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Spring 2019

SMOKE READING

TOP 10 THINGS THAT DRIVE

COPS CRAZY

TOP 10 THINGS FIREFIGHTERS

WISH EVERYONE KNEW

IMPD COMFORT

ANIMALS

PROJECT BREATHEâ&#x201E;¢

PROGRAM

Spring 2019

Letter from theEditor

Volume 35, Number 1 The PFIA Protector is printed quarterly by the Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association. The Executive and Editorial Offices are located at 101 E. 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Local: 317-581-1913 or toll-free: 1-800-221-PFIA (7342) Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebekah Brownson

Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association President . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter F. Episcopo Senior Vice President, Executive Secretary . . . . . . John E. Murphy Vice President, Treasurer . . . . Tom Clines

Board of Directors Mike Carrigan . . . . . . . Littleton, Colorado Ruben Cevallos . . . . . . San Antonio, Texas Myles Christie . . . . . . . . Augusta, Georgia Tom Clines . . . . . . . . . . . . Fishers, Indiana Peter F. Episcopo . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Edward Griffith, III . . . . Brick, New Jersey Gerald Housel . . . . . . . . Speedway, Indiana Tom C. Jackson . . . . . . . . . Peoria, Illinois Mark S. Kemp . . . . New Palestine, Indiana Steve Kemp . . . . . . . . . . . Greenfield, Indiana David G. Lentz . . . . . . . . Slidell, Louisiana

Happy Spring everyone! I hope you are enjoying 2019 as much as we are! We have exciting news about our Uninsurable Child Benefit. We have increased our Select Whole Life policy from the amount of $5,000 to $10,000 to an uninsurable child at standard rates, age 0 through 23, of a member in good standing with the Association. This policy will be issued by application only after all other attempts to obtain coverage for the child have been exhausted. We couldn’t be more proud of enhancing this benefit and adding to the meaning of “Each Other’s Keeper!” This is also a great time to get your student qualified for our scholarship program, so call your representative to make sure the kids have a chance to receive a scholarship. Hundreds of scholarships have already been awarded to children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association members. The scholarships are $1,500 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Applications will be available ONLINE beginning March 15. If you have any photos or stories that you would like to see in The Protector, please get in touch with your representative or contact me. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Alan Melancon . . . . New Orleans, Louisiana John Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel, Indiana Steve D. Murphy . . . . . . Indianapolis, Indiana

Editor

Don Trejbal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akron, Ohio Legal Counsel . . . . . . . . . . John D. Hoover E. Davis Coots Donald J. Pistillo Lawrence W. Schmits Actuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Simanek Griffith, Ballard & Company

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CONTENT

COVER STORY

16 SMOKE READING Evaluating the physical characteristics of smoke and assessing its movement are not only beneficial but are something that every fire fighter should know.

FEATURES

7 IMPD COMFORT ANIMALS Police departments are getting involved in the programs that allow officers to carry stuffed animals with them to establish positive relationships with children.

8 PROJECT BREATHE™ PROGRAM Ensuring that every fire department and rescue unit across the U.S. and Canada are equipped with lifesaving pet oxygen masks.

14 TOP 10 THINGS THAT DRIVE COPS CRAZY We asked police officers around the country what their biggest pet peeves were and you’d be surprised at what they had to say.

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DEPARTMENTS

2 IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD 10 TIMELINE 12 PFIA REMEMBERS 13 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD 15 CHARITABLE FUND 19 PRIVACY POLICY 21 BODY SHOP 22 SWAP SHOP 24 ODDS N ENDS 26 CHILI & DONUTS 28 HOME OFFICE/REGIONAL MANAGER DIRECTORY 29 ABM/AR DIRECTORY 33 MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

20 TOP 10 THINGS FIREFIGHTERS WISH EVERYONE KNEW You won’t think these things can make a difference but as a public servant, firefighters know that every second counts.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD...OUR FRATERNAL SIDE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Fraternal Events

PFIA Agent Brett Miller delivering a claim check to Firefighter Branden Pewitt of the Whitfield County Fire Department.

On Veterans Day 2018, Passaic Fire/Police gather to show appreciation to our past, present, & future service men & women who serve our country with honor everyday. Branford police fundraising topped $40,000 this year - the most amount of money the department has ever risen for Special Olympics. Pictured: Deputy Chief Mulhern, Police Officer Harrington, Police Officer Herten, Lieutenant Hormuth, and Captain Alves.

PFIA Agent Jason Roehm donating a check to Assistant Chief Wallace from Savannah Fire and Emergency Services for the refurbishment of their fire safety house. The Fire Safety House will be utilized at community events and local schools to educate citizens and students on fire prevention and safety. On behalf of PFIA, thank you for letting us be a part of this project.

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The Passaic Fire Department Memorial Ceremony where departments from all over the county come to the Passaic Fire Headquarters paying their respects to our fallen brothers & sisters.

PFIA Agent Jason Carrigan presenting check to President Kevin Bray for the Denver Police Orphans Fund.

2018 Annual St. Michael’s Special Children’s Christmas in New Orleans, Louisiana and PFIA Agent Paul Melancon as Santa Claus. The Passaic Fire Department & The New Jersey State Police who have decided to join forces for the benefit of the community. The 2 departments together have provided turkeys & water to various families throughout the city. Together both departments are making the holidays a little better for needy families.

Chief Patrick Trentacost of Passaic, NJ found a future firefighter at fire headquarters, gave him a tour & a gift upon his departure.

On December 1, 2018, PFIA was proud to sponsor the team from the Mt. Pleasant Fire Station in Providence, Rhode Island. The “Bowl for the Gold” Rock & Bowl benefiting Special Olympics Rhode Island. Fire and Police teams from around the state of Rhode Island took part in this great event in support of RI’s Special Olympic Athlete. Pictured: Fire Inspector (Car 56) Joshua Munez, Providence E15 Firefighters Oliver Goudiaby, Dennis Isom, Shawn Lowry, and Captain/PFIA Representative Anthony Lancellotti.

East Providence, RI Firefighters Local 850 teamed up with Shaw’s supermarket and the East Providence Boys and Girls Club to help those in need on Thanksgiving. They put together and donated eight complete Thanksgiving dinners with all the fixings. Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

The members of Local 3372 (Central Coventry & Anthony Fire Districts), along with Hopkins Hill FD & Coventry FD Dispatchers, each purchased a turkey and donated it to the Coventry, RI Food Bank. We are happy that 100% of the membership participated. That’s 50 turkeys donated.

FOP Vice President Randy Reaves receives a memorial check from Florida Agent Tony Ragans.

Passaic Police and New Jersey State Troopers travel to Puerto Rico to lend a helping hand in supplying food, water, & medical supplies after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico.

Sgt. Eric Smith from the Augusta Fire Department made a donation toward the Marshal’s Office Christmas Toy Drive fund.

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Birmingham, Alabama PFIA representative, Paul Irwin presents fallen officer Wytasha Carter’s wife, Tiphanie Carter with memorial death Benefit. “Each Other’s Keeper.”

PFIA Agent Kyle Parker (back) and Session Counselor Sean Perkins (right) at the Albany City Police Departments training center of new recruits signing up to become PFIA members.

Eric Hofmeister, Indianapolis Fire Chief Ernest V. Malone, WBO Heavyweight Champ Lamon Brewster, and PFIA Agent Dave Roth supporting 911 Slugfest. Many thanks to all those involved making it a very successful event fighting for Pediatric Cancer. Police and Firemen’s Insurance Association has proudly been a title sponsor since 2002.

Passaic Fire Department charity basketball game played at Mt. Carmel Church against Mt. Carmel teachers. All proceeds collected went towards assisting the homeless.

FBI Unit Chief John Stewart accepting donation from PFIA Agent Jason Carrigan for the Bomb Technician Memorial Foundation.

In October 2018, PFIA Agent Mike Kamszik, was awarded Firefighter of the Year for Volunteer Work on the Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association, Fill the Boot Drive. Mike is also the treasurer for the Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Foundation and organizes their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. PFIA Agent Jason Carrigan presenting check to Janelle Crain on behalf of County Sheriffs of Colorado Fallen Deputy Fund.

PFIA Agent Tony Ragans presents a plaque to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office outstanding recruit Jaris Durden at Graduation December 2018.

Pictured: PFIA Agent Tony Ragans, Jaris Durden, and Staff Instructor Chris Scarpinati, Lead Instructor of Jacksonville Police Academy.

Congratulations Lieutenant Terry Blake, recipient of the Irish Echo’s 10th Annual Law & Order Award was presented on behalf of the brave men and women in law enforcement, who work hard to keep communities safe. Thank you Lt. Blake for all that you do. Pictured: Detective Bell, Probation Officer Grady, Officer Wargo, Lieutenant Blake, D.C. Zecca, Detective Collins, and Officer Haggerty.

The Clifton/ Passaic Fire Charity Basketball game raising over $3000, all proceeds were given to the Passaic Rec. Department & Clifton Girls Softball to assist in acquiring new equipment. Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

Presentation to the Stamford Fire Safety Foundation Fund, founded in 2012 after a tragic multiple fatality fire where working smoke detectors were absent. The SFSFF raises money to purchase smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for the Stamford Fire Department’s public smoke detector initiative where fire companies install smoke and CO detectors for residents who need assistance.

The Passaic Fire Department along with Saint Peter & Paul Church provide gifts, food, & clothing for over 500 kids & their families in the city of Passaic. Pictured: Alfred Anionotti, Stephen Kaznica, Parish Secretary Eileen Telischak, and Passaic’s Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost.

Pictured: Chief of Department Trevor Roach, Deputy Chief/ SFSFF President Matt Palmer, and Deputy Chief/ABM Pat Tripodi.

On February 1, 2019, the Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament was held in Meredith, New Hampshire battling in 12° temperatures. Captain of the team, Officer Arkadiusz Zylkiewicz (PFIA member) of the Jersey City Police Department, put together eight men and competed.

Pictured: Ralphy showing off how cold the temperatures were with his frozen sweat.

Presentation to the Stamford Firefighter’s Burn Foundation, founded in 1983 after a serious chemical fire and explosion that critically injured several firefighters. The foundation raises funds to support burn and fire safety education programs for the public as well as supporting nearby burn treatment centers in the form of equipment. The presentation was made at Central Fire Headquarters. Pictured: Chief of Department Trevor Roach, Firefighter and SFFBF board member Alessio Corrente, and Deputy Chief/ABM Pat Tripodi.

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Pictured: PFIA Agent/ Ret. Detective Allan Slattery, Stephen Pitt of ME, Mike Swartz of Stanford, CT, Jeff Pollock of Oakland, CA, Tyler Pondocky of Oakland, CA, Eugenio Arroyo of MA, Ralphy S. of State Corrections, CA.

IMPD COMFORT ANIMALS

s a police officer, you already know that one of the greatest drawbacks to your job is seeing fear or hurt on the face of a child. Even though your behavior might be very gentle and friendly, children often find it difficult to expel the negative feelings they often associate with police officers. Most of the time, children associate police officers as someone coming to save the day, but for others, associating tragedy, violence, or even fear that this officer has come to take their parents away…again. It usually depends on the parents and how they portray officers to their children.

proceed with their job. It is important to connect with a child too afraid to calm down or assist in the collection in vital information about situations from the child who refuses to talk and this helps. So many departments around the country including patrol cars, ambulance, and emergency vehicles have engaged in this program and have seen the difference this has made to children who have been traumatized. PFIA was honored to take part in donating stuffed animals for our annual Christmas charity event this year.

Because of this communication barrier, an officer’s job is more stressful than it should be in situations pertaining to children. With the wide spread of social media, kids can see the terror that happens around the country, whether it be the respectable view of an officer or sadly even the select handful of corrupt officers that gives these ladies and gentlemen in blue a bad name. With this in mind, many police departments are getting involved in the programs that allow officers to carry stuffed animals with them to establish positive relationships with children. This attempts to reduce psychological trauma experienced by young children when they are involved in a potentially traumatic situation. It seems to break the barrier and establish trust between the child and officer so they

Pictured: PFIA Agent Eric Hofmeister, IMPD Major Craig McCart, IMPD Personnel Supervisor Julie Black, IMPD Homicide Captain Jerry Leary, and IMPD Victim Assistance Councilor Racheal Crouch. Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

Project Breathe™ Program In addition to keeping pets happy and safe in their yards, Invisible Fence® Brand also helps save community pets from other hazards like house fires. Today there are more than three million safer, happier pets and countless lives improved with Invisible Fence’s premier pet containment system and hundreds of pet lives saved through the Project Breathe™ Program, the company’s pet oxygen mask donation effort. Since the Project Breathe program’s inception in 2006, over 25,000 masks have been donated to first responders. “The Project Breathe™ Program goal is simple,” said Ed Hoyt, Director of Invisible Fence. “We

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want to ensure that every fire department and rescue unit across the U.S. and Canada are equipped with life-saving pet oxygen masks.”

in Centerville, Tenn., where Centerville Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire, describing the events, “Homeowners stated

Each year, it’s estimated more than 40,000 pets die in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. The reality in most cases is that first responders lack the equipment to resuscitate and save these animals. Programs like Project Breathe are addressing this issue. The devices are used for rescues like the recent one

that their dog was still inside the home. Firefighters searched for and found the family pet unconscious. Crews removed the dog and successfully resuscitated it using our new pet oxygen masks that were donated by the Invisible Fence company. The dog was reunited with its owners. Red

Cross arrived to assist the family.” This is only one of many instances where Project Breathe was able to give firefighters and first responders the necessary equipment for a happy ending. Last year, for Invisible Fence® Brand’s 45th anniversary, the company donated pet oxygen masks to 45 additional fire departments nominated by the community. Stations all across the country hosted oxygen mask donation events where local veterinarians came to demonstrate and train fire personnel how to appropriately administer the lifesaving devices. As a program that thrives by word of mouth, Invisible Fence encourages people to contact their local fire department to find out if they have these pet-saving kits. Fire departments can request pet oxygen mask kit donations here. For additional information or questions, customers can also

call their local dealers or visit InvisibleFence.com. About Invisible Fence® Brand Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it their mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have

protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 25,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence. com or follow the company on Facebook.

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TIMELINE

PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF

First Responders How it all began By: Carl Prinzler On December 30, 1903, Five Hundred and Ninety-six (596) lives were lost in the Iroquois Theatre Fire, Chicago, Illinois. That alone was enough to startle the nation, let alone the hardware men who stood by idly with no solution, nothing to prevent the recurrence of so terrible a catastrophe. On January 14, 1908, the Lakeview School at North Collinwood (Cleveland) Ohio, burned, One Hundred and Seventy-four (174) children losing their lives. By that time we felt something MUST be done! We had in mind several things that could be done, but we weren’t satisfied. In other words, to the writer, it was a case of FIGHT. In the earlier days of the Builders’ Hardware game, we had met many problems, for which we usually had a solution. As a general thing, we turned the problem over to our friendly factories, which made the item for us; we sold it, got our money, and we were happy. But here was a situation confronting us that meant we must do something today to prevent such horrible catastrophes as these. So finally, after a number of experiments, and expensive

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ones, we hit upon the idea that the writer thought would be a “boon to humanity.” Being a “boon to humanity” is like many other things. Unless the matter is placed before the public in such a way that people realize what it is all about, it means

nothing. We consequently started out with a plan of educating the world on something that would help. We had an item, which was universally accepted. We put every energy behind it. In a few months this item revolutionized Safe Exit in the School. From a small four-page circular, describing all the devices, we have built up catalog after catalog

to include the ever-growing line. Many architects have had their own ideas, and we have worked steadfastly with them to develop these ideas. For each case we found which looked as if it might have a future, we conscientiously set about finding some way first-panic to cover each and every condition. Consequently our line went from two devices of the Old Type “B” to twenty-six different types of devices today, each one of them having the same specific duty to perform and that is – quick exit. We are sometimes asked “Why so many types?” Our answer is “No one or ten devices will satisfactorily cover all conditions – any more than one size shoe will fit every foot.” Our contention is, and always will be, that a double acting cross bar is the most important thing of all, for the reason that statistics show and (and there is no one who can explain it) that people making a rush for the exit doors usually fall at the doors themselves, many piling up against the doors. Someone with super-human strength had to pull on a cross bar rather than push on it to release the latches from their housing. That is why double acting cross bars were originated. That has never been a question up to this day but that we were right in our theory. Some

completely equipped with SelfReleasing Fire Exit Devices, could be held responsible for negligence resulting in injury or death. In that particular case, one hundred forty-six girls lost their lives, leaving their families to mourn. The very thought makes one shudder, so the writer’s claim is that when buildings housing any number of people are not equipped, the entire responsibility rests upon the officers who know of such devices and do not use them. Statistics also show that in 1935, as late a day as that, there were 1,800 schools burned in the United States. This is the approximate average per year. We have no record as to how many lives are lost, but the eighteen-hundred-per year figure is reliable, being that of the National Fire Protection Association. Needless to say, our business has grown by leaps and bounds. We are striving all the while to make devices better! Price must be forgotten when high-grade goods are wanted. In the end the best

devices, properly applied, cut the maintenance cost to nil and give everlasting service – “Eternal Vigilance.” Our catalogs will be cheerfully forwarded to anybody who might be interested. We are just beginning in this field; the surface has been scarcely scratched. One state after another is asking for this kind of equipment, even though there are no state laws to cover it. Some states have a feeble suggestion at adequate laws, but the demands are not sufficient to make each and every building “panic safe”. The fact is sometimes overlooked that it is necessary for the panic stricken person to find the cross bar, which we claim should be made of polished bronze or brass, something that can be easily seen in the darkest hallways. Then, if they do not find the cross bar with their hand, the “powers that be” give them enough equilibrium to strike this cross bar with their body and the trick is done. •

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situations were terrible; as time went on, buildings, which were not completely equipped, were proven a menace to humanity. On March 25, 1911, a few short years after Von Duprin devices were put on the market, a fire started in a shirtwaist factory in New York City, which was responsible for the loss of one hundred and fortysix lives. Through this fire, history was built. Yet in spite of what happened there, scarcely a city in the United States today has a law (and that applies to States also) governing this one feature that is that all doors should, and must be equipped. In the case of the shirtwaist factory fire, it was shown that the two owners were told months before to equip their doors with Self-Releasing Devices. The doors were not equipped, so after this terrible catastrophe occurred, these two men were placed in custody, tried, and found guilty of murder in the first degree. It goes to show that any official, of any building housing groups of people, not

PFIA REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN HEROES

WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO OUR

FALLEN HEROES Jason Seals Slidell Police Department (LA) 10-year veteran Police Officer Jason Seals succumbed to injuries sustained on September 25, 2018, when he was involved in a motorcycle crash while escorting a funeral procession. He was traveling on the highway when another vehicle unexpectedly pulled out in front of him, causing him to strike the vehicle. He was transported to University Hospital in New Orleans where he remained until succumbing to his injuries on November 17, 2018. Christopher J. Roy Worcester Fire Department (MA) 2-year veteran On December 9, 2018, Firefighter Christopher Roy responded with the Worcester Fire Department to a basement fire of a 3-story, 6-unit apartment building. Conditions deteriorated rapidly and ultimately, the fire went to five alarms. Heavy fire forced several firefighters to the second floor to evacuate. With the assistance of other crews and the Rapid Intervention Team, five firefighters escaped using ladders. Two additional firefighters, including Firefighter Roy, became trapped and had to be rescued by fire crews. Both were transported to a local hospital where Firefighter Roy passed away from the injuries sustained. The second firefighter was evaluated and released. Dale James Woods Colerain Township Police Department (OH) 15-year veteran Police Officer Dale Woods succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier while moving traffic control devices at the scene of a previous crash. The initial crash involved a vehicle striking a utility

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pole during a period of rain, requiring the utility company to respond to make repairs. Officer Woods was moving a traffic cone as part of the road closure when a pickup truck struck him. He was transported to Cincinnati Medical Center where he passed away. Wytasha Carter Birmingham Police Department (AL) 17-year veteran Sergeant Wytasha Carter was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest two men who were breaking into vehicles at a bar just before 2:00 a.m. They were in the area on a special detail as the result of a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. A plainclothes officer spotted two subjects pulling on door handles of various cars and notified Sergeant Carter, who was in uniform and responded to the parking lot. The officer and Sergeant Carter stopped the two subjects and began to pat them down for weapons. One of the men suddenly produced a handgun and shot at officers, fatally wounding Sergeant Carter and critically wounding the plainclothes officers. One of the subjects was wounded by return gunfire before both men were taken into custody. Sergeant Carter was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Birmingham Police Department for eight years and had previously served with the Shelby County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, Leeds Police Department, and Fairfield Police Department for an additional nine years.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

THOSE WHO PERFORM

Above and Beyond Screaming

car. He was not injured. An off duty Stamford Firefighter was in line behind the car and witnessed the vapor ignition and the fire. Firefighter Dave Bocchetta quickly exited his vehicle, found the dry chemical fire extinguisher that was mounted in between the gas pumps and extinguished the fire limiting any further damage or fire spread. The employee on duty at the gas station shut off the emergency fuel shut off to that pump after he was aware of the emergency. The vehicle was able to drive away and had little to no damage. It is believed that static electricity from the customer operator possible caused the ignition when he touched the fuel nozzle after leaving his vehicle to remove his nozzle. The pump, hose, and the nozzle did not appear to be damaged. The fire marshal had the staff turn the pump back on and there was no leaking or any damages.

Indianapolis, Indiana — On November 18, 2018, Police Officers Robert Camphor, Quinton Powell, and Matthew York were called to a residence on behalf of a domestic disturbance with a person stabbed. When officers arrived, they could hear screaming coming from the residence. Police Officer Robert Camphor, PFIA Agent When officers entered the David Roth, and Police Officer Matthew home, they located a female York. (Not pictured: Officer Quinton Powell) who was bleeding profusely, Possible Static with what appeared to be several stab wounds. Standing near the Stamford, Connecticut — On woman was a male with a knife January 17, 2019, Engine 6, Truck in his hand and another female 2, and Glenbrook units were witness. Officers ordered the dispatched to a reported fire at male to drop the knife while they a gas station fuel pump that had attempted to get the witness out of been extinguished. E6 arrived and the room and out of harms way. performed scene size-up. There The male refused to put down the was no active fire or fuel leaks knife, and used the knife to cut his upon E6 investigation. own throat and stab himself in the Previously to E6 arrival, there had stomach. Officers deployed their been a fire from gasoline vapors at department issued Taser, which the gas pump when the flammable was effective, causing the suspect vapor ignited by a spark from to fall to the ground. He continued static electricity. The customer to resist and fight with the officers had inserted the nozzle of the as they attempted to gain control fuel pump into the fill portion over him. During the struggle, of his vehicle, turned on the one officer was exposed to the nozzle, and then sat back in his suspect’s blood. vehicle. The vehicle operator then opened his driver door, They were able to get control left the door open, and then of the suspect and take him into proceeded to normally attempt custody. Even though medical to turn off and remove nozzle assistance was given to the victim, from the fuel pump. The she later died of her injuries. Pictured: Chief of Department Trevor customer immediately moved Roach, Firefighter David Bocchetta, and away and left the nozzle in the Deputy Chief /PFIA ABM Pat Tripodi). Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

Top 10 things that drive Cops CRAZY $*!#% We asked police officers from around the country their biggest pet peeves and here you go... 1.) Driving past school buses while their stop sign is out. This has always been a #1 no no. Nothing makes an officer cringe more than someone who disregards a school bus stop sign. Any person that would risk running over a child will land someone a ticket immediately. 2.) Parking in disabled parking spaces illegally. A completely able person parking in a handicap zone is bad for everyone. If you know you’re perfectly able to park in a regular parking spot, you bet you’re going to be ticketed. 3.) Parents that do not make their children wear their seat belts. It doesn’t take long for an officer to be called to his or her first tragic crash. The absolute worst thing is when a child was not in a seat belt and the severity of the injuries could have been avoided if only the child were restrained. Child safety seats/seat belts have saved so many lives. 4.) When a person says, “Do you know who I am!” A police officer doesn’t care who you are, if you’re breaking the law, they could care less if you are the mayor. Break the law and they’re still going to do their job and make sure our citizens are safe. 5.) When you stop someone and they say, “I’m filming you!” This is such a good one. “Like come on people, this is not my first day on the job and I can really care less if you’re filming. And guess what, I’m filming too! I’m still going to give you a ticket for that red light you just ran.” 6.) Parents that tell their children the police are going to take them to jail if they don’t start behaving. We want people, especially kids, to know that

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police officers are there for safety and help, not to take your child to jail for not listening. It’s not only disappointing to hear but it makes us quite uncomfortable for anyone saying so. 7.) A person claiming the pants they are wearing aren’t theirs. “O.k. you’re right, I also wear other peoples pants... Oh hey look, I’m not even a real police officer.” Whose pants are these? Come on people, this is the most lame excuse we have ever heard. 8.) People who call 911 during a snowstorm to complain the neighbor is blowing snow on their property. Yes, people actually do this. I’m pretty sure no matter where the snow lands, it is for sure going to melt, especially in the weather now days. It’ll probably be gone the next day. 9.) People who think because they dialed 911 first during a dispute, they can’t be the one who is arrested. Oh so you called first, but you’re the one who punched your husband in the face. Well I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are going to jail. 10.) When people say, “I pay your salary!” So many times have we heard this! First off, yes, officers are funded by our taxpayer dollars. Most officers understand this and are proud of their role. With that said, the reason they are paid a salary is because the public has entrusted them with the authority to protect them and to enforce the laws. On top of that, when you think about it, officers are taxpayers too, which means they pay their own salary.

CHARITABLE FUND

PFIA’S

Charitable Fund PFIA can accept charitable contributions to the Fund that are tax deductible for the person or company donating. The Board consists of the Executive Committee and two other current Board Members. The Board will determine every December meeting how much PFIA will contribute to the fund and then distribute the funds to predetermined charities. The fund will be distributed to a zero balance and start over on January 1st of every year. We will lean heavily towards children and military families. The four funds that we will contribute to will be: Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Special Olympics, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Everyone gives money to charities of their choice but we think giving our members a place to give, they know 100% of funds are distributed to charities close to their heart will be a very benevolent endeavor. We think that will be a great extension of our fraternal mission and hope it is received well and becomes the go to place for members to help others. What better way to fulfill our fraternal mission in today’s society with over 100 years of service with donating money to the deserving funds listed?

General Contributions: Jerry & Mary Jane Housel

If you are interested in becoming a contributor or if you would like to donate, please make a check payable to PFIA Charitable Fund and put in the memo “charitable contribution,” or write a note and put it in the envelope and mail to: PFIA ATTN: Peter Episcopo 101 East 116th Street Carmel, IN 46032 Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

READING

valuating the physical characteristics of smoke and assessing its movement are not only beneficial but are something that every fire fighter should know. Being able to predict fire behavior within a structure is a developing skill that is necessary and the experience in doing so are not only to be taught but also based on experience throughout the career of a fire fighter. In doing so, the first on arrival can interpret the color, density, velocity and volume of the smoke to make appropriate tactical choices for the aggression of the attack. 16

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First of all, the color of the smoke typically indicates the stage in which the fire is burning. White smoke is typically the first stages of the fire. Solid materials generally release white smoke in the beginning stages or typically the ending stage of the fire, which is moisture being released. Also, most of the time, kitchen fires start out with white smoke that fills the house. Depending on the density and velocity of the fire, which we will talk about later, will also indicate the stages of the fire. When the fire starts to intensify and all of the moisture releases from the materials, the smoke changes colors. Depending on the material that is burning for example, natural materials, will change to tan or brown colored smoke, whereas plastics and painted surfaces appear to be grey in color. However, black smoke can appear grey when it is mixed with moisture from other heated materials. As smoke travels throughout a building, carbon content is left along walls and contents. This causes the smoke to be filtered and can lighten the smoke color.

built up within the structure. It is important for the firefighter to know what has caused this pressure. It can be from heat or volume. If it is caused by heat, the smoke will typically rise and gradually slow. If it is because of restricted volume, it will immediately balance with the outside air. If the smoke exiting the structure is turbulent, flashover is likely to occur. This is caused by the rapid expansion of the smoke gasses in a restricted area that is no longer able to absorb the expansion. Recognizing this violent, turbulent smoke can save lives. Recognizing these characteristics and differences can also help determine the location of the fire. Smoke will follow the path of least resistance, so it is important to consider the size of the opening when comparing the velocity. Compare doors to doors, or windows to windows. If you can find the fastest smoke exiting the smallest opening, there is a good chance you have found the seat of the fire. (Greg

Secondly, the density of the smoke is usually another attribute of sizing up the fire. If you arrive and you have slow, steady, sort of hanging smoke, it may be an indication that the fire is deep within the building or caught in a void space. Intense dark black smoke pushing or chugging from a building is much more violent, meaning there is an intense build up of heat. This smoke could light off at a seconds notice. As the fire burns, heat is generated and gases and solids ignite and spread. Toxic gases of smoke, temperature, and energy incapacitate their victims. Now, color will not only define the content of burning but what stage the burning is happening. Being aware of smoke being pulled back into a structure verses pushing out is an advantage as well. Also, knowing how to vent and disperse this smoke is key. Using it to your advantage by seeing where it’s going and also know if it’s working in a positive or negative manner. Many published fire officers have mastered the art of “Smoke Reading.” My thoughts are my own opinion and lessons I have learning in my career thus far. (Jason Cusack, 14 years of service, North Haven Fire

Finally, the volume of smoke produced by a fire approximates the volume of air drawn or entrained into the rising plume. Smoke volume by itself tells little about a fire, but sets the stage for understanding the amount of fuels that are off-gassing in a given space. A hot clean burning ventilated fire emits very little visible smoke, but a hot fire in a ventilationlimited environment will develop a tremendous volume of smoke. For example, a small fast-food restaurant can be totally filled with smoke from a small fire. Conversely, it would take a significant fire event to fill the local big-box store. Once a container is full of smoke, pressure builds if adequate ventilation is not available therefore smoke volume becomes one of the 4 attributes that combine to tell the story of reading smoke. (Greg Gearhart,14 year

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Third, part of the size up when arriving on the scene of a structure fire is the behavior of the smoke. One characteristic of the visible smoke is its velocity. This refers to the speed with which the smoke is leaving the structure. It is an indicator of the pressure that has

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Lehman, 26 years of service, Captain Ladder 1, Evansville Fire Department)

Firefighter/Medic, City of Akron)

According to NFPA Research, the Overview of the amount of fires in the U.S. is significantly lower in 2015 than prior years. With this in mind, the evaluation of smoke reading can possibly be difficult with the amount of calls firefighters are dispatched to. There are many videos to help with your observations. Time is an essence each and every time, so when you develop the skill of smoke reading and your observations are in tact, you are building awareness and making aggressive tactical decisions on your behalf. ■

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MOVE OVER & SLOW DOWN There are still many people that fail to do so for emergency vehicles. Moving over and coming to a complete stop is critical and allows more time to save lives. DO NOT EVER PARK IN FRONT OF A FIRE HYDRANT Most people think this is not a big deal but this is one of the most misconstrued assumptions. PLEASE TELL YOUR CHILDREN NEVER TO HIDE Always practice an escape routine with your children and reassure them that firefighters will help them. STAY LOW If you are ever in a fire, always stay low to the ground. Inhalation of smoke is more deadly than the actual fire itself.

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SMOKE DETECTORS REALLY DO SAVE LIVES According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five home fire deaths could have been prevented if there were a working smoke detector. DO NOT EVER IGNORE A SMOKE ALARM Always prepare yourself if/when your smoke alarm goes off. ALWAYS SLEEP WITH YOUR DOOR CLOSED The more oxygen a fire has the more quickly the fire will spread. If you are stuck in a fire, always close the doors behind you. This can buy you critical time to escape. DO NOT ASSUME SOMEONE ELSE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Dispatch would rather receive 10 different callers to a fire than none at all. The first sign of a fire needs to be alerted to authorities. Time is

definitely crucial. NEVER ENTER A BURNING HOME This is something that will get you killed. Let the fire department do their job. Entering a fire, you risk being exposed to toxic gases, elevated temperature, or radiant energy. USE THE STAIRS A power failure during elevator operation may cause people to be trapped between floors; emergency power can be ineffective if elevator cabling or machinery is affected. HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY Practicing fire drills save lives. Seconds can be crucial in an event of a fire.

THE BODY SHOP

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The most simple, yet powerful tip to help fellow firefighters struggling with stress and anxiety by: Dr. Karlie Moore

irefighters are dealing with tremendous amounts of stress from many different sources these days. According to experts, this stress manifests itself into anger and cynicism in the workplace, compassion fatigue and PTSD.

“Anger and cynicism are a hallmark of trauma exposed workplaces.”

A PTSD and compassion fatigue counselor for first responders, Francoise Mathieu, made the above statement. She explains that firefighters deal with two kinds of work stress: 1) that from simply working long, hard hours, often with lacking resources, and 2) that from being exposed to so much trauma. It is the combination of these two that often result in anger and cynicism. And that frustration can, unfortunately, be directed toward coworkers, often in a bullying fashion, or by them isolating themselves.

So how do you start the conversation with someone who you can see is struggling?

Mathieu points out that this can be an awkward topic. And because it is, a lot of us don’t do anything. But that is the worst thing you can do. You should reach out to them. But it doesn’t necessarily need to be solely to talk about it – it could be just inviting them out for a beer or to do something fun. So what exactly do you say?

“I notice you’re not being yourself.”

It’s a simple, non-confrontational way to let someone know that they seem off. This can open up the conversation so they can talk to you about it, or, if they don’t want to talk, they’ll know you care. I once said this to a firefighter whom I’d gotten to know since I’d done his fitness assessment for several years. He responded by saying I was right, and that he was struggling with the frustration of constantly tending to patients who weren’t interested in helping

themselves. He ultimately made some major life changes and appears to be his normal happy self again. I can’t say for certain, but maybe the concern that I expressed, and hopefully some of his coworkers did too, helped him see how badly the stress was affecting him and spurred him to make a change. Don’t try and diagnose their issue by saying “I think you have a problem/PTSD, etc.” It’s important to note that Mathieu says if a person is really isolating themselves – not wanting to be around others at work and at home – that is a hallmark sign of depression, and they need to see a professional as it’s beyond the scope of a caring friend to treat the problem.

What else can you do?

Practice “low impact debriefing.” This means to avoid flippantly giving graphic details from gruesome calls that you’ve been on. Here are some smart steps to follow: 1.) Ask your coworker for permission to tell them about a difficult call. 2.) Give some warning that this is information about a traumatic situation. 3.) Start with the big picture and then begin to give more details. This gives them a chance to tell you if they prefer not to hear more. I know that if someone told me all the details about the death of a child the same age as mine, with no warning, I would be very upset. Had they first followed these steps, I would have had the chance to stop them before the information became traumatic for me as well. Bottom line…ALL first responders are affected by the stress of the job. But you CAN take small and large steps to alleviate this stress, both for yourself and your coworkers. To learn more about these steps read my other article on compassion fatigue. The information in this article was taken from this video interview with Francoise Mathieu. Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

SWAP SHOP

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale or For Swap is for firefighters or law enforcement officers who have items to swap or sell, or are looking for items to add to a collection. There is no charge for this service, but we ask that you follow one rule: items advertised must relate to your profession as firefighters and/or law enforcement officers. PFIA solely makes it possible for you to contact one another. PFIA does not accept any responsibility for transactions. To participate, e-mail your name, contact information, & ad information to

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You may use any address and/or telephone number you wish.

PATCHES Starting a police and fire patch/ pin collection for my grandson. Will trade one for one. Just add self-addressed envelope with your patch. I am a 35-year veteran. Contact: Sal Franscino, 63 Lauren Lane, Brick, NJ 08723, or 908907-0844. (0115) • Pueblo, CO, police officer and EOD tech looking to trade police, fire, bomb, and military patches. Will trade one for one, with many extras. Contact R. Jones at k-rjones@comcast.net; or mail items to R. Jones, 24400 Gale Road, Pueblo, CO 81006-1995. (1014)

OTHER Retired Cleveland Police Officer Bob Guttu’s book, “Community Policing (It Really Works).” Contact: Bob Guttu at rguttu@ clevelandpolicefoundation.org. (0217)

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Fire bike painting commemorating 9/11 by artist Motor Marc Lacourciere. A framed giclee collector’s piece, #2 of 250, $1,200. Contact: William Irby at 386-316-8275 or skipirby@aol. com. (0314)

Wanted: Fire grenades, leather fire helmets, and solid stream leather handled nozzles with shut-off valves. Contact Mark Carter at 352-494-7619 or markhaynescarter@gmail.com. (0215) •

Honor your badge hero today. Give them a personalized 8x11 color print with their name and prayer for their service and safety - with free prayer cloth. $6 & free shipping. Visit www. FirePolicePrayer.com. (0314) • Custom-designed blankets with PD/FD logos. Choice of colors to match department and company patches. Contact NHRF&R FF Stefan S. Vassallo at 973-7681049 or Sv145@aol.com. 50x60 80 cotton 20 poly $65 Free shipping in the Continental US.

Retired Police Officer Michael Price, mike22price@yahoo. com. Shadow Boxes by Officer Friendly. Specializing in paying tribute to Police, Fire, Corrections, EMS, and Military with customized shadow boxes. Go to www.facebook.com/ shadowboxesbyofficerfriendly for samples of my work. (1115) Herculaneum, MO, Fire Department patches to trade. One for one. New patches only. Have other patches to trade as well. Bill Haggard, 441 Jefferson, Herculaneum, MO 63048. 636475-5476 or billh6300@hotmail. com. (0216)

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Kansas Fire Lieutenant wanting to trade Fire and EMS patches. Have extra patches from other depts. E-mail and we can find out if there are others you would want to trade. Contact Tim Dokken, at tim.dokken81@gmail.com or send patch to Tim Dokken 1028 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441. (0816)

Looking to grow police/fire patch collection. If you have patches you would like to part with, please send to Shannon McCarty at 20 Nicole Court, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701.

• Wanted: I’m looking to trade police/fire patches or pins. I’m building a shadow box. Will trade one for one. Contact: A. Ferguson at fergusonadrianne@yahoo. com or mail items to 1234 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101. (1116) • I would like to swap challenge coins with other officers or agencies. One for One. I also sell them for $10 each plus $5 for shipping. Sandra Torres at 903221-6344

• I have two Sig Sauer P220R holsters that are brand new for sale. Both Safariland, right handed level II retention, still in the factory bags. One of the holsters is a tactical holster. I have pictures available for anyone interested. Duty holster $165 and tactical holster $195 retail. I’m willing to sell both for $250. Contact Det. Brian Jeffers at 720-810-0856.

MOVING? Maintaining contact with our members at Police & Firemen’s Insurance is very important to us. In order for us to do that, we are providing a change of address form to assist our members in helping us maintain their most current information. Go to our website at www.pfia1913.org In the top right-hand corner select Address Change and fill out your updated information. Please download form ChangeAddress.pdf and Email to: memberservices@pfia.net (Form must be downloaded first, then saved to your desktop to retain your information)

For Sale: Crosstech Fire Boots with Powertoe, Size 9.5E, gently used in great condition, Made in the USA, $100. Call Kristy at 616-644-6820 • Wanted: I collect antique fire memorabilia and any items from Wilmington, DE Fire Department. Contact E. Tickner at bat6wfd@ verizon.net or call 302-598-6038 and leave a message. (0518) • Two Tarrant County badges for free, just pay postage. Contact Dolores Stewart at 817-239-6653. (0718) Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

ODDS N ENDS

MISCELLANEOUS

Various Kinds of Things

Schenectady holiday parade was held on November 17, 2018. The parade celebrated its 50th anniversary and is known as one of the largest holiday parades in the Northeast. Honor guard detail leading the parade and representing unity in the spirit of the holidays.

Regional Manager Lang Spencer presenting Account Representative, from Harrison County, Texas, Floyd Duncan with his PFIA watch.

Pictured: Detective Matt Thorne, Firefighter Anthony Catalfamo, Firefighter Doug Hexel, and Detective Michael Crounse.

Firefighter Joseph Pingitore IV of the Central Coventry FD (RI) holds a plaque made by a fellow firefighter to commemorate completing his first year, his first fire, his first nail through his boot and as it turns out his first PFIA claim.

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Regional Manager Lang Spencer presenting top Account Representative Mike Clouds of Jefferson County, Texas, with his PFIA watch.

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Regional Manager Lang Spencer presenting Account Representative Patrick Ware of Brazoria County, Texas with his PFIA watch for his hard work.

Passaic, New Jersey’s public servants give information to Passaic High School students for career day about rewarding careers they have to offer.

PFIA Regional Manager Myles Christie making rounds with new PFIA Atlanta Fire Department Representative George Howell.

Graduation ceremony for Evansville Fire Department new recruits. Pictured: Ryan Lux, Jesse Marx, PFIA Agent Greg Lehman, Cameron Harris, and Michael Wilson.

Regional Manager Myles Christie traveling around to different departments with his son. You’re never too young to be shown, “Each Other’s Keeper.”

Jacksonville, Florida Agent Tony Ragans (far right) and future fire fighters pose for a group photo.

Driver Engineer Tim Sullivan stands proud with the American flag and his bass drum on September 11, 2018. Tim “Sully” Sullivan is a member of the Jacksonville Firefighters Pipes and Drums of Jacksonville, Florida. Spring 2019 • The PFIA Protector

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A Little Humor g n i r p S r o f e l p p a Pine Pineapple Kiwi Limeade Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: – 2 cups fresh pineapple – 4 kiwi, peeled – 2 cups packed leafy greens like kale or spinach – 1 lime, peeled – 1 cup coconut water or filtered water Enzyme-Rich Pineapple Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: – 3 cups ripe pineapple – 1 cup strawberry – 2 inches fresh turmeric root – 1 cup chopped cucumber – 1/2 cup packed herb basil – 1 cup coconut water Pineapple Lemonade Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: – 3 cups ripe pineapple – 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice – 2 inches fresh turmeric root – 1 cup coconut water Recipies courtesy of Live Love Fruit

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Something in the Water A man shared a picture of a man, who was butt naked, his buttocks facing the camera and bathing in water spewing from a broken water main. “It’s not everyday you see a naked man come out of his house screaming and cussing ... then comes off the porch and finishes taking his shower where the excavator hit the line,” the now-viral Facebook post reads.

taken to a holding cell before being released two hours later on a $200 bond. The mother told WOOD-TV that she took her 15-year-old daughter’s iPhone 6 away in April after she got in trouble at school. However, the prosecutor, said the mom never told original deputies that she’d taken the phone away to punish her daughter. In fact, it was never mentioned in the original report. The mom, though, claims she did tell the deputy.

To hear the man tell it, construction crews hit an unmarked line. The man, who was supposedly taking a shower, came out about 15 seconds later, hollering with just a towel around his waist, the man stated.

The mother’s ex-husband, who reported the alleged theft, told deputies that he owned the phone, but the mom says the phone was a Christmas gift from her ex-husband to her daughter.

Before he knew it, the man whipped the towel off, leapt over the hole in the ground, and spent about one or two minutes rinsing his body from the water flying in the air, he said.

“I believe the prosecutor knew the whole time. It was an easy question to have answered,” she said.

“I’m still in shock,” he said. He saw a bright side this, aside from the humor. Going viral had always been on his bucket list, he said, so now he can check that off. As of about Thursday afternoon, the post had more than 11,000 comments and had been shared approximately 105,000 times. https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/caught-on-video-guy-showers-in-streetafter-broken-water-main-interrupts-his-morning

Stealing your Daughters Phone...say WHAT? A mother arrested after stealing her teen daughter’s cell phone as a form of discipline has been vindicated. The prosecutor dismissed the charges against the woman. However, there are questions as to why she was arrested in the first place. “I would like answers on why it got so far and how it got this far, where this happened within my home. I’m disciplining my child, then I’m being the one handcuffed,” the woman told WOOD-TV. The mother was nursing her 4-week-old baby the day before Mother’s Day, when a deputy knocked on her door, telling her she’d be arrested on a misdemeanor theft charge. “He had told me that he was going to arrest me, and I asked him if I could turn myself in on that Monday by myself, that I had a new baby. She wasn’t taking the bottle yet,” she said.

Just a few short minutes into the trial, the assistant prosecutor announced it was, indeed, the daughter’s phone, so the case was dismissed and the mom left the courthouse with a clean record. https://abc13.com/mother-arrested-for-taking-phone-away-from-teenagedaughter/4295230/

False Name with Warrants A suspicious man provided police with a false name, and that name turned out to be a poor choice. Police department neighborhood police unit officers were conducting a patrol check of a local subdivision when they contacted a man and woman they thought were suspicious in the area. The man initially provided officers with another person’s name in an effort to conceal his identity. Police then say the false name he gave was associated with a felony arrest warrant. Police eventually identified the man and was found to be on post release community supervision for possession of a stolen vehicle. A search of his person revealed he was in possession of four grams of suspected methamphetamine, a digital scale, drug packaging materials and a .22 caliber revolver. His female companion was identified as well. A records check showed that she had a felony warrant. The male subject was booked into the Shasta County jail for weapon and drug violations, as well as a violation of his post release community supervision. The female was booked for her warrants. https://krcrtv.com/news/shasta-county/man-gives-fake-name-to-police-of-manwanted-for-felonies

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DeKalb Co. PD & FD TAD LANDAU 404-557-4205 (H) tadlandau@yahoo.com

Fort Wayne FD CHARLES ‘DJ’ REID 260-615-9513 (C) charles.reid@cityofftwayne.org

Macon Bibb FD ZEDRIC GREENE 478-221-0496 (C) policefire2018@gmail.com

Fort Wayne PD JON A. BONAR 260-438-5815 (C) jon.bonar@cityoffortwayne.org

Macon Bibb Co. FD & PD STEPHEN M. STAFFORD 478-978-5316 (H) ss20041@cox.net Savannah FD & PD JASON ROEHM 989-239-1450 (H) roehmjason@yahoo.com Whitfield Co. FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections BRETT MILLER 706-280-2160 (C) bmiller0828@gmail.com

Illinois

Hammond FD JEFF HARTLERODE 219-671-2167 (C) pfia707@gmail.com Indianapolis FD ERIC HOFMEISTER 317-946-8551 (C) pfia332@gmail.com Indianapolis PD STEVE D. MURPHY 317-786-8198 (H) 317-696-7562 (C) pfsmurphy@gmail.com

Chicago FD MICHAEL J. SHANAHAN 312-307-8795 (C) mspfia@msn.com

Indianapolis PD DAVID V. ROTH 317-490-9008 (C) rothventure@gmail.com

Chicago FD MICHAEL WALSH 773-852-2927 (C) pfia3210@att.net

Mishawaka/South Bend FD & PD NICK KAUFMAN 574-226-9681 (C) nikkik204@comcast.net

Chicago, Southern Suburbs FD & PD, University Park FD JEFFERY A. DUHOSKI 708-927-0960 paidnproud@aol.com

Richmond FD & PD SCOTT CRULL 765-914-9153 (C) scrullpfia@gmail.com

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Terre Haute FD DIANA LUTHER 812-243-0250 (C) lutherpfia@gmail.com

Shreveport PD JERRY SILVA 318-655-5627 (C) j.silva360@yahoo.com

Iowa

Slidell PD DAVID L. LENTZ 985-639-1723 (H) dlentz78@gmail.com

Burlington FD KENNETH MORRIS 319-753-6285 (H) Cedar Rapids FD LYLE THEISEN 319-462-3912 (H) lylepatthe@msn.com Des Moines FD/PD RAYMOND A. GALLARDO 515-205-2414 (C) ray.gallardo13@gmail.com West Des Moines FD DOUG REX 515-222-3423 (W) 515-991-3684 (C) dougrex1@gmail.com

Kansas Junction City FD, PD & Sheriff J. R. REYNOLDS 785-238-7835 (H) 785-375-1340 (C) j.r.jcfd@gmail.com Kansas City FD LOARN JEANNERET 913-371-5704 (H) loarnjeanneret@hotmail.com

Louisiana Baton Rouge FD PAUL H. OWENS 225-772-4190 (C) paulowens1948@gmail.com Caddo Parish FD JOEL A. MCVAY 318-560-1223 (H) jamcvay@live.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff KIM LENTZ 985-774-4414 (C) 985-639-1723 (H) lentz1848@bellsouth.net Lake Charles FD & PD MACK KENNEDY 337-855-3714 (H) Mandeville FD ROBBY MARQUETTE 985-789-2814 (C) healthavengers@gmail.com New Orleans & Slidell FD ALAN MELANCON 504-905-3185 (C) 985-690-1441 (H) wizmelancon@charter.net New Orleans & Kenner FD PAUL J. MELANCON 504-524-3878 (H) 504-430-1962 (C) New Orleans PD DAVID G. LENTZ 985-649-5741 (H) nameck2@aol.com Shreveport FD & PD, Caddo Parish Sheriff GARY L. RALPH 318-426-4034 (C) garyralph@bellsouth.net

Maryland Montgomery County PD CARLO CORVOISIER 301-580-2595 (C) corvoisier73@gmail.com Montgomery County PD NOE DIAZ 240-876-7542 (C) ndiaz74@aol.com Western PD, Sheriff, & Corrections ALLISON ARANA 301-730-0443 (C) allisonarana89@gmail.com

Massachusetts Hampden County Sheriff ADAM APPLE 413-237-3233 (H) New Bedford PD & FD New Bedford FD & PD JAMES ESTRELLA III 774-473-0451 (C) james.estrella@newbedfordpd.com Wayland FD DANIEL BUENTELLO 508-922-2247 (C) danfd50@yahoo.com Worcester PD TIMOTHY REYNOLDS 774-253-6432 (H) tcr316@live.com

Michigan Ann Arbor FD & PD CHRIS MCGLOTHIN 517-915-8316 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W) Flint PD MICHAEL P. SULLIVAN 810-814-3381 (C) 810-237-6888 ext. 4479 (W) Grand Traverse City FD & PD KARYL L. MOORE 231-947-1758 (H) dfivestar@chartermi.net Oakland County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections SARAH GOOCH 586-531-2129 depsmallfry@gmail.com Wayne Co. FD & Sheriff BRIAN CHASE 734-752-0787 (H) bchase42@gmail.com

Missouri Kansas City Metro Area DONNIE SHOOK 816-315-9943 (C) pfiashook@gmail.com St. Louis FD BRYAN A. RADLEY 314-724-3005 (C) bryan.radley@yahoo.com

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Nebraska Lincoln FD KARLA HOUFEK 402-499-1773 karlajhoufek@gmail.com Omaha FD JAMES E. CLINES 402-553-2634 (W) 402-968-1053 (C) jclines@cox.net Omaha FD RANDY WOLODKEWITSCH 402-216-9664 (C) 402-571-2694 (H) pfia.rjw656@gmail.com Omaha & La Vista PD JEFF WARNOCK 402-312-3211 junebug1568@gmail.com

New Jersey Ashbury Park FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Bay Shore, Monmouth Co. PD, FD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Hoboken FD & PD DOMINICK DePINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net

Passaic County Sheriff THOMAS M. PANZARINO 973-296-8006 (C) bkckgangarino@gmail.com

Irvington FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Paterson FD & PD FRANK DAUNNO 973-330-2968 (C) jrdaun@aol.com

Jersey City FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Sussex County FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Jersey City PD ALLAN SLATTERY 201-315-4314 (C) allanslattery1959@gmail.com

Trenton FD & PD GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Linden FD STEPHEN SMIGELSKY 732-634-8582 (H) 732-236-3036 (C) srs214@msn.com Long Branch FD & PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com Manasquan PD PATRICK CASTELLANO 732-804-1563 patrick_castellano@yahoo.com

Bayonne FD & PD DOMINICK DePINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net

Mercer County GREGORY A. SWANSON 609-352-9931 (C) njpfia@gmail.com

Belleville FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Middlesex County PD THOMAS RATAJCZAK 732-501-5604 (H) tjay103@yahoo.com

Bergen Co. PD, FD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Middletown Twp. FD & PD MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Brick Township PD DANIEL WALESKI 848-207-6471 (C) 732-262-1170 (W) dwaleski@brickpd.com

Monmouth Co. PD, FD, & Sheriff MICHAEL MICHALSKI 732-673-6402 (H) michalskipfia@gmail.com

Camden County PD & FD Cherry Hill FD ED MICUA 609-315-0609 (C) 856-428-3252 (H) edmicuapfia@verizon.net

Morris County FD & PD CHAD DiGIORGIO 201-206-5183 (C) chadckfd@verizon.net

Clifton FD,& PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

Newark FD CHARLES WEST 973-945-4892 (C) 973-328-7974 (H) chuckwest@newarkfd.com

East Orange FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com

Newark PD & Essex County Sheriff ALEX MARTINEZ 973-390-1918 (C) alnpd@mac.com

Elizabeth FD & PD ANTHONY “FOGE” FAZIO 908-377-2052 (C) foge69@aol.com

North Hudson FD ROBERT PILGER 201-638-5297 (H) rpilg@aol.com

Gloucester County FD & PD EDWARD VINCENT 856-316-2547 (C) edvincent.pfia@gmail.com Hackensack FD & PD MICHAEL PARISE 973-271-0069 (H) mparisepfia@gmail.com

Nutley FD & PD KYLE KONDRECK 201-341-2946 (C) kkondreckpfia@gmail.com Passaic FD & PD JASON AYALA 973-249-7976 (H) samjay134@gmail.com

Union City PD DOMINICK De PINTO 201-401-4351 (C) dominick226@comcast.net Ventnor FD WILLIAM NAGLE 609-705-8450 (C) bubby129056@yahoo.com Wallington FD & PD EDWARD J. TANDERIS 973-472-8999 (H) wset1@aol.com

New Mexico Colfax Co. FD & Sheriff PAUL MAY 832-724-5818 (C) pm3149@sbcglobal.net

New York Albany FD EDWARD VERHOFF 518-378-1488 (C) everhoff@hotmail.com Albany PD KYLE PARKER 518-944-6206 (C) kjparker@albany-ny.org Albion Corrections THOMAS SUTTON 716- 471-9326 (C) co11to7@aol.com Binghamton FD JOHN M. SULLIVAN 607-771-6318 (H) Buffalo FD WENDY MAJTYKA-HARTMAN 716-479-2976 (C) ffwendi@gmail.com Buffalo PD JOHN A. PETRICCA 716-380-2057 (C) 716-649-3441 (H) jpd441@verizon.net Cattaraugus County Sheriff NATHAN A. ROOT 716-938-2239 (W) 716-498-3252 (C) naroot@cattco.org Monroe County Sheriff ALFRED N. DeROSA 585-208-3902 (C) aderosa58@gmail.com Niagara County Sheriff KEITH HETRICK III 716-622-6461 (C) keith.hetrick@gmail.com

Niagara Falls PD BRYAN DALPORTO 716-628-3221 (C) bdalporto@msn.com

Winston-Salem FD DAVID POLLARD 336-403-7771 (C) wslocal682@gmail.com

Marion FD & PD MICHAEL M. RADCLIFF 740-386-2582 (W) mandjradcliff@roadrunner.com

Niagara Falls FD JOSEPH TORRE 716-940-8225 (C) j.torre@nypfia.org

Raleigh FD CURTIS SHERIAN 919-630-0960 (C) clsherian@yahoo.com

Youngstown FD SHAWN MURRAY 330-518-2966 (C) mur511.sm@gmail.com

Niagara Falls FD RISKY SANABRIA 716-550-0625 (C) riskybizz06@hotmail.com Niagara Falls PD RICK FLECK III 716-807-6876 (C) preekil7@aol.com Rochester FD & PD JONATHAN YOUNG 585-310-2259 (C) pfia@mac.com Schenectady FD MARK KARL 518-852-4953 (H) omm21@yahoo.com

Ohio Akron PD DON G. TREJBAL 330-352-4502 (C) apd506@aol.com Akron FD GREG GEARHART 330-351-2673 (C) gearhartpfia@gmail.com Canton FD, Greentown FD, Massillon FD & PD & Stark Co. FD MARC R. JACKSON 330-904-9095 (C) cfd110@aol.com

Schenectady FD RON BAIER 518-527-5107 (C) 518-864-7482 (H) ltreb4@aol.com

Cincinnati PD GREG TOYEAS 513-738-4141 (H) 513-484-2459 (C) gregtoyeas@yahoo.com

Syracuse PD BRET POTTS 315-266-7168 (C) bpotts@syracuse.org

Cincinnati/Hamilton Co. FD MARK REUSS 513-574-3340 (H) 513-706-1287 (C) jamreuss@fuse.net

Syracuse FD JAMES ENNIS 315-430-0340 (C) 315-468-8630 (H) jennis@twcny.rr.com Troy FD RAYMOND J. DAVIS 518-423-8918 (C) sdavistroy@hotmail.com

Cleveland FD VINCE VIANCOURT 440-835-5647 (W) 216-534-6927 (C) benefits.consulting@yahoo.com Cleveland PD DAN VIANCOURT 216-990-2882 (C) dsv.pfia@gmail.com

Troy PD CHRISTOPHER J. PARKER 518-378-2283 (C) parkerc24@yahoo.com

Columbus FD EDDIE MADISON 614-327-6707 (C) eddiepfia@gmail.com

Utica FD PETER A. CARUSO 315-725-5712 (C) pfiapete@yahoo.com

Columbus PD WILLIAM CAPRETTA 740-983-6347 (H) 614-563-9636 (C)

Utica PD PETER A. CARUSO III 315-269-4886 (C) paac3@yahoo.com Wende State Corrections ANGEL L. MENDEZ 716-818-3797 (C) lou811@netzero.net

North Carolina Charlotte FD JEFFREY LONG 704-576-9194 (C) jlongpfia@gmail.com Greensboro FD CHRISTOPHER HOLMES 704-245-4308 cholmes@riskversity.com Greensboro FD MATTHEW PATTERSON 336-382-4600 (C) mattsfiregfd@yahoo.com

Coshocton County FD & PD CORY WILSON 740-502-9240 (C) cwilsoniaff216@roadrunner.com Dayton PD SCOTT CRULL 765-914-9153 (C) scrullpfia@gmail.com

Youngstown PD CHARLES GUZZY 330-707-2171 (H) 330-743-9380 (W) Zanesville FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections RANDAL WINEGARDNER 740-475-8014 (C)

Pennsylvania Allegheny Co., PD STEVEN NAVE 412-704-7508 (H) (412)913-4613 (C) stevematt3@aol.com Delaware Co., FD & PD MARTIN KELLY 610-299-3656 (C) marty1297@aol.com Erie FD MARIE PASTEWKA 814-873-5551 (C) mpastewka@aol.com Johnstown FD ROBERT J. OPETT 814-659-9313 (C) opett24@ymail.comre McKeesport FD & PD JEFFREY D. TOMOVCSIK 412-523-3903 (C) 412-675-5050 Ext.640 (W) jtomo170@comcast.net Penn. Law Enforcement JONATHON RUSH 412-952-5615 (C) jrushpfia@hotmail.com Philadelphia FD FRANK DAUBER, JR. 215-904-7143 (C) 215-904-7143 (H) francis5923@aol.com Philadelphia FD TIMOTHY G. McSHEA 267-331-0606 (C) tbonemick17@gmail.com Philadelphia FD JASON MILES 267-718-5093 (C) jasonmilespfd@gmail.com Pittsburgh FD DONALD DORSEY 412-680-9351 (P)

Dayton Region MATT MATLOCK 937-409-1508 (C) mmatlock94@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh FD RONALD BLASKO 412-607-1798 (C) ronblasko@gmail.com

Licking County FD & PD JOHN CAPRETTA 614-554-6688 (C) jcapretta@aol.com

Pittsburgh FD THOMAS HERAK 412-761-6281 (H)

Loveland/Symmes FD OTTO HUBER 513-583-3001 (W)

Pittsburgh FD BOBBY JUNKER 412-551-9041 (C) robert.junker@pittsburghpa.gov

Marietta FD JOE A. MATTHEWS 740-373-3053 (H) mayorjoe@suddenlink.net

Pittsburgh PD CARL R. MOROSETTI, JR. 412-600-2806 (C) crm3393@gmail.com

Scranton FD & PD & Waymart Corrections ANDY POLANSKY 570-961-9024 (H) 570-878-1248 (C) andy.polansky@verizon.net Western PA Corrections STEVEN MATTHEWS 814-931-1593 (C) smattco2@live.com

Rhode Island Johnston PD SETH D. CROSBY 401-641-1575 (C) scros788@gmail.com Pawtucket FD & East Providence FD RAYMOND J. MASSE 401-639-0164 (H) pfia1261@gmail.com Providence FD ANTHONY LANCELLOTTI 401-569-3551 (C) 401-946-6939 (H) iggylance29@cox.net Providence PD SCOTT ZAMBARANO 401-265-1657 (C) zambarano1075@yahoo.com

South Carolina Columbia FD & PD BRANDON COOK 803-920-2737 (H) brandon.cook13@gmail.com North Charleston PD MICHAEL FIGUEROA 973-477-0749 (C) mfigpfia@gmail.com North Myrtle Beach FD & PD RICHARD BUDDELMEYER 843-249-5334 (C) pfia1913@sc.rr.com

Texas Amarillo FD, PD, & Corrections JOE C. PONDER 806-584-0953 (C) joeponder2012@yahoo.com Beaumont PD JARROD MIRELES 409-284-5220 (C) neilmireles@gmail.com Bee County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections RICHARD L. WEBB 361-319-3758 (C) urout_78102@yahoo.com Brazos Co,. Sheriff JERRY BARRATT 979-492-1008 (C) barrattjn@gmail.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections PATRICK WARE 936-581-3309 (H) txpware@outlook.com Brazoria County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections VICKE MOSSBARGER 979-864-0286 (C) pfia.texas@gmail.com

Coryell Co. FD & PD MIKE CLOUDS 936-293-0486 (C) mikeclouds@yahoo.com Denton County Sheriff LES WOODS 817-675-6151 (C) lwpfia@yahoo.com El Paso Sheriff RON MARTIN 915-256-7822 (C) 915-577-500 (W) mmartin727@sbcglobal.net Fannin Co. FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections JARED D. MARANGA 214-682-8413 (C) ekiorengo@gmail.com Fort Bend Sheriff CHERYL L. HILLEGEIST 713-480-6033 (C) chill77040@yahoo.com Galveston FD & PD TOMMY GATTIS 832-652-1315 (C) tommygpfia@gmail.com Galveston Sheriff & Corrections CECILIA FIELDS 409-370-7322 (C) niecies@swbell.net Garland FD JEFF TOKAR 972-781-7111 (W) Gatesville Corrections CAROLYN L. IRISH 254-248-5400 (H) Grimes Co., FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections SHERRIE BARRATT 979-574-6475 (C) barrattsl@gmail.com Gurney Unit Corrections CINDY ARNOLD 903-724-9007 (C) cindyarnold18@yahoo.com Harris County PD, Sheriff & Corrections MARTY KUEHN 281-935-4610 (C) mk0160@yahoo.com Harris County Sheriff & Corrections BRADY PULLEN 281-726-1770 (C) bpullen3425@gmail.com Harrison County Police & Fire FLOYD DUNCAN 903-930-9721 (C) 903-777-3694 (H) fduncan440@gmail.com Jasper FD & PD STANLEY D. CHRISTOPHER 409-381-0350 (H) chiefjpd@hotmail.com Jasper County Sheriff/Corr. TERRY LEE 409-420-0662 (H) 409-383-7580 (C) tel87@yahoo.com

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Jefferson County Sheriff ROBERT ADAMS 409-722-1033 (W) bobbyadams288@hotmail.com McAllen PD ROLANDO CASTILLO 956-655-8476 (H) r.c.21@hotmail.com McLennan County Sheriff SHEILA THUN 254-405-3797 (C) sdthun@ctwa.com Montgomery County PD, Sheriff & Corrections THOMAS M. PIERCE 936-355-0490 (C) toetee@aol.com Pasadena FD, PD, & Corrections J.C. ROCK 832-457-1685 (H) rockfish007@gmail.com Pinehurst FD & PD KIESHA LUNA 409-330-0013 (C) kieshaluna@yahoo.com Port Arthur FD & PD BRIAN K. SIMMONS 409-460-0039 (C) firebksman@yahoo.com San Antonio FD JOE VALADEZ 210-656-9046 (H) 210-693-4344 (F) valadezjp@aol.com San Antonio FD RUBEN CEVALLOS 210-861-4578 (C) ruben.cevallos@gmail.com Smith County Sheriff WANDA HUNTER 903-710-2769 (H) 903-511-6819 (C) Tarrant County Sheriff & surrounding Metropolis area TANYA YOUNG 817-988-9704 (C) 817-292-5388 (F) tanyayoung7800@sbcglobal.net Tyler County PD ELBERT SHEFFIELD 409-377-1315 (H) 409-283-5262 (C) bubbasheffield1968@gmail.com

Fredericksburg FD, PD, & Sheriff HANSON D. JOHNSON 540-847-1091 (C) 540-548-0022 (H) hdj2@verizon.net Loudoun County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL COX 703-297-1527 (C) mcox.pfia@outlook.com Page County FD, PD, Sheriff, & Corrections MICHAEL WAGONER 540-860-2382 (C) kc8jpk03@gmail.com Prince William Co., FD ADAM MOWRY 703-303-3883 amowry739@gmail.com Prince William Co. FD WESLEY BANNER 540-604-4518 (C) wbdcfdt16@outlook.com

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. FD PETER J. BAGDOVITZ 301-980-0843 (C) pjbagdovitz@juno.com Washington, D.C. PD MIGUEL MIRANDA 202-439-2292 (C) miguel.miranda@verizon.net

West Virginia Huntington FD & PD RANDY D. ELLIS 740-886-5388 (H) 304-633-4975 (

Wisconsin Milwaukee PD VIDAL A. COLON 414-334-0735 (C) vcpfia@gmail.com

Wyoming Laramie City FD, PD & Sheriff B. JOHN FITZGERALD 307-775-9610 (H) jcatfitz@msn.com

Walker County FD, PD, Sheriff & Corrections TARA M. BURNETT 936-668-9193 (C) burnett.t2013@yahoo.com Webb County Sheriff JOEY MEDELLIN 956-652-8640 (C) joeymedellin4130@gmail.com jmedellin@webbcountytx.gov

Virginia Fairfax County PD ANIELLO DESANTIS 540-273-2729 (C) 302710aad@gmail.com

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MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN

HELP US FIND THESE

Missing Children Our members are in a unique position to spot missing children. PFIA urges you to make a special effort to try to locate these missing children. If seen, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-843-5678 or report a sighting online at www.missingkids.com. You may also call or visit the website for free abduction prevention tips.

MISSING HELP BRING ME HOME

Maria Salucio

Sabrina Uhrle Sex: Female Height: 5'9” Race: White Weight: 168 Birth: 8/1/2001 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Brown Missing: February 23, 2018 Phoenix, AZ

Faith Dantzler Sex: Female Height: 5’2” Race: Black Weight: 120 Birth: 10/3/2000 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 18 Hair: Black Missing: May 29, 2018 Lizella, GA.

Height: 5’0” Weight: 100 Age: 17

Ana Salucio

Sex: Female Height: 2’0” Race: Hispanic Weight: 20 Birth: 11/7/2017 Eyes: Black Age Now: 1 Hair: Brown Missing: February 21, 2018 Cullman, AL

Nidia Balderrama Sex: Female Height: 5’0” Race: Hispanic Weight: 150 Birth: 6/10/2001 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Black Missing: February 16, 2018 Kansas City, KS

DON’T HESITATE CALL

Cristobal Lux Lux Sex: Male Height: 5'5” Race: Hispanic Weight: 140 Birth: 11/28/2002 Eyes: Black Age Now: 16 Hair: Black Missing: February 26, 2018 Seabrook, TX

Ciarra Chaney Sex: Female Height: 5’1” Race: White Weight: 113 Birth: 2/1/2002 Eyes: Brown Age Now: 17 Hair: Brown Missing: April 13, 2018 Midway, AL

911 OR 1-800-843-5678

SPECIAL NOTE: Height and weight are listed from the date an individual went missing and may not currently be accurate.

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