DPS The Quarterly September 2003

hcrartment ofPublic Safety

uarterly A publication bringing professionalism and humanity together. September 2003

What's Inside Breath Alcohol Detection Now On u. s. Coast Guard Cutters

"The goal is to deter individuals who would otherwise abuse alcohol and operate a boat on our seaways." Page 4

Alaska Bureau Of Investigation "They brought me 2350 pounds

of evidence! It worked out to exactly 100 items.... Page 7

Thanks For Kids Don't Float Program Commissioner Bill Tandeske (left), Governor Frank Murkowski, and Deputy

"Due to the cold water temCommissioner Ted Bachman congratulate Colonel Julia Grimes.

perature and the swift current, I think he would have drowned if Governor Murkowski Announced not for the PFD this program donated. " 2 Julia Grimes As Head Of State Troopers

By JOHN MANLY, GOVERNOR'S PRESS SECRETARY On The Road With The Torch Run

"But the best part was the Governor Frank H. Murkowski In making the appointment, Tandeske

attention given to the Special and Department of Public Safety noted the qualities, experience and chal

Olympic athletes on the teams.... " Commissioner Bill Tandeske announced lenges that led to the selection of Grimes.

Page 16 their selection of Colonel Julia Grimes, a "The Department of Public Safety is ad20-year veteran of the Alaska State dressing many long-term issues to ensure

P/V Moen Commissioned Troopers, as the new director of the the organization is effective in addressing

"... it is important we remember Division of Alaska State Troopers. Grimes our core missions. Strong leadership is es

our own, and (there isn't) a more also received a promotion to the rank of sential, and Col. Grimes will provide that

appropriate way to remember colonel in her new position, which is leadership."

Trooper Moen than by naming a effective immediately. During her more than 20 years with

vessel after him." Page 17 "Colonel Grimes brings more than two the Alaska State Troopers, Col. Grimes decades of experience as an Alaska State has served as supervisor of the Airport In

Paid In Full Trooper working in many assignments and terdiction Team of the State Drug En

"I know this doesn't look like roles," Murkowski said. "I have been im forcement Unit, as an investigator with

much, but this patch was on the pressed by her strong leadership prin the Criminal Investigations Bureau, as the

uniform my brother was wearing ciples, as well as the energy and vision sergeant in charge of warrants/fugitives/

the day of his shooting." Page 21 she brings to her new assignment. Colo extraditions for the Judicial Services Unit, nel Grimes is a welcome addition to the and as a rural enforcement trooper and pi Public Safety leadership team." (Colonel Grimes, continued on page 3)

THE QUARTERLY SEPTEMBER 2003

Captain Joe Masters Promoted To Major Colonel Julia Grimes announced the

promotion of Captain Joe Masters, Division of Fish and Wildlife Protection (FWP), to Major, Division of Alaska State Troopers (AST), effective June 11, 2003. Major Masters has more than 17 years of service with the Divisions of Alaska State Troopers and Fish and Wildlife Protection.

Col. Grimes said, "Major Masters brings a comprehensive and balanced background to the Division. I am very pleased to add someone of his caliber and ability to my staff."

Major Masters joined the Alaska State Troopers in August of 1986 after serving as a Village Public Safety Officer in Unalakleet and as an officer with the Unalaska Police Department.

His first assignment was with AST Fairbanks patrol. He then transferred to Sand Point where he worked for five years with the AST Rural Enforcement Unit. In 1991, Major Masters was assigned to the Department of Public Safety Training

Academy in Sitka as a Corporal, and later promoted to Sergeant, and Deputy Commander.

In 1996, he transferred to Anchorage Post and was assigned as Patrol Supervisor and later as Supervisor of Anchorage Judicial Services.

Major Masters was promoted to First Sergeant and reassigned to Headquarters, where he supervised the Recruitment Unit for two years.

In 1999, he transferred to the Division of Fish and Wildlife Protection and was promoted to Lieutenant as Deputy Commander for C Detachment. A year later he was promoted to Captain as C Detachment Commander.

Major Masters is a 1996 graduate of the Southern Police Institute from the University of Louisville. He has been a Department pilot since 1999. He has also been a member of the Tactical Dive Unit.

Major Masters' assignment will be as Deputy Director for the Division of the Alaska State Troopers. His duties will in-

Major Joe Masters is. assigned as Deputy Director for the Division of Alaska State Troopers.

elude oversight of all statewide enforcement operations, the daily operations of the five AST geographic detachments, and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.•

Lieutenant Matt Leveque Promoted To Captain

Colonel Julia Grimes announced the promotion of Lt. Matt Leveque, Director's Office, Field Enforcement Coordinator, to Captain, Alaska Bureau of Investigation, effective June 27, 2003. She said, "Capt. Leveque brings a wealth of experience and leadership ability to his new position."

Capt. Leveque joined the Alaska State Troopers in June of 1990, after six years with the United States Marine Corps having achieved the rank of captain.

After leaving the DPS Sitka Training Academy, his first assignment was with AST Fairbanks Patrol followed by two years at Bethel Post.

In 1993, he was promoted to Corporal and assigned to the DPS Sitka Training Academy. In 1996, he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Palmer Post where he was assigned as Shift Supervisor. In 1999, Sgt. Leveque was reassigned

to Talkeetna Post as Post Supervisor. Within the year he was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to DPS Sitka Training Academy as DPS Academy Commander.

In 2002, he was transferred into AST Headquarters and assumed the position of Field Operations Coordinator.

Capt. Leveque is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, in Quantico, Virginia, 205th session. He is also a member of the Tactical Dive Unit and served as statewide coordinator. Through his career he has taken numerous training courses and has been an instructor in disciplines ranging from firearms to scuba diving.

Capt. Leveque's assignment will be as unit commander for the Alaska Bureau of Investigation for the Division of the Alaska State Troopers. His duties will inelude oversight responsibility of major

Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman pinned the new captain badge on Capt. Leveque.

crimes, Missing Persons Clearinghouse, white-collar crime, Alaska Homicide Registry Program, cold homicide investigations, and child exploitation/sexual assault investigations. •

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SEPTEMBER 2003 THE QUARTERLY

Criminal Investigation Bureau Name Changed Colonel Julia Grimes, recently an

nounced a comprehensive reorganization of the division's investigation units statewide.

"The goal of this reorganization is to maximize effectiveness in major criminal and drug enforcement investigations, in accordance with Governor Frank Murkowski's emphasis on reducing illegal drug and alcohol traffic in Alaska," said Col. Grimes. "The Governor has asked that we all maximize our return on investment in everything we do. Toward that effort, we are combining all of our criminal investigators into one statewide organization headquartered in Anchorage. What has been known in the past as our Criminal Investigation Bureau will now be the Alaska Bureau of Investigation or ABI. We'll also be reorganizing our Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit as an independent organization called the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement or ABADE. We believe the designation of ABADE as a stand-alone organization un

~derscores AST's commitment to a renewed emphasis on drug and alcohol enforcement in Alaska."

Commander of ABADE will be Capt. Ed Harrington, current commander of the Alaska State Troopers C Detachment (Western Alaska/Aleutian Chain). Lt.

Colonel Grimes, continued from page I

lot through much of the King Salmon and Dillingham areas. Most recently, Col. Grimes served on the director's staff as the permits/license supervisor and was promoted to captain on May 1, 2003 and assumed the position of division staff supervisor. Col. Grimes is the first female director of the Division of Alaska State Troopers.

Col. Grimes is a graduate of the 212th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy located in Quantico, Virginia. •

John Glick, deputy commander at C Detachment, will assume duties as acting C Detachment commander.

ABADE will also undergo some internal reorganization in an effort to place an increased emphasis on bootlegging in rural Alaska and to target major drug dealers across the state. A major part of the effort will include enhancing current and developing new cooperative efforts with local and federal law enforcement agencies involved in drug and alcohol interdiction within Alaska.

Capt. Matt Leveque, recently assigned as commander of CIB, will continue as commander of the renamed Alaska Bureau of Investigation (ABI). Alaska State Trooper General Investigation Units in Palmer, Fairbanks, and Soldotna will be assimilated into ABI, but will remain where currently located. A number of investigators who are currently stationed in Anchorage will be transferred to these three posts to enhance our ability to address major crimes in those areas.

Commissioner Bill Tandeske signed the Alaska Public Safety Information Network, APSIN, Phase I-A Amendment contract with Science Application International Corporation. The first phase of this project is expected to take 18 months, with the new APSIN system in place by 2006. With Commissioner Tandeske, are (from left) Joe Mannion, Information Systems Manager; Kathy Monfreda, Records and Identification Supervisor; Ron Little, SAIC; and Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman.

From its four locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer, and Soldotna, ABI will have primary responsibility for major crime investigations throughout the State including assistance to local law enforcement agencies on an "as requested" basis.

Col. Grimes said, "Combining all of AST's major crime investigators into ABI means that more investigators can be put on a case during the crucial first hours and days of any major criminal investigation." She continued, "Standardization of training among investigators will be enhanced and it will be easier to develop specialized skills like polygraph examiners, blood spatter analysts, or crime scene experts. We expect this reorganization to effectively enhance AST's ability to address serious crime across Alaska. These changes represent some of the first moves in a major reorganization of personnel within the Department of Public Safety intended to refocus DPS efforts on the core missions of the agency." •

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Alcoholic Beverage Control Transferred To DPS Commissioner Bill Tandeske an- current office space; investigators in Ju- department aircraft operations that

nounced the transfer of the Alcoholic neau and Fairbanks have already moved would allow ABC Investigators to acBeverage Control (ABC) to the Depart- into DPS facilities. cess remote locations in concert with ment of Public Safety. The move, from Tandeske said, "We are working with other department operations." the Department of Revenue to DPS, ABC to make full use of our resources Tandeske continued, "Please join was effective July 1,2003. such as APSIN capabilities to allow their me in welcoming Executive Director

Alignment of functions within State operations to be as effective as they can Doug Griffin and his staff to our degovernment was the basis for ABC be. partment. Without question, our moving to DPS. For now, Anchorage Additionally, we will develop a process focus on our core missions will be en

, based employees will remain in their to ensure that ABC personnel are aware of hanced with this addition." • l t.". .. ,.,....."..."q."... l!'>oo...., .......'""' .....'''' .. ·• ......>:..·.·..-.K.-.N •. ~.....t..:j1.__.....~.:q.:I':Jo<'-"'........... -.,-r"",...... "". "". _~.... Jlo\' '"'-""'.,"""..-..:,.c.""'_., .....,.-..'>'!'..·.,....""....,"""'.....,~_.~:.-.4 ..._ -'-oC":":"""',_ -.'<',.....-"' ... ""'"~.....ool.-'_·..,.....~,_._·.."..,..,.·.f''''' -.... _.-.......-; ~"' .............."........---_=j

Breath Alcohol Detection Now Onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutters On Patrol OffAlaska's Shorelines

By ESSIEN J. UKOIDEMABIA, FORENSIC TECHNICIAN, SCDL

The highways are no longer the only mile and put the necessary equipment is one more step in helping the U.S. Coast realms of the DataMaster; we can now in where it would do the most good. Three Guard, the nation's leading maritime law clude the high seas as part of its domain. quarters of our mission is deterrence and enforcement agency, protect our Alaskan

The State of Alaska's Scientific Crime we do this by providing DataMasters to waters. Detection Laboratory (SCDL) Breath Alco these Coast Guard Cutters to enable offic We would like to bid a farewell to the hol Section is working with the Coast ers to obtain evidence that may be used in Intoximeter 3000, which has served as the Guard on a program that will detect and trial. The goal is to deter individuals who evidential breath test instrument for apprehend DWI offenders on the high would otherwise abuse alcohol and oper Alaska since 1986. This instrument will no seas. ate a boat on our seaways." longer be a part of the active program ef

The vehicle that will launch this new fective July I, 2003, and has been replaced ~ program is the placement of DataMaster by the current generation instrument

The State went the extra breath test instruments on four different known as the DataMaster. The last U.S. Coast Guard Island Class Cutters. mile and put the necessary Intoximeter will be donated to the FraterThe mission of these 1l0-foot Patrol Boats equipment where it would do nal Order of Alaska State Trooper's is mainly search, rescue, and to maintain Museum in Anchorage, Alaska. •the most good. law enforcement along Alaska's coastline.

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There have been highly visible inciJI

dents in our recent past that might have The Anacapa at Petersburg, the been prevented if some measure of alco Roanoke Island at Homer, and the hol detection was available to our Coast Naushon at Ketchikan are three of the Guard crewmembers during their patrols. It four patrol boats that have already been was clear that something needed to be outfitted with the DataMaster. The Liberty done. Criminalist Jeanne Swartz, the at Auke Bay (in the Juneau area) will reguardian of the State Breath Alcohol Pro ceive a DataMaster soon. gram explained, "The State went the extra The Naushon was the first to be outfit

ted with a DataMaster and the Breath Alcohol Supervisor, Lt. Paul Bruening of the Ketchikan Police Department, performed the first Verification of Calibration on the installed instrument and then trained three of the crew members as DataMaster Operators. Local Alaska State Troopers have been accompanying the crew members just in case a suspicious vessel is boarded. The Alco is used as a control for the

The bottom line for all these precauA DataMaster on The Naushon in DataMaster on The Naushon in tions is safety of our seaways. This effort Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan, Alaska. ._--------,

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Police Memorial Day 2003 A day to remember our fallen officers

On May 9, 2003 the law enforcement community of Alaska took time to pause, recognize, and commemorate thirty-nine officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the citizens of the Last Frontier. The memorial service took place at the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (ASCDL) next to AST headquarters on Tudor Road in Anchorage. The inception and creation for the Memorial was initiated and supervised by Mr. George Taft who was the Crime Laboratory Director from 1986 through 2002. The ASCDL is dedicated to those Alaskan law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and who are stewards of the Memorial that was constructed in 1986. Bricks bearing sponsorship inscriptions were donated by fellow officers, families, and friends wishing to show respect to these courageous individuals. Beautification efforts occur each spring and flowers are planted along it by the members of the ASCDL.

One of the last official acts of Presi~ dent John F. Kennedy before his death in

Dallas, Texas was to name May 15 National Police Memorial Day. Ironically, the first officer so honored was a Dallas officer killed during the apprehension of Kennedy's assassin. This year, police officers across the State of Alaska gathered to honor those brave men and women from their ranks who have answered the final call. One hundred forty seven law enforcement officers, nationwide from federal, state, and local levels were killed in the line of duty during 2002.

Here, in Alaska, two more officers were honored along with those before them:

James Hesterberg Department of Corrections - November

19,2002 Thomas Patrick O'Hara

National Park Service - December 19,2002 The ceremony which was organized

and sponsored by APDEA, APOA, PSEA, and FOAST concluded the week long APOA 2003 Annual Crime Conference.

Capt. Mel Kalkowski with the APD Reserves opened the ceremony, the honor

By JOHN GIACALONE, CRIMINALIST, ASCDL

PHOTO BY CRIMINALIST JIM WOLFE,ASCDL

Law enforcement officers pay their respects during the reading of the Final Call.

guard comprised of AST and APD officers marched in formation and presented the colors during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. The reading of proclamations and the presentation of the Wreath of Honor were followed by a violin duet, "Ashokan Farewell." The musicians, Beverly and Erica Beheim are the wife and daughter of the ASCDL director, Chris Beheim.

The reading of the Final Call by Major Doug Norris and Deputy Chief Mark Mew involved the individual naming, date, and circumstance of each of the 39 honored. An officer then presented a rose and salute in front of the memorial as the roll was called during the solemn event. The Police Prayer was delivered by Chaplain Jerry Norman. Dan Henderson with the Alaska Highlanders bag-piped "Amazing Grace," a 21-gun salute was rendered by the Military Police Rifle Team from Ft. Richardson, and "Echo Taps" by the Air Force Band of the Pacific emotionally ended the event.

The involvement of a wide spectrum of participants from all across the State's diverse law enforcement agencies reminds us that each officer, dedicated to serve and protect, foster a uniquely special bond. May we all carry their memory in our hearts and minds as we go about life's

daily tasks and hope we never have to add another name to this list of heroes. May they rest in peace. •

A Part Of America Died Somebody killed a policeman today and

A part of America died. A piece of our country he swore to protect

Will be buried with him at his side. The suspect who shot him will

stand up in court, With counsel demanding his rights;

While a young widowed mother must work for her kids

And spend many long, lonely nights. The beat that he walked was a

battle field too. Just as if he'd gone off to war.

Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,

To his name they will add a gold star. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,

It happened in your town or mine. While we slept in comfort behind

our locked doors, A cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,

And he stands at each new rookie's side. He answered the call, and gave us his all

And part of America died.•

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From the desk of Chaplain Jerry O. NormanThe New Detectives:

Update Mark your calendars.....

The episode filmed in Alaska earlier this year, "Sunken Clues", is scheduled to premier on Tuesday evening, August 5, 2003, on the Discovery Channel.

It will feature the efforts of the Alaska State Troopers and the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory. An overview of this story appeared in the June 2003 Quarterly.•

Public Safety Academy Spring Graduation 2003

T he Department of Public Safety (DPS) Training Academy in Sitka held its graduation ceremony for ALET (Alaska Law Enforcement Training) Class #29. Governor Frank Murkowski was the keynote speaker, Commissioner Bill Tandeske, and Colonel Julia Grimes presented the graduates with their badges.

The graduates sponsored by DPS were: Andrew Ballesteros, Jessie Carson, Benjamin Christian, Jason Fieser, Neal Fulks, Christopher Graves, Carl Henrikson, Darren Hernandez, Elondre Johnson, Mark Pearson, Howard Peterson III, Michael Roberts, Tage Toll, Paul Wegrzyn, and Garrett Willis with AST; Ryan Wynn, John Bissen, Dan Dahl, and Cody Litster with FWP; and Daniel Jones with Fire Prevention. •

"With this great honor goes also a certain responsibility. Just as you are the beginning of a new tradition, you must realize, each of you, that from now on, the spotlight will beat on you with particular brilliance.... Whether it S on the street, in the city, or in the front line, (we) will expect unusual conduct of you. I know that you will meet every test of the future.... "

General Dwight D. Eisenhower.L__-.__. .--l

Once again the time flies by. We have experienced a beautiful, but strange, summer. Major changes have taken place all over. I am publicly expressing my congratulations to our own Colonel Julie Grimes for her appointment in the department. To all the others who have seen changes in their lives as to rank or status, congratulations and God speed on your journey.

I am reminded of a story that was shared with me recently about a man who was taking his family on a long trip around the country. As they prepare, they went to great lengths to find a map that would show them the route they were going to take. After a long period of driving, it became late and very apparent that they were lost. Not wanting to disturb the sleeping family, the man was trying desperately to find the map and find his way. After a long period of fumbling and becoming more lost, he finally found a place where he could get directions. As he was getting out of the car, he realized he was sitting on the map all along.

As each of us has set our individual courses toward the future, some have es

tablished their way and followed it very accurately. Some have generally set a course, but have become confused and distracted and lost sight of the goal. Many of us have lost the way, but are actually sitting on the map.

In Hebrews 12: I, the Apostle Paul said, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."

In 2 Timothy 4:7 Paul says, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day."

Regardless of what may come your way, the circumstances, trials or confusion don't sit on the map. Keep it in front of you and follow it carefully. This applies to every aspect of your life whether it is your stock portfolio, your family, or reading your Bible and talking with God Himself.

God bless each and you and have a wonderful fall. •

PHOTO BY TIM DESPAIN, PIO

On June 26, 2003, (from left) Marti Greeson, Director, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Alaska Chapter; Major Joe Masters, AST; and Chief Walt Monegan, Anchorage Police Department announced the kick-off of the July "You Drink. You Drive. You Lose." enforcement crackdown. Behind them on the lawn at Trooper Headquarters in Anchorage, are 50 volunteers from Youth for Action and the Southcentral Foundation. Each volunteer represents one of the people killed in an alcohol related crash during the year 2000. Troopers and municipal police statewide patrolled extra hours during the enforcement crackdown to stop and arrest drunk drivers.

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Big changes are going on here in CIB or rather ABI. With the reorganization that's going on, I'm still a bit confused as to who is part of ABI and who isn't, so, I'll just go with the old crew of CIB for the time. We will have a clear view of the ABI lineup next quarter.

Lt. Al Storey has moved (we're going to miss you!) over to fill the vacancy left by Capt. Matt Leveque with his promotion (Congratulations!) to Commander of ABI (and Welcome!) and Capt. Ed Harrington (Welcome to you, too) is the new Commander of SDEU now called ABADK (Man, it's going to be hard getting the hang of these new acronyms!) Of course, Capt. David Hudson has gone back to the Director's Office. You weren't here for long, but we all wish you well in your new position.

It's been Baby Central around here with three of our officers becoming fathers! Sgt. Hans Brinke and Ginger Rex and sister, Haley welcomed Hans Christian Brinke III to the world on May 6th at 10:21 AM. Trp. Jeremy Grieme of Soldotna and wife, Bridget have had their first child, Marik Roman Grieme. He showed up on July 1st. Scott Laufenberg and his wife, Melissa would like to an-

Meet part of the ABI team: (from left) Inv. Chris Thompson, Inv. Eric Burroughs, Inv. Dave Hanson, Capt. David Hudson, Inv. Angela Langston, Sgt. Randy McPherron, and Lt. Nils Munsen.

By JENNIFER M. GRIGGS

nounce the arrival of Ian Scott Laufenberg this past May 1st. Congratulations to all the new parents!

Becky Whalin, of Fairbanks Drug Unit, was given a real Cowgirl send off. She went on to bigger and better things this past May 31 st. We all wish you well! Paula Soden started on July 14th to fill Becky's shoes. Welcome aboard! Glad to have you.

I think I have a new record for the evidence room! If you exclude impounded cars, I received the most evidence

(weight-wise) ever! Recently, several members of ABI conducted a search warrant and seized a bunch of pull-tabs and other related stuff. They brought me 2350 pounds of evidence! It worked out to exactly 100 items of evidence. Now, I've often joked about having a ton of evidence - but it's not a joke any more!

Well, guess that's all the news that's fit to print! If I missed anything or anyone, let me know before the next newsletter and I'll be sure to include you. Hope everyone had a wonderful summer! •

A Detachment News By SHELLY DUNN, AST KETCIDKAN

Departures." " In March, Julie Sharkey gave her 1

year notice to her supervisor, RDIII Shelly Dunn. Her husband, Tom, was transferring to Anchorage DOC in April and she was going to stay in Ketchikan for a while. Well, two weeks after Tom moved to Anchorage, Julie gave her one-month notice after accepting an RDII position with EOC. We all knew that year's notice wouldn't hold up. After more than eight years of service at Ketchikan Post, Julie's last day was June 6th . A farewell party was held at the U.S.C.O. Crow's Nest on June llth. Julie Sharkey (left) shown with her Capt. Steve Garrett presented her with a supervisor, Shelly Dunn, received plaque and thanked her for her years of farewell gifts from her friends at

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service to A Detachment. Trp. A.J. Charlton presented her with an APOA plaque thanking her for the years of service and involvement with the Ketchikan Chapter. Lt. Kurt Ludwig presented her with a plaque on behalf of the Klawock Post troopers. RDIII Dunn presented her with a pair of diamond and gold hoop earrings from all Ketchikan Post personnel. A good time was had by all. We all miss Julie here in Ketchikan. EOC is fortunate to have her. Arrivals.....

On May 18th at 0316, Trenton Shane Nicholson entered the world at the Ketchikan General Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19.2 inches long. He joins very proud parents Trp. Shane Nicholson, Kendra, and big sister Ashleigh. Congratulations to the Nicholsons.

Trp. Jeremy Baum joined the FWP crew at Ketchikan Post in May. His FTO is over and he is a happy trooper. It's great having you here with us, Jeremy!

With Julie Sharkey's departure, a big hole was left in dispatch, which was nicely filled by RDII Loralee Corbett. Corbett, with 14 months dispatch experience, had terminated employment in March with Bethel PD and moved to Ketchikan. Her

husband, Joe, is an officer with the Ketchikan Police Department, dad is Sgt. Dan Donaldson, and sister is Trp. Michelyn Grigg. Welcome to Loralee, Joe, and their children, sons Peyton, age six and Nathaniel, age eight weeks; and daughter Abigael, age two. It is great to have you with us, Loralee.

Juneau JS welcomed new JS Clerk Erin Rackley on April 25th after the departure of Steve Healey. Rackley was born and raised in Juneau, and is a very welcome addition to JS. AI and Wally are thrilled to have her on' board.

Trp. Mark Granda joined the team at Juneau Post AST on April 16th

• He and his family, wife Alia, and children Dorian age three, and Caitana age five, arrived fresh out of Soldotna and are very much enjoying Juneau life. Welcome to the Grandas! Other news......

First City Expo - Ketchikan: On April 5-6, 2003, Ketchikan High School hosted the Annual First City Expo. The First City Expo is a chance for local businesses to show the community what they have to offer. Ketchikan AST participated and set up a recruitment booth and handed out Safety Bear reflectors, key chains, boating safety brochures, recruitment information, and much more. Many thanks to RDII Marianne Thomson, Trp. Gary Webb, Trp. Mark Eldridge, Trp. Adam Benson, Trp. A.J. Charlton, Trp. Adam Benson, Trp.

Trp. Shane Nicholson, his wife, Kendra, and daughter, Ashleigh, welcome baby boy Trenton Shane to their family.

Mark Finses, Trp. Cable Campbell, and Sgt. Lonny Piscoya for manning the booth.

While on routine patrol, Trp. Gary Webb came across three good kids and rewarded them with Trooper Stetsons. What a nice trooper!

Trp. Mark Finses is shown measuring a black bear's skull. He then pulled the tooth and sealed the hide for the local hunters.

On July 5, Lt. Kurt Ludwig participated in the Ketchikan Fourth of July festivities by volunteering to be a victim for the Ketchikan Crimestoppers dunk tank. His appearance resulted in many donations for the non-profit organization. Lt. Ludwig's son, Alex, was very excited to dunk his daddy. Appreciations... ..

On July 9, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya received a letter of thanks from a citizen, commending Trp. Adam Benson's response to a reported death on board a private sportfishing vessel on June 26th

• The citizen thanked Trp. Benson for his extended warmth and compassion displayed during their time of shock and grief.

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Lt. Kurt Ludwig participated in the Ketchikan Fourth of July festivities which included the dunk tank. Ludwig's son, Alex, enjoyed dunking dad.

On July 2, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya received a letter from the Stewart RCMP expressing their appreciation for the assistance provided to them by Trp. AJ. Charlton.

On June 6, Trp. Charlton was in Stewart for the Rodeo weekend, when the RCMP was called to an accident involving ,; semi tractor/trailer that had rolled over and the passenger had sustained serious injuries. Trp. Charlton assisted in the investigation.

The RCMP stated in their letter "It was clearly evident that Trp. Charlton is quite knowledgeable in the area of traffic investigation". The RCMP also thanked Trp. Charlton for his assistance throughout the weekend Rodeo. The community appreciated the presence of both the RCMP and the Alaska State Troopers.

RDII Sharon Furey and RDII John Rymer each received a memo of appreciation for their excellent dispatching skills, while handling a call on June 16. Troopers and Ketchikan Police Officers responded to a report of an armed male who had broken into his ex-girlfriends house and was threatening to kill himself. A 7-hour standoff ensued, and the subject surrendered to the Ketchikan Troopers. Because of poor radio coverage in the area, the dispatchers were instrumental in relaying radio traffic between troopers and the police officers, and for contacting numerous other personnel and agencies to respond.

On June 11, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya received a memo of appreciation from Capt. Steve Garrett for his excellent leadership

abilities in reducing overtime and other expenditures at Ketchikan Post. Capt. Garrett stated "You were able to accomplish this by using your leadership abilities and managerial skills. While costs were kept to a minimum, you and your personnel were still able to provide protection to the public in an effective and efficient manner".

On May 12, JS Clerk Lonna Murray received a memo of appreciation from ACIII Linda Deal for the outstanding job she did training the new Juneau JS Clerk. Sgt. David Tracy had one word to describe her assistance "invaluable". CSO AI Fenumiai also praised her performance and observed her to be someone who takes pride in her work. Ms. Deal thanked Lonna for her efforts and superior performance.

On June 26, Sgt. David Tracy of Juneau Post, received a memo of appreciation from Lt. Ludwig for his outstanding leadership skills. While keeping costs at a minimum Sgt. Tracy was able to provide training to personnel in the use of the Taser and Reid Interview/Interrogation Techniques. Lt. Kurt Ludwig stated, "Your ability to get the necessary training for your personnel, while keeping costs at a minimum, was no easy task".

On May 15, RDII Richard Nowland received a memo of appreciation from Lt.

Kurt Ludwig for a job well done dispatching an active shooter call on May 15th in the Wrangell Island area. The trooper handling the call, Trp. Mark Eldridge, commented, "RDII Nowland's quick thinking and immediate actions greatly assisted me in keeping on top of the situation in Thoms Place". Great job Rich! •

Mosquitoes and tourists, tourists and mosquitoes, not sure which came first but they have arrived. And so have the new recruits. A big welcome to Jason Fieser, Carl· Henrikson, Paul Wegrzyn, Darren Hernandez, Howard Peterson III, Cody Litster, and Benjamin Christian. Good luck with your new venture in life.

Also another "wee little" Wooten has arrived on July 8, 2003. Heath Remington

B Detachment News By JILL VELOSKE BYBEE, AST TALKEETNA

Curtis Wooten. Wow! With a name like that he's well on his way for Trooper Recruit. Congratulations Trp. Mike Wooten and family.

We welcome Lisa Bucher to B Detachment Evidence. She is helping Julie Kirn who is always up to her elbows in Stuff! They have done great work together in organizing and getting Palmer's Evidence in "Tip Top shape." Looks super ladies, and

they even offered assistance to Master Carpenter Lt. Rick Roberts who volunteered his carpentry skills on the Evidence Locker at MTR.

Palmer JS had an interesting one. A guy called in to see if a warrant was quashed (it was) and as Maria Cramer (JS clerk) was checking him in APSIN, she learned that he has an invalid license out

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of Missouri, no valid license in Alaska, and he has a protective order against him. Then the big question, "Hey, do I have to go to Sitka to be a Trooper or can I just go through the process in Anchorage or Palmer?" Well ..

And a huge welcome to CSO Doug Packa who transferred from Homer and come on board with Palmer JS.

Welcome Trp. Ken Acton and Trp. Ronny Simmons, both from Fairbanks, to Glennallen. And a good bye to Trp. Freddie Wells, who's going to Tok as Sergeant.

A congratulations to Lynda Horn who received an Associate of Arts from Prince William Sound Community College this past spring.

Many of us are confused on who Trp. Grigg really is; let's see if we can clarify that. She was known as Trp. Contreras, but because she was married this past spring to Cole Grigg, she is officially Trp. Michelyn Grigg. Congratulations on your marriage.

And, welcome Trp. Andy Adams and

Trp. John Ostoj to Talkeetna. •

Trp. Mike Wooten; his wife, Molly; son, Dalton; and daughter, McKinley paid a visit to Palmer post to Show 'n' Tell about their new treasure Heath Remington Curtis Wooten. Wooten's son, Payton is not pictured.

Palmer evidence custodians, Lisa Bucher and Julie Kim, take their jobs very seriously. Troopers, beware if you submit evidence and it is done wrong. They will nail you to the wall if they have to.

Trp. Hans Roelle Plaque Installed At Palmer Post

By CAPT. DENNIS CASANOVAS

Trooper Hans Roelle plaque was placed at Palmer Post.

An attractive metal plaque has been provided to the Alaska State Troopers B Detachment in remembrance of Trooper Hans-Peter L. Roelle.

It was obtained April 30, 2003 and mounted on the wall of the entryway to the Palmer AST/FWP offices. This plaque is visible from outside the building and is mounted directly under a light that remains illuminated 24 hours per day.

Former Alaska State Trooper Cindy Pollitt was responsible for this plaque being provided to "B" Detachment. We extend our thanks to her for providing this very valuable tribute to Trooper Roelle. •

Sgt. Richard Terry and grandbaby Terri Ann Richards.

Happy Ending For Valley Pilot

On July 7, 2003, at approximately 3:05 PM, Alaska State Troopers in Big Lake received a report of an aircraft accident on West Susitna Parkway in Big Lake.

Investigation revealed that the pilot was flying his 1958 Helio aircraft when, just after taking off from Big Lake, the plane apparently suffered mechanical problems causing the plane to lose power.

He attempted to locate a safe place to land, however was not able to gain enough altitude and struck the trees near .4 mile West Susitna Parkway.

The aircraft came to rest nose down in the trees, Neither the pilot nor his passenger, his son, was injured during the incident.

Alcohol was not a factor in the accident and FAA responded to investigate the incident. •

The pilot and passenger in this 1958 Helio aircraft walked away without' injuries.

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We have been busy with the summer just like the rest of the State and have so far been holding our own. We have been going out in the boats doing enforcement on the rivers, contacting boats, and citing people without life jackets. The program has been going well with most people getting into compliance.

This Fourth of July we located a couple of DUI boats and the program went fairly well. We also entered the annual Fourth of July parade with Safety Bear (AKA Perry Barr) in tow in the back of the truck along with two junior troopers. It turned out to be a great day with lots of people enjoying the day. They were most excited about the Blackhawk fly-bys, and we gave away lots of State Trooper tattoos.

The posts have not changed much other than Trp. Jason Pugh leaving, and

C Detachment News Bethel News

Bethel's newest recruits greeted the public during the July Fourth festivities.

Trp. Andy Merrill is coming from Fairbanks with his family in August. He has already located a place to reside and we are looking forward to his arrival.

The workout room at AST is busy nearly all of the time with Trps. Todd

Womack and Kid Chan leading the way to physical perfection. Since their arrival last year, the exercise room has become more crowded with troopers working out all of the time.

Trp. Womack has even gone so far as to have a lot of people running on a nearly daily basis. Even some of the "old" guys are seen plodding down the road, at least pretending that what they are doing is called running.

The weather has been very good this summer with some days in the 80s and lots of them in the 70s. Our trooper softball team has been playing in the coed league and having lots of fun but not much success. We are hoping to improve some during the rest of the season or Coach Mike Wery is going to trade us all in for better players. •

Bristol Bay By SGT. RICK QUINN, DILLINGHAM

T he routine was normal during the summer season. The opening of fisheries brought in everything from more Fish and Wildlife personnel to a greater workload for the post. Even with the influx of people the beat was fairly normal.

Trish Conlan, Administrative Clerk, became a grandmother in early July. Congratulations, Grandma!

Naturally I was elected to do the Torch Run. I still get muscle cramps just thinking about it, but with the help of the King Salmon post, AST raised the most money for two years running, (no pun intended) for the local Special Olympics, than any other single participant.

And last, but most fun, we finally got our new boat. Breaking it in has been What's the best thing about getting a new boat? Getting to know all the 'bells and great.. whistles' ... breaking it in... making sure it's seaworthy for the mission. Va, that's it.

Inspirational Thoughts.' • No one is listening until you make a • If at first you don't succeed, skydiv

• The journey of a thousand miles be mistake. ing is not for you.

gins with a broken fan belt and a leaky • Never test the depth of the water with • If you tell the truth, you don't have to

tire. both feet. remember anything.•

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Nome residents turned out in force to show their support for the Special Olympics Torch Run in their community. Worldwide, the law enforcement community is embracing the Special Olympics program as their cause, as" guardians of the flame". This year, law enforcement and corrections officers, from dozens of agencies, in 16 communities were involved in this grass roots fund raising force to support the Special Olympics programs.

(Back left) Trp. Aileen Witrosky, Trp. Eugene Fowler, Sgt. Burke Barrick, (front) Megan Fowler, and Conner Fowler are all Nome Torch Run supporters.

Thanks for the Kids Don't Float Program

By VPSO DAN HARRELSON, WHITE MOUNTAIN

Recently, White Mountain's Mayor, Tom Gray, and I installed a new Float Station near the river where our community's kids swim and congregate. Less than eight hours later, a 15-year-old boy borrowed a float coat and went boating in front of town in a ten foot Jon boat. He promptly flipped the boat in the middle of the river. Due to the cold water temperature and the swift current, I think he would have drowned if not for the PFD this program donated. Please pass on our appreciation to the p~ograms developer for their efforts in making Alaska a safer place.•

This show our simple and inexpensive Float Coat Station which other villages may want to use to help in their community.

The Webster's New World Dictionary. Second College Edition, has a number of definitions for "change." Among them are these two: "to pass from one phase to another, as the moon;" and "absence of monotony, variety."

Change, in reference to the moon, implies that, while the moon continually changes phases, the moon is still the

D Detachment News By INV. SUE ACQUISTAPACE, AST FAIRBANKS

moon. AST seems to be very much like that. Change is constant and continual, yet things are somehow the same. On the other hand, the variety of people, cases, and so forth that come and go, seem to allow for the second definition, that being "absence of monotony."

As always, "variety" is happening here in D Detachment. We have lots of new

faces, yet again, in the form of Recruits. They are: Antonio Ballesteros, Jessie Carson, Elondrie Johnson, Mike Roberts, Tage Toll, Garret Willis, Ryan Wynn, and RPSO Neal Fulks (Ft Yukon).

We also welcome the not-so-new faces of Trp. Jason Pugh from Bethel and Trp. John Williamson from Soldotna. David

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Wolfe joins our FWP section as FWP Aide; and Richard Finney has taken up quarters here as our local "ABC guy," now under DPS.

Also coming back to the "fold" after a year of recuperation, is Trp. Greg Lavin. Lavin zigged and his spine zagged on May 25, 2002, a date he remembers well. The subsequent blown vertebrae (that's plural...) necessitated an incredible surgical procedure involving pins, grafts, removals, replacements, and entry from both front and back of the spine. The surgery was performed at the Seton Spine Care Center in Daly City, California, near San Francisco. Lavin's new claim to fame is that his surgery was done by none other than Dr. James Reynolds, the very same surgeon utilized by legendary quarterback Joe Montana, of the San Francisco 4gers.

Lavin is back after months of grueling physical therapy. Upon his return, Lavin had to go through the transition to carry a Glock, get re-checked on the Super Cub, change uniforms from brown to blue, and get his family moved back up to Coldfoot. Lavin who returned to Coldfoot on July 14, 2003, is delighted to be back in a uniform of any color. Welcome back Greg!

Seeking perhaps their own form of "variety," Trp. Ken Acton will be transferring to Glenallen and Trp. Andrew "Drew" Merrill is heading to Bethel. It seems like these guys just got here, yet are leaving us already. Best wishes to you both!

Going on with our "change" theme this month, the same dictionary talks about "change" in terms of "changing" a diaper. Evidence Custodian Angie Wills and husband Roy are doing a lot of that these days with their new addition to the family, daughter Madeline June Wills, born July Yd. Congratulations to Angie, Roy and big sister Whitney.

Something that never seems to change is that "battle of the bulge" so many of us fight. In an effort to gain control, some D Detachment personnel decided to lose weight. The second annual "weigh-in" happened again this year. Beginning in March, five participants, including Troopers and Dispatchers, found their way to

Sgt. Scott Grasle's office where their weights were recorded in secret. Wearing the same attire that they'd worn at their original "weigh-in," the participants returned on May 21 st to assess their losses. For the second year in a row, a Dispatcher proved triumphant. RDIII Pat Davis, who seemingly shrunk before our very eyes, lost the bulge, won the battle, the contest, and the bragging rights. We all wish to congratulate Pat on a job well done, but are having a hard time finding her if she is turned sideways.

It appears that our weight-loss participants aren't the only ones out exercising. Trp. Robert Langendorfer and K-9 "Lion King Rocco" report not one, but two, captures of persons who, on separate occasions, decided to "run for it" instead of going to jail quietly. One person was apprehended in Wasilla, the second was at Big Lake. Tracking over the logs and through the woods, to the jailhouse they go .... Good job!

Not much else to report right now, so I am going to "change" hats and go back to investigating instead of reporting. Until next time, remember, "what doesn't change, stays the same." •

Lt. Gary Folger, FWP D Detachment Commander, "transitioned" from his brown to blue uniform.

Just When You Thought You Had

Seen It Al!. .. By: SGT. BRIAN WASSMANN, DELTA JUNCTION POST

Recently I investigated an industrial accident that will probably go down in the anecdotes of the most bizarre incidents ever investigated by the Alaska State Troopers in recent history.

A few weeks ago Trp. Tim Tuckwood arrested a big, bad, surly, anti-government type construction worker for DUI. Trp. Tuckwood arrested the construction worker and the guy was released the next day pending future court proceedings.

As expected, this anti-government fella neglected to take care of some court matters, which caused the court to issue an Order to Show Cause. So I went to his work site to serve the papers. I spoke to one of his co-workers who advised that his comrade was not at work. He relayed the following true story with a little bit of a grin on his face.

Turns out this anti-government fella was out on the work site the day before when nature called for his daily mid-morning business in the Porta-Potty outhouse on-site. The guy got inside his phone booth-sized potty, shut the door, unstrapped his Carhartts, dropped 'em down around his ankles and wedged himself onto his Styrofoam-padded seat. Holding true to habit, he verified that there was an adequate amount of facial quality toilet paper on the roll, and then he unfolded the nearest magazine to educate himself on current events.

However, in the guy's haste to get to the Porta-Potty in a timely manner, he neglected to heed the red cone and yellow tape warning signs giving notice of PortaPotty "swap-day". "Swap-Day" is when the Porta-Potty people come to take the full Porta Potties away to dump the waste, while leaving loaner Porta Potties in place.

Right about the time the construction worker got to the 7th inning stretch (so to speak) along came a hung-over forklift op

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Trp. Steve Lantz and Inv. Lantz Dahlke, Delta Junction Post, show their tattoos.

Trp. Nasruk Nay, Delta Junction Post, uses his "Linus" blanket for annual gun qualifications.

Not pictured are the belly button piercings.

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erator to hoist the Porta Potty, and transfer it to a flat bed truck. The forklift operator hoisted, in a not-so gentle fashion, the occupied Porta Potty and commenced bouncing down the trail with his cargo. Of course the construction worker tried in vain to find a handle bar to hang on to as he tried to scream over the din of the diesel engine.

As bad luck would have it, the operator got going a little too fast on the rocky and uneven trail to the flatbed.

The Porta-Potty was not adequately secured, and the Porta Potty tumbled from the forks and began rolling down an embankment. The Porta Potty rolled several times before the door flung open, and the worker was ejected from the Porta Potty, Carhartts still tangled around his ankles, and covered head-to-toe with blue water, wet toilet paper, and other contents.

The force of the rollover launched the worker down the hill where he came to rest on his stomach, bent over a mound of tundra much like he was preparing himself for a shot at the clinic.

There were no serious injuries, other than lots of bumps, scrapes, and abrasions. The worker was wearing his hard hat at the time of the mishap, but he was not buckled into his seat. The worker was hosed down and transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Since this incident, safety measures have been instituted at the work site to prevent any further interruptions of workers' daily business. The only fitting ending to this true story is: "IT Happens!" •

When they're not solving cold cases, Investigators Jim Stogsdill and Bill Gifford are plying the cold waters of the Kenai River in search of the mighty King Salmon. Jim Stogsdill, of Fish Happens Guide Service, and Bill Gifford, of Commodore's Guide Service, hosted the first Soldotna Post King Salmon tournament in June.

Judicial Services Trp. Steve Stanton brought his sister Shirley along, and Inv. Gifford used his fine detecting skills to lead them both to some gorgeous fish. Shirley caught the first fish, which netted her a $75 prize. It was also the biggest fish, at 46 inches. Due to slot limits, it had to be released, but she got to keep the $150 prize for largest fish. That would buy

E Detachment News By SHAE HOLLANDSWORTH, AST SOLDOTNA

a lot of fillets from the supermarket! Trp. Stanton was also lucky in the cash department, as he won the smallest fish prize of $50 for his 43-inch fish. Not a bad day for the Stantons! Gifford also led Evidence Custodian Cathy Clark-McDonald's husband, Don, to a 44+-inch king, which had to be released. Trp. Joe Whittom, however, jinxed the rest of the gang by bringing a banana on board Stogsdill's boat. You can all imagine the grief he's been given ever since. Joe will be subjected to a full pat-down before being allowed to board for the next tournament. Farewell...

E Detachment said goodbye to Trps. Dave Tugmon and Mark Granda this quarter. Trp. Tugmon and family relocated to

Kotzebue and Trp. Granda and family are calling Juneau home. We wish you both the best of luck at your new posts. New additions...

Congratulations to Jeremy and Bridget Grieme on the birth of their first child, Marik Roman Grieme. Marik was born July 1, and weighed in at 8 pounds, 5.5 ounces. He was 21 J inches long, and appears to have gotten those height genes from both his parents!

Stephanie Walton, former Admin. Clerk for Soldotna Post, welcomed her fourth child, Dylan Richard Walton, on June 18th. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.5 ounces. Dylan has already made several visits to his mother's old stomping grounds

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Trp. Steve Stanton proudly displays his prize-winning King, the smallest fish of the day.

could Stephanie be grooming him for a future career with the Troopers? Wedding bells...

One of Alaska's finest is now off the market. Sorry, ladies, but Trp. Jim Johnson is officially engaged to be married to Brenda Oelrich. They are planning a December wedding in Hawaii. Some people will do anything for a vacation!

In other wedding news, Radio Dispatcher Lisa Morgan and former Trp. Jacques Kosto tied the knot in a quiet, private ceremony on July 6th. Congratulations to a fabulous couple!

We're glad to report Radio Dispatcher Ricki Grundy is on the mend after emergency surgery. We hope you get well

Trps. Dave Thgmon, Mark Granda, and Capt. Tom Bowman at Tugmon & Granda's good-bye party.

In the banana boat are Investigator Jim Stogsdill (guide), Radio Dispatcher Carly Reimer, Trooper Joe "Banana Boy" Whittom, and Investigator Dane Gilmore.

soon, Ricki, and are able to get back to Pearson. Recruit Dahl is currently working work before long. We miss your infectious with FTO Trp. John Williamson, Recruit laugh around post! Graves is with PTa Trp. John Cyr, and Re-Dog-gone Good Bust: cruit Pearson is with PTa Larry Erickson.

K-9 Kazan recently found 15.5 grams (E Detachment, continued on page 17) of methamphetamine and a handgun during a traffic stop. Trp. Brad Nelson, Kazan's sidekick, was bouncing around Soldotna Post, panting in excitement over the accomplishment. Welcome to...

Soldotna Post welcomes new recruits Dan Dahl, Chris Graves, and Mark

Trp. Moose Sims receives his Basic Certificate from Captain Tom Bowman.

New changes in records brought some of the E Detachment clerical staff members, and Dispatch Supervisors, together for a day of collaboration and training. (From back): Janet Palmer, Tammy Goggia, Jody Fenton, Shae Hollandsworth, Dana Patterson, Dottie Ayer, Jan Redford, Liz Hibbs, Connie Elde, and Deb Hannigan.

Capt. Tom Bowman presents Trp. Curtis Vik with his Basic Certificate.

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On The Road With The Torch Run I kept thinking to myself "this all re

ally started in Alaska". What an amazing experience. The

Torch Run, Athens to Dublin, twelve countries, dozens of cities and towns, all pretty much a blur. How do you describe running "code" on a giant bus escorted by motorcycle cops through Athens, Istanbul, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, London, Glasgow, Belfast, throughout Ireland and culminating in Dublin? What was this about? To raise awareness and enthusiasm for the largest sporting event on the planet this year, the World Summer Games for the Special Olympics this past June.

This was not only to be the largest Special Olympics event in history, it was the first time the World Games have been held outside the United States. As a prelude to the Games, 100 law enforcement officers from around the world came together in Athens to begin the largest Torch Run event in history. After the incredible beginning ceremony on a hill next to the Acropolis in Athens, the group was split into ten smaller teams that were sent on three different routes throughout Europe. We all came together again in London, again in Belfast, and finally to the most amazing ceremony most of us have ever experienced; The World Games opening ceremony in Dublin with nearly 80,000

Some of the Torch Run team members pose in front of Acropolis in Athens, Greece.

By SGT. BRANDON ANDERSON, AST SEWARD

happy, cheering, singing people celebrating the Special Olympics movement.

This was a "unified" Torch Run, meaning each team also had a Special Olympics athlete as a team member. As you might expect, each athlete became the treasure of the team. It was nothing less than amazing to experience the receptions we received throughout Europe, but especially around Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Each day consisted of from one to five Torch Runs, in huge

cities and small towns but always greeted by thousands of cheering people. In Irish towns of 3,000 people, there would be 4,000 people lining the streets when we ran into town. But the best part was the attention given to the Special Olympic athletes on the teams, and also the local Special Olympic people and their families.

One thing bothered me during the dozens of speeches we heard. The idea of the Torch Run is always credited to the Chief of Police in Wichita, Kansas starting in 1981. When I finally got my chance to address a town (we all delivered at least one speech about the program) I carefully explained that in Alaska, the original concept of Law Enforcement Officers running to raise money for Special Olympics was called the S.O.M.E. run, and Alaska

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A huge crowd, estimated at over 5,000, middle school kids joined the Torch Run in Istanbul, Thrkey.

Sgt. Brandon Anderson and some of his team catch their breathe at the Tower Bridge in London, after finishing the run. One leg of the Torch Run ended in London.

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Sgt. Brandon Anderson posed with motor cop escorts in Belfast. Officers are with Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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State Troopers were doing it in the late '70s. The Wichita Police Department just added the "Torch". I think it is time to correct history.

I was proud to have been able to represent Alaska in this event, and I hope to continue to bring more Law Enforcement Officers in Alaska into the Torch Run experience. •

Torch Run teams were greeted by huge crowds like this each day in Ireland.

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Trooper Recruit Chris Graves has lived in the Kenai area since 1989, and has considerable experience in the oil field. He enjoys camping with his wife, Michelle, and his sons Dakota and Riley.

FWP Trooper Recruit Dan Dahl comes to us with plenty of outdoors experience. Dan was a Fish & Wildlife Aide as well as a big game guide, and hails from the Big Lake area.

Coming to the Kenai during the height of the fishing season serves as a testament to these men's bravery. •

Sgt. Brandon Anderson posed with "motor" cop escorts in Istanbul, Thrkey.

PNMoen Commissioned June 3, 2003 saw the commissioning of

the new Patrol Vessel Moen based in Petersburg. Friends, colleagues, and family of the late Alaska State Trooper Jim Moen gathered in such numbers for the ceremony that the Petersburg North Harbor dock began sinking.

Major Jim Cockrell began the ceremony and introduced Mrs. Anne Moen, her daughter Megan and her husband, and her son Ryan. Commissioner Bill Tandeske stated he thought it is important we remember our own, and he couldn't think of a more appropriate way to remember Trooper Moen than by naming a vessel after him. Captain Howard Starbard talked about the design and equipment on the P/V Moen. Representative Peggy Wilson also spoke, pointing out the size of the crowd as a testimony to

Trooper Moen was loved by many for many reasons. Special Agent in Charge, Jeff Passer of the National Marine Fisheries Service in Juneau spoke of a joint enforcement effort between Fish and Wildlife Protection and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

Mrs. Moen stated that only one thing missing from the boat was a smile, because Jim always had a smile on his face.

Mrs. Moen christened the P/V Moen by breaking a bottle of champagne and then breaking a bottle of Corona Extra, Jim's favorite beer, on the boat. As the Corona was broken, the ships whistle was blown and the crowd applauded. A reception was held at the Elks Lodge.

The P/v Moen was purchased utilizing Federal money received in support of a Joint Enforcement Agreement (lEA) be-

The P/v Moen was commissioned June 3, 2003 in honor of fallen Fish and Wildlife Protection Officer James Moen. The vessel will homeport in Petersburg.

tween the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety and the National Marine fisheries Service. •

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A Seal Pup Named Trooper By TRP. PAUL KOSTO, FWP NOME

A seal was found by a local Nome They renamed the seal Janus. They have resident a little west of Nome on the theme names each year and this year it is beach. He brought it to the Alaska De- Greek Gods. Janus is the God of Good Bepartment of Fish & Game office. Their ginnings, but we, in Nome, prefer Trooper. staff was out of town and the clerk con- The last we heard, they were going to tacted my office. bring him back to Nome and release him

I got the seal from the gentleman, took back into the wild. We had a semi-unorgait home, and gave it a shower as it was nized effort to stop that because of the coated in sand. I contacted the Anchor- subsistence hunting that goes on here on age Zoo and they advised me to contact the Seward Sealife Center. I contacted them and they made arrangements through Alaska Airlines to ship the seal to Anchorage, where they met the plane.

While in Nome, we tried to take lots of photos, tried to get it to drink grape Gatorade (all kids like grape right?), and invited many of the local kids come to our office and see the baby seal. We, in the office,nameditTroope~

The Sealife Center said Trooper was a Trp. Kosto and Trooper spend some little dehydrated when it got to Seward. quality time together.

Trp. Paul Kosto with a seal pup named Trooper which was found on the beach in Nome.

the Seward Peninsula. Many of the those who got to meet Trooper do not want to see him killed. We'll let you know what happens.•

National Association Of State Fire Marshals

The Division of Fire Prevention recently hosted the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Annual Conference in Anchorage. The conference was a great success, with 38 states represented. The event began with a festive reception hosted by FOAST. Special thanks to Pat Wellington for all his efforts in that area. The agenda was packed full, and the State Fire Marshal's staff went all out to make the event a success.

Day one started with a very stirring opening ceremony by the Anchorage Firefighters Honor Guard, complete with a drum and pipe corps. Anchorage Fire Chief John Fullenwider and newly elected Mayor Mark Begich made welcoming remarks. The remainder of the day involved speakers updating the fire marshals on efforts to increase fire safety standards nationally. Most notable

Conference Report By GARY POWELL, STATE FIRE MARSHAL

among them was Hal Stratton, National Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The second day of the conference was devoted entirely to pipeline safety; therefore, the moderating duties fell on my shoulders. Numerous agencies were invol ved in the discussions and presentations during the day, including Alaska's Joint Pipeline Office (John Kerrigan); Federal Department of Transportation; National Transportation Safety Board; Bellingham Fire Department; Carlsbad, New Mexico Fire Department; Common Ground Alliance; Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute; and Marathon Ashland Pipeline.

The keynote luncheon address was an outstanding presentation by Drue Pearce, Senior Advisor on Alaska Affairs to Interior Secretary Gale Norton. She

represented Alaska well to the group as she discussed our unique challenges relating to oil and gas development. The evening concluded with a very informative and enjoyable salmon bake and program at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

The final day of the conference involved committee meetings and reports in addition to product safety updates. The afternoon concluded with a business session involving elections and consideration of various resolutions. The conference ended that evening with a banquet.

A number of the attendees came early or extended their stay in order to spend some time (and money) in our great state.

The conference was a lot of hard work, but rewarding. The Fire Marshal Office staff represented the Department well. •

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New Response Vehicle For Southcentral SERT Team

There are few programs within the Department that have experienced the longevity of the Special Emergency Reaction Team. This program has been in existence since the mid-1970s and while the support for the team has always been good, often the team has been required to make do with older technology or used equipment.

That is no longer true as it relates to the transportation needs of the Southcentral Team. In early July, the team just took possession of a 2003 Ford F550 dual wheeled, 4X4, VIO powered response vehicle.

The new SERT vehicle is assigned to the Southcentral SERT Team.

The new truck has a large container on the back with a six-foot ceiling, interior heating, lockable storage, lights, and stealth lights. There are plenty of shelves and countertops for work areas and raid planning.

The exterior of the vehicle is equipped with lighted lockable storage boxes, lights to illuminate the surrounding area, and a 12,000 lb. winch. The truck has dual batteries, full emergency response lighting and sirens, and a ladder to the roof where additional items can be stored.

The vehicle also has a class IV hitch so that it can tow additional assets to a response scene. It is planned to equip the truck with a side awning and a generator at some point in the near future.

The cost of this enhanced response capability? Almost exactly $60,000.

The Department is serious about the needs of the SERT program and this vehicle is a clear indication of that commitment to the continued success of the effort.

By LT. AL STOREY

The vehicle that was replaced on the Southcentral Team, a 1992 utility type response vehicle, has been relocated to the Soldotna AST office for use by the SERT Team located on the Kenai Peninsula. Despite its age, it will certainly be a great improvement for that team's effectiveness.•

Ed Torres, Vehicles, (left) and Lt. Randy Hahn inspect outside storage units. Each is lockable and individually lite.

Col. Julia Grimes and Lt. Randy Hahn inspect the new SERT vehicle. Lt. Hahn is the Southcentral SERT Team Leader.

Col. Julia Grimes takes a look at the outside storage areas; Lt. Randy Hahn discusses features of the new response vehicle with a SERT Team member from Wasilla Police Department. Several new features will expand the effectiveness of all weather missions for the Team. The new response vehicle went into service in late July.

The 1992 utility vehicle, formerly posted to Palmer, will be relocated to Soldotna for use by the SERT Team on the Kenai Peninsula.

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The Department's Loss: Hazel Kemp

Anchorage resident Hazel I. Kemp, 78, died of heart disease July 1, 2003, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. Ms. Kemp was a retired volunteer and a spirited addition to the development and planning of the Golden Anniversary Committee, which celebrated the Alaska State Troopers 50th Anniversary, and later she assisted the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers, for almost ten years.

Ms. Kemp was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Alsey, Illinois. She completed high school in Roodhouse, Ill., and some college in St. Louis. She moved to Anchorage in 1987. She was a volunteer worker for Fairview Elementary and Ptarmagin elementary schools. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, life member of the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers, and IS-year member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Fairview Elementary School recognized Ms. Kemp as Volunteer of the Year in 2003. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, performing volunteer duties for schools, and watching "Wheel of Fortune."

Her family said, "She was a kind, generous woman, whose door was always open. Hazel was always there to listen and could always offer sage advice when needed. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, not only to her own children, but also to all who came through her doors. Her spirit and vitality was contagious to all. Her enthusiasm in her volunteer work was an inspiration to us all." She will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial donations can be made to the Senior Center of Alaska, 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage 99501. •

Hazel Kemp, was the Office Volunteer at the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers. Ms. Kemp began her volunteer career with the troopers in 1990 to help with preparations for the 1991 Golden Anniversary celebration. She was nominated as State Volunteer of the Year, and appointed to the Governor's State Senior Citizens Advisory Board, under Governor Tony Knowles' Administration.

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High Flight

Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And I have danced the skies on laughter's silver wings

Somewhere I climbed and joined the tumbling myrth of a sunsplit cloud Done a hundred things I have not dreamed

Wheeled and spent and swung In high flight, on laughter's silver wings

In high flight, and sunward have I climbed In high flight

High in sunlit silence hov'ring there

And I have chased the shouting winds aloft And I have flung my eager craft in footless halls of air

Above the long delirious burning blue I've topped the windswept height

With easy grace where never lark nor even eagle flew Oh, and high flight, chased the shouting winds

High flight, through footless halls of air And high flight

Never lark nor even eagle flew

And while with the silent lifting mind I've trod The high untresspassed sanctity of space

Hold out my hand and touch the face of God.•

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You Are With Me Still

You are a thousand winds that blow,

You are the diamond glints on snow,

You are the sunlight on ripened grain,

You are the gentle autumn rain.

When I awaken in the morning hush,

You are the swift, Uplifting rush

Of birds in flight, You are the starts

that shine at night. Some may think of you as

gone, But I know you are with

me still In each new dawn.

All our Love Always and Forever,

Your Loving Wife and Family In Loving memory of Chuck Feller

December 28, 1945 to October 30, 2001 •.


I am sitting at my desk, but what I should be doing is cleaning the house. Since we need to paint the room, and we are thinking of moving eventually, I have packed away almost all my police memorabilia. This includes all but one of my law enforcement uniform patches. Right now, there are over one thousand patches in a box waiting to be mounted or placed in an album, so they can be displayed. However, there is one patch, in a frame, all by itself. It sits on my desk, because it is special to me.

The patch is not a fancy emblem. It is just black and gold. All it has on it is the name of the community, the word "POLICE" and a gold star embroidered at the bottom. It is not a new patch. In fact, it is kind of battered and worn. It is not the type of patch over which most collectors would make a fuss. You might be wondering what is so special about this patch? I will tell you why it is special, - it has a history and a story all its own.

You might be wondering what is so special about this patch? I will tell you why it is special,it has a history and a story all its own. .. _. - _._~ ..-_._- ---.: .... __,,_ ._:iW~~~~...,.

In January 1991, I was assigned to work investigations in my precinct's plainclothes unit. One afternoon, while sitting at my desk, I was shuffling through my cases. The telephone rang. It was a police officer, from the Midwest, calling to speak specifically to me. He had read one of my articles about living through the effects of Post Shooting Trauma. He said he enjoyed it and it was informative. Now he needed more information.

His brother, also a police officer, had been in a shooting. The officer was not only concerned about his brother's personal safety, but also his physical and emotional well being. He asked if I had

Paid In Full By: KEITH J. BETTINGER*

any more information on Post Shooting Trauma. He wanted to know more about what to do for his brother. He also wanted to know if I would speak to his brother, if he needed to talk to someone.

I told him that I had written a few more articles on Post Shooting Trauma, and would be more than happy to send him copies. We discussed the symptoms of Post Shooting Trauma, what to look for, and what to do to help his brother, if any problems arose.

I told him I would be more than happy to speak to his brother, and was available anytime his brother needed me. I also told him I had a friend who was a police officer and a peer support person. This friend lived only a couple miles from the officer and his brother. This friend would be someone nearby if they needed immediate help.

The officer thanked me and wanted to know what he could do to repay me. I told him I appreciated his thinking so highly of my work, and that was enough. I did add that I was a patch collector, and said if he could send me a couple patches from his area, it would be appreciated.

A while later, I heard from the officer. His brother was working his way through the shooting aftermath and the struggles that came with it.

He thanked me for my help and told me he would keep me informed of his brother's progress. He also said he was working on obtaining some patches for my collection. That was the last I heard from him.

"By the way, where are those patches?"

One day, a few years later, I was using my computer. I was on one of the on-line services. Lo and behold, while in one of the law enforcement areas, I found the name and e-mail address of the officer who contacted me. I sent a quick note. I

asked how his brother was, and included a little dig, "By the way, where are those patches?" I received an e-mail reply telling me his brother was doing well and the patches would be coming soon.

A few days later a large envelope arrived. I opened it up and found it full of patches. Inside were patches from his department, his former department, and patches from neighboring departments. There also was a patch from the department his brother had transferred to since the shooting. His brother had become a high ranking supervisor in the new department.

The last patch I took out was the old beaten up one. It had a note on it.

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The last patch I took out was the old beaten up one. It had a note on it. The note said, "I know this doesn't look like much, but this patch was on the uniform my brother was wearing the day of his shooting.

When he left the department he kept that shirt. He took one patch off and kept it for himself. I took the other one for you. It belongs to you. Without your help I don't know if my brother would be here today. Your help made a difference. If there is anything I can do for you, give me a call. If you want some other patches, just let me know."

I sat down and wrote a note. I wanted to let the officer know, he did not owe me a thing. I was paid in full.

(*This article is reprinted with permission of the author. Keith Bettinger is a retired Suffolk county New York Poiice Officer. He has a Masters in Professional Studies in Clinical Counseling.

He has done counseling and presentations on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Police Officers. Bettinger can be contacted at 9669 Vista Crest Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada 89148, 702-795-8616.) •

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Department of Public Safety Personnel Actions April 1, 2003, to June 30, 2003

Appointment: Transfer in: PATRICIA LISS Anchorage LEAH LAMONT Bethel Administrative Clerk II 04/01/03 Administrative Clerk II 04/14/03 CHARLES SLATTERY Ketchikan BRAD KESLER Juneau Fish and Wildlife Tech. III 04/16/03 Administrative Clerk II 04/21/03 KENNETH SEYMORE Klawock Fish and Wildlife Aide 04/16/03 Transfer location: JAMES GRIMES Anchorage LAWRENCE ERICKSON Soldotna State Trooper 04122/03 State Trooper 04/01/03 BONNIE CLOUSER Anchorage DOUGLAS MASSIE Palmer Administrative Clerk II 04/24/03 State Trooper 04/01/03 ERINRACKLY Juneau DAVID TUGMON Kotzebue Administrative Clerk II 04125/03 State Trooper 04/17/03 LISA BUCHER Palmer MARK GRANDA Juneau Administrative Clerk II 04/28/03 State Trooper 04/19/03 BARBARA KELLER Anchorage JOHN STEPHENSON Juneau Administrative Clerk II 04128/03 State Trooper 05/01103 JOANNE GRIGGS Juneau JOHN OSTOJ Talkeetna Administrative Manager III 05/13/03 State Trooper 05/01/03 ERIC GRAUVOGEL Seward RICK HARRINGTON Palmer Fish and Wildlife Aide 05121103 Court Services Officer 05/01/03 JOSHUA HEINBAUGH Glennallen MICHAEL INGRAM Palmer Fish and Wildlife Aide 05123/03 State Trooper 05/01103 DENNIS BYRNE Anchorage ANDREW ADAMS Talkeetna College Intern III OS/27/03 State Trooper 05/06/03 GAILEMEL Juneau JEREMIAH BAUM Ketchikan Administrative Assistant 06/02/03 State Trooper 05/10/03 DAVID WOLFE Fairbanks JASON PUGH Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/02/03 State Trooper 05126/03 CAROLYN GREINIER Juneau DOUGLASPACKA Palmer Human Resource Tech. I 06/03/03 Court Services Officer 06/16/03 STEPHANIE WALTON Soldotna JULIE-DEE SHARKEY Anchorage Administrative Clerk II 06/04/03 Radio Dispatcher II 06/16/03 JOSHUA RAY Kodiak KIMBERLY BABCOCK Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/07/03 State Trooper 06/16/03 LORALEE CORBETI Ketchikan WILLIAM HAGUE Dutch Harbor Radio Dispatcher II 06/09/03 Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/16/03 LUCILLE LINCOLN Glennallen ELONDRE JOHNSON Fairbanks Administrative Clerk II 06/09/03 State Trooper 06/28/03 MARIAN CARSON Anchorage HOWARD PETERSON Palmer Criminal Justice Tech. II 06/16/03 State Trooper 06128/03 TRACY LENAHAN Wrangell MARK PEARSON Soldotna Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/16/03 State Trooper 06/28/03 REBECCA YODER Anchorage MICHAEL ROBERTS Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/19/03 State Trooper 06128/03 REBECCA MARJERISON Juneau TAGETOLL Fairbanks Administrative Clerk II 06120/03 State Trooper 06/28/03 RANDI CROWDER Anchorage RYAN WYNN Fairbanks Accounting Clerk I 06124/03 State Trooper 06128/03 SHILOH SEXTON Cordova PAUL WEGRZYN Palmer Administrative Clerk II 06/30/03 State Trooper 06/28/03 ._"-'i;lW:~-~~~"_'-~"",,_'~"_~"""""~'.~~~~_ .0 _~~·......__.;r..,.· ....._ .............. ~." ..a"""'_".-~r"·'_~' .v· ~v .......

GARRETI WILLIS Fairbanks State Trooper 06128/03 ROBERT WELCH Juneau State Trooper 06/28/03 ANDREW BALLESTEROS Fairbanks State Trooper 06128/03 JESSIE CARSON Fairbanks State Trooper 06128/03 BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN Palmer State Trooper 06128/03 DAN DAHL Soldotna State Trooper 06/28/03 JASON FIESER Palmer State Trooper 06128/03 NEAL FULKS Fairbanks RPSO 06/28/03 CHRISTOPHER GRAVES Soldotna State Trooper 06128/03 CARL HENRIKSON Palmer State Trooper 06/28/03 DARREN HERNANDEZ Palmer State Trooper 06128/03 CODY LITSTER Big Lake State Trooper 06/30/03

Promotion: ALEX ARDUSER Soldotna State Trooper 03/01103 JAMES BURTON Fairbanks State Trooper 03/01/03 RACHEL FOSTER Fairbanks State Trooper 03/01103 JOHN BROWN Unalakleet RPSO 03/01103 CORNELIUS SIMS Soldotna State Trooper 03/01103 GRANT MILLER Illiamna RPSO 03/01/03 KERRlE CATHCART Anchorage Criminalist II 04/16/03 KATHRYN CRENSHAW Juneau Executive Secretary II 04128/03 JULIA GRIMES Anchorage Captain 05/01/03 JESUS HALLELUJAH Anchorage Forensic Technician 05/01103 ESSIEN UKOIDEMABIA Anchorage Forensic Technician 05/01103 MAUREEN SMITH Anchorage Forensic Technician 05/01/03

(Personnel, continued on page 23) ~'~"""""','_ .._---.--- --~. -- . -.,--,- ." ---......~

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Personnel, continued from page 22

PATRICIA LISS Court Services Officer FREDDIE WELLS Sergeant SEAN WADE Administrative Clerk III JULIA GRIMES Colonel WILLIAM ARNDT AnalysUProgrammer V DEBRA GILLS Criminalist II JOSEPH MASTERS Major MATTHEW LEVEQUE Captain

Transfer out: LISA LAIRD Administrative Clerk II RUSSELL SEE Administrative Clerk II

Separation: HARLEY CAGLE State Trooper CRYSTAL BISTODEAU Administrative Clerk II

Anchorage 05102/03

Tok 05/16103

Bethel 05121/03

Anchorage 05127/03

Anchorage 06/01/03

Anchorage 06/01/03

Anchorage 06/11/03

Anchorage 06127/03

Cordova 05105103

Juneau 06/16103

Fairbanks 04/03/03

Anchorage 04/11/03

Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving:

REMINDERCHANGE YOUR CLOCKS CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY

10. Hundreds of volunteers have started to stack sandbags around you. 9. Doctor tells you your weight would be perfect for a man 17 feet tall. 8. You are responsible for a slight but measurable shift in the earth's axis. 7. Right this minute you're laughing up pie on the carpet. 6. You decide to take a little nap and wake up in mid-July. 5. World's fattest man sends you a telegram, warning you to "back off!" 4. CBS tells you to lose weight or else. 3. Getting off your couch requires help from the fire department. 2. Every escalator you step on immediately grinds to a halt. 1. You're sweatin' gravy. Source: Late Show David Letterman.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

OCTOBER 26,2003

In April, retired AST Captain Joe Thrner and his wife, Karen, were in Alaska for a visit. They stopped into Anchorage HQ to say hello to a few old friends and wound up in Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman's office as he made his rounds. Finding that the D.C. was out of town, Thrner moved right in and set up residence, coffee cup and all! Unfortunately, Thrner didn't do any of the D.C.'s paperwork while he was there. Of course, that was the way he was when Bachman worked for him a long time ago in Juneau too. Turner is "otherwise" working as a Terminal Manager for TransMontaigne Terminating, Inc., in Montvale, Virginia.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety complies with Title II of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. This publication is available in alternative communication formats upon request. To make necessary arrangements, contact Tim DeSpain at (907) 269-5549 or the TDD at (907) 269-5094.

(Personnel, continued on page 24)

Look For A New"Q"

Change is in the air and this change will also be affecting The DPS Quarterly. In the not-too-distant future, The Quarterly will be taking on a slightly new look, with a sort of newsletter "make-over"; maybe a box here, a shade there, and varied columns to offer a freshened up look.

And later, in keeping up with technology, The Quarterly will eventually be offered exclusively online. This will allow production of a full color publication available at a computer near you. More details on the change over will be provided in future issues. •

This publication is released by the Department of Public Safety to provide departmental information and education. It is produced at a cost of $1.37 per copy. and printed in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Trp. Paul Kosto, Nome Post, cared for an abandoned seal pup until arrangements were made to send him to the SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. See the story on page 18.

Personnel Actions, continued from page 23

MELANIE FRANKLIN Administrative Clerk II CHARLES ABBOTT State Trooper KRYSTA WOJNOWSKI Administrative Clerk II JOLENE HEAD State Trooper SARAH BLEI Administrative Clerk II KATHERINE SMITHSON Administrative Clerk III DONALD BOWMAN Major PATRICK HAMES State Trooper JOEL HARD Colonel ROBERTA COGDELL Radio Dispatcher II ELEANOR DOTOMAIN Criminal Justice Tech. II ALLISON BARKHURST Fish and Wildlife Aide LINDA STIMAKER Radio Dispatcher II MICHAEL BARNETT State Trooper

Anchorage 04/13/03

Fairbanks 04/18/03

Anchorage 04/19/03

Sitka 04121103

Anchorage 04122/03

Bethel 04125/03

Anchorage 04129/03

Palmer 04/30103

Anchorage 04/30103

Anchorage 04/30103

Anchorage 05/02/03

Palmer 05/07/03 Soldotna 05/10103

Palmer 05/15/03

KEVIN CASPERSON Administrative Manager III DONNA DENNIS Administrative Clerk II JEORDCOOK Fish and Wildlife Aide REBECCA WHALIN Administrative Clerk II STEPHANIE CRAWFORD Administrative Clerk II SERENA SMETZLER Accounting Clerk II WYNONA WILSON Administrative Clerk II KATHLEEN FARRELL Administrative Clerk II LESLI BARTLETT Administrative Clerk II SINE HOLLY Court Services Officer CHERYL BEMOWSKI Radio Dispatcher II JOHN BISSEN State Trooper CHRISTINE BAUMAN Associate Coordinator CHRISTINE HOPKINS Administrative Clerk II

Juneau 05/15/03

Anchorage 05129/03

Petersburg 05/30103

Fairbanks 05/31103

Anchorage 06/03/03

Anchorage 06/03/03

Kotzebue 06/10103

Anchorage 06/11103

Juneau 06/13/03

Nome 06/15/03

Soldotna 06/19/03

Sitka 06125/03

Juneau 06/30103

Soldotna 06/30103.

THE QUARTERLY

" © SEPTEMBER 2003

State of Alaska Department of Public Safety

Frank Murkowski Governor

Bill Tandeske Commissioner Ted Bachman

Deputy Commissioner Karen Morgan, Director Administrative Services

Colonel Julia Grimes, Director Alaska State Troopers

Gary L. Powell, Director Fire Prevention

THE QUARTERLY is written by and produced for the employees and friends of the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Its purpose is to inform, educate and entertain. It is published four times a year by the Public Information Office.

Reader comments are encouraged and welcome. Reprint permission is granted on all materials not under owner copy!,ight. Please credit this publication, and provide a copy of the publication in which the material , is used.

A package of newsletters is mailed to each office listed in the Department Directory, and to individuals and agencies as requested.

Entry date for the next issue is October 15, 2003. You are invited to contribute to THE QUARTERLY by submitting materials to:

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