EYES AND EARS - National Association Citizens On Patrol

Table of Contents:
NACOP Overview ........2
All Points Bulletin.........4
NACOP CATs Initative..7
Patrol Procedures.........8
The Official Newsletter of the
National Association
Citizens on Patrol
Dedicated to Citizen Patrol Volunteers, their
organizations, and members of Law Enforcement.
Supporting over 4,000 volunteers in 62 Cities in 10 States
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Drug Recognition........9
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Founders Message.......3
"EYES AND EARS"
Membership Roster.....22
Inside this Quarterly Edition:
Website Overview........24
Profiles of:
Membership Services..25
"NYPD's Auxiliary Police, Citizen Volunteers
The nation's oldest Citizen Patrol Group, 4,000 Strong ....Page 15
"Fourth Annual C.O.P. Conference Coming
Scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2003, Learn More..Page 10-14
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"Protect Children From the Heat This Summer...........Page 8
"NACOP CATs Initiative Combating Terrorism .........Page 7
"San Bernardino C.O.P.'s Celebrate with Badges........Page 4
Chino Hills C.O.P. Fundraiser exceeds $5,000...........Page 6
"Eyes and Ears" "
"Dedication is Rewarded With a New Patrol Car........Page 5
Published by:
"North Miami Beach C.O.P.'s In The News .................Page 18
National Association "Salt Lake County, C.O.P.'s Reduce Crime by 22%..Page 20
Citizens on Patrol
P.O. Box 727
Corona, CA
92878-0727
909-898-8551 Phone
909-279-1915 Fax
Arthur Femister
Editor-In-Chief
Ms. Jill Femister
Production Editor
We welcome any questions,
comments, or feedback
regarding this newsletter.
Call, write or e-mail us at:
contactus@nacop.org
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NACOP OVERVIEW
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Mission Statement
1) Support existing Citizen Patrol organizations with increased communications, education and
training to further increase their professionalism and efficiency, as well as assisting in recruitment and
retention efforts.
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2) Promote the use of Citizen Patrol organizations in areas where they are not currently used by
educating the community as to the many benefits such as reduced crime and cost savings.
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A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation registered and incorporated within the state of California
organized to meet the requirements of an IRS 501C3 tax exempt charitable organization.
3) Educate the general public and media regarding the role of Citizen Patrol organizations and how
they benefit the community.
4) Ensure the NACOP organization is staffed by individuals with the skills necessary for the association
to be managed professionally.
Long Term Goal
Provide Citizen Patrol organizations across the nation with the same level of recognition, awareness,
and respect that other public safety organizations have which will help to increase the volunteers
pride.
Board of Directors and Officers
Arthur Femister, Chairman of the Board and Director
Dr. John Bair, Member of the Board
Mrs. Amy Kingery, Member of the Board
Sgt. Darrell Hibbens, MCSD, Member of the Board
Officer Tom Carney, NMBPD, Member of the Board
Sgt. Cliff Weston, SBSD Honorary Director
Executive Staff
Arthur Femister, President and Founder
Mike McAleavey, Vice President
Mike McAleavey, Secretary and Treasurer, Acting
Funding and Donations
The National Association Citizens On Patrol was initially funded by its founder.
Currently our only source of funding comes from membership fees received by Citizen
Patrol groups and individual members who in turn receive services such as this newsletter,
group web sites, training seminars, etc.
Like any organization, our need for additional funding to continue our growth and
achieve our goals is constant. We will gladly accept and welcome donations from
individuals and corporations. All donations will be used 100% to fund the NACOP.
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Upcoming Conference
Hard to believe but it's
almost time for our Fourth
Annual Citizen Patrol
Conference. This year's
new open format in the
afternoon should prove to
be very welcome by all of
you who have attended
previous years conferences.
The number one request
we hear when asking for
feedback is "more time to
spend together with fellow
C.O.P. volunteers". We've
listened and this year we'll
deliver. I hope to see you
at the conference and
spend some time with each
of you. Until then, Be
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a Difference!
For the past 20 years, Mr.
Femister has been a professional
in the Information Technology
market and currently works with
Law Enforcement and Fire
Agencies providing location and
tracking products. Prior to that
he served four years in the U.S.
Coast Guard conducting Search
and Rescue Missions and Law
Enforcement patrols.
Mr.
Femister has been an active
Citizen Patrol volunteer since
1997 and completed a Level II
Reserve Police Officer training
course. He also serves as an oncall Volunteer with his local
county Fire Department and
serves on his city's CERT,
Community Emergency Response
Team.
Mr. Femister is recognized by
many as an expert in the area of
Citizen Patrol knowledge and has
been featured on TV, Radio and
Newspapers. He has received
numerous awards for his
community service and is one of
the few civilian recipients of the
IACP's,
International
Association of Chiefs of Police,
"President's Coin" which he
received for his efforts with the
NACOP to reduce crime
throughout the nation.
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Funding Update
As of this writing, we are
working closely with some
fine members of the federal
government to secure a
grant in the amount of
$50,000. If approved, the
funds will be used to
expand our internal
infrastructure with much
needed hardware and
software products that will
allow us to better respond
to the needs of the C.O.P.
volunteer community.
Additionally, we will
expand the distribution of
our newsletter to agencies
that currently do not have
a Citizen Patrol group to
help share with them the
many benefits C.O.P.'s can
offer the community.
Further, I am very excited
to announce that with our
funding in place, we will be
able to expand our Citizen
Patrol Conferences to the
East Coast. Our intention
is to host one in the state
of Florida and another in
the upper region of the east
coast. Finally, our funding
will allow us the
opportunity to develop one
or two made for TV and
Cable TV, Public Service
Ad's. The PSA's will be
developed in a generic
manner so they may be
used anywhere in the
country to help increase
recruitment and much
needed recognition efforts
for
Citizen
Patrol
volunteers and groups.
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FOUNDER'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the summer
edition of “Eyes and Ears”,
the only publication
dedicated to Citizen Patrol
volunteers and organizations. I hope you're all
having a wonderful
summer, are enjoying time
with your families and
taking those much needed
vacations.
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Welcome New Members to the National Association Citizens On Patrol:
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Jurupa Valley Community Citizens On Patrol Founder Passes:
Mr. Bob Brison, founder of the now decade-old Jurupa Valley Community Citizens On Patrol
group, located in Riverside County, California, died of heart disease at the age of 70. “He was a very
strong leader in the Mira Loma/Jurupa Valley area,” County Supervisor John Tavaglione said. “He
was a good man and we’re going to miss him greatly.” Brison was born in Newark, Ohio, on Oct.
30, 1932. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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San Bernardino (Calif.) Citizens Patrol Helps Celebrate Sheriff's
Department's 150 Year Anniversary with Commemorative Badges
To help celebrate its 150 year anniversary of service to the community, the San Bernardino
County, California, Sheriff's Department designed a special badge to recognize this historic occasion.
This commemorative badge was made available for purchase to its Deputies to be worn during the
year 2003 after which time it will be removed from service and kept as a collector's item. The
decision was made also to design a similar badge for members of its Volunteer Forces which includes
over 800 Citizens on Patrol. Plans are under way to create a permanent badge for volunteers to
wear on their uniform after the year 2003. See the badges at the November 1, 2003 Conference.
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The NACOP was recently contacted by National Public Radio station, KERA, in Dallas, Texas to
provide thoughts and feedback on the use and increased use of Citizen Patrol groups since the
events of September 11, 2001, aka, 9/11. NACOP President and Founder, Art Femister, spoke
with NPR radio host Bill Zeeble about the subject and provided valuable input on the subject.
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This past quarter the Indian River County, Florida, Citizen Patrol group joined our organization
adding 50 new volunteers to our nationwide organization. We welcome these new members and
appreciate their support!
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Please be sure to send us any news, updates or items of interest regarding your
Citizen Patrol group or Volunteers to be included in our next quarterly edition!
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Chelsea, Alabama Citizens Patrol Receives First Dedicated Patrol Car:
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After years of utilizing their own personal vehicles to patrol the town, members of the Chelsea
Citizen Observer Patrol now have a patrol car to call their own.
Hard to believe but this is the second career for this car after having finished a distinguished
tour of duty with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Chelsea COP. The
light bar, radios, and electronics were left with the vehicle. The car is in excellent condition
as it had been used primarily for prisoner transport, so its 121,000 miles are mostly road
miles. The red and blue light bar lenses were changed out for green along with a white
rotator on the bar and quad strobes added (it lights up quite well). The trunk is loaded with
equipment for the C.O.P. volunteers such as cameras, vests, traffic wands, 20 cones, a first
responder first aid kit (10 of the volunteers are certified) and an Automatic Electronic
Defibrillator provided by the city at the suggestion of the Fire Chief.
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Madera and Mariposa C.O.P.'s Meet in the Mountains:
Early this summer, Citizen Patrol Volunteers from the Madera and Mariposa County Sheriff's
departments met in the mountain area east of Yosemite National Park to receive joint
training and share the day with each other. Deputies from the K-9 and SWAT team captured
the group's interest and a good old fashioned pot luck lunch kept everyone full. Madera
County C.O.P. Coordinator, Sgt. Darrell Hibbens, along with his staff and those from the
Mariposa C.O.P.'s organized the event for the two groups.
Citizen Patrol Volunteers from Madera and
Mariposa County listen to speakers on a variety
of topics.
Pictured above, Sgt. Hibbens (in the hat)
welcomes Mariposa Sheriff Jim Allen.
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n Chino Hills (California) Citizens Patrol Fundraiser exceeds $5,000:
The Chino Hills (California) Police
Citizens Patrol group held their second
annual public safety fair and fund raiser
in June, 2003. The annual event brings
together members of the community to
view various public safety venues in
addition to helping raise money for the
C.O.P. Group. This year's event raised
over $5,000 in conjunction with the
Cops and Rodders Car Show held next
door at the community park. The
money will be used to help fund the Pictured above, young boy chasing the remote control DARE
COP group's expansion and operations. car at the Chino Hills Citizen Patrol fund raiser/safety fair.
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Cops and Rodders Car Show Raises Money for Citizens Patrol:
As part of the Chino Hills Citizen
Patrol fund-raiser, a Cops and Rodders
Car Show was held next door. The
show helped contribute a significant
amount of the $5000 raised during the
day's event. To see all the vehicles on
display at the event, log on to:
www.copsandrodderscarshow.com
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NACOP Listed as National Resource of the Week:
The National Association Citizens on Patrol was recently honored to be listed on
the National Sheriff's Association, USAonwatch.org web site as the "Resource Of
The Week". The site is part of the federally funded Citizens Corps initiative started
by President Bush. The USAonwatch site's focus is on Neighborhood Watches.
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The National Association Citizens On Patrol is excited to announce
its "Regional Citizens On Patrol - Citizens Against Terrorism Team"
initiative.
The goal of the CAT program is to fully utilize existing Citizen Patrol
programs to help combat the threat of terrorism against our great country. By working together with Local, Regional, State and Federal Law
Enforcement agencies, Citizen Patrol groups may assist by providing
coordinated patrols for critical infrastructure and other potential terrorist targets within their towns, cities, counties and regions.
The NACOP is looking forward to working with agencies such as the
Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and others to develop
program guidelines and other material to help support this initiative
nationwide for use by Law Enforcement and Citizen Patrol groups.
More details will be released over the coming months and at our Fourth
Annual Citizen Patrol conference on Saturday, November 1, 2003.
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and SAFETY TIPS For the Citizen Patrol Volunteer
Help Protect Children and Pets in the Summer Heat
However, in the blazing sun of the summer months another type of assault may be taking place, right in
front of you, without your knowledge, and perhaps without the knowledge of the suspect. What we're
talking about is children and pets being left inside cars in parking lots, driveways and other locations
across the nation. Studies show that when the temperature outside the car is 96 degrees, inside it can
reach a deadly 129 degrees within a short period of time. Left unattended, children and pets can be
overwhelmed by the heat and lose their lives. Most of the time, the parent or guardian is not even
aware of the danger and is grief stricken themselves by the incident.
As "Eyes and Ears" for Law
Enforcement, you have the
opportunity to help save the
lives of helpless children and
pets who are unable to save
themselves. Be sure to
watch for unattended
children in cars not only in
the summer but anytime!
Police tape marks off a crime scene investigation in
which a young child was left unattended and died.
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As trained observers and “Eyes and Ears” for local Law Enforcement we are normally focused on watching
out for crimes in progress or suspicious activity that may lead to a crime such as robberies, auto theft,
burglaries, etc., or assaults in progress where one person attempts to harm another.
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Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)
Street terms for Rohypnol: R-2, Mexican Valium, rophies, roofies, circles1
What are the methods of usage?
Rohypnol is usually taken orally in pill form, but can also be crushed and snorted.
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What is the form of Rohypnol?
Rohypnol is manufactured in pill form. The licit market for the drug is currently supplied with
a 1-milligram dose in an olive green, oblong tablet, imprinted with the number 542. The new
tablet includes a dye that, according to Hoffman-La Roche (the makers of Rohypnol) will
be visible if it is slipped into a drink.
Who uses Rohypnol?
In Latin America and Europe, the medicine is prescribed to patients as a short-term treatment for insomnia, and as a preanesthetic medication.
Rohypnol continues to be abused among teenagers and young adults, usually at raves
and nightclubs.
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How does Rohypnol get into the United States?
Rohypnol is usually smuggled into the United States by way of mail or delivery services.
The drug remains readily available, mainly through pharmaceutical operators located
in Mexico, especially Tijuana.
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How much does Rohypnol cost?
Reports indicate that Rohypnol is often sold for between $2 and $5 per dosage unit,
although it may sell for from $10 to $30 per dosage unit.
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Rohypnol
Street Names: Roofies, Mexican Vallium, R-2, Circles
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What are some of the consequences of Rohypnol use?
One of the significant effects of the drug is anterograde amnesia, a factor that strongly
contributed to its inclusion in the Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment
Act of 1996. Anterograde amnesia is a condition in which events that occurred while
under the influence of the drug are forgotten.
In addition to the chemically induced amnesia, Rohypnol often causes decreased blood
pressure, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, astrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention.
Development of physical and psychological dependence
Above information obtained from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency
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A variety of organizations such as MADD, 4 R Kids Sake, NCMEC and Law Enforcement
agencies will be displaying and providing information in the afternoon regarding topics that
are directly related to helping Citizen Patrol Volunteers perform their duties while better
serving their communities.
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The National Association Citizens On Patrol is pleased to announce our Fourth Annual
Citizens On Patrol Conference, the only one of its kind in the nation on Saturday, November
1, 2003. The purpose of this conference is to educate, motivate, inform, and allow members
to share their experiences while spending a fun day with fellow volunteers and members of
Law Enforcement from around the country.
Citizen Patrol groups are encouraged to bring their patrol vehicles to share and
view with others. A special area will be set aside in the parking lot for all Citizen
Patrol vehicles to be displayed. Patrol vehicles parked within this area are automatically
considered for, and judged in, the “Best in Show” contest.
Over 50 Agencies From Around The Nation Attended Last Year's
Conference Some Of Whom Included:
Abbottsford Citizens Patrol, B.C., Canada, Alhambra Police Department, Citizens on Patrol,
Apple Valley Police Department, Citizens on Patrol, Barstow Sheriffs Department, Big Bear
Citizens on Patrol, Brea/Yorba Linda Police Department, Buena Park Police Department,
California Highway Patrol, Calimesa Citizens Patrol, Catherdal City Citizens on Patrol,
Chino Hills Sheriffs, Chino Valley Police Department, Arizona, Chelsea Citizens Observer
Patrol, Alabama, Colton Police Department, Escondido Police Department, Fontana Police
Department, Fullerton Police Department, Grand Terrace Citizens on Patrol, Hemet Police
Department, Highland Police Department, Idyllwild Mountain Community Patrol, Indio
Police Department, Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol, Kitsap County Sheriffs Department,
Washington, La Verne Police Department, Loma Linda Citizens Patrol, Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Madera County Sheriffs Department,
Morongo Valley Citizens on Patrol, North Miami Beach Citizens Mobile Patrol, Florida,
Norco Citizens Patrol, Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orange Police Department,
Ontario Police Department, Perris Citizens Patrol, Quail Valley Crime Watch, Rancho
Cucamonga Citizens on Patrol, Riverside County Sheriffs Department, San Bernardino
County Sheriffs Department, San Diego County Sheriffs Department, San Diego Police
Department, Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, Simi Valley
Police Department, Silver Lakes Citizens on Patrol, Thousand Oaks V.I.P., Twenty Nine Palms
Citizens on Patrol, Twin Peaks Citizens on Patrol,Yucca Valley Citizens on Patrol
Learn more about this year's conference at our web site, www.nacop.org
to keep up to date with the most current information on the conference.
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Saturday, November 1, 2003
9:00 am - 4:30pm
Chino Valley Community Church, Chino Hills, CA
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Conference Agenda
8:00 - 9:00
Pre-registered attendees check in, Coffee bar available on site,
Patrol Vehicles stage for viewing in special assigned area.
9:00 - 9:15
Opening statements, Agenda review, Posting of Colors
9:15 - 9:30
Welcome by: Captain Paul Cappitelli, Chief of Police Services, Chino Hills, CA
9:30 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Jim Burch, U.S. Department of Justice, OJP
10:00 - 10:15 BREAK
10:15 - 11:00”Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year” award presentation
”Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Year”
11:00 - 11:30 "Citizen Action", “Best In Show Vehicle” and other award presentations.
11:30 - 12:30 Special Guest Speaker(s) (check our web site for up to date information)
Sheriff John Anderson, Madera County, California, Sheriff's Department
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Break. Lunch will be available onsite for a fee for those who wish to eat
at the conference. Details to follow on menu offering and price. A special area within the parking
lot will be set aside for all C.O.P. patrol vehicles to park and be on display for others to view.
1:30 - 4:30 This year's conference will feature an open format in the afternoon with organizations,
public safety agencies, and C.O.P. groups on display for everyone to meet with, learn and share
information along with fun events. Bring you Camera!
2:00 - 2:30 Police Dog, K-9 Demonstration
3:00 - 3:30 Bomb Squad Demonstration
4:30 End Of Conference, Please Drive Home Safe and We'll See You Next Year!
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will be held at
Chino Valley Community
Church,
This site features a large lobby,
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and plenty of onsite parking to view over 50 Citizen Patrol
Vehicles that will be on display for all to see! Be sure to bring
your C.O.P. vehicle and enter the "Best in Show" contest.
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General Conference, Saturday, November 1, 2003 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Coordinators Meeting, Saturday, November 1, 2003 1:00p.m. -3:00p.m.
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WHERE: Chino Valley Community Church, 14601 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, California
Off the 71 Freeway at Grand Ave. between the 60 and 91 freeways. Maps will be
included on the back of your registration confirmation to be mailed 30 days prior to.
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WHEN:
WHO:
The conference is open to all active Citizen Patrol Volunteers, Citizen Patrol
Coordinators, and other sworn members of law enforcement who have an interest in
Citizen Patrol organizations or those wishing to start one.
COST:
$10.00 for NACOP members and $15.00 for non-members paid in advance.
FOOD:
Lunch will be available onsite along with Soft Drinks and Water for a fee.
Outside tables and chairs will be set up for eating and resting. This is a great time to
relax, meet others and enjoy the warm sun.
ATTIRE: For the purposes of identification and security we ask that all Citizen Patrol volunteers
please wear their uniforms. Uniforms for Members and Employees of Law Enforcement
are optional; however, we do request your department ID and/or Badge be worn in plain
view to identify yourself and let others know who you are!
AWARDS: NACOP “Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year Award”, "Citizen Action Award”,
“Citizen Patrol Coordinator of the Year” and “Best in Show Patrol Vehicle”, "Furthest
Traveled" to the conference, "Furthest Patrol Car Driven to the Conference" & others.
LOCAL LODGING SUGGESTIONS:
Country Suites West, 1900 W. Frontage Road, Corona, Ca 909-738-9113
Free Continental Breakfast, $84.00 per night, ask for "Government Rate"
Best Western Kings Inn, 1084 Pomona Road, Corona, Ca 909-734-4241
$59.00 per night, ask for the "Government Rate"
Dynasty Suites, 1805 West Sixth Street, Corona, CA
909-371-718 $65.00 per night, Govt Rate
ATTENTION: C.O.P. COORDINATORS
For NACOP Member Organizations: Be sure to send your nominations for “Citizen
Patrol Volunteer of the Year”. If you feel one of your Citizen Patrol Volunteers
deserves this award, please tell us why and submit your response by mail, fax or e-mail
no later than October 1, 2003. ALL nominations will be considered and judged by
a panel of five impartial judges who will select one candidate for the award. The
selected Volunteer will be presented with this award during the conference even if he
or she is not able to attend. Please include your name and contact information along
with a two page or less statement of why you feel your Volunteer is the best. Don’t be
shy, we want to hear from you! Please Mail, Fax or e-mail us your nomination
before October 1, 2003.
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ATTENTION NACOP MEMBERS; COORDINATOR
NOMINATIONS NEEDED!
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IMPORTANT CONFERENCE NOTES:
For NACOP Member Organizations: To help recognize and reward the efforts
of the men and women of Law Enforcement who serve as Citizen Patrol
Coordinators for their agencies, we need your help to select the “Citizen
Patrol Coordinator of the Year”. To make this possible, we need your
nominations. If you feel your Coordinator deserves this award, please tell us
why and submit your response by mail, fax or e-mail no later than October 1,
2003. ALL nominations will be considered and judged by a panel of five
impartial judges who will select one candidate for the award. The selected
Coordinator will be presented with this award during the conference. This is
your chance to make a difference and let your Coordinator know you care
and appreciate his/her efforts. Please include your name and contact information
along with a two page or less statement of why you feel your Coordinator is
the best. Don’t be shy, we want to hear from you! Please Mail, Fax or e-mail
us your nomination before October 1, 2003.
ATTENTION ALL CITIZEN PATROL GROUPS
ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE,
SHARE WITH OTHERS WHAT YOU DO!
If your Citizen Patrol group would like to host a table in the
afternoon session to show and/or share information about
your group with fellow Citizen Patrol attendees or present a
unique service you offer your community, we can provide
you with a table, 2 chairs and a sign with the name of your
C.O.P. group. You must reserve in advance. The fee to
cover the cost for this is $20.00.
Contact Art Femister at 909-898-8551 or e-mail at
afemister@nacop.org
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NYPD Auxiliary Police Coordinator
By: Arthur Femister
I had the pleasure of meeting with Officer Cruz last summer, June
2002, along with Auxiliary Police Captains Reyes and Pollina, to
develop a profile of the NYPD Auxiliary Police force. Their
responses to our interview questions are as follows.
Who started the C.O.P organization
and why?
The NYPD Auxiliary Police Officer
program came about as part of the Civil
Defense program back in the 1950's.
How many people were initially
involved and what did the
organization look like then?
The Civil Defense program had about
17,000 civilian volunteers as part of
the program which evolved into the
Auxiliary Police program.
What were your initial goals (crime
reduction only, assist law enforcement
with traffic, etc.)?
Pictured above from left to right: Auxiliary Captain Hector
Reyes, Auxiliary Captain Pollina and NYPD Staff Coordinator
for the Auxiliary Police unit, Officer Tony Cruz.
What type of uniforms do you have?
The program originated from the Civil
Defense program that was very popular
during the height of the Cold War when
the threat of nuclear war being very
high.
The Auxiliary Police Officers wear the
same uniforms as sworn patrol officers
and wear seven-point star badges. The
shoulder patches are the same as sworn
officers except they have a rocker on
If you have patrol cars, what was your top stating, "Auxiliary Police".
first patrol car, (make, model, Volunteers are also issued merit badges
for a variety of reasons and are
condition, etc)?
authorized to wear them on their
The Auxiliary Police program began uniform.
with Bike Patrols, which today still
exist. We have over 90 cars assigned How many Citizen Patrol volunteers
to the Auxiliary Police program in do you actively have now?
addition to specialized vehicles such
as the ESU vans. The patrol vehicles As of the date of this profile, we have
are retired sworn officers patrol cars. over 4,000 active civilian Auxiliary
The vehicles are repainted all dark Police volunteers in over 70 units in
blue with white lettering and the red addition to specialized units such as our
light bar as seen in the picture within harbor patrol and ESU. Some of our
active members have been
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volunteering for over 35 years!
What type of equipment do your
members carry?
Auxiliary Police Officers carry
Flashlights, HT's (portable radios),
hand cuffs, should they need to make a
citizen arrest, and short batons.
Where is your Citizen Patrol office
located?
Each NYPD Precinct has an Auxiliary
Police unit attached to it which today
numbers about 70 Precincts in the city.
How do you communicate between
cars, volunteers and Law
Enforcement? Cell phones, radios?
Our Auxiliary Police Officers use the
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Year Started: 1950
Number of Members: 4,000 plus
City Population: Largest City in
the Nation!
Website: www.ci.nyc.ny.us/
html/nypd/home.html
Coordinator: Officer Tony Cruz
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What are the qualifications to become
Citizen Patrol members and what
type of background check do
applicants go through?
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The training program is 18 weeks long
and covers topics such as; patrol
function, types and techniques of
patrol, victimology, citizen contacts,
Penal law, criminal procedure law, Laws
of arrest, self defense, first aid,
communications, field training and the
transit system
Do you offer any Special Services to
the public or Law Enforcement such
as fingerprinting, vacation checks,
Traffic control, crime scene control,
stolen car checks, etc?
Yes to all the above and more. The
NYPD Auxiliary Police program has
several additional specialized units
such as Harbor Patrol, Bike Patrols and
an Emergency Services Unit which
responds to traffic accidents to render
aid which can include First Aid,
extraction from the vehicle and other
calls for service that in many areas of
the country the fire department would
Auxiliary Police applicants must be
age 17 through 60 (persons over 60 may
apply for limited duties), live or work
in New York City, be in good health,
never have been convicted of a felony
or have had a previous arrest record
that would prevent acceptance, be of
good character and be a U.S. Citizen or
a have a valid visa issued by the INS.
What were your most current year’s
statistics such as number of miles
patrolled, total hours volunteered by
all members, drop in crime rate due
to C.O.P., specific crimes stopped in
progress or caught?
On average, our Auxiliary Police
Officers donate a combined One
Million Hours per year!
What is your number one ongoing
challenge, assuming you have one?
Our biggest challenge is providing the
proper recognition to our volunteers.
We appreciate the great contribution
they make and are always looking for
way to recognize their efforts.
How do you recruit new members and
what is your average turnover of
members?
We advertise for new members in a
number of ways such as ad's on Radio
and Cable TV, posters in the city and as
part of our NYPD Recruitment drives.
Our turnover is relativity low as
compared to other volunteer programs
due in part to our up front selection
process to bring in the right people.
How do you rate the overall
acceptance of your C.P. group with
the public and LE department?
I think the overall acceptance is
excellent. Our sworn officers view our
Auxiliary Police Officers as part of the
family and treat them with respect.
If you could wave a “magic wand”
and get whatever you wanted for your
Citizen Patrol group, what one thing
would you ask for? (tough question
but an interesting one)
New or newer patrol cars and bikes for
our bike patrols would always be
welcomed by our volunteers.
What is your annual operating budget
in dollars, assuming you have one?
The annual budget for our Auxiliary
Police program is in the millions of
dollars.
What special events do you provide
support for such as High School
football games, Fairs, Graduations,
traffic control for Marathon’s and
clean up days, etc?
Pictured above, NYPD Auxiliary Police Patrol Vehicle
All of the above and more. New York
City is known for lots of parades and
events and this is one area where we
really rely on our Auxiliary Police.
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How do you dispatch Citizen Patrol
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for Law Enforcement assistance?
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What type of initial training do
Citizen Patrol volunteers get and is
there any ongoing training?
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same portable radios as patrol officers.
Many times our Auxiliary Police are
assigned to assist with specific events
for crowd control as well as other
duties; however, while on patrol acting
as "Eyes and Ears" they can be
dispatched to conduct traffic control
at accident scenes and/or other events.
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Sadly enough, three Auxiliary Police
Officers have lost their lives in the duty
of their service over the 50 year history
of the department. While we are proud
to say New York City is one of the safest
cities in the nation, it is still the largest
city in the nation and has many diverse
areas, some rougher than others.
The NYPD works hard to recognize the
efforts of our Auxiliary Police Officers.
Some of the medals we offer are for
various Merit, Years of Service and
others such as a Medal of Valor for
putting oneself in great risk while
saving the life of another in addition
to more common Commendations for
a variety of worthy efforts.
Another form of recognition is the rank
structure within the Auxiliary Police
unit. Each unit has its own Captain;
however, before being promoted, the
individual must first complete a
department course on leadership,
dealing with the public along with
other topics related to leadership and
command functions. Once completed,
the individual must then go before a Pictured above is the NYPD's Auxiliary Police Harbor Patrol boat
review board for an oral interview. The that is fully staffed by volunteer members of the Auxiliary Police
review board has the final say in Unit.
determining if the person is qualified
to hold the position of Auxiliary Police
Captain. This process is unique within
the Law Enforcement Volunteer
On September 11, 2001, the world was shocked by the events
community and to our knowledge, it
that took place at the World Trade Center in New York City.
may be the only one of its kind.
Most Significant Event
During that event, hundreds of thousands of people were
attempting to flee the city while others were rushing to get in
to try and find loved ones. This created the worst traffic jam
in New York history. The NYPD's Auxiliary Police members
responded in force to assist with traffic control by shutting
down various tunnels and bridges, re-directing traffic to
alternate routes, etc. All 4,000 plus members of the Auxiliary
Police force were issued the "9/11" medal to recognize their
tremendous efforts on this very memorable day in history.
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Has any Citizen Patrol member ever
been injured while performing their
duties?
We would like to thank Officer
Tony Cruz and Auxiliary Police
Captains Reyes and Pollina for
taking the time to share this
information with our readers and
for their entire staff's hospitality
during our visit with them.
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Mark Braun, a 10-year member of the North Miami Beach Citizens Patrol, is one of about 75 volunteers
who help serve as the eyes and ears for the police department. ‘The community feels safer because of
their presence,’ said Thomas A. Carney, a supervisor of the NMBPD’s Crime Prevention Unit.
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Helping to Keep North Miami Beach Safe
A knee injury suffered in 1993
during a police academy agility
course destroyed Braun’s
Mark Braun has always believed chances of becoming a reserve
that he has what it takes to be a police officer.
police officer.
But as a 10-year member of a
‘’I used to see characters casing volunteer group of citizens
the garage of my building looking dedicated to making the streets of
for cars to steal. I would watch North Miami Beach safer, Braun
them, and whenever I saw gets a taste of the world of law
something suspicious, I would enforcement one evening a week.
call it in to the department,’’ said Braun, 52, is one of about 75
Braun, recalling the mid-1980s members of the North Miami
when he lived in the area of Beach
Citizens
Patrol,
Northeast 10th Avenue and volunteers with the North Miami
167th Street in North Miami Beach Police Department who
Beach.
drive the streets in search of
By John Silvester
Miami News Service
anything that should be brought
to the attention of the police.
‘’Our volunteers have stepped up
and made a difference,’’ said
Thomas A. Carney, a supervisor
of the NMBPD’s Crime
Prevention Unit who has
overseen the citizens patrol
program since 1997. ``Having
them is like having extra police
officers out on the street.’’
The idea of forming a team of
roving volunteers started with
North Miami Beach resident
Leonard Sperrazza, 78, who
started the group in 1979.
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A World War II veteran who has
been blind since being injured
during the invasion of France in
1944, Sperrazza handles radio
contact between the patrollers
and the police station.
When the patrol started,
volunteers drove their own
vehicles. They eventually got
marked cars and uniforms, to
make them more visible.
Now, on any given evening in
North Miami Beach, six to eight
patrol members — two to a car
— hit the streets. A typical shift
lasts from 7 to 10 p.m.
‘’The community feels safer
because of their presence,’’
Carney said. ``The fact they are
out there makes people feel more
secure. Not only does their
presence deter crime, it reduces
the fear of crime.’’
In 2002, Carney and Sperrazza
were recognized for their efforts
by the National Association of
Citizens on Patrol. Carney was
named citizen patrol coordinator
They’re not expected to do the and Sperrazza was named
things police officers do — the volunteer of the year.
general rule is that the patrollers
should not put themselves in ‘’We have an international
positions in which they are reputation,’’ said Carney, who
directly dealing with people in noted that he gets calls for help
situations that may be setting up similar programs from
confrontational.
as far away as Australia.
come from a variety of
backgrounds, from retirees to
professionals like doctors and
lawyers.
Rather, their job is to alert the
police to situations that might
warrant police intervention,
Braun said.
‘’We don’t get out of the car, we
don’t confront,’’ Braun said.
"We don’t do anything except be
the eyes and ears of the police
department, [or] . . . issue tickets
for parking infractions.’’
Sometimes however, they are
called to assist in other ways,
such as directing traffic or
assisting in a search.
Around the country, there are
approximately 5,000 patrols
containing between 75,000 and
100,000 members, said Arthur
Femister, president of the
Corona, Calif.-based National
Association of Citizens on Patrol.
At least three other cities in
Miami-Dade have similar
programs: Coral Gables, North
Miami and Miami. Miami has
between 150 and 200 active
participants, Coral Gables has
about 15 and North Miami has
14.
North Miami Beach resident
Arlene Shaffer, the victim of a
robbery outside her home a few
years ago, agrees.
‘’The police cannot be
everywhere,’’ she said. ‘You do
have a sense of security knowing
that the citizens’ patrol is out
there.’’
The volunteers’ ages range from
18 to the 80s, and the patrollers
Marice Cohn Band/Herald Staff
Ready to Roll: The Monday night crew of the North Miami Beach
Citizens Patrol are, from left, Carole Haviland, Lenny Sperrazza, Herb
Graff, Commander Russell Castaline, Capt. Nate Prichason, Anne
Lewis, Roberto Gutierrez and Mark Braun.
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‘’CB radios were popular at the
time,’’ Sperrazza recalled. ‘I said
to the department, `Why don’t
you try to get the people who use
CB radios together as a mobile
patrol?’ ‘’
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The article below is reprinted from the Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) June 21, 2003
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Crime goes down in areas with Neighborhood Watch
Hearing a gunshot at 4 a.m.
isn’t a common occurrence on
the East Bench, so when Mike
Arnow was awakened by the
sound during a vehicle burglary
outside his home, he knew he
needed to get involved.
Arnow decided to take part in
Salt Lake County’s Mobile
Watch Program to make his
neighborhood safer.
A writer and video producer,
Arnow now spends an hour and
a half each month with a
partner
patrolling
in
Morningside, the area west of
Wasatch Boulevard and about
4000 South, looking for
suspicious activity.
“Just because you live on the
East Bench, you can’t assume
you live in a low-crime
neighborhood,” Arnow said.
About 50 people now patrol the
community, Arnow said.
“It gives you a sense of
empowerment, so you’re not
simply sitting by and griping and
complaining when there are
problems in your community,”
Arnow said.
Since the group began
patrolling, property crimes in
the area have gone down 22
percent, said Mindy Hendrix,
crime prevention specialist for
the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s
Office.
“Getting the crime down 22
percent is good,” Arnow said,
“But it’s not good enough.”
Other programs, like the 80 or so
Salt Lake County neighborhood
watch programs, also benefit
police.
“The neighborhood knows what
belongs in their neighborhood,
what is normal in the
neighborhood and what is
suspicious
in
their
neighborhood,” Hendrix said.
Suspicious-activity calls to
dispatch increase in areas where
neighborhood watch programs
exist, Hendrix said.
Arnow said the training he took
through the Mobile Watch
Program taught him to spot
crime even when he’s not
patrolling. On his way home
from work late one night,
Arnow said he spotted a teenage Utah police departments also take
boy who apparently had broken other more personalized steps to
keep the community involved.
into a truck.
“That’s the best thing about it,
it increases your awareness.
You can be effective even if
you’re not on patrol,” Arnow
said, even though the boy
wasn’t caught.
Sandy officials have dissolved
their community-oriented
policing unit and are now
incorporating those ideas into
patrol officers, said Sgt. Michelle
Burnette.
Salt Lake County has 12 active
mobile neighborhood watch
programs, where trained citizens
patrol the community with signs
on their cars. One unit even has
about 230 members, Hendrix
said.
“It’s really our way of trying to
have every police officer have this
mind-set of working with the
community before something
happens,” Burnette said.
That relationship is important
enough that in April, Sandy
Mobile Watch’s success proves police joined citizens for a
community-oriented programs volunteer saturation night.
are an effective deterrent against Members of the crime prevention
bureau taught about 120
crime, Hendrix said.
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“The big one we teach is to
trust your judgement,” Bryant
said. “If you feel like something
is off or weird, it probably is
suspicious. That’s a lot of how
police officers do their work.”
Another saturation night isn’t
planned until the fall. Bryant
said it’s impossible to determine
how many crimes were
prevented, but, in three hours,
police officers arrested five
individuals from the tips of
volunteers.
“All they [volunteers] had to
do was show up and be the eyes
of the police department,”
Burnette said.
To be part of the annual
Citizens Academy in St.
George, the police department
offers a month-long class to
residents who pass a
background check, said Cheri
Seltzer, chief assistant in the St.
George Police Department.
The class covers everything
from orientation with
administrators
to
demonstrations with the bomb
squad.
Most of the Citizens Academy
graduates move on to other
volunteer organizations, Seltzer
said.
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volunteers to look for
suspicious activity, things like
curfew violations and people or
vehicles out of place, said Amy
Bryant, crime prevention
specialist for Sandy.
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Cathedral City, California - Cathedral City Citizens on Patrol
Rancho Mirage, California - Rancho Mirage Citizens Patrol
City of Indio, California - C.H.I.P.S
Palm Springs, Calif. - Palm Springs Police Citizens on Patrol
Madera County, Calif. - Madera County Sheriff Citizen Patrol
Norco, California - Norco Citizens Patrol
Quail Valley - Quail Valley Community Crime Watch
Perris, California - Perris Citizens Patrol
Brea, California - Brea Police Community Action Patrol
Colton, California - Colton Police Citizen Volunteers
Desert Hot Springs, Calif. - Desert Hot Springs Citizens On Patrol
Jurupa Valley, California - Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol
Riverside, California - Riverside Citizens Patrol
Loma Linda, California - Loma Linda Citizens Patrol
Victorville, Calif. - Spring Valley Lake Citizens Patrol
Santa Paula California - Santa Paula Citizens Patrol
Calimesa, California - Calimesa Citizens Patrol
Apple Valley, California - Apple Valley Citizen’s Patrol
Barstow, California - Barstow Citizen’s Patrol
Big Bear Valley, California - Big Bear Valley Citizen’s Patrol
Big River, California - Big River Citizen’s Patrol
Cadiz, California - Cadiz Citizen’s Patrol
San Bernardino, Calif - Central San Bernardino Citizen’s Patrol
Chino Hills, California - Chino Hills Citizen’s Patrol
Needles, California - Colorado River (Needles) Citizen’s Patrol
Fontana, California - Fontana Sheriff’s Station
Grand Terrace, California - Grand Terrace Citizen’s Patrol
Hesperia, California - Hesperia Citizen’s Patrol
Highland, California - Highland Citizen’s Patrol
Joshua Tree, California - Joshua Tree Citizen’s Patrol
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Ohio
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Moorpark, California - Moorpark Citizen’s Patrol
San Antonio Heights, Calif - San Antonio Heights Citizen Patrol
Trona, California - Trona Citizen’s Patrol
Twentynine Palms, Calif - Twentynine Palms Citizen’s Patrol
Twin Peaks, California - Twin Peaks Citizen’s Patrol
Victorville, California - Victorville Citizen’s Patrol
Victor Valley, California - Victor Valley Citizen’s Patrol
Phelan/Wrightwood, Calif - Phelan/Wrightwood Citizen’s Patrol
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ATTENTION:
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Pictured above, NYPD's Auxiliary Police Patrol Vehicle from this
quarter's featured Citizen Patrol Group Profile.