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IPA Founders Contents

Officer Reports 4 President, 1st Vice President,

Arthur Troop Harold Litwin 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice 1914-2000 1925 - 2008 President, Secretary General & IPA Founder U.S. Section Founder Treasurer 10 Short Story Contest U.S. National Officers Articles President - Kevin Gordon Region 57 12 Summer in Spain [email protected] 16 R57 Sees America 1st Vice President - Calvin Chow 18 England the IPA Way Region 9 Ukraine the IPA Way [email protected] 19 34 IPA USA Election 2nd Vice President - Cory Freadling Candidates Statements Region 21 14 [email protected] Training Conference Regular Features 3rd Vice President - Joe Johnson Region 56 22 IPA News [email protected] 32 Hobbies & Collecting Secretary General - Richard Nevarez 33 RVing Region 29 New Members [email protected] 37 38 Accomodations Treasurer - Viola Powrie Collectors & Pen Pals Region 3 40 [email protected] 41 Classifieds 16 IPA Ireland’s 60th International Officers President - Pierre-Martin Moulin (Switzerland) 1st Vice President - Gal Sharon (Israel) On the cover: Region 57 held its third See 2nd Vice President - Werner Busch (Germany) America Trip in July. The Region started these 3rd Vice President - Kees Sal (Netherlands) trips as an opportunity to show our foreign Secretary General - Georgios Katsaropoulos (Greece) members, as well as US members, some of Assistant Secretary General - Stephen Crockard (UK) the beautiful areas of the United States. Read Treasurer - Romain Miny (Luxembourg) the story on page 16. Assistant Treasurer - Wolfgang Gabrutsch (Austria)

IPA International Administration Center Website: www.ipa-iac.org US IPA Website: www.ipa-usa.org IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 3 Message from President Kevin Gordon IPA - Over 400,000 Members in Over 60 Nations A reminder to all. If you are receiving too many emails from IPA, you are in control of what emails you get. Sign into the website www.ipa-usa.org click on “manage profile” at upper right side of page, then “preferences”, then change what Appointed U.S. Positions notifications you wish or don’t wish to get. Blue Knights Liaison Cory Freadling Our “first year free dues” membership drive is coming to a close on Sept 30th. If you wonder why that day, new members are provided a 90 grace period [email protected] and those who join in Oct, Nov or Dec are actually paying for membership for the next year. The drive was successful in that it brought us almost 1,000 new Membership Secretary members (with 2 months to go at this writing). Time will tell how many renew Viola Powrie in January which is obviously the true indicator of success. [email protected]

As you know we had a digital only ID card for 2015. Why? Because the National Reporter Editor company that donated over $8,000 for the cards in 2014 in exchange for an Jim Pola ad on the back of the card, declined to do it for 2015 because their ad brought [email protected] them no business. By the time their decision was made it was too late to move to another vendor or to find the funds for it. But quite frankly it worked out, as International Youth Coordinator we would have spent a lot of money printing and mailing cards to new members who had not paid anything to join this year. The majority of our Barbara Piirinen members have told us the digital ID is fine. It is easier to use when sending digital travel requests, which is about the only time anyone asks to see IPA Counsel it anyway. John Goodwin

However, I, like many members, would like to see us have mailed plastic cards. So the plan (depending on decisions at the Nov NDC) for next year is to mail out the thin plastic cards attached to a letter (as we did a couple years ago). It will IPA Member Nations be a combination of cards. The digital card will always be available online. Any member who pays their dues on time (by Dec 31) will have a plastic card mailed Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia the first couple weeks of Jan. Members who don’t pay on time, will have digital & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, only for that year. An incentive to pay their dues on time. New members who Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, sign up during the year, will have digital only. That is the compromise I’m Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, looking at to be able to provide cards while staying within budget. Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Each time we have cards printed and mailed, there are set up fees, data Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, conversion fees etc plus the cost of printing and mailing them. Because of that, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, we are trying to mail the cards out only once a year versus monthly as in the Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San past. I don’t know how we are going to pay for it yet, I’m still working on that. Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, I’m also considering the option of providing a hard plastic credit card style but Sri Lanka, Surinam, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, at an additional price that members can purchase in the online store. Such Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States. cards would require a volunteer willing to print, label, postage and mail them all. Believe me, volunteers aren’t running to us to help out. Sections in Foundation: Macau SAR

There are two bylaw proposals on the table for the Nov. general meeting (NDC) that involve finances. The first is a dues increase from $25 to $30. This is not because the board is suggesting a dues increase, but unless it is proposed, it International Professional Commission cannot be discussed at the meeting. This way the region representatives can Committee Member discuss it and let us know their ideas, suggestions etc. If you have thoughts on a Kevin Gordon, US IPA President dues increase, let your region board know. They represent you. [email protected]

The second financial proposal is the dues sharing between national and regions. Organization of American States Presently the dues of $25 are split 50/50. The proposal is to change the split to Representative 60/40 in favor of national. As with the dues increase, the purpose of the pro- Hugh Brien, Region 62 posal is just to bring it to the discussion phase. But in reality, such a change [email protected] would permit the funding of the plastic ID cards. Consider that a region has no required expenses (newsletter, meetings, website etc) but receives $12.50 for United Nations Representative each member annually. Some regions do a lot for the members. Others do little Jim Albrecht, NYC Representative, Region 2 to nothing. But they still receive the $12.50. National on the other hand uses [email protected] the $12.50 for insurance, international members dues, website, postage, office expense etc. continued u

4 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 Message from Message from 1st VP Calvin Chow 2nd VP Cory Freadling

Is it me or is time moving at warp speed? My final 2nd VP report will be short and It’s unbelievable how fast this year is flying sweet. I have obviously chosen not to run by. Here it is September already, soon it for a second term due to a busy life and two will be autumn and the National Delegates young kids. By the time you read this report, Conference (NDC) in San Antonio, Texas in November. This is the new 2nd VP will have been elected and I wish them the best. the biggest event on the IPA U.S. Section’s calendar. The Alamo I hope to remain involved with the travel process to assist the Region and their president, Ed Kassof, worked very hard to organize this event and to keep the cost very low for attendees. new assigned VP and also all our members with their However, as you know the cost of everything has gone up; gas, travel needs. airfare, hotels, food, and other related essentials. So Ed Kassof and region 64 did a great job putting this on and keeping cost I would like to thank all of you who have supported me during down. For the price of what we’re getting in San Antonio you my term on the national board. It has been a pleasure to serve won’t find in NYC, Chicago, LA, or even in my hometown you. I hope to return to the national board in the future when San Francisco. my life has slowed down and my kids are a few years older.

There were only one submission for the Harold Litwin Thank you for your support. Scholarship but unfortunately that applicant won last year and the rules states you can’t win twice in a row. One submission for another scholarship but that submission came in after the deadline. We had no submissions to our photo contests and only one submission for the short story contest. The only member who submitted that short story won and his short UNWANTED EMAILS story is featured elsewhere in this magazine. I can’t make this If you have signed in to the new IPA website and any more clear. We have scholarship and contest money to give away. All you have to do is apply for these scholarships and you get unwanted emails telling you when other contests. Now is the time to prepare for next year’s contests members have signed in etc, it is easily fixed. Sign and scholarships. I promise you that you won’t be disappointed in under My Profile and you’ll see “Manage Profile”. when you win. But like the Lottery you can’t win if you don’t enter. Click that and then click on “Preferences”. Make sure all those boxes are unchecked and you fix the I am running for re-election as your 1st Vice President. If elected issue. This has only been a problem with those this will be my last term in office. I am running for re-election because I want do my part to help President Kevin Gordon who signed up the first few weeks. We have set finished the work he has set out to do for our Section when he the default now with all closed but anyone who became president 3 years ago. We need to move our Section signed up before has to change it on their into the 21st Century and bring on a new generation of members into the organization. Kevin Gordon has a vision on preferences. how to do this and I support that vision. I also have a very good relationship with Kevin and the board members who are running for office. Together we can make a difference. To those who will be attending the NDC I look forward to seeing you in November! Until next time, stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy life.

t President’s Report continued

In lieu of such a change, we may have to relook at how we do business. For example, presently national purchases and ships all promotional and marketing materials to the regions free of charge to the regions. In the future that cost may have to be shared by regions. The easy way would be to provide digital copies of items that the region can then print locally versus national printing, shipping and covering the cost of everything as is done now.

This isn’t a cry for money, just a frank discussion of the reality. Twenty-five years ago a new member paid $20. Now a quarter of century later, they pay $25. Using an inflation rate calculator, just to stay on par with the $20 dues 25 years ago, our dues should now be $38.49. This is why a couple years ago we had to move to an all-digital magazine versus printed. The printing and mailing of the magazine rose to almost $40,000 a year and it could no longer be afforded.

These are just all things to consider for the future direction of the IPA. We have never been fortunate enough to land corporate sponsors or receive large donations and any of those could certainly change the financial climate of the IPA, but based on history, we aren’t expecting any!

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 5 Message from Message from 3rd VP Joe Johnson Secretary General Richard Nevarez

As we start to wind down from the busy summer months, I hope that all of you had As this will be my final report as your a great summer. I enjoyed my time with my Secretary General, I would like to start by family as we tried to take in all that we could thanking all of you for allowing me to serve in this role for the throughout the summer months. last nine years. I have made many lasting friendships here in the United States and all over the world. At times it seemed like the The IPA US Section Training Conference is still drawing interest, work was over-whelming but the end result was always very and we have members from here and abroad that are asking to rewarding. I don’t think the words “Thank You” are enough for sign up already for the next session! This is very exciting for the memories that will last a lifetime. group that helped make the first event a success. This year is an election year and we will be electing a new Board The Active Officer Exchange Program is also moving along nicely of Officers. The Election Committee was accepting nominations for all six positions. The nominations closed on August 6th and with officers planning visits to the US from Slovenia, Germany, the list was certified by the Election Chairman Bob Rogers (R-22). the United Kingdom, and Australia still this year. We have had There were no contested positions. The list of Officers are:- Presi- inquiries from a few agencies around the US with regards to dent: Kevin Gordon (R-57), Secretary General: Ellwood Cushman participation as host agencies which is great. My goal is to have (R-25), 1st Vice President: Calvin Chow (R-9), 2nd Vice President: a possible host agency (or more) in each of the 50 states. Please Thomas Powrie (R-3), 3rd Vice President: Joe Johnson (R-56) Trea- continue to talk to you administrations and agencies, and surer/Membership Secretary: Linda O’Connor (R-29). All Regional consider opening up you house to our visiting members. Presidents will be receiving an Electronic Ballot and even though it is uncontested all the Regional Presidents should show their As we enter in this time of year we as an organization have to support by completing the ballots. begin to look toward the future and the many changes that can take place in an election year. This is an exciting time of the year One of my fondest duties as Secretary General was working with the youth programs. The Youth College Scholarship was a pro- and exciting time for the International Police Association here in gram where we would offer four $500.00 scholarships to a child the United States. or grandchild of a IPA member who has completed at least one semester of college. These will be continued annually by submit- I am running for the position of 3rd Vice President on the ting an application to the 1st Vice President. national board, and hope to have the support of all the US regions. I have only been part of the board for a short time, but My favorite duty is the International Youth Gathering (IYG). This feel I have much more to offer the membership. I am very program is sponsored by a hosting Section and offers an oppor- committed to the organization and you as members, so I look tunity for at least two youths from each Section to attend. The forward to the opportunity to possibly serve you again in Hosting Section will design an event to highlight their Country. another full term on the national board. The participating youths enjoy the friendship and different cul- tures from the IPA world. This year I was able to send four of our member’s children to Spain and the reports I’ve received show We as an organization have the opportunity to lead as an they had a fantastic time. They are now expected to submit a example among the other IPA sections around the globe. We report, with pictures to the National Reporter. The IYG 2016 is be- have to continue to push forward and make the appropriate, ing hosted by the U.S. Section. Specifically Region 6 Los Angeles. progressive changes that other sections are making and They have put together an excellent program that will be offered continue to look forward. We have a lot going on in the US to all the International Sections at the IEC this Fall. This is an im- section over the next couple years. We have the International portant event where we will be hosting 50 youths from all over Youth Gathering event, the 2nd IPA US Section Training the world. Region 6 will Chair this event but they will need help Conference, and much more. We can only be successful if we from every Region. I will remain as the National Board Repre- have the full support and backing of our membership. You as sentative for this event. We would like to ask the Regions if they the members, make up the organization, and guide our decision could supply this event with patches, badges or tokens from making as a board. Let’s keep pushing forward as a group, and their Region. Also very important is financial aid. To entertain and feed 50 youths is costly and the U.S. Section does not have show our existing and new membership the full potential of the any surplus funds. If each active Region would give the IYG Com- International Police Association! mittee some sort of financial donation to help them showcase our Country it would be greatly appreciated. We would also like to ask if any of you would like to be a chaperone for one or two days, if so, please contact the committee.

Even though this is my last report as your Secretary General, I will continue to stay involved in the IPA as I have for the last 27+ years. There will always be an event or committee that needs a hand and you can count on me. You can always reach me at [email protected]

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During the NDC a number of proposals for bylaws amendments will be considered and voted on by delegates. The general subject of each proposal received by the August 6 deadline is listed below, along with who proposed it. Please do not make any decisions or form any opinions based on the very brief subject statement contained in this article. All of the complete propos- als, including the specific wording changes and the reason for the proposal, are available at: www.ipa-usa.org/2015bylaws

*2015-1 (NEC): allow nominations for outstanding *2015-8 (Bylaws Comm.): clarifies language regard- service life membership to come from the National ing who can nominate candidates for national office President or the NEC, or from Region Committees, in addition to the person’s Region President 2015-9 (Bylaws Comm.): clarifies who can propose a new region and who can hold office in a proposed *2015-2 (NEC): Associates – This would replace new region the “associate member” category under which non- sworn individuals were admitted on a trial basis, 2015-10 (NEC): allows use of old region number at but would only allow current or retired non-sworn discretion of NEC if an old region is “resurrected” employees , or currently serving volunteers, of law or a new region is formed in the same geographic enforcement agencies to be Associates. area as the region that formerly used that number

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IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 9 SPECIAL FEATURE : Short Story Contest 2015 U.S. Section Short Story Contest Tomo-Dachi by Michael Brandt

It was a beautiful tranquil day with a warm wind blowing across the grassy knoll that looked outward over the vibrant blue South China Sea. It was May 6, 1992, the fiftieth anniversary of the fall of Corregidor Island to hostile Japanese forces. The guns of Fortress Corregidor are now silent and stand as a testament in time to the courageous, valiant and heroic American and Filipino defenders who bravely fought and gave their lives on the Rock. An elderly, frail man in his seventies kneels silently in front of the Japanese Garden of Peace, a shrine that honors fallen Japanese soldiers, soldiers who died at Battle of Corregidor in 1942. He stares carefully, eyes fixated on the marble inscription etched into the shrines base plate. It reads: Tribute to the Brave Heros. The ferry ride from the Terminal at Manila Bay was the manner of transportation to Cor- regidor, a tadpole shaped island that played a significant role in the Battle of the Philippines. It would become the last battle before the capitulation of the Philippines on the sixth of May 1942. The tour guide gave a brief history of Corregidor, known as “The Rock,” which served as a fortress of defense at the entrance to Manila Bay. Corregidor is a sacred place for American and Filipino World War II veterans. Domingo, the tour guide, had dropped off the elderly man at the shrine earlier at the man’s request. Before Domingo departed, the man took a deep breath, and in a soft, low, articu- late voice stated, “I was here – 42 - with the 4th Marine Regiment. We were the China Marines originally stationed in Shanghai and sent here to Corregidor at the end of ’41.” Domingo left the Marine alone to reflect and continued the tour which would circle back to the shrine some twenty minutes later. Upon returning, Domingo approached the marine kneeling at the shrine and quickly noticed that the shrine had been defaced. Domingo stood there speechless, and in disbelief at. Domingo then looked down at the Marine, his head was slumped forward on his chest. The Marine repeatedly murmured “Tomo-Dachi, Tomo-Dachi” as his voice slowly faded saying one last time “Tomo-Dachi.” He was in a catatonic stupor staring at the marble shrine. The Marines face was red with anger, bitterness, and rage, veins noticeably protruding on his neck and cringing. This was not the quiet man Domingo had earlier left at the shrine... It was a differ- ent man, an emotionally and agonized man.

10 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 SPECIAL FEATURE : Short Story Contest

Domingo, disturbed at what he saw, raised voice asking, “What have you done?” Paus- ing, he then added, “Why?” Domingo aware that the shrine originally read Tribute to the Brave Heros. The Brave Heros was now obliterated beyond recognition. Domingo asked again, “Why did you do this?” There was an open pocket knife lying on the grass amongst marble chips at the shrine’s base. Domingo quickly picked it up, folded the knife and placed it in his pocket. Domingo helped the Marine to his feet. He was calming down which was a relief to Do- mingo. Domingo again asked in a quieter subtle voice, “Why?” The Marine, teary eyed whispered in a low resounding voice, “I was here.” He paused and took a breath of air, “I was here when Wainwright surrendered. We fought bravely. We ran out of ammo, artillery shells, food and water were scarce. Most were suffering from dysentery, malnutri- tion, and malaria.” The Marine was shaking; his voice was just above a whisper as he reminisced. “The winds of war were fanning out across the entire Pacific and we were sacrificed. We were America’s forgotten soldiers.” “The 14th Japanese Army was fresh off the battlefields of China and Burma, rested, and resupplied, and now they were in the Philippines. They were responsible for the Rape of Nanking, vicious bastards, and we knew that they would fight to the death and they did.” “We were just boys out of high school, off farms, sent here to defend the Philippines. Hell, most of us couldn’t find the Philippines on a map until we got our duty assignment orders which read PHILIPPINES. After the fall of Bataan, the regiment was reorganized with over 140 different units defending ‘The Rock.’ We fought like hell. Only a few of us survived. We burned our colors so they would not become a Japanese war souvenir.” Crying, trying to catch his breath he said, “We were robbed of our youth, plunged into manhood overnight, scared, and we were now prisoners of war of the most ruthless army known to man. For us, freedom, Uncle Sam, and the Geneva Convention did not exist.” “You asked me why I did it.” Pausing for a minute he regained his composure. “I was a POW for over three years.” The Marine tensed up again, his voice angered, “Every morning of ev- ery day I had to greet my captors by saying ‘Tomo-Dachi’ -meaning friend- and then they would slap me - hard. My mouth often bled and I lost some teeth. That was on a good day. They grinned, they laughed. On a bad day, someone died! The Marine missed the rest of the tour and returned to the island ferry terminal. Domingo slipped the folded knife back into the Marine’s pocket as they bid farewell. In his parting words, the Marine looked into Domingo’s eyes and said, “Night terrors, since ’46, I wake up often sweat- ing and with intense fear – fear that I am still there, in the POW camp, that everything else is my escape dream from reality. Sometimes, I don’t know if I am here in a camp or at home with my family.” The Marine walked up the gang plank entering the ferry’s door and out of sight. Domingo thought to himself, “When is a Peace Garden not a Peace Garden? The lines are blurred.”

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 11 ARTICLE : Summer in Spain

IPA Member Kyle Wood Spends A Summer in

During my 15 days abroad it’s safe to say that my life was changed. Being around people from 28 countries from every corner of the globe I learned more than I ever could in a classroom in triple that time. I made friends that, as cheesy as it may sound, will last a lifetime. I would like to formally thank the IPA and my fellow partici- pants for making this opportunity all I dreamed To end the day we had a dance after dinner that was more funny than awk- of and more. So here is my in-depth account of ward, although it was quite awkward. the trip, though words may never do it justice. The next day we got on the road early with Spain’s main amusement park, Port Aventura, as our destination. We were blessed with perfect weather for After a 9-hour flight from Atlanta and 11 total hours of our day in the park as we were throughout the trip. Throughout the day we traveling I was beyond exhausted. But that exhaustion all made our way through the park, walking and waiting in lines with the did nothing to dampen my first impression of be- 250 foot Shambhala: Expedicion al Himalya looming over us. Though we did ing in another country, especially one as beautiful as have beautiful weather, that many hours in the sun is still unbearable. Luck- Spain for that matter. Getting off the plane my breath ily we found a water ride that left no part of your body dry. Dripping wet, was taken away. Yes, the sun rising over the tree we immediately got back in line for Tutuki to get a last ride in before we had line surrounding the airport was beautiful, but the to meet up at the bus. We all enjoyed our last night in Barcelona, hanging real reason was that the air was different. As I would out and telling stories far later than we all realized. soon learn a lot of things were different, and it wasn’t the rest of the world that was different as it was my Despite six hours of travel the fourth day remains one of my favorite days narrow-minded American concept of what is normal of the entire trip. Our guide told us that Mount Montserrat is thought to be and what is not. I would love to say that I soaked up carved by the hand of God and that statement doesn’t seem very far off. Af- the landscape of Barcelona in the car ride from the ter taking an interesting cable car-like contraption up the side of the moun- airport to the University where we would be staying, tain (in addition to the hour bus ride around tight mountain roads). The but I was fast asleep next to my to-be roommate and view from the top cannot be described in any words that I know of. Looking friend, Max O’Hara. Later that night was the opening out for miles and miles to see rolling hills and more majestic mountains ceremony where before the presentation of the coun- covered in green shrubbery, and if you strain your eyes you can just make tries we all stood around in tightly knit circles just as out the Mediterranean Sea. We snapped back to reality with a lengthy bus isolated, if not more, as our respective countries. De- ride to our next destination, Bilbao. That night we arrived and got settled termined to break my deep-rooted shyness, Max and into our rooms that had a beautiful view of the city, though nothing could I approached a group of boys that we would soon get rival Mount Montserrat. to know and eventually room with. Alex from Sweden, Oran from Ireland, Jack from Australia, Mitchell from In the morning we got more than we bargained for when it came to our Canada, and Konsta from Finland. Initially, we talked journey to paintball. There was no quarrel with the half hour bus ride, but about the one thing that teenage boys from across there were some complaints regarding the 45-minute uphill hike to our des- the world have in common, soccer, sorry “football.” It’s tination. However, once the game started and paint started flying everyone safe to say we all slept well that night. forgot about our exhausting hike. We were all decked out in camouflage with protective gear and masks, except for Max who deemed all of our Early the following morning (we had all more or less gear unnecessary and went on to play in his shorts, shirt, and opted to adjusted to the time change) we took a bus to Bar- wear the mask. Three different courses complete with fences, castles, brick celona and began what may have been my favorite walls and other means of cover served as our battleground. Lucky for me day from the entire trip. A bike ride to Camp Nou, I had the crazy commando on my team and we went on to win two of our the home stadium for F.C. Barcelona, topped off with three games, go yellow! Since we had no time to return to the hotel after a tour of the breathtaking stadium and its +90,000 paintball, before lunch we were quite literally hosed down just outside the seats. After that we continued our bike tour and made restaurant to clean up. Later that day Olivia and I both actively combated our way to the shore of the Mediterranean, it was our fear of heights going on the 50 meter hanging bridge in the city. Once quite the view. After lunch we took a boat tour of the on the bridge our friends did little to help us cope with our fear, bringing coast of Barcelona, which was also pretty breathtak- attention to the holes in the floorboards and testing them by jumping while ing, although this had nothing to do with the air. We we tried to control our breathing. There was a beautiful reunion between then visited the Gaudi church in Barcelona, although the ground and us when we got off of that elevator under construction, it was still quite impressive. u Politico, Konvale 12 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 ARTICLE : Summer in Spain

The following day we drove to San Sebastian and were led through the city and its tiny, symmetrical streets on a guided tour. As the day went on the weather steadily improved and by the time we finished lunch the skies were clear and our stroke of luck continued. We all raced to the beach and hastily changed into our bathing suits before running to the water and leaving our bags with those who chose to tan. We were met with freezing cold, salty water but it didn’t deter us from our destination, a far off barge with a slide on it. Each of us went down the slide and were pushed off the barge a fair share of times before making our way back to shore.

In the morning we toured a different area of Bilbao where I found the best food that I ate on the trip, a kebab. The quality of this food cannot be overstated as anyone who was with me at the time can attest to; it was inhaled in less than three minutes. I had time to digest my kebab as we then embarked on a seven-hour bus ride. We were greeted by cold weather at our new accommodations and rushed to get inside.

The cold continued in the morning and was prevalent during our stops along the coastline at various lookout points along the way to the aquarium. Wind coupled with the cold didn’t do us any favors, as we were all underdressed. Later that day we went in the beach and for obvious reasons I was one of the few who actually went in the water. Following our cold beach endeavor we hit one of the big- gest malls in Europe, in our beach clothes. My friends and I did our best to go to as many stores as possible while taking in the sheer magnitude of the mall, and we had quite the adventure looking for food. All in all a great day.

A visit to Santiago de Compostela was first on the next day’s schedule. My group found a place that served kebabs and because of the hype I made about mine a few days before they all decided to try it out. Of course they lived up to the hype. Later we went to a crowded water park where half of us fell asleep in the sun tanning and nearly all of us paid the price with serious sunburns. Still a pretty great day.

For the next day we had a full schedule with either kayaking or hiking in the morning and the remaining activity in the afternoon. My group hiked first through the forest up the mountain keeping the crystalline lake on our left. There were periodic, panoramic views of the valley and the lake during the hike. After lunch we began the kayaking, and stopped halfway across the lake to go swimming. We later drove to our next destination Vallodolid, where we stayed for the night.

The weather continued to impress and we were luck that it did as we were outside all day at the Castilla y Leon adventure park. We did everything from zip lining to caving to rock climbing at this place only stopping for lunch to refuel for the next activities. That night we had an amazing barbeque that was much needed after such a full and exhausting day.

Madrid was our destination for the next day but we stopped at Segovia and saw the famous aqueduct early in the morning. At least half of the participants stopped in the nearby McDonalds for a supplement to our breakfast (I was one of them). Once arriving in Ma- drid we were given a tour of the police station where we also ate lunch. Following lunch we visited Santiago Bernabeau, home of Real Madrid. Just like Camp Nou, it was amazing to see such a large stadium and it’s scary to think of what it may be like packed with fans of match day. That night we got free time in downtown Madrid to explore the all too interesting sights and sounds of the city at night. In the morning we walked all over Madrid going to the El Prado Museum and a beautiful park in which we rented boats and had time out on the water. After the park we drove to another police station where we were given a demonstration of the impressive police dogs and got to see all of the police gear up close and personal. We returned to the part of Madrid that we were in the previous night and shopped for a few hours before having a farewell dinner.

The following day we drove to Zaragoza early in the morning. While there we visited the city hall and multiple cathedrals. We then drove more and arrived in Aragon where we stopped at a medieval castle for a tour and afterwards had lunch. The driving continued as we made our way to Barcelona. Eventually we arrived and we went to a seriously impressive water/light show at a fountain that went along with music that was playing. Getting off the bus last night all participants exchanged positive words to another, in my own words “see you soons” because that’s what it really is, a see you soon. The people I met on this trip will have a place in my heart forever and the memories are unforgettable.

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 13 ARTICLE : Training Conference

IPA USAs 1st Annual Training Conference a Huge Success!

The week of June 1-5th, 2015 was chosen for the 1st IPA US Section Train- ing Conference, which was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event was a long time coming after members Cory Freadling (R-21) and Joe Johnson (R-56) started talking about hosting such an event to show our member- ship what we could offer in a job related training setting, and also try to bring in some more members to the association. After a lot of planning the idea came to shape and the US Section hosted the training at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With the help of John Flannery, a faculty member of the college and Region 56 the training was a huge success.

The attendees came from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, Poland, Denmark, Australia, and Pakistan. We hosted 40 officers in all over the week of training and friendship.

The training conference started with the attendees learning about the IPA here in the United States, and the many things we offer our membership. We talked about the many scholarship opportunities that the IPA offers all of its members, along with the US Section’s Active Officer Exchange Program.

Training topics included drugs that impair driving, tactical emergency medicine (self-care). After this session each attendee walked away with a CAT tourniquet for use on duty. Other training topics included response to an active shooter, terrorism from the perspective of officers in the United Kingdom, drug interdiction, civil disorder overview, firearms and driv- ing simulators, critical incident stress management, live fire events, and scenario based training to wrap up the week. This was an opportunity to learn how things are done here in the United States but it also gave the US members that attended a chance to learn a little about the way policing is done in other countries. The main focus was to learn and make new friends through the conference which is what the IPA is all about. I know I made some new friends and I hope all that attended did the same. Each day of the conference we held a social event to get the attendees together and allow us all a chance to get to know one another. We had a Wisconsin style cook out, a tour of the home of the Green Bay Packers “Lambeau Field”, a trap and skeet shot on Tuesday night sponsored by Nelson Tactical, and a live fire shoot on Thursday with some excellent semi- automatic and fully automatic handguns and rifles that were graciously provided by Nelson Tactical www.nelsontactical.com a night of bowling, and much more!

The attendees had a great time throughout the week and it was hard to say goodbye to our new friends, but the bonds we made will last a lifetime with our brothers and sisters of the International Police Association.

We are starting to plan the event for 2016 and have lots of inquiries already for the next conference. Watch for future postings for the details of the next training conference. We wanted to give a special thanks to all of our sponsors of the event. We would like to thank Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, St. Norbert Col- lege, Nelson Tactical, and Fraternal Order of Police Wisconsin.

Joe Johnson, 3rd National Vice President – US Section

14 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 ARTICLE : Training Conference

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 15 ARTICLE : R-57 Sees America Region 57s SEE AMERICA Biennial Trip

Region 57 held its third See America Trip in July. The Region started these trips as an opportunity to show our foreign members as well as US members, some of the beauty of the US in areas they normally wouldn’t get to. The first trip was a Route 66 coach trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. Second was a Mississippi River steamboat trip from Memphis to New Orleans. This year our trip took us by train from Chicago to Salt Lake City, then by coach to three National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier. Finishing the trip by train back to Chicago from Glacier. This was the first combined Coach/Train we have tried. The trip had a rocky start thanks to Amtrak, with the Amtrak California Zephyr from Chicago to Salt Lake City running 12 hours late with 9 of them on the train, adding to the scheduled 36 hours trip. But once we arrived in Salt Lake the trip progressed to be everything we had hoped for and more.

Our group consisted of 36 visitors and R57, host Region, President Kevin Gordon. Ten of our visitors were representatives of Italy, Belgium, Austra- lia, UK, Ireland and Germany. US members were from across the country with a large group from Region 43 Miami and Region 34 Cincinnati area.

16 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 ARTICLE : R-57 Sees America

The night before leaving Chicago, R4 President O’Conner joined by fellow Region 4 officers and members hosted us at a very nice event at a local establishment. Each visitor was provided a gift pack from Region 4 of patch, pin, police whistle and other goodies. A very enjoyable time and our guests appreciated the welcome.

At Salt Lake City Region 32 President Jones, Sec/Trea Smith and member Cole Darbro met us. The region provided all members their choice of a region sweatshirt, t-shirt or mug. A lot of our Miami travelers, hearing the low temperatures where we were headed, opted for the sweatshirts!

The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone brought us elk, deer and moose but the bears were noticeably absent. All agreed the Tetons were beautiful and Yellowstone, America’s first national park, was an incredible experience with all the geysers, mud pots and geothermal activity. The Yellowstone stay ended with a visit to Old Faithful.

Glacier, even with the forest fire on the other side of the Park, was as expected, beautiful and breathtaking. For our final dinner, we were we joined by local (3 hours away) members Pete and Karen Elmer and we all made new friends. Pete serves as the Associate Secretary to Denmark for the US section. Glacier was incredibly beautiful and all agreed the capstone of the trip was the drive on the Going to the Sun Road by way of the Glacier Red Bus Jammers.

It was a wonderful trip and we are already planning the next Region 57 See America Adventure for 2017!

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 17 ARTICLE : England the IPA Way

PS 6758 Owen Jones, PC 2953 Ryan Williams, PC 592 Tim Walsh, PC 5255 Robert Champness, PC 5294 Matt Beards, PC 6865 Rich Dave IPA Member Bob Milton Visits England to Research Family History Through the terrific efforts and generosity of so many IPA members, a lifelong dream that had been in the planning stages for over 2 years came to fruition. The geographic focus of my search was the southern area of England in the county of Devon which included the towns of Exeter, Cullompton, Tiverton, Bradninch and, eventually Plymouth.

Site seeing was not the purpose of my visit but, when I was not visiting churches, records repositories and old family neighborhoods, my hosts took me to terrific places like the Devon County Show (fair) historical sites and, of course, PUBS. Don’t believe anyone who tells you that English food is bland. The meals I had were incredible!

After landing at Heathrow, I rented a car and drove south, 165 miles, to Bob and Steve the Devon area where I was hosted by IPA members Steven and Una Blundell.

What wonderful people. They were gracious and trusting enough to put up with a total stranger but treated me like family while I was there. They helped with my research, introduced me around like I was a long lost rela- tive and took me to a number of wonderful places.

Have any of you ever heard of a clapper bridge? A story for another time. How about a “kip”? A pint is really a pint and, it is warm but cooler than room temperature. It is pumped from the barrel, not forced by com- pressed gas. Totally different flavor.

While staying in the Exeter/Cullompton area, I was able to meet with local law enforcement and go on a ride along. Here is a picture of the “team”, led by Inspector Jane Alford-Mole with the team member’s names listed. I must thank them again for their hospitality and willingness to exchange a Una and Steven Blundell Robert “Rab” and Jenny Peattie few war stories with an LEO cousin.

After a week with the Blundell’s, I took off on another driving adventure, 65 miles southeast, near the coast to stay with Rab and Jenny Peattie who are also IPA members. Once again, I can’t say enough about the kindness and hospitality. I was treated like family.

Rab took me to Slapton Ley (A lesson in WWII), the Cherub (supposed to be the oldest pub in England), Beacon Quay (D Day staging) and the Pilgram’s Steps where the pilgrams boarded the Mayflower for the new world.

The scenery in Southern England is breathtaking, the people warm, friendly and welcoming and the beer and cider (yep, great cider) amazing. Even the Guinness on tap was outstanding, not like we get in the states.

With nearly every one that I met and talked with, I was constantly remind- ed how much the Brits love the Americans and how much they loved my “accent”.

My time ended with a long drive back to Heathrow for the trip home, ar- riving home late afternoon on Memorial Day.

This was truly a trip of a lifetime, not only for the research I was able to accomplish but meeting and making great friends whom I will always cherish and, hopefully, keep in contact for years to come.

Bob Milton Bob and Rab

18 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 ARTICLE : Ukraine the IPA Way

For my second trip to Ukraine, July 20-31, 2015, I visited Lviv in the far western re- gion of the country. It is known as the little Paris of Eastern Europe. The primary R62 Member purpose of my trip, was to spend time with my Ukrainian girlfriend Irina and her family. visits I coordinated my visit with IPA-USA and then contacted Police Colonel Borys, IPA Officer, directly as he had helped to facilitate me when I visited Kyiv back in 2009. As luck would have it, he said he would be in Lviv for 2 days conducting Lviv Ukraine Martial Arts training at the police academy located nearby. I intended to meet with Ukrainian IPA Officers and any other police groups that may be interested in welcoming me. I packed some agency Law Enforcement medallions, patches and pins both to wear on my label and for exchange.

The city is a web of spectacular 18th and 19th century buildings and pristine streets. Current day buildings with modern amenities such as my hotel, are styled to match the prevailing historic architecture design. The city is best seen by walking and Tram. Outdoor cafes are ample. The dollar is strong and the food, goods and services are excellent.

The city seems to be a rather undiscovered gem as I saw few tourists, mostly European and although Americans are very well welcomed, only a handful were observed. The exception to this was at the Lviv airport where I saw many US Military troops.

A wide boulevard, with center mall connected the city square and the opera house. Several street musicians and performers, and artists added to the charm. Like the main streets, the side streets and sidewalks were paved with cobble stones, had small parks, markets, and shopping all within close walking distance.

After several days of taking in the sights Colonel Borys arrived.

After greeting, we had breakfast and discussed the many things that had trans- pired since our last meeting. As head of Ukrainian Police Martial Arts training, he was very interested in the World Police and Fire Games that were held the prior month in my hometown, Fairfax Virginia.

I took many pictures and video of the Judo completion which I presented to him and I learned he had been a participating athlete when the games were held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2001.

For the afternoon he arranged for a meeting with Major General Vasyl, Lviv Re- gion and we all had refreshments at a rooftop restaurant with a stunning view of the city. We spoke with General Vasyl about his vast police experiences through- out his career.

The next day, Colonel Borys arranged for a meeting with Lviv Police Chief Yuri and his staff Officer. We met at police headquarters which was down the street from the city prison. In the center of the square, in front of the headquarters, was the statue honoring fallen Police Officers.

That afternoon Colonel Boris arranged for a meeting with Lviv Strike Force Chief Commander of Public Safety Institute, Andrie, and his staff officers.

There, I observed cadets training for riot control, assaults on perpetrators both in buildings and in open terrain. Colonel Borys then conducted his Judo training class.

Afterward we retired to the Commanders office where we all discussed various police topics. I became aware that the training of recruits is designed to be an essential part of their ‘New Police’ force that is intended for containing the multi- tude of threats Ukraine faces.

Tomiken Von Kendra, R62 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 19 ARTICLE : Ireland’s 60th Anniversary

Celebrating IPA Ireland’s 60th Anniversary

On April 11, 2015 my wife and I and other friends and members of IPA Region’s 2, 5 and 15 arrived at Dublin Airport. We were greeted by Dublin IPA members, Eamonn McCarthy and V.P. Pat Nunan. On the first day of the trip we ventured into Dublin to do some shopping and sightseeing. This included a visit to the shops on O’Connell and Westmoreland Avenues and photos taken in Trinity College.

On April 12th there was a welcoming reception for all the visitors at the Bewley’s Airport Hotel. We were greeted by Seamus Traeacy, Donal Sweeney, Declan O’Byrne, Phyllis Nolan – Chairperson of Dublin Region and National IPA President, Dennis Dunne.

On the first day of our tour, we visited Dublin and then had a reception in the Officer’s Club at Garda Headquarters and were welcomed by Assistant Garda Commissioner Fintan Fanning. Photos were taken of the entire visiting group. We were then brought to the Courtyard where members of Specialized Units – Canine, Mounted, Water Police and Emergency Service Units were present for photos. The Garda Police Band was also present and provided wonderful music. On the same day, we then continued our tour to visit

20 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 ARTICLE : Ireland’s 60th Anniversary

the Guinness Brewery. At the end of the tour, we all received samples of the famous Guinness stout and enjoyed the beautiful panoramic view of Dub- lin. When the tour was completed, we received a motorcade of motorcycle Police Officers who escorted our bus to the highway to our Hotel in Athlone on the River Shannon. The next morning we were greeted by Athlone’s Mayor, Frankie Keena at their City Hall.

Each day brought new and exciting ventures in Ireland. On day two, we travelled to Galway and were greeted by IPA Treasurer, Sgt. Mick Walsh at their Pub Hall. All the visitors were given “challenge coins” to carry as a momentum. We were given a walking tour of Galway and then returned for lunch at their pub. We then boarded a bus and headed towards the Mullingar Pewter Store/Factory where we were given a tour of the factory explaining the process of making items out of pewter. The group purchased many outstanding pewter items and when we boarded the bus, all were surprised when we received IPA pewter key rings as a gift. We then went on to visit Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher in Claire. Our guides for these attractions were Region President, Mary Birmingham and Billy Saunberson. Continuing along the River Shannon we stopped to explore the Ancient Monastic Clonmacnoise. Grainne O’Sullivan gave us an interesting and informative walking tour of the area. At all times during our visit, we were escorted by Matt Harte and Jim Donlon who were so very proud of their heritage and were fantastic hosts and made us all feel that we were wel- comed guests of Ireland.

Next stop was the Belvedere House and gardens which also included a delicious and enjoyable lunch. The following day we visited the Athlone Castle, then had lunch at Sean’s Pub with plenty of Guinness , food and numerous songs. After lunch we travelled to the Kilbeggan Distillery where we received a wonderful tour followed by samples of their whiskey. The last day of our visit was a scenic river cruise on the River Shannon ending with a lovely lunch at the Hodson Bay Hotel.

At the Farewell National Congress Banquet, attended were the International President, Pierre-Martin Moulin, Athlone Mayor, Frankie Keena , Social Secretary Donal Sweeney and Phyliss Nolan, Chairperson of Ireland. All of the IPA visitors were very grateful for the friendship and kindness that were given to all of us. We returned home with fond memories of the time spent in Ireland and newly made friends.

Lou LaGois R15

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 21 REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News

The IYG - International Youth Gathering is held every year in various countries for 50 teens between 16 and 17 years old from IPA YOUTH EXCHANGE around the world. It is a life-time opportunity for these children and grandchildren of IPA members to experience travel to another country, meet other teens from varying cultures 2 16 and to gain a deeper knowledge of the history, social character, nature and fam- ily life of the hosting country.

We, the IPA U.S.A. will be hosting the 2016 I.P.A. International Youth Gathering in Los Angeles California from July 16th – July 30th.

Region 6, Los Angeles is taking the reins on planning this event and will need all the help and support they can get. So far, they have acquired lodging at the UCLA dormitories for approximately 50 teens and chaperones. Between the costs of lodging, transportation, entrance fees to parks and museums, all meals and incidentals, this will be an enormous financial undertaking. In keeping aligned with previous IYG annual events held world- wide, the IPA teens will pay one fee that is all-inclusive. However, this amount will likely only cover the lodging portion for this two week event. Included in the first seven sections recognized in 1955: We are asking our IPA members and regions for their assistance in the success of The national flag of Belgium (Dutch: this event! Vlag van België, French: Drapeau de la Belgique, German: Flagge Belgiens) is a IPA members and regions can get involved in the following ways: tricolor of three bands of black, yellow, 1. Monetary Donations – every single penny will go towards enhancing this and red. The colors were taken from the event to the fullest. Please donate via IPA on-line to the “IYG coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, Scholarship” Your donations ARE Tax deductible. and the vertical design may be based on 2. Welcome bag donations – for welcome totes for each participant; seeking the flag of France. “goodies” from agencies and/or personal employers. For example, law enforce- ment agency souvenirs, teddy bears, lanyards, pens, patches, Frisbees, plastic The national flag of the Netherlands is Sheriff’s badges, hats, key chains, , T-shirts, etc. Please ask your agency if they a tricolor flag. The horizontal fesses are will donate approximately 50 of any type of souvenir. bands of equal size in the colors, from 3. Time – Region 6 is seeking chaperones to alternate days during this 2 week top to bottom, red (officially described event; chaperones can pick the daily itinerary that they would like to chaperone. as a "bright vermilion"), white (silver), and blue ("cobalt blue"). Your help is vital to this worthwhile event! Please help us in a The national flag of France is a tricolor collaborative effort to host a successful IYG. flag featuring three vertical bands color royal blue (hoist side), white, and red. For more information contact the IPA US International Youth Exchange Coordi- It is known to English speakers as the nator Barb Piirinen at [email protected]. French Tricolour or simply the Tricolour (French: Tricolore). The flag of Norway is red with an indigo blue Scandinavian cross fimbriated DID YOU KNOW? in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is The IPA started in 1950 and it was Date of formation 1 Jan 1950, Date of shifted to the hoist side in the style of decided that as soon as seven other recognition 1955. the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark. countries joined, they would hold The flag of Switzerland consists of a red an international meeting. Over five The flag of the United Kingdom of flag with a white cross (a bold, equilat- years, six more sections formed (Hol- Great Britain and Northern Ireland, eral cross) in the center. It is one of only land, Belgium and France in 1953; commonly known as the Union Jack two square sovereign-state flags, the Norway and Switzerland in 1954; or Union Flag, is the national flag of other being the flag of Vatican City. Germany 1955) and in 1955 the first the United Kingdom. The current Germany’s flag is a tricolor consisting of official international meeting was design of the Union Jack dates from three equal horizontal bands displaying held. Which is why the first seven the union of the national colors of Germany: black, sections are listed as officially rec- Ireland and red, and gold. The flag was first adopted ognized in 1955 even though they Great Britain as the national flag of modern Germany have various formation dates from in 1801. in 1919, during the Weimar Republic. 1950-1955. 22 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News

R-43 Member’s Daughter Receives Military Badge SA Samantha V. Cuccaro USN/Master At Arms, receiving her military badge June 9 2015 in a graduation ceremony at Navy Tech School inside Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Also in photo is her father Pete Cuccaro a retired police chief from Miami Dade County, Florida and longtime member of IPA, Region 43 .

Sam was studying Criminal Justice while attending Central Florida College-Citrus Campus and is a 2013 graduate of Lecanto High School in Citrus County, Florida. She previously attended Miami Killian High School, Palmetto Middle School and Leewood Elemen- tary in Miami Dade County.

Samantha is goal oriented and joined the Navy to continue her stud- ies while practicing her life's ambition.

Jerry Rudolph R-43

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IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 23 REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News

Police Museums IPA World Events The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1960. It is the Oct 12-18 2015 nation's first national police museum and memorial dedicated to law enforce- CYPRUS: XXI IPA World Congress in ment officers killed in the line of duty. Visit the website at http://www.aphf. Limassol org/visit.html Oct 12-16 2015 For a list of police museums in the USA visit the IPA website www.ipa-usa.org THE NETHERLANDS: 33rd World Police click on the “mag & news” tab then “police museums”. Indoor Soccer Tournament

Oct 23-25 2015 ITALY: 10th anniversary celebrations of the Local Branch L’Aquila

Nov 1-6 2015 USA: National Delegate Conference (NDC)

Nov 8-11 GREECE: 33rd Classic Marathon

Nov 7-8 2015 GERMANY: IPARC Contest

Nov 28 2015 SPAIN: XV International Trader Show

Dec 4-6 2015 Did you know? AUSTRIA: 27. IPA Krampuskränzchen Jan 23-30 2016 Italy IPA formation Feb. 16, 1957: AUSTRIA: Austria Ski Week 2016 IPA recognition 1958 The current Italian flag consists of three equal vertical Apr 3-10 2016 bands of color, green, white, and red, with the green USA: IPA Trip - Pacific Northwest & being the one on the hoist side. This kind of flag is California known as a “tricolor” design, the same kind of design the French flag and Irish flag have. In Italian the flag is Apr 10-18 2016 known as Il Tricolore (tree|koh|LOHR|eh) because of this, USA: IPA-Trip Trains, Wineries & Treasurers in much the same way that the American flag is commonly known as the of Northern California “stars and stripes.” The modern flag of Italy wasn’t made the country’s official flag until 1948, but the three colors in the flag have been May 20-31 2016 in use since the late 1700s representing the various CANADA: IPA Friendship Week 2016 city-states and kingdoms that made up the country we know as Italy today. Jun 9-12 2016 AUSTRIA: 40 Years IPA Verbindungsstelle Republic of San Marino IPA formation 1971: Wörgl-Kufstein-Kitzbühel IPA recognition 1973 An enclaved microstate surrounded by Italy, situated on Jun 11-19 2016 the Italian Peninsula on the north-eastern side of the SPAIN: VI European Police and Fire Games Apennine Mountains. Its size is just over 24 sq mi with an estimated population of about 32,000 with its capital being the City of San Details of events can be found at www. Marino and its largest city being Dogana. San Marino has the smallest ipa-usa.org “calendar of events” on home population of all the members of the Council of Europe. page OR www.ipa-iac.org “events” tab at top of page.

24 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News

Fundraising event for IPA National Benefits IPA Alamo Region 64 We have instituted a comprehensive benefit Coins are 1.75" diameter and 3D. program, which should be useful to all members, Patches are 6" x 4" fully embroidered. active and retired. We believe we have one of the Patches & Coins are $6 ea or 2/$10 mix or match. most extensive programs available to any police Flat rate shipping on these is $3.95 per order organization. To see what we offer, visit the “mem- bers” section of the IPA National Web site Shirts XL only $28 ea or 2/$50 www.ipa-usa.org and click on “benefits.” Members Caps $14 ea or 2/$25 You can also order a combo of 1 shirt & 1 cap for $40 must have an ID and password. Flat rate shipping of $7.95 per order We are consistently adding new benefits. If you Check or money order only to: have a suggestion, or any contacts, please let us Ed Kassof, President know at [email protected]. IPA Alamo Region #64 San Antonio, TX Our insurance program is vast, including medical, Contact R64 http://ipa-sanantonio.com auto, home, and life insurance, to name a few. Our program is different from others. Usually, organi- zations only offer insurance from one company. Ours has several insurers in each category, for the best rate.

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IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 25 REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News

U.S. Section FOUNDERS DAY February 26, 2016

IPA USA Delegates designated February 26, each year as USA Section Founder’s Day. This is in respect for our founders: Harold Litwin, Bruno Bock, Leland Stipes, Reverend Charles Wright and all our original members. Original 1962 Membership List Officers: President Harold Litwin (NY) IPA Badges 1st VP Bruno Bock (NY) 2nd VP Mathew Maloney (NJ) This full sized badge was created by Sec. General Leland Stipes (OH) Region 9. Each badge is numbered on Treasurer Robert Tuner (OH) the back, copyrighted, and production is limited to 50 pieces. Cost is $56 per badge Members: which includes postage for priority mail. I Gay Barbieri (NY) Robert Papenfus (OH) plan to bring some of these badges to San Gerald Arenberg (FL) Robert Spencer (OH) Antonio at the NDC in November but if we Ervin Weber (NJ) Thomas Keeler (OH) sell out I won’t have to. Half of our supply Martin Smith Jr. (OH) James Parker (VA) has already been sold so get your order in William Allen (IL) James Limes Sr. (OH) now. Robert Pitzen (OH) Jerome Cieslikoski (NY) Lois Higgins (IL) Robert Brice Jr. (NY) Send checks or money orders and make Paul Meyers (IL) Thomas Parrini (NY) the check out to: IPA Region 9, P.O. Box Jerry Scockley (VA) William Greiner (NY) 31761, San Francisco, CA 94131-0761. Lawrence Boyle (OH) Alfred Lee (OH) Please include your email address so we Edward Bombrys (OH) Robert Martin (NY) can email you a receipt. Badges will be Harry Broadway (OH) David Smith (WA) shipped once checks have cleared. For William Cicarell (NY) Donald Brown (OH) more info email us: [email protected] Benjamin Cooley (OH) Arnold Grimes (OH) For international orders add $13 for inter- Donale Diefenbach (OH) Thomas Murray (NY) national postage. If you want to send cash, James Dillon (NJ) Donal Eoin McNamara (NY) send it by registered mail. Forrest Guhl (OH) Constantine Papatsos (NY) Richard Lucherini (NJ) Carl Maplethorne (OR) Charles Knight Jr. (OH) James Ryan (NY) Frederick Neipp (OH) Arthur Janssen (NY) Dale Siefke (OH) Chester Pomorski (OH) Walter Synowczyk (OH) Orin Kay (CA) William Youngman (OH) Jesse Purdy (NY) Frank Kasee (OH) Milton Mills (KS)

Articles & Photos Needed Please remember that we are always in need of articles and pictures of region events. Even just a couple of pictures of your event with captions would be a great addition to the next National Reporter. If you like to write, please consider submitting a police related story, tale, article, etc.

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30 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 SPECIAL FEATURE : IPA Myths

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 31 REGULAR FEATURE : Hobbies & Collecting by JJ Sullivan

Collecting Dust I don't know of anyone who collects dust as a hobby, but we all collect it anyway compliments of mother nature. Dust is small particles of almost everything that is in our environment. It is one of many "enemies" that as collectors we must be aware of. When is the last time you removed dust from your computer? If left unattended dust can clog the system and cause it to stop working. Read about this cleaning process before you attempt it. Follow all safety precautions. If not sure have it done professionally.

If you are a collector you must take care of your collection. There is a lot of precautions you can observe to ensure this. For example, avoid extreme temperatures. Storing items in an attic can result in there destruction. The high heat and cold fluctuations can cause your old 45's to warp. It is not a safe place for most items. If you store items in a closet, make sure that there are no water pipes as they can leak. Humidity is an important consideration. High humidity is bad for paper items. Too low can result in paper items to dry out and crumble. Paper needs to breathe. Allowing fresh air to circulate will extend the life of your treasures.

Those bright shiny coins that you get in circulation won't remain that way if not protected. There are several types of coin holders on the market. They're all good but some are too expensive for common coins. One of the least expensive is the 2x2 holder. All you do is place a coin on one side, close the holder and staple it closed. There are different size holders for each denomination. You may also choose a plastic envelope that flips closed. Stapling is not required. Various size holders are available for paper money, and large size items such as comic books. Remember them?

Now, you may have than these precautions in the past and feel safe. DON'T! Several years back there was a product on the market ad- vertised to protect collectable's. It was made from POLYVINYL CHLORIDE or PVC. The problem was that after a few years coins started turning green. This process was slowly destroying the metal. If you have any items in PVC, remove the immediately. If the item is very valuable, you may want to see a professional conservator. Cleaning yourself may cause further damage. Be advised the these PVC holders are still out there. Only use an inert holder free of destructive chemicals.

These collecting tips are by no means complete. Common sense is sometimes a great source for ideas. By using some of the items mentioned above you will protect your collection for future generations. Remember that your collection doesn't have to be worth millions to be priceless.

32 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 REGULAR FEATURE : RVing by Donald Fredericks R14 RVing Is your RV overweight?

What is your RVing peace of mind worth? RVing can be the most wonderful of all activities, or your worst possible experience. RVers purchase, operate and live in a com- plex vehicle. RVers drive frequently into new areas and activities exposing themselves to a multitude of hazards and unknowns. Little in an average RVer’s background prepares us for this endeavor. First, the reliability and durability of the RV will be greatly diminished as a direct You do and should ask yourself every time result of our demanding that it do more work than it was designed for. you bring or add something new to your RV or before making a sharp turn: How is my RV Second, the personal safety of the RVers, their passengers, as well as others on the weight and load management? Overload- road, will be in jeopardy. ing is the MAJOR problem facing RVers. RVs are the only vehicles on the road operating Third, any warranty coverage for what is likely the second largest purchase ever by at 100% of its capacity 100% of the time. the RVer may be lost. More than 50% of them are overloaded. Properly weighing you RV for total load and Finally, and probably most importantly, the legal and financial liability of operating proper distribution of the load is essential the RV beyond the federal and manufacturer's limitations is more than most RVers and SHOULD be your first order of business. are willing to accept. Before 1996 feds for truckers regulated Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, CVWR; and Gross Axle The SmartWeigh program is comprehensive in that it addresses all the major weight Weight Rating, GAWR; after 1996 they added and load management issues, as well as providing the essential data for RV trailer to RVs Unloaded Vehicle Weight, UVW; Net hitch analysis and adjustment and for correctly setting your tire pressures for longer Caring Capacity, NCC; and Gross Combined tire service life and better ride quality. Once your RV is weighed, you will be pro- Capacity, GCC; as they learned that RVs were vided with the needed resources to allow you to understand your weight-control different from trucks. After 2000, follow- options and help you make the necessary changes to correct any weight or loading ing Canada’s example they added Sleeping issues. Carrying Capacity, SCC and Cargo Carrying Capacity, CCC to the alphabet soup for RVers. Note: As an Escapees member myself I have heavily copied much of this informa- Of course you understand them, don’t you? tion from their webpage. You can find more information on their webpage under I don’t. the SmartWeigh tab. While you are there you might even consider joining Escapees The SmartWeigh program provides accurate yourself. At: https://www.escapees.com/knowledge/escapees-magazine or call: 888- individual wheel weights for your RV, load, 757-2582, tell them SKP-84481 sent you. I have been SmartWeighed. and tow vehicle. A long-standing mission of the Escapees Club is to educate RVers, both new and experienced, on the aspects of RV- ing safely. There’s a big difference between what you can do and what you should do for the safety of yourself and your family.

SmartWeigh program administrator Neil LeKander, responding to the question as to why RVs need this RV weight analysis service, indicates, “There are many reasons why you should not overload your RV, but four stand out as being of greatest concern:”

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 33 SPECIAL FEATURE : Candidate Statements

IPA USA ELECTIONS Candidates Statements

I was employed by the City of Yonkers PD for 27 1/2 yrs, retiring in Aug. of 2012. I became a member of the IPA US Section Region #3 in Nov of 1998. In Jan of 1999, I was elected president of Region #3 and still hold that office. Before I was elected there were approximately KEVIN GORDON, IPA USA President 35 members of Region #3. We now have over 140 active members. I I started on the National Board as Treasurer in 2003, serving until along with my wife Viola have attended every NDC since 1998 as both 2012. Elected President in 2012, I am running for my second term. the President of Reg. #3 and the NDC rep for Region #3. I am an active While two regions need to nominate a candidate, I am proud to report member of the Blue Knights International LEMC NY Xll, the NYS FOP that 36 regions have nominated me. That support is appreciated and it Lodge#9, and the IAWP. tells me regions think we are headed in the right direction. My term goal was to professionalize and modernize our organization. Ellwood Cushman, Candidate for IPA USA Secretary-General I believe we have come a long way towards that with more work to be I am an IPA Life Member who believes strongly in the value of the done. The last three years were spenton many areas but the focus was IPA to active service and retired law enforcement officers. I am a increasing membership, member services and member benefits. The retired Eugene Oregon PD lieutenant; currently serve as Region 25 focus for the next term will be working with the regions to find ways to Fourth V.P. and National Bylaws Committee Chair; and was previously better serve our members. President of Region 27. I have become increasingly aware of the I am proud of accomplishments such as our award winning web site issues and challenges facing the U.S. Section, and would like to help with enhanced membership benefits, online job information, history, meet some of those challenges. We are at a critical juncture, with region/special area groups, Line of Duty Death section, online store, declining membership and some regions struggling to find enough scholarship information and recently added IPA trip info. The promo- volunteers to effectively run the region. Those serving as national tional movie, a US initiative, has been translated into a half dozen lan- officers must be willing to commit whatever time and energy is nec- guages. Our Scholarship Club created in 2014 has been very successful. essary to successfully move the IPA forward---something that I look We have sponsored our first Training program and are sponsoring an forward to having the opportunity to do. International Youth Gathering (IYG) next year, our first in over 20 years. I am confident that my strong administrative and analytical skills We are approved to host a World Congress in 2021. We have petitioned would help me to effectively serve as Secretary-General, contributing the international to provide the 4th International Young Police Officers a unique perspective to the decisions made and actions taken at the Seminar in 2017. national level. I feel I could complement the skills and abilities of the Thank you for your support as we continue to work on our IPA. current officers, who are working very hard. I would like to find ways to increase membership, attracting new members and finding ways CALVIN CHOW, IPA USA 1st Vice President for the IPA to be relevant both to currently serving and retired officers. I am running for re-election to the position of First Vice President of I also believe it is essential to provide assistance to those regions that the IPA United States Section. I am writing to you asking for your vote. are struggling. Since I was elected to the National Board I have overseen the following I would very much appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the scholarships and awards: International Youth Gathering, Harold Litwin IPA by serving as Secretary-General, and would respectfully ask for Scholarship, Service Through Friendship Award, Arthur Troop Scholar- your support and your vote. ship, Gimborn Scholarship. LINDA O’CONNOR, Candidate for IPA USA Treasurer I also implemented the following new awards and contests for our IPA I have accepted the nomination for the position of Treasurer- US Section: Mac McCluskey Scholarship, Scott Patton Award, Photo Contest, Section. I am a Life member and have been active in the IPA for sev- Short Story Contest. eral years and currently serve as the Secretary-Treasurer and Member- I am running for re-election because I want continue to help ship for Region 29 . We are a very active region and I have had the President Kevin Gordon finished the work he has set out to do for our pleasure of traveling internationally representing our region and our Section when he became president three years ago. We need to move country to officers abroad. I have enjoyed serving as an officer in my our Section into the 21st Century and bring on a new generation of local region and am looking forward to the challenges of national of- members into this organization. Kevin Gordon has a vision on how to fice. I feel the national board has a responsibility to all its members to do this and I support that vision. I also have an excellent relationship grow the organization and move it forward. and work well with the current National Executive Board members as As for my law enforcement background: I got my start in law well. Together we can make a difference! enforcement as a high school sophomore and spent two years as an explorer scout and then entered the Sheriff’s training academy gradu- TOM POWRIE JR., IPA USA Region 3 President ating in 1979. I retired from the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department Presently I am running for the position of 2nd Vice President of the in 2010 after 31 years. I worked in many areas of the department IPA USA. If elected to this position I intend to act closely with all of the including jails, weekender work project, community service center regions with regards to recruitment and retention of members. I would and patrol. I was promoted to Sergeant and spent the last 10 years also interface with other national organizations and police departments supervising in areas of the department including communications promoting IPA recognition. My intentions are to work closely with Presi- and patrol. I was also assigned as the Administrative Sergeant for one dent Gordon to continue his plan to streamline the day to day opera- of the busiest station houses in the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department. tions of the IPA USA. I look forward to being an integral part of the IPA’s continued growth and am excited about making new friendships. As we move forward I would appreciate your support. 34 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 SPECIAL FEATURE : 2015 NDC

2015 IPA NDC Agenda November 1-6, 2015 Alamo Region #64, San Antonio, TX “Military City USA”

Sunday, 11/1/15 * Arrival of NEC members

Monday, 11/2/15 * NEC Meeting 8 AM – 5 PM - Renaissance Room (NEC Lunch on their own) * Arrival of Delegates * Registration open 2 – 5 & 6:30 – 8:30 PM Outside Ballroom ABC * Free time for those not at NEC - Dinner on your own * Hospitality Suite #2032 open 8 – 11 PM

Tuesday, 11/3/15 * Continental Breakfast provided 7:30 – 8:30 AM * Opening Ceremonies 9:00 AM Ballroom ABC (Uniform optional or Business Casual) (Election Day - don’t * NDC Meeting 9:30 – 5 PM forget your Absentee * Lunch provided 12:00 – 1:00 Lobby Ballot) * Break w/refreshments & snacks 2:30 – 3:00 (There will also be a mid-morning break w/refreshments at about 10:30) * Dinner on your own & free time * Hospitality Suite open 8 – 11 PM

Wednesday, 11/4/15 * Day trip to Fredericksburg, TX * Lunch & Dinner in Fredericksburg on your own

Thursday, 11/5/15 * Walk as a group to The Alamo for Memorial Service 9:00 AM * Guided tour of The Alamo following service is available * Free time for all * Farewell Banquet - Ballroom ABC 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Uniform Optional or Business Casual) * Cash Bar 6:00 – 8:00 Dinner buffet 6:30 * Official Closing of NDC * Hospitality Suite, final, open 9 – 11 PM

The Historic Menger Hotel is behind The Alamo at 204 Alamo Plaza and a short walk to the world famous Riverwalk and River Center Mall as well as numerous shops and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. San Antonio was the site of the 1968 World’s Fair

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36 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 NEW MEMBERS

NAME REGION NAME REGION NAME REGION NAME REGION Maureen Abelado 104 Christopher Coopersmith 2 David Kalmus Jr. 11 Michael Pitcher 5 Stephen Abrams 25 Vincent Cordella 5 Sannoh Kamara 37 James Powell 27 Jason Acker 30 Wulfrano Corrington 50 Richard Kaplan 2 Keyon Prescod 101 Rodney Agee 44 Cheryl Crawford 30 Simon Keeling 12 Dino Paulo Ramos 104 David Aguilar 29 Nicole Crocker 56 Thomas Kelly 25 Omar Ramroop 101 Raymund Aguirre 23 John Culhane 56 Herman Khuu 2 Pavia Raymah 101 Sara Ahrens 4 Walter Dale 8 Roberta King 30 Carolyn Reuther 2 John Ainsworth 8 Patrick Daughtry 19 Steve Kridler 25 Michael Ricciardo 39 Raymond Albert 13 Russ Dawson 13 James Krug 4 Marty Rivera 29 Ricaldo Acala 101 Doreen DeBattista 2 Tracy Kvies 39 Corey Robinson 103 John Alderete 29 Roman dela Cruz 104 Robert Kwiatkowski 4 Eduardo Rodriguez 64 Jason Alexander 103 John Paul Delgado 64 Aimee LaClaire 24 William Rose 4 Pammie Alvarez 103 Alfredo (Fred) Delgado 64 Dennis LaDucer 29 Richard Rosell 45 Virna Aquino 104 Jacelyn Derrick 101 Eric Ladwig 56 Brian Roszko 50 Tony Archinski 12 Kenneth Desiena 39 Scott Lanham 30 Kevin Rother 61 Carolina Arias 2 Harold Devally 64 Paul Larkham 12 Jose Ruiz 64 Damien Ashhy 101 Martin Diaz de leon 64 Ronald Lawler 44 David Ruth 12 Lorna Ash-McKenzie 101 Dave Dillon 44 James Lawrence 27 Ralph Sabroe 63 Donald Aubrecht 13 Benjamin Domondon 104 Luke Lawrence 30 Brian Salvi 57 Morton Bader 8 Michael Dover 101 Hugh Lewis III 101 Denicia Samuel 101 Anthony Baicich 5 Maria Duarte-Perez 37 Patricia Lezcano 2 Marissa sanchez 4 Ronald Barna 23 Phillip Duke 101 Beth Liles 62 Derreck Sargent 16 David Barragan 29 Andres Durbak 4 Phyllis Little 4 Tim Satterfield 63 Richard Baumy 8 James Echoff 29 Dennis Lobenberg 29 Gary Schultz 56 Cesar Bautista 6 Liah Ector 23 James Lynch 2 Anthony Sciarrone 4 Steven Baxter 56 Michael Edmond 50 george lynn 15 Richard Seagriff 15 lanfranc bellille 101 John Elliott 22 Shasri Mahase 101 Rodger Sebastian 13 Howard Berger 2 Roger Ellis 8 Abdulwahid Mamacotao 104 Adam Severit 57 Alan Berndt 24 Aileen Evans 63 Loren Mamer 29 Hank Shafer 27 Martha Berndt 24 Chris Fabres 101 Jesse Manrakhan 101 Dennis Shallbetter 4 Terry Bertagna 44 Tom Farrell 2 Conrad Marinas 23 Rick Sheren 8 David Binenstock 2 John Ferdinardo 4 Moses Marquez 63 Kenny Shoemake 29 Brian Bixler 6 Stephen Fields 103 Charles E. Martin 6 Talibah Simmons 11 Bonnie Blakefield-Gill 50 Kathleen Fisher 2 Jesus Martinez 30 Matthew Sinnokrak 57 sherie blakely 44 Michael Fogarty 8 Michael Martinez 2 Lawrence Smith 30 Martin Bochinski 1 Christopher Fox 56 Denis Martinez 63 Gordon Smith 39 Charles Bockey 103 Thomas Frazier 41 Joel Marzan 37 William Smith 13 Joe Boix 11 Erin Fuller 6 Thomas Mason 64 Frederick Smith III 12 Larry Boody 10 Douglas Gallant 14 Foster Mayo 25 Harvey Smith Jr 13 David Boone 20 Joseph Gannon 2 Greg Mazuroski 2 Paul Solorzano 38 Carl Boyer 13 John Garancs 15 Eric McBride 44 Micah Sookoo 101 Michael Brandon 14 Jumer Garcia 103 Michael McClain 23 Ricardo Soriano 104 Jeffrey Breiten 44 Joseph Garcia 2 John McDonald 44 Robert Spitzbarth 2 Niall Brennan 103 Robert Genova 30 Danae Mcfarlane 2 Patrick Stamper 4 Phil Brown 2 REV C S Glover 2 Brendan McGurran 2 Rene Stone 27 George Brozzo 103 Kern Gonzales 101 Ernest Meadows 14 Kenneth Strawn 19 William Bruckner 11 Phillip Gordon 30 Wlademar Mehner II 25 Michael Sugrue 9 Jeffrey Buettner 56 Daniel Grasso 62 Roy Mehrtens 8 Bryan Suits 29 Richard Buhite 63 Ross Greenwood 19 Daniel Meier 4 James Sullivan 12 Marion Bulluck 19 Enrique Guzman Jr 30 Christopher Melvin 39 Robert Swiderski 4 Christopher Burke 4 Beverly Hall 47 Anna Mendez 2 Brian Szymborski 30 W. Graham Burnley 8 Bruce Hansen 19 MikeA Miller 41 Jeff Talbott 44 Earl Burns Jr 14 Robert Hansill 19 Elizabeth Molina 6 Vicky Tamayo 104 Steve Burress 24 Crystal Harewood-Erskine 101 Adan Monsibaiz 63 Scott Taylor 12 Andrew Buschkamp 41 Kyle Harris 27 Angel Morales 2 Jeff Teater 29 Sean Butler 2 Kristen l Hart 12 Camille Morales 2 Nikki Thomas 17 John Butler 30 Eric Hartwig 56 Jose Morales 62 Emmanuel Thompson 101 Mary Byrnes 5 Sean Hasson 10 Jack Morrison 56 Michael Thompson 2 Ruben Cabrera 64 Jesse Hayden 19 Gerald Mullen 56 Robert Thornton 8 Michael Callaghan 19 Mark Hein 6 Gary Mulligan 13 Kyle Thorstenson 6 Roger Callese 4 Pedro Hernandez 104 Joseph Murauskis 4 Dan Thrasher 31 Jon Campbell 32 Emmeline Herrera 104 Leevan Nagassar 101 Timothy Tong 2 Daryl Campbell 20 Oscar Hicks 38 Alexandra Nelson 4 Mark Torres 63 Jaime Canas 29 Mark Hochhalter 24 Ashley Nelson 14 Kirk Trate 13 Jo-Ann Capinpin 37 Patrick Hodak 29 Joe Nollet 25 Thomas Turner 27 Travis Cardinal 11 David Hoffman 32 Douglas Novielli 30 David Vermeer 103 Leonard Carl 41 Phillip Hogan 23 Robert O’Connor 12 Ralph Wainwright 2 Phil Carlson 14 Tim Howell 11 Richard Oliva 56 Charles Wale 8 Ricardo Carrillo 64 Benton Huffman 103 Joseph Olson 13 Travis Walker 44 Enrique Castillo 23 James Hughes 13 Casey O’Neill 4 Adam Watson 30 David Castillo 6 John Hurst 44 Rene Ong 104 Sean Watson 101 Susan Cataldo 15 Carmine Izzo 26 Joseph Oskvarek 4 Kerron Weekes 101 Jennie Cates 4 Wendell Jackson 101 Mark O’Toole 12 william weick 15 Augie Cerda 29 Lana Janzen 30 Robert Page 56 Randy Wilkins 4 Andrew Childs 2 Brad Jett 27 Mike Parker 39 Roxanne Williams 101 Carrol Clore 30 Eric Johnson 29 Bill Peace 30 Rosannette Williams 101 Samuel Clower 29 Jerry Johnson 14 Tamara Pena 30 Christopher Willick 37 Jerome Cohen 10 Solomon Jones 2 Loreto Perea 104 Glen Wilner 26 Davin Cole 9 lanell jones 3 Edwin Perez 2 Diane Wilson 29 David Coleman 63 Erica Jubb 29 Jessica Perez 2 Michelle Withrow 6 Lorna Cooper 101 Christina Kaer 32 Van Perryman 30 Ted Wurst 64 David Kalmus 11 Charlene Pierre 101 Carol Zesut 26

IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 3337 ACCOMMODATIONS

ACCOMMODATIONS Orlando: Sheraton Studio City Hotel, 5905 International Locations listed have agreed to give IPA members a dis- Dr, (800) 327-1366. You must request Law Enforcement count. You should check all discount rates, AAA, internet, Rate. You must present confirmation number and Law etc. Make reservations early. Notify [email protected] if Enforcement ID upon check in. Rate is subject to avail- you find discrepancies or abuse. To list a discount offer, sub- ability. mit up to six (6) lines of text to [email protected] Cocoa Beach: Days Inn, 5500 N. Atlantic Ave. Contact Alaska Tajera 321-783-7621 [email protected] rates Kodiak: Smiling Bear Bed & Breakfast , on Monashka vary with season, $75-$105 must mention IPA rate re: Bay. IPA 15% discount. Call Darlene Turner, Retired State Larry McCormick R45 Trooper for travel suggestions, 907-481-6390. Must men- tion IPA. www.asmilingbear.com Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites: 5500 N. Atlantic Ave Contact: Tajera 321-783-7621 resv@5500northcorp. Arizona com rates vary with season, $90-$145 must mention IPA Mesa: 3 BR condo, gated, pool, hot tub, exercise room, rate re: Larry McCormick R45 garage, BBQ, Wi-Fi, car recommended. 35 mi. E/Sky Har- bor, 30% discount for IPA members on weekly rentals West Palm Beach: Condo 1 BR, 1 BA furnished, water Apr-Dec Call Nestor, 780-460-4408/780-499-4958 views , sleeps 4, pool, golf, 10 min from Palm Beach Intl. MIN. 1 MONTH, Oct-May $2300/mo. May- Oct $1750/ California month 10% IPA Discount. Two units available. Marcel San Diego: 1 BR Mission Valley condo, fully furnished. Beaumont 954-261-1376 [email protected] $40 to $60 per night depending on length of stay. Lim- ited availability. Contact Jeff Church R38 for rates email Disneyworld: Large 4 BR, 3 BA, A/C, luxury villa 15 min- mailto:[email protected] utes from the front gates of Disneyworld. Fully furnished and equipped with new furniture and flat screen TVs and Florida free Wi-Fi, pool and game room.www.usa-florida-villa. Daytona Beach: Ocean front condo Ormond Beach. 2 BR, com or email [email protected] Discounts for 2 BA, pool, covered parking, minutes to Daytona Speed- IPA members. Ian Elgeti, UK IPA member GB89693. Email way, golf, shopping, restaurants, 1 hr to Orlando, Disney, or 07970 145479. SeaWorld. Rent biweekly or monthly. Bob Livoti got- [email protected] 631-909-4008 Florida Keys http://florida-vacation-condo.com Key Largo: Condo on the bay, 2 BR, 2 BA Fully equipped with all amenities. heated pool, tennis courts, marina. Daytona Beach: Ocean front condo, 3 BR, 3 full BA, fully Weekly or monthly. 1 hr from Miami Airport. R-5 mem- equipped, 3 pools, covered secured parking, minutes ber Bob Livoti [email protected] 631-909-4008. $1000 from Daytona Speedway where NASCAR is King, golf, per week -10% for IPA. E-mail http://florida-vacation- shopping restaurants, 1 hr to Orlando, Disney, SeaWorld. condo.com Rent weekly. R-5 member Bob Livoti [email protected] 631-909-4008 http://florida-vacation-condo.com Destin: The Islander Resort on Holiday Isle. 2 BR, 2 BA Gulf view condo. 2 pools, tennis courts. Check out unit St. Augustine: Ocean front condo. 1 BR, 1.5 BA. King bed, 405 at www.islander-resort.com 10% off posted rates to sleeper sofa, all amenities, 90 min to Orlando, 45 min to IPA members. Contact Leo Rolfes [email protected] 513-260- Jacksonville or Daytona airports. Regular $750 weekly. 2043 or If booked, contact Stephen at the Islander. Dis- Half off for IPA members plus $50 gas credit for one count source code IPA month+ stay. 904-797-5227 [email protected] Hawaii Miami Airport West: Candlewood suites: Haydee.leto@ Maui: Valley Isle Resort, beachfront deluxe studio, Steve ihg http://candlewoodsuites.com IPA discount. Say you Jackson 775-742-3337 or 800-742-7955 $129 per night, are IPA at time of booking for best rate and that Jerry sent smoke free www.mauikondo.com Fly into OGG airport, you. Good area in Doral community, shopping at Dolphin good swimming & snorkeling. Mall, ½ hr drive to beach, walking distance to MDPD. Maine The Villages: House 2 BR, 2 BA, Florida room, all applianc- Two Lions Bed and Bath: 731 North Deer Isle Road, Deer es, fully furnished, ready for use. 20% off IPA members, Isle, ME 04627, phone (207)348-6976 Reasonable Rates. weekly, bi- weekly, monthly. Centrally located for travel- 10% off to IPA members. [email protected] ing to all the great spots in Florida, Disney, Busch Gar- dens, Daytona, St Augustine etc. For information contact John Nabet, President Region 39 jschatzi333@embarq- mail.com Phone: 352 208-1249 s

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Missouri France St. Louis: Bob Schure, R8 host officer and USA Associate Paris: Herve BOULY, assistant secretary of IPA Paris on Secretary for Germany, has a FREE place to stay when in the service of protection of high dignitaries. I have a Paris St. Louis. Over 60 coppers from around the world have apartment to rent with special price for IPA members, 10 since 1986. Website http://bschure597.tripod.com 314- min to center of Paris. I live in same building. Specials 439-0597 [email protected] prices for museums and monuments. I hope to meet many policemen. [email protected] http:// Puerto Rico www.urka-vac.fr Rincon, PR: Coconut Palms Inn www.coconutpalmsinn. com has 10 units and is available off season when there Sweden is space, to our organization, at cost. My wife, Gail, is the Tingsryd: IPA rep has cottage for PA members, family or onsite mgr/co-owner. Johnnie D. Taylor, life member R18 friends. Sleeps 4, 12 mi from fishing/boat rental. Price +/- [email protected] $400 wk. About 310 mi S/Stockholm. For full info phone Rolf Svahn at 1-46-477-10497 or 1-46-709-947474 rolfs- South Carolina [email protected] www.ipa-sweden.se Fripp Island: Oceanfront condo: 3BR, 3BA, 25% IPA dis- count, five miles from Hilton Head by water. Private island, golf, marina, tennis, pools, great seafood, near historic town of Beaufort. www.frippislandresort.com 513-617-6160 Dick Tessendorf, President R-34. IPA House: Denmark Texas San Antonio: The Historic Menger Hotel 800-345 9285 http://www.mengerhotel.com Rates are $119.00/ weekday night and $125.00/ week- end night. https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp? Esbjerg Esbjerg, hotelId=75799&rateplanid=1487556 Promo/Corporate Denmark Access Code: IPAMENGER ( link is under dates of stay on Code: DKES left side of web site) NOTE: This hotel also has specials, be sure to check their website Location: The IPA Washington State Centre is situated on Hansville: Gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. 5 BR, 2 a large site, set in BA farmhouse on 20 acres. Beaches, trails, ferry’s ride beautiful scenery. from Seattle. Two night minimum @ $400 per night, also Close by are a weekly rates + a 10% IPA discount. Cinda 360-638-1811 number of popular [email protected] attractions with miles of white sandy International beaches and dunes. Legoland is within Austria easy reach. Address: IPA has a web page that lists many hotels, inns, pensio- nes, etc. that give IPA discounts. Visit http://reisen.ipa.at Sanatorievej 28, Hjerting, DK-6710 Canada Esbjerg Canada (Eastern): Duplex in Dieppe, New-Brunswick, Phone:++ 45 7511 6666 a suburb of Moncton New-Brunswick, near airport and Trans Canada Highway. 1.5 bath, 2 B/R, full kitchen and Accomodation: 10 rooms with a total of 24 beds. Fully appliances, cable TV , phone and wireless internet. Con- equipped kitchen. Dining/living room for 30 persons tact Jean-Francois LeBlanc [email protected] R16 (with bar). Assembly hall for up to 90 persons. Televi- Atlantic Canada sions in dining room and living room. Parking for 50 cars on IPA property. Open all year, please bring your own Whistler, BC: IPA member has condo for rent year round. bed linen and towels. No pets allowed. Ski in/ski out. Hot tubs, swimming, walk to Whistler vil- lage. 10% off regular rates to IPA emaildon-mac2000@ yahoo.com. Hotel discounts www.policehotels.com Housing Manger: Svend Larsen Contact Steve Gibson at [email protected] Mobile: ++45 2984 6666 E-mail: [email protected] Canada Hotel Discounts: Visit www.policehotels.com Website: http://www.ipa-dk.dk/Esbjerg.html Contact Steve Gibson at [email protected]

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FOREIGN COLLECTORS Germany My name is Eckhard Wolpert. I’m a German police offi- Germany cer and IPA member . I have a 21 year old son, Timo, who My name is Andreas Fuchs and I am a police officer lives in Baden-Württemberg near Stuttgart. His hobbies in Berlin and an IPA member. Our daughter, Dhana, are computers, reading and going out with friends. Timo attended Bard College in the US. I would like to trade is looking for the same age pen pals. timo.wolpert@ German police items for US police items with other US web.de collectors. Contact me at [email protected] German IPA daughter, 16 year old Vivian Schell, would Poland Jacek Michalkowski, Polish police officer and IPA member like to establish pen pal contacts with similar age girls in collects IPA pins. He offers to trade pins and Polish police the USA, Australia, UK, France, Canada, Spain and Mexi- special units patches. His collection can be seen at www. co. Email [email protected] jackpolice.eu If you are interested in trade contact at [email protected] Italy My Name is Paola Bosi, I'm 39 years old. My husband Roberto and I work for the Reggio Emilia Police Depart- U.S. COLLECTORS ment. I'd like to exchange email with colleagues from US, and start new friendship. I love motorcycles and, Dave the Pin Man: R62, I collect miniature copies of Martial Arts, and also the American world. Roberto is a badges in the form of lapel pins or tie tac’s. I only trade, shooting teacher and collects weapons. I hope to hear no buy or sell. Also, IPA Section and Regional pins and Interpol country emblem pins. Want to do some trading? from fellow officers, email [email protected] Contact [email protected] Spain Edward Swarm R2 NYC I’m Looking for old back-issues of Michel would like to email with English speaking POLICE PRODUCT NEWS magazine from the late 70’s and officers from anywhere to improve his English. You’ll 1980’s. [email protected] have a friend in Spain. Email: [email protected]

Mike Fales, R15, collecting police patches for 20 years+. Russia Over 9000 patches displayed at my department, will Oleg Pelipas, Russian Section would like USA sports pen trade with collectors. Email [email protected] or pal. Oleg is involved in World P&F Games, Chair of Board mail, 4 Mitchell Dr. Sound Beach N.Y. 11789. Contact me of Russian Uechi-ryu Karate-do Federation. Email Oleg at to sell your collection of police patches [email protected] Monty McCord, R4 (Retired LT. Hastings, Nebr. Police Dept.) is a collector of U.S. and international police United Kingdom badges, patches and die-cast police cars. Have these UK member Peter Outen would like to pen pal with IPA items for trade and can exchange email photos of trade in Pittsburgh, Colorado Springs and Texas where he has items. Contact Monty at: [email protected] And check family and visits these areas. Email Peter at outen_pi@ out my author site at www.montymccord.com hotmail.com

Bob Schure, Interested in trading police patches from around the world. I have 11,000 from over 160 countries, and 1,000 to trade. Look at my web page http:// BSchure597.tripod.com [email protected] 314-439-0597

PEN PALS France French Police Officer assigned to the K-9 unit of the Paris area police wishes to correspond with K-9 Officers in the US, to exchange information and experiences in K-9 operations. Email [email protected]

Daughter’s of IPA France member, Franck Harion, Emeline 17 and Eloise 12, would like pen pals of same age to swap email. [email protected]

40 IPA National Reporter October-December, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS

ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES • Members are encouraged to submit articles for publication, but cannot be guaranteed that all articles will be published. • Articles must be in the general interest of the IPA membership, such as travel with an IPA theme, region activities, etc. • Articles should be 1-2 pages. MS Word document preferred. The Badge of Life Police Suicide Prevention • Submit your story and photos separately if you want. The editor and publisher will do The Badge of Life is a nonprofit, charitable, the rest. non-political, non-religious organization. All our • Please contact the editor with questions services are free. [email protected] Our mental health programs are nothing new in the world of mental health--they simply aren’t being practiced by law enforcement.. www.badgeoflife.com Beautiful IPA Rings A Psychological Survival Plan for Police Officers The IPA has several outside vendors who assist us with our logo items. They are located For IPA Radio Club information visit on our web site, under “SHOP” and then “THIRD PARTY ITEMS”. www.iparc.org Joston’s Rings has produced The radio club net meets on Sundays several items for us including a beautiful 1700z on 14.240 MHz (21.410 primary) personalized ring, a pendant, For information contact: cufflinks. Just click on the KG8P - Tom Jenkins [email protected] link and it takes you direct to their site. IPA BUSINESS CARDS

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