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From the members of the nation’s oldest and proudest
May, 2014
In This Issue:
Message From the
Colonel (Page 2)
New Trooper to Serve
in Father’s Footsteps
(Page 4)
Life at the National
Academy (Page 12)
Dispatcher Wins
Award (Page 22)
From the Field
(Pages 24-25)
Profile: Internship Coordinator Orphia Quadros (Page 6)
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Colonel’s
MESSAGE
Welcome 81st Recruit Training Troop
It’s never been easy to become a Massachusetts State Trooper.
The entrance process tests your resolve, your commitment, and
your will. The process is exhaustive with written examinations,
physicals, psychological testing, agility testing, oral interviews,
background investigations, and then twenty-three weeks of
intensive academic, physical, and practical training. The road
to the DCU Center on May 9th is not any easy one - nor should
it be. Upwards of 15,000 people take the written examination
to become a Trooper in Massachusetts. Several thousand
candidates are vetted for a typical recruit class. In the case of the
81st Recruit Training Troop (RTT), 230 candidates reported on
Monday, December 2, 2013 - Day #1. Some thought that getting
to the door was enough. Some decided they weren’t prepared,
while others likely concluded that this was not what it appeared
to be or perhaps just not for them.
Whatever their motivation for departing or enduring the
twenty-three week program, 174 candidates will raise their
hands and accept an oath that will open a door to a world that
few experience. Learning will not end for them in New Braintree;
hopefully it will never end at all. Though the rigors of academy
life will soon fade to memory, three months of closely supervised
field training with a seasoned field training officer (FTO) awaits.
Their probationary terms will extend a year from the moment
the oath of office is administered. They’ll be welcomed by a
department desperately in need of their presence and by a
community that will hold them, rightfully, to a higher standard
of conduct. l congratulate and welcome each of you, our newest
Troopers, to the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police.
Boston Marathon 2014 Edition
After months of preparation and planning, the 2014 Boston
Marathon can finally be put on the shelf. Following weeks of
reaching out to the public and encouraging them to turn out
and, in doing so, make a statement about the resilience of their
community and the importance of the Boston Marathon, they
responded in record numbers. It was a day to remember in
Massachusetts and a day that the focus of the entire nation was
right here, in our own backyard. There were many objectives for
this year’s race and certainly primary among them was keeping
everyone safe and secure. In our business, we use multiple
metrics to gage outcome or performance. They include such
things as staffing requirements, equipment utilization, associated
costs, arrests made, and so forth. An important objective that
everyone shared– second only to safety – was ensuring that
the traditional atmosphere of celebration that we have come to
cherish on Marathon Monday remained intact. In anticipation
of this year’s Marathon, cynics and detractors often suggested
that government would turn this into an encampment or that
law enforcement officials would simply prefer that everyone just
stayed home. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
In an effort to reassure the community, our department went
to both mainstream media and social media on a daily basis to
encourage the attendance of spectators --especially families
-- who traditionally turn out to support and cheer runners.
Certainly there would be some added inconvenience with
security screening, but not to the extent that it would suppress
or taint the atmosphere and spirit of the day.
Public perception and confidence is a critical element of public
safety and security. Our objective was to make the Boston
Marathon feel safer, but not at the expense of overwhelming
participants and spectators with overbearing restrictions. We are
like umpires at a baseball game: it’s important to the outcome
that we are there, but no one is coming out to see the umpires.
The fact that there was so little criticism of the overall security
provisions and so much attention focused on the weather, the
participants, and the enjoyment of the masses may be the best
review we could have ever desired. I want to express my sincere
gratitude to all of you for the tremendous effort you put forth in
making this a safe and successful day for our state.
Social Media Growth
As you hopefully saw last month, the department announced
the release of the Massachusetts State Police “App,” the next
evolution in our expanding social media offerings. The MSP App
allows the department to place all of its social media offerings
in one easily accessible place for subscribers. This means that
Twitter, Facebook, blogs and alerts can all be accessed from
one click. We also added several new features including a “tip”
and “photos” line that allows subscribers to forward tips or
photographs directly to the Commonwealth Fusion Center.
Another new offering within the app is an exciting new feature
involving the creation of a “geo-fence.” The geo-fence helps us
provide notifications to specific geographical areas of the state
where critical incidents may be occurring and to notify the public
(those that subscribe to the app) of such things as traffic delays,
spills, disasters, or areas to avoid. When a subscriber enters an
alerted area, they receive a notification and general information
concerning an ongoing event that may impact movement or
travel. While still in its early stages of deployment, I anticipate
that we will soon be using this new feature in conjunction with
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our Situational Awareness Messaging (SAMs) that originate
in our Troop Duty Offices. Imagine the utility of a service that
notifies the public of a crash or spill on a specific roadway that
may be avoided by an alternative route or delayed departure.
All of these offerings and initiatives are intended to provide
more transparency, engage the public, and build relationships
that strengthen public safety.
In another social media development, I am delighted to
announce that Ms. Lauri Stevens of LAWS Communications,
has been awarded a consultant contract to work with the
MSP in further development of our social media strategy
and providing additional training. Lauri is a highly regarded
international consultant, based here in Massachusetts, who has
worked exclusively with law enforcement in advancing social
media policy and strategies. Among Lauri’s largest clients are
the Toronto Police Service, Bellevue (WA) Police and the Dallas
Police Department, three of the most progressive users of law
enforcement social media in North America. Lauri is quite excited
to work with the Massachusetts State Police, her first state police
client, and we’re very fortunate to have her on board. I envision
Lauri’s input will push the MSP to a whole new tier of leadership
in the area of social media, particularly in connecting with our
communities and individual citizens. We’re getting better at this
every day and Lauri is going to assist us in now taking this “up
a notch.” Welcome aboard Lauri!
for the BAA, bringing volunteers from across the job and the
community to State Police Headquarters to assist with that
monumental task. Billy coordinates his cadre of “striders” Troopers and police officers from the Northeast and beyond.
Few know how devoted he has been in getting veterans – many
disabled -- as well as active military to run the race as a gesture of
honoring their service. Billy is a cancer survivor and among his
commitments is his devotion to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute
and to “Cops for Kids with Cancer.” As a member of the 59th
Recruit Training Troop, this is Billy’s 40th year of service with the
Massachusetts State Police, itself quite an accomplishment. The
truth is, if you’ve been a part of this department from 1974 to
today, active or retired, sworn or civilian, you know Billy Coulter
or he’s crossed your path at one time or another. On May 9th
we’ll welcome the 81st Recruit Training Troop to our State Police
family. Part of my message that day will be telling them of the
enormous responsibility and the endless opportunities that
will exist for them to be “difference makers” in the lives of the
people they encounter. What better example do I have than
Billy Coulter?
Respectfully,
Colonel Timothy P. Alben
Superintendent
Massachusetts State Police
Billy Coulter
Inside of the MSP, it’s impossible to think about the Boston
Marathon without thinking of Detective Lieutenant Billy
Coulter. Billy and the Marathon, to us, are inseparable. My
first memory of Billy is when he came to lecture during my
recruit training in 1983. At that time, Billy was training for
the nationally acclaimed “Ironman” competition in Hawaii, an
event in which he competed for a number of years. Over the
course of his career, Billy has competed in over 100 marathons
across the country, each time representing the best of the
Massachusetts State Police. Beyond his own participation,
each year Billy organizes the registration envelope stuffing
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Feature
New Trooper
Walks
Proudly
In His Father’s Footsteps
Submitted by Trooper Reid E. Bagley, Office of Media Relations
On May 9, 2014, the halls of New Braintree will become just
a little bit quieter -- actually, much quieter. While the busy
training schedule at the State Police Academy will continue
through summer vacations and into the snows of next winter,
the 174 graduates of the 81st Recruit Training Troop (RTT) will
soon be out patrolling the roads of the Commonwealth. No
more “Hurry up trainees, hurry up!” no more “Food smells great,
I can’t wait!” and no more, “Discipline is, the instant willingness
to obey orders, respect for authority, and self reliance,” although
that last one will likely creep into their thoughts even thirty years
from now.
Just prior to graduation, I had the opportunity to speak with
Trainee, soon-to-be Trooper, Stephen Weddleton. He is the son
of Sergeant Doug Weddleton, who tragically lost his life on
duty when he was struck by a drunk driver on June 18, 2010
after stopping a second drunk driver that had driven around
barricades and into his detail setup.
During a recent evening in New Braintree, Trainee Weddleton
gave up some of his very limited personal time in order to
answer a few questions about his experiences so far with
Massachusetts State Police.
I CHOSE THE STATE POLICE FOR TWO MAIN
REASONS. FIRST AND FOREMOST, I WANT
TO FOLLOW IN MY FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS,
CONTINUING HIS LEGACY, WHILE AT THE SAME
TIME BUILDING ONE OF MY OWN.
Q: Why did you choose the Massachusetts State Police for
a career? What made you want to be a trooper?
A: I chose the State Police for two main reasons. First and
foremost, I want to follow in my father’s footsteps, continuing
his legacy, while at the same time building one of my own.
I remember as a kid seeing my father come home in his
cruiser, and thinking how cool his job seemed. Secondly,
I really appreciate the deep rooted tradition of the job,
coupled with the wide range of opportunities for growth and
advancement.
Q: What did you do for work before coming to the
Academy?
A: I worked for Northeast Electrical Distributors in Canton
and Brockton for eleven years, starting out part time in the
warehouse. After graduating from college, I was hired full
time as a buyer, and ultimately promoted to project manager,
shortly after my father passed away. The promotion from
the warehouse to purchasing prompted my father to start
referring to me as “the executive” around the house, so my second promotion to project manager, after so much hard
work, held even more meaning to me. While the job was
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great, I was looking for something more.
Q: Was there anything in your past job that reinforced to you
that you were on the right track?
A: I had not really considered policing as a career until shortly
before my father passed away. He had encouraged me to
take the test in 2009 after I told him that I was becoming
increasingly dissatisfied with my current job and that I wanted
to do more. It wasn’t until police week in 2011, when my
father’s name was added to the wall in DC that I truly knew this
was the career for me. I was amazed by the brotherhood and
camaraderie, and the sheer number of people that were there
in support of my family and the others who had loved ones
being added that same year. I knew then that I wanted to be
part of something bigger than myself and I consider myself
very fortunate for the opportunity I now have.
Q: Do you remember your father talking about being a
trooper?
A: I remember him talking about the cases he had during
his many years in Ballistics. While he always left out many of
the details, we would all listen intently during “church”. For
us, church was held nightly around the dinner table where
everyone talked about their day. He told us once about a car
that had sped by him and then failed to stop. Once it stopped
the operator said that her reason for failing to stop was because
she thought he was driving a station wagon with a ski rack and
not a police car. While on its face I know that probably doesn’t
sound very funny, the way he told it, he had us all laughing.
He also never had a shortage of stories about the colorful
characters that he encountered during details at Gillette
Stadium.
Q: What is your fondest memory of your father?
A: I have so many. Whenever he wasn’t working, he was all
about his family. He really loved the simple things in life, like
watching sports, cutting the grass and walking the dog. So
many of my memories of him revolve around things like that.
Just a few weeks before he passed away, on his birthday, he and
I got to see the Celtics win Game 6 of the Eastern Conference
Finals. The memory of that night will always stick with me.
Q: What does your family think of your choice to become a
trooper?
A: Their reaction was very positive. I thought they might have
been reluctant, but they have been very supportive throughout
the whole process. My mother has always been encouraging,
and she claims that she never has any doubts that I can get
through it. She has continually reassured me, having gone
through this process with my dad, and now with me. She even
checks in on my girlfriend during the week, as she knows how
hard it is to have someone away at the Academy. My girlfriend
has been great too, and I don’t think I could have made it this
far without her support, from laundry, to errands, to dinner on
Sunday nights and everything in between. Her family has been
great as well, and my brothers check in every weekend to see
how things are going at the Academy.
Q: What from the past twenty-three weeks stands out most
to you?
A: I got the chills during, I think it was, Week 10, when we
were marching and Senior Drill started us out singing our first
cadence. It just reinforced to me the nature of the brotherhood
and camaraderie that I knew would be part of this job. A
close second was listening to Trooper Dumont talk about his
response to the Watertown incident last year. It will really stick
with me, hearing the details of that night. Then there are the
things I want to forget as well, at least for now. During evening
chow one night early in the training, I made the critical mistake
of taking a piece of pumpkin pie. Trooper Comeau was quick to
advise me of my oversight.
Q: What was your best moment during training, prior to your
anticipated graduation?
A: I think it would have to be seeing my improvement during
our most recent physical fitness test. I was very proud of how
my level of fitness has improved since our first test at the start
of the program.
Q: Was there any moment leading up to the start of the
Academy or over the past twenty-three weeks that made you
specifically think of your father?
A: I think about him every day, but I would have to say that the
most significant time had to be the night before Day 1. I had
just finished packing my green sea bag, and when I slung it
over my shoulder, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. It
immediately made me think about what must have been going
through his head the night before the 65th RTT started.
Q: What, ultimately, would you like to do on the State Police?
A: In time, I would like to be part of the D-Troop Community
Action Team. I grew up in Brockton and I think it would be
great to help make a positive impact on the community where
I grew up.
Q: What advice would you give to someone before coming to
the State Police Academy?
A: You can not come in here right off the couch. You definitely
have to be in good shape. You also need to be one-hundred
percent committed, with no outside distractions. This is just
too challenging if your mind is somewhere else.
Q: Anything you want to add?
A: It was interesting to me to think that my father and I both
went through our academies at the same time of year. We were
both winter classes, with his running from December of 1982,
through May of 1983. I am going to be graduating 31 years
later, within only a few days of when he took the Oath of Office.
I would like to extend my personal thanks to Trainee Weddleton for
agreeing to be interviewed, and to offer the sincere thanks of his
extended Massachusetts State Police family for sharing his story.
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Profile
Internship Coordinator Matches Students, Opportunities
of the internship program is to
provide college students with an
opportunity to obtain practical
work experience in a structured
environment that directly relates
to their area of study. The program
has been quite successful and
has hosted students from over
41 participating colleges and
universities.
In order to be eligible to participate in the program, students
must be actively enrolled in a college or university and be able to
receive college credits for the internship.
O
Orphia Quadros has been an employee
of the Department for the past nineteen
years and serves as Coordinator for
Recruitment and the Student Internship
Program. Orphia conducts on-going
recruitment activities to secure qualified
applicants for civilian vacancies and
future trooper exams.
Orphia’s additional responsibilities include
providing assistance to returning sworn
members. She has been designated by
the Secretary of State as a commissioner
to qualify public officers and administers
the re-enlistment oath to sworn members
on an as-needed basis.
The Department has sponsored a
formal student internship program
for over sixteen years.
The purpose
Additionally, Orphia is currently
working on expanding the
student internship program by
collaborating with the Governor’s
Office in Western Massachusetts
via its intra-agency internship
program. The State Police will
join fellow state agencies such as the
Department of Revenue, the Department
of Mental Health, the Department of
Housing and Community Development,
and the Department of Environmental
Protection in hosting summer interns.
There are currently twenty-two student
interns placed at various MSP facilities
for the current semester. A total of
132 Student Internship applications
were processed for the 2013 academic
year; eighty students were placed at
various MSP locations. Previous student
internship placement sites include: the
Office of the Superintendent, the Division
of Field Services, the Commonwealth
Fusion Center, Media Relations, SP
Northampton, the Legal Section, the Fire
& Explosion Investigation Section, the
Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section,
and the Worcester SPDU.
Orphia credits the continued success of
the program to the commitment of the
sworn members who have consistently
supported the internship program by
hosting interns in their units over the
years, including Sergeant Blake Gilmore
of the Underwater Recovery Unit;
Trooper Kevin Kennedy at the Academy;
Lieutenant Paul Zipper at State Police
Newbury Barracks, and Detective
Lieutenant Debra De Rise when she was
at State Police Concord.
The Internship Program is an effective
long-term recruitment tool; a few
former interns are now Troopers! These
individuals had the opportunity to obtain
practical experience which solidified
their goal and commitment in pursuing
a career in law enforcement. Orphia
said that this was further reinforced
recently when she attended a career fair
at Bay State College in Boston. She was
approached by a former intern who is
currently employed by the Essex County
Sheriff’s Department while he patiently
waits to be contacted by the Department
for future employment. He is currently
on the eligibility list from the 2013 Exam
and wanted to get some ideas about
what he could do in the meantime to
further enhance his chances of becoming
a Trooper.
The student internship program operates
year round. Please feel free to contact
Orphia Quadros at (508) 820-2297 to learn
more about the program or to request an
application.
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Above and Beyond
Troopers Lauded for Work on and Off the Job
T
Trooper George N. Katsarakes is a proud
member of the 72nd RTT presently assigned to State Police Newbury A-2.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his professionalism, dedication,
and commitment in every assignment.
In his present assignment, he is one of
the most productive members, educating motorists and enforcing motor vehicle laws in an effort to reduce crashes
and make our roadways safer.
His commitment and dedication do not
stop on the road, however. Over the past
several years, Trooper Katsarakes has represented the Department in many events
in the community. As a result of his efforts, Trooper Katsarakes was honored by
Peabody Mayor Edward Bettencourt for
his contributions to the “We are America,
United We Stand” event.
In addition, Trooper Katsarakes’ abilities
were recognized by members of the
Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church
I
In November of 2012, Trooper Sean
Barry of State Police Framingham H-2
took a lead role assisting the homeless
who were spending their nights in the
Newton Rest Area on Route 128.
Trooper Barry established a positive
relationship with them and listened to
their heart wrenching stories describing
what led to their current situation.
Trooper Barry assured them that
personnel assigned to H-2 would be
available to assist and would perform
nightly checks on their well-being.
During his interactions with these
individuals, he learned that an individual
was scamming them out of what little
they had left. Trooper Barry vowed to
bring this person to justice. Armed with
minimal information, Trooper Barry was
able to positively identify the man who
was exploiting these most vulnerable
citizens.
Trooper Barry forwarded the information
Men’s Club; he was elected to their Board
of Directors. In his capacity on the board,
his leadership and organizational skills
have been instrumental in organizing numerous fund raisers, which have allowed
the Men’s Club to make a commitment in
the community by funding several youth
sporting events and establishing scholarships for participants.
It doesn’t end there. Trooper Katsarakes
has attended several local elementary
schools as a guest reader, presenting
information about the Department and
allowing the students an opportunity
to get insight to the duties of a police
officer. He has become proficient in sign
language -- which has contributed to
his duties as a State Trooper -- but has
also contributed to his participation and
involvement in the Special Olympics (at
right).
sion in his community. Unselfishly donating his time,
knowledge,
and effort to so
many worthy
causes, he has
clearly demonstrated his
professionalism
and dedication to serve
the Commonwealth.
For his outstanding service, Trooper Katsarakes will
receive a Division Commander’s Commendation at an upcoming ceremony.
George has most definitely elevated the
standing of the law enforcement profes-
to all SP Framingham personnel and
local communities, including information
that the man was wanted for felonies by
Barnstable PD.
In addition, Trooper Barry gathered
information about temporary shelters
in the area; he also provided the
homeless people information about
obtaining winter clothing and seasonal
job opportunities. This information was
disseminated in English and Spanish and
posted within the Newton Rest Area.
Six months after commencing his
investigation into the scam artist, Trooper
Barry learned that he had been arrested
by Wellesley PD.
Trooper Barry’s actions greatly enhanced
the image of the Massachusetts State
Police. His actions clearly distinguish
him as a committed, caring individual
concerned with the welfare and wellbeing of the less fortunate. Trooper
Barry’s actions clearly demonstrate
the moral character and integrity he
possesses. He has definitely elevated
the standing of the law enforcement
profession in the community.
For his efforts, Trooper Barry shall receive
a Division Commander’s Commendation
at an upcoming ceremony.
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GRATEFUL
Commander of the Division of Standards and Training
thanks Academy Staff, supporters of trainees
as 81st RTT graduation approaches
By Lieutenant Colonel Sharon S. Costine
If someone asked me how lucky a person I feel I am my answer
would have to be, “I’m the luckiest person in the world.” As the
Commanding Officer of the Division of Standards and Training I
have the privilege and honor of overseeing the Massachusetts
State Police Academy and its recruit classes. My first MSP recruit
class was the 80th Recruit Training Troop (R.T.T.). This was the
largest State Police Recruit class, graduating 208 Troopers on
March 9, 2012.
The success of a recruit class begins long before day one of the
Academy when trainees get to meet their drill instructors for the
first time and it does not end on graduation day. The success
of any RTT hinges on the people that assist the trainee in his or
her journey to graduation day and beyond. These people also
include the trainee’s family and friends.
Prior to a trainee being appointed to a recruit class, the selection
process starts many months in advance and involves a very
comprehensive and competitive process. This could not be
achieved without the hard work and dedication of so many
department members. It begins with Mr. John F. Flynn, Division
Commander of Administrative Services and his dedicated staff
of both sworn and civilian members. His staff coordinates
medical appointments, psychological screening of candidates,
physical fitness testing, scheduling and assessments of oral
boards, uniform fittings, and answers a host of questions from
excited potential candidates. The Supply, Fleet and Armorer’s
Sections all play important roles in preparing the equipment
needed for the recruit training program. The Certification Unit,
with assistance from the Division of Investigative Services,
conducted over 400 background investigations to ensure that
only applicants who met our stringent qualifications were
recommended for appointment to the 81st R.T.T.
Major Kevin Butler, Deputy Division Commander of the
Division of Standards and Training, Academy Commandant
Captain Robert McGrath, Lieutenant Steven Bedard, Lieutenant
Michael Imelio, and the 81st R.T.T. Academy Staff are, without
question, the most highly committed and dedicated group
of individuals. The Academy Staff consists of members who
were transferred from other divisions to assist with the recruit
class as well as department adjunct instructors. They are
passionate about making sure that only the most highly trained
professionals graduate from this very rigorous and demanding
program. Although there are many different units such as the
Drill & Ceremonial Unit, Medical Unit, Firearms Training Unit,
Driver Training Unit, Fitness Unit, Defensive Tactics Unit, and
Curriculum Unit, they all work together as one integrated team
to ensure that our fundamental training values of Public service,
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Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Equality are upheld. The
Academy atmosphere is designed to develop teamwork, build
esprit de corps, and help trainees achieve a successful career as
a Massachusetts State Trooper. The staff worked long hard days
and gave up precious time with their own families due to their
unwavering commitment to the 81st R.T.T. The civilian support
staff at the Academy is just as much a part of the success of a
recruit class as the sworn staff. With the extreme weather we
had this winter, Mr. Greg Dwelly and his facilities staff really had
their hands full trying to ensure a safe training environment.
Their assistance to the staff and trainees was phenomenal
and we could not have made it through the winter without all
their assistance. Our civilian support staff, consisting of Mrs.
Maryfrances Harper, Ms. Julie Tondera, and Ms. Shelley Soltys
have truly been the most valuable and supportive members
of the team. They are the wizards behind the curtain and
perform amazing work! Mark Chamberlain and his culinary staff
were “second to none,” feeding 174 recruits and the staff three
nutritious meals every day.
We had additional people help us in our journey to May 9th, such
as the Eagle Hill School in Hardwick, Attorney John Scheft, the
Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation,
and Mr. James Moughan at the DCU Center.
Soon, members of the 81st R.T.T. will graduate and transfer to the
Division of Field Services. They will be taught by another team
of highly dedicated and truly motivated men and women of the
Massachusetts State Police -- their Field Training Officers.
I am extremely grateful for all the support given to me during this
class from the Academy Staff, fellow Division Commanders and
their staff, Deputy Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel James
M. Hanafin, and Colonel Timothy P. Alben. I wish the graduating
members of the 81st Recruit Training Troop much success, health,
and happiness. I truly hope each and every member feels that
they are “the luckiest person in the world” as they begin their
career as a Massachusetts State Trooper.
God speed and God bless.
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Studying Human Behavior to Thwart Terrorism
On March 3rd, sixteen members of the
Massachusetts State Police travelled
to New York City to train with NYPD’s
Counterterrorism Unit. Over the next three
days, sergeants and troopers assigned to
the Division of Investigative Services (DIS),
Troop “F,” and the State Police Academy
were trained in the NYPD’s Behavioral
Observation and Suspicious Activity
Recognition (BOSAR) course.
Topics
included observational screening methods
and techniques, indicators of terrorist
activity, recognizing unspoken emotions,
understanding the hidden messages
of body language, detecting hostile
intent, and the operational mindset. The
course is designed to improve a student’s
observational skills and ability to detect
behavior in an individual that may indicate
that s/he is about to engage in hostile or
criminal activity.
On day three, MSP personnel were loaded
into vans and transported to New York’s
Times Square for a chance to put their skills
to work. Every day, more than 330,000
people pass through Times Square. The
students observed the crowd in an effort to
locate undercover NYPD officers that were
acting as role players. Several of these
role players were exhibiting behaviors
that could be interpreted as hostile. One
of the role players was acting as a terrorist
conducting surveillance, documenting
the location of security cameras, a
police sub-station, police patrols, and
other security measures. Once the role
players were identified, an instructor was
contacted to confirm that the individual
was, in fact, a role player. The role players
were then approached and interviewed.
The students identified the role players as
well as several other subjects exhibiting
suspicious behavior.
The NYPD Counterterrorism Unit uses
BOSAR trained officers to conduct
surveillance prior to large events such as
the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times
Square. Officers are deployed in plain
clothes, accompanied by contact teams
that are dressed in uniform. The BOSAR
trained officers identify individuals that are
exhibiting hostile or suspicious behavior;
the uniformed officers then approach
the subject and have conversation. If no
criminal activity is found, a record of the
contact is made and further investigation is
conducted if needed. If a subject is found to
have hostile intentions, appropriate action
is taken. These officers are deployed in the
days and weeks leading up to an event as
well as on the day of the event. The goal of
the program is to prevent attacks on large
events by identifying suspects who might
be planning attacks as well as identifying
individuals with hostile intentions at the
event itself.
The NYPD also provided assistance in
developing a two day training course
designed to train and certify Massachusetts
law enforcement personnel in (BOSAR).
They provided course materials, power
point presentations, and expertise,
sending four of their instructors to
Massachusetts for a week to help get the
training sessions off the ground.
Over the weeks leading to the Boston
Marathon, several two day training
sessions were held. The first day of training
was held at the Natick Police Department.
The second day was a practical exercise
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·10
held at Logan International Airport.
Troopers, college interns, federal agents,
and civilian members of the Fusion
Center acted as role players. Students
were tasked with observing the crowd
in the airport terminals and identify any
suspicious behavior. The students then
conferred with an instructor who gave
them permission to interact with the role
players. To date, more than one hundred
police officers from the towns along the
marathon route have been certified in
BOSAR. In addition, several troopers and
federal agents were trained prior to the
Marathon.
The instructors that have worked many
hours to make this program a success
are Sergeant Mark Lynch, VFAS; Sergeant
Mario Millet, Gang Unit; Sergeant Dan
Wells, Gang Unit; Trooper Mike Mazza,
SFMO; Sergeant Mike Peters, SFMO;
Sergeant Charlie Kane, Norfolk Detectives;
Sergeant Kevin O’Neil, Narcotics;
Sergeant Joe Masterson, VFAS; Trooper
Scott Cooper, Narcotics; Trooper Chuck
Luise, SPA; Trooper Carlos Rivera, VFAS;
Trooper Shawn Riley, Gang Unit; Sergeant
Kathy Sampson, Troop “F”; Trooper Steve
MacDonald, Troop “F”; Trooper Marque
Fraser, Troop “F”; and Trooper Brian Tully,
Norfolk Detectives.
Coaches and Boots
FTOs Trained, Ready to Go
In March and April, Field Training Officer
(FTO) training took place at the State
Police Academy in New Braintree. Over
250 members from the Division of Field
Services attended the training. The field
training for the 81st RTT (commonly
referred to as break-in) will commence
on May 11, 2014. The new troopers will
assume solo patrol on August 2, 2014.
Colonel Alben addressed each FTO
training class. He thanked the members
that were willing to step up and take on
this difficult and often unappreciated
assignment. Colonel Alben spoke about
every trooper’s memory of his or her own
FTOs and the knowledge new troopers
obtain during their first few months on
the job. He reminded everyone that
being remembered as “a good break-in
coach” is a true honor.
generated by the new member.
The binder was added to the field
training program for several reasons.
One was to give the “boot” trooper some
responsibility for the documentation of
his/her own performance. The binder
also allows any FTO or supervisor to
obtain an accurate assessment of a new
trooper’s performance at any stage of his/
her break-in.
Field Training Officers will document
“boot” troopers’ performance on a daily
basis using the FAST (FTO Assessment)
program. A new feature for the 81st RTT
will be the requirement that the “boot”
trooper maintains a binder in which s/he
will document his/her station, shift, patrol
assignment, starting and ending mileage,
arrests made, summonses written,
accidents covered, citations written,
investigations assigned, etc. There will
also be a section for the new trooper to
describe in his/her own words a summary
of the shift’s events. The binder will also
include progress reports completed by
the FTO and a copy of every police report
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·11
Management Training remains a priority for the Massachusetts State Police as tomorrow’s leaders are given an opportunity to learn and grow
Life at the
FBI NA
Getting selected is only the
first of the many challenges
that await at the FBI National
Academy
I
I was truly humbled and honored when
selected by the Department and approved
by the FBI to attend the 256th Session
of the FBI National Academy (FBI NA) at
Quantico, Virginia. It was my pleasure to
represent the agency’s members, history,
and traditions.
In existence since 1972, the FBI National
Academy is a ten week law enforcement
leadership program that develops and
enhances the skills of police leaders so
that they might better lead and manage
their agencies. The 256th Session of
the FBI NA represented twenty-three
foreign countries, forty-eight states,
four branches of military police, and 221
individual federal, national, state, county,
tribal, and municipal agencies. Amazingly
enough, whether our department was as
large as New York City, with 37,000 sworn
officers, or as small as ten sworn members,
we all had similar issues, concerns, and
experiences.
The program is academically intense.
All students are required to take five
undergraduate or graduate level courses
as well as a physical fitness class. All
of the courses are accredited by the
University of Virginia and require writing
assignments, exams, and presentations.
Some of the classes are more vocational
in nature while others are extremely
academic and intellectual. The courses
available range from classes dealing in
topics such as officer involved shootings
and gang investigations to leadership
and management courses.
The incredible thing about the classroom
experience is that we learned as much,
if not more, from each other as we did
from the professors and instructors.
The sharing of ideas, practices, policies,
procedures, and what worked and did
not work was strongly encouraged and
extremely enlightening. As an example,
I was home from the NA for less than
a week when I got an e-mail from a
classmate from the Gulf Shores, Alabama
Police Department asking if I could share
our pursuit policy and pursuit evaluation
form so he “didn’t have to re-invent the
wheel.”
While the academic portion of the
program is important, the FBI NA also
stresses the importance of fitness in the
enforcement profession. Students attend
physical education at least four times
each week in two hour blocks. The first
part of the block is spent in the classroom
learning about everything from anatomy
and physiology and exercise techniques to
nutrition and vitamins and supplements.
The second portion of the class is always
spent in the gym or on the track and field.
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·12
I learned about and employed exercise
techniques that truly pushed me to my
limit. I also used muscles that I forgot I
had or never knew existed.
The typical day at the NA runs from
0800-1700 and includes classes and two
hours of physical training. However,
on every Wednesday morning all
students participate in the weekly fitness
challenge. Each weekly challenge is
named for a significant event or character
from the Wizard of Oz (I have no idea
why) and is designed to prepare students
for the culminating fitness event.
Affectionately known as the Yellow Brick
Road, the six mile, off road, hilly, muddy,
thickly wooded, and wet obstacle course
is somewhat treacherous and did leave
some of our classmates with broken
extremities and broken spirits. If a
student finishes in the requisite time, s/he
receives a symbolic yellow brick with the
session number embossed on the front.
My yellow brick is proudly displayed in
my office.
Equally as important as academics and
fitness are the networking opportunities
that are created by bringing an eclectic
group of law enforcement professionals
together. The classes, PT, and social
activities helped to create incredibly
strong bonds between classmates that
will last a lifetime and cross town, city,
county, state, national, and international
boundaries and jurisdictions. As a result
of this program, members of my FBI NA
session now have friends and professional
contacts in law enforcement agencies
across the globe. It was often said while at
the NA, “If you need something, anything,
from anywhere in the world, reach out
to a brother or sister National Academy
graduate and they are sure to help you.” I
already know this to be the truth.
Above: yellow brick proudly displayed in Captain Jones’s office at DHQ.
Previous page: Captain Jones receiving diploma from FBI Director James Comey
Submitted by Captain Jim Jones,
Troop “D”
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.
-John F. Kennedy
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·13
Scenes from Marathon Monday
Old School,
New Plans
Mounted Unit
Spreads Out with Daily Mobile Patrol
The State Police Mounted Unit has had a busy spring, with Saint
Patrick’s Day parades in Lawrence and South Boston, Patriots’
Day Parade in Concord, and upcoming Memorial Day parades in
Bellingham and Hamilton. The unit continues to participate in
monthly multi-agency mounted training with agencies from all
over New England. The unit took advantage of the nice weather
to work on search and rescue at Hopkinton State Park and was
then put into action that week helping with a search in Rockport.
The unit stood tall with other mounted units at the funeral for
Officer Maloney from Plymouth. As the snow melted, the unit
deployed patrols in Troops A, C, and H. Some of these patrols
included Blue Hills Reservation, Castle Island, the Esplanade,
Great Brook in Carlisle, Revere Beach, the Bradley Palmer State
Forest, Hopkinton State Park, Salisbury Beach, the Sheepfold/
Middlesex Fells, Walden Pond, Douglas State Forest, Maudslay
State Park in Newburyport, and the Breakheart Reservation.
With the summer approaching, the unit will deploy troopers and
horses to Walden Pond in Concord and Salisbury Beach, two of
the Commonwealth’s most popular summertime destinations.
Both of these parks have stables within the DCR property; the
troopers report to the stable in the morning to prepare for a day
of patrolling. While patrolling the parks the officers will enforce
DCR rules and regulations, local ordinances, and Massachusetts
General Laws. The mounted unit will assist with missing
children, traffic control, medical issues, calls for service, and are
also a valuable public relations tool.
This year -- for the first time ever -- a mobile patrol will deploy
daily from Mounted Unit Command in Acton. This patrol will
work in State Parks in all four corners of the Commonwealth.
Additionally, the unit will be providing support to the July 4th
festivities on the Esplanade and soccer games and concerts at
Gillette Stadium throughout the summer.
Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride,
Friendship without envy,
Or beauty without vanity?
Here, where grace is served with muscle
And strength by gentleness confined
He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent.
There is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
-Ronald Duncan, “The Horse,” 1954
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·16
Cops Running for Kids
A
April 21, 2014 marked the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.
In addition to providing event security, the Massachusetts State
Police also put together a team of runners. The team consisted
of sixty-seven runners (fifty-eight sworn, three civilian, and
seven retired).
Considering the events of last year’s marathon, the team
decided to help others and do something special with the
MSP Boston Marathon program. After some thought, the team
chose to raise money for Cops For Kids With Cancer (CFKWC),
a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
CFKWC is a charity that gives money directly to families who are
dealing with the challenges of having a child sick with cancer.
The volunteer board of directors consists primarily of police
officers who want families to feel the positive reinforcement that
someone else cares. These families are each awarded $5,000 to
help relieve the stress of financial burdens and hopefully put a
small smile on their face. Cops For Kids With Cancer does not
have salaries or expense accounts; all monies are returned to the
families in need.
In 2013, Cops For Kids With Cancer raised approximately
$270,000. With those donations, Cops For Kids With Cancer
helped out fifty-four families who had financial problems as a
result of a very sick, cancer stricken child. Most of these families
were referred to Cops For Kids With Cancer by social workers in
local hospitals.
The State Police team has set a goal of $75,000. It is not too
late to donate. In the next month, Detective Lieutenant William
Coulter will be coordinating two simultaneous fundraisers. One
will be in the Boston area headed up by Detective Lieutenant
William Coulter and Sergeant Anna Brooks; the other event
will be in the Springfield area, headed up by Sergeant Ronnie
Gibbons and Springfield Court Officer Nick DeAngelis.
Please see www.copsforkidswithcancer.org for more details.
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·17
THE
Family
Business
Joining the Massachusetts State Police means joining a family -- a family that always looks out for each other through tough
times on and off the job. Twenty members of the 81st RTT know this already, as they are not only joining the greater MSP family
but also joining family members on the MSP.
Below is a list of members of the 81st with relatives who proudly wear or have worn the French and Electric Blue.
ROBERT
BERRENA
Trooper Gregory Denys, Step-Brother, Active
BRIAN
BOIKE
Captain Samuel Boike, Uncle, Active
Detective Lieutenant Samuel Boike, Grandfather, Retired
Sergeant Joseph Boike, Father, Active
MICHAEL
BROWN
Trooper Gregory Furtado, Cousin, Active
SOBON
BUTH
Trooper Sabay Andrew Buth, Brother, Active
MICHAEL
COFLESKY
Trooper John Coflesky, Father, Retired
MICHAEL
COMMANE
Trooper Brendan Finn, Cousin, Active
SHEILA
COOPER
Trooper Scott Cooper, Husband, Active
ROBERT
CURTIS
Trooper Paul Loud, Uncle, Retired
RYAN
CZEPIEL
Sergeant Jeffrey McDonald, Cousin, Active
Trooper Scott McDonald, Cousin, Active
MARK
DELANEY
Colonel Mark F. Delaney, Father, Retired
FRANCIS
DUCHARME
Trooper Francis K. Ducharme, Father, Retired
STEPHEN
DURANT
Detective Lieutenant Thomas G. Quin, Uncle, Active
MATTHEW
GREANEY
Detective Lieutenant Paul Greaney, Uncle, Deceased
DANIEL
HANAFIN
Lieutenant Colonel James Hanafin, Father, Active
Lieutenant Chuck Hanafin, Uncle, Retired
Trooper John Hanafin, Uncle, Retired
STEVEN
HANAFIN
Lieutenant Colonel James Hanafin, Father, Active
Lieutenant Chuck Hanafin, Uncle, Retired
Trooper John Hanafin, Uncle, Retired
ROBERT
HOLLAND
Lieutenant William Canty, Cousin, Retired
Trooper Matthew Routhier, Cousin, Active
MICHAEL
KENT
Trooper Seamus Kent, Brother, Active
JEREMY
LOCKWOOD
Trooper Timothy Wheaton, Cousin, Retired
JAMES
MACKAY
Trooper Timothy Burns, Wife’s Cousin, Active
ROBERT
MCCARTHY
Sergeant Robert “Judo” McCarthy, Father, Retired
GEOFFREY
MCKEON
Major RIchard McKeon, Father, Active
JOEL
NUNES
Trooper Daniel R. Nunes, Brother, Active
JEFFREY
NYE
Lieutenant Michael Lyver, Uncle, Active
Trooper Joshua Rucho, Cousin, Active
Trooper Stephen F. Howard, Uncle, Retired
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·18
PATRICK
O’KEEFE
Detective Lieutenant Barbara Bennett, Aunt, Retired
Sergeant Robert F. O’Keefe, Father, Retired
JASON
PIRES
Trooper Danielle Pires, Cousin, Active
MATTHEW
POLINSKI
Sergeant Karen Frustaci, Cousin, Active
AMY
SHAUGHNESSY
Lieutenant Keith Deambrose, Uncle, Active
Trooper Kelly Deambrose, Aunt, Active
JOSEPH
SNIEZEK
Trooper Harvey Potter, Cousin, Retired
JORDAN
STEVERMAN
Trooper Jason Vital, Brother-In-Law, Active
MICHAEL
SULLIVAN
Trooper Jeffrey E. Sullivan, Brother, Active
JAMES
THOMPSON
Trooper Kathleen Prince, Sister-In-Law, Active
DAVID
WALCZAK
Trooper Ryan Walczak, Brother, Active
KEVIN
WALSH
Trooper Mark Walsh, Brother, Active
STEPHEN
WEDDLETON
Sergeant Douglas Weddleton, Father, Deceased
ZACHARY
WOOD
Trooper Ryan Dickinson, Brother-In-Law, Active
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·19
81st RTT
Nothing
Left
O
to Chance
Long before Day One, the Academy Staff
is working to ensure that MSP training
stays current, challenging
On Monday, December 2, 2013, 224
young men and women reported to the
State Police Academy in New Braintree
to begin a twenty-three week training
program designed to transform them
into Massachusetts State Troopers. They
all shared the same desire to wear the
French and Electric Blue but did not
yet possess the skills required to be a
Trooper. Some had a law enforcement
background, some had a law degree,
and some had no experience with law
enforcement whatsoever. For these
reasons, the training program designed to
transform these individuals from civilians
to Massachusetts State Troopers must be
all encompassing, building new Troopers
from the ground up.
The training program begins with
proposals identifying the suggested
courses of study and the number of hours
dedicated to each discipline being sent
to GHQ. Subject matter and the number
of hours dedicated to specific disciplines
change in response to trends within law
enforcement as well as in response to
current events. Once the curriculum is
finalized and approved, the scheduling
begins.
A team of Academy staff members then
begins the arduous task of identifying
and assigning instructors, scheduling and
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·20
reserving classrooms, venues, and equipment, finalizing lesson
plans, and developing an appropriate training philosophy.
Personnel are selected and temporary (TDY) assignments are
given, augmenting the full-time Academy staff. Supplies are
purchased and rooms are configured for use as temporary
classrooms or uniform distribution points.
The recruit training process actually begins with the training
of Academy staff. Training is in progress even before the new
recruits are brought through the front door. Academy staff
is educated on new adult learning concepts, the philosophy
of training, brush up on State Police Policies and Procedures,
and learn how the Academy operates. Training manuals are
written, revised, edited, and published. Orientation materials
are produced and the items trainees must bring on day one are
listed and distributed.
Finally, day one arrives and the new recruits are met by an
enthusiastic Academy staff who are ready to train them. The
training program is divided into three main components
or phases. Each phase builds upon the previous phase and
is designed to develop the character, competence, and
confidence required of a Massachusetts State Trooper. During
Phase I of training, the recruits are kept under the constant
eye of the Academy staff and are not afforded the latitude to
interpret assignments or directives. This is the developmental
phase of their training. The importance of following orders is
emphasized, and trainees are introduced to the concept of
chain-of-command. Team building strategies and problem
solving skills are developed during this phase of training.
During Phase II, the transitional phase, recruits are encouraged
to become more independent while still functioning under
the supervision of the Academy staff. Trainees learn to work
independently, yet remain part of a team. They learn to work
collaboratively with an increased sense of responsibility and
personal initiative. It is during this phase of training that the
round robin takes place. The round robin consists of several
weeks during which the recruit training troop is divided into
several study groups that rotate through various blocks of
training.
Typical blocks of study delivered during the
round robin are firearms training, the
emergency vehicle operator course (EVOC),
highway safety, defensive tactics, patrol
procedures, CPR, and the first
responder course. These classes are
delivered at various venues across the
Commonwealth, requiring the staff’s
vigilance to ensure the complete delivery
of all programs to all groups.
and begin to demonstrate qualities desired of a self-initiated,
confident, and competent Massachusetts State Trooper. During
Phase III, the applied patrol procedures or scenario based
training takes place.
Various methods of training are used as the class progresses
towards graduation.
Standard classrooms are used for
interactive discussions and testing sites, while auditoriumstyle seating is used for pure lecture delivery. The State Police
Academy partnered with Eagle Hill School in Hardwick for use
of their auditorium for lectures, their training tank (the school
calls it a pool) for water safety training, and their dining hall
where meals were provided for trainees and staff. Experiential
training techniques are used to increase the camaraderie and
esprit de corps among the troop. Scenario based training is
probably the most labor intensive training delivered to the RTT,
but it is by far the most enjoyable and realistic. During applied
patrol procedures (scenario based training), the trainees “go on
patrol” and are dispatched to at least fifteen calls for service per
shift. Each team of trainees is assigned an experienced Field
Training Officer (FTO) to accompany them during their shift. At
the conclusion of each scenario, the trainees, the FTO, and the
scenario facilitator discuss the trainee’s actions and decisions.
By the end of the training program, each trainee will have
participated in a minimum of seventy-five scenarios that are as
realistic as possible. It is fair to say that when the trainees go on
patrol for their first shift as a sworn member of the Department,
it will not be their first time experiencing the job.
Not all of the trainees who show up on day one graduate from
the training program. The Academy performance standards
are stringent and the trainees are constantly being tested and
evaluated. Trainees are subjected to four comprehensive written
examinations, as well as subject specific exams like highway
safety and first aid. Trainees must also be able to meet specific
proficiency standards in defensive tactics, patrol procedures,
and field sobriety testing. Also tested are skill sets critical to
being a Trooper such as firearms proficiency and emergency
vehicle driving skills. Trainees must meet or exceed the specific
performance requirements or are subject to removal from the
training program.
As of press time, there are 174 highly motivated, truly dedicated,
rough, tough, Massachusetts State Police Trainees still within
the 81st Recruit Training Troop. Their formal training will end on
the 9th of May when they attend the graduation ceremony and
officially take the Oath of Office and become sworn members
of the Department. After a well deserved weekend of rest and
relaxation, the next phase of their training begins with the start
of their field training program. Godspeed 81st RTT!
With the start of Phase III, trainees take
on a more autonomous role and take
responsibility for their actions. Trainees
are placed into positions of leadership
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·21
Dispatcher Honored for Lifesaving Call
O
On April 23, MSP Dispatcher Kevin Kilmain
was honored as a recipient of the 2013
State 911 Honors Award at Mechanics
Hall in Worcester.
On Sunday September 1, 2013 State Police
Dispatcher II Kevin Kilmain received a 911
call. In response to Kilmain’s greeting,
The caller stated that he did not have
any emergency and in fact had called
accidentally. This is a frequent occurrence
in our 911 centers due to the realities of
cellular communication. It is estimated
that twenty-five to thirty percent of all
inbound cellular calls may be “pocket dial”
or accidental calls. It is very common for
our dispatchers to hear the response,
“I dialed by mistake, I do not need any
help, sorry to bother you,” or something
to that affect. The procedure is then
to allow the caller to terminate the call
after assuring them that we are there if
they need us and to call back if they do.
Kilmain noticed something in this caller’s
voice which made him suspicious and
repeatedly questioned, “Are you sure
that you are okay? You sound like you
might be having a problem.” Eventually
the caller blurted out in response to the
questions, “I am going to kill myself!”
He had a specific plan, he explained to
Kilmain, which was to jump off a bridge
into the path of a tractor-trailer unit; he
further explained that he was in position
to do so in a wooded area near a state
highway.
The caller was confused and distraught
and lost his connection with Kilmain
several times; he then called back into the
911 center. As this was unfolding, Kilmain
and his colleagues were directing MSP
personnel to the area the call had come
from. Each time that the caller called
back into 911, he requested to speak
with Kilmain. At one point, Kilmain even
offered to drive to the caller’s location
and meet with him to make him feel
better. Kilmain’s empathy, compassion,
and interview skills throughout the call
kept the man on the line and talking
before rescuers arrived. Through Kevin’s
encouragement, the caller eventually
emerged from the wooded area he was
hiding in and surrendered himself to
MSP K-9 troopers. Dispatcher Kilmain’s
patience and professionalism helped
save the caller’s life and prevented a
tragedy. When Kilmain’s supervisor spoke
to him about what happened, Kilmain
stated that he did not feel he deserved
any special recognition for this call. His
supervisors strongly disagree!
Dispatcher Kilmain was born and raised
in West Roxbury and he graduated from
Catholic Memorial in 1991. He became
interested in law enforcement when he
attended the Student Trooper Program
at the State Police Academy. In 2000, he
was hired by the Boston Park Rangers,
gaining experience before obtaining
the State Police Dispatcher I position in
2001. In 2002, he was promoted to the
Dispatcher II position, taking on new
responsibilities and challenges as a shift
supervisor. Kilmain was the recipient of
the State 911 Honors Award in 2009. He is
currently assigned to the day shift at MSP
Operations in Framingham. Dispatcher
Kilmain lives in Dover, New Hampshire
with his wife Karah and their three
daughters.
French·and·electric·blue·May·2014·page·22
In Full Color…
Massachusetts state Police
coMMeMorative Book
– Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary –
Attention All Employees, Sworn & Civilian, Active & Retired:
Next year, 2015, will mark the 150th Anniversary of the MSP. To commemorate
this milestone event, the Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center
(MSPMLC) is working on a new, library quality, full-color, hardbound book that will
document the remarkable history of our department, and honor the men and women
who continue to protect both residents and visitors of the our beloved state.
We Need Your Help
To make the book as inclusive as possible, we are asking you to contribute by
sending in historic accounts or stories, photos and other materials for consideration.
Your contributions, together with the photos and historical data we are compiling, will
not only showcase the department as a whole, to include both active and retired. Watch
for additional information on when the publisher’s photographer will be on hand to take
professional, full-color personal portrait photographs.
Pictured is a sample cover for the MSP 150th
Anniversary Commemorative Book. Note: the
actual cover will feature the MSP seals stamped
Type or print your historic accounts or stories (1,000 word limit), including any in silver.
What You Need To Do
significant events in which you were a part, or of which you have a particularly moving
account. Send each submission to the publisher to be
about the Book
reviewed and considered for possible inclusion in the • Detailed history of the department from 1865-2015
book. In addition, you may submit any photographs • Full-color portrait photographs of all personnel–uniform, civilian & retired
that relate to your story or the department in general • Personal experience stories by active staff and retirees
(historic or current). Action photographs are preferred, • Past badges and patches, and past directors
but any interesting pictures should be submitted for • In Memoriam Tribute to MSP members killed in the line of duty
consideration. When sending photographs, please • Division and Unit histories
write your name, address and a caption on the back • Hundreds of historic and contemporary photos
explaining who and what is in the image and when • Roster of active and retired personnel
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highest calibre photo reproduction
after publication.
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Be a part of this historic project and reserve your copy
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$59.95. You must order now to assure you receive a copy.
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Questions? Contact Ron Guilmette at ltcrjg@aol.com
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Photographs & stories may also be submitted to
the front cover for only $84.95
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From the Field
Mapping the Marathon
GIS software and experts available through the Commonwealth
Fusion Center (CFC) helped Boston Marathon planners visualize the
area of responsibility and all assets operating within it. In a map of
this type, each agency and specialty is depicted by a unique symbol.
The final plans can be printed in different sizes or made available
digitally, making interpretation easier because the symbols can also
contain detailed information about each asset’s composition and
capabilities.
Aiding leaders in their efforts to secure massive events like the
Boston Marathon is just one example of how GIS experts at the CFC
are utilized. They are also regularly used to help visualize crime
data, assist in criminal investigations, and protect the nation’s critical
infrastructure.
The Tradition Continues
On Friday, April 11, 2014, Trooper John S. Darcy was appointed to
the Maine State Police. Trooper Darcy follows in the family footsteps
of his father, Connecticut State Police Major Michael B. Darcy (at left
in photo), his uncle, retired Massachusetts State Trooper Michael
E. Ferrick (at right in photo), and his great-grandfather, Lieutenant
Herman Ferrick who retired from the Waltham Police Department in
1971. Trooper Darcy’s appointment marks the fourth generation of
the family to serve as a police officer and the third generation to serve
as a member of a State Police agency. Congratulations and best of
luck to Trooper Darcy !
Seaport Community Meeting
In April, State Police Troop “F” and the Massport Police and Fire Departments held a public safety community meeting for the residents of the
Seaport District. Pictured above from left to right are Massport Police
Captain John Teehan, Massport Fire Assistant Chief, MSP Lieutenant
Rick Ball and MSP Captain Frank McGinn.
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From the Field
MSP App Launched
On April 6, Colonel Timothy P. Alben and the Massachusetts State Police
announced the release of our brand new smartphone application. At right,
Colonel Alben and Trooper Dustin Fitch address media representatives gathered
at GHQ. The app played a large role in informing the public about security at the
Boston Marathon.
To download:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mass-sp/
id852672176?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.
app_mastatepolice.layout
Answers the “How Low Can You Go” Question
On April 6, Trooper Scott Shea of State Police Sturbridge
stopped a vehicle on Route 131 in Sturbridge. The
operator was placed under arrest for receiving stolen
property (a dealer registration plate). The Trooper also
observed a large number of veteran flag holder/grave
markers, a Webster Fire Department grave marker, and a
Polish American flag holder inside the vehicle.
Trooper Shea continued to investigate the grave markers
with Officer Leonard Gevry of the Webster Police
Department. The officers learned that these grave markers
were taken from Saint Joseph’s Garden of Peace Cemetery
in Webster.
CARS Not Just for Crashes
Homicide investigations are often complex and while MSP
Detectives interview witnesses other members of the department
are usually hard at work reconstructing the scene from a forensic
perspective. At right, Sergeant Edward O’Hara of the Collision
Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS) uses GPS technology
to construct a minutely detailed map of a homicide scene in
Brockton.
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MSP Marathoners 2014
NAME
DUTY STATION
MARATHONS
TIME
PACE
Berkel, Brian
Berkshire DA’s
4
5:22:12
12:18
Blanchette, Michael
Hampden DA’s
Rookie
4:52:55
11:11
Breeding, Evan
AGO
8
3:54:55
08:58
Brown, Christopher
Charlton
16
6:01:51
13:49
Burke, Patrick
Middlesex DA’s
1
4:24:08
10:05
Burns, Peter
Logan
9
3:16:26
07:30
Carriere, Anthony
Danvers
4
4:01:49
09:14
Chiappini, Timothy
Framingham
1
3:57:24
09:04
Church, Robert
Springfield
1
3:56:11
09:00
Coker, David
Bourne
1
6:45:49
15:29
Collura, John
Athol
3
5:23:42
12:21
Coulter, William
GHQ DIS
110
5:16:14
12:04
Culver, Edward
Berkshire DA’s
9
4:42:42
10:47
Favuzza, Robert
GHQ
14
4:08:18
09:29
Fiorello, Michael
AGO
16
5:42:09
13:04
Fitzgerald, Gary
Hampden DA’s
21
5:37:19
12:52
Flynn, Joseph
Danvers
18
3:26:24
07:53
Gerhardt, Wayne
Logan
3
4:26:56
10:11
Gibbons, Ronald
Hampden DA
18
5:12:27
11:56
Gladu, Matthew
BHQ
5
3:53:16
08:54
Guerriero, Michael
HHQ Det
7
4:22:28
10:01
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Herman, Daniel
AGO’s
3
4:33:20
10:26
Hiorns, Bruce
BHQ
20
5:34:51
12:47
Iannelli, Matthew
Fusion Analyst - civ
Rookie
5:32:54
12:42
Jenkins, Dale
Gang Unit
3
5:08:43
11:47
Johnson, Patrick
AG’s
2
4:41:51
10:45
Kennefick, Donald
Gang Unit
3
4:16:50
09:48
Lucas, David
AHQ CAT
Rookie
4:48:12
11:00
Maguire, Scott
CVES
12
4:24:14
10:05
Mahady, Patrick
Holden
Rookie
3:56:55
09:03
Mahon, Thomas
AGO
Rookie
5:04:33
11:37
Manzi, Albert Jr
Logan
9
5:18:48
12:10
Martindell, Andy
K-9 West
Rookie
5:39:02
12:56
Mazzie, Katrina
Concord
1
4:03:32
09:18
McCarron, Richard
Brighton
Rookie
4:48:18
11:00
McCauley, Mary
AGO
1
5:04:30
11:37
McClure, Jonathan
Mounted Unit
Rookie
4:29:59
10:18
McLaughlin, Erin
Holden
Rookie
5:18:59
12:10
Medina, William
Belchertown
Rookie
4:39:44
10:41
Moriarty, Thomas
Northampton
3
4:29:23
10:17
Murphy, Kevin
Middlesex DA’s
Rookie
4:17:32
09:50
Noonan, Robert
AGO
3
5:28:44
12:33
Pak, Nicholas
Medford
Rookie
4:41:52
10:45
Patterson, David
Gang Unit
1
5:00:57
11:29
Perry, Michael
Danvers
Rookie
4:06:08
09:24
Pincince, Alicia
Academy
Rookie
4:29:04
10:16
Pruet, Keith
Academy
1
5:23:42
12:21
Rego, Paul
Leominster
Rookie
4:29:45
10:18
Reilly, John
Logan
5
4:06:11
09:24
Riley, Michael
CHQ CAT
5
4:44:22
10:51
Sawicki, Scott
Belchertown
25
3:46:33
08:39
Scott, William
Berkshire Narc
Rookie
5:33:24
12:44
Sementelli, Richard
VFAS
18
3:33:20
08:09
Skabeikis, John
Revere
3
4:23:21
10:03
Stokowski, Craig
BHQ Radio - civ
43
3:56:50
09:02
Twomey, David
Marine Unit
8
4:12:10
09:37
Vieira, Leona
GHQ HR - civ
1
6:41:08
15:19
Wakeham, Mary
Revere
3
5:45:18
13:11
Walch, Kimberly
Crime Lab
1
5:24:09
12:22
Walsh, Katherine
Mounted Unit
Rookie
4:18:19
09:52
Wilson, David
EHQ
8
7:01:16
16:05
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