DPS Officers Begin Training with New State-Of-The-Art Patrol Rifles See Story on Page 22 >> the Loss of the Two DPS Communication Tow- Ers Located on Signal Peak

JULY/AUGUST 2011 ISSUE • VOLUME 45, NO. 4 • COURTEOUS VIGILANCE

DPS Officers begin training with new state-of-the-art patrol rifles See story on page 22 >> the loss of the two DPS communication towers located on Signal Peak

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Vantage Point

Robert C. Halliday, Director ive and a ment agency, DPS half years employees, both The Digest is published bi-monthly by ago, our sworn and civilian, the DPS Community Outreach and Fagency celebrated a have a special re- Education Program for DPS employees landmark milestone sponsibility to the

and retirees. - the 75th Anniver- Arizona popula- sary of the establish- tion everyday they ment of the Arizona come to work. Employees and retirees are invited to Highway Patrol. Entering its submit story ideas or stories for publica- While the agen- 100th year as a tion. Stories or story ideas may be cy has grown ex- state, the Arizona submitted to The Digest by mail (mail ponentially since Centennial celebra- drop 3350), e-mail ([email protected]) those early days, especially with tion will span many months lead- or telephone (602-223-2545). the official creation of DPS in ing up to and through February 1969, 2006 was a special time of of next year honoring everything

Robert C. Halliday, Director remembrance and tribute to those Arizona has come to stand for in who helped lay the foundation for its existence. At the site, www.az100years. Jim Jertson, Publications Editor everything this Department has become. org, there is an extensive compi- [email protected] In February of next year, on lation of state facts as well as a Valentine’s Day more specifically, comprehensive calendar that de- Kellen Chavez Arizona will celebrate a milestone tails every special event that will Publications Support Specialist of 100 years as a state. take place as part of the Centen- [email protected] Prior to Feb. 14, 1912, Arizo- nial celebration. na spent nearly 49 years as a U.S. It is easy to get caught up in The Digest can be accessed directly territory and was the 48th state to the everyday grind of the work- from the DPS World Wide Web home be established, and the last of the place and forget everything that

page at http://www.azdps.gov/digest mainland states. comes with being state employ- Since then, Arizona has grown ees. steadily and is the 16th most pop- I would encourage you to The Arizona Department of Public ulated state in the nation. As an spend some time looking at the Safety is an Equal Employment aside, Phoenix is the 6th largest calendar of Centennial celebra- Opportunity Agency. city in the nation and Maricopa tion events in the coming months County is the fourth largest county and take some time to enjoy the in the country. things in Arizona you spend your As a state-level law enforce- days protecting. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 3 DPS Supply Specialist Ralph Dunham passes away on Aug. 18 Services for the Massachusetts native, 60, were held on Aug. 26 in Glendale DPS Supply Specialist Ralph Dun- who were visiting the DPS Supply Ware- ham, 60, passed away Aug. 18 after a val- house for the purpose of dropping off sur- iant battle with cancer. plus equipment or other items. After all, Services for Dunham were held Aug. he would not only ask those employees if 26 in Glendale. they wanted help unloading their vehicle, Dunham, badge no. 5994, was born on but he would actually start helping before Feb. 3, 1951 in Brockton, Massachusetts. they had a chance to answer. He began his career at DPS on Dec. And, better yet, employees didn’t have 22, 2001 and was assigned to the agency’s to feel bad about utilizing Dunham’s sur- Supply Warehouse in Phoenix. prising level of help because it became Charming his co-workers and his evident that he took true joy in assisting various DPS “customers” with his genuine others. kindness, thick Boston accent, and warmth, Also, Dunham’s co-workers said that Dunham remained in Supply his entire ca- no matter what was going on in his life, he reer at DPS. was always jovial, positive and patient with His primary duties were receiving, everyone he encountered. logging, and organizing the vast array of Ralph Dunham Dunham’s efforts helped his unit re- supply items that arrive at DPS on a daily ceive the DPS Director’s Unit Citation basis. shooting) personality. Award in 2004. Skilled at operating a forklift, Dunham “Ralph did not know a stranger and he He was truly loved at DPS for who he also played a large role in moving large treated everyone he encountered at work, was. This was evident when he went on DPS supplies and processing the agency’s including non-agency delivery personnel, medical leave from the agency due to his surplus equipment. like family,” said one of Dunham’s co- cancer (which was discovered by doctors However, it was Dunham’s role and workers. in November of 2010). presence at the DPS “supply counter” in When employees from out of town During his leave, agency employees Phoenix that his fellow employees will re- would come to Phoenix to pick up supplies, from all over the state showered him with member the most. Dunham would often greet them by name. cards, letters and gifts. It was there, while distributing sup- This pleasantly surprised those employees, And the day employees learned that plies to DPS employees, that Dunham especially the ones who only made it to Dunham was in need of donated annual made a lasting impact on others through Phoenix a couple of times a year. leave, he received over 300 donated hours his fun, caring, helpful and honest (straight He also surprised those employees CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Ralph Dunham’s sons: DPS meant a great deal to our father Editor’s Note: The following is the text his extended family. The compassion and last several months that we came to know from a letter recently sent to DPS by Ralph care that you showed to our father made more of you. We also came to know, based Dunham’s sons. As you will see, the touch- sure that he never felt alone. on the smile on our father’s face when he ing letter thanks the DPS family for sup- Our dad truly loved working for DPS told stories about work, that he thought the porting Ralph during his battle with can- and it is easy to see why. We counted our- world of you. cer and, most importantly, during his final selves blessed that at his funeral we were Even during some of his toughest days. able to get the slightest glimpse into the battles, he would always remind us of how Dear DPS employees, nature of the people he was always talking fortunate he was, of how much support he It is with the utmost gratitude and about. received from all of you, of how when he appreciation that we, the sons of Ralph We were able to meet you, to grieve needed it most, he would get a phone call Dunham, write you (the employees of the with you and share with you the man who or a card or a visit. Arizona Department of Public Safety) this taught us how to be men. We are so incredibly thankful because letter of thanks. Over the last ten years, you came to of your thoughts and actions. We are es- We don’t know if we can possibly con- know our father as a baseball nut, a proud pecially thankful for the tremendous differ- vey how much you meant to our dad over dad and grandfather, and a former marine ence you made in our father’s life. Our fa- these long and trying months - your cards, who you could count on not only to get the ther’s last months, days, and moments were your visits, your phone calls and your job done, but to do so with a smile and a full of love. Love from both of his families prayers sustained him. quick wit. - DPS and us. You were much more than just co- You heard stories not only of us, but Sincerely, workers to him - you were his friends and of our children. It was throughout these Ralph’s Sons Page 4 July/August 2011 The Digest

Photos by Gary Keltz The recent 2011 DIAP/EPIC conference featured a wide array of speakers, training opportunities and events. Hosting the Best Criminal Interdictors ith sponsorships from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety DPS plays host to major Administration Drug Interdiction Assistance Program (DIAP) and the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC), conference that assembled WDPS hosted the 21st Annual DIAP/EPIC MVCI Training Confer- ence Aug. 16-21 in Glendale. more than 600 overland For 21 years running, this conference has assembled the largest number of overland criminal interdiction experts and practitioners in the United States. criminal interdiction experts More than 600 law enforcement interdiction specialists from every state, as well as each Canadian province, assembled at the con- and practitioners from ference “to encourage the exchange of intelligence relative to the use of our nation’s highways by traveling criminals and contraband throughout the U.S. and smugglers.” The theme for this year’s conference was use of technology in law enforcement investigations and the legal considerations officers Canada must remain cognizant of regarding that use. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 The Digest July/August 2011 Page 5

The artwork above, featuring an Arizona theme, was used on the official website of the 2011 DIAP/EPIC conference.

Conference . . . Photo by Gary Keltz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 In addition, cognitive and focused officer safety and rapid assessment during roadside encounters continued to be a high focus during the weeklong training as well. Most of the training at the conference was geared towards the main demographic of those attending the event - officers and sergeants who are at the front lines in the battle against contraband smugglers. As host, DPS raised funds through the Annual MVCI Association and raffle prizes for the conference. DPS Sgt. Bart Massey was the conference chairman and coordinated all of the efforts of the DPS personnel. DPS provided security throughout the week, hosted the networking room every night and provided most of the Audio Vi- sual through GIITEM. In terms of speakers and notable per- formances, the conference offered the following: At the opening ceremonies Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, Glen- dale Police Chief Steven Conrad, DPS Lt. Col. Jack Hegarty, Arizona Attorney Gen- eral Tom Horn, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro all spoke. Jesse McGuire played the National Anthem, gave the invocation and then played God Bless America, after a joint posting of the colors by the DPS and Glen- dale Police Department Honor Guards. At the awards dinner United States Navy Petty Officer Steven Powell sang the CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Lt. Col. Jack Hegarty (above at podium) spoke at the DPS hosted conference. Page 6 July/August 2011 The Digest Capitol P.D. is now officially part of DPS DPS graciously welcomes Capitol P.D. employees into its ranks

he legislation created to shift the Arizona State Capitol Police Department under the authority of DPS went into effect on Aug. 1. As a result, all employees of the Capitol Police Department are now full-fledged DPS employees (each has been issued a DPS badge number, a DPS identi- fication card, etc.) As part of the agency’s transition to DPS, its officers Tare hanging up their traditional black shirts and pants for tan DPS uni- forms. The Capitol Police officers are also giving up their dark colored shoulder patches for a version of the colorful DPS shoulder patch that will still distinguish them as Capitol Police. The Capitol Police officers are also giving up their old “five point” badges for new DPS badges. Various administrative actions key to the agency’s seamless transition into DPS have already been completed while others will take additional time. DPS Capt. Angel Leos, who will oversee the Capitol Police Department now that it is part of DPS, has been leading the transition effort. In the end, the employees of DPS would like to welcome their new co-workers from the Capitol Police Department (sworn and civilian) to the agency. Listed below are the Capitol Police Department personnel who are now part the DPS family: Boettcher, Bret S., 7317, Capitol PD Sergeant Swan, Edward T., 7342, Capitol PD Officer Bunn, Jared K., 7318, Capitol PD Sergeant Caraway III, Robert W., 7343, Capitol PD Officer Corey, Hollis P., 7319, Capitol PD Sergeant Luna, Roberto C., 7344, Capitol PD Officer Gerome, Robert A., 7320, Capitol PD Sergeant Watt, Kevin L., 7345, Capitol PD Officer Juarez, Hector M., 7321, Capitol PD Sergeant Ankenman, Nicole M., 7346, Capitol PD Dispatch Supervi- Lundin, Victor C., 7322, Capitol PD Sergeant sor Neidkowski, Edward Jr., 7323, Capitol PD Sergeant Bernal, Raquel R., 7347, Capitol PD Dispatcher II Duron, Tim G., 7324, Capitol PD Sergeant Earby, Danita, 7348, Capitol PD Dispatcher II Reed, Andy J., 7325, Capitol PD Officer Haertel, Elizabeth A., 7349, Capitol PD Dispatcher II Abril, Daniel J., 7326, Capitol PD Officer Mitchell III, Will, 7350, Capitol PD Admin. Assistant Anderson III, John T., 7327, Capitol PD Officer Miller, Lisa A., 7351, Capitol PD Police Assist Supervisor Barber, Benny D., 7328, Capitol PD Officer Edmonds, Jeff G., 7352, Capitol PD Police Assistant Clark, Nathaniel R., 7329, Capitol PD Officer Escobedo, Albert J., 7353, Capitol PD Police Assistant Gutt, John S., 7330, Capitol PD Officer Garcia, David, 7354, Capitol PD Police Assistant Johnson, Michael S., 7331, Capitol PD Officer Gonzales, Regina G., 7355, Capitol PD Police Assistant Jones, James E., 7332, Capitol PD Officer Mcmullen, Stephanie M., 7356, Capitol PD Police Assistant Rodriguez, Cesar S., 7333, Capitol PD Officer Gonzales, Phyllis F., 7357, Capitol PD Police Assistant Ryan, Cheryl K., 7334, Capitol PD Officer Olsen, Scott, 7358, Capitol PD Police Assistant Schade, Scott A., 7335, Capitol PD Officer Birch, Joel, 7359, Capitol PD Police Assistant Sussman, Craig, 7336, Capitol PD Officer Brown, Ed, 7360, Capitol PD Police Assistant Woody-Carmen, Traci D., 7337, Capitol PD Officer Lugo, Marcelino, 7361, Capitol PD Police Assistant Ceballos, Frank R., 7338, Capitol PD Officer Mckee, Jennifer L., 7362, Capitol PD Police Assistant Elliott, Weston K., 7339, Capitol PD Officer Reece, Wayne, 7363, Capitol PD Police Assistant Franklin, Rod D., 7340, Capitol PD Officer Steinmetz, Gregory A., 7364, Capitol PD Police Assistant Lindblad, Scott D., 7341, Capitol PD Officer Turco, Matthew L., 7365, Capitol PD Police Assistant The Digest July/August 2011 Page 7

Photos by John C. James, Jr.

DISTRACTED DRIVING: Taylor Stephens (above) is just one of the teenagers who volunteerd to appear in the DPS-produced public service announcement about distracted driving. by Kellen Chavez, Digest Staff Writer ince early May, the Video Pro- duction Unit at DPS has been working to complete a new public service announcement (PSA) Sabout the dangers of distracted driving. Video Production Supervisor Ruben Chavez has shot video for the 30-second PSA at numerous locations throughout the Phoenix area, including a controlled scene at Bondurant Racing School of High Per- formance Driving. Numerous teenagers volunteered to appear in the PSA that will show, among other things, footage of a female teenager operating a motor vehicle while texting on a cell phone. GETTING FOOTAGE: DPS Video Production Supervisor Ruben Chavez The PSA will end dramatically when (second from left) is shown here capturing footage for the public service an- it is implied, through sound effects and visuals, that the young woman becomes nouncement about distracted driving. involved in a crash as a result of her distracted driving. As of press time for this issue of The Digest, all of the taping for the PSA had No time for distractions been completed and the project was in its post-production phase (where editing is Utilizing high-definition video equipment for the completed and elements like music and narrative are added). first time, the DPS Video Unit captures footage “If all goes according to plan, the PSA should be finished by mid-September,” for an engaging PSA about distracted driving Chavez said. “Because we recently transi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 July/August 2011 The Digest Distracted . . . DPS’s Rich Thacher reunites with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 tioned to high-definition video equipment, it is taking a bit longer to complete because fellow Vietnam War veterans of the learning curve. This will be the first project the DPS Video Unit will have com- Thacher and others attending the reunion served as pleted using high-definition equipment.” Once completed, the PSA will be sub- U.S. Army chopper pilots during the war mitted to television stations in hopes they can play it during commercial breaks. The PSA will also be available for use in various educational settings, including Photo by David Grunfeld courses about safe driving habits. Among those partnering with DPS on the project were the Bondurant Racing School of High Performance Driving and the AAA Auto Club. Helping make the project a real- ity were the numerous teenagers and other volunteer actors who graciously agreed to participate in the PSA. DPS provides help during protests at Arizona Snowbowl Protesters had interlocked Rich Thacher (right) is shown here at the reunion in Louisiana visiting themselves to block roadway with a fellow helicopter pilot who he served with in the Vietnam war. On August 8, several DPS Officers assigned to the Flagstaff area assisted the Editor’s note: In April of this year, DPS Aviation Administrator Rich Thacher Coconino County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) traveled to Slidell, Louisiana for a reunion of U.S military helicopter pilots who flew with 10 protestors who had inter-locked in the Vietnam war. The local newspaper in Slidell (The Times-Picayune) published themselves using different devices, includ- an article about the reunion. That article, authored by Ramon Antonio Vargas, is ing “sleeping dragons” encased in cement, reprinted below with the publication’s permission. and were blocking Snow Bowl road. Andrew Hover doesn’t talk about his experiences as a U.S. Army helicopter The group was protesting the ongoing pilot during Vietnam. construction related to snowmaking at the The former warrant officer won’t tell you the military honored his service from Snowbowl Ski Resort. 1968 to 1969 in the war with 10 medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross DPS officers helped provide area secu- and Bronze Star, citations earned by those who complete dangerous missions. He rity and DPS “cut teams”, who have special won’t go into detail about his duties, which included airlifting wounded soldiers, training in removing protesters from cre- providing cover fire and delivering supplies to ground troops throughout 969 com- ative devices, responded to the scene. bat-flight hours. The DPS “cut teams” removed the sus- Hover, of Louisiana, seemingly would rather discuss the oil and gas industry pects from their devices, after which CCSO sales career he pursued after leaving the Army. deputies took them into custody. “One event, one year, does not make your life,” he explains sternly. “I do not On August 13, DPS Officers assigned want people to look at me and see only a Vietnam veteran.” to the Flagstaff area were called once again But, last summer, Hover flew to San Diego with his wife to attend a reunion to assist with protestors at the Snowbowl of chopper pilots who flew in the war. On the flight back he realized that he should Ski Resort. try to gather as many of the men he served with in the aviation section of the 2nd This time, one protestor had chained Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, so they could brief each other on the lives they himself to a piece of equipment and an- have led the past four decades. other had jumped into a construction ditch. That gathering began in Slidell, Louisiana on April 27 and lasted several days. Three total arrests were made and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 protest concluded shortly after DPS officers arrived on scene. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 9 Dunham . . . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 before the end of the day. Several DPS employees also visited him at home when he was sick and later in hospice. “He was truly humbled by all of the support the DPS family gave him,” said one of Dunham’s co-workers. Prior to moving to Phoenix in 1990, Dunham worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Massachusetts. He also worked at a different time for the transportation department of the Mas- sachusetts veterans administration hospital system. He was most proud, however, of the time he spent serving his country as Ma- rine Lance Corporal Ralph Dunham in the 7th Engineer Battalion as a demolitionist in Should the Arizona Diambondbacks finish the season with the most the Vietnam war. designated drivers, the head of the Colorado State Patrol, Col. James In the end, however, he cherished his Wolfinbarger, will be sending the Highway Patrol Division at DPS one family the most, especially his grandchil- dozen Colorado beef steaks. dren. Dunham was also a devout baseball DPS likely to win one dozen beef fan (he had coached little league baseball) and he had a very special place in his heart steaks from Colorado State Patrol for the Boston Red Sox. In fact, his ex- treme loyalty to the professional baseball Agency has big lead in designated driver challenge team has provided his co-workers at DPS by Kellen Chavez, Digest Staff Writer Rockies games throughout the season, with ways to honor his memory and keep In the March/April 2011 issue of regardless of whom each team happens his spirit alive. The Digest, we ran a short article about to be playing. This was evident shortly after Dunham the Arizona Diamondbacks partnering However, the competition is spe- passed away when a group of DPS em- with the Colorado Rockies this year cially promoted during series where ployees nicknamed the agency’s new sup- for the designated-driver challenge. the Diamondbacks play the Rockies. ply truck “Red” in his memory. Dunham’s To add to the competition, DPS Based on how the competition Redsox banner will also be left on display Lt. Col. Jack Hegarty, who oversees stood in mid-September (when this in the Supply Warehouse. the Highway Patrol Division at DPS, issue of The Digest was set to go to In addition to baseball, he also loved and Col. James Wolfinbarger, who press), Col. Wolfinbarger might want classical rock music, road trips, reading oversees the Colorado State Patrol, to place his order for those steaks. biographies and the American television made a side bet. After all, the Diamondbacks, series, “24”. Should the Rockies finish the sea- thanks in part to the help of DPS of- Dunham’s parents, Roy and Beatrice, son with the most designated drivers, ficers, had registered nearly twice as preceded him in death. Hegarty has promised to send some of many designated drivers as the Rock- He is survived by Susan Dunham, his Arizona’s best machaca burritos and ies had. wife of 25 years, along with his four sons - salsa to the Colorado State Patrol. To be more specific, the Diamond- David, Michael, Thomas and Christopher. However, should the Diamond- backs had registered 14,920 desig- He is also survived by his seven grand- backs win the challenge, Col. Wolfin- nated drivers to the Rockies’ 8,862. children – Zachary, Zoe, Tyson, Alyssa, barger has promised to send a dozen Although there are still some games Nicholas, Simon and Sage. Dunham also Colorado beef steaks to the Highway left in the regular baseball season, the leaves behind his loyal and beloved cat, Patrol Division at DPS. Rockies will have to stage a miracu- Max. The designated-driver challenge, lous late-season comeback if they want He was very proud to serve and sup- which is heavily supported by DPS, to win the competition. port DPS officers, thus he wished that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Ari- has taken place at Diamondbacks and CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 zona Concerns of Police Survivors, P.O. Box 37496, Phoenix, Arizona, 85069. 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This group of “Cops on Top” hikers paused at the summitt of Humphreys Peak for a photo opportunity. At the summit, the group displayed a large photo of fallen Chandler Police Officer Carlos Ledesma who was honored during the June 25 hiking event.

by Kellen Chavez, Digest Staff Writer n June 25, 2011, hundreds of law enforcement officers along with their family members and friends took part Oacross the country in the 2011 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes memorial. Also participating in the event were several surviving family members of fallen law enforcement officers. The memorial takes place early each summer where on one day, simultaneously across the country, participants gather to climb their state’s highest peak to honor those who have fallen or been wounded while serving in law enforcement. Officer Livi Kacic of the Chandler Po- lice Department, who has coordinated the Arizona hike for the past three years, said The “Cops on Top” hikers are shown here prior to ascending Humphreys Peak. that 126 people from 19 law enforcement agencies showed up at Flagstaff’s Hum-

Cops on Top phreys Peak to participate in the Arizona portion of the event. Rising (12,637 grueling feet) Among those participants were more than 10 DPS employees along with their to the challenge family members and friends. While some states have the fortune of DPS employees and other law enforcement relatively flat terrain and small mountains, Humphreys Peak’s summit stands at a rath- personnel climb Arizona’s highest peak to er daunting 12,637 feet. honor fallen officers Kacic said, “We started at 7 a.m. Quite CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 The Digest July/August 2011 Page 11 DPS Ranger completes another unique Grand Canyon rescue DPS paramedic helped carry victim nearly one mile through rough terrain to reach helicopter On June 22, 2011, DPS’s Central Air and drop-offs. Rescue Unit was requested by the Havasu- The victim, who suffered a severe an- pai Tribal Rangers to assist them with the kle fracture, was loaded on the aircraft and complex rescue of an injured subject lo- flown directly to Flagstaff Medical Center cated below Mooney Falls near the Grand where he was turned over to the emergency Canyon. room staff. The DPS Air Rescue crew flew to the area, but could not locate the victim, and had no communications with the tribal police. Numerous young male After landing at the village to gather information and establish communica- “hikers assisted in the tions, the crew located the group carrying the victim upstream from the Beaver Falls effort, carrying the vic- area. paramedic hiked to the victim to render There was no safe landing area near first aid and assist in carrying him back to tim on a makeship litter the group’s location, so the DPS crew the aircraft. made from branches, eventually found a safe place to land below Numerous young male hikers assisted Mooney Falls, in dense grapevine shrub- in this effort, carrying the victim on a make- limbs, and intertwined bery, nearly one mile upstream from the shift litter made from branches, limbs, and victim. intertwined straps. straps. With the temperature in the area hov- The trail at places had vegetation as ering around 107 degrees, the DPS officer/ high as six feet and numerous rock inclines ” CRAFTING ISN’T EVERYTHING . . . It’s the only thing! The Annual DPS Craft Sale will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DPS headquarters building in Phoenix. All DPS employees, retirees and their family members are welcome to attend. If you want to reserve a table to sell your crafts, contact DPS employee Lea Jarvis at (602) 223-2468. The cost of reserving a table is $20 with funds going to the DPS Family Support Group. Page 12 July/August 2011 The Digest

Steroid abuse DPS employees presented with video about the dangers and negative consequences associated with the illegal use of steroids The engaging video was created and distributed to law enforcement agencies by the IACP and DEA as a result of steroid abuse becoming more prevalent among police officers

It is illegal to Page layout by Jim Jertson The artwork above is used in the video recently created to educate the law purchase, posses or enforcement community about the dangers of steroid abuse. use anabolic steroids by Kellen Chavez, Digest Staff effects of steroid abuse to the potential Anabolic steroids are federally regu- In early August, an educational professional and personal fallout that lated under the Controlled Substances Act video was posted on the DPS Intranet could come from abusing steroids. (CSA) as schedule III controlled substanc- that touched on a growing, but largely The narration said, “You see the es. under discussed problem within law muscle, power and size steroids bring It is illegal to purchase, possess, or use enforcement circles - steroid abuse. but you don’t see the serious mental and anabolic steroids unless prescribed by a The 13-minute video, which was physical side effects that result from ste- physician. produced by the International Asso- roid use.” Some products marketed as “dietary ciation of Chiefs of Police in partner- Dr. Daniel Spratt of the Maine Med- supplements” to avoid governmental regu- ship with the U.S. Drug Enforcement ical Center said in a video interview for lation are of particular concern. Administration (DEA), the piece, “There have These products are essentially designer was designed to educate been many case results steroids chemically modified to mimic the the law enforcement demonstrating the ef- muscle-building effects of testosterone. community about the fect steroids have on the In an effort to combat this trend, the dangers and negative heart, such as permanent Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) consequences associated heart damage that results added three anabolic substances found in with the illegal use of in long-term disability dietary supplements to schedule III of the steroids. from heart disease and CSA. The video touched This includes products such as Tran, on everything from the CONTINUED Finamax, MD1T, Razorbolic and many oth- physical and mental side ON PAGE 13 ers. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 13

Dr. Gary Green, clinical professor at Developed in the 1930s as a potential

Photos by Paul Etnire, DPS Steroid abuse . . . the UCLA Division of Sports Medicine, treatment for male reproductive disorders, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 said in a video interview for the piece, “In steroids mimic the naturally occurring hor- new studies show kidney disease and fail- an ethical medical study setting you can’t mone testosterone and promote muscle ure. Steroids have also been shown to af- get reliable results because you can’t ap- growth and decreased body fat. fect the liver causing bleeding into the liver proximate the excessive dose amounts that In the hazardous law enforcement and the development of liver tumors. people are using. When I talk to people, I workplace, where officers may feel pres- All of these are things that can last long find that they are taking massive does. We sure to bulk up in order to deal with any term. However, the most common side ef- do know that steroids cross the blood-brain trouble that could present itself, the video fects of steroid abuse are the emotional barrier and can affect the brain in lots of makes it clear that while steroids may im- ones. These can range anywhere from ma- different ways.” prove the imposing nature of one’s physical nia, to increased irritability to depression.” And while people, especially law en- appearance, they do not increase skill level. Negative side effects for men include forcement personnel, largely associate drug The video closes with an interview shrinking testicles, a bigger prostate and abuse and addiction with illicit substances with DEA Agent Rusty Payne who details a number of large- As law enforcement officers, we have a responsibility to scale steroid lab busts in the early and seek out legal ways to take care of our bodies such as mid-2000s. “Opera- tion Gear Grinder” mixed martial arts and boxing to give us an edge or work- revealed that the steroid distribution busi- ing with top trainers and registered dieticians to use their ness spanned every- knowledge for growth. where from south of the U.S. border to the reduced reproductive function. such as cocaine, methamphetamine and Far East while a four-day raid in September In addition, men who use steroids can heroin, the abuse of steroids has very real 2007, under the name of “Operation Raw develop “backne” and enlarged breasts addictive effects as well. Deal,” busted 56 drug labs resulting in the while women have been shown to experi- Green added, “You get this distorted confiscation of 11.4 million dosage units of ence an increase in facial and body hair, body image. So just as we see women who steroids and 124 arrests. balding, a deeper voice, decrease in breast are anorexic who look in the mirror and Payne said, “We discovered with Raw tissue, enlarged sexual organs and menstru- think they look fat we’ve had a lot of men Deal that the number people actually abus- al irregularity. who look in the mirror and despite being ing steroids was huge.” While infamous drug busts and court really buffed up and muscular, they look in The video closes by noting the severe cases like the one involving the Bay Area the mirror and they think they look small.” penalties for getting caught up in steroid Laboratory Cooperative (BALCO) have In addition, steroids abuse can be a circles. brought a high amount of public attention gateway to other drug addictions as users The maximum sentence is five years in to the use of steroids in professional sports, have admitted to taking sedatives for sleep prison with a fine up to $250,000. the perception that only athletes use ste- loss, opiates for pain and amphetamines to The narrator says, “As law enforce- roids is entirely incorrect. encourage unhealthy fat loss. ment officers we have a responsibility to Most steroid users are normal people In July 2009 the FDA issued a public seek out legal ways to take care of our bod- who obtain their drugs through question- health advisory recommending that con- ies such as mixed martial arts and boxing to able Internet websites or through word of sumers avoid bodybuilding products mar- give us an edge or working with top train- mouth at their local gyms. keted as containing steroids or steroid-like ers and registered dieticians to use their In a 2006 study called “Anabolic An- substances. knowledge for growth.” drogenic Steroids: A Survey of 500 users,” nearly 100 percent of the 500 responders Cops on Top . . . Ledesma was killed on July 28, admitted to self-administering intramuscu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 2010, during an ambush while working a lar injections, 10 percent reported hazard- a few people made it to the top. People narcotics investigation. ous injection practices, 13 percent reported hike at different paces so we had people The official Cops on Top website reusing needles, 8.2 percent reported using show up in different waves at the sum- states about the annual tradition, “The multi-dose vials and 1 percent admitted to mit.” purpose [of Cops on Top] is to bring to sharing needles. Each year, a fallen officer who died the public’s attention to the dangers, Aside from the use of steroids being during the previous year is honored at the stress and life-altering effects on the aver- entirely illegal, the unregulated production top of each peak. age police officer. A fallen officer’s mem- of the drugs as well as dosage usage largely This year, the Arizona Cops on Top ory serves as our banner and a memorial leads the abuse-related negative side ef- hikers honored Chandler Police Officer is placed on each summit attempted as a fects as well as difficulty in pinpointing Carlos Ledesma. way to honor our fallen.” exactly where the line of abuse is crossed. Page 14 July/August 2011 The Digest

RECOGNITION

A Southern Arizona HERO DPS’s Dan Gutierrez gets major award Veteran officer was given the Heroes Day 2011 Award on Sept. 8 in Tucson

t a large press conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 in Tucson, DPS Officer Dan Gutierrez was one of three individuals recognized during the annual ASouthern Arizona First Responders Heroes Day. Several dignitaries and community members, along with members of the news media, were present at the 9:30 a.m. press conference to watch the 21-year DPS veteran officer receive his honor – the Heroes Day 2011 Award. Being chosen for the prestigious award was a monu- mental accomplishment. After all, a special selection committee comprised of local community leaders reviewed multiple nominations for the award from over 30 first responder agencies in Southern Arizona. In the end, the committee could only select three award winners. Gutierrez, who is assigned to the multi-agency Child Predator Apprehension Team (CPAT) in Tucson, was ultimately chosen to receive the Heroes Day 2011 Award for the courageous, lifesaving actions he took in the-line-of duty on Oct. 13 of 2010. On that day, Gutierrez and other members of the Tuc- son CPAT Unit were providing moving surveillance of a Dan Gutierrez vehicle associated with a recent child abduction. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 The Digest July/August 2011 Page 15

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The vehicle eventually turned into a convenience store and parked. Upon being confronted by the CPAT officers, the male driver of the vehicle aggressively displayed a handgun and fired two rounds at the officers and convenience store customers. Fearing for his life and the lives of his law enforcement partners, along with the lives of the innocent patrons of the convenience store, Gutierrez reacted immediately by returning gunfire toward the armed subject. In doing so, he successfully eliminated the deadly threat while providing the nec- zona First Responder Heroes Day say the forcement Administration and the Federal essary protection to his fellow officers and event allows the community a chance to Bureau of Investigation. He is currently minimizing the potential loss of civilian show their appreciation for the incredible, assigned to the Child Predator Apprehen- life. His actions also led to the recovery of lifesaving work first responders do, while sion Team (CPAT) which is a component of the abducted child. also raising money for a great cause. the United States Marshal Service in part- The press conference where Gutierrez Money raised through the event sup- nership with the AZ WANTED function of was honored for his heroic actions was just ports the UMC Trauma Center in Tucson. DPS. one of many events held on Sept. 8 as part The 2011 event was sponsored by the The CPAT unit is typically represented of the fourth-annual Heroes Day, where Jack Furrier Tire and Auto care business by local, state and federal law enforcement partners. CPAT Fearing for his life and the lives of his law enforcement focuses its priorities on apprehending ab- partners, along with the lives of the innocent patrons of sconded sex offend- ers and child preda- the convenience store, Gutierrez reacted immediately by tors while initiating investigations to en- returning gunfire toward the armed subject. sure persons respon- sible for these and fire, police and paramedics in Southern in partnership with the University Medi- other crimes are held accountable and their Arizona were recognized for putting their cal Center Foundation and several other restrictive parameters are abided by and lives on the line to protect and serve the groups and businesses. court imposed sanctions are upheld. community. The annual Heroes Day started in Other events included free breakfast 2008 after Tucson Police Officer Eric Hite DPS Officer involved and lunch gatherings for any first responder was killed in the line of duty. Organizers who came to designated Heroes Day loca- conceived of a day to honor all law en- in shooting with tions in the Tucson area on Sept. 8. forcement, as well as the Hite family, and knife-wielding man Last year, Gov. Jan Brewer participat- encouraged community groups and busi- ed in the event and Senator John McCain nesses to participate. On Friday, September 2, DPS High- sent a video of his appreciation for the first ABOUT DAN GUTIERREZ way Patrol Officer George Spangler and a responders being honored. Dan Gutierrez started his career with deputy from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s To help promote the event this year, the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Office (MCSO) were involved in a shoot- organizers arranged for large billboards April 13, 1990. Since that time, Gutierrez ing incident with a knife-wielding suspect throughout the Tucson area to display He- has served assignments in Highway Patrol, near 355th Avenue and McDowell Road in roes Day 2011 information and images. Criminal Investigation/Narcotics, Special Buckeye (just south of Interstate 10). Some of the billboards even featured a Weapons and Tactics, and as a Highway The suspect, 38, died at the scene of large image of Gutierrez that depicts him as Patrol Canine Handler. He has also served the gunshot wounds he received. No of- one of the event’s special heroes this year. a number of task force assignments, in- ficers were injured during the incident that The organizers of the Southern Ari- cluding assignments with the Drug En- occurred at about 5:14 p.m. Page 16 July/August 2011 The Digest

families of Sgt. Robert T. Dunn, Spc. Da- Thacher . . . vid L. Sparks and Warrant Officer Richard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 S. Riley Jr. read. It has reunited Hover with nine men from “Chilling,” Bradford Stillman said as eight different states, most of whom he has his eyes scanned the text. Away from the not seen since the war, when they were in papers, he described Vietnam as “tense, a their late teens and early 20s. countdown for 365 days to get home in one They plan to take a swamp tour; visit piece.” the French Quarter; dine well; and relax at “I admire Ted for the amount of work Hover’s home. he’s had to do to be here,” Stillman added. Hover got inspiration for the meeting “He’s resilient.” after catching up with fellow pilot Rich However, more importantly for the Thacher in San Diego. Thacher told Hover men, they also gathered to exchange uplift- that he had fared well after their days based ing professional news. at Landing Zone Sally, about 15 miles from Stillman, for one, had since become a the Demilitarized Zone separating North federal magistrate in the Eastern District of and South Vietnam. He had become the Virginia. Ed White retired as head of trans- commander of the Arizona Department of portation for the Oakland Unified School Public Safety’s aviation bureau. District. Stansell, a heavy-lift helicopter “I enjoyed catching up with his life,” Rich Thacher pilot in the logging industry, had logged an said Hover, a father of two. “Perhaps the astonishing 26,000 incident- and accident- others would enjoy it, too.” with him, written by a soldier who says he free flight hours. Edwin Robinson pursued Back at his Louisiana home, Hover witnessed the incident, explained the heli- a career as a safety inspector and examiner looked up a phone number for his former copter actually was blown out of the air by for the Federal Aviation Administration. commanding officer, Phil Lee, a retired either a rocket-propelled grenade or a mor- Bob Alexander retired from the Army and colonel who lives in Texas. Lee loved the tar round as men aboard kicked out ammu- became a commercial pilot. Curt Knapp idea of a reunion and pitched it to a couple nition to troops below. found a career with American Airlines. of men he still kept in touch with. Nearby, Smith, who walks on a pros- “It’s great knowing these guys are still Then, they called or e-mailed the men thetic leg, spread out copies of condolence alive, functioning quite well,” White said. they still spoke to about it, and those men letters President Lyndon B. Johnson sent to He gazed around the room, chuckled and did the same to inform others. Soon, Hover, the parents of three men who died aboard said, “We’re all older, a little bit fatter. It’s Lee, Thacher and seven others had agreed the helicopter. hard to put into words.” to converge on Slidell — Ted Smith and “While I realize there is little that can Hover, meanwhile, seemed to be invig- Ed White from California; Bradford Still- be said to lessen your grief, I would like orated by who he saw and what he heard. man from Virginia; Dave Stansell from Or- you to know that all our people share my “They’re happy with themselves,” he egon; Bob Alexander from Wisconsin; Curt gratitude and genuine sense of loss,” the said. Knapp from Georgia; and Edwin Robinson from Maryland. The group on April 28 packed a meet- Arizona Chapter of the FBINAA to hold ing room rented from a Homewood Suites by Hilton near Interstate 12. Some of the its fall trainer on Oct. 5th and 6th documents arrayed atop the room’s tables The Arizona Chapter of the FBI Na- County Sheriff’s Office. He will be were somber reminders of a conflict that is tional Academy Associates (FBINAA) speaking on the topic of “Multi-Agency estimated to have killed more than 5,000 will be holding its Fall Trainer in Response to Major Scenes”. American helicopter pilots and crew mem- Showlow, Arizona on October 5th Also speaking at the training bers. and 6th. The event will be held will be Michele Stuart of Jag Ted Smith brought with him a Western at the Hampton Inn located at Investigations Inc. She will Union telegram his parents received from 1501 E. Woolford Road. be speaking on the topic of the Army during the fall of 1968. “Your son The President’s Recep- Internet Profiling and In- ... was placed on the seriously ill list ... as tion at the event will take telligence Gathering. the result of second- and third-degree burns place on October 5th at 5 Special rates are be- to both legs and 20 percent of his body,” it p.m. A full day of training offered at the Hamp- read in part. “He ... also had surgical ampu- ing, followed by a “steak ton Inn which can be tation of his right leg below the knee.” fry” in the evening, will reached at (928) 532-4444. The Army’s message said Smith pi- take place on October 6th be- Applications are available on loted an aircraft that “crashed and burned” ginning at 8 a.m. the DPS Intranet. If you have any during a re-supply mission in October of The event’s featured speaker will be questions, please contact DPS Captain that year. Another letter Smith brought Captain Byron Gwaltney from the Pima Mark Remsey at (602) 223-2541. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 17 Somber reminders DPS Capt. Mark Remsey: Never forget the nine biggest reasons to focus on DUI enforcement

by DPS Capt. Mark Remsey Johnny Garcia I recently attended a meeting at the Governor’s Office Louis Cochran of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Phoenix to plan strategies for combating DUI drivers during the upcoming Holiday Season. There were over 45 officers from different agencies in attendance at the meeting. It was extremely hot in the conference room where the meeting was held and my mind started to wander. I thought about how nice it would be if we didn’t even need to be having the meeting. After all, I have been doing this (police work) for the past 31 years and people still don’t get the message about driving under the influence. David Gabrielli John Blaser This is evident because people still drive drunk and/ or under the influence of drugs. The practice continues to kill and/or injure innocent people. I then looked up on the wall in the conference room and there was a large poster displaying the words, “Ari- zona Police Officers Killed in the Last 25 Years by an Im- paired Driver.” I quickly noted that of the 16 names on the poster, half were DPS Officers. Just as tragic is the fact that the very first officer in the history of the Arizona Highway Patrol (AHP) to die in David Zesiger Mark Dryer the line-of-duty was killed by a suspected drunken driver. That officer, Louis Cochran, lost his life just three days before Christmas in 1958 when his patrol car was rear-ended by a suspected drunk. As the Holiday Season quickly approaches, please remember the DPS Officers, including Officer Cochran, who needlessly lost their lives at the hands of an impaired driver. By remembering them (there are a total of nine in AHP/DPS history), you will be reminded about how important it is for you to remove impaired drivers from the road. Listed below are all of the DPS/AHP officers Juan Cruz Floyd “Skip” Fink killed in the line-of-duty as a result of an impaired driver being on the road. • Officer Louis Cochran • Officer Johnny Garcia • Officer David Gabrielli • Sgt. John Blaser • Sgt. David Zesiger • Reserve Sgt. Mark Dryer • Officer Juan Cruz • Officer Floyd J. “Skip” Fink Chris Marano • Officer Christopher Marano Page 18 July/August 2011 The Digest Public outreach

DPS personnel and equipment attract crowds at the festive Coconino County Fair DPS personnel were a key part of a large, multi-agency law enforcement outreach effort at the 62nd annual Coconino County Fair in Flagstaff. The fair, which was attended by an estimated 45,000 people, took place September 2-5 at Ft. Tuhill County Park. Fair patrons had the opportunity to meet DPS employees at a large outreach booth that was also manned by personnel from the Flag- staff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. DPS had some of its attention-grabbing specialty equipment on display at the booth, including the agency’s 1992 Ford Mustang, the newly refurbished Roll-Over simulator, and a motorist assist truck. There was also a static display consisting of safety-related handouts and an area where people could tryout “Fatal Vision” goggles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A DPS sergeant talks with patrons near the large, multi-agency law enforcement outreach booth established at the recent Coconino County Fair; a volunteer DPS motorist assist driver operates the agency’s Roll-Over simulator for a small group of people attending the fair; a close-up view of DPS’s newly refurbished Roll-Over simulator; DPS personnel talk in front of the agency’s 1992 Ford Mustang that proved to be a real crowd pleaser while displayed at the Coconino County Fair. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 19

DPS Lt. Col. Jeff Raynor goes to jail Lt. Col. Jeff Raynor, who oversees DPS’s Technical Services Division, was “arrested” and subsequently “locked up” in jail on Thursday, August 25 in Phoenix. It was all part of the annual Muscular Distrophy Association (MDA) Lock-up. The unique community-wide event, which raised funds for people with neuromuscular diseases, required “arrestees” to reach out to their network of friends and associates to raise “bail,” all of which went to MDA. The money Raynor and other arrestees brought in during the Lock-up will ultimately help the MDA fund critical research that could lead to new treatments and possibly cures for neuromuscular diseases. The money raised during the Lock-up will also help fund support programs and special clinics for those struggling with neuromuscular diseases.

Unique September 11th Tribute On the tenth anniversary of the horrific September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, two DPS employees from the Tucson area participated in a 110-story “Tower Challenge” to honor the first responders who died that infamous day helping others. Over 130 first responders from throughout Arizona participated in the “Tower Challenge” that required participants to climb the stairs of a 17-story building in Tucson seven times. The grueling stair climb event, which raised money for the Wounded Warriors Foundation, was sponsored by the Tucson Police Department SWAT Team. The DPS employees who participated in the event were (from left in photo) DPS Officer David Kleinman and DPS Sgt. Marcy Cox. Standing next to the two in front of a Twin Towers replica at the event is a Tucson PD Officer. Page 20 July/August 2011 The Digest

Conference . . . Photo by Gary Keltz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 National Anthem after another posting of the colors by the Arizona DPS and Glen- dale PD Honor Guards. The keynote speaker at the dinner was Michael (Mick) Sayer from the Victoria Police Department in Australia. “Overall, the conference was a great success and provided attendees with an environment optimized for learning, intelligence sharing, and networking,” said DPS Sgt. Bart Massey. “It was an honor for DPS to host such a large and vitally important conference.” Editor’s note: Thanks for reading The Digest. If you have a story idea, please let Award presentation us know as soon as you can by DIAP/EPIC conference officials are shown here at the Renaissance Hotel and dialing (602) 223-2545 or sending Spa in Glendale congratulating one of the top award winners at the conference. an e-mail to [email protected] Several individuals and agencies were recognized at the recent conference for their success in overland criminal interdiction. DPS Officers were among those honored at the DIAP/EPIC conference Awards were handed out to those who excel at overland criminal interdiction During the 21st Annual DIAP/EPIC MVCI Training Conference in Glendale, several awards were presented to agencies as well as individuals. DPS was the recipient of some of those awards. The biggest honor DPS received at the conference was the “runner-up” award for the most productive agency in the U.S. concerning criminal interdiction involving commercial motor vehicles. Individual officers from DPS also received awards at the conference. Among those honored were DPS officers who received “Individual Excellence” awards, and one officer who was recognized for obtaining the largest illicit currency seizure last year (the seizure was just over $3 million). Five officers from around the country were nominated for the National Criminal Interdiction Officer of the Year. Two of the five nominees were from DPS. What follows is a comprehensive list of the major awards and honors handed out at the conference: The top 10 agencies in Commercial Vehicle Interdiction were recognized and DPS placed second, behind Texas. Largest Cocaine Seizure - Adam Sweaney, Texas DPS Largest Heroin Seizure - Doug Mertz, California Highway Patrol Largest Marijuana Seizure - Brian Livingston, Pennsylvania State Police Largest MDMA Seizure - Lee Rose, Kansas Highway Patrol Largest Meth Seizure - Joey Bales, Oklahoma District 2 Drug Task Force Largest Currency Seizure - Brian Rink, Iowa Vehicle Enforcement and Todd Bentley, Arizona DPS 2011 “Karl Culberson” Pipeline Instructor of the Year - Lane Thompson, Hoover Police Department 2011 “Dick Janora” Convoy Instructor of the Year - John Forrest, Texas Highway Patrol Team of the Year - Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D Networker of the Year - Charlton Martin, Alabama State Troopers Lifetime Achievement Awards - Dave Brooks, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tim Denny, Indiana State Police and Greg Miller, Pennsylvania State Police. 2011 EPIC Directors Award - Karl Culberson, DEA EPIC 2011 Individual Excellence Awards (Nominees for officer of the year) - Nick Mitchell, Arizona DPS, Bart Massey, Arizona DPS, Chuck Cannon, Texas DPS and Don Plunkett, Texas DPS. 2011 “Bob Thomasson” Criminal Interdiction Officer of the Year - Ken Haas, Iowa State Patrol The Digest July/August 2011 Page 21 Elks Lodge in Show Photo by John C. James, Jr. Low honors veteran DPS patrolman Group names the patrolman their “Officer of the Year”

Director Robert Halliday said he is looking forward to seeing DPS patrol cars and officers again in highway work zones and construction projects throughout the state. Dennis Milius Director Halliday issues statement to em- DPS Highway Patrol Officer Dennis Milius of Pinetop was recently named “Of- ployees about new contract with ADOT ficer of the Year” by Elks Lodge #2090 in Statement addresseses DPS’s long-sought-after return Show Low. to highway construction zone traffic control responsibility Milius, who joined DPS as an officer in 1999, received the honor at a small cer- Editor’s Note: The following is the While I am excited about this new emony on Sept. 7. text from a statement DPS Director development, it is important that we The Show Low Elks Lodge ultimately Robert Halliday issued to agency em- ensure the perception of all Depart- selected Milius for the award because dur- ployees in early September. ment officers and sergeants is posi- ing his 12 years of employment at DPS, he On Tuesday, September 6, I signed tive and professional while they are has performed his duties as a public ser- the contract with the Arizona Depart- engaged in any off-duty or secondary vant in stellar fashion. ment of Transportation (ADOT) that employment. More specifically, the Elks Lodge not- will ensure DPS will be utilized in all This is always the case but will be ed that besides being a natural leader and new work zone contracts and projects more significant in the coming months possessing a strong work ethic, Milius is a beginning in October. as we move back into work zones and highly productive officer. All major projects that have al- construction projects. During the past year with DPS, he has ready been contracted will be amend- It has been a lengthy and arduous spent 155 hours teaching classes and train- ed to reflect this change as well. challenge to return our Department to ing other officers in the White Mountain I feel this agreement is in the best work zone traffic control responsibil- area and statewide. interest of public safety and will ben- ity but I’m very pleased that we have In addition, the Elks Lodge noted that efit everyone involved. been able to come to an agreement Milius has spent 375 hours assisting other It costs taxpayers no more than with ADOT and move forward with agencies in the Navajo and Apache County the system used in recent years and the best course of action. areas. will reduce crashes and improve the I look forward to seeing our of- On top of that, the officer’s nomination overall safety and effectiveness of the ficers in work zones providing traffic for the award said he proved to be highly transportation system. and public safety services. productive while “working the road” in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Page 22 July/August 2011 The Digest - DPS Patrol Rifle Program - DPS begins training its officers on the AR15A3 rifle The Firearms Training Unit (FTU) at DPS has been extremely busy as of late training the agency’s sworn personnel on the use the Department’s new state-of-the-art patrol rifles. The new Colt AR15A3 rifles are becoming the agency’s standard issued firearm, along with the primary handgun for all sworn personnel. Gone are the days when DPS officers are issued shotguns for their patrol vehicles. The new rifles, which were rigorously tested and researched by the DPS Firearms Training Unit prior to being purchased by the agency, provide a wide array of law enforcement tactical options. The service rounds being issued for the rifles will easily penetrate vehicle doors, windshields, and various other barriers. This will enable DPS A DPS officer is shown here firing the Colt officers to utilize the patrol rifle in situations where shotguns AR15A3 rifle at one of the recent trainings put would have been utilized. However, unlike shotguns, the pa- on by the DPS Firearms Training Unit. trol rifles can be utilized in countless other tactical situations. In the end, the versatility of the weapon is expected to better meet the needs of the modern DPS patrol officer.

A group of sworn DPS personnel are shown here battling the heat at one of the agency’s recent training courses on the use of the Colt AR15A3 rifle. The rifle is becoming a standard-issued firearm at DPS. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 23 Jess Gutierrez retires from Department after 31 years of service Jess B. Gutierrez retired from DPS on June 30 after serving the agency for more than 31 years. Gutierrez began his career with DPS on July 22, 1979, as a Refrig- eration Technician. On July 24, 1981, he entered the Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy in Phoenix. Upon graduation, he was assigned to Highway Patrol District 3 - Petri- fied Forest. In addition to his regular duties, he served as a Field Training Officer and an active District In- structor for high-risk vehicle stops, radar and defensive tactics with the baton. He received a Letter of Com- mendation for his “initiative and Over the years good judgment” during a high- Jess Gutierrez as a rookie officer (left) and more recently (right). speed pursuit where shots were fired at DPS Officers by a suspect via UPS. 8,000 pounds of marijuana and 500 pounds in a stolen Taos County Sheriff’s patrol ve- The investigation led to the seizure of of cocaine. hicle in March 1986. the Brewery and all its assets. In addition to these impressive sta- He was also recognized by Highway Gutierrez also played the key role of tistics, his innovations in border narcotic Patrol Bureau Commander, Lt. Colonel “Hit Man” for a 2003 murder-for-hire case investigations and seizures led to the de- Larry Thompson, for saving the life of a in conjunction with the Graham County velopment of new investigative techniques fellow DPS Officer. Sheriff’s Office and Safford Police Depart- that will be utilized by other detectives for In October 1987, Gutierrez trans- ment. many years. ferred to Highway Patrol District 9 – Bis- His outstanding undercover work led During his career, Gutierrez was also bee where he continued to serve as a Field to the arrest of the suspects and saved the the recipient of several special honors and Training Officer and Instructor. life of the target. awards, including five Director’s Unit Ci- Additionally, he lent his highly devel- Over the course of his narcotics career, tations, the District 3 Officer of the Year oped investigative abilities and cooperative Gutierrez has seized over 75,000 pounds of Award, the Southern Narcotics Employee work ethic to the Bisbee Police Department marijuana and 1,000 pounds of cocaine. of The Year Award, and the B.P.O.E. Elks to solve a high-profile burglary. His largest single seizure contained Cochise County Officer of the Year Award. After three years, Gutierrez transferred to the Cochise County Investigations/Nar- launched a successful project to refurbish County fair . . . the Department’s Roll-Over simulator. cotics Unit and the Cochise County Border CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Alliance Group within the Criminal Inves- Not only were they able to secure tigations Bureau, where he completed his When worn, the goggles simulate generous sponsors who donated much- career. how vision and depth perception are sub- needed parts for the simulator, but they During this final assignment, he con- stantially impaired for persons who are also did all of the work taking it apart in ducted a wide variety of investigations in- intoxicated. order to replace and repair its mechanical cluding Narcotics, Fraud and Internal In- Most of the manpower coordination parts. vestigations for the Department and other for staffing the booth with DPS person- The trio also replaced the simulator’s external agencies. nel and equipment was spearheaded by Plexi Glass windows and repainted the Gutierrez also worked closely with DPS civilian volunteers Gary and Mike machine. This was all done at no cost to numerous law enforcement agencies in Co- Crosby. the Department. chise County and was cross-designated as Both are reserve motorist assist driv- Special thanks should go to DPS Sgt. a U.S. Customs Agent. ers from District 2 in Flagstaff. Brad Elliott for allocating resources and Most notably, he conducted a multi- Also assisting in the effort was Adam equipment so that thousands of people state narcotics investigation into Electric Matthews who is also a reserve motorist could meet the DPS employees, sworn Dave’s Brewery in Bisbee where the own- assist driver from Flagstaff. and civilian, who participated in the pop- er was shipping marijuana to the east coast Prior to the fair, all three of them ular outreach booth at the fair. Page 24 July/August 2011 The Digest Test your Something is not right skills See if you can find the differences in these two pictures in less than 90 seconds. There are only four differences (they will probably be pretty hard for you to find this time). The differences are revealed on page 27 for your piece of mind. Only spend a few minutes on this.

Hanging Out While checking on some DPS communications equipment located atop Signal Peak recently, a DPS Telecommunications Technician found this fuzzy little guy taking a nap on an electric contactor piece that was part of the equipment he was inspecting. It seemed to be enjoying the company of a nearby ladybug. The sighting was just one of many interesting sight- ings DPS Telecommunications Technicians made this past summer while traveling to and/or working on the agency’s mountain-top communications equipment statewide. Also observed near DPS’s mountain-top communications equipment this past summer were large rattlesnakes. The Digest July/August 2011 Page 25 Letters

Dear Director Halliday: As I approached the wreck site, I I would like to extend my sincere ap- saw numerous Highway Patrol person- preciation on behalf of the Yuma Sector nel, Arizona Department of Transportation Border Patrol and the Rojas and Clark fam- (ADOT) officials, and a crew and officials ilies for all the time and effort your office of the Arizona Livestock Board. dedicated to us in the wake of the deaths of After a quick survey with my heavy Border Patrol Agents Rojas and Clark. wrecker driver, we jointly determined that Our agents commended your officers we could lift and winch the trailer simul- for their assistance in the planning and taneously up the embankment to level coordinating of all the duties and events ground to facilitate unloading the livestock. surrounding the funerals and memorial ser- A “meeting of the minds” lasted just vice. a minute. Time was of the essence for the Your department assisted in a variety surviving cattle. Every group had its own of ways including having the lead role in assignment. the motorcade processions between Yuma The Highway Patrol and ADOT crews and El Paso. These contributions played an “In a law enforcement provided traffic control and secured the integral role in allowing us to pay due dili- site for all workers’ safety. The livestock gence in the area of tribute to our agents. family, the loss of one officials called upon local ranchers who In a law enforcement family, the loss brought a half dozen horses and riders of one of our own in the line-of-duty is al- of our own in the along with portable fence panels to contain ways a test of our mettle. I believe we ren- the cows on this steep downhill grade of dered proper honors to our fallen. line-of-duty is always mountainous roadway. In doing so, we leave unquestioned, a test of our mettle. I While the horseback riders, ADOT the extent of our resolve to honor the sac- crew, livestock officials and Highway Pa- rifices made by our agents for this country. believe we rendered trol officers set up a perimeter fence at the Thank you for helping us do this for Agents end of the rolled over trailer, the wrecker Rojas and Clark. proper honors to our crews positioned their truck rigs and got Please offer my commendation and ready to start the pull up the embankment. gratitude to your Honor Guard Officers fallen.” The cattle hauler took out about 600 Michael Leifeste, Eddie Simpson and Neil feet of guardrail and posts near the right Williamson for their efforts during the me- In our opinion, this six-mile stretch of lane and the concrete k-rail had been the morial service. downhill travel through the mountains is barrier against the mountain off the left Again, thank you on behalf of the one of the most dangerous in Arizona. Our lane. This left very little room for wreck- Clark and Rojas families, and the men and heavy wrecker driver from north Phoenix ers to maneuver and set up for the winching women of the U.S. Border Patrol. was dispatched and was the first on-scene process. Stephen Martin from our organization. Since the bulk of the weight had settled As soon as he arrived, he surveyed on the downside of the trailer, the wrecker Chief Patrol Agent the wreck and determined what equipment crew’s goal was to bring it up slowly to pre- U.S. Customs and Border would be needed. serve what was left of the passenger side He realized the challenge was way be- and roof. Hopefully, this technique would Protection, Yuma Sector yond the capabilities of one heavy wrecker prevent any cows from falling over a 300- and one operator. He then called me, the foot canyon wall. Dear Director Halliday: company scene supervisor, who coordi- One wrecker rigged a strap around the On April 1, 2011, at 3:46 a.m., our nates all additional equipment and person- trailer to hold it in place with the second dispatch center received a call from your nel needed at a scene. winch to assist the pull up hill. A sec- agency informing us that a cattle truck had In his conversation he stated, “I think ond wrecker had both cables affixed to rolled over on southbound Interstate 17 at we can save some of the livestock if we act the frame and tandem axles. The first at- milepost 250, over the embankment. quickly.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Page 26 July/August 2011 The Digest Letters . . “Another heavy op- found myself at a complete loss on May CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 5. While traveling from Phoenix to Tempe on what was supposed to be a quick errand tempt to lift and pull snapped two half-inch erator secured cut- I heard a thud followed by another awful chains. An immediate re-rig of heavier noise. chains took place and the winching process ting torches (standard I was en route via the I-10 and broke resumed. equipment in our down right where the onramp to the I-17 When the trailer was on level ground, connects. The sound was that of not only all livestock personnel, horsemen, High- heavy trucks) and be- a flat tire but also a tire that had come off way Patrol officers and ADOT crews were straight to the rim. in position to open the doors and release gan to assist in open- Because we have AAA insurance we the animals that survived. Not so quick. are compelled by Auto Club Company The doorframes were bent and the roll- ing the door. The Policy to also purchase their AAA card for up style doors would not budge. The lead emergency roadside service. It turns out heavy wrecker driver, our first responder, work was being done that because the car only has my husband’s ran to his truck and secured a chop saw name on it, I am not entitled to use the card. grinder and went to work cutting the door. at a frantic pace in Please understand that it only took Another heavy operator secured cut- order to free the re- AAA a half hour to figure this out and that ting torches (standard equipment in our culminated in the depletion of my available heavy trucks) and began to assist in open- maining livestock that cell phone minutes. My only recourse was ing the door. The work was being done at to use my cell phone to contact 911 who a frantic pace in order to free the remaining survived.” then connected me with DPS. livestock that survived. In closing I want to thank you for hav- As the door was opened, several cows Facility. ing such a nice, helpful and courteous offi- exited at a slow walk. They were severely Unique Heavy Recovery is the largest cer in your service and I am blessed to have stressed and walked with a wobble next to heavy-duty service provider for the Arizo- made his acquaintance. He was not only a the horseman into the holding pens. Sev- na Department of Public Safety. The com- gigantic help to me by putting himself in eral dead cows had to be winched out of pany prides itself in having the knowledge- harm’s way while changing my tire, but a the trailer to make room for the survivors able ownership, management, experienced comfort as well when I found myself in a to pass. personnel and diversified fleet of equip- most uncomfortable situation. After loading the survivors in local ment to handle the challenges it faces daily. Bonnie Standard ranchers’ stock trailers and removing the Unique Heavy Recovery would like fence panels, the highway was opened for to recognize and thank the following enti- Peoria, AZ one lane of traffic. This allowed recovery ties and individuals who made up the team crews to begin the livestock transfer of who safely and successfully completed dead cows from the damaged trailer to an- Milius . . . this task: DPS Highway Patrol Division, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 other transport. ADOT, Arizona Livestock Board Officials, All heavy duty towing companies need Rangers and Ranch Hands, Waste Manage- Show Low/White Mountain area. to know that the Waste Management Bag- ment Northwest Regional Landfill, Unique During the past year, for example, sters advertised on television make great Heavy Recovery and the news media. Milius conducted 767 violator stops, in- livestock body bags and wreck site removal vestigated 34 collisions, and inspected containers. Tim Dietz 26 commercial vehicles. While the livestock roundup and trans- Unique Heavy Recovery He also made 41 arrests (36 of fer of perished cows came to a conclusion, which were made for driving under the heavy wreckers moved into place to end Phoenix, AZ influence). roll the tractor and trailer. The highway’s Milius also holds specialty certifica- one-lane traffic was again shut down brief- Dear Director Halliday: tions in the areas of Field Training, RA- ly during the up-righting process to prevent This letter is written in praise of DPS DAR Instruction, Field Sobriety Testing any danger of flying debris. Officer Neil Osborn, whom I had the honor Instruction, Drug Recognition Expert The tractor-trailer combination was re- of meeting on May 5, 2011, under difficult Instruction, Collision Investigation Re- moved from the wreck site to allow cleanup circumstances. construction and Law Enforcement Phle- personnel to apply absorbent for the light Following a most difficult year in botomy. petroleum spills and livestock body fluids. 2010, my family and I are in the process of “Patrolman Dennis Milius is a very The unit hauling the carcasses in bags rebuilding from the bottom up financially, valuable asset to the Department of Pub- went straight to the regional landfill at the and because of this we slashed our budget lic Safety and the White Mountain com- direction of the Arizona Livestock Board to the bone following my husband’s lay off munity,” reads his award-winning nomi- official and the wreckage was towed to our in July 2010. nation for Elks Lodge #2090 Officer of north Phoenix Law Enforcement Impound In part due to these circumstances I the Year. 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Computer Coordinator Zachary, the grandson of DPS Retiree Robert Stocksdale, passed Inside DPS Reynolds, Kelly L., 7300, Publica- away on July 23. tions Support Specialist 40 Years of Service Melva R. Walker, the mother-in- Lawwill-Jereb, Deborah L., 877, Rolland-Keith, Brewster, 7290, law of DPS employee Nate Moore, Fingerprint Technician Audio/Visual Forensic Analyst passed away on Aug. 3.

30 Years of Service Trimbell, Julie A., 5754, Human Lorraine Knowlton, the mother Dryer, Marie C., 3064, AZ POST Resources Supervisor of Roadside Motorist Assistant Program Administrator George Knowlton and grandmother Tschupp, Christopher K., 5418, of Senior Police Communications Figueroa, Ramon R., 3081, Cap- Computer Forensics Analyst Dispatcher Anna Baum, passed tain away on Aug. 15. Wietecha, Thomas W., 7087, Of- Hahs, William F., 3065, Officer ficer The mother of retired Sergeant and current Sworn Reserve Tom Kern Parkans, Dick S., 3077, Photo- Retirements passed away peacefully during the graphic Specialist Ceballos-Delap, Rebecca, 3207, night of August 30, 2011, in King- Police Communications Supervisor man, Arizona. Vandenberg, Van E., 3080, Fleet Service Supervisor Ellington, John W., 4458, Officer Challenge . . . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 20 Years of Service Fimbres, Jose M., 3082, Officer How does the designated-driver chal- Chruscinski, Kenneth J., 4559, lenge work? Officer Fritts, Mark J., 5464, RMIN Field Services Manager DPS is an integral part of the program Melendez, Chris E., 4558, Ser- that involves each baseball team asking geant II Gutierrez, Jess B., 2505, Officer their fans to pledge to be designated drivers during each team’s home games this New Employees Irvine, Lewis G., 4445, Auto/Motor- season. Elman, Peter F., 7316, Police Com- cycle Technician At the end of the season, that team that munications Dispatcher has signed up the most designated drivers McCarthy, Gary L., 6962, Officer at their stadium will be declared the winner. Mcmahan-Adler, Jamie L., 7315, DPS supports the program by hav- Police Communications Dispatcher Moreno, Lupe U., 4354, Criminal ing some of its uniformed officers present Records Specialist at the sign-up booth during each Arizona Underwood, Marcia L., 7313, Criminal Intelligence Analyst Pierce, Jeffery L., 5279, RMIN Diamondbacks game. The officers help Deputy Director draw attention to the booth where they can Zellers, Charles G., 7314, Criminal encourage people to pledge to be a desig- Intelligence Analyst Puruleski, Dennis R., 4634, Evi- nated driver so they can bring their group dence Custodian home safely from the game if alcohol is Departures consumed. Biebrich Jr, Valentine, 3831, RMIN Smith, Patrick D., 4197, Officer Fans make their pledge by signing Admin Services Manager a large inflatable baseball at the sign-up Vinson, John E., 5265, RMIN booth inside the stadium. Every fan that Craven, Rachael, 7308, Intelli- Director makes a pledge is carefully counted so that gence Research Specialist the true winner of the competition can be Deaths Grim, Jonathan P., 7081, Officer Retired DPS employee Philana crowned at the end of the season. Duprey-Riherd passed away on Klopp, David A., 6309, Computer July 14. Photo contest answers Forensics Analyst 1. The white wire crosses under the black Dana Yount, the brother of DPS wire in one photo and above the black wire Kobe, John C., 6742, Human Re- employee Emily Ryan, passed in another. 2. The small hole near the away on July 19. black wire in the far upper-right corner of sources Analyst the photo has disappeared in one photo. 3. Some of the text on the red wire that Muhammad, Brian C., 7283, Com- Paul Leroy Nelson, the father of runs to the far upper-right corner of the puter Programmer Analyst DPS Officer Ken Nelson and the photo has disappeared. 4. There is a new grandfather to DPS Officer Doug smudge of brown dirt on the metal very Rawleigh, Brett A., 5334, Personal Jennings, passed away on July 20. close to the bottom-left corner of the photo. Page 28 July/August 2011 The Digest

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ P.O. Box 6638 Phoenix, AZ 85005 PERMIT NO 03948

Down the Highways

August 1976 volver Championships conducted in Camp lowing day. After a forced entry into the Under DPS Director Vern Hoy, re- Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 30. Several competi- room, officers found that the two were try- organization of the Department into a five- tors participated in the event sponsored by ing to flush the meth down the toilet. They bureau concept became effective Aug. 1. the National Rifle Association. were unsuccessful and the officers forcibly Lt. Col. Carroll Pennington will head Glenn and Crawford, who used opened the door and confiscated the meth the Highway Patrol Bureau while Lt. Col. .38-caliber revolvers en route to their title, along with $560 in cash. Both were ar- Larry Thompson will be in charge of the are assigned to the DPS Armory. rested. Criminal Investigations Bureau. Lt. Col. August 1991 July 2001 Richard Shafer was named chief of the Ad- DPS Lt. Col. David St. John, CIB While patrolling State Route 85 about ministration Bureau while Bernard Flood assistant director, was selected by Ari- 15 miles north of Gila Bend July 31, DPS and Lt. Col. William Arthur hold similar zona Gov. Fife Symington to head Project Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Baum attempt- positions in the Telecommunications and SLIM, a program aimed at trimming fat in ed to stop a northbound 1991 Ford Explorer Service Bureaus. state government. for following too closely. The driver then July 1981 Project SLIM (Statewide Long-term drove the vehicle off the roadway through a Following a brief standoff, DPS High- Improved Management) was created by right-of-way fence. After coming to a stop, way Patrol Officer Jack Lane arrested a Symington shortly after he took office. St. the driver and passenger took off on foot man suspected of stabbing and killing an- John expects the assignment to last 12 to leaving behind 435 pounds of marijuana other man at an Interstate 8 rest stop about 18 months. inside the vehicle. four miles east of Gila Bend July 6. During St. John’s absence, Maj. Norm A short time later DPS Highway Pa- A witness reported the stabbing to Beasley will be acting assistant director of trol Officer Jeff Williamson apprehended DPS communications who dispatched Offi- CIB. Beasley was the bureau’s chief of the passenger while a canine from the De- cers Lane and Gerard Navarro. Lane spot- staff under St. John. partment of Corrections helped locate the ted the suspect at another rest stop about 30 July 1996 driver. U.S. Customs advised the DPS offi- miles east of Gila Bend. On July 11, DPS Sgt. Larry Lizarraga cers that the Explorer was part of a convoy When Lane approached the rest area, of the Phoenix General Narcotics Unit re- of six sport utility vehicles that illegally the suspect returned to his car and was ceived information that two subjects from crossed the U.S./Mexico border west of about to leave. When Lane drove into the Florida had arrived in Phoenix with more Lukeville. rest area, the suspect stopped his vehicle than $20,000 in cash to be used for the pur- The other five vehicles, Customs and exited. pose of purchasing two pounds of meth. agents said, turned around when DPS be- When it appeared that the suspect was DPS officers located the pair at a Phoe- gan pursuing the Explorer. Three of those going to run into some nearby hills, Lane nix motel. After confronting them, the two vehicles got stuck in the desert while the leveled his shotgun and ordered the man to admitted that they were in Phoenix to pur- remaining two were stopped by officers stop. The suspect obeyed the command. chase meth from two California men. from the U.S. Border Patrol and the Na- August 1986 The two were arrested and the $20,000 tional Park Service. Arizona DPS Officers Frank Glenn was seized. As for the California men, Customs agents said nearly 2,000 and Charles Crawford captured the two- Lizarraga said officers served a search war- pounds of marijuana was found inside man team title at the National Police Re- rant at a downtown Phoenix motel the fol- those five SUVs.