The Bulletin

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

ews

New!

Advanced Information Sharing for your county, task force or group ALERT速 Server taps the genius of LEJIS LEJIS is a national model for information sharing that is transforming the way that law enforcement agencies access local, county, state, and federal records.

ALERT速 Server takes LEJIS to a new level with full police reports and tools for regional crime mapping, crime analysis, and data interrogation.

Live demonstrations of ALERT速 Server are available now.

Call Metro toll-free at 800-658-5716 to schedule one today.

Learn more at www.metroalert.com/information_sharing

610-296-7450 local 800-658-5716 toll-free metalert@metroalert.com

BULLETIN !

! "

#

New Bulletin Feature......................................................................................................................................11 PA Patch Pride ...............................................................................................................................................11 The Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign .................................................................................................12 Training and Events........................................................................................................................................13 PCPA 99th Annual Education and Training Conference ......................................................................15-21 Conference Registration Form ...............................................................................................................16 About the Conference~General Information ................................................................................... 17-18 Ladies Letter..........................................................................................................................................18 Tentative Schedule ................................................................................................................................19 Be a Part of PCPA Training in the 2012 “Best Practices Seminar� .........................................................19 Proposed Bylaw Revisions .....................................................................................................................20 PCPA Awards ........................................................................................................................................21 Citizen Crime Prevention Volunteer Awards/Crime Prevention Officer of the Year ...............................22 In Memoriam - David Hunter Heffner...........................................................................................................23 PCPA Membership Products .................................................................................................................... 24-25 Tech Mandates | Unauthorized Photos & Videos at a Crime Scene .......................................................... 26-27 Fingerprint Compliance Recognition .............................................................................................................28 PAVTNews | Mandatory In-Service Training Now Available on PAVTN.net ..................................................29

Executive Board & Committees .......................................................................................................................4 President’s Message ...........................................................................................................................................5 Executive Director’s Message ............................................................................................................................6 Memberships & Memorials ..............................................................................................................................7 The Chiefs Legal Update .............................................................................................................................. 8-9 Legislative Report ...........................................................................................................................................10

Amy Rosenberry &YFDVUJWF %JSFDUPS t arosenberry@pachiefs.org Tom Armstrong .FNCFS 4FSWJDFT t tarmstrong@pachiefs.org Ashley Crist &YFDVUJWF "TTJTUBOU t acrist@pachiefs.org Chris Braun (SBOU 1SPKFDUT t cjbraun@pachiefs.org Jerry Miller 0GGFOEFS *EFOUJGJDBUJPO 5FDIOPMPHZ t jmiller@pachiefs.org Joseph Blackburn "DDSFEJUBUJPO $PPSEJOBUPS t jblackburn@pachiefs.org Andrea Sullivan "DDSFEJUBUJPO "TTJTUBOU t asullivan@pachiefs.org Cheryl Campbell 'JOBODJBM "ENJOJTUSBUJPO t ccampbell@pachiefs.org Bill Gibson 1IZTJDBM 'JUOFTT t fitcop@hotmail.com

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association BULLETIN (ISSN 0031-4404) is published quarterly (March, June, September and December) by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Subscription to PCPA BULLETIN is included in PCPA annual dues. Periodicals Postage paid at Harrisburg, PA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PA Chiefs of Police Association BULLETIN, 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1536. The content of the PCPA BULLETIN is to be a practical reference featuring information of specific interest and relevance to law enforcement professionals. Topics of interest include professional development, current legislative and goals, news items, upcoming events and legal issues. Reviews, reports and articles are submitted by members, experts and other interested law enforcement personnel. Articles or ideas for content should be submitted to PCPA Headquarters c/o Amy Rosenberry, 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1536 or emailed to arosenberry@pachiefs.org.

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

% $

OFFICERS

BUDGET & PERSONNEL

Thomas DiMaria

Chair:

President #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 3WOYERSVILLE "OROUGH

Members:

John Mackey 1st Vice President #HIEF OF 0OLICE s "ETHEL 0ARK "OROUGH

Thomas King

Thomas DiMaria +EITH +EIPER s 4HOMAS 'ROSS 2OBERT *OLLEY s 7ILLIAM +ELLY 4HOMAS +ING s -ICHAEL +LEIN $ANIEL +ORTAN *R s *OHN -ACKEY 7ILLIAM 2ICHENDRFER

2nd Vice President #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 3TATE #OLLEGE "OROUGH

EDUCATION & TRAINING

William Kelly

Robert Martin

3rd Vice President #HIEF OF 0OLICE s !BINGTON 4OWNSHIP

Members:

Keith Keiper 4th Vice President #HIEF OF 0OLICE s +INGSTON "OROUGH

Daniel Kortan, Jr. #HAIRMAN #HIEF OF 0OLICE s ,ANSDOWNE "OROUGH

William Richendrfer 3ECRETARY #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 3OUTH #ENTRE 4OWNSHIP

Chair:

7ILLIAM +ELLY s 2OBERT !DAMS 4 2OBERT !MANN s 7ILLIAM $ALY $ANIEL $UFFY s *OSEPH %LIAS !SHLEY (EIBERGER s $ANIEL (UNSINGER (OWARD +OCHER s 4HOMAS +OKOSKI $AVID ,AUX s $ENNIS ,OGAN $ENNIS -C$ONOUGH s 4OM /GDEN 2OBERT 2UXTON s *AMES 3ANTUCCI #ARL 3CALZO s *OHN 3NYDER +EVIN 3TOEHR s 'EORGE 3WARTZ 2ICHARD 7ILEY

LEGISLATIVE

Michael Klein

Chair:

4REASURER #HIEF OF 0OLICE s (ARRISON 4OWNSHIP

Members:

BOARD MEMBERS Thomas Gross - 2014 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 9ORK !REA 2EGIONAL 0OLICE

Richard Hammon - 2014 3UPERINTENDENT s 3ILVER 3PRING 4OWNSHIP

Joseph Daly - 2013 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 3PRINGFIELD 4OWNSHIP

Harold Lane - 2013 )NSPECTOR s !LLEGHENY #OUNTY $!

David Spotts - 2012 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s -ECHANICSBURG "OROUGH

Michael Flanagan - 2014 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s ,AFLIN "OROUGH

David Mettin - 2014 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 0ENNRIDGE 2EGIONAL 0OLICE

Robert Jolley - 2013 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s $ALLAS 4OWNSHIP

William Grover - 2012 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s %TNA "OROUGH

Scott Bohn - 2012 #HIEF OF 0OLICE s 7EST #HESTER "OROUGH

Jason Umberger *OHN -ACKEY s $ARRYL !LBRIGHT $IANE #ONRAD s 2ANDOLPH #OX 2ICHARD $ANKO s -ICHAEL $ONOHUE 2ONALD &ONOCK s %RIC 'ILL %RIK 'RUNZIG s -ARSHALL -ARTIN 4HOMAS -URRAY s 0ATRICK / 2OURKE 3R $EAN /SBORNE s *OSEPH 0ONTARELLI ,EO 3OKOLOSKI s *EFFREY 3TORM 2OBERT 4HEN s *OHN 4URCMANOVICH !LBERT 7ALKER s 0AUL 9OST

MEMBERSHIP/BYLAWS Chair: -ARK 0UGLIESE 'ARY !NDERSON s 4HOMAS +ING -ARK "ENTZEL s 2OBERT #IFRULAK *OHN %NGLISH s *OHN 0ETRICK 'UY 3ALERNO s *OHN 3LAUCH 4IMOTHY 4RENTLY s -ARTIN 7USINICH

RETIRED CHIEFS Chair: 2ICHARD (AMMON

Members: 2ICHARD "AER s -ICHAEL #ARROLL 7ILLIAM %CKERT s 7ILLIAM (OWATT $ONALD (UNTER 3R s 3AMUEL +ARPA 3TEPHEN /TT s 0AUL 3ABOL 2ONALD 3MEAL s 7ILLIAM 7EAVER

%XECUTIVE $IRECTOR

4

The Association is a professional organization of chiefs of police and other executives of police, public safety and private law enforcement organizations across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Association provides a vehicle through which members can come together, examine their positions on issues, and address the needs of their colleagues.

The values that guide the Association’s working decisions are central to its mission. These values include accountability, continuous improvement, diversity, education and training, human life, innovation, the laws and Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, problem-solving, compassion, cooperation, excellence, fairness, inclusion, integrity, personal autonomy, and professionalism. When put into practice, these values help the Association contribute to the quality of life across the state.

The Association’s values are characteristics of qualities of work. Although the membership of the Association may need to balance these values from time to time on both an individual and collective basis, the Association will never ignore these values for the sake of expediency or personal preference.

The Association holds these values constantly before it to teach and remind the Association’s membership, and the communities which those members serve, of the Association’s ideals. These values are the cornerstone upon which the Association is founded.

In fulfilling its mission, the Association needs the support of the residents and elected officials of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Association’s staff in order to provide the quality of service which the Association’s values commit it to providing.

Members:

Amy Rosenberry

Page

Issue

The Association seeks to serve and protect all residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; as such, the Association aims to earn and maintain the unqualified respect of all residents. The Association’s members aim to be respected leaders in their communities, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, throughout the United States of America, and internationally.

With these aims in mind, the Association promotes the professional and personal development of its members through innovative services, training, peer counseling and comradeship. The Association makes a positive impact on the quality of life in the communities which its members serve through pro-active leadership in the following: community partnerships, ethics and integrity, knowledge and information dissemination, promoting legislation which advances the mission of the Association before the United States Congress and the Pennsylvania General Assembly, media relations, professional standards, vision, and innovative change.

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

&

GREETINGS,

W

ell, it’s hard to believe how fast time is passing and before you know it Spring will be here.

I hope this message finds everyone in good health and looking forward to Spring’s arrival.

The Staff at Headquarters has been busy working in overdrive taking on various projects. The staff is doing an excellent job in getting things done and assisting each other to complete the various tasks at hand. My thanks to each one of them for a job well done!

I hardly know where to start the discussion about the Virtual Training Network but I do know that I would be remiss if I didn’t start by saying how critical a role our Executive Director, Amy Rosenberry played in making the partnership between all parties involved a reality! Amy worked countless hours to unify the ideas brought to the table by the various partners needed to launch this important undertaking. I would like to acknowledge Major Joe Elias and his Staff at MPOETC, Chris Braun, Tom Armstrong, Russ McKibben, Jerry Miller and Joe Blackburn for all the hard work and effort in making this partnership such a success. We now have the foundation in place to develop the environment necessary to bring online training to police departments across the state. With approximately 6,000 users enrolled, we continue to grow. The VTN currently offers several outstanding training classes. Please take advantage of this training for you and your officers.

Our committees have been meeting to handle numerous issues that have been presented and I am happy to report that membership involvement is increasing and helping our Association rise to new heights. Many thanks to all who participate on a Committee; it is because of your diligent work we can accomplish so much. Our Association has a wealth of knowledge in its members and we are fortunate to be able to draw on their experience.

Our 99th Annual Conference is fast approaching and I hope that every member makes plans to attend this year. The move to a new location is perhaps what we need to stir up new enthusiasm and revive stagnant interest in our Conference.

The Education and Training Committee has been working hard to complete a great training schedule for everyone while the staff and the in-coming president have been busy planning the various social and networking events. It is difficult to believe that my term as President is nearly concluded. I am very much looking forward to helping John Mackey transition into the role as President and I owe a great many thanks to my good friend Dan Kortan. Dan has served our Association with great distinction not only as President but also as our Chairman. For many meetings Dan wore “two hats� and his service is greatly appreciated.

We still have many trails to navigate. I encourage every member to help us grow and continue to participate in your Association. You can help us by spreading the word to new chiefs in your region and encouraging attendance at this year’s Conference.

I look forward to seeing everyone in July, till then best regards.

Sincerely,

Tom DiMaria President

www.pachiefs.org

Issue

Page

5

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

% &

year we’ve been Blazing a New Trail, setting the world on fire with F ornewtheandpastinnovative programs and services for the benefit of Pennsylvania’s law enforcement. So many of you have saddled up and are riding along as we set our sights together on that new horizon! We can see the end of the rainbow in the distance and we’ve started Building a Bridge to reach it. We know from looking back, as the dust settles on the trail behind us - together we can achieve anything - even that Pot of Gold!

Want to know what all that means? It’s Conference Time!! The past year with Tom DiMaria at the head of the pack, PCPA has achieved many goals. PAVTN is up and running - being used by nearly 6000 police officers for important training, including a portion of your Mandatory In-Service Training from MPOETC. The partnership between MPOETC and PCPA has been instrumental in making this endeavor become a reality. We all should tip a cowboy hat to Major Joe Elias, Rudy Grubesky, Beverly Young and Tim Ebersole of MPOETC; Chris Braun, Tom Armstrong, Russ McKibben, Jerry Miller and Joe Blackburn at PCPA; and the capable folks at JPL. And a hearty ‘Yee Haw’ goes out to Linda Rosenberg and PCCD, Col. Frank Noonan and every member of the Association and partner in this project as well that has helped along the way. This has been a true group effort and we are extremely proud of the results - they extend far past the PAVTN itself and will benefit the law enforcement community in many ways for years to come.

We’re now Building a Bridge to the Future...anticipating the arrival of John Mackey, our incoming President, to lead us to the field of green with a little luck of the Irish!! Following the path of the Strategic Plan we have completed a survey of the membership and study of our communications. We have a lot to do and are making changes and improvements based on the results and the suggestions of our members and partners. Your input is always important to us and the reason we continue to succeed.

We encourage each and every one of you to register for this year’s conference... don’t wait to cross that bridge!

We have a great week of training, exhibits, events and information in store for you at a new location right here in Harrisburg! Members may use the registration form in this magazine or visit the website, www.pachiefs. org/99thConference, for more information and to register online.

We look forward to continuing the journey. May the road rise to meet us...y’all come back now, hear?

All my best,

Amy K. Rosenberry Executive Director

Page

6

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

$ ' $

Chief William McEllroy Tilden Township

Chief Edward Bachert, Jr. Fountain Hill Borough

Lieutenant Kenneth Mellus Middletown Township

Lieutenant Robert Baldwin Manheim Township

Chief Leonard Mickavicz, Jr. Taylor Borough Special Agent in Charge Sheree Mixell Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives

Lieutenant Donald Bender Quakertown Borough Chief Don Boehs Cumberland Township Police Department

Special Agent IV William Nemetz Office of Attorney General

Senior Supervisory Special Agent Terrance Bowman Office of Attorney General

Chief Daniel Patel Benton Borough

Chief Jack Brommer, Jr. Columbia Borough

Chief David Pavelko Butler Township

Lieutenant Joseph Catov, Jr. West Whiteland Township

Captain Michael Pecora Hampton Township

Lieutenant Michael Clark Northampton Township

Chief Phillip Riley Pocono Township

Chief Ophelia Coleman Wilkinsburg Borough

Lieutenant Timothy Roche Derry Township

Chief Jason Cox Uniontown City

Chief Lee Schweyer Sinking Spring Borough

Chief W. Thomas Deiterich Lower Heidelberg Township

Chief Joseph Sciscio Penndel Borough

Senior Supervisory Special Agent Louis DeTitto Office of Attorney General

Chief William Weber Arnold City

Senior Supervisory Special Agent Robert Dintino Office of Attorney General

Chief Jason Domaratz Harmar Township

Chief Security Officer William Irwin Weston Solutions, Inc.

Chief Richard Ficco Richland Township Chief Roger Heins Berks - Lehigh Regional Lieutenant Brian Herncane Easton City Lieutenant Thomas Hyers Philadelphia City Chief Edmund Justice Montgomery County Detective Bureau

In Memoriam

We mourn the loss of the following members of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association family.

We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to their loved ones and remain grateful for the lives of:

'" ( Retired Chief, New Kensington

Lieutenant John Krisch, Jr. West Whiteland Township Deputy Chief John Livingood Abington Township Chief Joe LoBasso Honesdale Borough www.pachiefs.org

Issue

Page

7

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

The Chiefs’ Legal Update

Provided by Chris Boyle, Esq. and reprinted with permission from Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MICHAEL L. KARRER, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 1928(3rd Circuit Feb 1, 2012) Pennsylvania State Trooper Glenn Bard began investigating Karrer after monitors at Neopets, a children’s website with virtual pets and online chat functionality, noticed “inappropriate communication� from a 37-year-old male registered user.

Working with a Neopets security consultant, Bard discovered that Karrer’s various Neopets accounts originated from one computer and that Karrer had a MySpace page. Upon viewing Karrer’s MySpace profile photograph, Bard recognized him from a 2003 investigation for unlawful contact with a minor. Using Karrer’s internet protocol (IP) address and the Pennsylvania driver’s license database, Bard determined that Karrer lived at the Pittsburgh address from which the Neopets communications originated.

Karrer asked one thirteen-year-old girl, “would it bother you if i said that i was trying to hit on you? . . . just curious as to if i asked you to be my gf, would you accept?� In another chat with a fourteen-year-old girl, Karrer represented himself as a teenager and wrote “i am 15 female from new jerse[y], united states. my family and i are in a n-u-d-i-s-t camp and love it. what about you?� Karrer also asked questions regarding what types of underwear the girls wore and whether he could send them flowers.

On May 13, 2008, Bard applied for a warrant to search Karrer’s residence for evidence of unlawful contact with a minor in violation of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6318. In his application, Bard requested authorization to search and seize [a]ll computer internal and peripheral storage devices, (such as fixed disks, external hard disks, floppy disk drives, and diskettes, tape drives, tapes, and optical storage devices), peripheral input / output devices (such as keyboards, printers, hardware, including, but not limited to, any equipment which can collect, analyze, create, display, convert, store, conceal, or transmit electronic, magnetic, optical or similar computer impulses or data . . . [and] [a]ny computer processing units, scanners, plotters, video display monitors, and optical readers), and related communication devices such as modems, cables, and connections, recording equipment, as well as any devices, mechanisms, or parts that can be used to restrict access to computer hardware‌

Page

8

Later that day, Bard and Trooper Scott Lucas executed the warrant at Karrer’s address. In Karrer’s bedroom, Lucas identified a computer and a Motorola KLM cellular phone. According to Lucas, he searched the phone because it was capable of transmitting “text-type communicationsâ€? and e-mails and accessing the Internet. Lucas decided to view the phone’s photos folder because cell phones often store remnants of Internet-based communications as image files in that type of folder. When Lucas accessed the photos folder, he immediately saw what he believed to be a male hand touching a young girl’s genitals. Lucas showed the photo to Bard and stopped searching the cell phone. Lucas also seized Karrer’s computer but did not search it at Karrer’s residence‌ Karrer first argues that his motion to suppress should have been granted because the warrant was an illegal general warrant.

We disagree.

It is axiomatic that a “warrant[] must ‘particularly describ[e] the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized,’â€? and that when it does not, “all evidence seized pursuant to [the] general warrant must be suppressed,â€? A warrant is not unconstitutionally general “unless it can be said to ‘vest the executing officer with unbridled discretion to conduct an exploratory rummaging . . . in search of criminal evidence.’â€? ‌ § 6318 does not invite the value judgments of officers.

Although it is broad in scope and prohibits communicating with minors on an array of topics, it specifically defines those topics. Accordingly, we hold that the officers’ discretion was sufficiently limited. [Contact with a minor is defined as: [d] irect or indirect contact or communication by any means, method or device, including contact or communication in person or through an agent or agency, through any print medium, the mails, a common carrier or communication common carrier, any electronic communication system and any telecommunication, wire, computer or radio communications device or system.]‌ We find no lack of probable cause to search and seize Karrer’s computer-related and cell phone technologies for evidence of unlawful communications with minors. Bard’s affidavit presented the magistrate with a substantial basis to believe such evidence existed in Karrer’s home, where the computer used to interact with teens on the Neopets website was located‌.

Based on Lucas’s testimony at the suppression hearing, the District Court concluded that “[t]he alleged internet communications described in the warrant and affidavit could

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

have been conducted through Karrer’s cellular telephone, and evidence could logically be stored there.â€? Lucas testified that it is “[v]ery common[,] [s]pecifically with cell phones,â€? for “documents and files related to conversations to have an image component or picture component,â€? and that remnants of those and other Internet-based communications are “often preserved as image files.â€? Moreover, according to the officers, not only images of text or Internet conversations, but also photographs themselves could provide evidence of unlawful communications‌.For the foregoing reasons, we will affirm Karrer’s judgment of conviction.

Comment: Take the second paragraph, above. Now imagine it as Mr. Karrer’s conversation with his new cellie, Bruno. Here, I’ll help: Hey Karrer “would it bother you if i said that i was trying to hit on you? . . . just curious as to if i asked you to be my gf, would you accept?� “i am [a 300 lb. biker from Newark] united states. my family and i are in a n-u-d-i-s-t camp and love it. what about you?� Bruno also asked questions regarding what types of underwear Karrer wears and whether he could send him [cheese samiches from the Commissary].

Mr. Karrer’s new love interests aside, the case also contains some interesting discussion of specificity in a warrant that is worth a read. Nice piece of police work here, wouldn’t you say? I think Trooper Bard would agree with me though, that if you are not sure what exactly it is you should put in a warrant for this type of investigation, contact a nerd immediately, as you are only getting one chance to get it right.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ERIC GRANT, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 1617(3rd Circuit Jan. 26, 2012) On March 18, 2009, Philadelphia Police Officers Robert McCarthy and Michael Hand were driving in a marked police car when they received a radio call stating that there was a person with a gun near a large fight occurring at the intersection of Ninth and Huntingdon Streets in Philadelphia, a high crime area. As they arrived at the location, they observed a large crowd on the southwest corner and Grant standing by himself on the northwest corner. McCarthy observed Grant “remove his hand from his waistband and then . . . adjust[] his jacket.� Based on this, McCarthy believed that Grant had tucked a handgun in his waistband. However, he did not see a gun or a bulge in Grant’s pants indicating the presence of a gun. He told Hand “I think [Grant has] got a gun.� The two officers angled their car the wrong way on Ninth Street, with their headlights on Grant, exited their vehicle and approached Grant. They did not draw their weapons. McCarthy shouted “Show me your hands,� to which Grant responded “Who me?� and kept his hands at his waist. McCarthy then repeated the instruction. Grant took a few steps backwards, began raising or raised his hands for no more a few seconds and then turned and fled. McCarthy and Hand chased Grant. McCarthy observed Grant throw an object on the ground, which McCarthy believed, based on the sound it made hitting the sidewalk, was a gun. Hand recovered an operable and loaded Smith and Wesson 9 millimeter pistol from the sidewalk.

2 McCarthy may have also instructed that Grant “stop� as well. www.pachiefs.org

3 At trial, Grant testified to what happened after McCarthy ordered him to show his hands. He testified: “I took my hands out of my pockets . . .. [and] said “[f ]or what? I didn’t do nothing.? At this time like my hands was like flinging around because I was kind of like agitated . . . . So I placed my hands in the air. At this point the officer had his gun down by his waist -- I mean not -- down by his side and he was walking towards me. And I had my hands in the air but I started backing up, I was moving backwards like.�

He did not testify to how long this interaction occurred.

Grant was indicted by a grand jury with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He moved to suppress the gun, which the District Court denied after holding an evidentiary hearing. A jury found Grant guilty and the District Court sentenced him to 104 months imprisonment. Grant timely appealed‌.

Thus a “seizure� for Fourth Amendment purposes occurs only when “the officer, by means of physical force or show of authority, has in some way restrained the liberty of a citizen.� Id. “[T]he test for existence of a “show of authority? is an objective one: not whether the citizen perceived that he was being ordered to restrict his movement, but whether the officer’s words and actions would have conveyed that to a reasonable person.�. To trigger a “seizure� a citizen must submit to an officer’s show of authority and do so beyond mere momentary compliance. See United States v. Valentine, 232 F.3d 350, 359 (3d Cir. 2000).

See also Smith, (“Two steps towards the hood of a car does not manifest submission to the police officers’ show of authority�).

As the officers did not use physical force until after the gun had been abandoned, Grant contends the officer’s instructions to “show your hands� constituted a show of authority to which Grant complied to by raising his hands. We disagree. As the District Court determined, Grant raised his hands at practically the same time as his flight. Thus, at most, he did nothing more than momentarily comply with the officer’s show of authority. This is not a “seizure� under our Fourth Amendment jurisprudence. See Valentine, 232 F.3d at 359. Because no Fourth Amendment seizure occurred, we do not need to consider whether the seizure was reasonable.

Comment: If it were up to me, and it isn’t, the response “Who me� would, by itself, constitute probable cause. Alas, every Court in the land sees it differently, so we will have to look at the totality of what was facing our officers (one of whom, at least, studied under the Chump at the Philly Police Academy, explaining this excellent piece of police work! Well done lad, well done). Good case on what forced abandonment is, and isn’t, (Also, I found the citation to Valentine especially appropriate for the day, but don’t worry, I ain’t going soft on you.) I think we would lose a few less of these cases on suppression if we could articulate whether there was a submission to our show of authority and, therefore, a seizure. Nice job doing exactly that here.

The material in this law alert has been prepared for our readers by Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin. It is solely intended to provide information on recent legal developments, and is not intended to provide legal advice for a specific situation or to create an attorney-client relationship.

Issue

Page

9

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

LEGISL ATIVE REPORT

The following Acts of special interest to law enforcement in Pennsylvania were signed into law by Governor Corbett since the December 2011 Board Packet Report. The full text of each new Act is available on the PCPA Bills To Watch page of the PCPA website.

Signed By the Governor December 20, 2011. Took effect immediately with exceptions Original Bill- Senate Bill 1183 Amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary), 44 (Law and Justice) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) extensively revising provisions relating to registration of sexual offenders pursuant to Federal mandate; and making editorial changes.

Signed By the Governor December 22, 2011. Took effect immediately with exceptions Original Bill- House Bill 1399 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in general provisions, to further provide for the definition of “motorcycle�; and to have automated red light enforcement end June 30, 2012.

Signed By the Governor January 27, 2012, Took effect immediately with exceptions Original Bill- House Bill 1458 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) making changes to the Commercial Driver License section relating to suspensions for failure to obtain or carry a medical certificate as required by federal law and amends the definition of “emergency vehicle� to include a county emergency management vehicle.

Signed By the Governor February 2, 2012. Takes effect in 60 days Original Bill- House Bill 170 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) to provide that any pedacycle being operated in the normal course of traffic under the speed limit shall travel in the right-hand lane or as close the right curb as possible unless passing another vehicle or when preparing for a left-hand turn. Exceptions are provided. A vehicle passing such

Page

10

a pedacycle must pass to the left no less than four feet away at a careful and prudent speed. No driver of a motor vehicle shall interfere with a pedacycle. Pedacycles shall be operated as safe as possible and not to interfere with traffic.

)

Signed By the Governor February 2, 2012. Takes effect in 60 days.

Original Bill- House Bill 923 Amends the Housing Authorities Law to allow the housing authority of Pittsburgh to appoint police officers having similar powers and jurisdiction to municipal police officers. Such officers shall be certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as having completed the instruction. These police officers shall maintain the certification as a condition of employment as police officers for the Authority.

!

PCPA participated in a “fly-in� lobbying event in Washington DC sponsored by GoRail and the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks in early February. Law Enforcement Representatives from across the US met with members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and asked them to vote against a provision in the multi-year surface transportation bill that would have permitted states to increase size and weight increases of trucks in Interstate Highways. We are pleased report that the lobbying effort was successful and in addition, the trucking industry has agreed to discontinue their push for larger and heavier trucks.

More detailed information, including links to this recently enacted legislation is available via the PCPA Bills To Watch Page of the PCPA website. PCPA Staff will continue monitor and track proposed legislation of interest to the Association.

Members are encouraged to contact Headquarters if they have specific questions about legislative issues.

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

New Bulletin Feature!

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

* While the PCPA continues to change rapidly with new technologies, we still look for every opportunity to embrace our rich history- a history that comes from our longest standing members. We’d like to start a new feature that highlights your accounts in “Then and Now- Embracing PA’s Law Enforcement History.� What was policing like years ago and how has it changed over time? What technologies, services and equipment were unavailable when you were patrolling the street and running your department? How did your experiences and hardships on the job help shape what law enforcement is today?

Please send your stories, anecdotes, advice and experiences into Headquarters to be printed in the next magazine. We’d like our members to understand how you shaped the career they have today and what experiences you have that could help them in their job as a law enforcement professional.

Please send submissions with the subject or headline “Magazine Feature� to: PCPA Headquarters 3905 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 -oracrist@pachiefs.org

PA Patch Pride

COLEBROOKDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT The patch worn on the sleeve of the officers’ uniforms has been changed five times since 1952.

The original consisted of the words “Colebrookdale Township Police� in black surrounded by the Keystone symbol on a gray background. The patch was changed in the mid-60s to resemble the badge worn at the time. In the late 70’s, the patch was changed back to the original Keystone symbol; however, the colors were black and gold. In 1992 when Douglass Township contracted services from Colebrookdale, the patch reflected the merger with a name change to Colebrookdale District Police Department. The patch was changed again in 1999 to the current patch displaying the apple symbol.

Colebrookdale has been referred to as the “apple basket of Berks County,� thus the symbol of the apple was added to the patch and the logo of the department.

! ! + Please take a moment to visit the PCPA website at www.pachiefs.org and log in at the top right corner using your email and password. Logging in will allow you to gain access to members-only pages and information as well as the full membership directory. Here you can make changes to your contact information and department information.

Increasingly, the PA Chiefs of Police Association uses electronic methods, such as a bi-weekly eNewsletter, to keep our membership up-to-date and informed. Please make sure your email address is current and correct so that you don’t miss out on pertinent information between magazines.

Your accurate information will allow us to better serve you!

Thank you! www.pachiefs.org

Issue

Page

11

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

February 21, 2012 Dear Chief/Law Enforcement Administrator, This year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee from Western Pennsylvania committed again to lead and organizing the 2012 “Be A Fan� Torch Run from PNC Park in Pittsburgh to the Medlar Field in State College for the start of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania 2012 Summer Games at Penn State University.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign to benefit Special Olympics (SO) began in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas and is the largest grass-roots fundraising movement for Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR as it is commonly abbreviated, is run by Police Officers, Sheriff ’s Deputies, support staff, police volunteers and other law enforcement professionals from around the world.

Currently, close to 90,000 police professionals in over 35 countries participate in this worldwide effort to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Similar in many ways to the Olympic Torch Relay, the Law Enforcement Torch Run consists of scheduled relay events, usually held in conjunction and coordination with Special Olympics functions (like the Special Olympics Summer and Winter Games).

While carrying the flame, officers and athletes are referred to as “Guardians of the Flame�.

Our inaugural 2011 Torch Run was an unbelievable success, raising nearly $60,000 but more importantly created media exposure that focused on the partnership between Special Olympics PA and the Western PA Law Enforcement Community! Last year the Pennsylvania course was divided into forty (40) segments ranging in length from approximately 2.5 to 5 miles. This year, due to the overwhelming growth and support, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee will expand the course to allow more support from local Law Enforcement organizations. Law enforcement agencies may choose an open segment and through their designated run coordinator, plan for that agency to run the torch for that leg. Legs may be run in full by all team members or broken into segments among the team.

The Torch Run will start on June 5 at PNC Park and end at Medlar Field on June 7. The run will take place over 3 days as members of law enforcement carry the “flame of hope� over 150 miles, through city streets, busy highways and winding country roads. The torch will be carried from PNC Park to Heinz Field and then through downtown Pittsburgh before heading east towards State College. Day one will end close to the Intersection of US22 and PA119.

Day Two will begin where Day One ended and proceed to the Sheetz Company (a major sponsor of Special Olympic events) Headquarters in Altoona. Day Three will begin in Altoona and go to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park (Penn State University) – sight of the 2012 SO Summer Games.

We are seeking law enforcement agencies in Western PA to “own� their own 2-4 mile legs. Please get this information to any and all law enforcement personnel who are running enthusiasts.

Since LETR is also a fund raising event – teams will be requested to raise at least $1,000 to secure their ‘ownership’ of the segment. A team may consist of as many runners as the LE agency wishes – and LE need only pay a $40 per person registration fee to get started (with a goal to raise $1,000). The coordinator of that agency will be responsible for positioning runners to run the entire length of the segment or parts of it, as long as the torch keeps moving. The agency coordinator shall also have the responsibility of assigning torch bearers and managing the acceptance of the torch from the previous leg and passing it onto the next leg. The SOPA LETR committee will help coordinators with this responsibility.

If you’re ready to say, “I’m A Fan� of Special Olympics Pennsylvania and would like to sign up for an available leg or have any questions, please contact Carrie Hucker, SOPA – Events Coordinator, Western Pennsylvania at 724.375.7515 x249 or email at chucker@specialolympicspa.org.

Thanks,

Inspector Darrel J. Parker Office of the Allegheny County District Attorney

Page

12

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

Training and Events )

'

When: April 2 - 4, 2012 Where: Holiday Inn Harrisburg East 4751 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 939-7841 Cost: $75.00 per attendee All currently certified PLEAC assessors are required to have update training at least once every 2 years if you wish to continue to be on the active assessor list for PLEAC. If you plan to attend the Assessor Training Class for *new* assessors you must complete an assessor application (please visit our website events calendar for details).

The Pennsylvania Police Accreditation Coalition (PPAC) will be sponsoring a hospitality room on Monday and Tuesday evenings (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM) with light snacks, beverages and the opportunity for you to network with others who are working in the accreditation program.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. Please contact the hotel directly at 717-9397841 to book your room at a rate of $75.00 per night. There is a registration of $75.00 per attendee as well.

Please call Headquarters at 717-236-1059 for more information.

$

Sponsored by the PA State Police & Penn State Hershey Hospital When: Monday, April 23 – Friday April 27, 2012 Where: Pennsylvania State Police Academy, Hershey, PA Cost: FREE to all attendees This conference will discuss all aspects of physical and sexual abuse. This will include lectures regarding investigation techniques, medical diagnosis, and judicial procedures, which will be presented by experts across all disciplines. The conference is designed for law enforcement, children and youth caseworkers, prosecutors, medical personnel, and anyone else who is tasked with any aspect of child abuse investigations.

Please contact Tpr. Patrick J. Zirpoli at pzirpoli@pa.gov or call 570-963-3379.

'

When: May 9-11, 2012 Where: Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA Cost: $50 for PA residents who register before April 9, 2012 This conference provides an opportunity for 300 victim service providers and allied professionals to join Pathways for national keynote speakers, informative workshops, networking opportunities and the presentation of the Governor’s Victim Services Pathfinder Awards.

Please visit www.Pathways2012.org for more information or contact Janice Maruniak at jem41@psu.edu or 724-430-4213. www.pachiefs.org

' ,

" " " " - .

When: May 25, 2012 – Shotgun start at 8:00 AM Where: Bridges Golf Club, Abbottstown, PA The mission of C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) is to provide resources, assistance and grief counseling to those who have lost a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. Please help this organization provide this much needed assistance to the families of our fallen officers by supporting their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.

For more information or questions on the Central PA Chapter of C.O.P.S. or the Golf Tournament, please contact Kim at 717-259-6622 or kweigand@verizon.net.

When: May 7, 2012 at 12:00 Noon Where: Harrisburg Capitol Building, rear near the fountain The Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge will conduct its annual Police Memorial Ceremony in the rear of the Capitol building, near the fountain, adjacent to the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Grove. The service will be held in the Forum building should there be inclement weather. A luncheon will also be provided immediately following the ceremony, in the lobby of the Keystone Building.

This event will honor the memory of all Law Enforcement Officers who were killed in the line of duty throughout Pennsylvania. The surviving families of those killed in the line of duty will be honored with the presence of police officers from across the Commonwealth.

When: June 10-15, 2012 Where: Princeton, NJ Hosted by the Philadelphia Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this conference and Leadership Training opportunity is limited to 25 attendees who are personally selected and notified. Please contact FBI-Training Coordinator, Jerry O’Callaghan at 215-418-4298 for information.

When: July 8-12, 2012 Where: Radisson Harrisburg Hotel in Camp Hill, PA Cost: Member Registration- $200 One-Day Training Registration- $125 Retired Member Registration- $100 *Please see the Conference Section in this magazine for registration form, detailed schedule and other information.

You may also register online at www.pachiefs.org/conference.

Issue

Page

13

Save Time and Enhance Investigations with CARFAX VIN Alert ÂŽ

TM

Use instant vehicle information to help solve crimes faster When new information gets reported,

VIN Alert

TM

Get alerts on: G ¡ Stolen

Virginia Damage Report

Accident reported Vehicle Reported Stolen

Super Fairfax Auto Body Fairfax, VA 703-555-8200

Damage repairs performed Service Record

¡ Accidents ¡ Service events ¡ Repair locations

www.sfautobody.com

¡ Ownership changes ¡ Registration updates CARFAX helps over 2,300 agencies at no cost!

¡ Odometer inconsistencies and much more... police.carfax.com

Š2012 CARFAX, Inc. All rights reserved.

PCPA

99th Annual Education and Training Conference

THIS SECTION INCLUDES: Conference Registration General Conference Information Ladies Letter Tentative Schedule Proposed Bylaws Revisions Awards Nominations and Training Requests

to th the ffuture t

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association 99th Annual Education and Training Conference July 8-12, 2012 Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Member $200 Retired $100 Non-Member $300 One-Day $125 Monday Tuesday Wednesday (Circle One) t 3FHJTUSBUJPO GFF JODMVEFT 3FHJTUSBUJPO NBUFSJBMT 5SBJOJOH 4FNJOBST &YIJCJU )BMM #VTJOFTT 4FTTJPOT $PõFF #SFBLT -VODI .PO 8FE

)PTQJUBMJUZ 3PPN $POGFSFODF "DUJWJUJFT BOE (JGU t 3FHJTUSBUJPO EPFT /05 JODMVEF )PUFM "DDPNNPEBUJPOT %JOOFST BOE 3FDFQUJPOT

Name:___________________________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________ Agency: _______________________________

t "MM SFHJTUSBUJPOT NVTU CF SFDFJWFE OP MBUFS UIBO +VMZ " -BUF SFHJTUSBUJPO GFF PG XJMM CF BQQMJFE UP BMM SFHJTUSBUJPOT SFDFJWFE BGUFS UIBU EBUF

Total:________

Telephone: ______________________ Email: _________________________________ MEALS/EVENTS — (Registrant Only - Guest/Family Meals indicated below for each individual registered.) † .FBM 1BDLBHF

PS † 4VOEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS 55 s -EAL 0ACKAGE INCLUDES 2ECEPTION AND $INNER s 3UNDAY -ONDAY 4UESDAY AND 7EDNESDAY † .POEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS 55 s "REAKFAST AND ,UNCH ARE ./4 INCLUDED IN THE 0ACKAGE AND ARE NOT SOLD SEPARATELY † 5VFTEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS 60 s "REAKFAST IS INCLUDED WITH ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS ,UNCH IS INCLUDED IN 2EGISTRATION FEE † 8FEOFTEBZ "OOVBM #BORVFU

65 ,ADIES ,UNCHEON IS INCLUDED WITH 'UEST &AMILY REGISTRATION

Total:________

GUEST/FAMILY REGISTRATION

Total:________

s 'UEST &AMILY REGISTRATION INCLUDES 2EGISTRATION MATERIALS 4RAINING 3EMINARS AND 7ORKSHOPS %XHIBIT (ALL "USINESS 3ESSIONS #OFFEE "REAKS ,ADIES ,UNCHEON 4UESDAY

(OSPITALITY 2OOM #ONFERENCE !CTIVITIES AND 'IFT s &AMILY REFERS TO SPOUSE OR FAMILY MEMBER NOT A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OR FELLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLEAGUE s 2EGISTRATION AND -EALS FOR #HILDREN 5NDER ARE &2%% s 4HERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR GUESTS STAYING IN THE SAME ROOM AS A REGISTERED ATTENDEE HOWEVER MEALS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY FOR EACH GUEST PACKAGE AND INDIVIDUAL MEALS AVAILABLE

† Spouse/Guest Name ___________________________________ Registration † 4QPVTF (VFTU

Meals † .FBM 1BDLBHF

- or † 4VOEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † .POEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 5VFTEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 8FEOFTEBZ "OOVBM #BORVFU 4VC 5PUBM @@@@@@@@@@@

† Child/Guest Name ___________________________________ Registration † $IJME (VFTU

Meals † .FBM 1BDLBHF

- or † 4VOEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † .POEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 5VFTEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 8FEOFTEBZ "OOVBM #BORVFU † $IJME (VFTU 6OEFS '3&&

† Child/Guest Name ___________________________________ Registration † $IJME (VFTU

Meals † .FBM 1BDLBHF

- or † 4VOEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † .POEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 5VFTEBZ 3FDFQUJPO %JOOFS † 8FEOFTEBZ "OOVBM #BORVFU † $IJME (VFTU 6OEFS '3&&

4VC 5PUBM @@@@@@@@@@@

4VC 5PUBM @@@@@@@@@@@

PAYMENT INFORMATION † $IFDL @@@@@@@@@@@@ .BEF QBZBCMF UP 1$1" JO UIF BNPVOU PG @@@@@@@@@@ † is enclosed † XJMM GPMMPX † $SFEJU $BSE OVNCFS @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ &YQ %BUF @@@@@@@@@ .BTUFS$BSE 7JTB %JTDPWFS $SFEJU $BSE #JMMJOH "EESFTT 4USFFU @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ $JUZ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ 4UBUF @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ;JQ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: 2OOM RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE AT HTTP WWW RADISON COM PCPA OR BY CALLING THE 2ADISON (OTEL (ARRISBURG AT INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WITH THE 0! #HIEFS GROUP CODE 0#0! 4HE CONFERENCE ROOM RATE IS PLUS TAX AND INCLUDES BREAKFAST

GRAND TOTAL DUE:__________

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY s !LL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND MAILED FAXED OR E MAILED TO 0#0! s ! PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL CANCELLATIONS POSTMARKED OR FAXED E MAILED DATED ON OR BEFORE *UNE s !

PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL CANCELLATIONS POSTMARKED OR FAXED E MAILED BETWEEN *UNE AND s .O REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER *ULY .O REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR NO SHOWS Mail Form with payment to: PCPA Conference, 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

$ 0

The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association has long had a reputation for providing top-notch education on the most pressing law enforcement topics. That is why we want you to attend the 99th Annual Education and Training Conference and Exposition in Camp Hill, PA from July 8-12, 2012. This year’s event is brand new starting with a new location and continuing with new training and keynote speakers, a completely different kind of exhibit hall and new events to keep you busy and of course, having fun all week! Please complete the registration form found in this issue of The Bulletin, or visit www.pachiefs.org to register online today!

% $

' $ , $ $ 1 *

Registration and Exhibits are the main focus throughout your arrival day at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg! You can begin registration as early as 12:00 PM in the Convention Center Lobby, and we’ll remain there until 5 PM. Check into your room and explore our new venue which has been completely remodeled (we like to think just for us) and then head to the exhibit hall to get your chances to win prizes throughout your stay. We will have information about upcoming events ready for you as well as ID badges for all registered attendees. Since we packed the schedule and the entire hotel will be buzzing with PCPA events, we’ll be bringing back the “Daily Bullet� as well, a flyer placed under each attendees’ door that highlights the day’s activities. Check it out before you head off to your next event; you never know whose picture might end up in there! We’ll also be displaying a full schedule of events at the Registration Desk so you’re sure to follow us as we’re “Building Bridges� throughout the week!

On Sunday evening, as our attendees and exhibitors are getting settled in for this year’s Conference, PCPA will host a “Welcome Barbeque� celebration right outside of the Expo Hall! As soon as you’re finished checking out the new products on display, step right outside for a sunny outdoor barbeque as we fire up the grills for some down home cookin! What’s better than a BBQ? Prizes of course! Our vendors will be donating their own products and services at discounts or no cost to your department during a prize raffle. Win that new software system or get a special deal on a police vehicle, just by coming to enjoy dinner! We hope you’ll join us and come catch up with attendees you haven’t seen since last year.

$

It is required that you and your guests wear an Identification Badge for all Conference functions. The ID Badge will distinguish your chosen meal plan, and it’s your ticket into all Conference seminars, business meetings, exhibit hall and the hospitality room.

This is very important and your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure a smoothly run Conference for everyone. % $

The Exhibit Hall, held in the hotel’s connecting Convention Center will house the vendor and membership booths on Sunday and Monday. Throughout the first 2 days of the Conference, the Exhibitors are your source for raffle tickets towards prize giveaways and this year’s Exhibit Hall Raffle with a chance to win up to $500 (Member registrants ONLY). Beyond that, our Exhibitors are the key to the best of all resources and offer a wide range of companies, products and services, many of which have been discounted specifically for this event! A welcome cocktail reception will be held Sunday evening, and both a morning coffee break and lunch buffet will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Monday. What more could you ask for? www.pachiefs.org

Back again this year! Monday Only! In the Exhibit Hall on Monday, Exhibitors will be giving away raffle tickets when you visit their booths. Each Exhibitor will get 20 chances to give out at their discretion. We’ll be holding 3 drawings in the Exhibit Hall. These drawings could happen at any time throughout the day and here’s the tricky part, you MUST be PRESENT to win!

Two (2) winners will win $250 each and one (1) lucky grand prize winner will walk out with $500 in their pockets! While you’re checking out the incredible new technology, educational opportunities and so much more, take a chance at winning!

Feeling Lucky? The Conference raffle drawings will be held during the Business Sessions. Just like in the Exhibit Hall, another two (2) members will each win $250, with one lucky winner walking out with $500! Here’s how to get as many chances as you can: s /NE CHANCE JUST FOR REGISTERING FOR THE TH !NNUAL Conference! s /NE CHANCE FOR RECOMMENDING A NEW MEMBER WHO HAS NEVER attended the conference before. Call your neighboring Chief and get them to come! Just give Headquarters staff a call to let them know you’ve recommended someone (717) 236-1059! s /NE CHANCE IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST #ONFERENCE 7ELCOME 7E RE glad you registered! s /NE CHANCE IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE -AY TH s /NE CHANCE IF YOU HAVEN T BEEN TO A #ONFERENCE IN AT LEAST years. Welcome back!

Deposit your chances at the Registration Desk or as you enter the business sessions. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Last year’s Challenge was so exciting, we weren’t sure we could top it‌ but we’re pretty sure we have! Join us out by the pool on Monday evening for a surprise series of events that will give

( )! /

)X

Page

17

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION th

$ 0

X 2

all new bragging rights to the region that wins. Along with a buffet dinner outside, pit Chiefs against Chiefs as they battle their way through various contests that will not only be fun to watch, but are sure to have spectators cheering! Which region has the determination to win it all? Join us at Monday’s Chiefs Challenge to find out!

The Ladies Committee would like to invite all of our wives and “significant others� to the upcoming 2012 PCPA Conference!

The Conference runs from Sunday, July 8th through Thursday, July 12th and will be held at the Radisson Harrisburg Hotel and Conference Center right near the riverfront of our beautiful capitol, Harrisburg, PA. Enjoy swimming, volleyball, the city skyline and an array of shopping and spa services in the area, city tours and sightseeing.

For those of you who haven’t attended and had the opportunity to experience the Conference activities, or if you just haven’t joined us in a while, we’d love to see you in Camp Hill! And for our “regulars�, we can’t wait to catch up again this year at our brand new location!

Each year we work to improve upon the previous years’ activities, capitalizing on those events for which we’ve received positive feedback, as well as searching for new and exciting ideas to incorporate into the ladies’ schedule. We encourage you to reach out with your ideas and let us know what you’d like to experience during your week-long stay in the Harrisburg/Camp Hill area.

Among the activities we’re bringing back in 2012, the Ladies’ Marketplace will be your one stop shop for vendors catering to the ladies attending, bringing their best displays of jewelry, dÊcor, handbags, crafts and food right next to the registration desk. The men don’t get to have all the fun with this year’s Chiefs Challenge activities; bring your pom-poms and get ready to join the ladies as we cheer our regions to victory!

The largest event for our committee is the ever popular Ladies Luncheon featuring great food and the Chinese Auction packed with a huge variety of prizes to take home! We’ll also be hosting a Zumba! Fitness class and a brand new crafting event featuring local artists who give their tips and instruction on how to turn the ordinary into extraordinary and let you bring home your creation!

If you’re a Chief reading this, make sure you bring a magazine home and let your spouse or significant other know what’s in store this year! If you or your guest attendees have any questions about the conference or ladies activities scheduled for this year, please feel free to contact PCPA Headquarters @ 717-236-1059. Keep checking your e-newsletter alerts and your Bulletin magazines for more details on all of the events and a full schedule with dates and times for each.

Make those reservations now and we look forward to seeing all of you this July!

Sincerely, PCPA Ladies Committee Page

18

& $

$

Incoming President John Mackey and his first lady Mariann welcome everyone with a craic good time! Paying homage to his heritage, John Mackey is hosting an Irish inspired dinner with live Celtic entertainment from Across the Pond. A mix of traditional Irish Folk as well as modern Celtic music, this trio is sure to get the hooley started and find everyone raisin the pint during the Tuesday night reception from 6 to 11 PM at Mackey’s Pub. We may even have a surprise in store that will get ye dancin’ a jig by the end of the evening!

$ 1

Wednesday night is our crowning glory, and this is the time to honor our traditions and look toward our future. This evening of distinction is a time to reflect on our rich history and the leaders who have brought us to this time of great success. It is also a night when current achievements are acknowledged, including those departments who have achieved accredited status. We will gratefully acknowledge our President, Chief Tom DiMaria, for his dedication over the past year. As he transitions to the Chairman of the Board he will pass the presidential gavel in a ceremony full of pomp and circumstance which also installs our new officers and PCPA’s new President, John Mackey. Dress to impress!

As always, this week promises relaxation and fun with something for everyone. You should sign up on Sunday for all week’s exciting events (spots will be limited). In addition to the Annual Ladies Luncheon and Chinese Auction, we’ll have the always popular Ladies Marketplace full of vendors for everything from purses and jewelry to dÊcor and specialty foods, and creative new seminars and exercise classes to keep your schedule packed with fun events all week long! Don’t miss out on the fun!

$

( )! /

www.pachiefs.org

/ ( )

Noon - 5:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM

1:00 - 3:00 PM 3:00 - 6:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration Troops Returning Home: Issues and Available Services PA National Guard Training Seminar (TBA) Exhibit Hall Open Education and Training Committee Meeting Backyard Barbeque

/ (

8:00 AM 8:00 - 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 2:00 - 5:00 PM

2:00 - 3:30 PM 3:30 - 5:00 PM

6:00 - 7:00 PM 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Registration Opens Business Meeting Coffee Break Exhibit Hall Open Lunch Buffet Employment/Disciplinary Legal Issues/ Arbitrator Panel Michael Miller, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott Retirement Planning - Roof Advisory An Exercise in Adaptive Leadership: Overview of Tropical Storm Lee in Hershey Chief Pat O’Rourke, Derry Township Chiefs Challenge Dinner Buffet & Hospitality

/ (

8:00 AM 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Registration Opens Crisis Communications - Building Trust and Credibility Jeff Chatterton, Checkmate Public Affairs 9:30 - 10:30 AM DDACTS Training, John Coyle, NHTSA 11:00 - 11:45 AM Talent and Management Coaching Target Corporation 8:00 AM Western Chiefs Meeting 9:30 AM Coffee Break 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ladies Luncheon & Chinese Auction Noon - 1:00 PM Luncheon, Target and Blue & PA Crime Prevention Awards 1:00 - 3:00 PM PA Crime Prevention Awards Presentations 1:00 - 5:00 PM Crisis Communications - Building Trust and Credibility Jeff Chatterton, Checkmate Public Affairs 6:00 - 10:00 PM Presidents Reception/Dinner ' / (

8:00 AM 8:00 - 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 - Noon

www.pachiefs.org

Registration Opens Business Meeting Coffee Break Job Task Analysis Process, Procedures and Results Val Lubens

10:00 - Noon Noon - 1:00 PM 1:00 - 4:00 PM 1:00 - 4:00 PM 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM -Midnight

Use of Force Issues - John Bostain, FLETC Lunch Use of Force Issues - John Bostain, FLETC Accreditation (PLEAC) Meeting Retired Chiefs Meeting Reception 99th Annual Installation and Accreditation Dinner

Please note that the schedule is tentative and not yet confirmed. TBA class topics still in discussion include: Social Networking, Resources and Duties of the Office of Attorney General, and other Legal Issues. Please check PCPA’s Website for updates.

$

3$

4 PCPA is currently seeking success/best practice stories from within our membership in effort to create a training seminar for the upcoming 2012 Education & Training Conference.

We are looking for examples of projects, policies or other endeavors that have been implemented and have shown success and may be of benefit to your colleagues around the State. Of the entries submitted, we will select a panel of Chiefs to share their successes and advice for fellow PCPA Members during the conference.

Please submit a short paragraph detailing the project, policy or activity that you have implemented; where the idea started and how it was enacted, any struggles faced while executing the plan and how it has ultimately helped your department, whether it be through professionalism, performance or camaraderie within the department.

Submissions can be emailed to PCPAHeadquarters@ pachiefs.org and will be accepted from now until May 1st, 2012.

( )! /

Page

19

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION th

$

'

The following proposed amendments to the bylaws are being forwarded through the BULLETIN to the entire membership and will be presented at the Annual Conference for a vote of the membership. Members are encouraged to discuss these changes among their county and regional associations and to contact their Executive Board Members or Association Headquarters for further information or questions regarding these amendments. Revisions or amendments to the PCPA bylaws must be submitted, in writing, to the Executive Director of the Association at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Association, and forwarded by the Executive Director to each member of the Association at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Deletions are in strike through type and additions are underlined.

Proposed Amendment #1: ARTICLE II - Name and Mission Section 2.

Mission. The mission of this Association (hereinafter the “Mission�) is as follows: The Association is a professional organization of chiefs of police and other executives of police, public safety and private law enforcement organizations across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Association provides a vehicle through which members can come together, examine their positions on issues, and address the needs of their colleagues.

The values that guide the Association’s working decisions are central to its mission. These values include accountability, continuous improvement, diversity, education and training, human life, innovation, the laws and Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, problem-solving, compassion, cooperation, excellence, fairness, inclusion, integrity, personal autonomy, and professionalism. When put into practice, these values help the Association contribute to the quality of life across the state.

The Association’s values are characteristics of qualities of work. Although the membership of the Association may need to balance these values from time to time on both an individual and collective basis, the Association will never ignore these values for the sake of expediency or personal preference. The Association holds these values constantly before it to teach and remind the Association’s membership, and the communities which those members serve, of the Association’s ideals. These values are the cornerstone upon which the Association is founded.

In fulfilling its mission, the Association needs the support of the residents and elected officials of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Association’s staff in order to provide the quality of service which the Association’s values commit it to providing.

The Association seeks to serve and protect all residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; as such, the Association aims to earn and maintain the unqualified respect of all residents.

The Association’s members aim to be respected leaders in their communities, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, throughout the United States of America, and internationally.

With these aims in mind, the Association promotes the professional and personal development of its members through innovative services, training, peer counseling and comradeship.

The Association makes a positive impact on the quality of life in the communities which its members serve through pro-active Page

20

leadership in the following: community partnerships, ethics and integrity, knowledge and information dissemination, promoting legislation which advances the mission of the Association before the United States Congress and the Pennsylvania General Assembly, media relations, professional standards, vision, and innovative change.

Mission, Vision and Values. (a) Our Mission. The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association is an organization of law enforcement executives promoting excellence and providing expertise in law enforcement and public safety within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through strong leadership and innovative programs. (b) Our Vision. Our vision is to provide professional leadership and a respected voice for Pennsylvania’s law enforcement community. (c) Our Values. We value professionalism. We believe that by adhering to standards and committing to continuous improvement, law enforcement agencies can provide the most effective level of services to their communities. We value integrity. We believe that, as law enforcement leaders, we are accountable for the manner in which we perform our professional duties. We value leadership. We believe that we offer an informed voice on statewide issues impacting the law enforcement community. We value participation. We believe that the strength of our organization is based upon the participation and contributions of each of our members towards achieving common goals.

Proposed Amendment #2: ARTICLE VI - Executive Board Section 11.

Support of Candidates or Policy Statements.

By a vote of three-fourths of a majority of a quorum of the Executive Board, the Executive Board may support platforms of candidates in elections and/or policy statements of cabinet members.

Endorsements. It is the policy of the PCPA to not endorse political candidates seeking elected office.

The Membership and Bylaws Committee met on March 1st and forwarded the recommendations above to the Executive Board for review and approval on March 3rd. The next meeting of the Membership and Bylaws Committee is scheduled for May 18th. The next meeting of the Executive Board is May 19th.

( )! /

www.pachiefs.org

PCPA Awards Each year at the Annual Education and Training Conference, awards are presented to individuals for a variety of accomplishments. The Association personally makes award presentations for a Medal of Valor Award and the Award of Excellence. The stories that lead d up to the presentations are always amazing, touching and awe inspiring.

As we perform our daily duties, day after day, week after week throughout the year, many of us encounter people who deserve nominations for these awards. Please take a moment to review the requirements and consider nominating a professional in your area for recognition.

'

Eligibility for this award includes any full-time, sworn law enforcement officer, of any rank, who works for an agency within the boundaries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This award is presented for bravery or valor and/or for life saving of another human being while placing nominated officer at risk. The nomination procedure requires written nomination with all pertinent details of the event included, along with any newspaper articles, newscast videos, etc. Only one award will be presented each year.

Any officer may be nominated for the same incident repeatedly.

' %

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association annually presents this award in recognition of superiority in some quality, skill or achievement that goes beyond the norm, the average or what is satisfactory in degree, amount or quality and which has substantial ial al ence l l positive impact upon the mission of this Association. To nominate someone for this award, submit a letter including the ce nominee’s name, agency information, and home and work addresses. To this letter attach responses to each of these | Ex questions: r 1. State the superiority in some quality, skill thee kill or achievement exhibited byy the nominee that qualifies q nominee for consideration. e

lo r

3. State the substantial impact that the conduct actions onduct orr action ns of this nominee nominee has h upon the mission of the Association.

|

nc e l 2. State the degree, amount or quality that at elevates elevatees the conduct c or actions of the nominee l e above the norm, average or what is considered satisfactory. dered to be b sati sfactory. c Ex

lo a | V

Nominees are presented to the Education Training n and Tra aining Committee C e and nd d | recommendations submitted to the Executive utive Board Boaard for approval.

Deadline for all nominations is May 14,, 2012

or Val l a | V or | Excellence www.pachiefs.org

Va

ce n le l ce x | E

( )! /

Page

21

Citizen Crime Prevention Volunteer Awards/Crime Prevention Officer of the Year Information and Nomination Forms

TO:

Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Executives, Crime Prevention Practitioners, School Resource Officers and D.A.R.E. Officers

FROM:

Denise Barry Office of Criminal Justice System Improvements Law Enforcement Planning Unit

Pennsylvania’s reputation as a leader in crime prevention is reinforced through the vast number of citizen volunteers who support our law enforcement agencies in the continuing war on crime and drugs. Each year, the law enforcement community is afforded an opportunity to formally recognize the special citizens that are working with their friends and neighbors in crime prevention groups to rid their communities of criminal activity.

The Citizen Crime Prevention Volunteer Awards are intended to publicly recognize these dedicated individuals for their outstanding contributions to community crime prevention. Each qualified individual that is nominated will receive recognition. Those persons who are not selected to receive the Citizen Crime Prevention Volunteer Award will receive either a Certificate of Achievement or a Certificate of Appreciation. Nominating law enforcement agencies will be provided the certificates for local presentation.

Individuals selected to receive the Citizen Crime Prevention Volunteer Award will be invited to Camp Hill in July to take part in the annual Citizen Crime Prevention Award Ceremony. This prestigious and exciting event highlights Pennsylvania’s nationally recognized crime prevention efforts.

The Awards Program has been successful because of the support of crime prevention practitioners throughout the Commonwealth. A “Crime Prevention Officer of the Year” will be selected and recognized at the Awards Ceremony. This will be presented to a law enforcement officer who has given exemplary commitment to improving the quality of life through crime prevention efforts. Enclosed is information and nominating materials, which I urge you to review and consider on behalf of deserving citizen volunteers and community organizations, businesses and media who have contributed to the success of your crime prevention activities.

We look forward to receiving your nomination forms by May 24, 2012. Should you have any questions concerning the Awards Program or the nomination process, please contact Ms. Denise Barry at (717) 265-8559 or via email at debarry@pa.gov.

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

David Hunter Heffner David Hunter Heffner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, musician and founder of CODY Systems passed from this world on February 15, 2012. Mr. Heffner, along with his wife of 37 years, Fran Heffner, was co-CEO of Pennsylvania’s own CODY Systems, one of the nation’s most well-respected providers of public-safety software as well as the PCPAs only 4-Shield Partner. Mr. Heffner had quietly retired from the business in the early part of last year after having been diagnosed with Leukemia, while CODY’s young leadership team, under the guidance of Mrs. Heffner, has been running the day-to-day operations ever since. As the PCPA has developed a close relationship with the CODY family over the years, we would like to offer an intimate look at the life of CODY’s late founder.

Mr. Heffner was born and raised in Pottstown, Pa. A Pennsylvania boy through and through, he graduated from the Hill School in 1963 and Drexel University in 1968, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Mr. Heffner served as a Captain in the Army Security Agency during the Vietnam Conflict and was staff briefing officer for Admiral John S. McCain Jr., Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC) in Hawaii. He worked in military intelligence and was aboard the U.S.S. Okinawa for the recovery of Apollo 15. It was the knowledge Mr. Heffner gained and innovations he pioneered during this time that would eventually provide the backbone for the cutting-edge software CODY continues to develop for law enforcement, public safety and homeland security.

After leaving the service, Mr. Heffner became a well-known musician and singer in Hawaii and the northeastern United States, performing with Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, the Kingston Trio and others. During his career, his friendship with the grandson of Buffalo Bill Cody led to Mr. Heffner adopting Cody as his stage name (and later the name of his business).

In the late 1970s, Mr. Heffner, along with Mrs. Heffner, started CODY Computer Services, which is now better known as CODY Systems. During CODY’s early years, he created a software system for police departments that is one of the definitive tools for agencies across the nation, and remains the benchmark for all CODY software developers as they continue to advance with new technologies, new products and pioneer new innovations.

Mr. Heffner was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and a staunch supporter of the Philadelphia Orchestra and young musicians in the Philadelphia area. He was on the Dean’s www.pachiefs.org

Executive Board for the iSchool at Drexel University, where he and Mrs. Heffner endow a scholarship. The Heffners also provide private assistance for young emerging musicians, among other charitable work.

If you care to offer a gift in remembrance of Mr. Heffner, we encourage you to please make a donation to either of the following two organizations:

&5)

'

" Make your check payable to “Drexel University� and write “The David ’68 and Fran Heffner Endowed Scholarship Fund for Students in the College of Information Science and Technology� on the subject line. Donations can be sent to Drexel University, Office of Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 8215, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

" Please call CODY Systems at 610.326.7476 and ask for Terry Raymond for details.

A Special Note from CODY: Thank you for the overwhelming outpouring of cards, flowers, and other gestures we have received in memory of Mr. Heffner. Mrs. Heffner and the rest of the CODY family look forward with great joy and anticipation to seeing all of our clients and friends at CODY Wishlist 2012, April 17th and 18th, where we will honor the legacy of a great man and look forward to our next thirty years.

Issue

Page

23

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

MEMBERSHIP PRODUCTS

#!2 %-",%-3 s ,)#%.3% 0,!4%3 s 342!7 (!43 s 0%.3 s +.)6%3 s #!43 -%/73 -).)!452% 0/,)#% #!23 s "!3%"!,, #!03 s "!'3 !.$ 4/4%3 s -/.%9 #,)03 PLUS MANY MORE ITEMS FOR SALE AT WWW.PACHIEFS.ORG

$

FAX IN

RDER! 2 2!

5!

5 (SEE O

2 2! 5!

Page

24

YOUR O

PPOSIT

Issue

E PAGE

FOR O

RDER F

ORM)

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association

$ Baseball Caps/Visors Car Emblems Charms Christmas Ornaments Coffee Mugs Coolers Cuff Links Duffel Bags & Tote Bags Garment Bags Golf Balls Golf Umbrellas Key Chains Knives Lapel Pins License Plates Mini Travel Bags Money Clips PCPA Miniature Police Cruisers Pens Throws

$10.00 $9.00 $10.00 $2.00 $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $10.00 $18.00 $10.00 $20.00 $6.00 $10.00 $2.00 $6.00 $15.00 $8.00 $6.00 $6.00 $35.00

Item Name

Quantity

Shipping & Handling Charges:

Unit Price

Subtotal Shipping TOTAL

Covers Postage or UPS Handling Up to $20.00 $4.00 $20.01 - $50.00 $6.00 $50.01 – 100.00 $9.00 $100.01 and over $11.00

Name:

Amount

$ $ $

Phone:

Address: City:

State:

Zip:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER!! www.pachiefs.org

Issue

Page

25

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

TECH MANDATES | Unauthorized Photos &

Videos at a Crime Scene Contributed by: James A. Dill, Deputy Chief (retired) PA Office of Attorney General

Police work is hard enough. In many cases we have a split second to make a decision that could take away someone’s freedom or, in some cases, result in injury or a loss of life. We spend a great deal of time and resources making sure our officers are properly trained.

We are also constantly being critiqued by the media, defense counsel, and the judicial system and rightfully so. Although they have weeks and months to analyze a decision an officer had to make in an instant, it is the way our check and balance system works.

However in the past few years officers have had to face an entirely new threat – the cell phone video. It is difficult to find a cell phone that doesn’t have a camera and with the plethora of smart phone apps and the instantaneous nature of communications and social networks a video of a crime scene can be on YouTube or a number of other video sites within seconds of an event occurring. One such example was recounted to me by a Michigan police chief.

He dispatched some officers to settle an incident involving some Muslim unrest that was occurring in one of his communities. He said before he ever received a report back from his officers he received a phone call from the Pakistan Consulate. The Consulate complimented his officers for how they were handling the situation. The Chieff inquired how the Consulate could possibly know about this already especially since the Chief hadn’t heard from his personnel yet. The Consulate responded by sending him the YouTube link where portions of the incident were recorded.

What makes it worse is that these videos can be so easily edited. An officer’s response to a vicious act may be all that is posted. Many times you may not see what happened prior to the officer’s actions. Websites like www.splicd.com allow you to isolate a segment from a YouTube video by just entering the start and stop time of the portion of the video you wish to keep.

Page

26

That is just one example. There are dozens of other applications that allow you to edit your phone’s video and upload the result onto the Internet.

In addition some of these applications are specifically written to covertly record police officers’ actions. Indeed, one organization www.openwatch.net, has created cell phone applications to do just that. Cop Recorder (audio only) and Open Watch (audio & video) are written for both the iPhone and the Android operating system. When utilizing these applications the cell phone appears to be off, but it is still recording. In addition there are instructions on the website on how to place the phone in your pocket in order to best record the approaching officer.

The video is then uploaded to the Openwatch servers for immediate distribution on the web (see below).

The ACLU has a “program of monitoring police conduct and practices� where they dispatch personnel to video police incident. In addition they have had input in a number of cases in which the courts have ruled that the video recording of a police officer is permissible. Glik v. Cunniffee, ACLU v. Alvarez, State of MD v. Anthony J. Graber.

So what is a department or officer to do? First of all awareness and training are key factors. From the first weeks in

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

the academy, officers need to know that on any incident their an example of what should not happen, take a look at this cell actions are probably going to be recorded and that they must act phone video from a recent shooting in Miami: http://www. professionally. Yet, when the adrenaline is flowing and officers youtube.com/watch?v=uWrB0iMga4g. are responding to a shooting These are very difficult or injured officer this can be questions and as technology FIRST OF ALL AWARENESS AND TRAINING ARE very difficult. That is why and video streaming continue KEY FACTORS. FROM THE FIRST WEEKS IN THE training and conditioning to advance, officers need to ACADEMY, OFFICERS NEED TO KNOW THAT ON are so important. Properly be aware that there is a good ANY INCIDENT THEIR ACTIONS ARE PROBABLY trained and disciplined officers chance that their actions may can save their department end up on the Internet!

GOING TO BE RECORDED AND THAT THEY MUST thousands in litigation costs.

(Jim Dill is a retired deputy ACT PROFESSIONALLY. YET, WHEN THE ADRENALINE Second, there needs to chief from the PA Office of IS FLOWING AND OFFICERS ARE RESPONDING be a discussion as to what Attorney General. He spent the an officer can do when he majority of his career dealing TO A SHOOTING OR INJURED OFFICER THIS CAN observes someone taking video with investigative technologies.

BE VERY DIFFICULT. THAT IS WHY TRAINING AND of a crime scene. Can an He is now an investigative CONDITIONING ARE SO IMPORTANT. PROPERLY officer seize the phone? What technology consultant and trainer TRAINED AND DISCIPLINED OFFICERS CAN SAVE THEIR about the media (micro SD with Alutiiq International and card, SIM card, etc.)? Is the ITIS, LLC. More information DEPARTMENT THOUSANDS IN LITIGATION COSTS. recording considered evidence? regarding courses he instructs can A dialogue between, officers, be obtained at www.itis-llc.com or administration, and prosecutors needs to be created so that an http://www.counterdrug.org. If you have a question, comment, or an officer has clear direction as to what he can and cannot do. As idea for an article he can be contacted at: jdill@itis-llc.com).

Call PCPA Headquarters at (717) 236-1059

www.pachiefs.org

Issue

Page

27

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

In May 2006 the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) acted to form a fingerprint committee to determine why many criminal suspects were not being fingerprinted. The PCCD, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG), the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission (JCJC) and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA) embarked on a cooperative project to quantify the problems with fingerprinting, determine the reasons for failures in the process, and recommend actions to increase compliance with fingerprinting statutes.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION HAS CONDUCTED TRAINING CLASSES AND DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION ON PROPER FINGERPRINTING PROCEDURES

Constant focus us on fingerprinting has produ produced uce ced d go good od d results. The Pennsylvania State Police ha have ve u upd updated pdat pd ated at ed d their policy manual nual on fingerprintingg an and d em emph emphasized ph has asiz ized iz ed iits ts importance at the Municipal Policee O Off Officers ffic ff icer ic erss Ed er Educ Education ucat uc atio at ion io n and Training Commission ommission (MPOETC) (MPO OET ETC) C) aacademy. cade ca demy de my.. T my The he ued ue d ne new w ru rule less of ccri le rimi ri mina mi nall na Pennsylvania Courts have issue issued rules criminal nsist that suspe p ct pe ctss be be ffin inge in gerp ge rpri rp rint ri nted nt ed dp pri rior ri or procedure to insist suspects fingerprinted prior ance in court. cou ourt ou rt.. T rt The he P Pen enns en nsyl ns ylva yl vani va niaa Ch ni Chie iefs ie fs to their appearance Pennsylvania Chiefs iation ha as co cond nduc nd ucte uc ted te d tr trai aini ai ning ni ngg ccla lass la sses ss es of Police Association has conducted training classes d information inform mat atio ion io n on p pro rope ro perr fi pe ffingerprinting nger ng erpr er prin pr inti in ting ti ng and distributed proper auto toma to mate ma ted te d fi ffingerprinting ing nger ng erpr er p in pr inti ting ti ng d dev evic ev ices ic es.. es procedures and use ooff au automated devices. ices h avee be av been en iins nsta ns tall ta lled ll ed w whe here he re tthe heir he ir n nee eed ee d wa wass Additional devices have installed where their need liice ce d dep ep par artm tmen tm ents en ts aacr cros cr osss th os thee st stat atee ha at have ve justified. Manyy poli police departments across state he fo occus oon n fi fing nger ng erpr er prin pr inti in ting ti ng bbyy im impr p ov pr ovin ingg in responded to the focus fingerprinting improving d qu qual alit al ityy off ffingerprint it inge in g rp ge pri rint nt iide dent de ntif nt ific if icat ic atio at ion io n their frequency and quality identification anyy jjurisdictions uris ur isdi is dict dict ctio ions io ns n now ow rroutinely outi ou tine ti nely ne ly m mai aint ai ntai nt ain ai na of suspects. Many maintain nting ngg ccom ompl om plia pl ianc ia ncee le nc leve vel. ve l.

95% fingerprinting compliance level. ene ness ne sss aand nd d aacc ccur cc urac ur acyy off ffin ac inge in gerp ge rp pri rint ntin nt ingg depe in d de epe p nds nd ds The completeness accuracy fingerprinting depends itss im impo p rt po rtan ance an ce,, av ce avai aila ai labi la bili bi lity li ty ooff th thee Li Live ve on awareness off it importance, availability nt and an nd training ttra rain ra inin in ingg in iits in ts p pro rope ro perr us pe use. e. Ho Howe w ver,, Scan equipment proper However, rtantt issue iin n im improv p vin ingg fi fing nger ng ger erpr prin pr p inti in t ngg of the most important improving fingerprinting tude and p poli l cyy ooff llaw aw en enfo f rcement criminals is the attit attitude policy enforcement d hi committed i d to enforcing f i officials. Police lleadership fingerprinting statutes is essential.

PCCD and its Law Enforcement partners would like to recognize the following departments who have maintained a compliance rate of over 90% on four of the last five compliance reports from January 2009 through June 2011.

AND USE OF AUTOMATED FINGERPRINTING

DEVICES. ADDITIONAL DEVICES HAVE

" $ " % ' "

"

" ' % 5" $ $ 2" $

)" ' "

' "

" ,

BEEN INSTALLED WHERE THEIR NEED WAS JUSTIFIED. MANY POLICE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE STATE HAVE RESPONDED TO THE FOCUS ON FINGERPRINTING BY IMPROVING THEIR FREQUENCY AND QUALITY OF FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPECTS. Working with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Administrative office of the PA Courts (AOPC), and the PA Justice Network (JNET) PCCD developed a process to produce a report that monitors the compliance rates of every local law enforcement agency in PA. Through the use of this report and assistance of County Criminal Justice Advisory Boards, PSP, AOPC and PCCD, the overall compliance rate has risen from 67% in early 2007 to as high as 87%.

Page

28

Our continued goal is to increase awareness of the importance of fingerprinting and raise the level of fingerprinting compliance by sharing successes and helping jurisdictions with problems. Together we can use fingerprinting information and resources to come closer to the goal of positive fingerprint identification of every suspect, for the safety of every citizen.

Issue

www.pachiefs.org

PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION $

! '

$

" Two MPOETC Mandatory In-Service Training courses, “Legal Updates 2012� and Search & Seizure,� are now available through the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association online training system, PAVTN.net.

For an officer to take the courses they first must be a registered user of the PAVTN. If you have not yet registered your officers as users on PAVTN, please visit www.pachiefs.org/pavtn for a registration form. Each Agency’s Chief or department head must authorize enrollment and fee of $14.85 per course, per officer.

Agency Chiefs have been sent the MIST course enrollment spreadsheet indicating all officers currently registered as users on the PAVTN. Please contact us if you have not received the enrollment information. Upon completion of the MIST courses, each officer’s score and completion record will be forwarded to the MPOETC database.

Below is additional information about structure of the MPOETC Mandatory In-Service Training courses, “Legal Updates 2012� and Search & Seizure.�

The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association is pleased to announce that to and MPOETC mandatory-in-service training courses, “Legal Updates 2012� and Search & Seizure,� are now available through the PA VTN.net online training system.

The following information is presented to assist officers understand the nature and content of these courses and how they will take them online.

MythBuster

6 78 (9:8 ;<=>=>?

Regardless of enrollment in the online MIST courses, the PAVTN offers a number of other excellent courses at no cost.

Check it out today at PAVTN.net!

These courses are identical in content to the traditional threehour classroom presentation. Each course consists of a series of modules which contain contextual material relating to the course topics that will present the officer with audio, video, text and graphics through a series of engaging interactions. The online course may be taken by enrolled officers any hour the day any day of the week.

To complete a course an officer must complete all the modules and their knowledge checks and then successfully score 70 or higher on a 10 question exam. An officer can take the entire course at one time or take the course in multiple sessions with the exception of the final examination which must be completed www.pachiefs.org

from start to finish in one session. The final examination is comprised of 10 questions selected randomly from a pool of questions so that no two tests are like if an officer fails the test they will be presented with the second test and a second chance to successfully complete the course.

The following is a breakdown of the courses, their modules and the time that is required to complete each module. It is recommended that officers try to complete one or more modules in a session. However, the system will bookmark where they stop in a module and return them to that point when they log back on.

Module Title Length of Module Introduction 3:14 Historical Review 5:00 Police-Individual Interactions 26:05 Standing and Expectation of Privacy 8:16 Contents of a Search Warrant and Writing the Affidavit 14:50 Sealed Search Warrants, Staleness, and All Persons Present 5:13 Execution of a Search Warrant 8:35 Permissible Police Conduct 14:08 Exceptions to the Search Warrant Requirements 13:42 Exceptions to the Search Warrant Requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Automobile Searches 18:36 Wrap Up and Review 15:12 Final Exam 30.00 TOTAL 2 hours 50 min

Module Title Length of Module Introduction 3:17 Legislative Update 11:52 Crime Victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rights 11:14 Vehicle Code Amendments 5:59 Crimes Code & Rules of Criminal Procedure 6:04 Vehicle Code Cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 1 26:39 Vehicle Code Cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 2 22:19 Magloclen RISS Program 5:16 Resisting Arrest 6:00 Statutory Interpretation Cases 18:26 Constructive Possession 9:54 Identification Procedures, PFA, Confessions 8:51 Case Law Update 5:22 Review and Wrap Up 4:24 Final Exam 30:00 TOTAL 2:55

Issue

Page

29

Greetings from the Training Institute at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) Registration is open for PCADVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 conference

Building a Community of Safety: Advocate and Allies Responding to Domestic Violence

!

"#

$ # %

$ #

Intended Audiences &

' ' % '

Conference Location * + % "+ ' + % ' ,,$-&.

'

/%

"

% %

%

'

0

%

0 1

%

2

03 % '

% % '

3

3

% %

%

1

-

0

'

% % % Tracks for Health Care Professionals, Law Enforcement and Prosecutors 4 + $ 5-

6 7' 8 4 & % , % * %

$ 5-

7' 8 Registration Fees 4 9 :

%

5 ; 0 08 4 9:

%

56 0 08 # <%

'

=

Application Type:

Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Tel: 717-236-1059 Fax: 717-236-0226 www.pachiefs.org

WĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć?Ä&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ç&#x2021;Ć&#x2030;Ä&#x17E; Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x152;Ĺ?ĹśĆ&#x161; Ä?ĹŻÄ&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x152;ĹŻÇ&#x2021;Í&#x2DC;

*

R

Active Membership $125 per year plus $50 Initiation Fee ($175 to accompany application)

R

Affiliate Membership $125 per year plus $50 initiation Fee ($175 to accompany application)

APPLICANT INFORMATION

RECOMMENDING MEMBER

Name _______________________________________________

Please list a current member of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association who has recommended that you apply for membership. If the applicant holds a rank lower than Chief, your recommending member must be your Chief, Superintendent or Commissioner.

Rank ___________________________ Date of Appt _________ Full Name of Employer _________________________________ Office Address ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ County _____________________ Phone ___________________ Fax ___________________ Email ________________________

Recommending Member Name and Title: ________________________________________ Department Name and Phone Number: _______________________________________ APPLICANT DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Provide the number of sworn police officers in your department

Full time ___________ Part time __________ Are you a sworn police officer?

Y

or

Full Time Police Officer in Above Department?

N Y

or

N

MPOETC # ___________________________________________ If not applicable, please explain why MPOETC number is not present _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Residence Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________ County ____________________ Phone ____________________ Date of Birth _______________ Region ____________________

Have you ever been convicted by a Court of Record of the commission of a felony or misdemeanor? Y or N If yes, explain on a separate sheet of paper and attach to application form.

Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________________

If industry, number of security officers under applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s command ___________________ If other, state nature of business in relation to law enforcement _________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Section 4. Active Membership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Activeâ&#x20AC;? membership shall be open to the following: (a) All full-time sworn chiefs of police, superintendents, or commissioners of municipal police agencies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who have police powers and MPOETC Certification (b) All full-time sworn municipal police officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who have police powers, MPOETC Certification and hold the rank of captain or above and persons who hold the rank of Captain or above that are members of the Pennsylvania State Police; (c) Special agents in charge, assistant special agents in charge, and resident agents of any law enforcement entity of the United States government if, at the time of application, such persons are headquartered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and; full-time persons with command-level responsibility in any law enforcement agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided that these individuals are not elected to their position by a popular vote of citizens Section 5. Affiliate Membership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Affiliateâ&#x20AC;? membership shall be open to those persons who, by occupation are Chiefs of Police who work part time, Police Officers In Charge of Police Departments, Directors of Police Agencies, and Ranking officers who have a supervisory role in a police department. This category also includes agency heads of Corporate Security and Police Academies . These individuals must share a mutuality of interests with the Association and its membership, enabling them access to information from the Association that is regularly provided to Active Members. Affiliate members may attend the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Meeting at the invitation of the Executive Board and under no circumstances shall such members have or exercise the privilege of voting, either by voice or ballot, on Association business. For the full by-laws regarding membership, please visit our website at www.pachiefs.org.

MAIL TOTAL FEE AND THIS FORM TO: PA Chiefs of Police Association 3905 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 &Ĺ˝Ć&#x152; ŽĨĨĹ?Ä?Ä&#x17E; ĆľĆ?Ä&#x17E;Í&#x2014; Check Amount & No. ______________ Date ________