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A BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTER Editor: Gary Costello - ISSUE #10 - March 5, 2017

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From Your President• BENEVOLENCE (noun) The noun BENEVOLENCE has 3 senses:

1. disposition to do good2. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts3. an act intending or showing kindness and good will

While searching for a topic for my message this week, the subject of our "Benevolent Fund" was brought up in a discussion of its use by the members of the Board of Directors.  So, I thought it might be a good topic to discuss and make all of our members aware of.  Do we have a Benevolent Fund?  Yes, we do.  It was established to provide charitable acts of good will when there was a need by a member or a member of their family.  Be it illness, a financial emergency or a even a death, we wanted to have the means available to help without using the association's designated funds.

Two fund raising efforts were held.  One in the form of a basket bingo and a year later a cash bingo was held.  This provided the seed money necessary to establish the "Benevolent Fund.”  Additionally, some members have made donations in the form of memorials for other members who die.  The fund is maintained in a separate account and used in an anonymous manner to assist, when the need arises.  Gifts from the fund must have the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors.  I bring this to your attention because I wanted to make every member aware of why it exists and how it is managed.  To support the fund, may I suggest the next time a member passes on and you want to make a memorial donation in their name, consider our "Benevolent Fund" as it provides for a great memorial and a way to provide a future act of kindness and benevolence for a member of "our" family.

Yours in service,Robert C. Disinger, President

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Message From Vice President Jack Hack . . .

Dear fellow MCPAA Members,

As most of you are aware, our newsletter has evolved into a very well constructed and informative periodical as the result of the hard work by Gary Costello and a few dedicated authors who provide him material on a constant basis. Gary has decided to continue to serve on the board in a different capacity at the end of the year and relinquish his position as the editor of the Roll Call effective December.

I am looking for someone who would be willing to take on this responsibility and train with Gary this summer. We all know how important this position is and we would hate to see our only form of communication go by the wayside if no one steps up. The position could actually use several coauthors if anyone is considering taking on the job.

If you have any interest and would like to learn more, please contact Gary at editor@mcpalumni.org or me at home or by email at john.r.hack@gsk.com.

Respectfully,Jack Hack 

From The EditorI am looking for former or current officers who had or have other law

enforcement in the family. Just send me an email to: EDITOR@MCPAlumni.org

Louise Marthens reports: Joe and Nancy Hancock and myself were on the same Royal Caribbean Cruise.  It was a twelve night Caribbean cruise from Baltimore.  We ran into each other on day ten of the cruise.

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March 6 Robert L. PhillipsRrbob@aol.comDavid J. Hearndave_feu@yahoo.com March 7 Ron Hardyron.hardy980@gmail.com March 8 William D'Alboradalby6@yahoo.comHerbert C. Cahalencahalene@comcast.net March 9 Richard L. Andersonhobbytrack@yahoo.comEdward R. Hickeyronnie_ed@verizon.netKent E. Smithkent.e.smith@gmail.comRobert E. Carter

 

March 10 David R. Thomas law_thomas_dog@verizon.netJohn Stolzstolzjs@gmail.comRose M Wilkeswilkermimi@yahoo.com March 11 David A. Newcomer danewcomer@comcast.netJohn L. II Wilkeswilkesrmcp@gmail.com March 12 John L. Meiklejohnjohnusmc66@yahoo.comSteve P. Hallhallsp@wildblue.netJoyce Spearjoyce_spear@yahoo.comPatrick J. Rooneyrooneypa@verizon.netGrant Starkeygrantstarkey@comcast.net March 13 James R. Rossmotor256@earthlink.net

 March 14 Charles M. Shawencmshawen@bellsouth.net March 16 Gregory J. Gillgillsglass@gmail.comMarjorie A. Fiskemargie3629@gmail.comFrank (Bill) Lumpkin bill_lumpkin@verizon.net March 17 Jackie (Mary) Berryjaberr@aol.com March 18 Scott Loomisscottcloomis@gmail.comMary B. McFirenmcfmb927@comcast.netJames A. Taylorjataylor20@aol.com March 19 Mary Kopco 

CALENDARFor Details:

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Daylight Savings Start March 12, 2017

EOW Lt. Robertson, March 9, 2017, 1000 - 1100 hours, Parklawn Cemetery, 12800 Viers Mill Road.  Look for Officer Smugeresky's cruiser, parked in Block 6 on the Life Eternal Drive Loop.

NIH/MCP Lunch NEW LOCATION, March 15, 2017 at noon, Out of the Way Cafe, Derwood - Click for Calendar and address

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2017

South Carolina Reunion & Annual MeetingMay 5 - 7, 2017Click for Reunion Flyer

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Steve Hargrove and Ed Joyner

Please continue to remember in your thoughts and prayers our recently departed brothers and sister Arthur Schlueter , Susan Gash, and active duty officer PO3 David Poulos and their families as they continue to mourn their loss. May God's grace and peace be with them.

We have received a gracious letter from Kathleen Clark, daughter of our departed brother John Kennedy. She would like to thank everyone for their calls and letters of support as well their kind words and shared stories of her Dad. She in particular wants to

thank the Honor Guard for their participation and outstanding performance at John's graveside committal and for our brother Tom Cioffi's officiating in his position as a Catholic Deacon. She went on to express how proud her father was to have served the Montgomery County Police Department and  having his membership in the Montgomery County Police Alumni Association.

Many of you are not aware of this, but PO3 Bill Seidel (SOD/K9), nephew of Bill Crider, has been quietly battling cancer. Bill is now at home in Hospice Care. The outpouring of love, care, and support have been greatly appreciated by his family and is an awesome tribute Bill and the man he is. They are now asking that those who wish to visit Bill and the family restrict their visits to between noon and 1400 hours. Bill and his family need to have some quiet time together. Anyone who has planned a visit outside of these hours with Barbara may still come. Please keep Bill and his family in your prayers.

Blessings to all.

Jim HartnettChaplain

Tony McDonald at his best !

Memorial Service for retired ECC employee Susan Gash will be Sunday March 12th @ 3:30pm.

Bethesda Jewish Congregation 6601 Bradley Boulevard Bethesda MD, 20817

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DELMARVA BREAKFASTMarch 1, 2017

No birthday cakes today, but a lot of breakfast camaraderie with MCPAA DelMarVa contingent retirees, Cathie Sterling, George Pickrell, Pat Bragdon, Mike Bragdon, Becky and Larry Yates, Mike Ruscher, Mary Ann McFee, Nancy Olsen, Bill Bickle, Alex Waddell, Ted Parker, and Steve Hargrove. The next breakfast is WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. at the COUNTRY SIDE CAFE, Bayville Shopping Center, 37242 Lighthouse Road (Rt.54), West Fenwick.

Becoming Mr. Delaware

This past summer I was told by my diabetes and kidney doctors I need to get my weight down and my blood sugar under control. At the time I weighed 292 pounds and my blood sugar was averaging in the 300’s with fourth stage kidney disease.

On July 7, 2016 I began working out two days a week with a personal trainer, BJ, at World Gym, Bethany. He quickly put me on a strong eating regimen and work out a plan andfive months later I have lost 38 pounds and my blood sugar numbers are in the mid-80’s most of the time. I have had my insulin pump reduced four times. My diabetes is finally under control and my kidney functions have leveled off. I continue to work out with BJ two times a week, and I've added an additional three days a week doing cardio on my own. I know that a kidney transplant will be inevitable down the road but with my new exercise regimen and better eating habits make me a good candidate for the donor list.Making these lifestyle changes was hard at first but the results have been life-saving. (Story courtesy of Frank Wesley.)(Certainly, some of us are fortunate to be able to see Frank’s message. But most of all, we are happy to see that he has turned his health around. Good going Frank. We are behind you all the way.)

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Thank you for your service . . . . . Rosie Rosenblatt

This impromptu picture was taken before our Traffic Unit/Motor Squad inspection around 1990 at our Bethesda Station parking lot (or as they now say "2nd district"). "Motor 1" to my left, was my bike. Can't remember who

snapped this picture of me standing at half "parade rest" and "saluting" at the same time, lol.  Sgt. Phil "Rocky" Rockwell who was my traffic Sgt. then (RIP) , Lt. Steve Hargrove , &  District Commander Capt. Richard Williams conducted the inspection.

I was born in Bronx, New York, raised in Peekskill (NY). After graduating high school in 1965 I continued working for a while for the A&P Tea Company food store. As a young kid I was always impressed with the New York State Troopers and knew that this was something that I wanted to do especially since my uncle (dad's brother) and next door neighbor were NYPD officers and always told me about their exploits as cops.

In 1966 I thought that I'd try a different route attending an aeronautical design school in Jackson Heights., NY. , then came the draft for the U.S. Army in 1967. Went to my local ARMY recruiting office in Peekskill, NY and told the recruiter that if he could assure me that I could attend Military Police (MP) School, that I would enlist for 3 years instead of being drafted for 2. He agreed and in 1967 I enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended MP school in Fort Gordon, GA. It was at this point that I knew that police work was my passion. 

In 1970 after being discharged, I was accepted to attend the D.C. Police Academy and worked in

upper northwest D.C. spending time in their tactical unit as a "casual clothes" (S.A.T.) and scooter officer, when I "ran into" Jim Poe (Montgomery County Motor Officer) on a robbery call one day on Georgia Ave near Eastern Ave. There had been an armed robbery in Silver Spring & Jim saw me south of the D.C. Line and quickly raced over to give me the lookout. We became friends after that and Jim convinced me to apply to Montgomery County......and as they say "the rest was history". In 1973 I proudly accepted to attend our academy as a member of Session l under the leadership of Lt. Jim Daly, RIP.

I currently split my time between my 37 acres in "Gods" country down in Appomattox, Va. with my lovely wife Gayle, three dogs, two cats , six hens, five roosters AND my town home in Rockville where I've taught drivers education for the last 11 years for retired County Officer Tom Pecoraro owner of "I Drive Smart". 

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR THE 2017 SOUTHEAST MCPAA REUNION AND ANNUAL MEETING

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Thank you AC Betsy Davis for re-linking us with Walt Hozela now in Racine, VA.

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OLD 10-5 NEWSLETTERS

Recently, Cathie Sterling loaned her copies of the Old 10-5 Newsletters to Bob Philo to post with old MCPAA Newsletters on our website. Thank you Cathie for the contribution. Please visit the site by clicking OLD 10-5 NEWSLETTERS and let us know if you have any copies of the missing editions by emailing Bob Philo at BobPhilo@MCPAlumni.org .

“OLD-SCHOOL”

We will miss Ed’s humorous parable this week. Sgt. Ed Joyner is having minor surgery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Please send ALL newsletter submissions to:Editor@MCPAlumni.org or call 301-980-9669 during business hours

MONTHLY LEDO BREAKFASTFebruary 22, 2017

JimMahoneyagainsacri)icedhisbusinessuptoMCPAAforthemonthlybreakfast.Attendingwere:Jim Mahoney, Ernie Magee, Bill Bickle, Al Guglielmini, Don Black, Robert Disinger, Dennis Kelly, Margie and Marvin Harich, Robin Russell, Geneva and Jim Foster, John and Shirley Knight, Rich Gervasoni, Regis Seliga, Burt Ranolett, Tom Brightwell, Jan Cleary, Sam Hartley, Jack Mayhew, Dave Cheng, Mike Ryan, Dave Senires, and Buzz Burroughs.

To see photos from the breakfast, just click on LEDO

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POEM BY WALT MOORECame across this poem he had written when Sgt. Don Baker, the Shift Sergeant at the time, had called in sick. That guy NEVER called in sick and had accumulated over 5,000 hours of sick leave. I don’t remember exactly when it was, but I’d guess about 1990 or so. I remember reading it at roll call when he came back to work. Don was well respected and liked, and while I’m normally not very creative at things like this I was inspired by the poem “Casey at the bat” and wrote this on a midnight shift.

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It was in March of ’61, D. B. Baker was hiredHe said “I can do the whole twenty-five, and never get tired”.From the very first day, down there in Silver Spring“I can do this job, with one arm, and on the wing”From that time on, he showed others the wayAnd was there all the time, never missing one dayOn and on, through all the years, he never was illCausing the administration to wish him good willLater on, in Wheaton, when some would take offIt was very well known, “The Bake” was no slothOthers around, try though they mightSomehow were never quite able to get it down rightCoughing and racking, in agony and painHe would show up, just for the job’s good gain

Years later, when called to the B-town beatThere was no doubt, he could still take the heatHis sick time was built, with blood, sweat and tearsIncreased oh, so slowly, up through the years‘Till finally the hours counted five thousand and twentyA figure all others would consider was plentyThen came the time when catastrophe struckEveryone felt as though hit by a truckStuck in the dentist’s chair, there he was satTotally anesthetized, wondering what was what, and where he was atThis was the day, near the end of DecemberA day that all will surely rememberIt hurt like a knife, it cut to the quickSergeant Donald B. Baker had called in sick

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Frank Hall Sr.

O.J. Lennon Family in Policingby O.J. Lennon

My police career started back in early 1966, when I, like many of you, was wondering what to do with the rest of my life after military service. My discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps was scheduled for January 1967 after serving 6 ½ years. At the time I was fortunate to be dating a Bethesda girl Elizabeth, who later became my wife. Her father had seen an advertisement in a local Bethesda newspaper indicating the Montgomery County Police (MCP) Department was offering a walk-in test for the position of Police Officer. I completed the process after a personal interview with a representative from County Personnel and two Headquarters Executive Officers. I had already applied to and went through the hiring process for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and was waiting for an acceptance offer from either Department.

In early summer 1966, an offer of employment letter was received from the MCP. I accepted the offer really not knowing anything about MCP or MPD; it just happened to be the first offer of a job. I found out quickly my good luck in joining MCP. Since I had a letter of employment in my hands, I approached the senior Officers whom I worked for at Headquarters Marine Corps and requested a 30-day early release from my military obligation. They knew I had served for over 6 years and granted the release for early December 1966, it was a Friday. The following Monday I was at the old Circuit Court building top floor and was issued arms full of recycled uniforms. The old jail there was now being used for uniform storage.

Later that day I checked in at the Bethesda District Station, and was assigned to Shift 2. There were approx. 18-20 officers on the shift, many from my

home State of Pennsylvania. As was custom, I was paired with a seasoned officer since I knew nothing about police procedure, General Orders, or which color report was required to document an event. Yes, the reports at that time were different colors, so you could see my confusion. I remained on the shift about two months before a recruit class was formed. The location of the class was the second floor of the former Rockville District Station, where about 30 officers from around the County attended

the class. During the course of my career, I would work with a number of these fine officers in various assignments. The recruit class lasted about one month, then back to your assigned Districts.

In May 1967 Elizabeth and I married. Michael, our firstborn, arrived in February 1969, more about him later. In January 1972, I was transferred to what was then

called the Juvenile Aid Squad. I remained there 60 days and requested a transfer. Thirty days later I was assigned to the Bethesda District Detective Section. In July 1972 the Department had reorganization and the Crimes against Persons Unit was formed, working out of the Wheaton District Station. Within this Unit were two Squads, Homicide and Sex Sq. and Robbery Sq. I was assigned to the Homicide and Sex Sq. where I remained for 7 years. Then I was assigned to Silver Spring District for 1 ½ years as a shift Sergeant.

In 1980 a new District Station was being opened in Germantown, and I was assigned as a Patrol Sgt. on Shift 1. Our shift of Officers working a midnight shift were the first Officers to provide Police services to the Germantown District, which covered approx. 250 Sq. miles. In 1981 the Department had reorganization and formed what is known as the Special Assignment Teams (SAT). I was assigned as the supervisor to the Germantown SAT where I remained for 14 years until my

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retirement in November 1994. I can say without a doubt this assignment was the most enjoyable of any I had. It provided me the opportunity to work with and associate with the best Officers the Department had at the time. My family in law enforcement includes my son Michael and his wife Beth and a niece Kelly. Michael graduated from College in 1992 and applied to Montgomery County. He went through the process but the Department had no plans for a recruit class, nor did they know when one would be planned. He then applied to Arlington County Police Department, Arlington, VA and was hired. He is a Corporal, assigned to the Patrol Division working the midnight shift for close to 25 years. His duties involve crime scene evidence documentation, breathalyzer operator and providing regular policing services. Michael is married to Beth, also a Corporal with Arlington County Police Department. Beth has over 25 yrs. of service. She is presently assigned to the Community Affairs Section. Her past assignments included Patrol and in 1995 was trained as a canine handler by MCP at the former Training Academy Rockville. She remained in Canine about 8 years when her dog had to be retired. Michael and Beth reside in Damascus.

Another member of the Lennon Police family is a niece Kelly. She is a young lady from Pennsylvania who in June 1999 graduated from a Police Corps College Program. Kelly was quickly hired by the Baltimore City Police Department where she still serves today. Kelly’s career has varied; she has been assigned to Community Policing, Patrol and eight years in Major Crimes. In 2011 she was promoted to Sergeant assigned back to Patrol, then another year in Community Policing. Kelly is presently a supervisor on one of the 5-person shooting teams that responds to City-wide incidents. The assignment she enjoyed best was investigating robberies while in Major Crimes. Kelly and her family reside in Catonsville, MD.

For further information, contact Acting Direct Eric Stancliff eric.stancliff@montgomerycountymd.gov

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Recreation

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett

The Montgomery County Council

The Montgomery County Department of Police and

The Montgomery County Department of Recreation

cordially invite you to a ceremony renaming

Wheaton Glenmont Outdoor Pool

in honor of fallen officer

Sergeant Hector I. Ayala

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

5 p.m.

3201 Randolph Road

Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Please RSVP by March 21, 2017 to 240-777-6875

I take pride in the fact that others in the family have followed in my career path. I may never know how much influence I had in Michael’s and Kelly’s decision to be Police Officers. The important thing is they are proudly serving their communities, which is what it is all about.

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Daily Record In the News (Reprint provided by Member Judge John Tracey) ROCKVILLE, MD — The controversial Confederate soldier statue — a focus of community debate since it was vandalized with graffiti and residents and leaders disagreed on where to keep the monument — will soon be relocated from the front of the Red Brick Courthouse to an undisclosed location in Montgomery County. General Services Director David Dise said a request for proposals to move the monument will be advertised in the next two weeks, according to reports.Rockville leaders voted 4-1 against accepting the disputed statue at the Beall Dawson Historical Park in February 2016. Many felt a monument tied to slavery or the Confederacy was inappropriate, but there were a slew of

others reasons why the statue was turned down, including costs of lighting, maintenance and security.Confederate flags and memorials are seen as a reminder of Southern heritage by some, while many African-Americans have said the legacy is one of slavery and hate.In July 2016, the 11,000-pound statue was vandalized. "Black Lives Matter" and other phrases were graffitied onto the statue, which prompted city officials to keep the statue boxed up in front of the court house as it remains today. (Article courtesy The Patch, February 13, 2017)

Fancy meeting you here!

So, Pat Bragdon was visiting Port Charlotte, Florida, and out to walk the dog ran into MCPAA brother Lee Marsh.

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Click LARRY YATES PHOTO for larger size.

I grew up in Perryville, on the Northeastern shore of Maryland. After school I married my nearby neighbor, classmate and more importantly my childhood sweetheart Becky. Becky had just finished her business school education in Baltimore, I accepted a position in Rockville, Montgomery County Maryland with the Maryland State Police as a dispatcher. We moved from Cecil County to a small apartment in Gaithersburg and began our life together. After a few years my dream of becoming a police officer became a reality and I joined the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville, Maryland in 1971.

I attended Montgomery County Police Department academy class 2-71. I graduated and began my career in law enforcement serving in positions of Patrol, Motorcycle, first ever RCPD Canine handler, Narcotics Task Force, SWAT, Supervisor, Commander, Manager

and eventually served as second in command of the department - Deputy Chief until retiring in 1993.

Shortly after retirement in 1993 I opened a Private Investigation, Executive Protection and Security agency, which I still co-own with my wife and daughter, all operations of this company have been turned over to our daughter Monica who still operates it in Montgomery County, Maryland.

I did some exciting security and investigative work in the private sector following retirement. I had the opportunity to set up and develop the security operations for Congressional Country Club including planning the security operations and logistics for the U.S. Open, I worked in the anti-terrorism area of Homeland Security for the Transportation Industry Specifically Commercial Vehicles, and Port operations following 911. I also had the opportunity to set up and develop security operations and do threat assessments for several private schools in metropolitan Maryland & Virginia area. I also worked in the security operations area for Montgomery County Public Schools for several years. After that I worked at Falls Road Golf Course as a starter for several years.

After three consecutive years of medical issues including an automobile accident followed by two heart attacks, one of which was close to fatal I eventually retired completely. Becky and I now live in Ocean City Maryland where we are building our dream home which should be completed early spring this year. We invite our longtime friends to come and visit with us when in the DelMarVa area.

Thank everyone for your prayers and blessings during my times of illness, and hospital stays. We cherish your friendship and camaraderie throughout the many years of friendship. God Bless, Larry

Larry R. Yates – Captain (ret.) Rockville City Police – 1971 – 1993 by Larry Yates(Never forget the brothers and sisters like Larry we have as members who are from sister departments in the County. I like

publishing stories like this.)

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Preacher and wife Glenda

Help Wanted:  Treasurer.  Need a volunteer to join the Board of Directors of The Montgomery County Joint Law Enforcement Museum, Inc. (MCJLEM)  Duties include opening and managing the museum bank account, filing required IRS and State of Maryland forms, as they are needed.  Need to attend Board of Director's meetings for the museum, as they are scheduled, either in person or by teleconference. Though not great in a time commitment this job is a very important one for the museum project to go forward.  Please contact Karl W. Plitt, Chair of the Board, MCJLEM, by email or the numbers below.

H:  931-388-9495        C: 240-876-0118    Email:  karlplitt@bellsouth.net

Update:    The Montgomery County Joint Law Enforcement Museum, Inc. (MCJLEM)

Please take a look at the sketch of a proposed logo for our museum.  This draft has been created by Joyce Mayer, wife of Brother Dan Mayer.  I gave tentative approval for her to move toward the finished product.  Joyce and I had a long discussion about this logo.  We came to the conclusion that we want this logo to have the following characteristics, when viewed briefly and for the first time by a casual viewer:1.  Quick recognition that the subject was law enforcement (From the badge motif)2.  Recognize the name easily  (Montgomery County Joint Law Enforcement Museum)3.  Note the fact that this was about a museum.4.  Also note that the museum was in Rockville, Maryland.    I think Joyce has accomplished this in her design.  What do you think?  Once finalized, this logo can be used on souvenirs, letterhead, the web page and

signage related to the museum.  Send me your comments.  I would love to hear them.

Karl W. Plitt, Chairman, Board of Directors, MCJLEMH:  931-388-9495        C:  240-876-0118        Email:  karlplitt@bellsouth.net

65th Street in Ocean City, Maryland, next to the Court and Police HQ

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Did You Know? You can pay your dues at www.mcpalumni.org Did You Know? You can go to:http://www.mymcpnews.comand see current Press Releases created by Captain Paul Starks and our Department’s Public Information Office.

Did You Know? On Facebook, there are two sites of interest, MCP Alumni on Facebook and Montgomery County Police History Group on Facebook

Everybody remember this place?

This Week in Montgomery County Police HistoryBy Jack Toomey

1941

A mistake in a radio report sent students at two Bethesda schools scurrying home. About 2pm Judge Christopher, the air raid warden for the 7th District,  heard a radio report from New York that enemy planes were approaching the east coast and he began alerting schools and ordered that the students be dismissed and the sirens sounded. As students headed home county police reported that they had no such information and they tried to recall students from BCC High and Our Lady of Lourdes but it was too late.  In the meantime Judge Woodward recessed a murder trial underway in Rockville.

1951Six men were charged with assault and rioting after their train was stopped at the Silver Spring station.  The train, carrying members of a Muslim

sect, was on the way to Chicago from a meeting in Washington.  Thirty-five county officers responded to the riot call.  The first several officers who entered the train were knocked to the floor and beaten.  Officer Carroll Durham was knocked to the floor, George Heflin had his glasses broken, and Officer Tillman Brandenburg was struck.  In the meantime Officer Richard Sakas ran from the train to a telephone where he summoned additional help.

1961

A German Shepherd named Knight reported for duty as the first Montgomery K-9 officer.  Knight and his handler,  Officer Cornelius DeVries, had recently graduated from the Metropolitan Police department training school.   In his first assignment Knight helped track an elderly man who had walked away from a rest home.

There was no winner in the February Trivia Contest.

The question concerned the reason that Chief Charles Orme was fired.

There had been a meeting of the Jehovahs Witness group at a meeting hall in Gaithersburg. A riot broke out as citizens stormed the meeting room and began assaulting members. The police were outnumbered and Chief Orme was notified at his home in Rockville. Apparently he took too long to respond and the council dismissed him." " " " " " " " " " Jack Toomey

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Note from Steve Hargrove - “What's in a name?”

When I went on Silver Spring Shift 1 in May, 1967, learning many of my new colleague's names turned out to be fairly simple, even for a wide-eyed rookie:

-Black, Brown, White, Green-Schlueter, Schlotter-Isaacs, Smisek

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