Legion, said the group is replacing the plaques but is not sure if they will be installed for the ceremony on Saturday. “If we don’t have the plaques installed, we’re hoping to have some kind of representation, said Siroka. “People will be able to see what’s going to be there.”

The site was established more than 100 years ago for members of the Metropolitan Police Force of New York. Several police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty are buried there, including Patrolman Henry Haywood, one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders.

5 This year, the Honor Legion is co-sponsoring the memorial service with the Traffic Squad Benevolent Association.

Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders atop San Juan Hill; 1898

Condolences

James J. Tierney Sr.

It is also with great sadness that the Board announces the death of long time member, James J. Tierney Sr. John passed away on June 1st. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rob’s wife Mindi and their family and friends. Jim proudly served his country in the US National Guard followed by a 20 year career in the New York City Police Department. After his retirement from NYPD, Jim worked as a security manager for Time Inc. Jim will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family.

Chief Albert Seedman

The Board also regretfully announces the passing of Chief Albert Seedman. Albert passed away on May 17th. Chief Seedman spent 30 memorable years with the NYPD, and retired in 1972 as Chief of Detectives. He is the only Jewish officer to ever hold that position. After his retirement, Chief Seedman worked as Chief of Security for the Alexander’s department store chain; retiring in 1992 before the chain folded. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Albert and his family.

Chief Alan Seedman

6 Mary Galligan, Special Agent in Charge

The Board would like to congratulate Mary Galligan, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of cyber/special operations for the FBI’s New York Division, on a recent Question and Answer article that featured her in the New York Law Journal. Mary, a NLEA member, was the first female FBI SAC. Below is the content from the New York Law Journal:

Also attending the city bar event was Mary Galligan, 51, one of the FBI's principal cyber cops, a role that did not exist when she joined the bureau in 1988.

Galligan is a native of Mineola with a bachelor's degree from Fordham University and a master's in psychology from the New School of Social Research. In New York, she has worked on terrorist investigations and intelligence gathering, making trips to Yemen in the wake of the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole and to Tanzania after the U.S. embassy bombings.

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, she ran the FBI's investigation. In that role, she briefed the FBI director, the Senate and House Intelligence committees, the 9/11 Commission, staff members of the National Security Council, the media, the U.S. military, and victims' families.

In July 2010, she was named special agent in charge (SAC) of cyber/special operations for the New York division of the FBI, making her its first female SAC. These days, she spends much of her time seeking to foster close relationships and cooperation between business, lawyers included, and government to combat cyber crime.

Q: Why did you join the FBI?

A: I grew up in a household in which service to our country was very important. My father was a former Marine and a court officer in Nassau County. My brother was a Marine aviator and my sister is a prosecutor. What intrigued me about the FBI is that every book I ever read, every movie I had ever seen, it seemed like the most fascinating job anyone could have. I wanted to fight crime and help people. I was very interested in law, but I foolishly wasn't interested in going to law school for three years. When I graduated from college, I had to meet with a career counselor and I talked with her about becoming an FBI agent, but I found out I wasn't qualified; one of the requirements for the special agent position is having at least three years of professional experience. So I worked at IBM in their medical department and went to school at night to get my master's in psychology. I chose psychology because it was something I was very interested in studying and if I had not gotten accepted in to the FBI it would have been a field I would have pursued. The psychology training has been helpful in my current career. Every day, the FBI is about people and how they act.

Q: How has the focus of the agency changed over the past decades?

A: I entered on duty on April 4, 1988, with the FBI and it has changed dramatically since I came on board. The emphasis back then was on criminal matters and counterintelligence. The late '80s and early '90s in

7 New York City are remembered as the 'crack wars.' It was very violent. We had about 400 armed bank robberies a year, and there were a lot of drug kidnappings. The counterintelligence then was the traditional. Now, as we all know, since the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Africa, the U.S.S. Cole bombing, the emphasis has been redirected to counterterrorism. Cyber has also become a new emerging threat that we emphasize; it didn't even exist in 1988 when I came into the FBI. Even basic things were different—we shared a desk phone, ATMs had just come out, we didn't have cellphones, we used pay phones when we were out to make calls. After 25 years of working in the FBI, I'm extremely lucky to oversee the New York Office's cyber program because I get to see the future of the bureau. These investigators are brilliant, passionate, and determined. I know the future of the bureau is bright.

Q: You supervised the FBI's investigation of the 9/11 attacks. The agency was heavily criticized for failing to detect the threat and neutralize it. Did you think that such criticism was justified?

A: People who read the entire 9/11 Commission Report get the full understanding of what the government knew before and after. The FBI has completely changed after 9/11. It's now an intelligence-driven agency, information is more easily shared between federal agencies, in particular the FBI and the CIA.

Q: What is your current job?

A: I'm the Special Agent in Charge of Special Operations and the Cyber Division in the FBI's New York Office. I oversee approximately 400 agents and support personnel. The cyber side is responsible for investigations for all the cyber intrusions in the New York office's area of responsibility. The Special Operations side includes all technical operations, surveillance, crisis management, and the specialty teams like the SWAT team, dive team, Evidence Response Team and Rapid Deployment Team.

Q: What kinds of investigations does your unit play a role in?

A: The Cyber Division gathers intelligence and investigates cases involving computer intrusions, and online fraud. As technology has evolved, so has the FBI in our role as the principal investigative agency in the fight against cyber crime, protecting the United States against cyber-based attacks and high-technology crimes in virtually every facet of society. The FBI breaks down the cyber threat into these five categories: hackers/ hacktivists, organized criminal syndicates, espionage, terrorism and state-sponsored attacks.

Q: Do you work with the offices of U.S. attorneys?

A: We work very closely with the U.S. attorney's offices; both the Southern and Eastern districts. They are our most important partners. We investigation the cases, they prosecute them. Both districts are extremely aggressive in cyber investigations; they lead the country in cyber prosecutions. For example the Anonymous case, Rove Digital/ Operation Ghost Click and Operation Card Shop are some recent successful cases that we have worked with the U.S. attorney's offices. Q: How serious a threat is 'cyber-terrorism' or 'hacking?'

A: The FBI sees the cyber terrorist as a growing threat and has made it one of our top priorities along with

8 counterterrorism. When we look at the threat of cyber terrorism, we're talking about terrorists using the Internet to commit an act; while we have not seen an incident of that yet, it is something we are paying attention to. It could be, for example, terrorists getting access to our electric grid or water or any industrial controls that support our national infrastructure. Hacking is a method that can be used in many ways. It is used by 'hacktivists,' groups or individuals, who are using their own forms of digital anarchy to make their ideology heard. It's a method used by criminal organizations to use computer networks for a financial gain. It can be used in espionage, where American companies can lose billions of dollars in intellectual property.

SAC, Mary Galligan

Identity Theft - Electronic Pick Pocketing

The following was passed along by our good friends at the 1st Precinct Community Council. As the article preceding described the dangers of emergent technology to government and corporate structures, this article describes those dangers as that threatens everyday people, and a simple solution that can protect you from identity theft and fraud. Please pass this along to family, friends and co-workers:

Many of us today carry little cash and rely upon the convenience of a debit or credit card. The credit card industry is always improving on this technology to make usage as easy as possible. The "smart card" is an example of this. "Smart cards," known in the trade as "RFID" or Radio Frequency Identification cards, are embedded with a small chip which emits a radio frequency. When making a purchase the user does not have to swipe the card or enter a "PIN" they only need to hold the card in proximity of the cashier's card reader.

Not to be left behind, the Identity Thief has also improved on their technology and has the ability to "Electronically" pick pocket the "RFID" signal and duplicate your card. So please take a few moments to check your cards and verify if they are equipped with "RFID". Smart cards may be branded as "PayPass, blink, expresspay, and will have a symbol such as this somewhere on the card. Analysts state, card skimming devices generally work when a victim only carries a single smart card. When carrying multiple "smart cards," the transmission creates a jumbled, unintelligible data stream.

If you are carrying a card equipped with "RFID" consider purchasing a protective sleeve to store your card, these sleeves reduce the ability of an identity thief to read the "RFID" signal. A simple internet search for "RFID protection" will provide you with multiple options for protecting yourself.

American Cancer Society Arranges Special Day with NYPD

The American Cancer Society recently made dream come true for a 6 year old boy suffering from spinal and brain cancer. Nathan Norman of Rustberg, Virginia recently made the trip to New York City to meet

9 Emergency Service Unit police officers. Nathan is a “young buff” who loves the thought of someday working as an ESU cop. Norman was recently met many of New York’s ESU Finest in Staten Island. Please view the heart warming NY1 news story below:

http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/top_stories/182322/ems-workers-get-to-meet-a-young-fan

Anyone who would like to send Norman well wishes may do so by mailing him at the following address:

Nathan Norman 81 Durivan Drive Rustberg, Virginia 24558

Norman Meets ESU Officer in Staten Island

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A “10-13” Party will be held for Sergeant Agy Pena on Thursday, 6/20/13.

On Oct 2012, an MRI had revealed a large malignant tumor on the left side of her brain, she had emergency surgery 2 days later removing 95% of the tumor. Since the surgery Agy's has received radiation and chemotherapy to remove the other 5% of the tumor. Her speech and motor skills on the right side of her body were affected and she continues to receive speech and physical therapy in order to regain her strength.

Agy is currently assigned to the 48th Precinct in , and formerly worked in the 83rd Precinct in Brooklyn.

The party will be held at the Pine Bar & Grill, located at 1634 Eastchester Rd, Bronx. The party will begin at 6:00pm. Price of admission is $30, paid at the door.

Kevin Perham John Kenna President Executive Secretary

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