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Organization Founded by Retired Trooper Serves Wounded Combat Veterans
NCC dispatcher Jennifer Darras and a Vietnam-era combat vet enjoy a meal in the fresh air.
OSP dispatcher Jennifer Darras has a
part of the first group of vets served by the
These injuries and his service quali-
gruesome and useful skill set that she now
fledgling organization. Standiford served
fied him for a hunting trip with OAMH two
uses in a volunteer capacity. She is expe-
in the army in Tikrit, Iraq, during what was
years ago, after he was referred to the or-
rienced at skinning and gutting (or field
to be an 18-month deployment. He was
ganization by RaeLynn Ricarte, the news
dressing) large game. This ability makes
part of a small IED team responsible for
editor at The Dalles Chronicle. In fact, Stan-
her a valuable volunteer for a relatively
combing for explosive devices over a large
diford, along with three other wounded
new nonprofit organization, Outdoor Ad-
area. Halfway into his tour, Standiford sus-
combat vets, was part of the initial test run
ventures with Military Heroes (OAMH). This
tained multiple concussions from proxim-
for the program.
organization, founded in 2013 by retired
ity blasts and injured his back seriously
Fish & Wildlife trooper Mike Caldwell (who
during hand-to-hand combat with an in-
on a ranch property south of The Dalles.
also happens to be Darras’s father), arrang-
surgent. These injuries and others accumu-
The program is really made possible by the
es for volunteers to take local wounded
lated until his knee succumbed to a serious
many ranchers who not only offer access to
combat veterans on high-quality fishing
stress fracture of his tibial plateau. Flown
their myriad natural acres, but also give the
and hunting trips in the Oregon wilder-
out of the country by medevac, Standiford
vets their state-issued game tags. These
ness.
had cadaver bone grafted to his right leg,
ranch families are devoted to the vets and
which allowed him to walk again. treat them like family when they arrive. The
Combat veteran Cody Standiford was
The initial OAMH hunt was a doe hunt
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President’s Post
senior Trooper Darrin Phillips
I want to start out by saying how
With all of the controversy surround-
all of these unique issues, we brought in
proud I am of two troopers in Central
ing law enforcement across the country,
troops who understand the issue to help
Point/Grants Pass. On May 29, at 11:30
it is awesome to see two professionals
us bargain. Unfortunately, this issue is de-
p.m., I received the call that none of us
applying their training and experience. It
layed while we wait for the Oregon Mili-
really want to get: officer-involved shoot-
could not have been done better!
tary Department to advise DAS and OSP
ing.
Keep them in your prayers.
on our options.
I was not surprised to hear that the
In other business, we are continuing
We are still pushing through the tail
incident occurred in Josephine County.
to bargain our contract. As always, it is
end of the legislative session with our pay
With the lack of law enforcement in the
slow and tedious. We have made good
parity bill moving along nicely. We are
area and the lawless attitude that has de-
progress on new discipline language and
hoping to force the state into considering
veloped there, it seemed inevitable.
a variety of other issues. We should be
the large in-state dispatch centers when
I won’t go through all of the details,
moving into compensation very soon.
comparing our dispatchers’ pay to others’.
but Gregor Smyth and Heather West
It will be interesting to see the state’s
Unfortunately, these statutory changes
responded to an assault call in rural Jo-
stance, since the economic forecast is dra-
seem to be the only way to get a level
sephine County. They handled it by-the
matically improved.
playing field in collective bargaining.
numbers--gathered the information, for-
mulated a plan, and moved in to have a
issues related to the way SAIF claims are
forward. If we stop trying, we will most
look. Unfortunately, for reasons we will
handled. This issue is very complex, but
certainly fail. Rest assured, we will never
never know, Robert Box confronted them
both sides agree that there need to be
stop trying.
with a handgun and gave them no op-
some tweaks to our contractual language
tions.
to ensure that our members are being
other.
My heart goes out to Gregor and
treated fairly.
Heather as well as to their families.
Through this difficult time, don’t hesitate
leave. We have discussed the issues and
to reach out to them and let them know
are waiting for the department to re-
that you are thinking about them.
spond to our proposed language. As with
We still hope to get a language fix for
Also on the list of topics is military
I only hope that we can keep moving
Until next month, take care of each
Darrin
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volunteers provide all of the gear and set ev-
saw lots of elk and deer,” says Standiford. “We
hoped for in starting the organization.
erything up so that the vets can simply arrive,
spent a lot of good time around the camp-
Caldwell has a varied background that led him
relax, enjoy, and experience the healing avail-
fire, talking to others who know what we’ve
to this kind of service.
able in this natural setting with supportive
been through. Fellowship is the best way to
With a love for the outdoors, Caldwell
people.
describe it. It’s pretty therapeutic for all of us
earned a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Sci-
“We had great meals with all the trim-
to be in comfortable surroundings with folks
ences from OSU and started work with the Or-
mings. I think I gained ten pounds on that trip,”
we’ve shared culture with and nonvets who
egon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
says Standiford. “The programs are very pro-
are curious and supportive and want to un-
in the 70s. During his four and a half years at
fessionally guided and outfitted during these
derstand what it’s like to be in combat.”
ODFW, Caldwell had lots of contact with OSP
hunts. Hosts make sure the fire is always going,
Standiford was so moved and impressed
Fish & Wildlife troopers and received an up-
that everyone is fed and warm.”
by the experience that he joined the organi-
close look at the chronic violations and animal
The pinnacle of the trip is the hunting, of
zation as an ongoing volunteer. He serves as
waste generated by poachers, which offended
course, and Standiford shares that he had his
an OAMH camp host and, as he puts it, “court
him greatly. These experiences drew him to
doe tag filled within 30 minutes, which was
jester” for the outings.
the law enforcement side of fish and wildlife
very gratifying for him.
Standiford’s experience is exactly what
work. In 1979, Caldwell applied to and was ac-
OAMH founder, retired trooper Mike Caldwell,
cepted into the OSP. His first assignment was
“We also toured the ranch [acreage] and
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patrol in Klamath Falls.
“Patrol in Klamath Falls at that time was
probably the premier place to learn officer
safety,” says Caldwell. “Once you go to Game
on the east side, you are often on your own
without backup in the wilderness, so Klamath Falls was great training.” Senior Trooper
Above: Outdoor Adventures with Military Heroes volunteers and veterans
Left: NCC Dispatcher Jennifer Darras with her sons, Garrett and Trenton,
OAMH founder, retired trooper Mike Caldwell, and his wife, Kathy
Below: Caldwell taking vets toward a breathtaking Oregon dusk horizon
Jesse Van Meter, since retired, was his
coach. “He taught me officer safety that
carried me for 20 years,” Caldwell says with
admiration.
Later he took a game position in Tilla-
mook.
“Everything I owned rusted in the
damp,” he muses.
Soon afterward, Caldwell was assigned to The Dalles, which had been his goal
all along in order to be near local family and
friends. Mike and his wife, Kathy, still live in
The Dalles, where they raised their family.
While working in The Dalles, Caldwell ap-
plied for and received an assignment as a
child abuse investigator in the Tri-City area. It
was grueling and disturbing work for which
he was ill prepared at first. Daughter Jennifer
was at that time in college studying criminal
justice, and she had the idea to give him a
Sesame Street tie to wear during interviews
in order to give him a way to connect with
children during painful interviews.
“I would ask them if they recognized Big
Bird, who was on the center of the tie, then
I’d turn sideways and ask, ‘Whose nose is bigger?’”
These kinds of gestures helped hurting
Magill and a troubled young combat vet. The
children to relax a little during these difficult
young man had been threatening suicide,
encounters.
and when Magill talked him out of the drastic
Eventually, though he became skilled at
act and called the VA to offer to bring the in-
the position, he was ready to get back to na-
dividual personally to the VA hospital, Magill
ture and away from the trauma of abuse cas-
was told by personnel that the young man
es. Fortuitously, a position came open in Fish
needed to wait for an appointment that was
& Wildlife, and Caldwell was able to spend his
scheduled for several weeks in the future.
final two years with the OSP in Game.
Magill later learned from the young man’s
sister that he’d committed suicide shortly
Like most OSP retirees, Caldwell was not
content to simply enjoy his leisure. He tried
thereafter.
a part-time stint as a Forest Service coopera-
This article disturbed and frustrated
tive deputy until he decided he’d like to have
Caldwell, who disliked the idea of combat
his summers off to hunt and fish. It was at
veterans returning to the U.S. without the
that time that fate seemed to open a door for
support they needed.
Caldwell.
While reading the local paper, he came
almost immediately, when Caldwell turned
across an article involving Chief Deputy Lane
on the television and discovered a program
The next piece of the idea puzzle followed
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VICE PRESIDENT’S POST
Mike Iwai
According to our lobbyist, Jack Dempsey,
tiree carrying of firearms,” this bill is moving
SB 236 – Authorizes the Department of State
all of the policy committees are now closed,
through the legislature and is now in the Sen-
Police to own property. The Governor signed
and the legislature attempts to adjourn by
ate Committee on Rules.
the bill on June 4.
June 26. The focus for the remaining few
weeks is finalizing agency budgets and pol-
HB 2571 – The “body camera bill” requires law
icy bills left in the budget committee.
enforcement to establish policies and pro-
ference is scheduled on July 28-29 at the
cedures for the use and retention of body-
Embassy Suites in Tigard. On July 28, Gordon
worn cameras. This has moved through both
Graham is presenting all day on topics such
Here’s an update on the bills we are still
tracking:
On another note, the 2015 OSPOA con-
House and Senate Judiciary committees and
as risk management, themes for success, eth-
HB 2002 – The “profiling bill” has been re-
is now waiting for Second and Third senate
ics, and why police officers get into trouble.
turned to the full committee and has mo-
readings scheduled in June.
Don’t miss this premier presenter—you will
mentum.
not be disappointed. Furthermore, represenSB 128A – (Dispatch pay parity) Kit Flanagan-
tative training will be conducted on July 29.
HB 2208 (DPSST records exempt from pub-
Clark, Jon Stueve, and I testified on June 1 be-
This training, lastly, is free to OSPOA mem-
lic disclosure) – Is awaiting the Governor's
fore the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
bers, so please visit OSPOA.com to register.
signature. This bill protects the disclosure of
There was an abundance of support, and the
Be well,
personal information relating to law enforce-
bill has since been returned to the full com-
ment officers.
mittee. This is good news. Darrin Phillips and
Mike
I have worked behind the scenes with several
HB 2357 – Pertaining to “off-duty and re-
legislators, and I remain optimistic.
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that focused on severely disabled combat
ticulate, and ethical--just the kind of guy we
their plan. It was well received by nearly ev-
veterans taken on a hunting expedition.
need.”
ery farmer and rancher at the meeting. The
community is known for its commitment to
“I thought, ‘Why can’t we do that here?’”
Hal suggested the group invite Fred Cole-
remembers Caldwell.
man to join them. Coleman was with Mid-
and honor toward military people.
The next day, Caldwell visited Chief Dep-
Columbia Fire & Rescue for 25 years and with
Keith Nantz, chairman of the National
uty Magill, who also loved this idea. Lane
the Oregon National Guard for 15 years. He
Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen association
Magill referred MIke to the president of the
now serves as the President of the organiza-
and founder of Dillon Land and Cattle Com-
Gorge Heroes Club, an organization that
tion.
pany, approached Caldwell and committed
is dedicated to support of military person-
The founders were building the boat as
immediately to help. His questions as a board
nel and vets. RaeLynn Ricarte, who was also
they sailed it, so to speak. “We were wingin’ it
member of a large organization and his ex-
on the board of the Gorge Heroes Club and
for a while,” says Caldwell. Still, they were seri-
perience as a businessman made him very
is also the mother of a Marine, became in-
ous individuals who were committed to do-
valuable to the growing group. Eric Hyatt, a
volved, but she offered Caldwell a warning as
ing things the right way. They began meeting
seven-year combat Marine, and craft maltster
well.
monthly and committed to slow but steady
for Rogue Ale, joined the board at that time
growth.
as well.
said about serving vets. Caldwell was ready
In 2013, they were contacted by the
for the challenge.
Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation
articles of incorporation, and obtain 501C3
“If you commit, you better deliver,” she
The next step was to create bylaws and
Hal Woods, a former combat Marine and
District, which could provide a platform for
status. CPA Dave Denning offered to do this
avid hunter, is well known in the local ranch-
reaching local ranchers and farmers with
work for the organization pro bono, and
ing community, and Caldwell approached
usable property for camping and hunting
Dina Wolfe developed their logo, also free of
Woods about serving on the board of OAMH.
expeditions. They were invited to attend
charge.
“Before I could finish my sentence, he was
the neighborhood meetings, and at the first
on board,” recalls Caldwell. “He’s sharp, ar-
meeting in Maupin, the group presented
the other board members have been awed
At every step in the process, Caldwell and
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American Association of State Troopers:
One Man’s Service to State and Country
Left to Right: Alaska State Trooper Chris Green and U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Chris Green--two views of the same man
by Beth Ipsen
Alaska State Trooper Public Information
Office
Alaska state trooper Chris Green’s work
car, a 2009 Dodge Charger with the Alaska
State Trooper (AST) decals on the side and
the light bar, gets its fair share of attention
while he patrols his region. Nonetheless, it’s
his personal car with the POW/MIA decals
that attracts more attention.
His sleek black Charger R/T has green de-
cals of the American flag fading into an eagle,
the image of a man’s silhouette, and a wreath
with the words “You Are Not Forgotten.” The
modified 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine with a
multi-displacement system deactivates four
cylinders when they aren’t needed to allow
for better fuel efficiency. The chrome-plated
cowling is shiny enough to reflect the “All
Gave Some, Some Gave All” painted onto the
bottom side of the hood. The car even has
custom doorstep lights that shine an outline
of the POW/MIA logo onto the ground.
Much like the cars he drives, Green has
spent years balancing his service to his state
and to his country. After becoming a trooper
in 2007, Green was called up for active duty
service in 2009. He then stayed on active
duty as a reservist for four years, deploying
first to Kuwait to do waterside security with
the Navy, then on orders to a Coast Guard
missing.
Marine Safety Unit in Port Arthur, Texas.
Green left virtually no detail untouched.
When he returned to Alaska and his job as
Besides the patriotic decals that adorn the
an Alaska state trooper, he went through the
sides, hood, and trunk, he has challenge
Public Safety Academy a second time.
coins embedded in the doors.
“I had been gone for four years and I wanted
to make sure that I was up to speed on every-
the mechanically inclined Green has done
thing,” he said.
most of the modifications himself and has
done all the design work, with input from his
Aside from his job as a trooper, Green con-
Since working on cars is a hobby of his,
tinues to serve in the Coast Guard reserves.
wife.
Two months before Green was recalled to
military active duty in 2009, he was issued
car shows, and veterans events.
one of the brand new 2009 Dodge Chargers
the department procured as patrol vehicles.
his four years of active duty service, he was
The Greens have done countless parades,
After Green returned to the troopers from
“I was really impressed with the power it
shocked that his patrol vehicle assignment
had and how well it handled compared to my
was the very same 2009 Dodge Charger
Crown Victoria police car,” he said.
he was assigned prior to his deployment in
2009. It is the last marked AST Charger still
He bought his own 2007 Dodge Charger
R/T in 2010. He modified the 340-horsepow-
patrolling Alaska roadways.
er stock engine, added a Super 44 Flowmas-
ter exhaust, C&L Performance cold air intake,
switch to a Ford Taurus Interceptor. He looks
and Diablosport Trinity engine programmer,
forward to making the switch to an all-wheel-
and upgraded the brake rotors.
drive vehicle with comparable power and
torque.
However, those are not the modifications
Green isn’t disappointed in the upcoming
that usually get noticed. He always knew he
wanted to decorate the car in a military-style
to drive.
theme. Since his car was black, the POW/
MIA logo seemed like a perfect fit to turn his
personal car into a mobile tribute to former
prisoners of war and to those who are still
Besides, he has his own custom Charger
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Annual Basketball Tournament during Newport Loyalty
Days Raises Money for Young Life
By Trooper Michael Holloran
The Dalles
Eight teams recently battled it out on the
hardwood at the Oregon Coast, but only one
prevailed. Families from all over the state enjoyed the Newport Loyalty Days parade, carnival, and other activities, along with some
pretty good basketball.
Grants Pass had a good showing, and
Marty Marchand's son once again enjoyed assisting the Young Life students with the score
clock, while Ray Stallsworth's wife kept everyone smiling.
It was wonderful having the Oregon
State Fire Marshall team at the tournament
this year, and there is already talk of them
attending the OSP softball tournament in
August. Noel Salinas drove all the way over
from Pendleton to help out Adam Shimer,
Patrick Huskey, Greg Schuerger, and Jim
(Back Row: Trooper Jason Walters, Dalton Frazier, Senior Trooper Justin Frazier, Senior Trooper Swede
Pearson, Robert Gunderson, Senior Trooper Craig Gunderson, Senior Trooper Michael Holloran)
(Front Row: Austin Benson, Darin Benson)
O’Connor on the OSP Potpourri Team, but it
was Major Andy Heider and the Valley who
took home the Consolation Victory. Players
from CJIS,ABIS, and CSS helped represent the
Crime Lab, who took a solid 4th place finish.
The Neville Clan (all six of them) and the
Central Point team slid into third place, despite beating The Dalles in the first round.
Last year's Champions, Newport, were once
do it, it was a blast from the past, with pre-
again the team to beat, as reigning MVP Mike
vious MVP winners like Senior Trooper Craig
Hansen continued raining shots from beyond
Gunderson and his brother Rob Gunderson,
the arc.
who helped Senior Trooper Justin Frazier,
his son Dalton and his two nephews Darin
Although it took two games in a row to
and Austin (this year's MVP) bring home the
Championship trophy.
A big thank you to Senior Trooper Swede
Pearson, who assisted Young Life leaders
Mychal Williams, Ken Layton, Eddy Townsend,
and Rachel Newby with officiating. Thanks to
everyone who participated. Over $1,650 was
raised for Young Life Students to attend camp
this summer. Next year looks to be even bigger and brighter.
Please mark your calendars now for May 6
and 7, 2016!
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Trooper Noel Salinas, who traveled from Pendleton to the coast to
help the OSP Potpourri team, takes a shot.
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Senior Trooper Craig Gunderson of The Dalles rallying his
troops at halftime, with Senior Trooper Frazier listening
intently.
The Dalles vs. Newport championship game #2 rematch: opening tip, Robert
Gunderson is again jumping against Trooper Scott Severson of Newport.
The Dalles vs. Newport Championship game opening tip. Robert Gunderson,
brother of Senior Trooper Craig Gunderson, is jumping against Trooper Scott
Severson of Newport.
This year’s champions, The Dalles, donning their new
championship shirts donated by OSPOA.
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by the level of support and generosity offered
in lottery fashion. So far, two vets have hunted
when she was about 16. She serves as the
by individuals and the greater ranching com-
turkey, four have gone on salmon fishing trips,
guide now when there are women vets in-
munity. This is what has made the outings
four have hunted antlerless deer, two have
volved.
possible. The ranchers, in particular, offer ac-
hunted bucks, and two have hunted elk.
cess to and campsites on their property, warm
The board is also committed to having
level of assistance that the hunters need.
support for the campers, dinner at the camp-
women vets included, and dispatcher Jen-
Some of the vets are experienced hunters, but
ground, and tags for hunting animals that
nifer Darras has volunteered to be the guide
some have never hunted before.
ranchers receive from ODFW each year.
on those trips. Jennifer serves as an important
Darras and other guides offer any desired
“The vet takes the lead on what they need
The outings vary and are scheduled a year
volunteer and assisted on a doe hunt last fall
and want to do and learn,” says Darras. “They
in advance. Selected, qualifying vets submit
that included five combat-wounded vets. Dar-
take it in whatever direction they want to take
their first choices for the type of trip they’d
ras had been hunting with her father since
it in.”
like to participate in; then selections are made
she was 15 years old. She gutted her first deer
“We had a Vietnam vet in his 70s or 80s
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Trooper Events and Announcements
Deanna (Ponce) Kendall
Passed Away May 9, 2015
We are saddened to report that Deanna
Kendall has died after a long, courageous
battle with cancer. Deanna had been with
the Oregon State Police since 1984 and was
most recently working in the Criminal Division as an Administrative Specialist 2. She
will be missed.
Promotions
Jon-Kai Nakashima, Information Systems
Specialist 6, to Information Systems
Specialist 7, CS
Kendele Miyasaki, Training & Development 1, to Training & Development 2,
CJIS
Sergeant Jeffrey Lewis, Training, to
Lieutenant, Patrol
Sergeant Casey Codding, Springfield,
Patrol, to Lieutenant
New Hires
Timothy White, Telecommunicator 2,
NCC
Lance Hicks, Office Specialist 2, CJIS
Christine Schuetz, Office Specialist 2,
CJIS
Shawna Sexton, Office Specialist 1,
Central Records
Tamara Roy, Office Specialist 1, Central
Records
Catherine Cunningham, Accounting
Technician 3, Payroll
Abby King, Office Specialist 2, Salem
John Barry, Information Systems Specialist
4, IT & Technology, Bend
Marie Horton-Carrillo, Information
Systems Specialist 8, IT & Technology
Departures
Lee Perin, Research Analyst 2, Central
Records
Joseph Howery, Public Service
Representative
Corbett Winar, PEM E, Springfield
Forensics Lab
Kristie Nyarko Koranteng, Office Specialist
2, CJIS
Ernestine Warren, Office Specialist 2, CJIS
Reassignments/Transfers
Trooper Josh Wetzel, Patrol, Grants Pass, to
Detective, Gaming Enforcement, Central
Point
Senior Trooper Peggy Bishop, Patrol, Salem,
to Dignitary Protection, GHQ
Trooper Kimberly Long, Patrol, Portland, to
Patrol, McMinnville
Recruit Jared Beck, Patrol, Portland, to Patrol,
Government Camp
Senior Trooper Doug Brown, Patrol, Salem,
to Patrol, Portland
Trooper Bryan Kolacz, Patrol, Springfield,
to Patrol, Astoria
Trooper Jillian Chaffin, Patrol, Springfield,
to Patrol, Klamath Falls
Recruit Mark Chaffin, Patrol, Springfield,
to Patrol, Klamath Falls
Lieutenant William Fugate, SWAT, Bend,
to Lieutenant Public Information Officer,
Office of Professional Standards
Lieutenant Craig Heuberger, Tribal Gaming,
to Lieutenant, Fish & Wildlife Division, GHQ
Lieutanant James Rentz, Patrol, GHQ, to
Tribal Gaming
Senior Trooper Raymond Dube, Patrol,
Roseburg, to Detective, Criminal/Major
Crimes, Roseburg
Retirements
Senior Trooper James Neufeldt, Patrol,
Portland
Senior Trooper Terry Miller, Patrol, Bend
Upcoming Events
June 22-26, 2015 23rd Annual Cow Camp Gathering
Jack Creek Campground near Sisters
Contact Gary at 541- 382- 2707 or garymaryh@gmail.com
July 15, 2015 Deadline for OSPOA scholarship applications
for the 2015-2016 school year
Contact Amy Lindseth at amy@opsoa.com with questions.
July 28, 2015, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OSPOA Conference:
“What is Real Risk Management” with Gordon Graham
Details forthcoming
August 23, 2015
OSP Foundation Superintendent’s Salute
Details forthcoming
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DPSST Addresses the Request to Release of DOBs
The following is a reprint of an email from Eriks
Gabliks, Director, Department of Public Safety
Standards and Training (DPSST)
tice and has an extensive background in pub-
DPSST to provide DOB information on a law
lic records laws. Will Aitchison, of the Aitchi-
enforcement officer within our system. More
son Law Group, will also assist with this case.
concerning we believe it may affect every
Will has an extensive background with public
regulatory agency that has DOB information
I wanted to start by expressing our appre-
sector labor relations and has served more
within their files not just DPSST. We probably
ciation for your outreach and support regard-
than one hundred public safety bargaining
won’t have this larger argument but we will
ing this important issue. Attached please find
units during his career. We are glad to have
voice concern over the data DPSST has been
DPSST's notice of its intent to seek declara-
both work with us on this important issue.
provided by law enforcement employers
tion with Marion County Circuit Court that
DPSST understands that law enforce-
around the state for employment, training
officer dates of birth are exempt from disclo-
ment officer (police, corrections, parole and
and certification purposes as required by ORS
sure under Oregon's Public Records law. The
probation, and 9-1-1) training, employment
and OAR.
original letter was sent to the Oregonian via
and certification information within our cer-
certified letter and a copy sent to DOJ in com-
tification database is public and we handle
law enforcement bargaining units and have
pliance with ORS 192.450(2).
requests for these on a daily basis. This cen-
indicated your interest in supporting DPSST’s
We know that a number of you represent
We (DPSST) have serious concerns about
tral issue for us is the release of DOB informa-
position by preventing the release of DOB in-
releasing DOB information regarding thou-
tion. Our data system has the ability to give
formation. Our plan is to have an organized
sands of city, county, state and tribal law
an age instead of a DOB. The Oregonian did
effort to address the DOJ Order. For our vari-
enforcement officers who are, or have been,
not want this option and asked for the DOB
ous legal and association partners who have
certified by DPSST. Our options are to either
because it’s an accurate identifier. Even if The
an interest in our work, we ask that you NOT
release to the information or hire an attorney
Oregonian agrees to drop its request, we still
send your emails to us at DPSST, but instead
and go to court and ask that a judge review
have an Order issued by DOJ active which
coordinate your legal efforts with Will and
the DOJ Order and determine if they agree
causes us concern.
John to protect your work and our combined
with DOJ’s direction to DPSST. As you will see,
Please understand that our issue is not
strategies. Jon can be reached at jjunkin@
we have hired an attorney and plan to fight
with The Oregonian, it is with the Order. Our
gsblaw.com and Will can be reached at will@
the Order.
concern is very basic, that is releasing a large
aitchisonlaw.com
DPSST has decided to seek independent
amount of digital information that contains
counsel based on Oregon Revised Statute
the DOB of every current and past city, coun-
discussion, we will limit our external commu-
192.450 and take this matter before a judge
ty, state and tribal law enforcement officer
nications on this issue to protect attorney-
to make that decision.
(police, corrections, parole and probation,
client privilege. We have very capable legal
We have hired John Junkin of Garvey-
and 9-1-1) in the state of Oregon. The identify
counsel working with us, John Junkin and
Shubert and Baker to serve as our lead.
theft and officer safety alarm bells go off for
Will Aitchison, who I have included as a CC to
us which are why we disagree with the DOJ
this email.
in the public sector. He has served as County
Order.
Counsel for Washington County, Oregon for a
in this important issue and value the partner-
number of years before joining private prac-
DOJ Order would apply to anyone who asks
ship.
who was paralyzed,” Darras recalls. “He shot
partment of Veterans’ Affairs for referrals, but
“We could eventually have bear hunts,
his deer from his wheelchair from inside his
the board is determined to have controlled
cougar hunts...” says Caldwell, excited about
van--he had a permit to do this--and the
growth to maintain quality, and that the vets
the future possibilities.
deer was even running at the time. Then we
will continute to receive the experience en-
For more information, Caldwell can be
skinned and gutted the deer for him.”
tirely free of charge.
reached at 541-993-6222 or mkcaldwell@
John has more than 40 years of experience
If that does not concern you enough, the
As we move to the legal phase of this
In closing we thank you for your interest
OUTDOOR, Continued from Page 7
To qualify for a hunting or fishing trip,
The organization has served vets with a
charter.net. Donations can be sent to Out-
someone must be a combat veteran wound-
wide variety of injuries, including amputees,
door Adventures with Military Heroes at P.O.
ed in the line of duty. Most participants so
those with PTSD, and those with traumatic
Box 9, The Dalles, OR, 97058.
far have been through word of mouth or re-
brain injury. The group makes the necessary
ferrals from county veterans’ services. Soon
adjustments to create a positive experience
OAMH will be working with the Oregon De-
for all of the veterans involved.
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JUNE 2015
OSPOA TROOPER NEWS
WWW.OSPOA.COM
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of 61 Pounds Of Marijuana
On June 2 at 11:14 a.m., an OSP trooper
stopped a 2005 Subaru Legacy on Highway
140E MP 1 near Lakeview for failure to drive
within lane and impeding traffic. The operator was identified as Bodhi C. Thiel, age 35, of
Cookeville, TN.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 31 individually sealed packages of marijuana in the trunk, totaling 61 pounds. Thiel
was arrested and lodged at the Lake County
Jail for Possession of Marijuana, Delivery of
Marijuana, and Manufacture of Marijuana.
The investigation is continuing.
Patrolling the Deschutes River
Recently, Senior Troopers Swede Pearson and Chuck Lindberg went on an overnight patrol on the Deschutes River from Warm Springs to Mau-
pin. With nearly 100 degree temperatures, their goal was to cover Deschutes River boater passes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) permits during
the free fishing weekend. The images below are from trip preparation.
“As an OSP volunteer,” Becky Pearson, Senior Trooper Pearson’s wife, says good-naturedly, “I jealously shuttled them.”
OSP volunteer and trooper wife, Becky Pearson, and Senior Trooper Swede Pearson; Senior Trooper Chuck Lindberg
and Senior Trooper Swede Pearson pose for a photo and prep the boat for departure
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JUNE 2015
OSPOA TROOPER NEWS
OSPOA Conference in July with Gordon
Graham: What is “Real” Risk Management
WWW.OSPOA.COM
Dan Beugli’s Do You
Remember?
The OSPOA Conference featuring Gordon Graham and risk management is fast ap-
proaching! Join us for an informative, all-day event featuring professional speaker, risk
Paper Driver’s Licenses: Back in the Stone
consultant, and law enforcement veteran Gordon Graham.
Ages, when I started in 1978, the ODLs were
paper and had no photos on them. Paper
If you have not already, please send in your registration forms as soon as possible. If you
need the forms, contact Amy Lindseth at amy@ospoa.com.
punches were used to cut out one of the
numbers and switch the year of birth. It was
It will be worth your time to learn more about risk management and also enjoy an en-
tertaining, high-quality presentation. Author Glenn Bischoff describes Graham as “someone
unlawful to laminate the license.
who delivers a relevant, on-point message in a completely hilarious fashion.”
Don’t miss it.
Sunday Shotgun Cleaning: Shotguns were as-
Topics include: What is “Real” Risk Management, The 5 Concurrent Themes for Success,
signed to specific cars, not officers, and cars
Ethical Decision Making, and Top Ten Things That Get Cops in Trouble
were not assigned. Day shift Sunday morning’s job was to clean all the shotguns.
What is “Real” Risk Management: July 28, 2015 / 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Rep Training: July 29, 2015 / 8 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Station 95: There was a 24-hour “office” locat-
Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, Oregon
ed at GHQ. The office would be responsible
for all statewide OSP warrants, Road & Weath-
OSPOA has blocked rooms,so please fill out the registration form to let us know what
er, supervisor notification at District and GHQ
you will need.
level, and public announcements.
time, each office dispatched its own troopers
All OSPOA members are welcome!
At the
and Graveyard Desk was usually one of the
most senior troop’s. If you used the radio too
much, you would get a 12-4 message. After
A note from the Editor
Dawn Plechl
getting to a pay phone, he would chew your
backside and tell you to just go out and work
and not bother him. During day time hours,
the office staff handled the radio, I remember once when one of the Salem staff tried to
Summer has arrived and your editor has just
get one of the Mill City game troopers on the
returned from a road trip to visit some of our east-
radio. After several attempts (see dead areas
ern Oregon offices. Look for coverage of Baker City,
on previous articles), she asked “How do you
Ontario, Enterprise, and La Grande in the coming
read me?” The answer was, “Loud and clear
months. Thank you to all the troops and staff who
and sarcastic!”. (Thanks, Barry)
made my visits both fun and productive.
This month’s TN features a piece on the wonder-
Dan Beugli was hired as an OSP cadet in 1977
ful organization Outdoor Adventures for Military
and was in the February 1978 recruit class. He
Heroes. Thank you to Jennifer Darras for making it
retired in 2011. Any suggestions, questions,
happen and to Mike Caldwell for the generosity of
comments, or critiques are welcome. He can be
this time. Thanks is also due to Becky Pearson for
reached at personal email: be.ugli@yahoo.com .
sharing her photos from a Deschutes River trip preparation.
I appreciate all of you who are sharing ideas, photos, and articles. Please continute to
do so! Even if you don’t see your contribution right away, don’t lose hope-it’s coming!
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OREGON STATE POLICE
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offices at 503-393-6535 or amy@
ospoa.com. Electronic versions of
the TN are emailed to all OSP troopers and to many retired troopers and
their families. An online version of the
newsletter appears each month on
the OSPOA website at http://www.
ospoa.com/publications.
This newspaper is your means of com-
municating with other OSPOA members
statewide.
Articles, letters, and photo-
graphs that are appropriate are accepted
from members and nonmembers alike. It
is desired that articles be limited to approximately 500 words except by agreement with the editor. You can also contact
the editor about developing an idea you
might have that you would prefer assistance in writing.
An honorarium is offered after publica-
tion.
Submit items to:
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Contact OSPOA
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Dessa DeForest
deforest@ospoa.com
Secretary
Peter Arnautov
arnautov@ospoa.com
Region 1 Rep
Tom Hatch
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Region 2 Rep
Ray Stallsworth
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Region 3 Rep
Robert Gorman
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Region 4 Rep
Tim Thomas
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Region 5 Rep
Dennis Yaws
yaws@ospoa.com
Sergeants’ Rep
Sterling Hall
hall@ospoa
Devon Sommer
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Non-Sworn Rep