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International Police Association USA www.ipa-usa.org IPA NEWS JULY 2007 U.S. NATIONAL OFFICERS - I.P.A.

President Viola Powrie

E-mail: [email protected] Yonkers, NY P.D. Ret.

1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President Bob Killen Larry Kiceina Steve Livingston

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Secretary General Richard Nevarez Treasurer Kevin Gordon

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1914-2000

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Bob Livoti, Region 5 member, Editor

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Harold SUBMISSION OF MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION Litwin The USA IPA NEWS is published four times a year. Please submit all material for pub- Founder lication at least 30 days prior to the publication dates of the 1st of January, April, July of the and October. All photographs e-mailed should be in a JPEG format high resolution (at U.S. Section least 300 dpi). Photographs submitted by mail cannot be returned. The IPA reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication and all opinions expressed in the USA IPA NEWS are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the International Police Association, U.S. Section. We encourage all our members to send in articles, stories and information that would be of interest to our membership.

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International Contents IPA Officers President Michael Odysseos Officer’s Reports: • Message from President Viola Powrie 5 1st Vice President • 1st Vice President’s Report 5 Daniel Condaminas • 2nd Vice President’s Report 6 2nd Vice President • 3rd Vice President’s Report 6 Signe Justesen • Secretary General’s Report 7 3rd Vice President IPA International • Treasurer’s Report 7 Julianna Papne Vegso President • Editor’s Report 8 Michael Odysseos Secretary General Articles John Waumsley IPA International • 2007 National Police Week Washington, D.C. 0 Assistant Secretary General Administration Center Website: • Australian National Police Memorial 11 Georgios Katsaropoulos www.ipa-iac.org • Memorial To Bill Kroeger 17 Treasurer • Lodging In Italian Monasteries 25 • My Gimborn Experience 28 Pierre-Martin Moulin US IPA Website Assistant Treasurer www.ipa-usa.org • Blue Angels 29 Romain Miny • What Is The IPA 31 • R8 Member Inducted Into Sports Hall Of Fame 33 • Don’s RV Corner 33 • Greetings From IPA Germany 34 • 2007 Service Through Friendship Award 35 Appointed U.S. Positions • IPA Collectible Coins 39

IPA Events Historian • 2007 National Police Collector Show 26 Harold Litwin • 2007 National Delegate Conference 37 • Supply Officer Regular Features Kevin Gordon • IPA Membership Application 13 E-mail [email protected] • IPA Hobbies and Collector Show News 14 • Accommodations/Discounts 16 IPA Youth Exchange Officer and • Classified Ads 21 U.S. Section Youth School Exchange Program • Events & Functions 23 Richard Nevarez E-mail [email protected] Regional Electronic Mail Network (REM-NET) On The Cover Mike Bazzell [email protected] Thanks to Viola Powrie Webmaster our National President who Tom Savoca - Email [email protected] supplied our cover photo of Handbook Coordinator the many police mounted Steve Livingston units that responded to National Police Week E-mail [email protected] in Washington, D.C. this year. The various International Commission for External Relations (ERC) mounted units present James Albrecht E-mail [email protected] were in the procession to the Candlelight Vigil at the Blue Knights Liaison National Law Enforcement Mike Ripsch E-mail [email protected] Officers Memorial held on NEC Recording Secretary May 13, 2007.

USA IPA NEWS Julyl 2007 3 IPA- Over 310,000 Members In Over 50 Nations

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Publishing Schedule Mailing Service Glossary USA IPA NEWS Regions can have a USA IPA NEWS IEC: International Executive Council Edition Submission Publish mailed to honorary members, supporters, (International Conference) 1st Quarter December 1 January 1 police departments, training centers, NEC: U.S. National Executive Committee 2nd Quarter March 1 April 1 or other locations for only $2 per year NDC: Natl. Delegate Council (Conference) 3rd Quarter June 1 July 1 (four issues) or US $16 for international PEB: Permanent Executive Bureau made 4th Quarter September 1 October 1 mailings. Contact Editor Bob Livoti up of International Officers

The USA IPA NEWS is published quarterly by the International Police Association (IPA), United States Section, Vol. 2007 July 2007 The opinions expressed in all byline columns are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the US section on the IPA. The ads contained in this publication do not necessarily reflect direct support or recommendation of the IPA. The editor grants permission for reprints of any article with the proper credit given to the author and/or publication. Police organizations that receive this paper and have their own publication, please include the National Reporter Editor on your mailing list. Unsolicited material may not be returned or acknowledged. The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Photos returned upon request. Print run 10-15,000 copies. The purpose of the IPA is to create bonds of friendship and cooperation among its members and police officers world wide. The IPA, United States Section, does not maintain any affiliations with political or labor organizations. The IPA motto is “Service Through Friendship.” For Ad rates contact: Editor Bob Livoti E-mail: [email protected] or see the US IPA Website: www.ipa-usa.org

Send Address Article Submission Guidelines Change to: • We encourage readers to submit articles for publication but cannot guarantee that all articles will be published. Your Region • Articles should be 1 to 2 pages in length (500 to 1000 words) and to including photographs in a Jpeg format. Contact the editor before Diane submitting longer articles. MacGregor • It is preferred that articles be submitted as E-mail attachments National using Word or Wordperfect (PC format). Submission on a floppy Membership disk or CD-ROM or by typed letter is also acceptable. Secretary • A photo relating to the subject matter or author is requested. Photos will be returned only if requested. It is suggested that E-mail [email protected] copies of one-of-a-kind or important photos not be submitted.

4 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Message From President Viola Powrie

I am glad to see that Summer has finally come to my part of the world. I thought we would never see the end of the rain and cold weather. I hope that everyone survived the harsh weather and is ready for some summer fun. We have continued to progress with our membership and have sent out delinquent bills to those who had not paid by April 1st. As always, a few members who paid got bills as well and I apologize to them for the inconvenience, however this does sometimes clear up problems with addresses and lost checks. We are also continuing to send out membership cards, and if anyone who has paid has not received theirs please contact Diane MacGregor, membership secretary, who has the records and can straighten things out for you. Please don’t call me, I don’t have the records and will only have to refer you to Diane anyway. I recently attended Police Week in Washington, DC as I do every year. We presented IPA memberships to the TOP COPS award winners as we did last year. These officers are truly remarkable in their bravery and I am proud to offer them membership in our organization. I also had another opportunity to speak with John Walsh, honorary IPA member and host of “America’s Most Wanted”. He’s the only one who gives the Police Memorial air time during police week, and this year he participated in the Annual Blue Knight’s Law Ride, riding a motorcycle along with Robbie Knievel. Also while I was in DC, I had a meeting with Craig Floyd who is the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. He’s the man who’s responsible for the Memorial and the Museum which is being built. He informed me that they hope to have part of the Museum open in 2009 and a formal opening in 2011. He was very interested in working with the IPA to promote both our organizations to law enforcement and we are going to be working together closely in the future. We are requesting that you support the NLEOMF by going to their Officer Roll Call page, for a donation you can create your own personal profile and share your experiences, this will be a permanent part of the Law Enforcement Museum. The Museum would like to have as many officers as possible create a profile so that they can be remembered by future generations. You can learn more by going to www.OfficerRollCall.org or calling (202) 737-3400. The Museum staff is also looking for items to be on display at the museum, they have a wish list of special items that they are looking for. You can get more info on how to donate at their website at www.nleomf.com Also, during Police Week, I met and had dinner with our members from Aruba who come to the memorial every year. They are a great group of people, and the IPA Region in Aruba is expanding. I also met some IPA members from Australia, who were touring the US and having a great time. This year we also had a booth in tent city, which was manned by Larry Kiceina and Don Fredericks. They worked very hard and signed up some new members. Also helping at the booth were Richard Chen from Region 2, and Jeff Davis, his dad and a friend from Region 5. Thanks to everyone for their good work. It would be nice to have some more volunteers next year, maybe some from the local regions. Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions about the present administration, the Board is working hard to make the IPA the best it can be, but we welcome your input and suggestions. Don’t forget our NDC in Las Vegas in November, we have already had many registrations, including the International Secretary General! 1st Vice President’s Message, Bob Killen All the Associate Secretaries were mailed packets that included Policy and Procedure for all Associate Secretaries to carry out their duties. In addition an updated list of the A/S Roster and also a partial list of Region contacts for them to use, when needing assistance in a particular Region for their respective Country visitors. Now, remember that these Region Contacts might change by the end of the year, as this is election year for Region officers. Most of this information can be downloaded from the IPA site. I am still experiencing some minor problems with Associate Secretaries not providing updated information, as I get calls from members who state that the information provided is no loner valid. If you are an Associate Secretary and have changed information that you previously provided kindly contact me, so I can up-date that information. Our members and those of IPA visiting members depend on you as the A/S. I will also provide any Officer with the information, I provided to the A/S, except the list of Country contacts, which will remain in my directory only and that of the Associate Secretaries. And any A/S that has been experiencing problems, kindly contact me, so we can work to correct it. Any A/S interested in organizing a culture tour to their respective Country, I would be most glad to assist and promote the “Good Will.” The NDC is in Las Vegas this November, and I encourage each Associate Secretary to attend, as I plan to have a special meeting for all the Associate Secretaries present in which different topics would be discussed. Please let me know if you intend to attend the NDC for this, as I want to make the arrangements for the meeting venue. This was an issue that

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 5 appeared to be welcomed as an annual meeting for all the A/S’s. I really want to thank the many Associate Secretaries for their input on recent questionnaires they returned to me as well the great job that many are doing. As I have already mentioned, being an A/S many a times goes unnoticed, but I notice the dedication and hard work done by many and so does the National Board. I have introduced an Annual Certificate Of Appreciation for each Associate Secretary as well as a Plaque(s) for those A/S’s that have what I considered a great job during the year. Any A/S that needs lapel pins for their respective Country(s) contact me. I am available to assist any A/S. But please remember, that taking on the position of A/S sometimes you need to develop resources, and most can be located on the Country website. I would like to recognize the following Associate Secretaries who have been quite busy with their respective Countries and have done excellent jobs so far: Ed Mottola (Italy); Cliff Johnson (United Kingdom/Great Britain); Hugh Brien (Ireland); Gregory Shmagin (Russia); Bob Schure (Germany). In conclusion, every Board member and myself are anxious to make the USA Section well recognized, and we will do this by your input and participation. 2nd Vice President’s Message, Larry Kiceina

Police Memorial Week 2007 was an over whelming success, as well as a moving and emotional experience. If you have never attended Police Memorial Week I encourage you to attend. I have been a police officer for over 25 years and this is the first, but will not be the last Police Memorial Week I will attend. In the past I thought it was a time for just the families and friends of fallen officers to attend, but I soon learned that it is also a time to meet and make new friends from not only the USA but also the entire world, as many attendees were from Law Enforcement Agencies from around the world. IPA-USA had a booth in what is commonly called “tent city”, this location was approx 3 blocks away from the police memorial wall and several more blocks to the Nations Capital. A short walk to both locations. At this tent the IPA greets IPA members from around the world and offers assistance in any way possible. We also distribute our IPA literature. We recruited 12 new members this year as a result of the IPA Booth. Don Fredericks met me in Washington DC this year and he offered his time and effort to make this a success. Viola and hubby Tom also worked the booth as well. We were also assisted by members from around the country. Thank you to Richard Chen, Alan & Mary Anne Feinstein, Mike O’Hare, and many more IPA members who assisted at the booth. Police Memorial Week started this year on May 8th with the annual Blue Mass. Saturday May 12th saw the arrival ceremony of the Police Unity Tour at the Washington Memorial. Sunday May 13th there was a candlelight Vigil at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Monday May 14th was the day for competitions for the Annual Honor Guards and the 13th Annual Emerald Society & Pipe Band March and Service. Police Memorial Week was concluded on Tues. May 15th with the 26th Annual National Police Officers Memorial Service on the grounds of the Capital and the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Law Enforcement Memorial, located at the 400 bk of E Street NW. The President of the United States delivered the ceremonial speech at this most solemn and emotional event. 3rd Vice President’s Message, Steve Livingston I apologize for missing the last deadline for the IPA News!! I did not get a chance to thank all of you for your support in electing me to my new position, so I will take the opportunity to do so now J I look forward to this position and hope to exceed your expectations. One of my responsibilities is the maintaining and updating of the US IPA Handbook. This is a large task and one in which I require your help. Each region needs to forward me their officers’ data so that I can update the Handbook for all IPA members to use. This is vital to the functioning of the IPA and many people utilize the Handbook daily (Associate Secretaries, Members Traveling within the US, Board member contacts, etc). I recently sent out the March update for the Handbook and request that each Regional Board member ensure that their information is up-to-date and please notify me if it is not. I also returned from a very productive NEC meeting last week in Orlando and want to thank the members from across Florida who helped support us! There was a lot of work accomplished in a short time frame there and I enjoyed meeting new people. There are notes throughout the IPA News describing things that the NEC discussed and that we are working on. I will mention the RemNet on Google Groups and the search for a web design company/professional in other sections of the newsletter. We are also hard at work planning the US IPA 50th Anniversary!! Finally, let me mention that I, as everyone on your National Board, am here for YOU – the member. If there is anything I can do for you, questions, info, etc. please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected] or call – I’m happy to help! Take care and BE SAFE!!!!! Steve

6 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Secretary General’s Report, Richard Nevarez It is always good to start a report on a positive note. Last issue I asked if any regions needed help, were they foundering or lacking direction and no one responded. That’s a good thing. ---Or is it?—or is it apathy? On another note, and a very important note, how do we get the younger members involved or even to join the IPA? What can we do to motivate them? Where are they today and what are their interests? Young officers have a different language, different music, different tools for their job and more involvement in their young families. What can we do to reach these younger officers and hold their interest? I am open to suggestions, and let’s not be apathetic about this but positive and communicative. Let’s start by talking to them, go to a POA meeting for example and ask what can we do that would make our organization interesting for them and their families. Recruitment and Retention are the keys to the longevity of this organization. A large number of our members are golfers this next item may be of interest to them. I recently received an email from a serving Constable with the Metropolitan Police Service, London. He is also a Director for a unique company called “Golden Golf Courses”. This is a non profit making business. They were driven by the fact that there wasn’t a truly independent course listing/ reviews web site and were frustrated that every review site found was linked to golf magazines or the tourist trade. Therefore the reviews are biased toward the courses and will not give a frank and honest opinion.....unlike Golden Golf Courses. Golf courses have to take constructive criticism whether they like it or not. The courses must constantly strive to improve and evolve in order to keep providing a great service to its customers. This will be a completely free web site for everybody to use. People will be able to interact by talking to each other and the courses. It will be a medium between the courses and the players in order to achieve the best golfing experience possible. You can also match yourself to a golf course with its unique ‘Star Chamber’. You can put in your individual needs and be matched up with the most suitable course in the area you wanted. It’s like a dating agency for golf courses. You can still use it as a course listing service but it has more ways to find the best course than any other review site. They want Police Officers to review the golf courses across the world as they are well respected members of the community. Great investigators, naturally inquisitive people who question everything. Their honesty and integrity will be welcomed by the courses. They have found that the golf courses have welcomed these visits and have been most generous. Reviewing has been a very enjoyable experience and if you would like more information about this program please contact Simon White at [email protected] A few parting notes don’t forget Las Vegas in November. I hope to see some old friends and meet new ones and please share with us those things that you are doing in your Region. Any organization that stands still will slowly die, we need to move and grow with new and fresh ideas. At the beginning of this article I mentioned ‘apathy’ let’s end on a positive and be suggestive and interactive. National Treasurer’s Report, Kevin Gordon Thanks to help from regions, we have worked out most if not all of the bugs at both the national level and regional level concerning the national billing. Generally it has been well received by region officers. I am only aware of one region that would prefer to return to the old system. An article in this issue about IPA Coins (by Mike Lynch) talks about the challenge coins the IPA has produced. We are out of many of the coins. We have a few of the 50th anniversary (2000), a few Niagara (2003), a few Billings (2004), more of the 2005 NDC (Canada) and quite a few of the 2006 NDC (Cruise). Just use the online order form and write in which coins you want. An order form is online at the national site, www.ipa-usa.org We have had many members ask about online billing and/or automatic annual billing. I am working with the billing company now to set those up for next year dues renewals. Online dues renewal will not be mandatory but only for those who request it. Our first of many raffles to benefit our 50th anniversary in 2012 is in progress. If you need a ticket, see one of your region officers or contact Mary Jones, raffle chairperson, at [email protected] The drawing will be held at the 2007 NEC/NDC. Planning for the 50th is continual but not a lot going on right now due to getting ready for the 2007 NDC in Vegas. If you have any comments or suggestions, let me know. I hope you will join us at the first IPA NDC held in Las Vegas. The tentative schedule is: Sun Nov. 11th – General Arrival – NEC Meeting Mon Nov. 12th – NDC Meeting, Night on the Town Tour Tue Nov. 13th – Lake Mead/Hoover Dam Tour, Banquet Wed Nov. 14th – Check Out or Optional Grand Canyon Tour After the original NDC registration forms went out, were informed by the tour company that we do not need to collect fees in advance and they would gladly allow members to pay for the tour by credit card, cash or traveler’s check at the time they board the bus for the tour. We thought this was better for the members as this allows the member to keep their money continued on page 8

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 7 Continued from page 7.... which is always a good thing. It also lets you change your mind if need be about what tours you will take. However, you must RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY OCT. 21, 2007. So registration is only $75 and this is reflective on updated registration forms. Tour information follows: Las Vegas Night on the Town Tour – Monday, Nov 12th, 5.5 hours IPA Price $37 each (Regular rate $49 each) The Las Vegas Night on the Town Tour is the most popular in Las Vegas. Fully escorted, this tour provides you with an exciting and diversified look at Las Vegas After Dark. Hoover Dam/Lake Mead Tour – Tuesday, Nov 13th, 7.5 hours IPA Price $60 each (Regular rate $74 each) Cruise the waters of the beautiful Lake Mead and explore the mighty Hoover Dam! The tour includes a relaxing cruise aboard a 300 passenger three-level Mississippi-style paddle wheeler and a 2 hour tour of Hoover Dam. Grand Canyon South Rim Tour – Wednesday, Nov 14th, 13 hours IPA Price $89 each (Regular rate $160 each) Enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon at Max and Thelma’s Restaurant in Williams, AZ, near the historic train depot. There will be multiple opportunities along the way to stretch your legs, enjoy a snack, and buy souvenirs. This sight seeing daylong tour is great for those who want to see the Grand Canyon South Rim without spending a fortune! From the Editor, Bob Livoti I take great pride and interest in being the Editor and doing the USA IPA NEWS. It is a job that buries me in tons of e-mail. Not only do I get e-mails from members in the US Section, but also from all over the world and that is just the IPA mail. I have other contacts also that keep me very busy at times. I now realize what Mike Lynch probably went through while he was editor and all the time that is needed to devote to the job. Most of the time, the IPA e-mails contain information for publication and sometimes, just a question in general. I try to answer everything that requires an answer and there are times that when I need additional information from a sender who is e-mailing a story, I have to write back asking for additional information and usually that person responds in a timely manner. Its when they don’t that creates problems on my end. Be aware that since you’ve given out your e-mail address to others, you generally will be on the receiving end of return mail from people. It would be nice to respond to any e-mail you get in a timely fashion. You wouldn’t think of letting your snail mail pile up in your mailbox for days or weeks on end, so don’t let your e-mail pile up either. E-mail is a great thing and you can send anything around the world in the blink of an eye. If you are submitting a story for the IPA NEWS and you want to include photos, please remember that they have to be of a sufficient size and quality that can be used for printing in the publication. The larger the file or photo, the less of a problem it will be printing. When you take photos with a digital camera, remember to have it set so that the image size is at least 1600 X 1200 or larger. Image size directly relates to the number of pixels you capture with each shot. Image quality relates to how much compression is used on the resulting image file. Images captured in 1600 X 1200 can produce good quality photos that are printed 6 X 8”. Images that are captured in 2480 X 1536 will be able to produce good photos up to 8 X 12”. The dpi on these sizes will insure that the photo will reproduce well enough when printed. Normal photos you see on web page are not suitable for printing in a publication because the dpi is usually 72 dpi whereas in order to print good for publication, I need at least 200-300dpi. That is why I need photos that have a large image size because the process that is used to print on paper requires a much better quality than what you would send in a regular e-mail. Don’t worry about sending a photo that may be too big in your mind. I’ll make the adjustments on my end. If you have a problem with any photos or questions, give me a call or send me an e-mail. Life Members Congratulations to our latest new life members Michael McInnis of New York’s Region 3; Ronald Barela of Alaska’s Region 24 and Norman Venable of Illinois Region 57. Washington, D.C. Region 7 regrets to announce the passing of Carle Satterwhite who was a life member of the IPA and retired from the Montgomery County Police Department. Carle died peacefully at his home in Silver Spring at the age of 87. The Lighter Side The Gift.... A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas. A friend of his said, “I thought she wanted one of those pretty 4-wheel drive vehicles.” “She did,” he replied, “But where in the world was I going to find a fake Jeep!”

8 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Thanks to the NLEOMF for the photos of National Police Week 2007 in Washington, D.C. The Police Unity Tour “Riding For Those Who Died” raised over $1 million dollars for the fund.

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23/11/06 1:29:32 PM Policing DECEMBER in Australia.indd R1 06.indd 5 41 23/11/06 1:29:364:56:55 PM For office use only Date of enrollment______Date of reinstatement______IPA/USA #______Action taken or remarks:

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION International Police Association Region 57 Southern IllinFor office Mail To: UNITED STATES SECTION Membership Application Diane MacGregor For office use only r Please print or type all answers Date of enrollment______Date of reinstatement______IPA/USA #______unaffi Action taken or remarks:

Name in Full ______Home Phone (____)______

Address: City, State, Zip______

______County, ______

Birthdate ______Male or ___Female Spouse's Name (if any) ______

Law Enforcement Agency______

Date Joined Law Enforcement Agency______Business Phone (_____)______

Position______Retirement Date(if app.)______Reason (If less than 20 ys)______

Have you previously been an I.P.A. member? ___Yes ____No Previous IPA Number (if app) ______

E-mail address ______Web Page (Dept. or personal) ______

MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT I declare my desire for Membership in the U. S. Section of the International Police Association. I agree with the aims and objectives of the Association as outlined in the Statutes and Standing Orders, and that I shall conform to the Rules of the United States Section of the International Police Association. If accepted, I will endeavor to further the work of the Association by fulfilling the obligations of membership, and will submit my membership fee and regularly subscribe my renewal fee by the 1st of January each year to remain a member in good standing. I hereby authorize the Secretary General of the United States Section of the IPA to confirm and verify my status as a bonafide Police Agent or Officer for the Agency listed above. I release any individual, organization, or agency from any and all liability incurred as a result of providing such information.

Signed: ______Date:______

PAYMENT Make all checks payable to INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION. Membership shall be open to all serving and/or retired members of a duly organized Police Force, Department, or Agency, who are or were employed full time in the enforcement of the general criminal laws of their State or the United States Government (except members of the Military Police). Membership fee, upon application, is $25.00. Renewal dues shall be $25.00 per year. The enrollment date is the date the member is enrolled, and a number is issued, by the National Secretary General, U.S. Section. When the number is obtained by the Region, the member shall receive an International Membership Passport, Lapel Pin and National Newsletter. Payments may be deductible as miscellaneous itemized deductions for Federal Tax purposes.

You may use MC/Visa/AX Credit Card #______Ex______

VERIFICATION Send a copy of both sides of your law enforcement I.D. OR have the application certified by a member (see below)

This area for member recommending new applicant: I do hereby certify that the above applicant meets all requirements for membership in the International Police Association.

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USA IPA NEWS July 2007 13 IPA Hobby Contacts J.J. Sullivan Foreign Collectors age, around the world to communicate Exchange Student Poland in english or german. Her hobbys are Daniel Tyszka horse-riding, inline-skating and much Wanted Daniel is an IPA member living in more. My name is Francesc Llobet, and I am Warsaw. He is looking for an IPA Her address is: an IPA member in Barcelona, Spain. I member in the US that would be Annika Graszies am looking for an exchange student for interested in exchanging police patches, Brueckenstrasse 4 my seventeen-year-old daughter Irina. hats, insignia or any other police items. D-76593 Gernsbach Her hobbies are playing basketball, DANIEL TYSZKA Germany going shopping, going to the beach, and UL.PE£CZYÑSKIEGO 30 M 64 listening to music. She would like to 01-471 WARSAW POLAND Pakistan do an exchange to the USA this summer e-mail: [email protected] I am IPA member from Pakistan.. I (July or August). She is able to speak want to exchange views and make English and last year was an exchange Czech Republic friendship with different IPA members student with a family in the UK. If Peter Èejka through out the world. I hoped that anyone is interested, you can e-mail us Peter is a police officer of Metropolitian this request will be accepted and I will at [email protected] police of “Èeské Budìjovice” in the city make contact with members of your of Èeské Budìjovice about 100,000 IPA region. With profound regards, US Collectors citizens on the south of Czech Republic. Akmal Imran Butt, IPA Member Police Vehicle Replicas He is married with two children and a PK-247. [email protected] Ret. Chief Frank C. Harr hockey fan. He collects police patches, [email protected] 821 Central Ave. hats, jackets and other police items and Sparta, WI 54656-1510 would like to exchange such items with Hendrik Kaiser Chief Harr is looking to sell or trade someone here in the US. - a large selection of police vehicle PETR ÈEJKA - replicas in 1/43 & 1/60 scale. Will PUKLICOVA 21 Hendrik and friends have built a pri- trade for other models or uniform ÈESKÉ BUDÌJOVICE 3 vate billard room and want to decorate hats/badges or foreign patches. 37004 it an American style. American license CZECH REPUBLIC plates or other american memorabilia. US Mint Police e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] When the new Washington dollar was issued it was struck with edge Anaheim, California lettering. In some cases the lettering Megan Briggs, grand daughter of was let off the edge .If you are lucky Trade Police Hats Anaheim PO is 12 years old, attends to find one of these dollars with a plain My name is José Carlos Rastrojo a Catholic school, plays softball edge it’s a nice find. They are selling Corral, I am police officer (“guardia and basketball. Wants to write to for about $100 each. Be careful if you civil”) in Spain. I am interested in others with similar background purchase one as some fakers have filed trading with an USA police officer. outside of California. e-mail is the edge smooth to appear as a genuine Sincerely, José Carlos Rastrojo Corral [email protected] error. These damaged dollars have no Av. de Portugal nº 51 , 1º G 32002 premium, as they are fakes. Getting Orense España (Spain) IPA member, Rome, Italy back to genuine errors, the U S Mint e-mail [email protected] Claudia Gallone, an active member Police have been investigating why this of the Italian Section of the IPA in occurred and released into circulation. service within the 10° Gruppo Polizia Was this purely an accident or was it Pen Pals Wanted Municipale in Rome. She would like done on purpose by an employee of Hello and greetings from Germany, to correspond via e-mail (and/or via the Mint? These are questions that I’m a german policeofficer, member Skype) with some members of the US being investigated. Do we have any of the IPA-Section Karlsruhe and Section, to improve her English. Her IPA members who are part of the U S working as a detectiv against narcotic e-mail address is [email protected] mint Police? If so, maybe they can offer drug crime in the area of Karlsruhe and her telephone number: +39 339 some more information. and the south-west part of Germany. 2953366 My 9-years old daughter is searching for a pen pal, if possible in the same

14 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 IPA Hobbies

2007 National Police Collector Police Collector Shows and Swaps Show If your region or local organization is having a police Veteran California law enforce- show, send me the particulars. In ment collectors Mike Lynch, order to publish this information Doug Messer and Brian Smith timely, send me the details way in will host the show October 5-7, National Hobby Officer advance. A show that has closed 2007 at the Nugget Casino Resort J.J. Sullivan is of no interest to any one. in Reno. The show will be spon- Any listings for the IPA Hobbies Florence, Kentucky PD On sored by the International Police page, requests for pen pals etc, October 20, 2007. Time 8:30 Association (IPA) US Section please send the information to AM to 3 PM. Contact member and will benefit the Concerns of the National Hobby Officer at Pat Olvey @ 513 478- 8887 for Police Survivors (COPS). Tables the below listed e-mail [email protected] details. Always call ahead to are $50 each and admission is $5. ensure that a show has not been A $5 table discount is available to canceled. IPA and California Law Enforce- ment Historical Society (CLEHS) IPA members. The show is the largest gathering of law enforcement RADIO collectors, collectables and histor- CLUB ic displays of police and old west Radio Club President/Editor memorabilia in the world. For W. A. Dennis -W1WA Due to the response to the popular table reservations or questions e-mail: [email protected] NDC coins & the request of about the show, contact Mike For Radio Club information see members, the IPA US Section has Lynch, P. O. Box 3212 Auburn, their website at www.iparc.org developed their own Unit Coin. CA 95604-3212, Phone (530) The US Section Radio Club became These coins are also referred 885-9420, FAX (530) 885, or e- an official entity in 1966 and has to as Challenge Coins and mail Mike at [email protected] been operating for the past 30 years Military Coins. This beautiful or as a continuous and growing club. coin has crossed IPA and US Brian Smith, 5209 Shelato Way, Need QSL cards? Check our web flags depicted on the obverse Carmichael, CA 95608 or e-mail site for sizes and prices or e-mail and the full color logo on the [email protected] [email protected] reverse. Contact Kevin Gordon for complete information or visit An Airport in the Bronx. the web page www.ipa-usa.org Recently I received a letter from someone who wanted to know if I knew of a or contact US Treasurer Kevin Classon Point in Brooklyn. He had a token from there with the name Classon Point Gordon [email protected] on one side and the number 100 on the other side. I never heard of such a location in Brooklyn or anywhere else. I mentioned this to my friend Annie who immediately said that it was located in the Bronx, a part of NYC. I typed “Classon Point” into my computer search section. Bingo, there it was. Classon Point was indeed located in the Bronx and had a great past history. About 90 years ago that area had been an amusement park much like Coney Island in Brooklyn, but on a smaller scale. The token was from there and probably used as as money for a ride or whatever. What really got my interest was that there had been an airport there also. This was fascinating to me as I never knew that the Bronx had an airport. I passed on this information to the writer and he appreciated it. You never know what information that can be associated with artifacts lying around the house. A little research may unlock a wealth of interesting information. It’s fun. Hobbies In my last column, I asked for your ideas. I received responses from Larry Kiceina and Bob Burdewick. Larry, our Second YP, is interested in RVs. He can be contacted at [email protected] Bob’s passion is more stay at home. He collects police statues and figurines. He can be reached at [email protected] See his ad in the classified section.. Lasrry’s pasion is RVing and has teamed up with Don Fredericks and is doing the Don’s RV Corner. USA IPA NEWS July 2007 15 IPA Discount Accommodations United States Section

The locations listed have agreed to give IPA members a discount rate. Sometimes it is the same as the corporate/ government rate. You should ask if there are any special promotional rates which may be less than the IPA/corporate rates. To obtain the IPA/Police rate you must usually make advance reservations (30 days is recommended) guaranteed with a credit card. Walk-ins MAY NOT receive the discount. If the location is a chain and you are unable to obtain the discount rate by calling the toll free number, ask for the direct number at the location you want. YOU MUST ASK FOR THE IPA/POLICE RATE! Taxes are additional. Any change in the price, discount policy, contact information, etc. please notify Editor Bob Livoti at [email protected] California from Orlando, Disney, Seaworld and all the other Orlando Millbrae - Quality Suites, 250 El Camino Real, 888 547-2001. attractions. Rent weekly or monthly. R-5 member Bob Livoti One mile from SFO airport, and two blocks from BART train (516) 579-1195 E-mail [email protected] Website http: station. Free shuttle to SFO, free inside parking, cooked to //members.aol.com/daytonabchcondo/index.html order breakfast. IPA rate per Susan Lee, Sales Manager, rate code LR2, $89 + tax. Daytona Beach: Direct ocean front condo on the beach in Daytona Beach. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, fully equipped. San Francisco 3 pools. 2pools outdoors (1 heated) and a heated pool San Francisco Airport, Quality Suites, 250 El Camino Real, indoors. Covered secured parking, minutes from Daytona Millbrae, CA 94030 (650) 259-0400 E-mail jgrinberg@sfo Speedway where NASCAR is King! Daytona Beach has it all. Nearby golf, shopping and great restaurants. An hour’s qualitysuites.com Corporate Rate: $79.00 + Tax (Sgl/Dbl drive from Orlando, Disney, Seaworld and all the other Occupancy) You must ask for IPA rate ref Account Number: Orlando attractions. Rent weekly. R-5 member Bob Livoti 106-922 (516) 579-1195 e-mail [email protected] Website http: //members.aol.com/stmaartencondo/index.html South Lake Tahoe – 4br/2ba home, call for IPA discounted rates. Robert Shusta, 3 Via Oneg, Lafayette , CA 94549 Daytona Beach, Florida. IPA members may visit the area (925)284-2408 e-mail [email protected] and stay with me in my private home in an exclusive gated Florida community. FREE room/bath in my beautiful home for any Disney/Epcot, Villa rental, 2br/2ba sleeps six, added extras IPA member. No Smoking and no cooking. OK to bring food minutes from attractions, Daily/Weekly. IPA rate $520 week. in from restaurants. HDTV surround system, pool,TV in the Owner Art Meyer R-15 (631) 289-6285, e - m a i l room, etc. I am 6 Miles from the beach and Bike Week, 1.5 [email protected] miles from the NASCAR Daytona track, races and activities. 1 hour to Orlando and the attractions. For arrangements Orlando- 3br/2br condo, sleeps 6 located in a gated community based upon availability, call: Harvey Morse.(386) 760-2100, with community pool, tennis courts and other ammenities. E-mail [email protected] Located 2 miles from Universal Studios. For details see website www.ipaorlando.com/condo Contact Larry Giles R39 (407)446- Daytona Beach, Spruce Creek Fly-In, villa/condo 3 1333 or (407)446-1402, e-mail [email protected] bedroom, fully equipped, 2bath, community clubhouse and pool, 2wk minimum. R11 member Mike Tampa Bay Area, Crystal Beach, Two bedroom house-sleeps DeLong,(561)315-2381, E-mail [email protected] six, and One bedroom apartment sleeps four, fully furnished. Beautiful location, about 100 yds from the Gulf. 45 mins to Busch St. Augustine, Beautiful ocean front condo. One bedroom, Gardens, 25 mins from Tampa Intl Airport. Weekly/Monthly. one & one/half bathrooms. King-size bed, sleep sofa, 10% discount to IPA members. Contact R52 member Tim all amenities, W/D, TVs, VCR, microwave, etc. Pool Smith (702) 396-3200 or e-mail [email protected] for more and tennis court. 90 minutes to Orlando, 45 minutes to information and availability. Jacksonville or Daytona airports. Regular $750 weekly. Half off for IPA members. Phone (904) 797-5227 E-mail Daytona Beach: Direct ocean front condo on the no drive [email protected] portion of the beach in Ormond Beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped. Pool, covered parking, minutes from Daytona Baymont Inns, Over 155 Inns in the US. (800) 428-3438 Speedway, golf, shopping and great restaurants. One hour drive IPA corporate rate ID K6322 continued on page 21....

16 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Past Secretary General Bill Kroeger Passes By Mike Lynch Past US Sec- tion Secretary Gen- eral Bill Kroeger passed away on March 3, 2007. Bill’s background and accomplish- ments are contained on the next page in information provided by his family. I wanted to talk here about Bill Kroeger as I knew him. I met Bill and his wife Lilly through the IPA. We were first IPA colleges and fellow IPA officers, but later became good friends and eventually became best of friends. Bill held many positions in the IPA, including Region 37 officer for over 14 years, National Vice President and most Bill (center) in 2001 with International Secretary General Alan Carter and In- recently National Secretary General. ternational Treasurer Michel Theraulaz on his left. To Bill’s right are Alan and Bill was also played an important part Michel’s wives and Hugh McGuigan. on the Organizing Committee for the I also remember Bill for several oth- Another of Bill’s traits was that he International IPA world meeting in Reno er traits. The first of these was that Bill was a jokester. Bill always had a full in 2001 and was an active member of the was a daredevil at heart. He had a long supply of jokes on hand for any occa- organizing committees for several US history of daredevil/thrill seeker activi- sion, often bad jokes. He loved practical IPA national conferences. Bill was not ties. For instance, In his late 50’s, Bill jokes. He had a series of in elevator just a member and officer but an activist took up skydiving and got several of his practical jokes that he used on his unwit- in everything he did in the IPA. It would boys to do it too. He loved skydiving, ting fellow elevator passengers. One of be impossible to list all he accomplished but gave it up for Lilly sake, after a small them was that as soon as the elevator in the IPA. Among other things, Bill was mishap with his main chute on a jump. door closed, he would start hitting the the US Section friendship ambassador Bill was always trying to get me to side of his head and beginning saying to the international part of the IPA. Bill do some crazy stunt like riding the roller things like “I just can’t stop these voices knew and was friends with probably hun- coaster and “Big Shot” (45mph, 4 G’s, in my head” and “shut up in there”. You dreds of IPA members and officers from free fall...) on top of the 1,000+ foot high other countries. This included most of Stratosphere Tower in Las the international IPA officers and many Vegas. I don’t like heights officers from other IPA countries. nor care much for daredevil Bill was really an activist in every- rides at my age. Somehow, thing he did in life. I don’t know how in a weak moment, probably well this worked out for him during his after a few beers, I agreed to 21 years in the army, but it worked well go with Bill on the rides the for everyone else. After his army career, next time we were in Las Bill worked as a California Correctional Vegas together. Bill never Peace Officer. His activism soon led him forgot it and in 2001 while to be a union rep and eventually a union doing the planning for the IPA officer with the California Correctional conference in Laughlin south Peace Officers Association (CCPOA). of Las Vegas, Bill made me Bill was also an officer and served two live up to my word. He loved terms as president of the Monterey it, I was near terrified. I’ve County Peace Officers Association. included a “Big Shot” picture On behalf of law enforcement, he was to give you some idea of the involved in politics at both the state and program. If you are ever in local levels for many years right up until Las Vegas, Bill highly recom- his death. mends you go to the top of the Stratosphere for a good time!

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 17 William (Bill) Kroeger March 20, 1932 - March 3, 2007 William (Bill) Kroeger, a Seaside resident for 46 years, passed away March 3, 2007 after battling with cancer for the third time. Bill was born to Henry and Elizabeth Kroeger in Chicago, IL and grew up there during the Great depression. Bill moved to Redwood City, CA in 1950 and was then drafted into the US Army in 1953 and did his basic training at Ford Ord. He subsequently received orders for Yokohama, Japan, which is where he met his wife Lilly. He retired from the Army in 1974 with a Meritorious Service Medal and 21 years of service behind him. Those years included the tour in Japan, a tour in Korea, and two tours in Viet Nam where he earned the Bronze Star. After retirement from the Army he went on to work at CTF-Soledad as a Correctional Officer. Ever the activist, Bill became a member of California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA). He was the Chapter President in 1989- 1990. This would have been enough to keep most of us busy, however, Bill was always working to make things better for others. He was also President of the Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA) for the same period. As President of both organizations, he was instrumental in getting endorsements for several Judges appointed in Monterey County. Bill was also a member of the International Police Association (IPA), which he joined in 1987. He served as a vice president of Region 37 since 1993 to his death. In 1999, Bill was appointed 3rd Vice President of the IPA National Executive Committee (NEC). He was also elected and served as IPA Secretary General of the US National Section. He received a disability retirement from California Department of Corrections in 1995 after suffering from a heart attack. Bill has suffered both extensive heart disease and cancer in the last several years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lilly; daughter Marie of Hollister, CA; son Willie of Prunedale, CA; son Robert and granddaughter Brannaca of Stockton, CA and granddaughter Brittany of San Diego, CA; son David and daughter-in-law Julie, granddaughters Destinee, Bailey and Khristin, grandson Blake of Sari Jose, CA; sister Lydea Roach of Weaverville, CA and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his son Michael. Internment was on March 13,2007 at Golden Gate National Lilly Kroeger, with her children, pictured here Cemetery in San Bruno with full Military Honors. after the memorial service for Bill. can imagine the effect on everyone in The final thing I will always re- ference patches and pins. Additionally, the elevator. Next floor everyone exited member Bill for was his role as a trinket Bill was an accomplished woodworker and Bill had a big laugh. His elevator master. Bill always had a large supply and incorporated many items into wood practical jokes got so bad, I quit riding of patches, pins, coins, key chains and clocks and presentation items that he on elevators with him for a long time, so similar items from the IPA and other gave away at every IPA event. as not to egg him on. law enforcement agencies. Where ever Bill was a great guy and a great con- Bill went, he carried tributor to the IPA and law enforcement what seemed to be a in general. His time had come, but I will 25 pound satchel of miss Bill the trinket master, jokester, promotional items daredevil, activist and good friend. for giveaway and Mike Lynch trade. He was known throughout the IPA world for his supply and generosity in giving and getting these items. Bill also was responsible for the design and production of many IPA promo- Bill with former and present national IPA officers, (l-r) tional items, includ- Jim Cain, Andy McLachlin, Bill Kroeger, Tom Ciurlik, ing most of the IPA David Bacigalupi, Jim Foster, current national president coins we produced Bill, a friend and Mike Lynch at the Viola Powrie, Ed Lentol and Mike Lynch and many of the con- IPA World Congress in Norway.

18 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 �� by Michelle Harris

The National Police Memorial is located on the Northern shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Kings Park, Canberra. There are two key elements to the design of the memorial. The first is the commemorative wall which is two metres tall and twenty seven metres long. The name of the member killed in the line of duty, along with the location and date of their death is inscribed on individual bronze touch stone plaques. The 719 plaques are randomly scattered along the wall which is symbolic of the unpredictable nature of loss. Interspersed between the inscribed plaques are 500 plaques which are void of inscription. This is a reminder of the probable, or perhaps inevitable, loss of further members in the future. The second element of the design is the large undulating granite paved area which is well in front of the wall. Etched in the stone are many personal messages and tributes from family and friends. You must lower your Mounted Members Riderless Horse head to read the messages at your feet; Forty-three Victorian members marched, including IPA members Sergeant Tony Nestor and Senior Constable “My son, my friend, you stand tall. You are and always will be in my heart. I am proud to be your father”. Annette Holland. Charles Buttrose marched with his NSW contingent. In addition to the members marching in the parade there were representatives from the mounted police, dog squad, These words captured the depth and width of the heartache following the murder: “Join hands to cover two motor cycle solos and police bands (pipe and drums). Victoria Police had four mounted members, nine band gaping holes in the thin blue line”. members and six drill/flag party staff participating. There was also representation by the water police and police “My mum is my hero. She was a wonderful officer and lady. My family and I are so very proud of her and the air wings. job she did. We love her and miss her very much”. The Prime Minister arrived at the site via a Water Police launch on the lake. Just prior to him inspecting the According to Peter Alexander, APM, President of the Police Federation of Australia, parade, there was a fly past by three fixed wing air craft and three helicopters. As the parade fell out and quickly found their seats, the several thousand spectators watched a video presentation documenting various policing “Australia’s police associations and unions have led the quest for a national police memorial for more than events in the history of Australia. An enormous screen had been strategically positioned high above and was held twenty years. We believed that all Australian police officers who had paid the ultimate price, in service to in place by a crane. The whole proceedings were broadcast live. their communities, were owed a monument in the nation’s capital. Their sacrifice had been too great not to be afforded a permanent national tribute.” Dusk was upon us as the Mounting of the Catafalque Party took place. Nine uniformed members representing each police jurisdiction moved forward down into the memorial. They were in two tight rank formations which Finally in 2001 it was resolved by the Australasian Police Ministers’ Council that a National Police Memorial was symbolic of carrying a coffin. The party commander followed at the rear with the drummer who beat the be established. The building of the memorial was a joint collaboration between the nation’s police services, muffled snare drum as they slow marched along. The nine members took post in a line along the memorial wall. the Police Federation of Australia and the National Capital Authority. The Master of Ceremonies was Ms Ita Buttrose, AO, OBE. The head of each police jurisdiction was present Fellow IPA member Rob Russell and myself were fortunate to be present at the unveiling and dedication of the along with their respective police chaplains. After the introductory address by AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty National Police Memorial on the 29th of September, 2006. and a Hymn, there were scripture readings by Chaplain Peter Wright (NT), Rabi Kastel (NSW), Chaplain Hartley Numerous police attended on duty from Hansford (NSW) and Sheikh Chami (AFP) across the nation to participate in the parade. The Prayer of Dedication by Chaplain Gayl Mills (AFP) was followed by the Dedication Address by the Honourable The last time that police from all over John Howard, MP, Prime Minister of Australia. Mr Howard stated, Australia had gathered on duty in the nation’s capital was for the opening of Federal “The entire community should recognise and give thanks to the dedication and integrity and commitment of Parliament House in 1927. Consequently the Australia’s police in protecting and helping us to enjoy the lives that we are entitled to have.” ceremonial parade began at the base of the By the conclusion of the Prime Minister’s address darkness had fallen. As the lights over the top of the touch steps of Old Parliament House. In a symbolic stones were turned on, the focus moved towards the memorial wall. tribute to our fallen colleagues, around 700 police marched the 1.6 km from Old Mr Howard handed the National flag to the first Flag Orderly as part of the presentation of the ceremonial flags. Parliament House to the National Police All the Commissioners moved forward together and handed their jurisdictional Police flags to the Flag Orderlies. Memorial Site. The parade was led by the The Flag Orderlies marched to the rear of the wall where the flag poles stood. Upon the blast of the police whistle riderless horse. Traditionally this represents a by the Catafalque Party Commander the flags were hoisted to half mast. The NSW police band combined with horse that has lost its rider in battle. In the the pipe band played Hector The Hero whilst this occurred. horse’s stirrups there were a pair of boots Two children from each state who were related to fallen officers participated in the Lighting of Candles of facing backwards, representing that life no Remembrance. The children lined up across the front of the Memorial and walked to the wall in company with longer continues forward. Usually the saddle the chaplains. Each pair had one candle which they placed at the base of the wall under their respective police carries an empty sword scabbard also, flag. Ten year old Ash De Winne, nephew of the late Simon De Winne and Jack Bateman, son of the late Mark implying that the rider died with his Bateman, represented Victoria. As the children departed the Police Valour Hymn written by James Pilmer was sword in his hand.�� Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon & Michelle Harris sung by Special Constable Letitia Davy and the Children’s Choir.

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Police DECEMBER Memorial.indd R1 06.indd 1 42 23/11/06 1:40:294:57:00 PM Police Memorial.indd 2 23/11/06 1:40:30 PM �� by Michelle Harris

The National Police Memorial is located on the Northern shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Kings Park, Canberra. There are two key elements to the design of the memorial. The first is the commemorative wall which is two metres tall and twenty seven metres long. The name of the member killed in the line of duty, along with the location and date of their death is inscribed on individual bronze touch stone plaques. The 719 plaques are randomly scattered along the wall which is symbolic of the unpredictable nature of loss. Interspersed between the inscribed plaques are 500 plaques which are void of inscription. This is a reminder of the probable, or perhaps inevitable, loss of further members in the future. The second element of the design is the large undulating granite paved area which is well in front of the wall. Etched in the stone are many personal messages and tributes from family and friends. You must lower your Mounted Members Riderless Horse head to read the messages at your feet; Forty-three Victorian members marched, including IPA members Sergeant Tony Nestor and Senior Constable “My son, my friend, you stand tall. You are and always will be in my heart. I am proud to be your father”. Annette Holland. Charles Buttrose marched with his NSW contingent. In addition to the members marching in the parade there were representatives from the mounted police, dog squad, These words captured the depth and width of the heartache following the murder: “Join hands to cover two motor cycle solos and police bands (pipe and drums). Victoria Police had four mounted members, nine band gaping holes in the thin blue line”. members and six drill/flag party staff participating. There was also representation by the water police and police “My mum is my hero. She was a wonderful officer and lady. My family and I are so very proud of her and the air wings. job she did. We love her and miss her very much”. The Prime Minister arrived at the site via a Water Police launch on the lake. Just prior to him inspecting the According to Peter Alexander, APM, President of the Police Federation of Australia, parade, there was a fly past by three fixed wing air craft and three helicopters. As the parade fell out and quickly found their seats, the several thousand spectators watched a video presentation documenting various policing “Australia’s police associations and unions have led the quest for a national police memorial for more than events in the history of Australia. An enormous screen had been strategically positioned high above and was held twenty years. We believed that all Australian police officers who had paid the ultimate price, in service to in place by a crane. The whole proceedings were broadcast live. their communities, were owed a monument in the nation’s capital. Their sacrifice had been too great not to be afforded a permanent national tribute.” Dusk was upon us as the Mounting of the Catafalque Party took place. Nine uniformed members representing each police jurisdiction moved forward down into the memorial. They were in two tight rank formations which Finally in 2001 it was resolved by the Australasian Police Ministers’ Council that a National Police Memorial was symbolic of carrying a coffin. The party commander followed at the rear with the drummer who beat the be established. The building of the memorial was a joint collaboration between the nation’s police services, muffled snare drum as they slow marched along. The nine members took post in a line along the memorial wall. the Police Federation of Australia and the National Capital Authority. The Master of Ceremonies was Ms Ita Buttrose, AO, OBE. The head of each police jurisdiction was present Fellow IPA member Rob Russell and myself were fortunate to be present at the unveiling and dedication of the along with their respective police chaplains. After the introductory address by AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty National Police Memorial on the 29th of September, 2006. and a Hymn, there were scripture readings by Chaplain Peter Wright (NT), Rabi Kastel (NSW), Chaplain Hartley Numerous police attended on duty from Hansford (NSW) and Sheikh Chami (AFP) across the nation to participate in the parade. The Prayer of Dedication by Chaplain Gayl Mills (AFP) was followed by the Dedication Address by the Honourable The last time that police from all over John Howard, MP, Prime Minister of Australia. Mr Howard stated, Australia had gathered on duty in the nation’s capital was for the opening of Federal “The entire community should recognise and give thanks to the dedication and integrity and commitment of Parliament House in 1927. Consequently the Australia’s police in protecting and helping us to enjoy the lives that we are entitled to have.” ceremonial parade began at the base of the By the conclusion of the Prime Minister’s address darkness had fallen. As the lights over the top of the touch steps of Old Parliament House. In a symbolic stones were turned on, the focus moved towards the memorial wall. tribute to our fallen colleagues, around 700 police marched the 1.6 km from Old Mr Howard handed the National flag to the first Flag Orderly as part of the presentation of the ceremonial flags. Parliament House to the National Police All the Commissioners moved forward together and handed their jurisdictional Police flags to the Flag Orderlies. Memorial Site. The parade was led by the The Flag Orderlies marched to the rear of the wall where the flag poles stood. Upon the blast of the police whistle riderless horse. Traditionally this represents a by the Catafalque Party Commander the flags were hoisted to half mast. The NSW police band combined with horse that has lost its rider in battle. In the the pipe band played Hector The Hero whilst this occurred. horse’s stirrups there were a pair of boots Two children from each state who were related to fallen officers participated in the Lighting of Candles of facing backwards, representing that life no Remembrance. The children lined up across the front of the Memorial and walked to the wall in company with longer continues forward. Usually the saddle the chaplains. Each pair had one candle which they placed at the base of the wall under their respective police carries an empty sword scabbard also, flag. Ten year old Ash De Winne, nephew of the late Simon De Winne and Jack Bateman, son of the late Mark implying that the rider died with his Bateman, represented Victoria. As the children departed the Police Valour Hymn written by James Pilmer was sword in his hand. Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon & Michelle Harris sung by Special Constable Letitia Davy and the Children’s Choir.�� 43 20 USA IPA NEWS July 2007

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Private entrance, queen- availability. size bed, full kitchen, tv, close to mass transit. 2 night Hawaii minimum and will usually pick up at NY airport. Contact Maui, Valley Isle Resort, beachfront deluxe studio, Steve R2 member Tony, e-mail, [email protected] Jackson, (775) 742-3337 or (800) 742-7955 $119 per night. or visit our website www.nyc-ipahaus.com Non Smokers only. Maui Just steps to the beach! 2B/2Ba condo across the street Be advised that rates change. When contacting listing, from the beach on Maui. Just bring your clothes! Many things advise them you saw their listing in the IPA National Reporter to do-whale watching, surf, snorkel, parasail-too many to list. and ask for the IPA rate. In some cases you may have to ask All amenities, sleeps 6, families welcome. IPA members: for the government or police rate. 120/night (195 reg.) E-mail R6 member [email protected] continued on page 32 or (714) 713-7785.

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22 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Up Coming International room deposit is due by June 15, 2007. Events Call direct to hotel at 800 572-6658, th Be sure to mention IPA Region 15 34 IEC Conference 2007 – Lake group. Further information contact Balaton, Hungary, September 11-16, R15, Mary Anne (631) 374-3651. 2007. A program is being arranged for ‘young police officers’, to run in conjunction with the IEC Conference. Trip to UK Nov 2007 A Friendship Week will follow in This trip is for the fall of 2007. We Budapest. Details and registration plan to visit different police units information will be announce when around London while we’re there. they are received by the IAC. There will also be ample time to do some sightseeing on your own. 35th IEC Conference The Itinerary: November 01, 2007 – Moscow, Leave Chicago 9:14 PM - United Air Russia, September 16-21, 2008 Lines, arrive London 11:00 AM - Nov. A Friendship week follows for 3 days in 02. Upon arrival into London you will Moscow and 4 days in St Petersburg. be met and transferred to your hotel, the Hilton London Metropole - a superior Ayrshire, UK Friendship first class hotel with over 1,000 rooms Week, Aug 11-18, 2007 ideally located near Hyde Park and Strathclyd UK (Ayrshire) Branch 20th give discounted rates to IPA members. Oxford Street. The public areas include Anniversary Friendship Week Go online to http://reisen.ipa.at Fiamma restaurant and bar, the 24 hour The Ayrshire Branch is celebrating its lounge bar, Caffe Cino and the 24th floor IPA 20th Anniversary August 11-18, IPA Texas R30 Friendship restaurant with London’s best views. 2007. Cost is ₤550 pp sharing. Single Week Cruise There is also an indoor pool, sauna, supplement is additional ₤84. There Sept. 23-30, 2007, sailing out of solarium, hairdressing salon and shop. are only 50 places available which will Galveston, Texas. Two days at While in London you will receive a be allocated on a first come, first served sea and visits to Cozumel, Roatan, welcome drink, full English breakfast basis. Contact Jim Nisbet, 66 Phillans Costa Maya and Yucatan. Prices daily, guided sightseeing one day where Ave, Ayrshire UK, KA73DB, e-mail range from $501 to $1071. E-mail you will visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and [email protected] or Lesley Kamara [email protected] for further see the Changing of the Guard. Also [email protected] details or check R30 web page at included is a ticket for London Eye www.ipatexas.com - you select when you want the ride, a Region 16 Annual Dude London visitor’s card f or a day’s free 25th Anniversary of the travel on London’s excellent system Ranch Weekend of buses and underground trains, At the Pine Grove Dude Ranch Cyprus Section London for Less information booklet th in Kerhonkson, NY will be held The Cyprus Section is planning a 25 with worthwhile discount vouchers September 7-9. All IPA members, Anniversary Week October 20-28, and a useful city map and taxes. family and guests are welcome. 2008. Cost will be between 600-800 November 10, 2007 Transfer Contact Marlene Folio at (410) 682- Euro depending on accommodations. back to Heathrow Airport, leave 4017 You must book no later than June London 12:30 PM United Air 7th Annual National 28, 2008. For complete information, Lines, arrive Chicago 3:10 PM visit the Cyprus Section web page at Total price based on double occupancy IPA Denmark tour 2007 www.ipa-cyprus.com.cy or e- mail the $1,923.00 per person. Prices are subject The tour is planned to take place section at [email protected] to change until package is confirmed. from Aug 18-26. The participation Deposit would be approximately fee (max. 925 EUR pr. person) for $300.00 per person. Balance would be the tour will include all main meals, Region 15 Weekend To due approximately 45 days prior to accommodation and transportation. Woodloch Pines, Hawley, departure. Add-on fares to Chicago You will be accommodated in hotels of will be extra depending on city of trip good Danish standard, double or single PA, January 28-31, 2008 Three nights lodging with 9 meals, an origin. If you’re interested, please Austria IPA IPA private champagne punch party contact me at [email protected] Accommodations and full use of resort ammenities and Cliff Johnson AS to UK The Austria IPA has a web page that facilities. list many hotels, inns, pensions etc that Rates are $327 to $350 pp.$100 per

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 23 24 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Lodging in Italian Monasteries by Bill Danenhower, Region 29 Ophelia was probably planning a trip to Italy when Hamlet commercial institutions in other cities and is staffed by lay told her, “Get thee to a nunnery.” It was good advice persons. It has a restaurant and full bar, and the cost was only because he knew she could save a lot of money by staying in €60 ($78.60) per night for a full service room. monasteries, a term in Italy that includes convents. Casa Delfina in Rome was perfect for our needs. La Even before the Middle Ages, travelers have found suore are a missionary order, and la Casa is a training site lodging and sustenance in monastic institutions throughout younger nuns. There didn’t appear to be more than three or Europe. My wife Ada and I were already thinking about four trainees. We had to fold back the sideview mirrors of our returning to her native country when an article appeared in the minivan to get through the narrow gate, but once it was inside travel section of the local paper about hostelries operated by it stayed. Public transportation is so much easier than driving religious orders throughout Spain and Italy. The whole idea in Rome. One bus stopped right in front and took us directly of staying at off beat places at considerably reduced prices to Il Termini - the central train station, the terminal for most appealed to us, so we went ahead and booked rooms. of the city buses, and a Metro (subway) station. The streetcar The places we stayed were either managed by nuns, to the Vatican stops two short blocks away, and eateries, from not monks, or hotels owned by religious orders and staffed small delis and pizzerias to upscale restaurants, were close. by lay people. Many of them are, or started out as, retreat In Florence, Istituto Suore di Santa Elisabetta was houses. They evolved to include all travelers because le suore very much like Casa Delfina in Rome. Breakfast, included (the sisters) found it was a way to support their community with the rooms, was the only meal served and help financially with their good works. You don’t have Our night at Monastero di Santa Maria Madre to be Catholic to take advantage. The accommodations were della Chiesa e di San Benedetto (Holy Mother Mary of the more than adequate, neither luxurious nor Spartan. If you’re Church and Saint Benedict) in Pisa more closely resembled staying more than one night, no one will change the linens or a stay in a convent than at any other places. It is primarily a make the beds for you, but if you need clean replacements just retreat house with only three double rooms. The sister who ask. registered us was very gracious but not loquacious. Breakfast The rates are extremely low compared to hotels and is the only meal served and is included with the room. There pensioni (Italian B & B’s) in the same cities. For example, is a parlor with chairs and sofas and a television. in Florence, we paid €70 ($91.70) for a double room with Above the Cinque Terre village of attached bath. It was next door to the Hotel Liberty, its rates Monterosso al Mare, Santuario Nostra Signora di Soviore started at €170 ($222.70). (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore) is a commercial hotel Our party’s favorite lodgings were in Naples with a religious ambience. There is a beautiful old church (although Naples was not our favorite city), the first two next to the main building and a gift shop that offers mementos nights of our trip at l’Eremo del Santissimo Brigida, Retreat of religious nature. House of Saint Brigida. It’s located on several acres at the The places we stayed were generally more than highest point at the edge of the city overlooking the full adequate. They were clean, and most were close to public curve of the Bay of Naples, including the Isles of Capri and transportation. We used The Guide to Lodging in Italy’s Ischia. We had dinner both nights at a reasonable additional Monasteries by Eileen Barish (Anacapa Press, ISBN 1- cost and the food was delicious. The sisters raise most of the 884465-19-6, www.monasteriesofitaly.com). It lists hundreds vegetables and fruit. There are rooms in the main building, of places to stay in scores of cities in Italy, from the Alps in but each couple of our group had its own cottage with bath the north to Calabria in the south plus the island of Sicily. and sitting room. Addresses and telephones are listed and most institutions There is small southern town in the south known have web sites or e-mail addresses. The author has included to Italian Catholics as the home of la Madonna Negra di a suggested reservation letter in English and Italian. It would Viggiano, the Black Madonna of Viggiano. The faithful come be a good idea to ask if correspondence could be in English. to see the statue and pray to Mary, the mother of Jesus, whom But if not... Hey, with the money you’ll save in one it represents. There is no monastery there, so a religious order night, you can buy a good Italian-English dictionary and still operates Hotel Theotokos, which is indistinguishable from be way ahead.

Left: Checking in at one of the Monasteries

Right: One of the Monasteries

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 25 2007 National Police Collector Show Reno, Nevada - Saturday Oct. 5-7, 2007

Mike Lynch, Doug Messer & Brian Smith are the hosts for the 2007 National Police Collector Show in Reno Nevada at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort in the Reno suburb of Sparks.

Room rates will be $89 a night (plus tax & energy surcharge) in the four-star Nugget Hotel. 8-foot trader or display tables will be $50 each and there is a $5 entrance fee (no early bird passes). The dates are October 5-7, 2007. Display Awards will be presented. The show will be held in conjunction with the Northern California Law Enforcement Collector Show normally held in Ripon on the same weekend.

Tentative Schedule: Fri. Oct 5th: 9am-12pm - Early Registration in hospitality room TBA 1pm-6pm Table Holders Only Setup Sat. Oct 6th: 9am - Table Holders Setup - 10am-6pm Show Hours for Public Sun. Oct. 7th: 9am - Table Holders Setup - 10am-3pm Show Hours for Public John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort is premier property with nine great in-house restaurants, free parking, free airport shuttle (5 miles away) and all the amenities. The show will be held in the hotel conference area on the 2nd floor. Hotel Room Reservations call 800-648-1177 Show Information and Table Reservations at www.Calbadgeshows.com For Table Reservations or more information contact: Mike Lynch at: lynch@ psyber.com or P.O. Box 3212, Auburn, CA 95604-3212

The show will benefit the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) Sponsored by the International Police Association (IPA) US Section

Table Reservation Form Reno National Police Collector Show 2007

Name: Phone:

Table Assistant Name (one assistant per reservation): ______

Address: E-mail:

City/State/ZIP: Date:

Tables Number of tables wanted: @ $50.00 each = Discounts $5 per table for IPA @ -$5.00 each - Show Badge $75 each (deadline for ordering 7/1/07) @ -$75.00 each = Total = Payment: Make checks to Mike Lynch or PayPal to [email protected] Send to: Mike Lynch, P.O. Box 3212, Auburn, CA 95604-3212

The Colt Collector Show will also be in Reno Oct. 5-7, 2007. See www.coltcollectorsassociation.com.

26 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 continued from page 20....

After the prayer of Remembrance delivered by Chaplain David Cockram (AFP) the Wreath laying began. The Prime Minister laid the first �� wreath. He was escorted by two children, Jordan Lee (10) of NSW and Alysha Taylor (8). Alysha �� is the niece of Angela Taylor who was killed as a �� result of the Russell Street bombing in Melbourne �� in 1986. Solo piper Roddy MacDonald (QLD) played �� “With Honour They Served” as all the wreaths �� were laid by the Commissioners, and police �� associations and union representatives. At the �� conclusion of the wreath laying Reverend Barry �� May (WA) read the Police Ode which he himself �� Fly Past �� had written. �� The Last Post - Police ‘Requiescant’ written by Inspector Jarratt of Victoria Police in 1989 was played on the �� bugle by Special Constable Adam Tomkins (NSW). This was followed by a minute’s silence. The largest �� single bell of the Carillon tolled eight times. There was complete silence in the crowd of thousands. Each �� ring died out naturally prior to the next ring. The flags were raised to the peak. The Ghost Gum trees were �� illuminated in bright blue which made them stand out eerily against the black night. �� The National Anthem was played and one verse sung. That’s when the crowd started to breath again. The �� emotional tension was particularly high after the silence and tolling of the bells. A blessing was given by �� Chaplain Mike Sharpe (TAS). The Prime Minister departed, the Flag Party marched off, families and associates �� laid wreaths. The Lone Piper played Amazing Grace. The pipes and drums played together and marched away. �� As the sound faded into the distance, the Dedication naturally came to an end. �� IPA US Section US Section Supplies �� Check out the US Section web �� page http://www.ipa-usa.org/ �� Badge Supplies/index.html Region 57 has created a US Section Badge as a region �� fundraiser. The badge is similar in design to other sec- for all the supples carried tions including the German and Switzerland Sections. �� The badge is approximately 3” high by 2” wide. Gold, �� full color logo, black letters. The banners read “IPA �� United States” and “Section”. The two sided banners Composed by Reverend Barry J. May �� Senior Chaplain, Western Australia Police list the founding dates of the International of Jan. 1, �� 1950 and the US Section of Feb. 26, 1962. There As the sun surely sets, �� is a money clip on the back, which allows fastening Dawn will see it arise, in a badge case. Costs is $20 including shipping. For service above self Contact Kevin Gordon US Treasurer Treasurer@ipa- Demands its own prize. usa.org or order online from http://ipa-usa.org/ Collectible.html You have fought the good fight, Life’s race has been run, �� And peace your reward, For eternity begun. �� And we that are left Gabriela Chissot�i Zubiria �� Shall never forget, �� REALTOR® -Associate ______Rest in peace friend and colleague, �� For the sun has now set. �� We will remember Your color ad could be here. To place an ad, contact 1. 786. 239. 2825 WE WILL REMEMBER the Editor. �� www.gabrielachissotti.com Hasten the dawn. �� Serving all your South Florida �� Real Estate Needs �� Fortune Int�l Realty Brickell - Concerto Circle 1390 Brickell Avenue Suite 104 Miami Florida 33131 ��

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Police DECEMBER Memorial.indd R1 06.indd 3 44 23/11/06 1:40:314:57:07 PM Victorian News.indd 1 23/11/06 1:48:18 PM My Gimborn Experience by Chris Mannino, Park Forest Police, Region 4 “Look for the man with the crazy mustache.” That room was packed with 45 police officers from Norway, was the only instruction I had when I stepped off of my United Sweden, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, flight in Cologne, Germany. I walked into a terminal in a non- Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Germany, and two of us from the US. English speaking foreign country for the first time in my life, There was an officer with less than 2 years experience and and only had facial hair to depend on for my fate. It proved officers with close to 30 years experience, and everyone had to be the only instruction I needed, however. Johannes Holl, something to share. The class was conducted in English, a commander with the German police force in Cologne, was but “English”, is a subjective word, I learned. I had to ask waiting for me as planned, crazy mustache and all. Waiting Anthony, my Irish roommate, to repeat himself every third for me with him were his two daughters and Anthony, a sentence due to his thick Irish accent. red-haired officer with the Irish Garda who would bemy Following the week in Gimborn, I returned to classmate and roommate for the next two weeks. Cologne where I lived with Johannes and his family, Gimborn, Germany, a hamlet of less then thirty experiencing German life in its fullest sense- sight-seeing people, consists of a centuries old castle, a few outbuildings with them, eating with them, and living with them.. I also and homes, a restaurant, and a church. Daytime in Gimborn worked three patrol shifts with the “D-Shift” of the northeast is spent in the classroom, an extension of the castle, listening section of Cologne, observing how the German polizei do to lectures or participating in class discussions. Prior to class, their jobs. Despite knowing only the most basic phrases in the hilly countryside lent itself to beautiful, yet punishing German, I did not require much translation to understand what morning runs, for the few of us who were so inclined. was happening at each call I went on. Police work, it turns Evening entrainment was somewhat limited, as our options out, looks much the same in any language. were narrowed to the restaurant, the church, and the self-serve The Rhineland’s castles were impressive, the scenery pub in the castle. You might guess which option the officers beautiful, and the food something to remember. But it chose. But the benefit of being secluded in the German is people that make any adventure, and this trip was no countryside was that the 45 of us got to know each other well, different. From being welcomed into Johannes’ home in a sharing things about our lives and families, as well as how suburb of Cologne to swapping cop stories with colleagues our jobs differ, or as was more often the case, how they are so from around the world while sitting in a baron’s castle, it is much the same. the relationships forged that will always stay with me. And The training class I attended was titled “Community really, isn’t that what the IPA is all about? Policing: New Approaches and Experiences”. The training

28 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 Blue Angels By Diana Tyler, Secretary/Treasurer Region 37 At our March brunch, I was asked why I hadn’t were out in the desert with no obstructions, the planes were written any stories about my latest trip to Brawley, CA to flying lower and closer than you get at a normal air-show. It photograph the Blue Angels. So, with very little pressure, was great! If you are a Blues fan, this is the only way to see here is the story of “The Desert Outing, 2007”. them. I was on a high for so long after this. A little over a year ago, IPA member Don Hale By the time the show was over, everything had been invited me to join the Navy League. As a Navy BRAT, with picked up and carted away and the desert looked like no one three generations of Navy in the family (and I almost married had been there. A little wind and even the footprints would be a Navy pilot), I joined. One of the great benefits, especially gone. for someone that has been shooting the Blue Angels since they At 1PM, we were supposed to drive out to El Centro were 14, was the opportunity to go to “The Desert Outing”. Naval Base for a BBQ. Well, almost everyone arrived early, One of the Councils for the past 25 years has been so the group started eating early. The Blues practice three putting on the Outing, which is a private Blue Angel’s show times a day, and by the time we finished lunch, the Blues during their last week were taking off for of practice before the their next practice. show circuit starts. I asumed, that they The weekend practice over the starts on a Friday firing range. Wrong! night with a huge I went out to shoot BBQ dinner with the some take-off photos, Blues. Most tables but to my amazement, had a team member the practice was at at their table. Our the field, so we got to table didn’t have one shoot two shows. and table next to us If you are had two. So I asked an avid Blues one of the pilots to photographer/viewer, sit with us and he this is the only way quickly moved over to do it. I can’t begin to our table. He was to tell you what an Maj. Matt McGrath, amazing experience one of the pilots for this was. But I guess Fat Albert. What a I’ve said that. After great fun it was for getting this spoiled, us to talk about their this may be the only tours, flying and their way I see them. families. I asked Matt We also met if he could sent me wonderful people some signed photos from different parts of that I could take the country. to Kenya for some The only children, and he sent me two posters, one of Fat Albert signed problem—you have to be a Navy League member to go to by the entire crew and the other of the Blues flying across the the Outing. Not a problem. IPA member Don Hale is the desert, signed by the pilots. President of the West Coast region and always has brochures The next day, we had to meet at the parking lot at 5: and applications with him. You can also get applications from 30 AM to catch our buses out to the firing range for what in me. Africa we would call a “Bush Breakfast ”. They had tables As most of you know, the Blues had a fatality April set up for seating and people cooking scrambled eggs, hash 21st. All of the pilots know how dangerous their job is. They browns and some meat with a table full of juice and rolls. As are brave and talented pilots. They are the best that America usual, no matter how warm the afternoons in the desert are, has. Please pray for LCDR Kevin Davis, his family and the mornings are really cold. his flying community. There is a poem called High Flight. After breakfast, Fat Albert’s replacement, “Ernie” Whenever a tragedy like this happens to a pilot, I think of the did a VERY LOW fly-in and the show was on. Since there final line: “Put out my hand and touched the face of God.” are a limited number of people allowed, the show was Some people don’t understand when you say that a person unobstructed and I had only two photos with heads in them. died doing what they love to do, but, as with police officers, We had the most spectacular show for the next hour. Since we LCDR Davis did. Additional photos on page 30.....

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 29 Photos by Diana Tyler

30 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 The International Police The IPA was formed by Sgt. Membership Association is one of the most Arthur Troop in England in 1950. It Membership in the Association unique and interesting social or- began with the dream of one man to is granted after an application ganizations in the world. This fra- have law enforcement officers band has been prepared and submitted. ternal organization is dedicated “to together through friendship. This is Registration and first year dues unite in service and friendship all shown in the Association’s motto are $25.00. Thereafter, the annual active and retired members of the “Servo per Amikeco”, which in membership fee is $25.00. law enforcement service throughout Esperanto means “Service through IPA is open to all full time serv- the world”. The IPA strives to en- Friendship”. ing or retired law enforcement offi- hance the image of the police in its cers (IPA is forbidden by its by-laws member countries, and to facilitate The IPA creates an oppor- to be involved in labor or union ac- international cooperation through tunity for cultural exchange and tivities and membership is not open friendly contacts between police of- contacts on a local, national and to military police.) ficers of all continents. international level. It is a tremen- dous organization for members and their families who wish to travel anywhere in the world.

Travel

Members are often ex- tended cour- tesies and offered assistance and given tours that would not normally be available to the general public. If you are a traveler seeking fun Hobbies Membership exceeds 310,000 and new friends in far away places, members in 59 countries and is you will be pleased to know the IPA Every hobbyist will find a cor- steadily rising. Membership is can be there for you, be it discount responding member throughout the open to any serving or retired law accommodations, home hosting or world ready to exchange informa- enforcement officer meeting the just local assistance. tion or collectibles. Some of these requirements of the United States The IPA offers something a hobbies are insignia trading, ham Section. Membership is offered travel agency cannot, because no- radio, uniforms, stamps, internet regardless of rank, race, sex, color, body knows a city or town like the communication or just pen pals. religion, or creed. police officer who lives and works there.

For more information & an application see the IPA Website at: www.ipa-usa.org or contact Membership Secretary Diane MacGregor, 511 N Reese Street, South Lyon, MI 48178-1267 E-mail [email protected] Phone: 248-486-7137 Fax: 248-491-0139. USA IPA NEWS July 2007 31 IPA Accommodations continued from page21.... BBQ, outside deck. IPA 15% discount. Darlene Turner (907) 481-6390, fax (907) 486-6390, E-mail [email protected], North Carolina Website http://www.ptialaska.net/~djturner Blowing Rock, cottage, 3bedroom, 2 bath fully equipped, sleeps 6. . IPA rate $500 per week, $1500 a month. contact Ellen Pierson for photos and additional info E-mail Arizona [email protected]. Phoenix: Two bedrooms for rent with a private bath in Virginia my home for IPA members only. Located on the west side of Phoenix near Loop 101 and Olive Ave. Call Don Watts R25 member (623)229-2727 E-mail [email protected] Blue Ridge Parkway, Stonewall B&B, IPA members Mary & Ray Batiato, 102 Wendi Pate Trail, Floyd, VA 24091 Texas (540) 745-2861, Website www.swva.net/stonewall E-mail Universal City: Guest oom available in my house for [email protected] IPA members. Located 20 minutes from San Antonio Intl airport and less than 2 miles from Randolph Air Force base. Contact R15 member John Fraser(210)659-5560 , E-mail [email protected]

Be advised that rates change. When contacting listing, advise them you saw their listing in the IPA National Reporter and ask for the IPA rate. In some cases you may have to ask for the government or police rate. Wash. DC/Virginia Fairfax, VA, Comfort Inn Tyson Corner, 1587 Spring Hill Kimberley, British Columbia Road, Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 448-8020 Must ask for Police Located on N. Star Mountain, 2 bedrooms,2 baths, Rate. fully equipped, balcony with BBQ and a HOT TUB for your enjoyment! Rate $95per night, $500 weekly. Alaska R5 Canada member, Lance (780) 479-1566, e-mail Kodiak: Smiling Bear Bed and Breakfast, 7 miles from [email protected] Kodiak on Monashka Bay. Deluxe suite, jacuzzi, shower, TV, USA IPA NEWS Not Getting Enough? International Police Association U.S. Section Want More?

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32 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 REGION 8 MEMBER INDUCTED INTO MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME On Sunday, February 11, 2007 IPA member Erma M. “Bergie” Bergmann was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. She received this honor for her years as a ballplayer with the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.. “Bergie” began her baseball career in 1946 when she signed a contract for $65.00 a week as a third basemen. Her pitching ability was quickly recognized and she transitioned to the mound and in 1947 pitched a “no-hitter” for the Muskegon Lassies. The season ended with Muskegon winning the 1947 and “Bergie” being recognized as a major reason for the title. During her career, “Bergie” played for the Springfield Sallies, the Racine Belles, the Battle Creek Belles, and finished out her career with a three year stint with the Chicago Blue Birds and Queens. The All American Girls Professional Baseball League was the setting for the 1992 feature film “ A League of Their Own”, starring Tom Hanks. In 1956, after her baseball career had ended, “Bergie” returned to St Louis and became one of the first female police officers in the history of the St Louis Metropolitan Police Department. After 25 years of distinguished service, including undercover work on the Decoy Squad, “Bergie” retired in 1981. In addition to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, “Bergie” has also been honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame and inducted into the St Louis Amateur Softball Hall of Fame. With “Bergie’s induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, she joins many other sports luminaries such as: Casey Stengel, Stan Musial, Branch Rickey, Dizzy Dean, Yogi Berra, Jack Buck, Lou Brock, Jackie Smith, Bob Gibson, Dan Dierdorf, Jim Hanifan and Bernie Federko. “Bergie” is in good company.Erma M. Bergmann has been an IPA member since 1974. All of us in Region 8 offer a tip of the ole police hat to “Bergie”, our hometown hero.

Left: Erma autographs a baseball for fan

Right: Erma as a player with the All American Girls Professional Baseball League

DON’S RV CORNER by: Donald Fredericks, Region 37, [email protected] RVing Safer and Cheaper Getting from home to your destination and back again is always your goal whether in a RV or not. Doing it safely and cheaply also is our goal. There are ways to generally do both while RVing. Let us examine how we might reach both our goals. Traveling with your family, in the RV of your choice, means going somewhere in something larger than the family or company car you are use to driving. RVers must take special cautions to do so safely. I will share with you some things I have adjusted to in my RVing experiences. For example: National highway statistics show 75 percent of moving violations are written for drivers in the fast lane. While the middle lane produces 15 percent of the moving violations. Therefore, driving in the slow lane cuts your chances of getting a violation to only 10 percent. It is only reasonable that the rates of accidents respond correspondingly. Slower and wider turns are always safer. Make them a habit. As peace officers we know the average driver drives faster than the posted speed limit. We can put this tendency to our safe RV driving advantage. If we drive our behemoth of a RV five miles slower then the posted speed limit those faster drivers, continued on page 34.... USA IPA NEWS July 2007 33 continued from page 33.... who pull into our lane, will be pulling away from us giving us a safer separation between vehicles. We get a larger stopping distance for our safety. We all also know driving slower results in lower fuel consumption or better mileage. At 8 to 12 miles per gallon even one mile more will put money into our pockets. Driving a little slower will also impact and lengthen the maintenance schedule on our RVs which are already much higher than the family car. To error is human. To error while driving an RV can result in sever safety consequences. Who among us have never missed a freeway exit or a street turn off while driving? This action causes immediate stress as our minds try to adjust to this error and process corrective action to get back on track and headed in the right direction. Over correcting quickly does cause accidents. If a human navigator is involved, and challenged, this added stress can result in unpleasant diner conversations later and a colder night. Missing a turn can take you miles out of the way just to get back on course. You can go through many gallons of fuel just getting back to where you started. The market today is full of fancy electronic navigation systems to help keep you on track and avoid conflicts with your human navigator. A navigation system will save RVers the greatest amount of money in the long run. Here it is better to over buy than under buy. While smaller can be cheaper it may be much harder to program your instructions or read. Older eyes benefit with larger screens. Bigger buttons work better with fatter and arthritic hands. Higher priced systems have more bells and whistles for our creature comfort. More points of interest, better radio, CD, DVD, MP-3, rearview cameras, etc. Before buying, try programming 10 or more destinations with it. Don’t have the salesman do it for you. Do it yourself, as you will be the one using it. Make sure you are comfortable. Also try three or more brands while shopping for the final one which meets your real needs. The one which works for you will save you the most fuel money in getting you to your planed destinations in the shortest time and or distance with less stress. Make sure it talks to you loud enough for you to hear and understand it. Remember, in the store you will not have the noise of the highway to contend with. Be safe out there! Greetings from IPA- Member Detlef Kania Germany I would like to thank you for the mediation of the IPA members in California. Together with my girlfriend, we visited California in the summer of 2006. We got to know many new friends, Jim Carroll, Orran Coates from San Diego and Bob Terrell from Fallbrook and will never forget the warmth shown to us. To Burt Quick I have already written and have sent photos. In the visit we have resolved to marry next summer in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I do not know anybody in Las Vegas and am grateful if you can write an IPA-member in Las Vegas to me. From our visit in San Diego I send a photo with the IPA-members Jim Carroll, Orran Coates, Detlef Kania and Bob Terrell. Many thanks for your help. I will never forget you! I will send more information from me next time. Sorry, but my English language is very bad. In friendship, Detlef Kania

New Secretary The boss was very exasperated with his new secretary. She ignored the telephone when it rang. “You must answer the telephone,” he told her irritably. “All right,” she replied, “but it seems so silly. Nine times out of ten, it’s for you!”

34 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 The 2007 Service Through Friendship Award

PO Box 3406, Farmingdale, NY

2007 Award Dear fellow IPA Members: Committee It is with great anticipation that we announce the presentation of the first annual Service Through Chairman Friendship Award, which will take place at the 2007 Jeffrey Davis NDC in Las Vegas. (NY) President Reg. 5 The award was the brainchild of Viola Powrie, President of the U.S. Section. Her vision was to present a special award to a member of the U.S. Michelle Dyer Section who has gone above and beyond the call of (AZ) duty to serve the IPA, the community, or the National Delegate Nation. Nominees and applicants may be either Region 61 retired or active duty officers, but must be IPA members. Kevin Green (OH) The name of the award translates from the Vice President Esperanto phrase Servo per Amikeco, our Region 21 International Motto. It was the IPAs founder, Arthur Troop, who first envisioned an association of police John Pitta (FL) officers who would be tied together by a pledge to Region 45 serve through friendship, bridging the social and Assoc. Sec. to cultural gaps of post World War II Europe. Gibraltar Now, more than 50 years later, the IPA is alive Wesley E. Ray and well, flourishing worldwide to unite police (CA) officers from around the globe. What better way to President Reg. 44 honor the memory of Arthur Troop than by presenting this award to a deserving member of the Al Tosi (NC, SC, IPA? TN) Region 14 Members may either apply directly for the award, or nominate a member who they feel is deserving. Ralph Willits Please fill out the nomination/application form and (NV) send it to the award committee by September 15th, Region 52 2007.

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 35 2007 Service Through Friendship Award Nomination & Application Form

Name of IPA Member Nominated ______IPA #______Address of Nominee______Region of Nominee______Phone # of Nominee______Nominee Email______Name of IPA Member Nominating This Individual ______Region of Nominating Person ______IPA #______Address of Nominating Person ______Phone Number of Nominating Person ______Email______Reason For Nominating This Individual (please tell us in detail why this person deserves the 2007 Service Through Friendship Award. Use back of form if necessary.) ______Mail to: IPA Award Committee, PO Box 3406, Farmingdale, NY 11735

36 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION Las Vegas! NATIONAL DELEGATE CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 11-14*, 2007 RIVIERA HOTEL AND CASINO 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Call 800-634-6753 for Hotel Reservations www.rivierahotel.com Contact [email protected] for registration form or visit IPA web site www.ipa-usa.org IPA Hotel Rates are $82 per night*. Extend your stay! Come early and/or stay late. Discount rates apply as long as rooms are available so register early! The cut-off date for room reservations is October 21, 2007 *All room rates based on single or double occupancy, quoted exclusive of appropriate County taxes and energy surcharge.

JOIN US IN 2007 FOR THE IPAS FIRST NDC IN LAS VEGAS!

$75 Registration includes registration materials, hospitalities, banquet and entertainment.

Tours You pay for tour(s) at the time you board the tour bus.

Las Vegas Night on the Town Tour $37 (Regular rate $49) Hoover Dam/Lake Mead Tour $60 (Regular rate $74) Grand Canyon South Rim Tour $89 each (Regular rate $160)

*Tentative Schedule Sun 11th General Arrival NEC Meeting Mon 12th NDC Meeting, Night on the Town Tour Tue 13th Lake Mead/Hoover Dam Tour, Banquet Wed 14th Check Out or Optional Grand Canyon Tour

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 37 2007 NDC REGISTRATION NOVEMBER 11-14/15, 2007 - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

For Hotel Reservations Call the Riviera Hotel at 800-634-6753 by Oct. 21.

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Email______Reserve these tours for me: Night/Town $37 Hoover/Lake Mead $60 Grand Canyon $89

Guest 1 Name______Reserve these tours for G1: Night/Town $37 Hoover/Lake Mead $60 Grand Canyon $89

Guest 2 Name______Reserve these tours for G2: Night/Town $37 Hoover/Lake Mead $60 Grand Canyon $89

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Signature if charge______Do not include any payment for tours. You pay for your tour by credit card, cash or travelers check at the time you board the bus.

Mail to IPA, Kevin Gordon IPA l e-mai [email protected]

Kevin Gordon, US Treasurer

38 USA IPA NEWS July 2007 IPA Coins - Very Collectable By Mike Lynch Since 2000, the US Section has pro- exception of the Arthur Troop coin that is duced nine IPA coins and the International 35mm in size and sterling sliver. Some of the IPA also produced a sterling silver coin as a coins were also produced as key chains. The memorial for Founder Arthur Troop. All of most popular coin was the Concerns of Police the coins are pictured below. The coins (or Survivors (COPS) coin. It was produced as challenge coins as they are often to in mili- a fund raiser for the COPS, the US Section tary circles) are very collectable. designated charity. Kevin Gordon and Region 5� produced There are still a few of the IPA coins the first coin for the 50-year anniversary of available, including the 50-year anniversary the IPA. The first one of these coins was and the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 sent to Arthur Troop in tribute. NDC coins. All the coins are $4 each, postage Former Secretary General Bill Kroeger, included. They can be ordered from National There is a full color IPA logo on Mike Lynch and Kevin Gordon did the later Treasurer Kevin Gordon, (see the website the back of all the coins, except coins, produced for the national confer- www.ipa-usa.org or e-mail: treasurer@ipa- the 50-year anniversary and Arthur ences. The coins are 40mm in size, with usa.org). Troop coins

2000 - IPA 50-Year Anniversary Coin 2001 - Arthur Troop Memorial Coin

2002 - National Conference 2003 - National Conference 2004 - National Conference 2005 - National Conference

2006 - National Conference 2003 - World Congress 2006 -World Congress 2004 - COPS

USA IPA NEWS July 2007 39 Larry Kiceina 2nd VP, Vi Powrie Pres, and Don Fredericks, Region 37

Viola Powrie National President with wreath presented by IPA

Reflection Pool

Robbie Knievel and Tom Powrie Blue Knights Ride Police Memorial Wall

International Police Association Non-Profit U.S. Section Organization Diane MacGregor, Membership Secretary U.S. Postage Paid Permit #190 Smithtown, NY 11787

Dated Material Address Service Requested