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Volume 31, Number 4 The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342) Creative Services . . . . . Rebekah Brownson
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ith the year end and the onset of winter, the short days and long nights, makes me reflect on the past year. Have I accomplished my goals and am I proud of what has become of 2015? I can honestly say that I am. Now I may not have been able to stick to the strict diet and exercise I yearn to keep each and every year, but the accomplishments I have made keep me content of success and that is very important to me. We have had so many wonderful stories this year and my absolute favorite part is being involved in so many of them. I’m very thankful for the Carmel Fire Department for allowing me to take part in their educational and adventurous day with kids of all ages. Even my oldest daughter got to take part in the festivities and she absolutely loved it! I’m also thrilled that I got to visit Vohne Liche Kennels and witness some of the action of these K-9’s in training. It was a wonderful experience for me and I’m so pleased with all the things I have taken in along the way. I hope everyone is looking forward to the New Year, and remember don’t make resolutions you know you’re not going to keep. It will make you feel better if you set achievable goals. So eat that piece of cake, just eat half and if you only have 15 minutes for a workout, do it because something is always better than nothing. As always, please contact your local agent if you wish to submit items for the next PFIA Protector. You may also send items directly to me at rbrownson@pfia.net. I’m always looking for new stories, so please send in as much as you’d like. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (317) 581-1913. Editor/Creative Designer
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13 KYLE COUTU 5K Honoring Marine Kyle Coutu who was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom. 16 A LONG WALK FOR VETERANS David Roth walks across the country to help raise money for veterans and their families. 20 GROWING UP IN A POLICE FAMILY Hear from some of our PFIA agents what it was like growing up in a police family. There are some advantages and disadvantages to it.
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suspect’s gunfire in both legs, causing him to fall While serving as memto the ground but continbers of the City of Troy ued to engage the susPolice Department Patrol pect, even after having Division, Third Platoon, sustained severe injury. on August 22, 2015, Klein had exited his HA E M Officers Chad Klein & L L of FA vehicle and assumed a Joshua Comitale were tactical position. Comitdispatched to a location ale, in the midst of chaos, in North Troy for an was able to identify and attempted carjacking, where a firearm had been disseek temporary safey between two parked vehicles. played. A detailed description of the armed suspect Under great stress, Officers Klein and Comitale were was provided at the time of dispatch. During the able to radio their location, physical conditions and patrol response, Officer Comitale located a suspect the condition of the suspect to responding patrol in the area meeting the description of the described units. Comitale was also able to begin to address his suspect, communicating this information to Officer injuries using tactical critical care training and equipment. Klein, after being wounded, assisted additional responding officers in the apprehension of the suspect. The suspect was disarmed by responding patrol units but continued to physically fight those backup officers who were eventually able to secure the suspect. Both Officers Klein and Comitale spent the next several days admitted in the hospital. Both officers continue the long road of recovery, supported by their families and the members of the City of Troy Police Department. These officers were tasked with responding to a violent act committed within the confines of the city they are sworn to protect. They acted with alert initiative when identifying the suspect of the incident and organizing an adequate response to the suspect’s actions. Officers Klein and Comitale experienced great personal risk of serious physical Klein. Both began to organize an operational plan to injury or death, thereby taking the extra step beyond continue their investigation. The suspect began evaroutine police duty in excelling themselves and the sive tactics, in order to elude the responding police police profession. officers. As Comital exited his vehicle to contact the suspect, the suspect fled on foot. As he communiZero Visibility cated his location and his direction of pursuit, Klein The Scranton Fire Department was dispatched for a redirected turning on a local street. The suspect ran report of smoke in a seven-story former cold storage in close proximity to Klein’s patrol vehicle, shootwarehouse with brick masonry construction, built in ing him at point blank range in the shoulder. Klein the 1880s. The current owners had repurposed the was seriously wounded but maintained control of structure to store tires and were finishing up taking his vehicle and was able to park it a short distance delivery of 30,000 new snow tires when an employee away. As Comitale returned fire at the suspect, noticed smoke in the freight elevator shaft. The crews the suspect fell to the ground and lay in the street had a difficult time locating the source of the smoke, continuing to fire at Comitale. He was struck by the as the building had no stairwell and only ladders
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affixed to the walls with hatches between floors. Because the structure was built as a cold storage warehouse, there were a very limited number of access points for the source of ever increasing smoke conditions. Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins and Private Al Taylor of Engine Co. 4, Lieutenant Joe Chesek and Private Joe Coronitti of Engine Co. 2 entered the structure. After searching with no positive result, they decided to exit the building as their air supply was diminishing. As they retreated following a hand line, they discovered that tires had fallen from their storage rack blocking their escape. As they moved tires out of the way, more tires were falling blocking their path out. Not wanting to leave the security of the hand line, a mayday was transmitted by the crew. As the RIT team was responding from their designated staging point, Chauffeur John Rivers, who was standing by the new entry point, donned his SCBA, tied off some rope and proceeded into the structure. Rivers called out to the crew and used his hand light in a near zero visibility condition to see if he could locate them. Over a very short distance, Rivers was able to make contact with the trapped crew, now perilously low on air, and lead them out of
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Close to Home On August 4, 2015 Firefighter Derek Lopez, after working a 24-hour shift, was returning home to be with his wife and two daughters. When he observed smoke in the area, he followed the smoke to a 3 ½ story occupied residential structure. He noticed heavy fire on the 3rd floor/roof area of the structure. He phoned the alarm in to give the building location and to confirm a working occupied building fire. He noticed the front door was open and proceeded to the 3rd floor where he encountered two on duty Providence police officers and a heavy smoke condition. He then proceeded to remove four occupants to safety, while descending checking the 2nd and 1st floors. Once outside Firefighter Lopez was informed of an occupant living in the basement so he made his way to the rear of the building where he alerted the occupant and guided him to safety. What a great effort for Firefighter Lopez to help without hesitation to save the occupants.
Kitchen Fire Branford Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a kitchen fire, which more frequently than not, turns out to be a pot on the stove or other minor fire event. Often you can hear it in the dispatcher’s voice, the slightly more seriousness or excited announcement that says, “You’re going to work”. There was nothing in his voice to indicate to this department that what they were about to face was not routine. Just a little before 4:00 a.m. is a somewhat unusual hour to be cooking so thinking this was continued on page 9 Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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The Troy Police Cadet Post 4102 is a not for profit organization overseen by sworn members of the Troy Police Department. The post consists of youth between the ages of 14-21 who have a vested interest in a career in law enforcement, and who volunteer their time to assist the police department in its everyday operations. The youth attend classes, partake in training and assist the department in both small and large-scale community events. They also ride along with the members of the department. All of these activities are done with the cadets in full uniform. The Troy Police Cadet Post 4102 would like to thank PFIA and Officer Christopher Parker for the generous donation for five new complete uniforms for the five new cadets the police department recently accepted.
Dodge ball Benefit at Kitty Hawk Golf Course: Moraine Dodge ball Benefit at Kitty Hawk Golf Course: Fire Department came in 5th place. Washington Township Fire Department came in 2nd place. Left to right: FF Jacob Warner, Lt. Tobey Matheney, Left to right: Jordan Kidd, Ed Kuzminski, Brandon FF Josh Wilson, Lt. Gary Rettig, FF Shanghai Calhoun, Rentz, Andrew Fehskens, Adam Watson, Calab Godin. and FF Ericka Stites.
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On August 24, 2015 the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association hosted its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Brierwood Country Club in Hamburg, NY. Proceeds from the tournament were to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. Over the last two years the Buffalo PBA was able to present the Ronald McDonald House of WNY with over $11,000. These funds go a long way to help this most valuable organization continue to provide great services to the people of WNY. PFIA purchased two hole sponsorships and donated two gifts for the basket raffle. Pictured below are some of this years participants.
Pictured: Buffalo PD Detective Carmen Clark, Police Officer Frank Gizzo, and Detective Tony LaPiana.
Pictured: Alex Bauer, Buffalo PD Detective Paul Barba and Police Officer Jim Hummel.
The Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club based in Merrillville, Indiana hosted a benefit ride for Officer Mike Brazil’s daughter, Emerly, who is suffering from Retts Syndrome. Dominick De Pinto rode all the way from New Jersey for the benefit. Pictured: Officer Mike Brazil and PFIA agent, Dominick De Pinto.
New Orleans Fire Fighters Athletic Club Golf Tournament sponsored by PFIA. Left to right: Micky Bourgious, ABM Fluffy Melancon, ABM Alan Melancon, and Jamie Lampard. Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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Newark Fire Department’s Annual Blaze on the Beach at Bar Anticipation in Belmar, NJ. July 13, 2015. Money raised this year went to a brother’s son who is battling cancer. PFIA was there again as one of the sponsors. Left to right: Captain Danny Farrell; Retired, B/C Damian Emerick; PFIA Director/ Account Representative and Retired Captain, Ed Griffith; B/C Al Carlucci, FF Anthony Campos.
On August 28, 2015, the Newark, NJ Fire Dept. had it’s 18th Annual FF Michael DeLane Day at the Races. Held at Monmouth Park Race Track. This event raises funds for Wounded Warriors, and toys for children in the hospital at Christmas time. PFIA was there as a sponsor. FF Michael DeLane was tragically killed in the line of duty, and this event is held in his honor. Left to right: Mike’s cousin, B/C Jerry DeLane; PFIA Director and Retired Captain, Ed Griffith; B/C Steve Deceuster; and Retired B/C Damian Emerick. Jim Snyder and Mike Carrigan held their own “Heating up Summer” contest by offering a drawing for a PFIA logo watch to anyone that filled out a free ticket and reviewed their insurance with Jim and Mike. The Co-op had 394 firefighters, sheriff and police officers participate. What a great event and the winner was, Denver Fire Fighter Morgan Thomas, Stationed at 6C.
Dayton Fire Department Golf Tournament at Kitty Hawk Golf Course: Left to right: Representing Moraine FD: Lt. Steve Sage, Bill Richardson, Lt. Ed Kuzminski all of Washington Twp. FD & Richmond FD Brian Benedict.
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Fairborn FD Cancer Awareness
Fairborn FD training on motor vehicle extrication
Buffalo, New York police officers giving back to their community. Buffalo PD Officer Lucia Esquilin (pictured) and Buffalo PD Officer Patrick Baggott of C District are two fine examples of police officers that care about the community they serve and protect everyday. They teamed up with WNY Heroes and a local radio station, WYRK, to help some local veterans families have a Merry Christmas this year for the annual “Adopt-A-Veteran for Christmas 2015” fundraiser. With the generosity of fellow BPD members and a donation from PFIA, many families of veterans in the western New York area will have a very Merry Christmas this year.
Fairborn Ohio Fire Department. Left to right: Firefighter/Medic John Howard, Firefighter/Medic Nick Brock Pictures taken by Meghan Howard. (FF two and three unknown)
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911 Slugfest event is an amateur boxing competition between central Indiana’s bravest police officers and finest firefighters. Kurt Spivey representing the 911 Slugfest and MakeA-Wish Foundation logos along with several others. Pictured: President of PFIA, Mark Kemp along with Kurt Spivey.
Myles Christie presents a check and a plaque to Patrick Cullinan, President of the Police Benevolent Association of Georgia, Inc. CSRA Chapter for Race for the Fallen Glow Run.
Autism 5K Run sponsored by PFIA agent Don Trejbal. Artwork created by a talented autistic child showing their appreciation. Pictured: Tom Clines, Mark Kemp, Don Trejbal, and Pete Episcopo. FF Thornton, Lt. Morris, Sgt. Christie and Sgt. Gilchrist talk fire safety with the first graders at Hephzibah Elementary.
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Read more about Firefighter Terenzio in the Heroes Hall of Fame section in the Fall 2015 issue of The Protector on page 5.
Left to Right: Chief of Department Peter Brown, Firefighter Rocco Terenzio, and Deputy Chief Pat Tripodi, PFIA/ABM. Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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Thomas LaValley - August 5, 2015 Shreveport Police Department (LA) 4-year veteran Police Officer Thomas LaValley was shot and killed when he and several other officers responded to a domestic violence call involving a man threatening other family members with a gun. When officers arrived at the home in the Queensborough area, the subject opened fire. Officer LaValley was struck multiple times. He was transported to University Health where he succumbed to his wounds. The subject fled the scene, but was apprehended the next day. He was also wanted for a shooting that occurred approximately three weeks earlier. Larry J. Leggio - October 12, 2015 Kansas City Fire Department (MO) 17-year veteran and
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John V. Mesh - October 12, 2015 Kansas City Fire Department (MO) 13-year veteran Fire Apparatus Operator Larry J. Leggio and Firefighter John V. Mesh died from injuries sustained in a structural collapse while working at the scene of an apartment building fire. Multiple units were dispatched on initial calls that indicated fire visible from the structure; additional units were dispatched as the incident escalated, with a full second alarm requested shortly after arrival. Tactical assignments were made, including establishing a Rapid Intervention Team, and crews began operating to effect fire suppression and occupant rescue, rescuing multiple occupants by ladder prior to deteriorating conditions and forcing a shift to defensive operations. Evacuation was ordered and hours later, a collapse was reported on the east side of the building. Two mayday calls were received from the collapse area, indicating firefighters in urgent distress; four firefighters were reported trapped by the collapse. The Rapid Intervention Team witnessed the collapse and held their ground for no more than 10 seconds until command ordered them to effect the rescue. They located, uncovered and removed several
firefighters from the immediate area. The first ambulance, transporting a firefighter, arrived at Truman Medical Center. A second emergency transport left the scene with both Fire Apparatus Operator Leggio and Firefighter Mesh. They were pronounced dead at the hospital after paramedics, nurses and doctors had attempted to revive them. A third firefighter was transported to University of Kansas Medical Center and a fourth transported non-emergency to St. Luke’s Hospital. Steven Vincent - August 24, 2015 Louisiana State Police (LA) 24-year veteran Senior Trooper Steven Vincent was shot and killed while checking on a vehicle that was being operated by a suspected intoxicated driver. Trooper Vincent was on patrol when he spotted a vehicle from a previous reckless driving report. The vehicle in question had driven off the road and was stuck in a ditch. Trooper Vincent approached the vehicle and began speaking with the occupant and then ordered him to exit the vehicle. The male exited the vehicle with a sawed off shotgun in his hand and opened fire, striking Trooper Vincent in the head. The man then taunted Trooper Vincent as he lay on the ground mortally wounded. A passing motorist witnessed the incident, stopped his vehicle and tackled the subject. He then wrestled the shotgun away from the man while additional civilians stopped to assist, utilized Trooper Vincent’s handcuffs to cuff and take the subject into custody. They then called for assistance and rendered aid to Trooper Vincent. Trooper Vincent was taken to Lake Charles Hospital where he died the next day from his wounds.
Chad H. Wolf - August 28, 2015 Michigan State Police (MI) 7-year veteran Trooper Chad Wolf was killed when a vehicle struck his motorcycle. Trooper Wolf was on motorcycle patrol and traveling northbound in the right lane of the highway, when a vehicle towing an empty trailer traveling in the left lane quickly changed lanes in an attempt to access the entrance ramp. As the vehicle changed lanes, it struck Trooper Wolf’s motorcycle. Trooper Wolf was dragged for several miles before the driver pulled over at a rest area. The driver of the vehicle that struck Trooper Wolf cooperated with the investigation and was released without charges. Darren H. Goforth - August 28, 2015 Harris County Sheriff’s Office (TX) 10-year veteran Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth was shot and killed from ambush while pumping gas into his patrol car at a commercial gas station. Deputy Goforth was on patrol and had completed an assignment at the scene of a vehicle collision. He went to a local gas station to fuel his patrol car. As Deputy Goforth stood next to his patrol car filling it with fuel, a male subject walked up behind him and fired multiple shots. After Deputy Goforth fell to the ground, the subject shot him several more times before fleeing the scene in a pickup truck. The subject was apprehended the next day following a massive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies from around the Harris County and Houston area. He was charged with capital murder. continued on next page
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The subject was arrested by the other Marlin police officer and a Temple Police Department officer took the man into custody. Chief Allen was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital where he remained until succumbing to the wound on November 10, 2015.
Dennis Rodeman - September 9, 2015 Lansing Fire Department (MI) 7-year veteran Lansing Firefighter Dennis Rodeman died from injuries when he was hit by a truck while collecting donations for a “Fill the Boot” fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. Lansing police say Rodeman had some sort of confrontation with the man in a truck. The truck drove off then circled back and hit Rodeman. Rodeman was transported to Sparrow Hospital where he passed away from the injuries he sustained in the collision. A 22-year-old suspect is being held on charges of leaving the scene, fleeing, and eluding. Darrell Allen - November 10, 2015 Marlin Police Department (TX) 21-year veteran Chief of Police Darrell Allen succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 10 days earlier while struggling with a subject inside of a club in Temple, Texas. Chief Allen and another Marlin Police Department officer were working a secondary employment assignment at the club when Chief Allen attempted to arrest a subject for creating a disturbance. The man produced a handgun and shot Chief Allen in the face as the two struggled.
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Seasons change and songs do fade. Death can never be detached in our fate; Don’t worry we will meet them someday, In Heaven where eternal happiness stay.
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n June 7, 2015 firefighters from Rhode Island and Massachusetts participated in a 5K-road race at Slater Park in Pawtucket, RI. This event was in the honor of Marine Kyle Coutu, who was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom. What made this 5K unique was the fact that all the firefighters wore full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while participating in the road race. The firefighters decided to show support to Kyle and all our troops who have to wear their equipment and body armor in temperatures of sometimes 100+ degrees to protect our freedom. A member of the Providence, RI Police Department and a marine, played the bagpipes at the start of the race. A friendly competition was developed between all the firefighters to see who could last the greatest amount of time while breathing from their SCBA before it ran completely out. The winner lasted 40 minutes and 39 seconds. It was a wonderful day for a great cause while enjoying the camaraderie of brother firefighters and honoring one of our local marines.
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From Rhode Island: Pawtucket, Cumberland, North Kingstown, Narragansett, West Warwick, & Westport, MA Story and photos submitted by: West Warwick Firefighter and PFIA member, Eric M. Norberg.
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he Alternative™ will be the next big thing just as TASERs, pepperfilled bullets, and stun grenades were in previous years. This new technology will have its loopholes just as everything else does. Nothing is going to be perfect, nothing ever is but Alternative Ballistics was developed to fill the void in lethal force situations. Which until
now could only be addressed with a firearm. With a high concern of the number of deaths of citizens, a new lethal force option would have been preferred but not readily available. The Alternative™ could be an effective solution to lethal situations. Guns have protected officers in the past, but not all officers have shot people, which mean not all officers have been put in a life-threatening situation. Unless you have been in a life-threatening situation, you can’t necessarily say what you would have done in that particular situation. I see so many people putting their two cents worth in about the police incidents going on in the United States and can’t help but to think every situation is different and no one can technically express their reaction, because every reaction would probably be slightly different. Our brains are very unique organs with more than 100 billion nerve cells that comprise an intricate network
of communications. It is the starting point of everything we sense, think and do. Some of these communications lead to conscious thought and action, while others produce autonomic responses. The fear response is almost entirely autonomic: We don’t consciously trigger it or even know what’s going on until it has run its course. The Alternative™ will be a very valuable tool but won’t always be able to be used in spur of the moment situations. The product itself only weighs about 2 ounces and sits in a small pouch on their duty belt. It mounts to the top of an officer’s weapon and can be used if the officer feels it’s an appropriate moment for lethal force. It is made of a specially designed alloy that allows the bullet to embed itself inside
from the weapon, allowing it to be returned to normal operation for follow-up shots with live rounds if necessary. The Alternative™ is extremely accurate. Studies show sub 1-inch groups at the maximum effective range of 30 feet. The blunt force energy delivered by The Alternative™ is very consistent since the fired bullet propels it. There are so many stories with mentally unstable people or someone on drugs that I believe this device would benefit the situation. For example, if officers show up to a home of an individual that has schizophrenia. If that person endangers the officer for whatever reason; these are the cases I think this new technology would be perfect for. The Alternative™ is used for these types of situations to deter death among certain individuals. This new device is being tested by the Ferguson Police Department but has not yet been approved.
of the projectile while simultaneously transferring the bullet’s energy to that projectile. The bullet leaves the barrel very hot and malleable and that’s when it is able to infuse inside the cavity of The Alternative™. At this point both The Alternative™ and the docking unit disengage
For more information please visit: http://www.alternativeballistics.com/
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Whatever it takes, David Roth ’91 will be ready to walk across the country to help raise money for veterans and their families. It doesn’t matter if it means training in the ring with a former heavyweight boxing champion, dropping almost 50 pounds so far, or striding long past the time his legs grow sore, Roth will be prepared, come April, to walk more than 3,000 miles. It’s all part of Route for the Brave, a fundraising walk Roth’s undertaking in his role as the board chair of Helping Hands for Freedom, an organization that serves wounded veterans and their families as well as the families of fallen military personnel. The walk will help raise money to build a retreat home aimed at helping veterans to recuperate from PTSD and reacclimate to civilian life alongside their families. “How do we get that message out? I came up with the idea of using U.S. Route 40, which is basically the route that built America,” Roth says. “I’m a regular guy who wasn’t in the best shape last November, but I’m doing this to get out and meet people and share our story.”
Inspired to End Suffering Although not a veteran himself, Roth was a natural fit when he joined Helping Hands for Freedom as board chair in 2013. He knows plenty of veterans — family, members, friends, and members of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department, where he works as a detective. He also has extensive fundraising experience, having worked for 16
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years as a representative of the Police and Firemen's Insurance Association, which assists families of officers and firefighters who’ve died, been injured, or fallen ill. Stories of veterans’ and military families’ suffering moved Roth to organize and undertake this grueling cross-country hike. Some are close to home. After a stepson returned from deployment, Roth helped him readjust to life as a family man. Others are close to his old police beat, where he met a war widow and her children, one of whom has down syndrome, living in a dilapidated van. Although help was available, the woman had trouble filling out forms to get assistance. Roth and his colleagues helped her with paperwork and got her children enrolled in school. They collected donations and helped set the family up in an apartment. “When you experience that, how long would you walk?” Roth asks. “Those stories inspire me so much.”
Building a Retreat For Veterans, Families Stories like that have Roth and his colleagues eager to do something big for veterans and their families. That’s where the retreat house comes in. The idea, Roth says, is to create a safe space for PTSDstricken veterans to readjust to civilian life with their families. “We want them to be in a place where they can get away, get counseling, and where they know they can get help,” he says. The upcoming walk will raise money for the house, and Helping Hands for Freedom hopes to attract a big donor to help fund
the project. The group hasn’t chosen a location but is considering potential sites in Indiana, Kentucky, and Arizona, Roth says. The property may include space for horseback riding and other animal therapy as well as provide families with access to trained counselors. “I’m just looking to create one retreat home where we have relationships with psychologists, with business people,” Roth says. “We have the specialists that can come in there and give their time. It’s a getaway where people can sit down and talk. How about the family sitting down with the soldier? And having dad or mom explain what they went through and why they do what they do. We want that place to be a retreat where people can come together. Until you feel you’re part of a healing process, it’s hard to let go of those events that have happened to you.”
Training to Walk Across the Country The walk will raise money and awareness for the house. The undertaking has required a great deal of preparation from Roth, who weighed 287 pounds just a year ago. Since then, he’s dropped 47 pounds, thanks partly to workouts with former heavyweight boxing champion Lamon Brewster. A mix of sparring, circuit training, eating better, and plenty of walking has helped him get in shape for the long hike. The walk, from Atlantic City to San Francisco between April 28 and August 26, will require Roth, who’s 47, to walk 28 miles a day, six days a week, starting at about 5:30 a.m. and ending around 2:30
p.m. That leaves time to meet with families and veterans’ organizations and engage local media for publicity. Roth is taking a leave of absence from his job for the walk. He considers it an opportunity to fulfill the aspirations for public service he gained as a student at Notre Dame, where he majored in sociology and did service work for the Center for Social Concerns. Earlier this year, he walked across Indiana to help raise money for Helping Hands for Freedom, a warm-up for the cross-country hike. “The interest snowballed,” he says. “Grants started coming in. People were watching and along that walk, I was able to help some families. I was so inspired that it didn’t matter what was going to happen or how sore I was. I had such a sense of fulfillment.” If you would like more information or to donate to this cause, please visit, www.walkforthebrave.org
Echoes Originally appearing in the monthly email newsletter published by the Notre Dame Alumni Association, Echoes, the November 2015 issue. http://echoes.nd.edu/issues/november2015/a-long-walk-for-veterans/ Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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TIMELINE
A Chronicle of Carriages The Presidential Motorcade
The image of the presidential motorcade is one of the most commonly recognizable symbols of Secret Service protection. But sleek, black limousines with darkened windows and advanced security elements were not always features of the presidential limousine.
Horse and Carriages - 1906 The Secret Service initially used horses and carriages, but these were gradually phased out when the automobile became the preferred mode of transportation in the early 20th century.
1939 Lincoln “Sunshine Special”– were armorplated in the early part of 1942.
Railroad Horse Car - 1944
Packard Touring Limo - 1936 1936 Packard Touring Limo - A 1936 Packard Touring Limousine was used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt while visiting New York City on June 30, 1938.
Advent of the Armored Limo - 1941
Before utilizing today’s methods of transporting vehicles for protective visits by airplane, in the old days, the President’s limousine and follow-up vehicles were driven across the country for use upon the President’s arrival. Soon however, the agency realized that the distance needed to transport each vehicle produced wear and tear on the vehicles as well as driver fatigue, so the search for alternative means of transportation kicked into full gear. Beginning in 1944, the Secret Service transported motorcade vehicles using a revamped railroad horse car that could hold four automobiles. It was fitted with portable ramps so that the vehicles could be loaded on and off the railroad car quickly. The railway car was also equipped with water tanks to wash the cars en route and held racks for extra tires and accessories for emergency maintenance. For overseas destinations, the vehicles were loaded aboard ships.
President Dwight Eisenhower - 1955 With the United States’ entry into World War II, the Secret Service increased its protective web around the President. In December 1941, Franklin Roosevelt became the first President to use an armored vehicle. Originally belonging to infamous gangster Al Capone, the car was seized by the Treasury Department in 1932 on an income-tax evasion charge. The car’s armor actually was comprised of only bulletproof glass; the body of the car was still vulnerable. The vehicle was used until limousines in the presidential fleet – such as the
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President Dwight Eisenhower rode in a 1955 Chrysler Crown Imperial during a visit to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 14, 1955. Equipped with a sunroof, the limousine was powered by a 250 horsepower version of Chrysler’s famed “hemi” V-8, an engine later favored by drag racers.
President John F. Kennedy - 1963
President John F. Kennedy traveled in his 1961 Lincoln Continental Limousine during a visit to San Diego, California on June 6, 1963. The limousine included a series of removable steel and transparent plastic roof panels that could be installed in various combinations. It also contained a hydraulically operated seat, which could be raised 10 ½ inches to give the gathered crowds a better view of President Kennedy and his fellow passengers. After President Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, the entire vehicle was armored and returned to the Secret Service in May 1964. The finished product weighed about one ton more than the original weight of 7,800 pounds.
Air Travel - 1965 In the 1960s, air travel began to provide the Secret Service a much more convenient and effective means of transportation. Official vehicles were able to be loaded aboard aircraft to destinations in advance of protective visits.
President Ronald Reagan - 1981 Credit: U.S. Secret Service The 1972 Lincoln Parade Limousine was used by President Ronald Reagan on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1981. In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on President Reagan on March 30, 1981, the vehicle was returned to the Ford Motor Company for refurbishing. It received a new interior and the exterior was updated to appear as a Source: http://www.secretservice.gov/about/history/motorcade-basic/
1979 Lincoln.
President George W. Bush - 2005 On Inauguration Day 2005, President George W. Bush rode in a 2006 Cadillac DeVille Touring Sedan (DTS). The limousine actually was a refurbished 2005 model that gave the appearance of the 2006 Cadillac, available to the general public. The vehicle was wider, longer and taller than its predecessor.
President Barack Obama - 2009 President Barack Obama travels in a 2009 customized DTS Cadillac that was in production for two years prior to being unveiled on Inauguration Day. Slightly more upright than its predecessor, the vehicle features 19.5-inch wheels and enough room for five seated passengers. The interior is ornate, complete with a foldout desk for the President. The limousine is designed to Secret Service specifications, which includes a heavy duty chassis, extended length and armored material, and offers the President secure communications with encrypted measures. At the time, the Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations noted, “It is safe to say that this car’s security and coded communications systems make it the most technologically advanced protection vehicle in the world.”
The Future - 2015 The Secret Service continues to be responsible for procuring, driving, maintaining and securing the vehicles at all times. Each vehicle is outfitted with a variety of equipment to provide the protectors with a secure environment throughout the entire trip. As the agency has adapted its protective and investigative responsibilities to keep pace with evolving security needs, the Presidents’ limousines too have changed over the years to reflect the tastes, needs and security considerations of each generation. Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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Growing Up By: Rebekah Brownson
From 2010 to 2014 there has been a shocking amount of 742 law enforcement officer deaths in the United States (www.odmp.org). The number one cause of death is gunfire. The murder rate of these officers fluctuates from year to year approximating the total percentage amount of the five years starting in 2010 at 24%, 2011 at 25%, 2012 at 18%, 2013 at 16% and 2014 at 18%. As time passes, the news will continuously show the rewards of being an officer, but will also show the tragic events that can take place in an officer’s life. I have personally viewed on social media, officers pulling people over to give them gifts, dancing in the projects and playing football with underprivileged children, just to name a few. There are also times I have watched the heart wrenching stories of criminals killing officers. I can’t help but to ask, “Why?” What reason could someone have to possibly open fire on an officer?” Is it because they don’t want to get caught that day or they’re not ready to go to jail? Do they not realize that each and every day service men and women put their lives on the line to protect lives of others? Growing up with a parent in law enforcement definitely has its advantages and disadvantages, according to some of our PFIA agents, which have long lines of law enforcement family history. Some of the advantages of being a LEO’s (Law Enforcement Officer) child is living in a strict household. These days, in my opinion, many kids lack the desire to achieve and have negative influences. Now not all LEO’s are extremely strict, according to Tanya Young of Fort Worth, Texas, you
in a POLICE Family It has its advantages and disadvantages
either followed the rules or else. Her father was in law enforcement for 42 years, as well as her brother and husband. If you think about it, no parent wants his or her child to be a troublemaker, especially if you are one that enforces the law. Tonya mentions the proud moment when her father became the Chief of Police and when her husband became a hero for saving triplets. Some people live for moments like this, only a select few get to live it every day. I couldn’t even imagine the popularity that comes with being a LEO’s child. Tonya mentions having CRX on her license plate, this let everyone know she was a child of an officer. There’s just something about that select few in a uniform who put their lives on the line while saving lives. Currently, with social media, it’s a huge deal and goes viral quite frequently. Jeff Tomovcsik, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania Fire Department, says he didn’t really live in a strict police household, but also says he has never even considered using drugs. I really believe that it’s good for kids not to be sheltered from all the negative things that happen in the world. My family watches Cops and Investigation Discovery. I figure if my girls witness the bad things that can happen, then maybe, just maybe they will look back and remember seeing the show and think before they act. The most amazing feeling in the world, according to many LEO’s, whether it’s assisting or influencing someone, is seeing the impact imprinted on children’s lives. Jeff recalls being in grade school; his father was a police officer who came to talk with his class about strangers and drugs. I’m sure the other kids thought, “Wow, someone who catches the bad guys, how brave and heroic they must be.” I bet you could
definitely see the expression of pride upon Jeff’s face. However, this also invoked the envy of some of the other kids. But that didn’t bother Jeff. He stated, “All the kids knew my parent was in law enforcement, I thought it was pretty cool, even if some of them didn’t”. Everyone wants to hear the miraculous reports and details of the law. I know I love hearing all the heart-felt stories that officers share with their community. Although there are many rewards being a law enforcement officer, there are disadvantages also. These men and women risk their lives every day, some don’t make it home to their families. In addition, the amount of stress related to the job is excessive and can take a toll on their health. Imagine going to your job each and every day, wondering if today was your last. When you deal with so many criminals and evil people daily, you’re bound and determined to run into the one that could possibly take your life. You know what’s out there; you know what people are capable of, yet you go on because it’s your job. Can you imagine seeing the murder of an innocent child or entering a house that was set fire by an arsonist, killing an entire family? Those things could haunt a person for the rest of their lives. Many people don’t realize what these LEO’s endure and how these things affect their lives. Overall though, being a child of a law enforcement officer, although scary at times, is rewarding and satisfying. As Tonya and Jeff would agree, the influence it had is worth it. Both of these individuals grew up knowing they wanted to be a public servant, not only to help people but also to try and change the world, helping others, one person at a time.
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Scholarship Application Update The request for scholarshop application will no longer be used in the 2016 selection process. All scholarship applications will be accepted via eApps and will be available on our website as well as the Scholarship Management Services site. All processes are being changed as we speak and final application processes will be announced before March 2016.
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e are proud to announce Bradd Roembke as our National Sales Director for Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association.
Bradd is a 1987 graduate from Ball State University. After graduation Bradd started working for Tony Matthews Concrete Company, which was a friend of the family. Tony was also an Indianapolis firefighter. It was Tony and his brother, Greg Roembke (retired Captain on the Indianapolis Fire Department), who encouraged him to pursue a career as a firefighter. In 1988 Bradd joined the Indianapolis Fire Department and was a dedicated fireman for 25 years. During his career as a firefighter, he worked at the Firefighters Credit Union as a loan and collections officer from 1990 to 1999. He then served as the credit unions board of directors from 2000-2002. In 1999, Dave Brunner hired Bradd as an Account Representative for the Indianapolis area fire departments. He became account representative of the year in 2000, and qualified for 13 consecutive National Sales Conventions; he also represented Indianapolis at 4 Supreme Legislative Body meetings and served on many committees. His hard work and dedication gained him a promotion to Regional Manager in 2013. Bradd and his wife Leigh Ann have 6 children: Nick (22), Matt (21), Zach (20), Samantha (18), Peyton (18), Ryan (15). He also has one awesome Granddaughter, Karsen (2) “I have dedicated the past 15 years to enhancing the lives of Indianapolis firefighters by providing them the products offered by PFIA. I believe there is no other insurance company that is as concerned with the welfare of its members as we are. I have been excited about past improvements we, as a company, have made to better serve our members and look forward to helping the company continue to enhance the services we provide while expanding PFIA’s reach. I’d like to thank the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for providing me the opportunity to continue to serve the firefighters, police officers and correction officers across the country by promoting both a company and a product base I believe in to more and more people.”
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Danny Hudson from Winchester Fire Department showing the engine during Fire Safety Month.
Police officers Craig Solomon and Jaime Thorn from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department join children in making S’mores at a youth outing at Westview Christian Church. The officers gave the kids a basketball and made them junior officers. All involved had fun.
One of the biggest catches of Alan Melancon’s life! A 38.5-inch redfish! The fish was released right after the picture was taken.
One Saturday in June of this year, Denver Police District 1 Officer Bret Lane was dispatched on a report of a theft. The complainant was an 89-year-old military veteran named Fred. Fred explained to Officer Lane that his lawn mower was missing and suspected the neighbor’s grandson. Officer Lane talked with Fred then took a look around, and found two broken down mowers in the severely overgrown lawn. The officer took a report, then contacted Officer Ben Austin and Officer Manny Gomez. Together, the three officers responded back to Fred’s home after the end of their shifts. With their personal lawn mowers and trimmers in tow, the three officers cut down the three-foot tall weeds, and brought Fred’s yard back to a manageable state in just three short hours. Now Fred has a new mower, and thanks to the officers’ help he can better manage his lawn!
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OTHER A Dietz antique fire department lantern patented August 22, 1907. Red glass or clear. Contact William Galvin at 203-758-2399 or wpg1241A@yahoo.com • Retired Cleveland Police Officer, Bob Guttu’s book titled “Community Policing (It Really Works)” Available at www. smashwords.com, search word: community policing. Contact Bob Guttu at bobguttu@ymail.com. (0314) • Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist “Motor Marc Lacourciere.” A framed GicLee Collector’s Piece #2 of 250 $1,500. Contact William Irby at 386-316-8275 or skipirby@aol. com. (0314)
Retired Police Officer Michael Price, mike22price@yahoo. com. Ad, Shadow Boxes by Officer Friendly. Specializing in paying tribute to Police, Fire, Corrections, EMS & Military with customized shadow boxes. Go to www.facebook.com/shadowboxesbyofficerfriendly for samples of my work. (1115)
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Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-7681049 or Sv145@aol.com. (1014) • Wanted: Fire grenades, leather fire helmets, and solid stream leather handled nozzles with shut off valves. Contact Mark Carter at 352-494-7619 or by email: markhaynescarter@gmail.com. (0215)
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Honor your badge hero today Give them a Personalized 8x11 color print with their name and prayer for their service and safety - with free prayer cloth $6.00 free shipping. Visit www. FirePolicePrayer.com. (0314) • Looking for old or unique sprinkler heads. Contact Mike Bunyon at mlbunyon@aol.com (1014) •
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Starting a police & fire patch/ pin collection for my grandson. Will trade one for one. Just add self addressed envelope with your patch. I am a 35-year veteran. Contact Sal Franscino, 63 Lauren Lane, Brick, NJ 08723 or by phone at 908-907-0844. (0115) • Pueblo, Colorado police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb and military patches. Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at k-rjones@comcast.net; or mail items to R. Jones, 24400 Gale Road, Pueblo, Colorado, 81006-1995. (1014)
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is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers. PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, email your Name, Contact Information, & Ad information to: rbrownson@pfia.net You may use any address and/ or telephone number you wish.
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Meritorious Service Award Heroic Action
Engines 4, 8, Truck 2, Rescue 1, and Car 21 (command vehicle) were dispatched in Scranton, Pennsylvania for a reported structure fire. Rescue 1 requested a second alarm minutes later due to the large volume of smoke and fire visible while en route. The second
From left to right: Private A.J. Samuel, Private Tom Pattison, Superintendent of Fire Patrick DeSarno, Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins, & Private Jack Davis.
alarm brought Engines 10, 2, and 7 from Scranton and Ladder 6 from neighboring Dunmore Borough effectively stripping the city and Dunmore of fire coverage. Crews were greeted with a 3 1/2-story rooming house (approximately 20 residents) with heavy fire and smoke on the third floor and reports of entrapment. Rescue 1 (Lt. Dave Applegate, Chauffeur Don Chesek, and Pvt. Nick Azzarelli) was first on scene and attempted a primary search while other companies continued to arrive on scene. As Engine 4 (Lt. Kelly Hopkins, Pvt. Jack Davis, and Pvt. Tom Pattison & A.J. Samuel) arrived, they found an occupant in a third floor window. Assisted by Car 21, Chauffeur Gary Hughes, the crews quickly raised a ground ladder to the second floor. Lt. Hopkins traversed a small section of roof and used a roof ladder to make access to the third floor window and was able to rescue the trapped occupant with only seconds to spare and the fire was now beginning to engulf the room. Crews shortly thereafter had to evacuate the structure as it had become compromised due to fire damage. The
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last companies cleared the scene at 8:00 a.m. the following morning.
Troubled Mother
The North Haven dispatch center received a report of a woman walking in the middle of the road, despondent over the recent death of her son. The woman told people she was going to visit him. When officers responded, the woman fled prior to their arrival. A K-9 track was initiated in an attempt to locate the woman before she had an opportunity to harm herself. Officers located the woman near the railroad tracks and attempted to make contact with her. She displayed a black handgun and began to point it in the direction of the officers telling them to shoot her as they commanded her to lower her weapon. She began walking away from the officers to a more populated area. One officer holstered his weapon, transitioned to his taser, and was able to avoid using deadly force by disarming the woman when she fell to the ground without injury. The officers learned the firearm she was carrying was an airsoft pistol along with two large knives. She was later transported to an area hospital to receive treatment for mental health. Sergeant Christopher Thorpe, Officer John Gaspar, Officer Jim Brennen, and Officer Jason Janosko did a tremendous job resolving this situation without deadly force and obtained help for this troubled suspect.
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Tampa PD SUSAN LIBERTZ 215-327-4872 (H) slibertzpfia@gmail.com
Gainesville FD COLLEEN DENMARK 352-219-9745 (C) colleendenmark@yahoo.com
Tampa FD JACE KOHAN 813-229-7540 (B) 813-229-7543 (F) sectreas@tampafirefighters.com
Gainesville PD MARTIN HONEYCUTT 352-871-5360 (C) martinh5360@gmail.com
Tampa FD RON HOEDEBECK 813-610-0641 (C) rhoede2@gmail.com
Hollywood FD JOSE MORALES JR 786-303-5673 (C) juniorm009@aol.com
Temple Terrace FD RON HOEDEBECK 813-610-0641 (C) rhoede2@gmail.com
Hollywood FD ANGELO GANGUZZA 361-504-5149 (C) ajganguzza@gmail.com
Georgia
Jacksonville FD ANTHONY E. RAGANS 904-768-3546 (H) 904-699-7181 (C) tbone247@att.net Metro Dade County PD RAYMOND F. TERSIGNI 954-435-7577 (H) RFTersigni@aol.com Orlando FD BOB COSCHIGNANO 321-303-3679 (C) HZMTLT@aol.com Orlando PD JASON BATURA 321-228-7821 (C) pfiaorlandorep@aol.com Palm Bay FD & PD JIM TURNER 321-258-4679 (C) jimturner@cfl.rr.com Palm Bay FD & PD ROBERT YOUHAS 321-725-4172 (H) 321-501-9383 (C) pm367nw@juno.com St. Petersburg FD TOMMY DORSEY 727-647-8807 (C) tdd1121@aol.com St. Petersburg FD WINTHROP M. NEWTON 727-323-1213 (H) iwilldo@earthlink.net
Atlanta FD MARK V. McDONNELL 678-797-9728 (H) 770-301-3394 (C) mcdnl2410@yahoo.com Augusta FD MYLES CHRISTIE, JR. 706-951-9620 (C) mylestes@bellsouth.net Chatham County PD & Corrections SANTONIO JOHNSON SR. 912-856-5639 (C) santonio154@gmail.com Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com
Illinois Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com West Chicago PD JOHN FINN 912-655-3979 johnfinn698@hotmail.com Peoria FD PHILIP SNOWDEN 309-635-0777 (C) psnowden23@yahoo.com
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Peoria PD TERRY L. PYATT 309-697-9325 (H) Rock Island FD NICK THOMPSON 309-314-6276 (C) nick3146276@yahoo.com Urbana FD JAMES G. KINGSTON 217-485-5102 (H)
Indiana Anderson FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Columbus FD GARY E. BURRISS 812-371-7007 (C) 812-579-6756 (H) g.burriss@comcast.net Evansville FD & PD GREG LEHMAN 812-455-3443 (C) 812-624-0023 (H) glehman64@gmail.com Ft. Wayne FD & PD SCOTT C. HINTON 260-438-1437 (C) treasurer@iaff124.org Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis Corrections KURT BENSHEIMER 317-999-5199 kbensheimerpfia@aol.com Indianapolis FD STEVEN M. KEMP 317-250-9933 (C) K3706@Indygov.org Indianapolis PD STEVE D. MURPHY 317-786-8198 (H) 317-696-7562 (C) pfsmurphy@gmail.com Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) 2340@earthlink.net Kokomo FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Muncie FD & PD MATTHEW COLE 765-208-5179 (C) fftmc773@yahoo.com Richmond FD BRIAN BENEDICT 765-277-2770 (C) bbpfia@yahoo.com South Bend FD & PD JAMES T. BRIEN (BREEN) 574-340-4677 (C) 574-233-9554 (H) captaintruck@yahoo.com Terre Haute FD ROBERT L. KIEFNER 812-249-2551 (C) RKiefner@ma.rr.com
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Iowa Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H)
New Orleans & Slidell FD ALAN MELANCON 504-905-3185 (C) 985-690-1441 (H) wizmelancon@charter.net
Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) Lylepatthe@msn.com
New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C)
Des Moines FD JOE GIUDICESSI 515-288-0811 (H) 515-250-2218 (C) jdgiudicessi@msn.com
New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com
Des Moines FD DEAN RODRIGUEZ 515-282-6266 (H) 515-669-7848 (C) dmrod1223@gmail.com
Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph@bellsouth.net
Des Moines PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com
Shreveport FD & PD, MADYLINE WALKER 318-489-7536 (C) 318-965-1066 (H) 318-673-7300 (W) mnmccalister@yahoo.com
Polk County FD & PD DAN LAMB 515-967-2469 (H) 515-779-3887 (C) dmfd273@msn.com
Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 985-639-1723 (H) aquarium4578@bellsouth. net
W. Des Moines FD G. DOUGLAS REX 515-222-3423 (B) 515-991-3684 (C) doug@rex-com.net
Kansas Junction City FD, PD & Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@firehousemail.com Kansas City FD LOARN JEANNERET 913-371-5704 (H) loarnjeanneret@hotmail.com
Kentucky Ashland FD & PD KELLY GRIFFITH 606-923-4843 (C) jharlerode@gmail.com
Louisiana Alexandria PD & Probation Parole COLE GRALAPP 318-487-5301 (B) 318-623-9458 (C) cgralapp001@gmail.com Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Iberville Parish PD FDSheriff and Corrections BRIAN J. DAIGLE 225-324-9652 (C) brian2432@aol.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD & PD MACK KENNEDY 337-855-3714 (H)
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Maryland Anne Arundel Co. PD/FD/ Sheriff ZACHARY KOSHLAP 201-450-1183 (C) zkoshlap@gmail.com Baltimore PD RHONDA BENAVIDES 443-896-4277 (C) rleach7905@aol.com Charles County FD, PD & Sheriff JOSEPH PIAZZA 301-751-5514 (C) pfia276@comcast.net Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) Corvoisier12@verizon.net Prince George’s County FD CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 410-739-7191 (C) cunninghamsvcs@gmail.com Prince George’s County PD HIRAM ROSARIO 301-910-7018 (C) clemente1972@aol.com Prince George’s County Sheriff SEAN M. BABCOCK 202-321-2176 (C) smbc78@gmail.com
Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff WILLIAM GRIFFITH 413-562-0493 (H) 413-626-4709 (C) bbgriffith@verizon.net Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) Wayland FD DANIEL BUENTELLO 508-922-2247 (C) danfd50@yahoo.com
Michigan Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-232-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (B) Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) Dfivestar@chartermi.net Ingham County Sheriff HARVEY J. CLARK 517-285-5075 (C) hclark2935@gmail.com Lansing FD ERIC WEBER 517-272-2991 (H) 517-749-5451 (C) eweber421@yahoo.com Oakland City PD & Sheriff ROBERT NEGRI 810-240-1632 (C) 810-239-4597 (H) rnegri273@yahoo.com Oakland City./Macomb FD MELISSA A. MEDICI 586-855-7136 (C) jmmedici@comcast.net South Central PD TONY WELDY 810-614-5194 (C) bluebull297@gmail.com Wayne City. PDs & Sheriff MICHAEL L. DUFFEY 727-648-9051 (H) sgtduffey@aol.com
Missouri Kansas City FD & Surrounding Metro Areas DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com Kansas City PD MICHAEL SATTER 816-665-5222 (C) msatter.pfia@outlook.com St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 314-724-3005 (C) bryan.radley@yahoo.com St. Louis PD JOSEPH MADER 314-808-7531 (H) jbmader@aol.com
Nebraska Lincoln FD & PD BRIAN S. GILES 402-202-9311 (C) bgiles23@gmail.com Omaha FD JAMES E. CLINES 402-553-2634 (B) 402-968-1053 (C) jclines@cox.net Omaha PD MARK T. SCHENKELBERG 402-932-8787 (H) m.mschenkelberg@cox.net
Omaha & LaVista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@gmail.com
New Jersey Atlantic City FD WILLIAM J. SCULLY 609-653-0337 (H) peakey1@aol.com Atlantic City PD JOSEPH A. KELLY 609-214-7161 (C) ffgjkelly@gmail.com Bayonne FD & PD STEPHANIE BURT 973-713-2199 (C) Bloomfield FD HUGH R. FLAHERTY 973-429-7940 (H) Bloomfield FD JOE CALLEROS 862-220-6964 (H) JoeCalleros@yahoo.com Brick Township PD WILLIAM J. RUOCCO 732-262-1100 (B) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) emicuapfia@verizon.net East Orange FD & PD COREY BASKERVILLE 973-518-7445 (H) cbask405@aol.com East Orange FD CHARLES SALLEY 908-392-0006 (C) schas1260@aol.com Elizabeth PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-471-3403 (C) edvincentpfia@gmail.com Hackensack FD THOMAS J. FREEMAN 201-843-6183 (H) Hackensack FD JUSTIN J. DEREVYANIK 201-394-6860 (C) HFD126@aol.com Haledon PD CHRIS LEMAY 862-505-0730 (C) lemay1469@msn.com Hoboken FD BRIAN J. GREENE 201-933-9206 (H) przygreene@hotmail.com Hunterdon County Corrections EDWIN VAZQUEZ 973-610-8180 (C) thunderbolt516@aol.com
Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com
Port Authority FD RENNIE M. JACOB 973-433-6427 (B) pfia@rjacob.com
Buffalo PD SALVATORE A. VALVO 716-651-9904 (H) salvatorvalvo@roadrunner.com
Jersey City PD VINCENT COOK 973-476-2199 (C) vjc2598@msn.com
Brick TWP PD WILLIAM RUOCCO 732-458-1531 (H) 732-575-5116 (C) wruo125@aol.com
Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2334 (B) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org
South Bergen FD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) WSET1@aol.com
Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) 585-753-4021 (B) aderosa58@gmail.com
Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com Linden FD STEVEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net Newark FD EDWARD J. GRIFFITH, III 732-674-3143 (C) ejg3@comcast.net Newark PD & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) 973-398-7666 (H) alnpd@mac.com North Hudson FD JOSEPH D. McLEAN 201-725-6513 (C) joemclean74@verizon.net Northern Bergen MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (C) mparisepfia@gmail.com Nutley FD & PD JOHN HUND 201-615-5831 (C) Hund@optonline.net Ocean County FD, PD & Sheriff HARRY ROON 609-709-6314 (C) hgroon@comcast.net Ocean County PD KEVIN C. LYONS 609-597-7820 (H) 609-548-2930 (C) klyons286@comcast.net Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) 973-225-3689 (B) bkckgangarino@optonline.net Paterson PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com Paterson FD JOHN A. MAURO, JR. 973-865-9577 (C) AJM1524@gmail.com
Sussex County FD & PD KENNETH KUZICKI 973-222-2198 (C) kuzicki.pfia@yahoo.com Trenton Corrections RICHARD J. WILLIAMSON 908-420-8014 rwillpfia@yahoo.com
Niagara County Sheriff KEVIN MACK 716-573-4115 (C) kdmotors1@verizon.net Niagara Falls PD BRYAN DALPORTO 716-628-3221 (C) bdalporto@msn.com
Trenton FD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com
Niagara Falls PD LOUIS V. TERRITO 716-523-0786 (C) LT357@roadrunner.com
Trenton PD KENNETH S. LUGO 609-977-8777 (C) KenLugo@hotmail.com
Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org
Union City PD DOMINICK De PINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net Wayne FD & PD SCOTT RAPPAPORT 973-632-2885 (C) srappaport@me.com
New Mexico Bernalillo Co FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections KYLE ALTHERR 505-350-3055 (H) kylealtherr@gmail.com
New York Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Albany County Sheriff CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H) Binghamton FD WILLIAM H. NEWLAND 607-724-5351 (H) Buffalo FD JOHN E. MURPHY 716-553-7611 (C) 716-876-1633 (F) jmurphy737@roadrunner.com Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net
Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) rskpfia@gmail.com Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 585-310-2259 (C) PFIA@mac.com Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) Ltreb4@aol.com Syracuse PD JOHN J. KAVANAGH 315-956-0470 (C) jkavanagh@syracusepolice.org Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com
Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) APD506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD Massillon FD & PD MARC R. JACKSON 330-491-1073 (H) CFD110@aol.com Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. FD MARK REUSS 513-574-3340 (H) 513-706-1287 (C) jamreuss@fuse.net Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (B) 216-534-6927 (C)
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Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com Columbus FD WAYNE REDMON 614-496-2211 (C) 614-833-1812 (H) wredmon@insight.rr.com Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C) Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff@roadrunner.com Cuyahoga Falls PD JOHN J. SIM 330-310-7273 (C) 330-923-1986 (H) simjj@cityofcf.com
Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com
Dayton FD BRIAN BENEDICT 765-277-2770 (C) bbpfia@yahoo.com
Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com
Dayton PD HOWARD JORDAN 937-750-4886 (C) daytonhojo@aol.com
Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net
Dayton Region BRADD ROEMBKE 317-498-4348 (C) pfia@gmail.com Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 614-554-6688 (C) jcapretta@aol.co25 Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER 513-583-3001 (B)
Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 740-373-3053 (H) mayorjoe@suddenlink.net Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (B) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com Toledo FD TIM BOHLAND 419-874-3771 (H) 419-376-4543 (C) Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) 330-793-7363 (H) mur511@sbcglobal.net Youngstown PD & FD CHARLES GUZZY 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-9380 (B)
Oklahoma Tulsa FD STEVEN DANIELS 918-691-0719 (C) sdaniels24@yahoo.com Tulsa FD KENNY GUNN 918-231-6805 (B) gunnkl@msn.com
Pennsylvania Allegheny County PD LEO JOHE 412-973-2259 (H) pfiapgh@gmail.com Erie PD GREGORY L. BANEY JR. 814-440-2694 (C) gbags44@hotmail.com Erie FD & PD STEVEN McKENRICK 814-774-4159 (H) 814-746-0716 (C) stevemckenrick@roadrunner.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.com Lehigh Valley FD/PD/ Sheriff CRAIG McGINNIS 484-223-9245 (C) cbmacg@hotmail.com McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5021 (B) JTomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrushpfia@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (P) Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H)
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Pittsburgh FD JEFFREY E. LAW 412-578-0293 (H) 412-418-5199 (C) law735i@gmail.com
Brazos County Sheriff DAVID C. STEWART 936-662-7962 (C)
Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) carl3393@verizon.net
Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com
Scranton FD & PD, & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net
Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections WILL MOSSBARGER 979-864-9126 (C) wm635@aol.com
York County and Dauphin County FD & PD CHAD DEARDORFF 717-747-6358 (C) yfdbadge47@comcast.net
College Station FD & PD JIMMY O. YOW 832-595-7575 (C) 979-828-3055 (H) jyow26@gmail.com
Rhode Island Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Pawtucket FD & E Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551(C) 401-946-6939 (H) iggylance29@cox.net Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com
South Carolina North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (B/F) pfia1913@sc.rr.com
Texas Angelina County Sheriff GREGORY DAWSON 409-489-8749 (C) dawsongreg@sbcglobal.net Beaumont PD FD TARAH KEY 409-790-3663 (C) tarahm55@yahoo.com Beaumont PD FD DAWN A. WILLIAMSON 409-728-3174 (C) wmsonda@aol.com Amarillo FD& PD JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com
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Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff LUIS TREVINO 915-740-4744 (H) ltrevino@epcounty.com Fort Bend Sheriff CHERYL L. HILLEGEIST 713-480-6033 (C) chill77040@yahoo.com Galveston Sheriff & Corrections CECILIA FIELDS 409-370-7322 (C) niecies@swbell.net Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 972-781-7111 (B) Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-223-3449 (H) Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Houston FD LAURA ARCHIBALD 281-802-1954 (C) laurapfia4u@gmail.com Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 409-381-0350 (H) chiefjpd@hotmail.com Jasper County Sheriff/Corr. TERRY LEE 409-420-0662 (H) 409-383-7580 (C) tel87@yahoo.com Jefferson County Corrections DAWN A. WILLIAMSON 409-728-3174 (C) wmsonda@aol.com Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 409-722-1033 (B) bobbyadams288@hotmail.com
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Lubbock FD RICK MURPHY 806-891-4370 (C) lubfire@aol.com McAllen FD & PD AMADO CANO, JR. 956-867-4257 (H) McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com McLennan City PD & Sheriff KATHY MEALS 254-722-1711 (C) mealsk16@msn.com
Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections CATHY STOKES 936-661-0929 (C) 936-594-6072 (H) Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov Williamson Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections LANG SPENCER 512-490-7288 (B) 512-940-6085 (C) pfia@yahoo.com
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McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com
Washington, D.C. FD PETER J. BAGDOVITZ 301-980-0843 (C) pjbagdovitz@juno.com
Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com
Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net
Pasadena PD & FD JOHN NOEL 832-788-4414 (C) jnvnoel@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD STEPHEN L. CURRAN 409-656-2828 (C) scurran@ci.port-neches.tx.us Port Arthur FD & PD BRIAN K. SIMMONS 409-460-0039 (C) firebksman@yahoo.com Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net Tyler County PD ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com Walker County FD & PD TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com
West Virginia Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (C)
Wisconsin Milwaukee PD MIKE CRIVELLO 414-412-0746 (C) crivello@milwaukeepoliceassoc.com
Wyoming Laramie City. FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com
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ur members are in a unique position to spot missing children. PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children.
If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.
MISSING HELP BRING ME HOME
Faith Ross Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 10/30/1999 Age Now: 16
Height: 5’01” Weight: 100 Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown
Missing: June 26, 2015 Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Shaina Hauter Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 5/30/1999 Age Now: 16
Height: 4’11” Weight: 100 Eyes: Green Hair: Blonde
Missing: August 19, 2015 Brockton, MA
Janteyl Johnson Sex: Female Race: Black Birth: 9/8/1994 Age Now: 21
Height: 5’02” Weight: 120 Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown
Missing: February 3, 2010 Newark, DE
Nereyda Rodriguez Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Birth: 1/11/1995 Age Now: 20
Height: 5’04” Weight: 99 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black
Rosemary Gullett Sex: Female Race: White Birth: 1/1/2001 Age Now: 14
Height: 5’06’’ Weight: 130 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Brown
Missing: June 22, 2015 Portland, OR
Zackery Brewer Sex: Male Race: White Birth: 5/20/1993 Age Now: 22
Height: 5’10’’ Weight: 165 Eyes: Hazel Hair: Blonde
Missing: March 22, 2009
Missing: August 22, 2009
Houston, TX
Nampa, ID
DONT HESITATE CALL 911 OR 1-800-843-5678 SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are listed from the date an individual went missing and may not currently be accurate. Winter 2015 • The PFIA Protector
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