February 2012 Edi On - Spokane Police Department

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SPOKANE HISTORY BOOK COMMITTEE Back Row: Duane Broyles, Sue Walker, Carla Stamatoplos, Rae Anna Victor, and Jack Pearson. Front Row: Kathy Panas, Diane Erickson, Interim Chief Sco Stephens, Maurece Volcano, and John McGregor, Sr. Not pictured: Doris Woodward, Ron Rector, and Karen Curran. The book commiee met for a leisurely dinner to celebrate the publishing of Volume III of Life Behind the Badge. They presented a book to Interim Chief Stephens for the department and a copy of the newly published reproducon of the Spokane Police and Fire Department Illustrated from 1902, which was reformaed by Dave Thompson for the Spokane Law Enforcement Museum. Both books are available from the Historical Office in the Public Safety Building or the Spokane Law Enforcement Museum. The two commiees, SPD History Book Commiee (Life Behind the Badge) and Photo Chronicles, have joined forces with the hopes of having the new book Photo Chronicles: The Spokane Police Department’s 130th Anniversary Edion, 1881 – 2011 to press by mid‐summer and out to the purchasers by mid‐fall. It will be sold only to members of law enforcement and their families. It is a more personal history of the men and women who make up the SPD. All books will be pre‐sold, and pre‐sale flyers will available mid‐May. The commiee wishes to have as complete a history as possible. We are missing quite a few of the Vietnam era vets and current members of the armed forces. Please send your military picture and story to Sue Walker at sswalker@spokanepolice.org for inclusion in the book as soon as possible. This is an example of an entry: Hendren, Wayne A. (SPD 09/23/1949 – 07/12/1980) Enlisted June 17, 1943, and served in the navy in the Pacific with the rank of 2nd Class Pey Officer. He worked as a storekeeper unl May 15, 1946. Oral interviews have recently been taken of Inez Hodge (49 year employee) and Steve Braun (42 year employee) of the department. Their stories will preface the secon for tenure where all employees with over 20 years of service will be recognized. Please get any appropriate photos of your divisions that you would like to share with us, and see in the book in your units’ secon as we will be starng on that poron of the book next. Save the Dates: Tuesday, 04/24 to Saturday, 04/28 :: Second Anniversary Open House of the Spokane Law Enforcement Museum Tuesday, May 8th :: Chaplains Breakfast and Annual Memorial Ceremony Thursday, May 10th :: Dedicaon of the 18th Historical Monument at Greenwood Memorial Terrace to one of our first matrons Mary Seymour
Ronald K. came to the Police Front Desk in mid‐February. He explained that he had received a cket for speeding and wanted to comment on the officer’s behavior. He stated that he was on his way to a doctor appointment when he was stopped by Officer Ken Applewhaite. He stated that during the traffic stop Officer Applewhaite was professional, kind, and polite. Ronald stated that Officer Applewhaite helped him look for his vehicle registraon and proof of insurance. He commented, “He was so helpful. I feel when the police do this, you never hear when they do good.” Ronald asked that this be passed onto his supervisor and said, “Thank the officer for being kind and polite.” Officer Applewhaite—Thank you for taking the me to come speak to my boys. It has helped change the boys’ atude about law officers and their jobs. Please connue to come here; the boys love it! ‐ Colleen Perron, Program Manager I wanted to render my huge appreciaon and compliments to Corporal Kevin Keller for his assistance in a car accident I had. Not only was he professional, but he went way above and beyond his dues in being helpful to me and my young son. In addion to helping with the accident, he removed the fuse box from my vehicle at my request to turn my horn off which had been triggered by the impact. He also replaced it for me. When we realized my car was unable to move from the side of the road on Maple and 3rd, he ulized his patrol car to push mine through the intersecon and into a parking lot so my son and I could sit safely in it to wait for a tow. I know this is far more than the job calls for so I wanted to send in mine and my son’s immense thanks for being so kind. Thank you again, Corporal Keller! ‐ Amanda and Patrick A. I recently had the honor of going on a ride along with Officer Dion Mason. I would like to express my personal appreciaon for his gracious and engaging accommodaon despite an incredibly challenging evening. Lile did we know that we'd end up in the middle of a prostuon ring bust and arrest situaon. Officer Mason was the penulmate professional and represented us all exceponally well. If I were a cizen calling for help, I would be immediately comforted and relieved if he were the responding officer. I was able to observe Dion, several officers of the Gang Unit, Officer DeRuwe, the staff at the pre‐booking and booking staons; and, your shi commander and staff in the shi briefing. That gave me a true sense of comfort and pride in all of your team and how they go about their mission. They were professional, courteous (even when challenged by cizens who were not parcularly pleased to be drawing their aenon); and, they conducted themselves absolutely as I had hoped they would in represenng our city. The 'professional, courteous, but firmly‐in‐control' theme was the constant. And, it was not personalized. Their acons and words were consistently in the best interests of the community. It was certainly more excitement than I had ancipated, but a great way to see your team in acon. You should be pleased and proud. They have incredible demands; and, I was amazed at how well they did their work and at the amazing use of technology to improve best outcomes. It was a blast. I thoroughly enjoyed it; and, I was impressed. Thanks for lining me up with Officer Mason and for the opportunity to share what you do every day. You have a staunch supporter of your work and your team. ‐ Mike T. I want to take this opportunity to share with you the exceponal police work done by Detecve Corey Turman. My house was recently burglarized and three computers were taken. I reported the burglary that evening and Officer Yeshua Mahew responded quickly and took the report. The following day I was advised that the case was going to Detecve Turman for invesgaon. Detecve Turman called me right away for follow‐up and I provided as much informaon as I had, which wasn't much. Detecve Turman called me a number of mes and sent me emails during the week with updates on the case. I know he checked with local pawn shops and craigslist adds, as well as other invesgave techniques. Detecve Turman then sent me an email indicang he obtained a confession from the juvenile that I suspected had commied the burglary. Detecve Turman is now aempng to retrieve the computers. I want to let you know that I appreciate the quick acon by SPD, and especially Detecve Turman in regards to this invesgaon. Solving the burglary with a confession, without a lot of evidence to work with, within a week speaks to the professionalism of SPD. Thank you to all, and especially Corey Turman, for the exceponal work done on this invesgaon. ‐ John Grasso, Deputy Prosecung Aorney
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