80th Anniversary Yearbook Commemorative Ring Colonel Rush Honored See page 4 See page 5 See page 6

BULLETIN Fall 2016 KHP

Throughout summer and into August, our citations issued, and 188 occupant protection personnel have dedicated themselves with a citations issued. We assisted 1,069 motorists on renewed vow to our mission for safety on our our roads. That is an effort, which I know took roads. (as well as national) fatalities are dedication from those in all parts of our state. up significantly, and have been throughout In August, our agency garnered much most of this year. Currently, they are up about attention when we announced we would be 21% from this same timeframe last year, a doing a statewide RAVE (Roving Aggressive difference which we must address. The Patrol Violation Enforcement) one weekend. Again, and our like-minded public safety partners those results were impressive. What this have been proactive in looking for solutions, enforcement also allowed us to do was focus while trying to communicate to our motoring on the next upcoming enforcements we will public the significance of traffic safety, those participate in. During the Friday, August 12 and vital lessons such as buckling up, using child Saturday, August 13 statewide RAVE, there safety seats, putting down distractions, and were 19 DUI arrests, 221 speed citations, 50 other things to keep them safe every day on seatbelt/child restraint citations, 193 moving our roads. hazardous violations, 61 misdemeanors, six When we hold enforcements, I always look felony arrests, and nine drug-related arrests. forward to seeing the impressive results of our We were able to help 88 motorists, and made efforts. I know each one of our field personnel 732 public contacts. I am proud to say that (and many of our civilians) began your career I know we are doing our part to help keep in law enforcement to make a difference. As Kansans safe. we work in our communities, and dedicate As the months go on, I encourage you to ourselves to our traffic-safety mission, we have look for opportunities, or traffic safety issues the opportunity to do this. It is through the you can address in your designated area. support of our partners, such as the Kansas Be mindful of safety concerns of your own Department of Transportation (KDOT) that we troop, but also as you talk to members of the are able to focus money and offer overtime public in your area. I know we are making a efforts for many of our special enforcements. difference, and can further this in our Kansas Their support on so many of our endeavors is communities. Any death on our roads is one key, and very much appreciated. too many, and to spare a family from hearing Over the July 4th holiday reporting period, that terrible news means we have done the our personnel worked two fatal crashes. job that so many of us came to do. There were 15 DUI arrests made, 1,060 speed

“As the months go on, I encourage you to look for opportunities, or traffic safety issues you can address in your designated area.” KHP PROVIDES SECURITY AT RNC

From Friday, July 15, until Friday, July 22, 26 Kansas When KHP’s troopers went to work each day, they were troopers traveled to Cleveland to assist broken up into groups of three or four, and they went with the Republican National Convention, as part of out with the Ohio State Highway Patrol as part of mobile an an Emergency Management Assistance Compact field force support. “We couldn’t have asked for a better (EMAC) request from the city of Cleveland and the crew. We had great and troopers. The OSHP Ohio State Highway Patrol. staff said several times they were impressed with the way KHP troopers joined a group of more than 3,000 law the Kansas troopers folded into their ranks,” Captain enforcement officers from across the nation to provide Dek Kruger said. “The only way you could tell there was security and a visible deterrent. a difference was because the Kansas troopers wore a different uniform.” The Patrol sent one , three captains, two lieutenants, then 20 other troopers. The KHP troopers and their partners from other states were on foot patrol, and were the first ones that would While in Cleveland, personnel stayed in the dormitories be sent to be a presence in uniform. Because KHP at Case Western Reserve University, which was about had signed up for foot patrol, once you sign up for a 20-30 minutes from downtown, where the RNC events designated assignment through an EMAC agreement, were being held. With temperatures in the 90s+ the then you cannot be used outside of what you agreed entire time the officers were all there, it was difficult to to (such as, a team who signed up for foot patrol, could get sleep in the dorms, which were not air conditioned. not be reassigned to work traffic). Those assisting in Cleveland could eat meals at the dorms, and while they were on patrol working their There were reported to be 3,299 officers from various detail, boxed lunches were delivered. They worked long jurisdictions on hand in Cleveland. “This was a really shifts, normally 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., but troopers had positive experience. There were no real drawbacks at to be at the stops to catch the buses downtown much all,” Captain Eric Sauer said. “Of course everyone has earlier. Staging areas were located in large businesses to deal with being away from home, and we were which closed for the week. The businesses invited the scrambling beforehand with the request coming so law enforcement in—wanted them in there—to help late in game. Our guys never complained, they just saw protect their buildings. what needed to be done, and did it.”

photo by Jim Weslager

2 The ’s Honor Guard presented the colors at a Kansas City Royals game July 25. SALINA GUNS AND HOSES T-SHIRT SALES END SOON

The 11th Annual Salina Guns & Hoses Football game is scheduled for Sunday, October 2, 2016. The game begins at 1:00 p.m., and will be held at Kansas Wesleyan University. The proceeds benefit two local children and their families, 8-month-old Jadea Bunville, and 7-year-old Andy Tran. At the event there will be kids activities, food, silent auction, football game, and raffles. There is a t-shirt available, with the design available in red, blue or dark heather grey. T-shirt sales end September 25. Shirts can be ordered here: http://design.expressprint. co/salina_guns_and_hoses Youth sizes are available. Shirt prices begin at $15. Two local officers who have passed since last year’s event, Deputy Trostle with Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and Technical Trooper Bill Goodness with KHP will be honored at the game. KHP’s Honor Guard will have volunteers to present plaques to these families. KHP CSS Nicole Ascher who organizes the event with her husband Mike, a with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office said, “We are honoring two hometown heroes and the honor guard will be doing an amazing thing. I really appreciate everybody who made it happen.” TRP Tate Arnold is planning on playing once again this year. You can find the event page for the game on Facebook at: https://www.facebook. com/events/310315362677979/ or ‘Like’ the Salina Guns & Hoses page for updates throughout the year: https://www. facebook.com/salinagunshoses/ If you have any questions, please contact KHP CSS Nicole Ascher at NAscher@khp. ks.gov.

3 PERSONNEL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR KHP EMPOLYEES AND RETIREES WILL BE TAKEN SPRING 2017, WATCH FOR DETAILS. NOVEMBER 15, 2016 ORDERING DEADLINE

Mary Jane King will be at the Retiree Reunion on October 22 to scan images and memorabilia for the 80th Anniversary Yearbook and to add to our historical records.

4 KHP RINGS AVAILABLE LETTER OF APPRECIATION We at Colonial Park Townhouses want to thank you for your support at our National Night Out Against Crimes Event. It is through your generosity and help that we are able to offer prizes and incentives for people to come out and meet their neighbors. This get together helps people know who This form can also be found at belongs in their neighborhood and who http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/434/Ring-Order-Form doesn’t. It also gives them guidance on what to do if they see someone who doesn’t belong. All of this leads to a reduction in crime, which benefits our community. Sincerely, Colonial Park Townhomes Topeka, Kansas DID YOU KNOW? EMERGENCY INFO FOR YOUR PHONE In light of today’s tragedies, does everyone have their emergency contact info in their phones? One of the biggest problems of people finding out about their relatives and friends is because and hospital workers can’t get into people’s phones to contact next of kin. On iPhones, you can put Medical ID info on to your locked screen for emergency so they don’t have to break into your phone. Androids, etc may have a similar feature. For iPhones- Go into your Health App (white app with Heart) and go to the tab for Medical ID. Put your info in there and enable it to show on emergency screen. Then you go to your passcode page and you hit emergency it will take you to the white screen and the bottom left will say Med ID and it will have all info.

THANK YOU Thank you to all of those that sent emails and called regarding the passing of my father. Dad always enjoyed the ride a-longs and meeting up with the guys. A special thank you to LT Andy Lieber, MSTRP Doug Lehwald, and TRP Mike Starr for their attendance. Todd Helm, X-49

5 COLONEL RUSH HONORED Dear Superintendent Bruce, In August, there was an event held I want to thank you for attending the presentation honoring Ret. of my shooting a perfect score on the pistol range COL Allen Rush when I attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation for his shooting a National Academy in Quantico, Virginia (Session perfect score at 52 November 20, 1953). The perfect range score the FBI’s National was a very proud accomplishment to me. Academy in 1953. presence as a representative of the Patrol meant Your This recognition a great deal to me. I am most pleased that you was made are carrying on a family tradition and chose the possible by efforts Kansas Highway Patrol as a career. from the KBI, FBI are an excellent representative of the You Patrol. certainly and KHP. Rush is presentation of the picture of the plaque listing theThe 96 years of age, names of officers who shot a perfect score and and is the oldest my N.A. class picture which included former F.B.I. living former Director J. Edgar Hoover is very meaningful and superintendent heartfelt to me. Thank you for the very nice K.H.P. challenge coin. of the Patrol. Most of all thank you for taking the At the event, time out of your very busy schedule to make the COL Mark Bruce presented him with a challenge presentation and recognition of my perfect score coin. Rush was deeply humbled and honored by a very meaningful day, which I will long remember. the recognition. Sincerely, Colonel Allen Rush

Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent (Retired)

CONTESTS HIGHLIGHT SAFETY

POSTER CONTEST FOR KANSAS KIDS Kids ages 5 to 13 are encouraged to enter artwork in the 15th annual poster contest. Entries must be postmarked by September 23. Go to: http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/ events/brakesonfatalities/2016_PBFD_Poster_ Contest_INFO_FOR_WEB.pdf for details.

VIDEO CONTEST FOR KANSAS TEENS, GRADES 8-12 Kansas Teens can submit a 6-60 second video to The deadlines to enter are coming up soon for a poster educate drivers on safe road behaviors. contest and a video contest open to educate youth on See last year’s winner and get information here: https:// increasing roadway safety and reducing traffic fatalities www.ksturnpike.com/news/posts/put-the-brakes- as part of Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day. on-fatalities-video-contest

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DIRECTIONSCAREER PATHS IN THE KHP

HIRES: Thomas Case Trooper Trainee J Travis Budke Trooper Trainee J Robert Youse LEO I (999)K Tyler Self Trooper Trainee J Jason Bailey H Tyler Alley Trooper Trainee J Luis Zuniga Carrillo CAG I K Tyler Bartee Trooper Trainee J Lewis Lawson CAG I K William Lewis Trooper Trainee J Dale Shockley Sr Motorist Assist Technician F Neil Kornis Traffic System Operator Sr A Joshua Seitz Aircraft Mechanic T Omar Basilio Macias Tech Support Consultant GHQ/IT Brandy Myers Senior Admin Assistant H Cody Liming Trooper Trainee J Nicole Walker Admin Specialist I Camden Snyder Trooper Trainee J Ryan Davis Utility Worker J Lori Reeves Trooper Trainee J Alex Bebb Trooper Trainee J Charles Bitler Trooper Trainee J Alexander Gadino Trooper Trainee J Kenneth Shelton Trooper Trainee J Benjamin Biggs Trooper Trainee J Bret Farthing Trooper Trainee J Brett Goins Trooper Trainee J Joshua Lentz Trooper Trainee J Brian Rethman Trooper Trainee J Garren David Mitchell Trooper Trainee J Caleb Wilson Trooper Trainee J Chandler Rule Trooper Trainee J PROMOTIONS: Christopher Herbel Trooper Trainee J Colby Markham Lieutenant H Clayton Hill Trooper Trainee J Mark Drennan Lieutenant H Daniel Fink Trooper Trainee J Thomas Spencer Lieutenant F Dusty Taul Trooper Trainee J TRANSFERS: Ethan Allen Trooper Trainee J Garrett Becker Trooper Trainee J David Ruble TECHTRP J Jonathan Raines Trooper Trainee J Gregory Smith Lieutenant C Joshua Flemming Trooper Trainee J Scott Moses Trooper Trainee J Landon Blackburn Trooper Trainee J Eric Molleker MSTRP - Court Liason F Levi Fleming Trooper Trainee J TRANSFER /TITLE CHANGE: Logan Cole Trooper Trainee J Jordan Plachecki Technical Trooper GHQ / Luis Erives Trooper Trainee J PGA Matthew Malo Trooper Trainee J Daniel DiLoreto Technical Trooper ESU McClain Morris Trooper Trainee J Micah Hoskins Polson Trooper Trainee J RETIREMENTS: Natasha McCurdy Trooper Trainee J Patricia Bisel Sr Admin Assistant GHQ / Nicholas Delperdang Trooper Trainee J Records Phillip Snyder Trooper Trainee J Wayne Faulkner Lieutenant H Prestan Garcia Trooper Trainee J Derrel Pressnell Technical Trooper N Sean Swords Trooper Trainee J Michael Stadler Mechanic T Thaddeus Wheeles Trooper Trainee J

THANK YOU COOKIE LADY PICTURES Our family would like to thank the KHP for the emails, Helen Eisermann spent several decades fulfilling thoughts, cards and prayers. A special thank you her mission to give every KHP trooper a bag of to MAJ Scott Harrington, LT Alan Lytton, LT John homemade cookies. Recently, her son, Lawrence, Smith, LT Dave Weed, TECHTRP Rob Istas, TECHTRP found the photos she took while handing out her Chris Bauer and TECHTRP Carson Nuss, TECHTRP treats. These photos can be found on our website Robyn Arnold and TECHTRP Chris Farthing for their http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/398/KHP- attendance and help with my brother’s funeral. Retiree. Due to the size of these slide shows, we Vicki Dumas and family recommend not viewing on a cell phone.

7 TROOP K SOCIAL MEDIA The Patrol’s Troop K, is now on Facebook and Twitter. They have great safety reminders, updates for state employees, and events around Topeka. These pages will help increase awareness of Troop K and the work they LT Bryan Quick and family, do each day. Give them a ‘Like’ or Follow! grandson, Pierson Robert Chasen, 06/22/16 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kscapitolpolice MSTRP Wilmer Baquero Jr. and wife, Twitter: www.twitter.com/kscapitolpolice daughter, Olivia Marie, 06/30/16

CS II Kortnei Kerby and husband, daughter, Pyper Elizabeth, 07/18/16 LETTER OF APPRECIATION I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the LT Brandon Bichsel and wife, assistance Doug Reed gave to my darling husband son, Liam George, 07/25/16 Dennis, and to me, his wife. He came to our assistance by bringing Louis Hansen to driver our rig to Oakley, Kansas. TECHTRP Ryan Goubeaux and wife, daughter, Paige Grace, 08/01/16 Doug gave us-my darling husband, Dennis, and me-his wife-the assistance we needed to help my husband LT Tom Catania and family, receive the needed care for heat stroke. He was kind grandson, Atticus James, 08/03/16 and caring as he waited for the keys to be brought to our truck. The keys were in my husband’s pants. CSI Kassidy Martin and family, daughter, Avery Sue, 08/10/16 I very much appreciated Doug Reed for his kind and caring attitude as we-all in attendance-waited for the Ret. LT Keith and Sr. Administrative Assistant Linda truck keys. Dreiling, granddaughter, Bree Louise, 08/25/16 Please do recognize Doug Reed for the excellent service he provides for the Kansas Highway Patrol. The TRP Elijah Kennedy and wife, daughter, Blakeleigh Jean, 08/11/16 service he provided in this whole incident was greatly appreciated. MSTRP Jonathan Eilert and wife, Sincerely Yours, daughter, Callie Jade, 08/29/16 Mrs. Dennis Karston

MSTRP Eric Hirst, Mother TRP Jerrod Anderson, Mother TECHTRP Chad Moore, Grandmother MSTRP Wade VanMeter, Mother-in-Law VIN Inspector Janet Batman, Sister MSTRP Da’Von Brame, Father-in-Law VIN Lead Desty Denny and MCI II Donna Nowak, Ret. TECHTRP/current 999 employee Todd Helm, Father Sister-in-Law, TECHTRP Ian Gray, Grandmother Communications Specialist Supervisor Brian Walter, Ret. SGT Steve Jenson, Grandson Father-in-Law MSTRP Mario Rios, Brother-in-Law Family and friends of KCK Captain Robert David Melton Human Resources Director Jesse Maddox, Brother-in-Law Staff Development Specialist Carl Jones, Brother Senior Administrative Assistant Vicki Dumas, Brother Family and friends of Ret. TRP Larry Borman TRP Rodney Evinger Jr., Father; and Ret. TRP Suzanne Family and friends of Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Evinger, Brother Master Deputy Brandon Collins

8 KHP RETIREE’S REUNION ALL KHP RETIREES, SPOUSES, AND WIDOWS Join Us in Wichita – Kansas Air Capital City!!! October 21-23, 2016 Registration will begin at 3:00 pm on October 21, 2016. DRIVING DIRECTIONS The reunion will be held at the Best Western Airport The hotel is located Inn, located at 6815 W. Kellogg, Wichita, KS, 67209. A on Kellogg Drive, block of rooms is being held for our group at the rate which runs along of $75.99 plus tax per night. Please contact the hotel by the south side of September 18, 2016, and ask for the KHP Retiree’s rate Kellogg/US-54. when making your reservation. Call (316) 942-5600 to Traveling from the make your reservation. A full complimentary breakfast is east: exit Kellogg/ included in the room rate. US-54 at the Ridge There is a registration fee of $30.00 per person to help Road Exit. You will defray the cost of meals, gratuities, etc. Please make be traveling west. Stay in the inside lane. At the second your check payable to KHP Retirees and submit payment stoplight, turn left onto Ridge Road. You will cross over with your registration form on or before September 25, Kellogg/US-54. Stay in the middle or outside lane and 2016. After that date, the price increases to $35 per turn left at the Dugan Road sign. The Frontage Road is person. Kellogg Drive. Motel is on the right. If you have questions, please contact Marvis Gaddie Traveling from the west: exit Kellogg/US-54 at Ridge Road. (620) 221-0583 or at [email protected] Information about Drive east across Ridge Road and stay in the outside the hotel can be found at www.bestwesternkansas.com lane. Exit at Dugan Road sign to the right (Frontage Road is Kellogg Drive). The motel is on your right.

2016 RETIREE’S REUNION OCTOBER 21-23, 2016 ~ WICHITA Online registration available! Return to: Marvis Gaddie www.KansasHighwayPatrol.org 10 Lake Park Dr. Winfield, KS 67156 Email: [email protected]

Retiree’s Name:______

Name for Name Tag:______

Spouse or Guest Name:______

E-mail address:______

Amount Enclosed: $30 (per person) X__ =$______

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ALL RETIREES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THESE UPCOMING COFFEES.

Troop G - September 22 Troop D - October 28 10:00 AM - Noon 10:00 AM - Noon 9401 E. Kellogg, Wichita 1821 Frontier Rd., Hays RSVP (316) 682-4537 RSPV (785) 625-3518

Troop C - September 29 Troop H - November 3 9:00 - 11:00 AM 9:00 - 11:00 AM 2019 E. Iron Ave., Salina 301 W 14th St., Chanute RSVP (785) 827-3065 RSVP (620) 431-2100

Troop B - October 7 Troop E - November 10 8:30 - 10:30 AM 1:00 - 3:00 PM 3501 NW HWY 24 2222 E. HWY 50, Garden City RSVP (785) 296-3102 RSVP (620) 276-3201

DID YOU KNOW? All upcoming retiree events can be found at : http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/calendar.aspx RETIREE COMMUNICATION HAS CHANGED The KHP is transitioning away from the current retiree 2. Sign up for the Retiree Website. email lists and KHP Retiree web portal. Starting this fall, • Click on the Media Room icon. You may need to all KHP communication to retirees will be through our scroll down. website. Both steps must be completed to activate your Retiree Website membership. • Fill out the KHP Retiree Registration Form. http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/ 1. Create your profile FormCenter/KHP-Retiree-8/KHP-Retiree-Website- Go to www.KansasHighwayPatrol.org Registration-46 You may be prompted to sign in. Click the white SIGN IN button at top right and • Follow the instructions in the email you receive to choose CREATE PROFILE, then follow the instructions. finalize your retiree website membership. Choose a user name (usually your email address) The KHP Retiree section will become available after your and set a password. The password can be anything application has been reviewed and your membership is you can easily remember. It must be a minimum of finalized by clicking on the link in the email sent by us. 5 characters long.

Follow the instructions in the email you receive to activate your profile. You will be taken back to www.KansasHighwayPatrol.org.

Complete STEP 2. NEED HELP? Mary Jane King will be at the Retiree Reunion on Saturday, October 22 to help you get set up.

10 MVE TROOP A LT Kenny Woods stopped by a garage sale in Leawood, where two little girls were also having a lemonade stand. The proceeds were to benefit fallen KCKPD CAPT Dave Melton and other fallen officers. The girls wanted to show support to law enforcement officers. The parents helped with the event, but it was the girls’ idea. Many officers and families throughout the metro stopped by for lemonade and cookies. Woods said, “It was the best $10 glass of lemonade I had ever had.” TROOP B

05/19/16: An investigation and warrant for a chop shop operation was served in Topeka.

05/31/16: At 2:15 pm, MSTRP Adam Simone was patrolling near K-4 and SE 6th St., when he heard a stolen Camaro had fled from Topeka PD. At 2:17, Simone spotted the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on SE 6th. He attempted to stop the vehicle. Simone and TECHTRP Derek Haskin pursued the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes before losing sight of the vehicle near 25th and Topeka Blvd. At 2:49, TPD found the Camaro abandoned at an apartment complex, and a witness told the officer the suspect got into a gray Chevrolet Cruz and left the area at a high rate of speed. At 2:54, TECHTRP Dax Lewis found the Cruz and initiated a second pursuit. Lewis, 08/22/16: Eleven MVE Unit members from the Troop A and along with several other troopers, pursued the vehicle B area’s spent six hours diligently inspecting 275 vehicles for approximately 15 minutes. At 3:09 pm, LT Adam at COPART in Kansas City. Winters used legal intervention to end the pursuit at SE The MVE unit assigned to the KC area completes 6th and Croco. The driver was taken into custody. He approximately 80,000 inspections annually. Statewide, had a felony warrant and TPD officers advised that he MVE units have recovered approx. 60-70 stolen vehicles was possibly involved in several shootings and car thefts so far this year. in the Topeka area.

11 06/30/16: KHP aircraft, K9s, and almost all Troop B residence. When Bullock pulled over to let him go by, personnel assisted Jackson County with a search for a the driver was texting his girlfriend and he thought he’d three-year-old. A K9 eventually located the child, who get pulled over for texting, so he randomly picked a was found after being gone from her home for more driveway and went halfway up so he wouldn’t wake than five hours with the family dog. She was 1.5-2 miles anybody. He said he began walking toward the house away from her home near Delia. to make it look legitimate, thinking Bullock would drive by. The subject had a warrant out of Junction City. 07/12/16: MSTRP Adam Simone observed a green Charges included Expired Tag, No Proof of Insurance, Honda with an expired tag traveling westbound on I-70 and Texting While Driving. Meth and paraphernalia near Fairlawn. Simone ran the tag, which came back to were found in the vehicle. As the subject was going a different vehicle. He tried to stop the car as they exited to jail on the warrant, a delayed hit was received for to Wanamaker. The driver failed to yield and turned a stolen car. MSTRP Jeremy Harwood took the case south on Wanamaker. He ran a red light and made since Bullock was involved. MSTRP Bryce Whelpley and an improper turn onto 10th St., and fled westbound. a Rossville unit also responded. Simone pursued the vehicle on 10th to Auburn Rd. Prior to stopping, the driver threw out a small baggie of marijuana and attempted to throw out a bag of meth, but the bag flew back into the car. The driver stopped and was placed into custody. The driver had two felony warrants and a misdemeanor warrant. Several checks, social security numbers, credit cards, etc. were found in the vehicle. The suspect admitted to eating four grams of meth during the pursuit and was transported 07/18/16: MSTRP Bryce Whelpley responded to an injury to Stormont Vail, where ER staff admitted him as his crash between a Union Pacific Truck and a semi-truck/ condition could potentially be life threatening. TECHTRP semi-trailer loaded with sand, which occurred at 2350 Bryon Wilson was secondary in the pursuit. NW Water Works Rd. There were no injuries. The driver 07/12/16: LT Joe Bullock was returning home when he of the semi-truck admitted he stopped at the stop sign spotted a car that seemed a little strange. He pulled and looked to his left twice, because he heard the train over, and after it went by, the car proceeded to pull horn. After failing to notice the train, consisting of 90 into Bullock’s driveway and turn it’s lights off. Then the cars and two locomotives, the driver proceeded across driver started walking towards Bullock’s house. Bullock the tracks. The train, which was traveling approximately made contact. The driver acted very nervous, and 25-27 mph, struck the trailer, and cut it in half. The driver said he didn’t realize he was catching up to a cop and was cited for failing to stay stopped at a stop sign, at a definitely did not know that he pulled into the cop’s railroad crossing.

07/16/16: MSTRP Bryce Whelpley saw a car wash in Topeka that was being held by a group of local youth from multiple schools that are travelling to Houston for a track competition this summer. Whelpley, MSTRP Luka Henderson and LT Joe Bullock donated and had the youth wash their squad cars. A couple of Topeka PD Officers stopped in as well.

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07/28/16: A Troop B Operation Lifesaver Positive 05/26/16: A tornado rapidly developed and moved Enforcement Lane was held on K-99 in Alma. across Dickinson County. Multiple troopers from multiple troops responded to the area to assist those effected. LT Joe Bullock; MSTRPs Ray Ramirez and Luka Henderson; One visible indicator of the strength of this tornado was and TRP Andrew Seufert worked the lane, where 60 the train tracks being moved. drivers and 10 passengers were contacted. Drivers received life-saving messages and a Sonic coupon to help beat the heat with a free cherry lime-aid.

06/04/16: Troop C personnel once again were invited by Salina Police Department to team up with them on the 08/06/16: TECHTRP Don Hughes and CAPT Steve Zeller second annual Fishing with a Cops event. The event was rode the Safe Streets National Night Out VIP bus, attending held at the Lakewood Park and ran from 8 to 11 a.m. that several community parties. day, with children in three age groups: 8 and younger; 9 CAPT Steve Zeller is seen here with Kansas Attorney to 11; and 12 to 14. Agencies who teamed to hold this General Derek Schmidt. The Attorney General is wearing event included Salina police officers, Saline sheriff’s a Junior Troopers badge. deputies, state troopers, and Wildlife and Parks officers. Lakewood was well-stocked with fish, and prizes were given away to children, which included a trip for four to a Kansas City Royals game, a fishing trip to Lake Texoma, kayaks, and a two-man fishing boat. Tackle boxes, lures, and fishing poles were given to each child. Following the fishing, all participants were invited to attend a hog roast barbecue sponsored by North Salina Community Development at Thomas Park. This event highlights the meaningful cooperation between law enforcement agencies and yet another way that our troopers are giving back to the community. Troopers who participated this year were: MSTRPs Alex Taylor and Travis Noon; and TRP Shawn Herrman. 8/20/16: LT Craig Phillips leading the parade in Buffalo.

13 08/10/16: MSTRP Travis Noon and TRP Cole McGee, along with other first responders, conducted Active Shooter training with staff members at Minneapolis High School. Several scenarios took place with blank ammo being fired in the building to raise awareness.

06/06/16: TRP Cole McGee was involved in a vehicle pursuit. The fleeing vehicle crashed in Ottawa County 08/13/16: A childseat checklane was conducted at Bill with the driver leaving the scene on foot. Following a Snyder Family Stadium during Fan Appreciation Day. manhunt, the driver was located the next day by several law enforcement officers and placed into custody by MSTRP Travis Noon. The vehicle involved was stolen.

08/20/16: Multiple troopers responded south of the 07/10/16: TRP Tanner Gleason was involved in a vehicle Manhattan airport for a downed airplane. Upon arrival, pursuit on I-70 eastbound. During this event, the driver troopers discovered a plane with slight damage to one began throwing multiple bags of marijuana from the wing. The pilot said the engine locked up, causing him vehicle, hitting the front of Gleason’s patrol car. The driver to make an emergency landing. There were no injuries. crashed in a ditch and Gleason placed him under arrest. Troops C, J, and M personnel were treated to cookies and pies that were dropped off to show appreciation for the KHP. Dr. Chelsey Sigle, DVM from Osborne dropped off a large container of chocolate chip cookies she had made, along with a card of thanks to the Patrol for all they do. Dillon’s bakery in Salina also dropped off 30 pies that were still warm from the oven.

KHP BULLETIN UPDATE & DEADLINE REMINDER The next quarterly issue of the KHP Bulletin will be published in December. The deadline for the next issue 08/08/16: LT Greg Smith was asked to have his picture of the bulletin will be November 28, 2016. Please submit taken with occupants of a vehicle following a traffic your articles, photos, and Troop News to Andrea Nolte at stop. A foreign exchange student, with his relatives, [email protected] or to Mary Jane King at enjoyed the traffic stop and meeting Smith. [email protected]. Photos should be submitted a .JPG or .TIF attachments to an email, if possible.

14 tires. Shortly after running over the stop sticks, the tires deflated and vehicle slowed down to 45 mph. Both front tires deflated and began coming off the rim. The vehicle came to a stop. All occupants quickly exited the vehicle. Ney ordered the driver to stop and she quickly complied and dropped to the ground, where she remained until she was placed in handcuffs. Both male occupants fled into a grassy meadow and began moving towards a farmstead with a home and multiple buildings. One suspect was taken into custody by a Russell County undersheriff. The second suspect began running back toward the highway where all traffic had stopped. He was confronted and taken into custody by Birney. The driver was charged with DUI, Transporting an Open Container, Flee & Elude, Obstruction, and Resisting Arrest. The male passengers were charged with Resisting Arrest, and Transporting an Open Container. 08/24/16: Salina Regional Health Center delivered cookies 06/11/16: TRP P. Scott Baker stopped a vehicle in to Troop C to show their appreciation to all KHP staff. Sherman County for speeding. During the stop Baker had consent to search the vehicle. He found 13.4 pounds of meth located in 10 Tupperware vacuum- sealed containers in a natural void in the trunk.

06/19/16: In Thomas County MSTRP James Wright pulled a vehicle over for speeding. Wright located a large amount of cash during the traffic stop. The money was vacuum-sealed and located in an empty duffle bag in the trunk. There were five total bags. One bag had air fresheners and dryer sheets inside. The other duffle bags were empty. Personal use of marijuana was also located. 08/27/16: Troop C held a troopwide bowling party in Ellsworth. 7/04/16: MSTRP Members from dispatch and the training academy Doug Reed were invited to attend to give everyone a moment to stopped a CMV come relax and laugh together. for an inspection after it went by him while he TROOP D was on another 06/08/16: MSTRP Merl Ney was on patrol on US-281 when traffic stop. he checked the speed of a gold passenger car at 90 During the mph. Dispatch advised there was an alert attached inspection he to the vehicle as it was connected to a missing person saw it was from Tennessee. While following the car and gathering missing eight out information from dispatch, they were traveling at a of the 10 studs speed of near 70 mph. Ney could see a total of three and fasteners. The driver was unaware, and it was occupants in the car, the female driver and two male within minutes of coming off at highway speeds. passengers. He attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle maintained a speed of 70 mph. The driver gave 07/31/16: MSTRP Charley Brattin stooped a vehicle in no indication she was going to stop, Ney began a Thomas County for speeding. Brattin found a large sum pursuit. A Russell County Sheriff’s patrol car met them of cash, .5 lbs of marijuana, and 2 grams of hash. The two miles down the road. After passing the sheriff’s cash was located in a lock box in the trunk where the vehicle, the driver sped up to 105 mph, and briefly spare tire was. The drugs were located in the trunk in a drove left of center toward oncoming traffic, before suitcase packaged in 5 vacuum-sealed bags. moving back to the right lane. The vehicle continued north on US-281 at speeds greater than 100 mph. MSTRP Brant Birney was in place with stop sticks at an intersection, and was successful in hitting the vehicle’s

15 TROOP E 08/11/16: A deputy with the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department contacted LT Brent Hemken about a pickup without a VIN plate on the dash or federal sticker. Hemken contacted TECHTRP Jeff Knobbe to inquire alternate VIN locations. Later in August, Hemken found the pickup parked in Larned. Assisted by the Larned Police Department, Hemken examined the pickup. An alternate VIN was located which matched all the paperwork and was not listed as stolen. Thanks to the work of three agencies working together, it was determined that there was no criminal activity, simply an older pickup that was missing the better part of the dash board.

07/15/16: A thunderstorm producing straight line winds caused heavy damage to the city of Meade and to Meade Airport. MSTRP Clayton Hardaway took this 08/19/16: MSTRP Clayton Hardaway responded to a picture after winds of 117 mph flipped four tractor trailers truck that burned up on US-54, milepost 39, in Meade over between Meade and Plains along US-54. County. The fire was started by the exhaust on the truck.

07/26/16: TRP Alan Wagner stopped a white Ford In August, troopers inspected over 150 buses in only a Mustang for blacked out tail lamps. During the course of few weeks to increase the safety of children riding to the stop, Wagner determined the vehicle was stolen out school. The troopers found the buses to be in good of . The driver was arrested for Possession of condition, with mostly minor problems, which were Stolen Property, and the vehicle was towed and secured quickly corrected. A few buses had more serious until it could be returned to the rightful owner. The driver problems and those will be inspected again at a later invoked his Miranda rights, and the investigation was date once the defects are corrected. ongoing. Following the arrest, Wagner had to make a significant effort to locate the legal owner of the vehicle. Several numbers were called that yielded no result for the owner, and additional checking of addresses in Oklahoma by local agencies turned up no results. Eventually, the owner was located through the use of an insurance agent.

07/27/16: A platter of smoked barbecue brisket, buns, and a thank you card was delivered to the Larned 8/31/16 MSTRP Clayton Hardaway caught the buffalo office for the Troop E, Zone 4 troopers. The gesture was out grazing one morning on the Big Basin Preserve in to thank KHP for their work and to show their appreciation, Clark County. as well as their community’s appreciation. The card was signed by Dr. Whittington, Dr. Sanger, and their families. Dr. Sanger and Whittington are local family practice doctors in Larned.

16 TROOP F TROOP G 06/19/16: MSTRP Craig Corbett stopped to check on a subject walking away from a stolen vehicle on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 185. The subject immediately became combative with Corbett. During the struggle, the suspect attempted to remove a screwdriver from his waistband. Corbett and LT Mark Christesen took the subject into custody.

08/13/16: MSTRP Greg Peters was on a traffic stop westbound on I-70 at mile marker 187. While he was walking back to his vehicle, a vehicle came from the center lane to the right lane towards him. Peters was able to get into his patrol car before the pickup 07/12/16: KHP units responded to the area of I-135 and struck his vehicle’s mirror, and stopped right beside his the entrance and exit ramps at 13th St. in Wichita. There driver’s door, blocking him in. Peters quickly reversed his was a planned protest march by the Black Lives Matter vehicle. The truck backed up in the right lane beside organization. The group planned to march up onto I-135 him. The truck then took off at a high rate of speed on and stop traffic in support of multiple causes. Due to the westbound I-70. The suspect vehicle avoided stop sticks concern for the safety of those entering the interstate, during the pursuit. Peters conducted the TVI maneuver the pedestrians were not allowed up on to the roadway. and took the occupants into custody with the help of Troopers stood by for approximately three hours on each MSTRP Stephen Schneider. of the ramps in this area. The group was allowed to exercise their constitutional rights to protest, and their 08/19/16: MSTRP Matt Brooks stopped a vehicle at the freedom of speech. The initial crowd was allowed to Eastern Terminal toll plaza for a seat belt violation. Brooks continue walking down 13th and were peaceful, with noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the some in the march utilizing blow horns and carrying signs. vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed two baggies of The crowd grew considerably in size to a few hundred marijuana, a small marijuana cigarette, and a marijuana once entering the neighborhood areas to the east of grinder. Also located in the vehicle was a large amount I-135. However, the crowd remained peaceful despite a of U.S. currency. The drugs, paraphernalia, and cash couple of people who were identified by the Wichita were seized as evidence. The subject was arrested and Police Department as trying to incite the crowd. No transported to the Leavenworth County Jail. arrests were made during the event and no pedestrians entered onto I-135 where KHP was positioned during the 08/19/16: Troop G received information from the St. Louis march. Units of the KHP on scene were from Troops C, Police Department that cell phone pings indicated a ESU, I, J, T, and F. The Kansas Department of Transportation 16-year-old kidnapping victim was on the Turnpike. No also had road crews on stand-by for traffic control duties. vehicle description was available. Once the vehicle exited the Turnpike, the cellphone was pinged to an area in southeast Wichita. MSTRPs Scott Koehn, Sage Hill, Jeff Dietz, and Da’Von Brame; TRP Linden Blank; and LTs CJ Schreiber and John Lehnherr responded to the area and were able to identify and arrest the suspect. The victim had just escaped prior to the arrival of KHP units, and called 911 from a nearby restaurant seeking help. She was taken into protective custody. The suspect was charged with Human Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Rape.

08/20/16: LT Dan Smith checked a motorcycle speeding through the construction zone at 95 mph in a 55 zone on I-70 in the Topeka area. The subject exited the Turnpike and failed to stop. The pursuit went onto US-24 and K-4. KHP’s helicopter helped Smith follow the subject to his residence, where he was taken into custody.

17 06/23/2016: COL Mark Bruce presents MSTRP Jason Black with a Lifesaving Award for his actions on March 24, 2016 when Black responded to an emergency 08/27/16: MSTRP Dallas Gilmore attended an event medical call at the residence of former Sedan Chief of hosted by Wichita three-year-old, Ellie Cotton, called Police, Cash Kimple. Black performed CPR on Kimple “Pops for Cops.” She and her mother saw Gilmore at until EMS was able to transport. Unfortunately, Mr. QuikTrip and invited him and Troop F’s TRP Phil Metzen. Kimple later died at the hospital. Ellie, in cooperation with Firehouse Subs and Coffee With A Cop, passes out doughnuts, pop, and sub sandwiches to any law enforcement officers that come by. Gilmore said, “It was nice to see how much law enforcement really is appreciated, especially by a young impressionable person.” TROOP H

07/30/16: TRP Ben Marten leads the Shrine Bowl Parade in Emporia. Photo by CS II Derek Lathan.

06/20/16: Troop H welcomes new Senior Administrative Assistant Brandy Myers, who was formerly with KDOT in Iola.

07/07/16: Troop H and F units responded to assist the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Department with scene security, searching for injured/trapped persons, and traffic control after a tornado struck the city of Eureka and northern parts of Greenwood County. KHP units were on scene for three days providing assistance. 05/31/2016: COL Mark Bruce presents LT Wayne Faulkner with a certificate commemorating his retirement. 07/08/16: TRP Troy Setzkorn seized five lbs of marijuana, Faulkner retired with over 14 years of service with the KHP. five lbs of marijuana edibles, and 69 grams of marijuana wax during a traffic stop on US-400 in Wilson County.

FAMILY GATHERING AT TROOP H You are invited to a family gathering at the Riverside Park Community Building in Iola, Kansas at Noon on October 22, 2016. Everyone is asked to please bring a covered side dish, or dessert. The main dish, drinks and chips will be provided. If you are planning on attending, please contact Troop H and let us know how many will be attending. We hope to see everyone there!

18 Each year, CVSA recognizes the best of the best by inviting the top inspector from each jurisdiction throughout North America to participate in NAIC. In addition to the competitive events, each inspector receives training on the latest safety information, technology, standards and 07/22/16: A KHP Retiree Coffee was held at Troop H in inspection procedures. Chanute. There was a great turn out and everyone enjoyed visiting with our retirees. Ret. SGT Roy Roper, A special award, the John now Judge Roper (sitting), talks about his time on the Youngblood Award of Patrol and how the job impacted his life. November 3, Excellence, is an honor NAIC contestants bestow upon a 9:00 a.m., is the next Troop H Retiree Coffee. fellow NAIC inspector who exemplifies the high standards and an unwavering dedication to the profession. This year, 08/06/16: Spouses of Neosho County LEOs organized a NAIC contestants voted to present the John Youngblood Unity Event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute. Approximately Award to Wright. 200 attended to show support for all local officers, and One competition breaks all the inspectors into groups. to support our mission. Troop H TECHTRP Rick Wingate The Red Team, which Wright was on, won the team was one of the guest speakers. award. There were 48 competitors from across all three 08/08/16: MSTRP Jason Black responded to a pedestrian countries. Some of the training sessions are also become hit and run fatality accident on US-169 in Montgomery competitions, like hazmat Olympics. The events build County. During the investigation it was discovered camaraderie, allow for networking and is another way to the pedestrian had been struck days earlier. Working strive for excellence. It also helps where some members with the KBI and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s are weak in one area but strong in another. Department, the vehicle and driver were identified. Wright also placed Third in Hazmat/Bulk Packaging 08/20/16: MSTRP Chris Woods seized cocaine, marijuana, Inspection. paraphernalia, and a handgun from a traffic stop on US-54 in Greenwood County during a selective enforcement. TROOP I

08/25/16: Overland Park Police Department hosted a CVSA check lane at the Overland Park Convention Center. Present were TECHTRPs Josh Weber, Jason Mills, and Bobby Voigts; MCI OFCRs Tim Hepner and Danny Mandich; Program Constultant I Rebecca Cyr; and local units from Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Gardner Police Departments, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and 06/15/16: MCI SGT Pauline Ferguson, TECHTRP Don representatives from PHMSA. Hughe, and 999 Mike Love held a safety program with There were 17-Level I inspections; 15 Level II inspections; the Atchison City Department. four Level III inspections; five haz-mat inspections; three 08/08/16-08/12/16: TECHTRP Nick Wright attended the vehicles placed out of service; one driver placed out of CVSA North American Inspectors Championship in service; 64 violations; five weight inspections; and five Indianapolis along with 47 other roadside inspectors. dyed fuel inspections.

19 TROOP J TROOP M 07/26/16: A local Salina resident observed the KHP recruits participating in a sweat-covered run as part of their afternoon physical training session. Living in the area, she drove home and grabbed a few dozen bottles of cold water to offer the recruits. They caught back up to them when the recruits had stopped for some sit-ups and push-ups. Later in the week, Mrs. Gent and her daughters visited the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy where Recruit Trooper Hill, on behalf of Class #56, presented Gent and her daughters a thank you letter and class photo. This is a very trying time 08/22/16: Communications Specialist Supervisor Nicole for law enforcement officers across our country; the Ascher was recognized for Employee of the Quarter and kindness and appreciation shown by Mrs. Gent is very presented a Certificate of Accomplishment by Governor humbling and has definitely made an impact upon our Sam Brownback. Ascher is floor supervisor for the evening future Troopers. shift. She handles day to day operations in Central Dispatch, which includes proper scheduling, creating talk group patches during critical events, and assists in teaching in the classroom for new hires. She and her husband, Lt. Mike Ascher with the Saline County Sheriff’s Class #56 of the Kansas Highway Patrol Department are also very involved in the community by would like to personally thank you from raising money for families in need with Guns and Hoses. the bottom of our hearts for the kindness Find them on Facebook: Facebook.com/salinagunshoses you showed while our class was on a group run. Nicole is very well respected in the Kansas Highway Patrol and we are very fortunate to have her on our team. It is people like yourself, especially in TROOP N today’s trying times that reaffirm our decision to become Kansas State Troopers and give back to the citizens of the great state of Kansas.

Thank you for reminding us why we chose law enforcement. Your generosity and selflessness will keep us motivated for weeks to come.

Sincerely, Kansas Highway Patrol

Class #56 06/18/16: TECHTRP Derrel Pressnell retired from the KHP after studiously serving the citizens of the State of Kansas for a distinguished 31 years. His last assignment with the Patrol prior to retiring was with the FBI JTTF as a Task Force Officer, a position he held since 2002.

20 TROOP T 06/30/16 TECHTRP T.J. Wahlmeier received a Commander’s Commendation for his completion of the Type Rating at Flight Safety for the King Air.

08/29/16-09/01/16: Nineteen members of the KHP traveled to Nashville to attend the 26th Annual MVCI Conference. This conference focuses on criminal interdiction training, tactics, and trends. MVCI is comprised of numerous law enforcement agency stakeholders, who recognize agencies and individuals who excel in criminal interdiction. This year, as in years past, the Kansas Highway Patrol was once again fortunate to be recognized by DIAP and EPIC as an agency that “Excelled in Lawfully Interdicting In August, the Kansas Highway Patrol had a chase which Vehicles and Drivers Engaged in Major Ongoing Criminal entered . KHP’s Bell 407 helicopter, 650 HP, Activity”. Only a handful of agencies across the U.S. stayed with the car until ’s helicopter are recognized in such a fashion, and it has been our could get overhead. Once the suspects were caught, experience that the KHP is more often than not held in the two helicopters landed at an airport for fuel and to high regard for our collective efforts in this arena. KHP exchange information. Once upon a time, while being personnel across the state, crossing numerous troop assembled at the Bell factory, 650 (KHP’s helicopter) and lines, take an active role in combating criminal activity Nebraska’s helicopter sat next to each other on the on Kansas roadways in their day to day enforcement assembly line. As they landed in Nebraska that day, they efforts, and should be proud to have contributed to were reunited for the first time in 11 years, although this such esteemed national recognition of our collaborative time it was on the ramp at the airport. efforts! TECHTRP Christopher Nicholas was also recognized on the national stage during this conference, MVCI personnel presented him with the coveted DIAP/EPIC “Instructor of the Year” award. This award distinguishes Nicholas amongst his national peer group as someone who embodies and exemplifies what a model instructor should aspire to. Nicholas travels across the U.S. instructing criminal interdiction classes to a myriad of different agencies on behalf of DIAP and the KHP. The attending Patrol members represented the KHP in customary professional and gracious fashion, reflective of an agency that leads from the front in their criminal interdiction efforts. 08/04/16: LT Jason Vanderweide and TECHTRP Ryan Nolte flew to Jackson County Sheriff’s Youth Camp to put on a display for 275 kids.

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