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BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN W. MACKEY John W. Mackey was hired as the Chief of Police with the Municipality of Bethel Park on January 3, 2000. Before joining the Bethel Park Police Department, Chief Mackey served as a police officer in South Fayette Township for twenty-two years, the last twelve in the rank of Lieutenant. Chief Mackey graduated from Duquesne University in December 1976 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Sociology. He then earned a Masters Degree in Administration of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh in April of 1986. Chief ON THE COVER: Mackey is also a graduate ,QFRPLQJ 3UHVLGHQW of the 152nd session of the -RKQ 0DFNH\ FBI National Academy, as well as Penn State University P.O.S.I.T. and P.O.L.E.X. and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Command Institute for Police Executives. Chief Mackey is past president of the FBI National Academy Associates of Western Pennsylvania, the Allegheny County Chiefs of Police Association and the Western Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. He is currently a member of the Western Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Executive Board, the Allegheny County Police Academy Advisory Board and serves as Chairman of the South Hills Council of Governments Police Chiefs Advisory Board. Chief Mackey and his wife, Mariann have been married for thirty-four years and have two children; son, Michael and daughter, Andrea and one grandchild, Ethan. The Mackeys are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their second grandchild in January.

$57,&/(6 IACP 119th Annual Conference ........................................................................ 10 Welcome to Our Newest Accredited Agencies .................................................. 11 PA Patch Pride ................................................................................................. 11 Metro Salutes Those Who Serve ..................................................................12-13 PA Chiefs Listserve - Emailing the Full Membership ........................................ 14 PCPA 99th Annual Education and Training Conference.......................... 15-21 Conference Registration Form ................................................................. 16 General Conference Information ........................................................17-18 Ladies Schedule of Events ........................................................................ 18 Conference Schedule ..........................................................................19-20 Conference Speakers...........................................................................21-23 Proposed Bylaw Revisions ....................................................................... 24 Registered Conference Exhibitors ............................................................ 25 Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend........................................................... 25 In Your Own Words ................................................................................ 25 Tech Mandates | The Darker Side of Social Networking Essentials Every Officer Needs To Know Part 1 .....................................................................26-28 PAVTN.net ...................................................................................................... 28 Retired Member Spotlight ................................................................................ 29 Did You Know? ................................................................................................ 29 PCPA Membership Products .......................................................................30-31 The Retirement You Deserve .......................................................................32-33 SOPA ............................................................................................................... 34

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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.

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t is hard to believe that nearly a year has passed and the end of the trail is in sight. However, where one trail ends another begins. There are actually several new trails to speak of and the first and most important one leads to the 99th Annual Conference. This year a new venue is in store and I hope you have already registered but if not there is still time. Our Conference will be in Camp Hill this year and has something for everyone. As always our Executive Director, Amy and Staff have been very busy finalizing the training, meetings, exhibitors event, social gatherings and of course, our Installation Banquet. We are all expecting exciting new experiences and I hope to see you there.

In this, my last President’s Letter, I would like to take the opportunity to offer my thanks to all who have worked so diligently this year and made it such a rewarding experience. Many of the li h h past year would not have come to fruition if it wasn’t for our Staff. Executive Director Amy Rosenberry accomplishments over the has dedicated countless hours to making the VTN not only a reality, but a huge success. She has proven time and time again that her resourcefulness is virtually unlimited. Over 5,600 officers have registered to use the VTN and free means just that, a benefit we can all use in challenging economic times. Our Officers and Executive Board continue to move forward with our Strategic Plan and are currently focusing on the Communications aspect and how to better deliver information to all of our members. We have learned that versatility plays a major role in communicating with members. Some like information printed, some like email, some members prefer social media and no matter what way the message arrives, what is important is making sure it gets there. The Accreditation Commission remains very busy and we have several new agencies who will achieve accreditation at our conference along with many departments that have been re-accredited. I wish to congratulate all those agencies that are going to be recognized for their achievement. Members of the Legislative Committee continue to keep all of us apprised of what is on the horizon and that Legislators know our collective opinion and views. The Membership and By Laws Committee have also been very busy, with an abundance of new members joining as a result of the VTN, and are commended on a job well done. Finally, our Education and Training Committee have been busy planning for our Conference and I am looking forward to the top notch information that will be available this year. It has been a busy year and I am thankful and humbled by the experience and the opportunity to serve as President. I wish to especially thank my good friend and Chairman of the Board, Dan Kortan, for his wisdom, insight and friendship. Dan, job well done and thanks for always listening and for your valued opinions. I am leaving the Association in the knowledgeable and very good hands of our Vice Presidents, Executive Board and incoming President John Mackey. John, best wishes and may your term be as fulfilling and enjoyable as the time I served. In closing, I wish to thank the love of my life, my wife Janet, for always listening and being my best friend and biggest supporter. Thanks for packing up and making the trips whether you wanted to or not, you never said no and always made sure I was prepared. I am so proud of my children, Tom and Jennifer and all their accomplishments this year. My family has my thanks, love and support in all they do. Hoping to see everyone at the 99th Annual Conference,

Tom DiMaria President

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(;(&87,9( ',5(&725·6 0(66$*( several readers certainly know, this is PCPA’s favorite time of the year – Conference A sTime!!! This issue of the Bulletin is full of reasons to register, memories from past conferences and all of the excitement you can expect this year at our new location in Harrisburg! The 2012 conference theme is Building Bridges, and although staff puts a lot of thought into the theme each and every year, we realize that conference themes don’t really matter a great deal – it’s more the conference itself, the schedule and members attending that make a conference a success. But this year’s theme seems to be very relevant and timely. In the past year, PCPA has built, crossed and begun construction on many important bridges. Technology, training, communications and partnerships have been the key paths affected by these well-constructed and sturdy bridges, leading us to a bright and productive future. As you read through this magazine, you’ll find much information about many of these bridges…the PAVTN, our newest innovative, cost effective, and wildly successful online training network offering free training – essential and mandatory – for you and your officers; information and updates from our partner in training, MPOETC; and of course, the latest on our annual showcase – the 99th Education and Training Conference. We urge each and every one of you to take part in all PCPA has to offer and cross these bridges along with us. It is so very important that we continue to build these bridges, not only for the future, but also as a way of remembering the past and preserving that future. It is always important to be reminded of where we have come from and the long travelled roads behind us, especially with an Association that was built on such strong tradition. But, the key is to continue building, improving, maintaining and using those bridges so that we all may learn and benefit from crossing in to new territory, exploring new destinations and allowing others to come to us and discover the resources we have to offer here and from within our amazing membership. I look forward to seeing you all in July and travelling these roads together as we Build Bridges to a better future of law enforcement in Pennsylvania. We’ll see you in Harrisburg!

All my best,

Amy K. Rosenberry Executive Director

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Assistant Chief Steven Pascarella Monroeville

Lieutenant Donald Bender Quakertown Borough

Chief Daniel Patel Benton Borough

Chief Don Boehs Cumberland Township

Chief David Pavelko Butler Township

Deputy Chief Kevin Boyle Shaler Township

Chief Richard Pickles Penn Township

Assistant Chief Timothy Bremigan Shamokin Dam Borough

Chief Patrick Reese Dunmore Borough

Chief Jack Brommer, Jr. Columbia Borough

Chief Douglas Reitz North Middleton Township

Captain Eugene Casterline Easton City

Chief Daniel Ruggieri Aston Township

Assistant Chief Joaquim Da Silva Milford Borough

Chief Joseph Ryan Criminal Investigation Division, Office of Attorney General

Chief Joseph D’Itri Jr. Midland Borough

Chief Benjamin Walton Philadelphia Housing Authority

Chief John Edwards Larksville Borough

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Assistant Chief Matthew Bartal North Annville Township

Deputy Chief James Mitchell Philadelphia Housing Authority

Chief Frederick Lahovski, Jr. Forty Fort Borough

In Memoriam

Chief Charles Tatton Prospect Borough

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: '$9,' - .:$,7 Retired Investigations & Enforcement Director, PA Gaming Control Board 521$/' $ =(//(56 Chief of Police, New Kensington City 521$/' & +$55,6 Retired Chief of Police, Etna Borough :,//,$0 3 '(9/,1 Retired Deputy Commissioner, Philadelphia 5$<021' %5(17/(< Retired Chief of Police, North Cornwall Township *(25*( %5.29,&+ Former Chief of Police, Elizabeth Twp. -$0(6 0&&$8*+(< Retired Superintendent, Lower Merion Township

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LEGISL ATIVE REPORT

The following Acts of special interest to law enforcement in Pennsylvania were signed into law by Governor Corbett since the March 2012 Report. The full text of each new Act is available on the PCPA Bills To Watch Page of the PCPA website. $&7

Signed By the Governor April 9, 2012, takes effect in 60 days Original Bill - SB 815 Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) further providing for right to counsel by adding that although a child alleged to be delinquent may appear with counsel at the intake conference conducted by a juvenile probation officer following the submission of a written allegation, counsel is not mandatory at this proceeding. If a party other than a child appears at a hearing without counsel the court shall ascertain whether he knows of his right thereto and to be provided with counsel by the court if applicable. The court may continue the proceeding to enable a party to obtain counsel. Counsel must be provided for a child who appears at a hearing without counsel, and counsel for the child cannot be waived. Also provides for right to counsel for children in dependency and delinquency proceedings. $&7

Signed By the Governor April 12, 2012, takes effect is 120 days Original Bill - HB 1203 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) adding language providing in lieu of a special plate, the owner of an antique or classic motor vehicle may request permission from PennDOT to display a vintage registration plate from the model year of the motor vehicle. Further provides the vintage registration plate shall be: (1) provided by the motor vehicle owner; (2) a Pennsylvania registration plate; and (3) legible from a www.pachiefs.org

reasonable distance. Also provides the applicant shall provide information as the department may require for processing the request and a $75 application fee. The department may deny a request for the use of the plate for cause. $&7

Signed By the Governor May 8, 2012,takes effect in 60 days Original Bill - SB 539 Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties by adding that an individual who violates section 3802 where a minor was an occupant in the vehicle commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. Additionally, the bill provides for violations of section 3803(b)(5) (relating to grading) based on the number of offenses. $&7

Signed By the Governor May 17, 2012, takes effect in 60 days Original Bill - HB 1702 Reenacts and amends The Borough Code

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.

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The Chiefs’ Legal Update Provided by Chris Boyle, Esq. and reprinted with permission from Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin

One of the more frequent requests for information and policy review we receive from law enforcement, concerns strip and body cavity searches. This is especially true when there is a new case on the subject, such is the case last month (March 2012) involving Florence v Board of Chosen Freeholders, a United states Supreme Court case addressing blanket strip search policies for jails and prisons. I was therefore asked if now would be a good time to review and reissue a memorandum from a few years back, regarding Pennsylvania law, and recommendations for strip search policies. While this memorandum has been prepared with civil liability in mind, this is one of those instances where the criminal and civil law overlap to a great extent, and where a comprehensive policy will aid you both in protecting your Department from civil liability, and assist in the criminal prosecution of those you arrest. Included is a discussion of the law, followed by some points that we suggest you incorporate into your policy, and some that we recommend you don’t. Finally, there are excerpts from the Florence case, along with my comments, that first appeared in a recent “Legal Updates for Law Enforcement�. 675,3 6($5&+(6 9(5686 %2'< &$9,7< 6($5&+(6 Strip searches are visual inspections of the private parts and/or undergarments by having the subject remove some or all of their clothing, or moving it, to allow inspection. Cavity searches are a separate matter, requiring probable cause and a warrant. Cavity searches should only be performed by a physician and should not be equated with a strip search. 675,3 6($5&+ 32/,&< Police departments should have a strip search policy. Strip searches, if handled properly, are like any other Department policies in terms of liability. To minimize risk of lawsuits, departments should have a proper policy, train in the policy, document the training in the policy, and periodically review and update the policy. Without such a policy, it is only a matter of time until a suit presents. 7+( &855(17 67$7( 2) 7+( /$: A policy that allows, or requires, every prisoner to be strip searched is per se UNCONSTITUTIONAL. There are no exceptions. While the Florence case is a major development for Corrections officials, it should not be read as applying to Police Department holding cells. The case is not written that broadly. Different standards apply for strip searches of individuals in custody, versus those who are only being investigated. If the individual is not under arrest, there are only three circumstances where you may conduct a strip search: 1. They have consented to the search. A written consent is highly recommended under these circumstances. 2. You have a warrant. 3. There are exigent circumstances that warrant an immediate Page

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strip search. As always, the officer must be able to articulate the specific exigent circumstances that warrant it. Courts look at such cases with a great deal of suspicion. See Good v Dauphin County Social Services, 891 F.2d 1087, 1092 (3d Cir. 1989). See also Reppert v. Kummerer, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64331 (ED. Pa. 2006) Where the person is under arrest, strip searches of arrestees in Pennsylvania require reasonable suspicion, at a minimum. “Reasonable suspicionâ€? coupled with articulable, objective facts and reasonable inferences derived there from are required before a strip search may be justifiedâ€? Deborah El v Williams 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6045 (E.D. Pa.) An officer must have specific and articulable facts that lead them to believe that the person to be searched possesses weapons or contraband. The fact that a person is arrested for a narcotics violation, by itself, does not provide the reasonable suspicion. The officer must be able to tell what other facts lead them to believe that narcotics, weapons or other contraband are present. Among the things that may lead to such a reasonable suspicion are: s 3TATEMENTS BY THE OFFENDER THAT THEY ARE HIDING SOMETHING inside their clothing. s 0RIOR ARRESTS OF THIS INDIVIDUAL THAT HAVE RESULTED IN contraband being found in their clothing. s /BSERVED ACTIONS OF OFFENDER WHERE IT APPEARS AS IF THEY HAVE secreted something on their person within their clothing. s 3UCH CONTRABAND FALLING OUT FROM BENEATH CLOTHING s 0RIOR NARCOTICS ARRESTS THIS ALONE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT BUT serves as another articulable fact). s #URRENT NARCOTICS ARREST AGAIN NOT SUFFICIENT BY ITSELF BUT may be one of the factors considered). s &URTIVE MOVEMENTS s "EHAVIOR INDICATING THE SUBJECT IS NERVOUS HEAVY BREATHING inappropriate sweating, eyes darting, etc.). List as many factors as there are. None are insignificant. While each of several indicators may be insufficient on its own, the combination may be enough. There must be more than “an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or hunch.â€? See Garcia v United States, 913 F.Supp. 905 (E.D. Pa. 1996). In other words, your “spider senseâ€? alone, will not carry the day. Only your articulated reasonable suspicion, based on and reflecting your training and experience will suffice. Strip searches, as all searches, must be done in a reasonable manner. By this, the Courts mean that they should be done privately, by a same sex officer, and as quickly as possible. Courts look upon strip searches as degrading and will not allow them to be done in a manner that does not recognize the nature of the search. To sum up, a strip search may not be “unreasonable‌ arbitrary or purposelessâ€?. Bell v Wolfish, 441 U.S. 520, 539, 558 (1979).

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7+( 0,1,080 3529,6,216 <285 32/,&< 0867 ,1&/8'( 1. That any strip search of a non-arrestee1 will be based upon probable cause and be pursuant to a warrant, unless exigent circumstances or written consent is present; 2. Strip searches will not be conducted based only upon the offenses charged (i.e.-policy will not permit searches of all persons arrested for narcotics); 3. That any strip search of an arrestee will be based on reasonable suspicion in the form of specific and articulable facts; 4. That all strip searches will be documented, including all of the facts making up the officer’s reasonable suspicion; 5. That all strip searches will be performed by an officer of the same sex as the person searched; 6. That a strip search will include a visual inspection only; 7. That a strip search will be as brief as possible; 8. That a strip search will be done in a private area not open to public view; and 9. Results of the search will be documented. 237,21$/ %87 67521*/< 5(&200(1'(' 3529,6,216 <285 32/,&< 6+28/' ,1&/8'( 1. Requests for strip searches will be made to a supervisor, and approved by the supervisor before the search may be undertaken. In exigent circumstances, the request may be made by phone or radio, but the officer must articulate all reasons for the search to the supervisor; 2. All requests for a strip search will be documented, both where it is approved by the supervisor, and where it is not. (i.e. even if the supervisor disapproves the officer’s request to search, we will still document.); 3. A separate tickler file will be kept for strip search requests, and it will be reviewed by command authority at least yearly; 4. Questions as to the legality of a strip search will be directed to an assistant district attorney, and the results of the inquiry documented; 3529,6,216 <285 32/,&< &28/' ,1&/8'( 1. A separate form for strip and body cavity searches; 2. A requirement for probable cause for a strip search (While more restrictive than required by law, it is an option); 3. That a supervisor be present (or nearby if opposite sex) whenever a strip search is performed; and 4. All strip searches will be reviewed by the chain of command up to (Chief, Captain, Lieutenant), with feedback to the officer. 7+,1*6 <285 32/,&< 6+28/' 127 ,1&/8'( 1. Any standard other than “reasonable suspicion� for a strip search. (Unless you choose the more restrictive “probable cause�, not currently required as a matter of law); 2. Any latitude in supervisory approval prior to the search; 3. Language suggesting that strip searches are “routine� or carried out in arbitrary fashion based only on the charge; or 4. Allowance for opposite sex searches. 1 While there is one Eastern District of Pennsylvania decision that holds otherwise, and would allow a blanket policy of strip searches for police, it was not taken to the Circuit Court, and is alone in its holding. It is not binding on other courts within the Third Circuit, or the Eastern District for that matter.

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Florence v. Bd. of Chosen Freeholders, 2012 U.S. LEXIS 2712 (US Supreme Court April 2, 2012) ‌The Court has also recognized that deterring the possession of contraband depends in part on the ability to conduct searches without predictable exceptions. In Hudson v. Palmer, ‌, it addressed the question of whether prison officials could perform random searches of inmate lockers and cells even without reason to suspect a particular individual of concealing a prohibited item... The Court upheld the constitutionality of the practice, recognizing that “’[f ]or one to advocate that prison searches must be conducted only pursuant to an enunciated general policy or when suspicion is directed at a particular inmate is to ignore the realities of prison operation.’â€? ‌ Inmates would adapt to any pattern or loopholes they discovered in the search protocol and then undermine the security of the institution. ‌ Persons arrested for minor offenses may be among the detainees processed at these facilities. This is, in part, a consequence of the exercise of state authority that was the subject of Atwater v. Lago Vista, ‌ Atwater addressed the perhaps more fundamental question of who may be deprived of liberty and taken to jail in the first place. The case involved a woman who was arrested after a police officer noticed neither she nor her children were wearing their seatbelts. The arrestee argued the Fourth Amendment prohibited her custodial arrest without a warrant when an offense could not result in jail time and there was no compelling need for immediate detention‌The Court held that a Fourth Amendment restriction on this power would put officers in an “almost impossible spot‌. The Court rejected the proposition that the Fourth Amendment barred custodial arrests in a set of these cases as a matter of constitutional law. It ruled, based on established principles, that officers may make an arrest based upon probable cause to believe the person has committed a criminal offense in their presence. ‌ The Court stated that “a responsible Fourth Amendment balance is not well served by standards requiring sensitive, case-by-case determinations of government need, lest every discretionary judgment in the field be converted into an occasion for constitutional review.â€? ‌ People detained for minor offenses can turn out to be the most devious and dangerous criminals. .. (deputy at a detention center shot by misdemeanant who had not been strip searched). Hours after the Oklahoma City bombing, Timothy McVeigh was stopped by a state trooper who noticed he was driving without a license plate. ‌. Police stopped serial killer Joel Rifkin for the same reason. ‌. One of the terrorists involved in the September 11 attacks was stopped and ticketed for speeding just two days before hijacking Flight 93. ‌Reasonable correctional officials could conclude these uncertainties mean they must conduct the same thorough search of everyone who will be admitted to their facilities‌ The officials in charge of the jails in this case urge the Court to reject any complicated constitutional scheme requiring them to conduct less thorough inspections of some detainees based on their behavior, suspected offense, criminal history, and other factors. They offer significant reasons why the Constitution must not prevent them from conducting the same search on

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Hotel Reservations are now available for the IACP 119th Annual Conference https://www.tphousing.com/pennsylvania/ Travel Planners is pleased to be the official housing partner for the Annual IACP Conference and we look forward to handling the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association group accommodations for this event. Below is information on the PA Delegation Room Block and access information: The Pennsylvania Delegation Rooms are located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. There are two options for Room Rates are as follows. Option 1 is a rate of $239 – this rate is for a 5-night minimum stay and expires on 7/31/12. This rate will work best for the attendee who has firm travel dates well in advance of the event, and will be in San Diego either before or after the conference. 5(675,&7,216 21 7+,6 5$7( 237,21 $5(

s !LL RESERVATIONS MUST BE FOR NIGHTS OR MORE s !LL NIGHTS MUST BE FULLY PREPAID s 2ESERVATIONS BECOME COMPLETELY NON REFUNDABLE ON s $EPARTURES RESULTING IN A STAY LESS THAN NIGHTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED PLEASE NOTE: This option is completely non-refundable - NO exceptions.

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any suspected offender who will be admitted to the general population in their facilities. The restrictions suggested by petitioner would limit the intrusion on the privacy of some detainees but at the risk of increased danger to everyone in the facility, including the less serious offenders themselves‌ Even assuming all the facts in favor of petitioner, the search procedures at the Burlington County Detention Center and the Essex County Correctional Facility struck a reasonable balance between inmate privacy and the needs of the institutions. The Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments do not require adoption of the framework of rules petitioner proposes. The judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is affirmed. It is so ordered. Comment: Great case! Now the bad news: It does NOT mean that Police Departments can strip search everyone who comes through the door. The case addresses jails and prisons, not holding facilities in PD’s. It’s a great case for Corrections Officers, and the Plaintiff ’s Gravy Train for these suits has decidedly now run off the tracks, but it should not be read too Page

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expansively. So, while you can still put a sign on your minivan that says “If you see this van a’rockin, don’t come a’knockinâ€? you still can’t treat all visitors to your headquarters to a strip search. Christopher Boyle is an Attorney at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin and a retired Philadelphia Police Lieutenant. He is a frequent writer and lecturer on law enforcement topics. He can be reached at 610-354-8476, cpboyle@mdwcg.com. The material in this law article has been prepared 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. We welcome the opportunity to provide such legal assistance as you require on this and other subjects. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING pursuant to New York RPC 7.1 Š 2012 Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin. All Rights Reserved

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Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County Chief Albert J. DiValentino

Kidder Township, Carbon County Chief Matthew R. Kuzma

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Metro Salutes Those Who Serve Honoring Veterans and Supporting Active Duty Military Love of country, high integrity and loyalty to serve are three traits shared by soldiers and police officers. The natural synergy between the two professions has made it very common for those who have served in the armed forces to move into careers in law enforcement. The team at Metro Technology Services feels strongly about supporting those who serve our country. So Metro is starting a new initiative to honor police officers who are military veterans and to provide financial support for active duty military and their families. To learn how you can assist in this effort, see the related article on the next page or visit www.metroalert.com/military. In this article, we honor Chief Joe Daly of the Springfield Police Department, a Vietnam veteran. We will honor other police officers throughout the year who have demonstrated the same commitment to serve their country.

Spotlight on Chief Joe Daly Springfield Police Department Delaware County, Pennsylvania Metro Technology: How long have you served in your current position? Chief Daly: I’m in my fourth year as Chief of Springfield Police Department. Metro Technology: Where did you work before Springfield? Chief Daly: I spent 39 years with Lower Merion Police Department. Fourteen of those years I served as Chief. Metro Technology: When did you serve in the military? Chief Daly: I graduated high school in 1967 and went right into basic training at Paris Island and then Camp Lejeune. I was also trained in Machine Guns and Jungle Warfare. Metro Technology: Did you serve in any wars? Chief Daly: I did two tours in Vietnam. The first one was 13 months. Going home was a major culture shock. In just 48 hours, I went from the jungles of Vietnam to Philadelphia. Thirty days later, I returned to Vietnam for another six months. Metro Technology: Why did you decide to join the military? Chief Daly: The draft was big in the 1960’s, but I wanted to go and believed that Vietnam was in the forecast for me. I believed the Marine Corps was the best and if I went into battle I wanted to go with the best, so I joined the Marines. Metro Technology: Can you highlight one or two experiences from your military career that had an influence on where you are today? Chief Daly: The whole experience changed my outlook. If I had any do-overs, I would do it again. It’s a part of me. It taught me how to hold myself and conduct myself. I’ve been in a uniform since I was 18. Page

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“I truly love our country and consider myself a patriot.” Metro Technology: Why did you decide to become a police officer? Chief Daly: It’s about service. I totally believe in our country and what it stands for and I believe in standing by our country when it’s good, bad, or indifferent. There were lots of emotions around Vietnam, but I believe it was my duty as a citizen to serve. I believe in defending the Constitution and the right to a free country. It is an honor to be a police officer. I truly love our country and consider myself a patriot.

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Metro Technology: What do you like most about being a police officer? Chief Daly: It is the most selffulfilling work you can do. Every day your job is to help and serve your community. I believe as a police officer, we are the most visible form of government and we must represent it properly. We are held to higher standards as police officers and we should be. Metro Technology: How did serving in the military prepare you for your job today? Chief Daly: The big influence was just the need to continue to serve. In the military, I served with people from all walks of life. We came together, from all different backgrounds and ethnicities, and served as one unit. The military was diverse back then, unlike civilian life, and this really changed my views on life. Then: Young Joe There was no separation in Vietnam. Daly served two We were one. The Marine Corps also tours as a Marine taught me to lead by example and be in Vietnam. in the forefront on everything. If you ask your officers to do something, you should be willing to do it as well. Today, I feel it is essential to make sure my officers have the training and materials they need to be effective on the streets. It is truly about the officers and giving them what they need to get their job done. Metro Technology: Did you win any awards during your military service? Chief Daly: I was honored with a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry medal. Metro Technology: What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? Chief Daly: I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife,

Now: Joe Daly leads by example as Chief of Police. “If you ask your officers to do something, you should be willing to do it as well.” Donna, was my childhood sweetheart. We have been married 41 years and she really helped me transition when I returned from Vietnam. We have three children (Dennis, Donna and Tracy) and five grandchildren. Dennis served in the Marine Corps as well and is now a police officer in Norwood. I was born and raised in West Philadelphia as one of 11 children. My 92-year old mother has also been a big part of my life. I am also a physical fitness nut. I go to the gym every morning at 3:00 and then head into work. It is important to take care of yourself and set an example.

Metro Supports the Military Matching Challenge To give back to the men and women who serve in America’s armed forces, Metro Technology Services is launching the Metro Supports the Military Matching Challenge. Metro will match donations made by our customers to benefit active duty military and their families. For details and donation information, please visit www.metroalert.com/military. Our Metro Supports the Military Matching Challenge runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012.

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PA Chiefs Listserve Emailing the Full Membership

Thank you Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association for making a difference!

The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Members now have more ways to communicate with each other. On March 20th, we began the “PaChiefs” email listserve. This new email communication service provided our Members with a way to send an email message to the entire Membership by simply using the single email address, pachiefs@listserve.com. Once an initial message is sent out to the group, subscribed Members can reply either to the Member who sent the message or to the entire group, and engage in a discussion. The emails are monitored by PCPA Staff and discussions that generate a large number of email exchanges are then moved into the Discussion Board in the Members-Only section of our website. Here are directions for using the PCPA Discussion Board: Log in to your account in the top right corner of the PCPA Website - www.pachiefs.org (If you do not know your password, please use the Forgot Password button below the login box.) From the Menu on the Left, choose MEMBERS-ONLY and then “Discussion and Requests For Information” All Discussion topics will be listed in the Main Box on this page. Chose the discussion you are interested in viewing or participating in and click on the topic. Once inside the topic you may view all comments posted and/or reply by clicking the REPLY button at the top left of the page. If you would like to be notified when a comment is posted to this particular topic – click ‘Subscribe to Topic’ at the top right of the page. To contact a member posting on the topic directly, click on their name at the left of the comment and their member profile information will appear as well as a button to “Send a Message”. If the name at the left is not that of the poster, their email address may be in the text of the post, or you may search for them through the online member directory.

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In addition to the general Membership email listserve, we followed up by creating a similar email listserve specifically for the Accreditation program. This enabled the agencies involved in the Accreditation program to send an email message to the entire PLEAC membership group by simply addressing it to PLEAC@listserve.com. This service provides a way for accreditation program participants to send requests for policies and other items and information needed to complete or maintain their accreditation. If you have questions about these listserve communications services or are a Member of these groups and not subscribed, please contact Jerry Miller at Headquarters either by phone, 717-236-1059 or email at: jmiller@pachiefs.org.

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$%287 7+( &21)(5(1&( a *(1(5$/ ,1)250$7,21 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!

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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 Convention Center! 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.

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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!

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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 $500! Here’s how to get as many chances as you can: s /NE CHANCE JUST FOR REGISTERING FOR THE TH !NNUAL Conference! s /NE CHANCE FOR RECOMMENDING A NEW MEMBER WHO HAS NEVER attended the conference before. Call your neighboring Chief and get them to come! Just give Headquarters staff a call to let them know you’ve recommended someone (717) 236-1059! s /NE CHANCE IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST #ONFERENCE 7ELCOME 7E RE glad you registered! s /NE CHANCE IF YOU REGISTERED BEFORE -AY TH s /NE CHANCE IF YOU HAVEN T BEEN TO A #ONFERENCE IN AT LEAST 5 years. Welcome back! Deposit your chances at the Registration Desk or as you enter the business sessions. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! &+,()6 &+$//(1*(

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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!

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Zumba! Exercise Class Join us in Keystone A (Convention Center) for a dance-inspired workout that’s so much fun to do, you don’t realize you’re breaking a sweat!

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Summer Drinks by the Pool: Hawaiian Luau Come meet the Ladies Committee and mingle with all of the attending spouses out by the pool for a Hawaiian Luau cocktail hour complete with umbrella drinks and leis!

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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! 7+ $118$/ 3&3$ %$148(7

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! /$',(6 (9(176

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!

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Reception and 99th Annual Installation Banquet Be sure to check the Registration Desk during your stay for nearby salons and shopping to get you looking your best for the big night! Dress to Impress!

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PA National Guard - Troops Returning Home: Issues and Available Services Lt. Col. Laura McHugh, Division Chief Deployment Cycle Support, PA National Guard The current increased operational tempo of today’s military has a vast impact on the service member and their families, employers , education, law enforcement and society in general. This session provides critical information for law enforcement on; intervention with military, military culture, deployment and readjustment issues, tips for dealing with service members, and resources, programs and services that are available as well as key tips on resilience.

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An Exercise in Adaptive Leadership and an Overview of Tropical Storm Lee in Hershey Patrick O’Rourke, Sr., Chief of Police, Derry Township In 2011, the Derry Township Police Department was presented with various challenges throughout the year not only within the community, but also within the organization. The presentation focuses on the transition of leadership within the organization, staffing shortages in the Command Staff and the rank and file regarding the department’s response to multiple critical incidents throughout the year. In particular, the program will explore Comprehensive Emergency Management as it relates to the floor response during Tropical Storm Lee.

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Central Chiefs Meeting

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Three Hours With Arbitrators Michael McAuliffe Miller, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC A panel discussion on how arbitrators and practitioners view employment cases.

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Retirement Planning: Preparing For The Next Chapter of Your Life Brad Newman, CFP, Roof Advisory Group A practical and pragmatic approach to retirement planning that will provide a framework for the issues which will allow you to generate an efficient stream of post-retirement income. Pre-retirement planning, asset accumulation and investment strategy will be among the specific points for discussion. &217,18(' 21 3$*( X

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CHIEFS CHALLENGE 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 event that will give all new bragging rights to the region that wins. Along with a buffet dinner outside, pit Region against Region as we give all new meaning to the conference theme “Building Bridges!â€? Which region has the determination to win it all? Join us at Monday’s Chiefs Challenge to find out!

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Office of Attorney General Law Enforcement resources - “We’re from Harrisburg and we’re here to help!� An overview of the role of the Office of Attorney General in criminal law enforcement in Pennsylvania, with respect to the organization of the criminal investigation function, powers, duties and resources available to assist municipal agencies.

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Aw Crap, Now What? Building Trust in Tough Times Jeff Chatterton, President, Checkmate Public Affairs The TV station on line one, and the Mayor is on line two: now what? Look, we’ve all been there... maybe it’s an officer-involved shooting. Maybe it’s budget cutbacks. It doesn’t matter what the issue is - people are mad, and you’re on the hot seat. In a high-risk situation, people are going to ask “Why should we trust you.� At the end of the day, you’re going to have answers. Did you know men and women stand differently when they’re upset? Learn what the cues are and how to respond. - There are four components of trust. Honesty, expertise and dedication combined make up 50%, but one remaining factor trumps them all. - What’s the easiest and most common mistake people make when it comes to defending their good name? This is a full day, interactive workshop on how to take difficult situations and turn them around to your advantage.

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Western Chiefs Meeting

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Coffee Break

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Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety John Coyle, Law Enforcement Liaison, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Chief Harry Fruecht, Peters Township Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) is an operational model that uses the integration of location-based crime and traffic data to determine the most effective and efficient methods for deploying law enforcement and other resources. This presentation will provide an overview of the DDACTS model, provide an update on current DDACTS sites, which will include Pennsylvania Law Enforcement agencies, and provide information regarding DDACTS Implementation Workshops.

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Aw Crap, Now What? (Continued) Jeff Chatterton, President, Checkmate Public Affairs

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Crime Prevention Award Presentations

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Northeast Chiefs Meeting

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Job Task Analysis and Physical Standards Val Lubens Describe the current PA Job Task Analysis and its role in setting physical standards as well as a review of current case-law. 10:00 - Noon

Policing in the Age of Social Media Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia

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Hospitality Room Open

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PA National Guard - Troops Returning Home: Issues and Available Services PA National Guard The current increased operational tempo of today’s military has a vast impact on the service member and their families, employers, education, law enforcement and society in general. This session provides critical information for law enforcement on; intervention with military, military culture, deployment and readjustment issues, tips for dealing with service members, and resources, programs and services that are available as well as key tips on resilience.

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Open carry in Pennsylvania Christopher Boyle, Sr., Esquire, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin A presentation on Open Carry in Pennsylvania, highlighting the case law on the subject, with practical examples of what is, and isn’t, permissible, under the law. Chris will cover relevant portions of the Uniform Firearms Act, the open carry “movement� and where Pennsylvania stands in relation to other states regarding open carry. While Township managers and supervisors may also find the subject of interest, the presentation will be geared to municipal law enforcement, with a strong emphasis on the practical application of the law. Open Carry, to a great extent, runs contrary to decades of law enforcement literature, experience and training, and Chris will endeavor to “cut to the chase� regarding fundamental, bright line, rules for use by the everyday officer, supervisor and executive, on the front line of enforcement.

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MPOETC JTA Advisory Committee Meeting

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Target Talent and Management Coaching Amanda Belding, Group Assets Protection Team Leader, Target Corporation

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Accreditation (PLEAC) Meeting

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Retired Chiefs Meeting

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&21)(5(1&( 63($.(56 /7& /$85$ 0&+8*+ Laura McHugh currently serves as the Deployment Cycle Support Division Chief Pennsylvania National Guard where she is charged with providing services, resources and training for over 19,000 Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard Service Members as well as over 30,000 Family Members. LTC McHugh began her military career by enlisting into the PAARNG in 1986. She attended King’s College where she earned a BS Degree in Finance and was commissioned through Scranton University’s ROTC program in 1991. She has also earned her Master’s of Science Degree in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University in May 2009. She has held numerous positions throughout her career to include; serving as the 131st Transportation Company Commander from 1999-2004 deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 from February 2003 – May 2004, and served in numerous capacities within the PAARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion where she ultimately served as the Battalion Commander from October 2008 – September 2011. LTC McHugh’s awards are Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medals, Overseas Ribbon and numerous State awards. She also holds the basic parachutist badge. LTC Laura McHugh currently resides in Pine Grove, PA with her husband and two children. 0$- :,//,$0 $ &+$53(17,(5 William Charpentier currently serves as Deputy Division Chief – Deployment Cycle Support and is charged with supporting the administrative and logistic needs of the Deployment Cycle Support Division. MAJ Charpentier began his military career when he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in 1983. He attended Slippery Rock University and graduated in 1987 with a BA degree in History and a commission through the University’s ROTC program. MAJ Charpentier has held numerous positions throughout his career to include; serving as the commander of C/1-103 AR from August 1990 to September 1994, Chief of Operations for Multi-National Division –North in Bosnia from August 2002 to March 2003, and as the Commander of the 28th Division Special Troops Battalion from April 2007 to January 2010. MAJ Charpentier’s awards are the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NATO Campaign Medal and numerous State awards. MAJ Charpentier currently resides in Lebanon, PA. '$021 )5$17= /&6: Damon Frantz has been the Director of Psychological Health for the Pennsylvania National Guard since November of 2010. In this role, he provides crisis intervention services to service members and families, in addition to providing clinical assessments and referral services for service members and families. Mr. Frantz also provides training on behavioral health related issues to service members and the community at-large. Prior to his employment as Director of Psychological Health, Mr. Frantz worked for thirteen years at Bethany Children’s Home, which is a residential placement for adjudicated youth, in a variety of positions, www.pachiefs.org

including social worker, Assistant Director of Social Services, and Director of Home Life. Mr. Frantz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate education at Albright College with a degree in Criminal Justice, and his graduate education at Temple University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. '(1,6( $11 72'(52 Denise Todero is the Survivor Services Coordinator in Western PA since the Survivor Outreach Services Program was stood up by the Army in 2009. In this role, she provides perpetual care and a link to the military for the Families of our Fallen Service Members through outreach, contact, connecting survivors with other survivors, grief and bereavement support referral, assuring survivors have received all the benefits they are entitled and informing survivors of supportive and honor events and programs. Ms. Todero served as the Family Assistance Center Specialist supporting service members and their families before, during and after deployment prior to the SOS program inception. In addition, she is a Commissioned Lay Pastor with the Presbyterian Church USA, pastoring Bethany Presbyterian Church in Johnstown, PA since 2003. &+,() 3$75,&. 0 2¡5285.( 65 Chief O’Rourke, Sr. was born and raised in Palmyra, Pennsylvania and is a 1979 graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School. The son of a Pennsylvania State Trooper, Chief O’Rourke was hired by Derry Township Police Department in February of 1983 and received his ACT 120 Certification from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. In his 30th year in law enforcement, Chief O’Rourke is the first officer in the history of the department to achieve every rank in the organization and to be assigned to as many specialty assignments. He’s served in several different capacities and was promoted to Chief of Police in March of 2011. His specialized training includes arson investigation, six years in the K-9 Unit, Electronic Surveillance (wiretap), eight years in undercover narcotics/criminal investigation and four years as a hostage negotiator. Chief O’Rourke has an extensive background in Incident Command (ICS) and Counter-Terrorism training, authored the agency’s first IC policy and facilitated ICS Training for all command level personnel in the organization. He also received extensive post 9/11 Counter-Terrorism (CBRNE) training including Hazardous materials Technician, Chemical/ Biological Training, Radiological/Nuclear Training, Explosives/Bomb Training, and is certified as a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Tactical Commander. Chief O’Rourke possesses an Associates Degree in Business Management as well as a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership and is a 2009 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He has over 30 years’ experience in the volunteer fire service, serves as Vice President of the Central Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, on the Legislative Committee for the PCPA and founded the C.O.P.S. for K.O.P.S. charity, a non-profit benefiting children of fallen officers. 0,&+$(/ 0,//(5 Michael Miller concentrates his practice exclusively on managementside employment and labor law including employment and labor-related litigation before a variety of state and federal courts.

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He has served as Chief Labor Counsel for a project in which he negotiated successor labor agreements with four unions and transitioned 400+ employees to new employment avoiding litigation and disruptions to closings and helped the City of Lebanon Authority award a contract for necessary reconstruction of its waste water treatment plant. He has also served as Special Labor Counsel to the City of York Pennsylvania, Special Labor Counsel for the November 2010 successful privatization of Dauphin County’s Youth Detention Center; and was selected as Special Labor Counsel for Eastern Pennsylvania by the Society of County Human Resources Professionals of Pennsylvania; among others. Mr. Miller has represented national and regional employers in the manufacturing, construction, trucking, public utility, insurance, food, secondary and higher education and health care industries; as well as litigated to verdict a wide variety of employment-related litigation, including claims of sexual harassment, wrongful discharge and breach of contract as well as race, age, disability and gender discrimination claims and sustained these results on appeal to federal and state appellate courts. His educational background includes a J.D., Duquesne University School of Law, M.P.I.A. from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. %5$' 1(:0$1 Brad Newman, a Certified Financial Planner, is a member of Roof Advisory Group. The firm provides fee-only investment management services and investment advisory services for individuals, non-profit organizations, municipal pension plans, corporations, and private foundations since its inception 15 years ago. While they manage over 250 million dollars, their focus remains to provide customized and high-touch service to their 150 clients. Roof Advisory Group has had the privilege of managing the investment dollars for the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police for the past 11 years. 67(9(1 5 :+((/(5 Chief Wheeler is a 31 year veteran of law enforcement. He began his career in 1981 with the Freeland Borough Police Department in Luzerne County before joining the Office of Attorney General in 1984. Since that time, he has served as a Narcotics Agent, Supervisory Narcotics Agent, and Regional Director in assignments in Reading, Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, Erie, and Allentown. In 2005, he was appointed as Deputy Chief and assigned as Director of BNI. In 2011 Attorney General Linda Kelly appointed him to his current position where he oversees all criminal investigative activity in the Office of Attorney General. He commands nearly 300 agents assigned to 11 different office locations throughout the Commonwealth. Chief Wheeler is the first career service employee of the OAG to be appointed Chief of Criminal investigations. -()) &+$77(5721 Jeff Chatterton, Owner of Checkmate Public Affairs, is an expert in building or restoring trust and credibility for corporate reputations. Chatterton is the owner of Checkmate Public Affairs, a consulting practice that specializes in reputation management during high-risk situations. He started in risk and crisis communications as a journalist, winning several awards for his coverage of a number of “crisis-oriented� events. Page

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He worked for the Ontario government, handling a wide array of communications challenges in the resources arena — spending time at the Ministries of Natural Resources, Health, Agriculture, and Environment. He developed an especially keen interest in agriculture and its technological promises and took on the Town of Walkerton, Ontario as one of his first communication clients when thousands fell ill after drinking contaminated tap water. This very public, very critical and emotional event prompted Jeff to start Checkmate Public Affairs, because he felt corporations needed access to better ways to speak the truth; especially, when the truth was being stampeded by hysteria, real or imagined. The range of high risk communication scenarios he has worked in to help companies retain their hard earned reputation include product recalls, chemical contaminations, layoffs, boycotts, staffing scares, activist attacks and natural disasters. When pressed to identify his area of keenest interest, he would reply that he is most specialized in agricultural bioproducts, and manufacturing or product defects. “I see fantastic technologies out there, and when they get sidelined for no good reason other than public fear or misunderstanding, it’s just a shame. Building trust and credibility is absolutely critical� says Chatterton. Chatterton is quite active in the Canadian political scene. He has volunteered, managed or consulted on over 40 political campaigns in 3 provinces and 4 US States. He recently spent two years juggling responsibilities between Checkmate Public Affairs, and acting as Chief of Staff to a Conservative Member of Parliament in the Canadian Federal Government. Chatterton authored “Framing the Fish Farmers,� a research paper examining the role activists play in the aquaculture industry, and has also published an audio book on building trust and credibility, entitled “Communicate through the Minefield.� John Coyle John Coyle, Law Enforcement Liaison, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is based out of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association Headquarters representing the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania region. NHTSA’s Regional LELs work with the NHTSA headquarters, regional offices, state highway safety offices, and partners at the national and local level to implement high visibility traffic safety enforcement programs. The LEL encourages law enforcement and government entities to take the lead in promoting NHTSA’s national programs, enforcement and educational efforts and campaigns. The LEL also serves as an advocate for law enforcement in the region. John is the Retired Chief of Police from Egg Harbor Township, Jew Jersey and received his MS in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University. +$55< - )58(&+7 %,2*5$3+< Chief Fruecht currently serves (June 1988 to present) as Chief of Police of Peters Township in Washington County, a Home Rule Cherter community with a population of 21,500 and land size of 19.5 square miles. He has served as a Police Consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Peer-toPeer Program since 1992. Chief Fruecht has completed numerous management studies, regional police studies, and provided technical assistance. In 2005 Chief Fruecht was hired as a police consultant for

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RDM (Resource Development and Management) working on EIP (Emergency Intervention Projects) awarded by the State of Pennsylvania. He has completed a number of such projects on Police Departments ranging in size of fifteen officers to over 186 officers. He has served as a member of the Pennsylvania Strategic Highway Safety Planning Committee since 2009. In 2010 he became a member of the Washington County Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Prior to obtaining the position at Peters Township, he was the Deputy Chief of Police for the Upper St. Clair Police Department. He was hired by Upper St. Clair in August of 1974. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1980. In 1986 he was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police. 9$/ /8%$16 Director of the independent consulting consortium, Systems Design Group, Val Lubans specializes in developing programs for POST organizations in the United States. These include Job Analysis; Selection, Medical, Psychological and Physical Standards; Testing, Evaluation and Training. From 1972 to 1980, Lubans was Vice President of the Social Development Corporation and the Director of the Criminal Justice Personnel Institute. In the almost 40 years he has worked with public and private organizations in the United States and the United Kingdom, Lubans has directed many significant studies, some of which include developing Entry-Level Public Safety Curricula for 24 different state standards commissions; evaluating and developing Physical Agility Entrance and/or Exit Testing Programs; developing Adult/Juvenile Corrections/Parole and Probation Recruit Programs; developing Medical and/or Psychological Screening Guidelines; developing Law Enforcement Certification Tests and served as Director and Lead Analyst of numerous task analysis studies for 14 major law enforcement/criminal justice agencies. Mr. Lubans attended Trinity College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for his Graduate studies and received Operations Research training at Northwestern University. His relevant training includes ADA Impact on Training and Selection, Job Analysis Methods, Policies and Procedures in Police Agencies, Compensation Planning, Systems Analysis, Management by Objectives, Performance Measurement, and Test Development and Analysis. He’s had over 25 publications/professional reports published and has performed studies of various State and Local law enforcement agencies to improve their efficiency and organization. .(9,1 - %(7+(/ Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner, Kevin Bethel, is presently in charge of Regional Operations Command South. As part of his duties, he oversees both the patrol and detective units in South Division, Central Division, and Southwest Division. Since completion of the Police Academy in 1986, his assignments have included: Police Officer-6th District; Sergeant-17th District; Sgt-Special Investigative Bureau, Narcotics Strike Force; Sergeant-Special Investigative Bureau, Narcotics Field Unit, North Central section; Lieutenant-18th District; Lieutenant-Internal Affairs Division and Lieutenant-Narcotics Intelligence Investigative Unit. Prior to his appointment to the position of Deputy Commissioner, he served as the Commanding Officer (Captain) of the 17th Police District from December 19, 2005 until May 2008. In addition to his Philadelphia Police Department training, Deputy Commissioner Bethel has benefited from extensive specialized training www.pachiefs.org

received at the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy, Quantico, VA “Leadership and Specialized Training Course,� and the FBI’s National Executive Institute, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) “Basic Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Law Enforcement,� and “Drug Unit Commanders Academy (DUCA)�, “Operation Jetway Training� and “Caribbean Drug Violators Strategy Session.� Most recently, Deputy Commissioner Bethel was given the Philadelphia Daily News 2008 Fencl Award, bestowed on a police officer who brings a unique blend of courage, integrity and determination to the job. Deputy Commissioner Bethel holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Chestnut Hill College, and a Master’s degree in Public Safety from St. Joseph’s University. He is married and the father of three daughters. &+5,6723+(5 %2</( Chris Boyle provides legal counsel to municipalities, police departments and private employers. He handles claims involving civil rights, municipal liability, and employment law and their attendant litigation. As a former state-certified instructor, Chris is also frequently called upon to deliver seminars and other training to municipalities, police departments and insurers on a variety of topics including risk management, police pursuits, search and seizure, racial profiling, the Americans with Disabilities Act, hiring practices, Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Act and police shootings. Chris graduated with a B.B.A. from Temple University in 1989. Following graduation, he worked for the Philadelphia Police Department for 16 years, holding positions as a patrol officer, detective, narcotics officer, instructor at the Philadelphia Police Academy and Department Advocate. He was a certified instructor for municipal police officers in both academic areas and emergency vehicle operations, and served as a member of the Curriculum Committee on the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Committee. He was twice decorated by the Department for meritorious service and attained the rank of Lieutenant before his retirement. As part of his practice, Chris routinely reviews police policies and procedures regarding pursuits, search and seizure, the use of force and other law enforcement topics. He is frequently called upon to present seminars and training to law enforcement and insurance professionals on topics from liability and defenses, to racial profiling and in-custody deaths. His expertise has also been utilized by numerous clients to review incident-specific information and police response, even prior to the initiation of a suit. These post-incident critiques are utilized both to identify training and policy needs, and in preparation for potential litigation. He attended Temple University School of Law in the evening while working full time for the Police Department, graduating in 2004. While at Temple Law, Chris served as a staff editor and eventually as editor in chief of the Temple Environmental Law and Technology Journal. He is a two-time recipient of the Barrister’s Award for Trial Advocacy and won the Golden Prize at graduation for outstanding research and writing on a health care topic. Chris joined Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin in May of 2005 as an associate in the King of Prussia office.

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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

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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.

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“IN YOUR OWN WORDS� “It’s the best place to learn, network and spend time with friends from across the state. I look forward to attending the Annual Education and Training Conference every year. I would strongly recommend taking the time to attend each year. There is always something new to see at exhibitor’s hall or learn at the training sessions and if that isn’t enough to keep you busy there is always time to spend with friends.� -TOM DIMARIA “Forego your anger management, you have an atypical opportunity to be ‘moved’ by the PCPA Chaplain’s words of acumen. Life changing...Be there or else!� -MIKE KLEIN “I have been an active member of the PA Chiefs since 2001. However, I just attended my first two conferences in 2010 and 2011. I’ve already booked 2012 and hopefully will never miss one again. I would encourage anyone to attend such a prestigious and well organized event. Although our budgets are tight, this conference is worth every penny. You will network, share information and participate in training that’s second to none. Furthermore, you owe it to yourself and your department. Don’t delay! Sign up now for what will be countless memories in all aspects of policing and socialization.� -MIKE VOGEL

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Social Networking Essentials Every Officer Needs To Know Part 1 Contributed by: James A. Dill, Deputy Chief (retired) PA Office of Attorney General

The next series of articles are going to take a unique look at social networking from a law enforcement perspective. They will examine a number of different features and issues that have a direct impact on officers and just as importantly their families. However, we will not only study the darker side of social networking, we will offer a number of recommendations to keep an officer and their family safer! Let’s begin with what may be a difficult concept for some to accept. “Whether you use social networking or not it has become an “Officer Safety Issue!” When I first started teaching police officers about social networking I use to advise them to stay away from it. There are too many bad things that can happen. However, I can’t offer that advice any longer for a number of reasons. First of all with over 900 million users on Facebook alone it is very difficult for anyone not to get involved. It truly is a fundamental change in the way people communicate. For some friends and family it is the main means of communication. In addition, with professional social networking sites like LinkedIn, many officers enjoy associating with their law enforcement brothers and sisters all over the world. Then there is the use of social networking an as intelligence/investigative tool by police. In fact, there is so much open source information available I advise police officers if they are not looking at social networking they could be missing significant pieces of evidence. Communications, motive, relationships, photographs; even location information could be readily available if a subject doesn’t have all their security settings in place. Even if security settings are in place many officers cultivate informants, go undercover online, or use a legal process as mechanisms to obtain social networking information (although be sure to authenticate and properly preserve any information you obtain). Yet whether officers use it professionally or personally, there remains many, many dangers lurking. So what I do now when I instruct a class on social networking is to advise officers to use it but use it wisely! Those officers who don’t use social networking still have to be concerned about what their spouse or children may be disclosing. Page

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Your profile or bio is a summary of personal information about yourself. Every social network will ask a new user to answer dozens of questions about their personal lives. After all the whole point of social networking is to be “social”, so how else are you going to meet people with like interests or that old high school buddy? Most users forget that social networking sites like Facebook are a big business. Think about this. How much do you pay to be on Facebook? Nothing, right? With over 900 million users think of the server space, personnel, and infrastructure that would be needed to support that many users. How can they possibly afford to do that, yet Facebook is a billion dollar business. They do it because we supply them the raw material for their business plan – information! Prior to the public stock offering, advertising was the main source of Facebook’s income. Often the basic information requested when filling out a profile consists of question like your date of birth, where you were born, your high school, your college, the years you graduated, where you’ve been employed, your address, your favorite books, music, movies, hobbies, etc., etc., etc. If fact if you look hard at this information you often times can determine the answer to many of the “secret” questions a bank or credit card company might ask if you lose your password! It is not just the advertisers that you need to be concerned with; criminals use this information for everything from identity theft to child exploitation. Even worse is that it has been documented that some criminals have been “harvesting” police officer’s personal information and creating their own intelligent databases! Recommendation #1 - Limit the amount the amount of personal information you or your family members enter into the profile or bio of a social network. It is not necessary to let everyone know you’re a cop or what your home address is. Recommendation #2 - Be sure the privacy settings (more on that later) are set so that you are not sharing that information with the whole world.

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There are a number of issues with posting photographs that could pose a problem for an officer. First there is the avatar. This is the profile photo of the individual user. It is always viewable and can’t be limited via privacy settings. In addition it is easily downloadable! An actual example of this took place in Phoenix, AZ during a run of the mill DUI stop. Following standard police procedure a CD was discovered. On that CD were the social networking photographs of 30 Phoenix police officers as well as much of their bio information! Recommendation #3 – DO NOT USE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF on ANY social network. Instead either don’t upload a picture or use something like your favorite baseball glove or fishing rod.

Another photo issue concerns postings by your family and friends. Case in point, I was teaching social networking to a group of undercover narcotics officers in Georgia. One officer during the break asked me to look up his 14 year old daughter’s Facebook page since he’s never been on Facebook. Although somewhat reticent, I agreed. What we found made both of our jaws drop. The young lady loved and admired her father and meant no malice, but she had posted a photo of her father, tagged it with his name and posted a comment that stated her Dad was an undercover narcotics officer. What made it worse was that his daughter didn’t have any security settings in place so anyone could see the photo and her posting! Recommendation #4 – Check the photos posted by family and friends and make sure that you aren’t being compromised. How can you prevent someone from posting a picture of you and tagging it with your name? Well you can’t really prevent someone from uploading a photo that you appear in, but you can be notified if some tags it with your name. On Facebook follow the below procedure. Recommendation #5 – Set your privacy settings so that you are notified if someone tags a photo of you. Keep in mind that this notification by Facebook only works if you are on Facebook. Officers who have no presence on the www.pachiefs.org

social network, of course, can’t be notified. Therefore, I now suggest officers who are not on Facebook to get on by creating a very limited page with a minimum of information and set their privacy settings so they are notified if tagged.

Another photo issue has to do with EXIF information. If you recall from a previous article the EXIF information in a digital photograph reveals all kinds of information about the photograph including the date, time, camera model and camera settings. In addition if the photo was taken with a phone, the GPS location where the photograph was taken could also be included. Social Networking sites like Flicker, Picasa, and others retain the EXIF information when the photo is posted. Therefore if an officer or family member posts a photo taken within his home there is an excellent chance that the exact location of his home can be determined from the photograph! Recommendation #6 – Turn off the location settings for the camera on your smartphone. Recommendation #7 - Learn how to remove the EXIF information from a photograph prior to posting or sharing.

We are just scratching the surface of the “Darker Side of Social Networking�. Be sure to check out the next Bulletin for a number of other recommendations that officers may want to consider when using social networking.

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On January 3, 2012, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association opened the Pennsylvania Virtual Training Network, PAVTN.net, for online training specifically developed for Pennsylvania Law Enforcement. In the first four months of operation, the PAVTN.net registered over fifty seven hundred police officers. The PAVTN continues to see about one hundred officers a week register to be able to take nine courses currently offered. The PAVTN is the only place Pennsylvania’s municipal police officers can take six (6) of their twelve (12) hours of Mandatory In-Service Training online (MIST). In just two month over twelve hundred officers were enrolled for the MIST courses online. This will save their departments overtime and travel costs. In just these few months, the PAVTN provided Pennsylvania law enforcement with training on domestic violence, investigating strangulation, investigating stalking, suspicious activity reporting, fingerprint compliance, DUI enforcement and prevention, and the two MIST courses to over eighteen hundred officers online. For these officers to attend class and receive the same training would have required the operation of five classrooms a week. The individual officers would have to be scheduled for two days of training and travel an average of forty six miles to attend. These online classes saved over twenty eight thousand man hours and thousands of dollars in travel costs. To take one line courses through the PAVTN you must be a registered user. To register you need to download the registration spreadsheet from the Pennsylvania Chief ’s web site http://www.pachiefs.org/Resources/Documents/PAVTN%20 Officer%20Registration%20Form.xls. Fill in the information; save the spreadsheet and e-mail it as an attachment to PAVTN@ pachiefs.org. Police departments are encouraged to register all their officers. Every officer must have their own distinct email address to register.

Once the registration is processed each user receives an e-mail with their username and password. Each user is automatically enrolled in a number of free courses. However, you cannot be automatically enrolled in the 2012 municipal police officer education and training commission mandatory in-service courses. Enrollment in these courses is governed by the municipal police officers education and training commission and is only available to those officers subject to Pennsylvania ACT 180 and those agencies preapproved by MPOETC. Therefore, enrollment in these two courses must be authorized by the police department chief or authorized agency head. Every department that provided the registration spreadsheet for their department was e-mailed a separate enrollment spreadsheet form to authorize enrollment in the MPOETC mandatory in-service courses, if any department did not receive this e-mail, they can request it be resent by e-mailing PAVTN@ pachiefs.org.

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(Jim Dill is a retired deputy chief from the PA Office of Attorney General. He spent the majority of his career dealing with investigative technologies. He is now an investigative technology consultant and trainer with Alutiiq International and ITIS, LLC. More information regarding courses he instructs can be obtained at www.itis-llc.com. If you have a question, comment, or an idea for an article he can be contacted at: jdill@itis-llc.com).

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Retired Member Spotlight The first edition of the Bulletin’s “Retired Chiefs Spotlight” esteems the career of one of the PCPA’s most charismatic members. While his official career as a police officer began almost six decades ago, his life of dedication to law enforcement started well before that as an orphan mesmerized by the uniform and badge he was called to wear. And although his reign as Chief of Police ended in 1985, the fiery dedication to law enforcement he had sparked within himself as a child has never dwindled. When his career was still young, the drunks of Danville knew him as the fearless “Blackjack.” Don Hunter, the man with a million stories, is the first retired Chief to stand in the spotlight. “His passion and dedication to this Association is so remarkable that it is infectious. I am certain that I can speak for all the active members when I say that my role in this organization has been dramatically influenced by Don Hunter.” – Tom DiMaria Before he became the Chief of Police for the Mahoning Township Police Department, Don Hunter remembers “walking the meters” and breaking up bar fights as an officer in Danville. With his billy club, thirtyeight special, and oversized “hand-me-down” uniform, Hunter illustrates his first days of law enforcement as “absolutely antique.” He worked midnight shifts alone and answered every call with the few tools he had. The most advanced technology available to the Danville Police Department was a red light flashing in a second story window signaling to the lone officer that a call was waiting for him. “Blackjack” Hunter was a man of small stature with colossal fight, deterring brawls between the rambunctious drunks by “putting the fear of God into them.” At the end of the night, Hunter would take the drunks daring enough to challenge his authority back to the jail cell defeated... in a wheelbarrow. In 1964, Hunter started and served as Chief of the Mahoning Police Department. Chief Hunter, the only officer affiliated with the

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Department for many years, helped serve his community in every way possible. Whether it was running against (and beating) a corrupt politician for the Township Board of Supervisors or going along with the State Police on investigations, Hunter just wanted to be involved. “The whole damn thing is nothing more than to serve the people, not yourself.” “You just want to be around him, because he wants to be around you. He is the perfect example of the idea of a group and the concept of social unity. If you lose those values, you lose brotherhood.” – William Richendrfer Any and every training event or seminar for law enforcement was attended by Chief Hunter. He felt that he could never stop learning about the vocation he loved. But he did not stop at learning about police, he taught about the life as an officer at every opportunity. Speaking with children and enhancing the image of the job was one of the most rewarding aspects of his career. Protecting the public was paramount for Chief Hunter; however, making the public as proud of their law enforcement as he was was just as important. The world of law enforcement has seen a vast amount of changes and advances since Chief Hunter’s career began. Police Officers who so bravely serve the community today are fortunate to have the tools, training, and means of communication available to them. Chief Hunter walked the thin blue line without these technologies; instead, he was equipped with pure love for the job. His career was never motivated by money or politics, just a passionate drive to protect the public and serve his fellow people. As a young orphan, the sight of the uniform and badge ignited this flame. Over the course of several years and various obstacles, the flame grew and grew, until it became a fire so great that it continues to engulf everyone it reaches. Don Hunter’s career and life is such a powerfully influential one, it is impossible to know just how many flames he’s sparked himself. or report the arrest of one of your officers, you can submit an electronic Change of Status Notice. Separations should be reported immediately in order to maintain an accurate and current listing of police officers for your department. This is important for biennial recertification and application for accreditation. 3. If you want to hire a police officer who has valid certification (meaning the officer is already working for another police department), or want to hire a person whose certification number is inactive, but less than two years have lapsed since their last employment, you can submit an electronic Change of Status Notice. (Please note, an applicant from out of state cannot be hired using the Change of Status Notice. You must follow the process explained in number one.) 4. You can determine if your police officers completed mandatory in-service training for the year by querying in-service training history using the MPOETC In-Service History link. The police officer’s certification number and last name are required for the query. 5. You can also check the certification status of a police officer assigned to your department. While you are unable to query the certification status of a police officer working for another police department, you may contact MPOETC at 717-3467760 to obtain that information.

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Ahha, retirement The seductive thought of finally having both time and money at your disposal. A situation dreamed of and yearned for by many, from professionals and executive to blue collar laborers. At times, we tend to fixate on the lure of being “retired,” a relatively recent concept in American working culture. Perhaps it’s the perceived freedom offered by financial independence. Or perhaps it’s the freedom from daily schedules, deadlines, and unappreciative bosses. Faces of those who have successfully reaped their just desserts beam from the covers of monthly financial tabloids. “How To Retire Before You’re Fifty”, “Retire In Style”, “Ten Mutual Funds For Retirement”, “Picking Your Retirement Getaway”. The deserved reward sought by many working Americans. Brokerage firms, mutual funds, banks, and insurance companies all tout products they can provide to assist you in your quest. Most financial planning discussions will emphasize the value of retirementoriented vehicles such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and SEPs; acronyms relatively unheard of 15 years ago. Online software packages, claiming to help you properly invest for your retirement, abound. But, with all the emphasis and tools, do we truly do a better job in preparing for a successful retirement? Yes and no. After 16 years of helping individuals effectively plan for retirement as well as helping companies create effective retirement plans, I’ve learned that it Page

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is often the fundamentals that prevent individuals from achieving the retirement they desire. Here are five key areas that are often troublespots: Not clearly defining your expectations. Adequately funding your retirement is directly dependent on what your retirement expectations are. Successfully retiring means very different things to different people. Early in the process, you need to determine your personal goals, i.e. income, residence, lifestyle, etc. for post retirement years. Paying off the home in Susquehanna Township and occasionally visiting your cousin in Arizona will require a different level of financial wherewithal than maintaining your local residence, a second property in Hilton Head, and traveling abroad for several weeks a year. Clarifying your expectations of life-after-current-career can provide nonfinancial benefits as well. The transition to retirement can be stressful, especially for relationships. And it is not unusual to have couples looking toward the future with very different individual perspectives. Come to a consensus on joint expectations long before you anticipate making any retirement decisions. Can we talk? Clearly and regularly communicate these expectations with all concerned, from your spouse to your professional advisors. Several years ago while heading a regional bank’s trust and investment department, I received 6800(5 Issue

word from a senior portfolio manager that two married clients were very upset. During my meeting with the clients, a physician and his wife, I learned they planned on selling their practice within two years, retiring, and expected to live on $200,000 of annual portfolio income. An excellent accountant had worked with the family for years. A top-notch attorney had completed estate-planning preparation and was currently negotiating the sale of the business. The couple had several trusts, various investment management accounts and were quite pleased with their investment results. The problem? None of the professionals ever quantified, nor had the clients mentioned, the postretirement yearly income expectation. And the portfolio size, while noteworthy, was not going to generate $200,000 of after-tax income without invading invested principal. This revelation was naturally upsetting and their income expectations had to be adjusted downward accordingly. An all-too-common example of fundamental expectations being overlooked when all the pieces appear to be in place. The devil is in the details. A 1993 study of retirement income needs by Bruce Palmer of Georgia State University is often used to provide a rule of thumb for the percentage of working income that needs to be replaced during retirement years. According to the study, individuals earning $90,000 per year during their working www.pachiefs.org

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career need to replace 75% of that income during retirement to generally maintain their standard of living. Generally speaking, individuals earning less than $90,000 annually need to replace a higher percent of their working income, while those earning more need to replace less. While this average may somewhat helpful as a starting point, you can easily see that the level of income needing to be replaced will differ significantly from individual to individual. Your situation is unique and needs to be treated as such. Be wary of pat answers and standardized solutions. Current debt, lifestyle expectations, family obligations, etc. influence your retirement income needs and investment structure. It is critical to detail your specific spending requirements when you are close enough to retirement age that these projections will have some validity but distant enough that financial adjustments can be successfully implemented. The beginning, not the end. Consider the fact that an increasing number of individuals will spend one-third of their lifetime in retirement. Do the math; retire at 60, live until 90. While many worry about not having enough to retire today, a greater financial concern may very well be not having enough to be retired tomorrow. If you thought breaking into the job market was tough in your 20s, imagine doing so in your 70s. Outliving your retirement assets is a valid misgiving that necessitates diligent planning and asset management long after your formal career journey is completed. Two areas significantly affecting your post-retirement financial health are taxes and inflation. www.pachiefs.org

The long-term impact of these two factors is often underemphasized. Doing so can be hazardous. On the tax front, the assets you’ve accumulated taxdeferred in traditional retirement plans and IRAs will be taxed as ordinary income when dollars are distributed to you. Appropriate investment planning, as well as a good accountant and attorney, will help reduce the bite but Uncle Sam will get his due. This fact needs to be considered when calculating the assets and return needed to meet your retirement expectations. Likewise, inflation can have a dramatic effect on the ability of your accumulated assets to support you through retirement. While recent inflation figures have been relatively low, 20 to 30 years is a long time. Department of Labor statistics indicate an average annual inflation rate of 5.45 % in the 25year span of 1972 to 1997. Looking at it from a slightly different perspective, it required $380 in 1997 to buy what $100 did in 1972. The bottom line is an investment portfolio’s balance needed to grow by at least 5.45 percent annually just to preserve its original purchasing power. If you are also withdrawing 5 percent of the balance annually, the portfolio needs a total return of 10.45 percent just to keep pace. In most situations, a balanced approach (i.e., stocks and bonds) to postretirement asset management is both prudent and necessary. Don’t anticipate converting all your investments to fixed income vehicles and simply living off the interest. Early and often. The recent experience of many AMP employees demonstrates that ongoing retirement planning is important. 6800(5 Issue

Circumstances outside your control may create opportunities for, or necessitate reevaluation of, retirement planning timeframes and expectations. The only constant in financial/investment/retirement planning is change. It is always a work in progress. As in sailing, you set your initial course but variations in current, wind, tide, and weather will almost certainly require you to adjust your heading along the way, sometimes dramatically. Without that original plot, you will have no idea what adjustment gets you back on course. Many individuals approach retirement planning as a sailor without charts; just hop in the boat and hope we land somewhere. A common concern I hear when meeting a new client is, “We think we’re investing a lot…but we’re not sure it’s enough?” Others prodigiously accumulate assets but lack a strategy to put these assets effectively to work for their benefit. The result is often an inefficient, expensive portfolio that may or may not meet their long-term retirement objectives. The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for resolutions. What better time to resolve your financial future by objectively assessing where you are at, where you want to go, and plan for the retirement you deserve. E. Jeffrey Roof is president of Roof Advisory Group, Inc., an independent investment management and financial planning firm based in Camp Hill, PA. The firm is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor that provides asset management solutions and advice for both individual and institutional clientele. The firm’s e-mail address is roofadvisory@earthlink.net Page

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Run carrying the Flame of Hope from the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, along the beautiful Kelly Drive along the banks of the Schuylkill River to the Penn Charter School. Lead by Philadelphia Inspector Dennis Wilson, Law Enforcement Torch Run Director and Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Executive Board Member, Chief David Mettin and Eastern Pennsylvania LETR Director, Chief David Duffy, members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Upper Dublin Township Police, Pennridge Regional Police and the U.S. Coast Guard brought the Torch into the stadium of the Penn Charter School. Philadelphia bike patrol officers guided the runners through the streets of Philadelphia and along the bank of the river while rowers prepared for the 74th Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta held that morning. Bike patrol officers then led the runners onto the track of the Penn Charter School where they were greeted with enthusiastic applause by athletes, coaches and spectators.

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