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Newsletter Insideannual THIS ISSUE: DPS Christmas Reception COHPSCOHPS JANUARY 2019 Concerned Oklahomans for the Highway Patrol Society Newsletter INSIDEAnnual THIS ISSUE: DPS Christmas Reception The annual Christmas reception sponsored by COHPS (Concerned Oklahomans for the Highway COHPS sponsors Patrol Society) took place on Dec. 11 in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, hosted by staff members from the Commissioner’s and Chief’s offices. DPS employees enjoyed a buffet annual holiday lunch luncheon. Pictured above, L-R: Capt. Sheridan O’Neal #39, Billie Watkins, Ginger Greene, for DPS employees Commissioner Rusty Rhoades, Chief Michael Harrell, COHPS President Jim Laurick, Wanda Blair. For a thank-you to COHPS from Commissioner Rhoades and more pics, please see page 2. Inside this issue… Commissioner’s thank-you to COHPS 2 Seaworth Academy skating party 18 Promotion; Honorary Trooper 3 OHP meets CHiPS; bowl games 19 Ballistic vest; OHP kudos 4 OHP Out & About 20 OHP misc.; retirement 5 Blue Light; OHP “turkey” 21 COHPSCOHPS Holiday parties 6-15 Oklahoma Trooper Spouses 22 Thank-you notes to COHPS 16-17 About COHPS 23 www.cohps.org 501(c)(3) organization COHPS Christmas reception (cont’d) Photos: Elise Rinta Photos: Elise Rinta Top left: Members of the Activities Committee serve beverages. Top center: Chief Michael Harrell and Chaplain Sam Garner greet guests. Bottom left: COHPS President Jim Laurick welcomes retired Chief Kerry Pettingill. Bottom center: Commissioner Rusty Rhoades and guests. Bottom right: Wanda Blair and the Chief’s and Commissioner’s staff members serve the meal to appreciative DPS employees. Thank-you to COHPS from Commissioner Rhoades “Thank you to all of the members of COHPS, both individually and as an organization, for providing financial, logistical and personal support to our Troopers during the Christmas holiday. “As we all know, COHPS historically provides money to each Troop Headquarters in support of Troop Christmas parties. Without that financial support, we would not have the opportunity to share holiday cheer in such a great and family-oriented way. Due to the geography of our great state, we are spread literally to every corner, and don’t often have the chance to visit with our partners and their families. The parties and gatherings at this time of the year give us a chance to catch up and to solidify the true family culture that we cherish. “Thanks again to the COHPS Board and every member for taking great care of our Troopers on a daily basis, and for allowing us the chance to reconnect with each other during such a wonderful time of the year.” 2 A promotion ceremony for Capt. Joseph Lang #60 took place Jan. 7 in Classroom E at the Robert R. Lester Training Center. Lang is a graduate of the 52nd OHP Academy in 2000 and has served in several troops across the state. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2015. His promotion to Captain took effect Nov. 1, 2018, and he is assigned to Troop J. He is pictured at right with his wife, Christina, and Chief Michael Harrell. Congratulations Photo: Elise Rinta OSTA presents citizen with Honorary Trooper Award Photos: Trp. Hank Jenks #670 At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Oklahoma State Troopers Association, Rodney Timms, President/Owner of Western Flyer Express, was named an Honorary Trooper. The citation read, “Rodney has helped many troopers during the past several years. He has made numerous monetary donations to troopers and troopers’ families in need. When Rodney hears of a trooper in need of assistance, he goes out of his way to lend a helping hand.” Timms was also honored for his statewide contributions to the prevention of child abuse in Oklahoma. He is pictured above left with Chief Michael Harrell, OSTA President Trp. Keith Barenberg #415, Lt. Michael Lane #170, and Commissioner Rusty Rhoades. Above right: Lt. Lane reading the award presentation. According to the company’s website, Western Flyer Express is an Oklahoma City business with a fleet of more than 600 trucks and 1300 trailers. 3 TRP. Sammy Lee presented with new ballistic vest On Nov. 29, TRP. Sammy Lee #846 was presented with a new ballistic vest to replace the one that likely saved his life on May 11. On that date, Troopers were assisting the Talihina Police Department in the service of a felony arrest in a downtown Talihina building. As they served the warrant, the suspect opened fire. In the exchange of gunfire, a fire started inside the structure. The suspect died at the scene. When the team was evaluated by medics, they discovered that Lee had been struck in his ballistic vest by a bullet fragment, which had been stopped in the lower right torso. Troopers Brett Stephens #635, Brandon Seward #617, Christopher Bunch #313, Chance Tuttle #565, Jason Ross #845, and Timothy Wesley #710 all received minor injuries in the shootout. Photos: Elise Rinta Back, L-R: Brett Stephens, Jason Ross, Brandon Seward. Trp. Lee receives the new vest and a plaque from Mike Front, L-R: Chance Tuttle, Sammy Lee, Chris Bunch, Tim Wesley. Shoenberger of Armor Express. Kudos are collected from the DPS public website, social media, and other sources. (Nov. 13) I don't know the Trooper’s name but I want to thank him and any others involved for helping us tonight. My 89-year-old father-in-law drove from McCune, Kansas, and thought he was lost Just would like to reach out around Baxter Springs but was actually outside of Vinita. With the and try and personally thank help of the Webster County Sheriff’s Department where we live in Trooper Hanover badge Missouri, the Crawford and Cherokee County offices in Kansas, #505...He came to our and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, he was found safe and taken to rescue yesterday afternoon the hospital to be checked out … God Bless you all. when we had a blowout on I-40...he got myself, mother and my baby girl safely back on the road and made sure I was stopped today on Hwy 412 for an we got to a gas station with air to get our spare expired tag. Wanted you to know that I tire more air! He went above and beyond and thought Trooper Ellison was very we can’t thank him enough and would love to professional and pleasant to talk to. Had a get back in contact to thank him again smile on his face and treated me with properly!! In the chaos we just don’t feel like respect. He sets a good example for the we properly thanked him for his service! Oklahoma Highway Patrol. 4 Ellis presented with Thin Blue Line afghan after injury Trp. Austin Ellis #318, who was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Aug. 26, was the recipient of an afghan created by members of an organization called Covering the Blue. Afghans are sent to police officers and corrections officers wounded in the line of duty around the country, as a show of support and appreciation. He is pictured at left with his wife, Kristen, and daughters Brooklyn and Jovi. Ellis initiated a traffic stop in Woodward for a potential seat belt. violation. The driver failed to yield, then entered the parking lot of a hotel where he engaged the Trooper in gunfire. Ellis was flown by helicopter to the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He is still off duty, awaiting medical release to return. Capt. Gary Isbell #36 says he is doing well and Photo provided he thanks everyone for their support. Troop M participates in Safety Town programs Troop M troopers recently participated in Safety Town programs for the ALt.us area children, along with Altus Police Department, Altus Fire Department, Altus EMS, and the Life Flight air evac helicopter crew. Over 100 local children attended these programs receiving important safety information on numerous topics. Those attending from Troop M, -L R: Trp. Brantley Ford #863, Capt. Johnny Freeman #40, Trp. Justin wheeler #550. The children’s faces have been obscured for privacy. Photo provided Trp. Gary Smith #287 was honored for 26 years of service to the Department of Public Safety prior to his retirement. He is pictured at right with Troop H Capt. Brad Neidy #42. Smith started with OHP in May of 1992, a graduate of the 47th OHP Academy. His first assignment was in Troop F, assigned to Garvin County, Pauls Valley. He transferred in 1997 to Troop H and served in Custer/Washita counties until 2013. In 2013 he transferred to Troop W and was assigned to Foss Lake. In 2016 he went back to Troop H and served there until his retirement. Photo provided 5 HOLIDAYHOLIDAY PARTIESPARTIES TROOPS D & XC (Provided by Kim Evans, Troop D Secretary) Troops D and XC held their Christmas party Dec. 1 at the Choctaw Community Center in McAlester. Pictured above left: Joyce Pryor (Kim Evans’ mom, who helps with the party each year) and Lisa Gray (XC Secretary). Above center: Retired Trp. Dennis Splawn and wife Miranda; Retired Trp. and Retired DL Examiner Alford McConathy and wife Peggy; Janet Forehand and Retired Trp. Jim Bullock; Sydnee and Cameron Splawn. Above right: Abigail Sutherland, daughter of Trp. Ashby Sutherland #501 and wife Cassie, with Santa (played by Mike Sexton). TROOPS ES & LS (Provided by Barbara Adams, Troop Secretary) The Troop ES & LS Christmas luncheon provided by COHPS was held Dec. 19. The meal included ribs, barbecued bologna, cabbage rolls, hummus and tabouli from Freddie’s Steakhouse in Sapulpa. Pictured, seated, are Trp. Barry McCown and ASO Danny Travis. Standing, L-R: Trp. Steve Johnson, Trp. A.J. Jamerson, former ASO employee Mark Ward, Trp.
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