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On May 4, 2010, Trooper Scott L. Johnson and Trooper Troy J. Giddings were awarded the Washington State Patrol’s second highest honor, the Medal of Courage. The awards were presented to Johnson and Giddings by Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste at the Academy during the 2010 Washington State Patrol Memorial Service and Award Ceremony.

“I am so pleased that we are able to celebrate these troopers’ survival instead of honoring their memory,” Chief Batiste said.

The Medal of Courage is presented to an enforcement member who, while performing in the line of duty, is confronted with or involved in an extremely hazardous event in order to accomplish a legitimate police objective. The offi cer must have acted rationally and logically in determining their courses of action, acted above the level of duty normally expected, and acted in accordance with the highest ideals of professional police service.

The memorial service and award ceremony honored the Patrol’s fallen troopers, as well as current employees who distinguished themselves by extraordinary conduct during the previous year.

Trooper Scott L. JohnsonTrooper Johnson was awarded the Medal of Courage for

his actions on February 13, 2010. After being shot in the head, Trooper Johnson took action to protect himself and the tow truck driver from further attacks by the assailant.

Trooper Troy J. GiddingsTrooper Giddings was awarded the Medal of Courage

for his actions on September 2, 2008. Trooper Giddings was shot in the arm while positioning his patrol vehicle to observe a suspect who, unknown to Giddings at that time, had just killed six people – including Skagit County Deputy Anne Jackson. Because of his quick thinking he was able to direct the suspect to the troopers who were positioned to stop and arrest the suspect.

Chief John R. Batiste presents the Medal of Courage to Trooper Scott L. Johnson (top photo) and to Trooper Troy J. Giddings.

Two Troopers Receive Medals of Courage

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2009 Employees of the Year....................................page 3CMSG Cyprain Serving in Iraq...............................page 6Tumwater High Texting and Driving .....................page 7FPB Resource Mobilization Plan ...........................page 13

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Letter From the Chief About the time you are receiving this, our state’s new cell phone law should be

going into effect.

I want to let you know that we heard you loud and clear: having cell phone and texting laws as secondary offenses was not cutting it! We simply did not get the voluntary compliance that we’d hoped for.

With that realization, we went back to the legislature earlier this year, and Sen. Tracey Eide took the lead on beefi ng up this important law. I am very grateful to Sen. Eide for her leadership and support in this matter.

As we’ve moved this law forward, we’ve fi elded some very pointed questions about cell phones and safety. I’d like to share two of those questions, and our answers, with you.

We fully acknowledge that the conversation is as much a distraction as holding the phone. We would prefer that people not talk on their phone at all while they’re driving. But even just holding the phone has risks of its own.

If someone is holding the phone to their ear, they’re likely blocking their peripheral vision. That’s something that we can easily see from a distance. This law gives us the ability to reduce that one very dangerous aspect of distracted driving, and I have complete trust that our troopers will do so.

I’ve also heard the concern that it’s hard to see when people are texting. When texting, drivers tend to hold the device low. That’s precisely what makes texting and driving so dangerous, because the driver’s eyes leave the road for up to fi ve seconds. But it can also make it hard for us to see the violation.

Just because a law is diffi cult to enforce doesn’t make it a bad law. The legislature has an obligation to identify dangerous behavior and pass laws accordingly. We have an obligation to enforce those laws to the best of our ability.

I know that when you have objective evidence of a texting violation you will take the appropriate action. That’s all I ask, and it’s what the public expects of us.

Stay safe.

Chief John R. BatisteWashington State Patrol

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2009 Employees of the Year2009 Chief Will Bachofner Award

Trooper Scott L. Betts,District 7

2009 District Troopers of the Year(From left to right) Trooper Matthew Wood, D8; Trooper Mel D. Sterkel, D6; Trooper Jason R. Cuthbert, D5; Trooper Robert D. Noack, D4; Trooper David V. Kaiser, D3;Trooper Luis A. Gonzalez, D2; Trooper Gill S. Vandenkooy, D1; Trooper Scott L. Betts, D7.

2009 Commercial Vehicle Division Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Offi cer of the Year

CVEO 1 Tiffany J. Grayless, District 1

2009 District CVD Offi cers of the Year(From left to right) CVEO 2 Garland P. Sponburgh, D8; CVEO 2 Margaret E. Wolfe, D8; CVEO 1 Chong H. Jewell, D7; CVEO 2 Nolan J. Rice, D6; CVO 1 Kelly M. Tabor, D5; CVEO 1 Keith M. Qunell, D3; CVEO 1 Donald S. Knoop, D2; CVEO 1 Tiffany J. Grayless, D1; (missing) CVEO 2 James D. Halle, D4.

2009 CommunicationsOffi cer of the Year

Communications Offi cer 2 David A. Ingram,District 2

2009 District Communications Offi cers of the Year(From left to right) CO 2 Mary E. Ransier, D8; CO 1 Holly L. Croom, D7; CO 2 Dolores K. Blas-Cazares, D6; CO 1 Kymberlee Cole, D5; CO 2 Lance E. Steggell, D4;CO2 Bethany A. Lynch, D3; CO 1 Kim L. Maples, D1; CO 2 David A. Ingram, D2.

2009 Commercial Vehicle Division Trooper of the Year

Trooper Ernest L. Rampley,District 6

2009 District CVD Troopers of the Year(From left to right) Trooper Douglas A. Sackman, Jr., D7; Trooper David C. Hodel, D5; Trooper Kevin C. Clark, D4; Trooper Robert D. Lamay II, D3; Trooper Paul G. Rogojin, D2; Trooper Andy M. Stoeckle, D1; Trooper Ernest L. Rampley, D6; (missing) Trooper Steven C. Michael, D8.

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2009 Employees of the Year2009 Certifi ed Technical Specialist of the Year

Trooper Thomas L. Mortensen,District 3

2009 District Certifi ed Technical Specialists of the Year(From left to right) Trooper Edward D. Collins, D7; Trooper Jason N. Valentine, D6; Trooper Jon A. McKee, D4; Trooper Jason M. Keays, D2; Trooper Thomas L. Mortensen, D3.

2009 Looking Beyond the Traffi c Stop

Trooper Charles W. Bates,District 8

2009 District Looking Beyond the Traffi c Stop(From left to right) Trooper Joshua J. Valek, D5; Trooper Matthew B. Fehler, D4; Trooper Douglas H. Goldsmith, D3; Trooper Charles W. Bates, D8; (missing) Trooper Bart H. Olsen, D6.

2009 Agency Civil Service Employee of the Year

Karen L. Green,Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau

2009 Bureau Civil Service Employees of the YearFrom left to right, Terri L. Yaksic, Field Operations Bureau; Deputy State Fire Marshal Howard G. Scartozzi, Fire Protection Bureau; Colleen Marten, Offi ce of the Chief; Robyn Knight, Investigative Services Bureau; Andy J. Amendala, Technical Services Bureau; Karen L. Green, Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau.

2009 Volunteer of the Year

Maria Howard,Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau

2009 Bureau Volunteers of the Year(From left to right) Maria Howard, Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau; Pat Vichas, Field Operations Bureau; (missing) Helen Klauk, Technical Services Bureau; Dr. Gary Bell, Investigative Services Bureau.

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2009 Employees of the Year

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Civil Service Employee of the Year for 2009 is Karen L. Green of the Crime Laboratory Division. Green is the Crime Scene Response Team Coordinator and Forensic Technical Lead.

Green’s career in forensic science began as a DNA/Serology Criminalist for the Texas Department of Public Safety in Austin. She joined WSP as a member of the Tacoma Crime Laboratory in April 1998, where she was a Forensic Scientist in the DNA Section. In the fall of 2003 she joined the Crime Scene Response Team (CSRT), and in September 2007, she was promoted to Forensic Technical Lead and became the full-time CSRT Coordinator.

Green has served as a CSRT primary investigator at dozens of crime scenes, including high-profi le cases that were some of the most complex in this agency’s history. These included homicides with multiple victims, offi cer-involved shootings, and homicides in which offi cers were victims.

In addition to her work as a CSRT primary investigator, she presides over the coordination of the team’s efforts and responses, the assignments of cases, technical review of casework, training for team members and members of outside agencies, public relations, and public speaking engagements. She has been the recipient of four WSP Chief’s Coins associated with her CSRT work.

Green is a Washington native and a graduate of the Washington State University. She has a distinguished family tradition in law enforcement. Her father was Gary Lindell, who served as a Seattle police offi cer until his death in 2002. Her grandfather was John Olseene, who served as a WSP Trooper from 1943 until he retired in 1968.

Employee SpotlightKaren L. Green 2009 Civil Service Employee of the Year

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2009 VIN Specialistof the Year

Denise L. McMillen,District 6

2009 Excellence in Safety Award

Ward Kramer,Training Division

2009 Detective of the Year

Detective Stacy A. Moate,Criminal Investigation Division

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Donald Cyprain is wearing a different uniform these days; instead of Washington State Patrol blue, he is wearing U.S. Air Force blue. Since December 1, 2009, Chief Master Sergeant Cyprain is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron (EOSS), Al Asad, Iraq. When not deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Air Force, Cyprain is a Patrol Sergeant in District 1, Detachment 14, Tacoma Freeway.

Since being deployed to Iraq with the 532nd EOSS, Cyprain has worked directly for the Al Asad Air Base Senior Airfi eld Authority and the 532nd Commander. Cyprain’s job is to advise the commander and his staff on the mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, utilization, health, morale, and welfare of the squadron's 142 plus enlisted Airmen.

“I have served with some true warriors and patriots. I am extremely fulfi lled when instructing and teaching our young Airmen,” Cyprain said. “My greatest joy comes from watching our young Airmen grow and develop into great followers and leaders,” he explained.

The 532nd squadron formed on December 15, 2009, and Cyprain’s challenge when he took over as Senior Enlisted Advisor was to assist airmen and offi cers, who were from different squadrons, to work together as a team to provide round-the-clock logistics and airfi eld support, along with aerial port, weather, security, and air operations at Al Asad Air Base.

“The squadron has been a high-performing team throughout this process by safely redeploying thousands and thousands of troops,” Cyprain said.

Cyprain’s deployment to Iraq will be seven months, and he will be on active military duty for approximately eight and a half months. Cyprain will be heading home this summer and looks forward to being back with his family.

“I am looking forward to spending time with my family. I look forward to seeing my wife Renalda, who has made exceptional sacrifi ces in my absence, and I look forward to reconnecting with my 15-year-old son Cameron,” Cyprain said.

This August, Cyprain will have 30 years of military service. He was born and raised in Louisiana, so the hot weather Iraq is notorious for has not been a problem for him.

“I grew up in Independence, Louisiana, so the heat here has not been a problem,” Cyprain said. “I have been very fortunate; so far we have only experienced a handful of triple digit days.”

Cyprain and the Airmen of the 532nd Squadron are part of the 332rd Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), the most forward-deployed combat wing in Iraq. Its heritage is tied to the famous 332rd Fighter Group led by the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.

Chief Master Sergeant Cyprain Top Enlisted Advisor for a New Air Force Squadron In Iraq

Chief Master Sergeant Donald Cyprain, out with his fellow Airmen from the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, to perform quarterly checks on the mobile aircraft arresting system, Al Asad, Iraq.Photo courtsey of CMSG Donald Cyprain.

Chief Master Sergeant Donald Cyprain

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Tumwater High School Students Take Texting and Driving Seriously

On May 21, 2010, students from Tumwater High School had front row seats as Tumwater fi refi ghters, Emergency Medical Services, Washington State Patrol troopers, Tumwater Police, and the Thurston County Coroner worked a scene of a fatal mock crash caused by a texting driver. The mock crash was part of a partnership between the Tumwater High School, the Target Zero Manager from Thurston County, and Washington State Patrol, to support a two-day educational program that was conducted on the dangers of texting and driving. This day’s portion of the program had fellow students participating in the acting out of a fatal mock crash.

The program was based on the “Every 15 Minute” DUI educational program. Two seniors from Tumwater High School decided to take a stand against the increasing numbers of students who were texting and driving. The seniors applied for a grant and received money to pay for an educational program to get their fellow students to stop this dangerous and deadly act of texting and driving.

Among the other events that happened over this two-day program: Thurston County Coroner Gary Warnock spoke with students on the dangers of texting and driving; also students heard from Wendy Lerch, the mother of deceased Tumwater graduate Heather Lerch who died in February 2010, as a result of texting and driving. The program closed with the opportunity for the students to sign an agreement between each student and their parents committing themselves to not text while driving.

Top photo, Trooper Guy Gill, District 1, “arrested” a student during the mock fatal collision for Vehicular Homicide as a result of texting and driving. The student was handcuffed and taken out of class then dressed in an orange jumpsuit that was worn the rest of the day.

Bottom photo, Tumwater High School students get to watch fi rst-hand as fi refi ghters and EMS personnel extract the injured from vehicles at the crash scene caused by the texting driver. The students also watch the coroner begin the process of removing the deceased.

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Christopher T. Gundermann was appointed to Staff Captain with the Field Operations Bureau Headquarters, effective April 1, 2010.

Gundermann graduated from Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Washington. He attended Central Washington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He served four years as an offi cer with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Gundermann began his career with the Washington State Patrol on August 25, 1989, as a trooper cadet. He graduated with the 69th Trooper Basic Training Class and was commissioned on February 10, 1990, assigned to Tacoma.

On March 25, 1996, Gundermann transferred to the Offi ce of Professional Standards as a detective. On April 23, 1997, he transferred back to Tacoma. Gundermann was selected as the 1999 Certifi ed Technical Specialist of the Year for the state.

He was promoted to RCW Sergeant on July 7, 2000, assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Division in Seattle. On November 1, 2001, he was appointed detective sergeant, assigned to the Investigative Assistance Division’s SWAT Team. He also served with the Special Investigation Section, Criminal Intelligence Unit, and the Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force.

On June 26, 2004, while assigned to SWAT, Gundermann received the Award of Merit for his actions during a warrant service that resulted in the exchange of gunfi re.

Gundermann transferred back to Tacoma on July 26, 2004. He was promoted to RCW Lieutenant on August 23, 2005, assigned to the Offi ce of Professional Standards. On July 1, 2007, Gundermann transferred to the Investigative Assistance Division as the SWAT and Special Investigations Section Commander. Chris transferred to the Field Operations Bureau Headquarters on December 1, 2009.

WSP Chief John Batiste Appoints Two New CaptainsCaptain Christopher Gundermann appointed to Field Operations Bureau Headquarters

Jay Cabezuela was appointed to Staff Captain with the Field Operations Bureau as the Rapid Deployment Force/Incident Management Team Planning Captain, effective April 1, 2010.

Cabezuela was born in West Covina, California, and graduated from Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, California. He attended Sierra College and the California State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.

Cabezuela began his career with the Washington State Patrol on June 26, 1995, as a trooper cadet, assigned to the Training Division. He graduated with the 78th Trooper Basic Training Class and was commissioned on January 23, 1996, assigned to Seattle.

On December 18, 2000, he was appointed to trooper detective, assigned to the Traffi c Investigation Division in Tacoma. Cabezuela was promoted to RCW Sergeant on June 12, 2001, assigned to Kennewick.

He was promoted to RCW Lieutenant on October 16, 2006, assigned to Kennewick.

Captain Jay Cabezuela Appointed to Field Operation Bureau Headquarters

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was promoted to Communications Offi cer 3 and stayed in Bremerton.Gordon held emergency and temporary positions as a Communications Offi cer 4 several times from 1999 to 2002.

On August 16, 2004, Gordon was promoted to Criminal Identifi cation Coordination Specialist with the ACCESS Section. She left the Patrol in March 2006, but returned as a Communications Offi cer On-Call in July 2006, returning to Bremerton.Gordon was promoted to Communications Offi cer 2 on October 1, 2007, with Headquarters in Olympia, as the Assistant Trainer.

Graeme H. Kennedy was promoted to RCW Sergeant, effective April 1, 2010, and assigned to Yakima. He then transferred to District 7, Marysville, on April 16, 2010.

Kennedy graduated from Marysville Pilchuck High School. He attended Everett Community College and served in the Marine Corps Reserves for eight years.

Kennedy began his career with the Washington State Patrol on October 1, 1990, as a trooper cadet assigned to Mansion Security.

CO 4 Carri A. Gordon

Kathleen E. Cerbes was promoted to Financial Systems Unit Manager, Washington Management Service Band 1, with Budget and Fiscal Services, effective March 16, 2010.

Cerbes graduated from Tacoma Community College with an Associate of Arts and Science Degree. She began her employment with the Washington State Patrol as a Fiscal Analyst 1 with Budget and Fiscal Services Accounts Receivable Section in Olympia on December 26, 2006.

On April 16, 2008, Cerbes accepted the position of Fiscal Analyst 2 with Budget and Fiscal Services Financial Systems Development Section.

Lisa A. Collins was promoted to Forensic Scientist 5 with the Marysville Crime Laboratory, effective March 16, 2010.

Collins graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry. She began her employment with the Washington State Patrol as an In-Training Project Forensic Scientist 1 with the Seattle Crime Laboratory on January 1, 2000.

On January 1, 2001, Collins completed her in-training appointment and was promoted to a Project Forensic Scientist 2.

Lisa’s project position as a Forensic Scientist 2 became a permanent position with the Seattle Crime Laboratory on July 1, 2001.

On October 1, 2002, Collins’ position as a Forensic Scientist 2 was transferred to the Marysville Crime Laboratory, and on February 5, 2003, her position was reallocated to the class of Forensic Scientist 3.

Carri A. Gordon was promoted to Communications Offi cer 4, Training Program Manager, effective March 16, 2010.

Gordon began her career as a Clerk Typist 2 on January 7, 1991, assigned to the Electronic Services Section in Bellevue. She transferred to Bremerton on September 3, 1991. Gordon was promoted to Communications Offi cer on August 3, 1992, and promoted one year later to Communications Offi cer 1.

Gordon was promoted to Communications Offi cer 2 on October 1, 1996, remaining in Bremerton. On May 3, 1999, Gordon

Sergeant Graeme H. Kennedy

Kathleen E. Cerbes Lisa A. Collins

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Service Pins

Promotions

Births

was temporarily assigned to the Training Division as an Instructor on September 29, 1999, and became permanently assigned on May 5, 2000. He was appointed as a Regional Training Offi cer with the Training Division on March 1, 2001.

On November 1, 2001, he was again appointed as an Instructor with the Training Division. During his time at the Academy, he was in charge of the fi rearms and TASER programs and was involved in two agency duty weapon transitions and implementation of the TASER program.

Tegard’s position was designated the rank of Corporal on August 6, 2007.

SergeantMark R. Tegard

McCoy, Joshua I., Information Technology Specialist 2-Information Technology Division Customer Service, eff: 04/16/10;Peterman, Debra D., Information Technology Specialist 3-Information Technology Division Application Support Unit, eff: 04/16/10

30 yearsCurtis Beckham, Maintenance Mechanic 3, May 1.

20 yearsSteven McGrath, Communications Offi cer 2, May 7;Trooper James Retzer, May 7;Robert Smith, Property and Evidence Custodian, May 7;Sergeant Dale Retzlaff, May 21; Quang Tuong, Equipment Technician 3, May 21;

Ann Lull, wife of Trooper Nickolaus Lull, gave birth to a baby girl, Kiyomi Mariko, on April 30. Kiyomi weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 20 in. long.

Kayla Mendenhall, wife of Trooper John Mendenhall, gave birth to a baby boy, John Randall Lawrence, on May 2. He weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 in. long.

He was a member of the 72nd Trooper Basic Training Class before being activated by the U.S. Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. He returned to the Academy as a member of the 73rd Trooper Basic Training Class and graduated December 20, 1991, assigned to Mount Vernon.

On January 24, 1996, Kennedy transferred to Everett. He was appointed to Staff Motorcycle Offi cer on August 1, 1996, assigned to Marysville.

Mark R. Tegard was promoted to RCW Sergeant, effective April 16, 2010, assigned to Yakima.

Tegard graduated from Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor. He attended the University of Puget Sound, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business.

Tegard began his career with the Washington State Patrol on September 17, 1990, as a trooper cadet, assigned to Mansion Security. He graduated with the 72nd Trooper Basic Training Class and was commissioned on June 29, 1991, assigned to Bremerton.

On July 11, 1996, Tegard was appointed Staff Armorer. He

Joseph Frost, Maintenance Mechanic 4, May 29;CO 1 George Neal, May 29.

15 yearsJerome Desaulniers, Custodian 2, May 22.

10 yearsBerta Fuentes Espiga, Forms and Records Analyst 3, May 1;Thomas Lindahl, Civil Engineer 3, May 5; Evelyn Scott, Research Analyst 1, May 16; Deputy State Fire Marshal Cornelius Vanbeek, May 16;Anna Castellanos, Offi ce Assistant 3, May 22;John Peterson, Law Enforcement Communications Systems Supervisor, May 22; Trooper John Pierce, May 22.

5 years CO 1 Wesley Vradenburg, May 2; Tara Roy, Forensic Scientist 3, May 16;CO 1 Monica Behm, May 23; Nikki Baker, Financial Analyst 1, May 31;Diana Wauzynski, Fiscal Technician 2, May 31.

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Deaths

People People People

Vesta Bambino, 83, mother of Detective Major Bambino, passed away in Spokane on May 1, after an extended illness.

Loree John, mother of Trooper Trisena John and future mother-in-law of Trooper Derek Sharff, passed away peacefully on May 9.

John Geleynse Sr., 87, grandfather of CVEO 1 Gary Geleynse, passed away on May 10, after a long,

Patterson, passed away on May 24.Elaine Kuhl, 73, mother of

Communications Offi cer 2 Susan Bula, passed away on May 30, from complications of heart surgery.

Reed Hunsaker, former Property Management Division carpenter, passed away on May 31, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Veterans Administration Care Facility in the Special Needs Unit.

Robert H. Knopp, father-in-law of Sergeant Rob Sharpe, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, in Seattle.

Tiffany Mattox, wife of Trooper Brent Mattox, gave birth to a baby girl, Kenzie Raye Mattox, on May 12. She weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was 18.8 in. long.

Corporal Paul Cagel and his wife Mary announced the birth of their second child, Shane Alexander Cagle. Shane was born on May 15, and weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 1/4 in. long.

Trooper Danielle Blain and her husband Jason are the proud parents of a 7 lb., 14 oz., and 21 in. long baby girl, who arrived on May 18.

Allison Olsen, wife of Detective Brad Olsen, gave birth to a baby boy, Wyatt M., on May 18. Wyatt weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz., and was 20 in. long.

Karie Mendell, wife of Trooper Cadet Ryan Mendell, gave birth to a baby girl, Mackenzie Brooke Mendell, on May 24. Mackenzie was 8 lbs., 6 oz., and was 19.5 in. long.

Cathy Johnson, wife of Sergeant Craig Johnson, gave birth to a baby boy, Patrick Christopher, on May 26. Patrick weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz., and was 21 in. long.

Jessica Mulvaney, wife of Trooper Brian Mulvaney, gave birth to a baby boy, Eli Owen, on May 27. Eli weighed 9 lbs. and was 22 in. long.

courageous battle with cancer. Clint Stoeser, 93, grandfather of

Bryan Stoeser, Correctional Records Technician 1, passed away peacefully on May 11.

Dorothy Gonia, 80, mother of Debbra Gadd, Criminal Records Technician 1, Criminal Records Division, passed away on May 12.

Robert Bielstein, father of Alicia Crossley, Offi ce Assistant 3, passed away on May 13, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mildred Hulse, 70, mother of Kevin Fortney, Cheney Crime Laboratory Manager, passed away on May 13, after a short battle with cancer.

Jesse M. Stiles, 92, of Gleed, Washington, mother of retired Trooper and current CVEO 1 Steve Stiles, passed away at her residence on May 14.

Janette Phillips, 93, grandmother of Trooper Matthew Phillips, passed away on May 17, at home in California surrounded by family.

Barbara Kelso, 85, grandmother of Detective James Lauer, Criminal Investigation Division, passed away May 18, at her residence in Seattle.

Retired Trooper Robert D. “Bob” Tschabold, 64, passed away on May 19, at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Puyallup, following a sudden illness.

Serena Cozzitorto, step-mother of Trooper Pete Cozzitorto, passed away on May 21, in an Oklahoma City hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Former Academy cook, Shirley De Roche Durkin, 79, mother of Debbie Patterson and retired Clerk Typist Bonnie Aldrich, and mother-in-law of retired Mason County Sheriff’s Offi ce Inspector Nick

The Washington State Patrol Athletic Association (WSPAA) is looking for ten volunteers. These volunteers would help in the upcoming events sponsored by the WSPAA. Volunteers would help in the setup, take down, and running of the event. If you are interested in supporting a great cause, please contact our Secretary, Gina Miller, at Gina.Miller@wsp.wa.gov

WSPAA Seeks Volunteers

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District 1 - First Wednesday, monthly luncheon, 11:00 a.m., Nickelby’s, 600 Trosper Rd. S.W., Tumwater.

District 2 - First Tuesday, monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Galliano’s Cucina, 16435 Military Road S., SeaTac.

District 3 - Third Monday, monthly luncheon, noon, Old Country Buffet, 2515 Main St., Union Gap.

District 4 - Last Wednesday, monthly breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Longhorn Barbecue Restaurant, W. 7611 Sunset Highway, Spokane.

District 5 - Second Friday, monthly breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Oak Tree Restaurant, 1020 Atlantic, Woodland.

District 6 - Tuesday, Weekly coffee gathering of law enforcement retirees, 9 a.m., Wenatchee Senior Center, 1300 Maple Street, Wenatchee.

District 7 - (New Location) the second Tuesday of every odd month beginning at 11:30: Homestead Restaurant, 1700 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon 98273. (360) 424-9222.

District 8 - Second Wednesday, monthly luncheon, noon, Alderbrook Inn.

Third Tuesday - Peninsula Law Enforcement and Firefi ghters Association - monthly luncheon, Red Ranch Restaurant, 820 W. Washington, Sequim.

Retirees Calendar

Thank YouAt the beginning of March 2010, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer.

Not only was this a surprise, but everything had moved along so quickly. It was immediately stated that I would need surgery and needed to be off work four to six weeks. I was able to take the time to heal without too many worries thanks to my Patrol family that donated shared leave time to me. Much to my relief, that was one major concern that I didn’t have to worry about. Since I will never know who donated time to me, I wanted to put out a blanket “thank you” to everyone for taking the stress and worry away and allowing me the time I needed to heal. My prognosis is good, although this illness has left its scars both physically and emotionally.

Thank you so much,

Donna Warren Communications Offi cer 1, Bremerton

Corbin’s nose knows where the dope goes...K9 Trooper Corbin alerts on a vehicle with marijuana to his handler Trooper Charles “Rob” Gardiner. Photo from Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) emphasis in Vancouver.

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What is the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan?

During the summer months you will see on the television, hear on the radio, and read in the newspapers that a wildland fi re is burning somewhere in the state and the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan has been activated. Just what is this Plan?

The Washington State Legislature directed creation of the Plan in the wake of the 1991 Spokane “Firestorm.” The purpose of the Plan is to provide a process to quickly notify, assemble, and deploy fi re service resources to any local fi re jurisdiction in the state that has expended or will expend all available local and mutual aid resources in attempting to manage fi res, disasters, or other events that jeopardize the ability of a jurisdiction and/or region to provide for the protection of life and property.

The fi rst formal adoption and approval of the Plan was completed in July 1994, only a few days before the major mobilization to Chelan County for the Tyee and Leavenworth Fire Complexes. Since 1994, the Plan has been enacted 122 times with 120 of those for large fi res. It was also enacted for the 1999 World Trade Organization event in Seattle and the 2005 Rosalia Motorcycle Rally.

Once a mobilization is declared and signed by the Chief of the State Patrol, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) becomes operational and staffed by personnel from the Fire Protection Bureau. Mobilization staff responds to the fi eld and are responsible for resource coordination, tracking, incident timekeeping, verifi cation, and other related fi re resource allocation.

The Plan ensures that a large scale deployment of fi re service resources is conducted in an organized style and that responding and host resources are reimbursed in a timely manner. Responding fi re resources can come from any of the nine fi re defense regions in the state. The ability of fi re districts in Eastern Washington to send resources depends on the fi re danger they are facing in their own jurisdiction. Each district sets a level at which they cannot send resources outside their area of protection. When this happens, resources are called from further away. This is why you will see fi re service resources from Western Washington responding to fi res in Eastern Washington.

Once a mobilization has ended, Mobilization staff returns to the offi ce to begin the payment process. Approximately 2,000 volunteer, career, equipment, and vendor payments are processed each year with 85% submitted to Budget and Fiscal Services within 60 days with a less than 2% error rate.

While it may seem an unlikely combination, Fire Service and the Washington State Patrol work tirelessly to get the job done and provide seamless service to our customers in need.

To read a copy of the Resource Mobilization Plan, go to http://www.wsp.wa.gov/fi re/mobilization.htm.

“Saving Livesthrough Preventionand Preparedness”

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Trooper Glenda Thomas died on May 24, 1985, at the age of 29. She was killed while investigating a multi-vehicle collision on the north Seattle freeway. Trooper Thomas was standing between two vehicles at the collision scene when another car rear-ended one of the vehicles involved in the earlier collision, pinning her between two automobiles. At the time of her death, Trooper Thomas had served only 6 months with the Washington State Patrol as a trooper.

Trooper Thomas Hanlin died on May 26, 1945, at the age of 38. He died from injuries sustained 18 months after fl ipping his paddy wagon on the Mount Baker Highway near Deming. His injuries at fi rst were considered minor bruises. Later diagnosis revealed head injury.

Trooper William Pautzke died on May 8, 1930, at the age of 28. He died from injuries when he ran his motorcycle into the side of a gravel truck in the Burien area of Seattle en route to an investigation. At the time of his death, Trooper Pautzke served four years with the Washington State Patrol.

The Washington State Patrol recognizes and honors the offi cers who served with distinction and died in the line of duty during the month of May.

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Letters Letters LettersE-mail received through our Web site in regards to assistance from Trooper Mike Alm, District 4, Spokane:

I wish to extend my appreciation to Trooper Mike Alm, badge # 506. My son was in an accident on May 4, 2010 on SR 395 in Spokane County. Trooper Alm was present and simply very patient and helpful. The “Collision Exchange of Information” sheet was very useful when I called the insurance company. What I liked was his professional yet understanding way of helping us...while still doing his job and giving us a deserving citation.

Please extend our thanks to him and to his supervisors.

Bob IsittSpokane, WA

E-mail received from a citizen for Trooper Jason Kraus, District 2:

Sergeant Triplett,

A little over a week ago, I was north bound on the I-405; I left work early that day to take my wife to a very important appointment. The vehicle I was driving was a “new to me” used Chevy Blazer – I got a fl at and pulled over. I soon realized the aftermarket rims that came on my car required special tools to remove the fl at tire. I was not prepared and did not have the tools to perform the task.

While I began to formulate a game plan, wondering what to do next, Trooper Jason Krause pulled up behind me to render assistance. I explained my situation and Trooper Krause gave me a ride to a nearby auto parts store so I could buy the necessary tools. He brought me back to my vehicle where he made sure I

was safe as I put on my spare tire.Due to the actions of Trooper

Krause, I was able to complete my obligation for my wife – on time!

He is a great guy doing a fantastic job!

Thanks, Kent Harkins

E-mail received from a citizen who reported a DUI over the holiday weekend. The reported DUI was arrested by Trooper Bill Massey, Detachment 6, Ellensburg:

Gentlemen,

I also wanted to drop a quick note to both of you and the rest of the Washington State Patrol troopers. As a citizen of the state of Washington for 53 years, and a father of two, it was an honor to help you. To be involved with such an amazing group of people, and observe you in action making the highways safe to drive makes me proud to be living in this state. Thank you for sacrifi cing not only the holiday weekend, but everything else you give up for us, the people of Washington. I am certain that you do not hear it enough, but again thank you. Dalin McDonald

A letter received through our Web site in response to assistance given by Trooper Dustin Stephan, District 4, Ritzville:

To whom it may concern:

On the afternoon of May 31, 2010, while driving southbound on Highway 395 between Ritzville and Pasco, the front passenger tire of my vehicle

blew out, causing me to pull over on the side of the road. Even though I had a spare tire in the trunk of my vehicle, I quickly realized that I did not have a tire iron to change the tire myself, leaving my wife and I stranded on the side of the road. After waiting for several minutes I decided to call 911 and request assistance from the Washington State Patrol.

Within a short time Trooper Stephan arrived on scene and offered his assistance. I told him about my dilemma and he did not hesitate to lend me a helping hand. Not only did he provide me with a tire iron, but he also offered for me to use his jack, since the one that came with my vehicle was rather pathetic. At this point I fully expected Trooper Stephan to return to his patrol car and provide traffi c control, however, I was surprised to see him put on his gloves to give me a hand with the tire change. A few minutes later the tire was replaced and I was ready to continue driving to my destination.

I would like to commend Trooper Stephan for going the extra mile to provide assistance to me and my wife and for doing so in a very professional and courteous manner. I was greatly impressed by his willingness to go out of his way to help me and to go above and beyond of what was expected of him. Please forward my gratitude to him on mine and my family’s behalf. Thank you very much!

Sincerely,

Christoph Addicks