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OSPOA MONTHLY TROOPER NEWS OCTOBER 2014
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Oregon State Police Forensic Science Laboratories:
It’s Not All Glitz and Glamour
With the popularity of procedural
At a crime scene, forensics experts
forensic dramas such as CSI on televi-
look for and provide many types of
sion, the field of forensic science has
evidence: prints, DNA, trajectory anal-
taken on an air of glamour and ap-
ysis, and blood spatter analysis, for
peal. Forensics programs have gained
example. By the way, if you are ever
popularity across the country, draw-
talking with a forensic scientist about
ing college students into what they
blood on scene, be sure to use the cor-
believe will be a glamorous, dramatic,
rect term, which is “spatter,” not “splat-
even sexy field of study. However, as
ter”!
the forensic scientists of the OSP will
Many forensic scientists have no-
tell you, the real job hardly resembles
ticed a CSI effect--the public expecta-
what we see on these dramatic shows.
tion that conclusive physical evidence
Still, forensics does offer scientists the
is left at every crime scene. Due to the
chance to have an eventful, exciting,
many popular forensics-centered pro-
and impactful line of work. Variety, ac-
cedural dramas, the public and even
complishment, keeping the innocent
jurors tend to expect clear fingerprints
out of jail and convicting the guilty--
and DNA to be available in every case.
these realities make up for some
What the public doesn’t know, but the
of the unfound glamour.
scientists do, is that hands and other
Forensics is the application of
body parts just don’t always leave a
science and scientific principles to
print. Also, the print can be there but
law enforcement. Forensics can link
be too smudged to be useful. Prints of
suspects to scenes or to victims, but
any kind are also very fragile and can
it is important to recognize that the
be easily damaged. Sometimes defini-
forensic labs do not work “for” the
tive physical proof just isn’t available
Oregon State Police or for any law en-
at a crime scene, but there is usually
forcement or judicial agency. These
much to analyze in pursuit of answers
labs have the mission of providing
impartial and accurate scientific analysis
Skeleton crew? This bony mascot oversees the Bend Forensics Lab.
Don’t forget your protective eyewear!
for all law enforcement agencies across
regardless.
The Oregon State Police provides
five forensic lab locations: Portland,
the state. Impartiality is a crucial aspect
sion is a nationally accredited forensic labo-
Springfield, Central Point, Pendleton,
of all the processes in the forensic laborato-
ratory system serving all state and local law
Bend. These labs serve all law enforcement
ries. Forensic scientists are neither part of the
enforcement agencies, medical examiners,
agencies, and that is one of the big chal-
defense nor part of the prosecution; they are
and prosecuting attorneys in Oregon. The
lenges in Oregon forensics--to provide all the
witnesses to whatever physical proof is avail-
division also performs forensic analysis of
service in the state at just these five offices.
able, and their duty is to report only the facts
criminal cases for the defense upon a court
Major crimes require a forensic scientist at
of what they find. The Forensic Services Divi-
order.
See FORENSICS, Page 3
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President’s Post
senior Trooper Darrin Phillips
This month I am again sad to discuss
sergeants back into the association.
car ratios, facilities, and attrition. Another
the untimely departure of Vice President
In his new role, he will be helping us
topic that was discussed at length was the
Mark Banks from the association. The SEC
find a replacement to represent the ser-
possibility of Oregon voters passing a law
accepted his resignation on September
geants at the SEC. He will also be taking
to legalize marijuana. I think the Governor
30, 2014. Mark is committed to spend-
on some long-term projects such as major
is well aware of the traffic safety nightmare
ing more time with his wife and children,
issues that we have discovered with wor-
that could turn into. He invited us back to
and we truly wish him the best. Mark was
er’s compensation claims and PERS. Mike
meet with him after the November elec-
amazing at the job he did here at the as-
will also be working with our lobbyist at
tions, and if this law passes we will certain-
sociation. He will be missed.
the legislature, which he already has expe-
ly be offering advice on how we believe he
rience with through his role at GHQ.
should proceed.
expressed interest in the vice president
job. Mark still had just over a year left in
brace change, I am sure that Mike will
of the deck as a whole slug of mid-manag-
his term. As provided by our constitution,
pleasantly surprise all of us with his ability
ers have been moved and/or promoted re-
we were required to appoint someone to
to get the job done. Mike and I will be trav-
cently. I want to wish all of them the best
fill the remainder of Mark’s term. Mike Iwai
eling around the state over the next two
in their new assignments and ask all of you
was selected to step up to the plate and fill
months, meeting with all of you to discuss
to give them a little breathing room while
Mark’s shoes.
bargaining concepts and what you want
they settle in. I am sure each and every
Mike is currently assigned to GHQ as
to see out of our upcoming contract ne-
one of them will be looking for some good
the DRE State Coordinator. At this time,
gotiations. If you have issues or concerns,
advice along the way, so don’t hesitate to
we are unsure if he will remain in his cur-
please feel free to drop us a line. Also, be
build a relationship with the new supervi-
rent assignment or if the department will
sure to try to make it to a local meeting if
sors and support (guide) them down the
change his assignment to accommodate
you can.
path to success!
his new role. Mike previously served on
the SEC as the sergeants’ representative
discussed issues that are near and dear to
care of each other!
and has been very active in helping roll the
our heart, such as funding, one-to-one
Darrin
Now for the new arrival. Six members
Although none of us really like to em-
We recently met with the governor and
Everyone has seen the latest shuffling
Until next month….Be safe and take
OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 20 lbs of Liquid Methamphetamine,
Arrest of California Man - Highway 97 North of Madras
An OSP traffic stop along Highway 97
forcement Section is continuing the investi-
value pending confirmation.
north of Madras led to the arrest of a Califor-
gation.
nia man after a trooper found approximately
On October 3, 2014, at approximately
without incident and lodged in the Jefferson
20 pounds of liquid methamphetamine con-
3:57 p.m., an OSP senior trooper stopped a
County Jail for Unlawful Possession and De-
cealed in the rental car. The OSP Drug En-
rented 2013 Hyundai Elantra displaying Cali-
livery of a Controlled Substance - Metham-
fornia license plates for a speed violation in
phetamine.
a construction zone on Highway 97 near NE
OSP troopers
Elm Lane in Jefferson County. During the traf-
from Madras
fic stop, the driver was identified as Silvestre
and Bend of-
Rivera Fernandez, age 25, from South Gate,
fices were as-
California.
sisted by Jef-
ferson County
Seized Packets of Liquid Methamphetamine
Subsequent investigation during the stop
Rivera Fernandez was taken into custody
led to discovery of three vacuum-sealed bags
Sheriff's
of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the
fice, and the
vehicle. Liquid methamphetamine can later
OSP
be converted to a solid form; the weight was
Enforcement
approximately 20 pounds with an estimated
Section.
OfDrug
Rivera Fernandez
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FORENSICS, Continued from Page 1
blood and urine study for DUII and sexual
In order to ensure the quality of case-
assault cases, etc.), DNA analysis, crime
work, all analysts are proficiency tested an-
scene analysis, and trace analysis (hairs and
nually, casework is technically reviewed by a
fibers). In smaller forensic labs, each scien-
second analyst, random cases are reworked,
tist needs to practice several disciplines in
and each laboratory undergoes an annual
order for the office to be functional, but in
audit by the quality assurance manager. An
a larger office the scientists might concen-
external audit of each laboratory is conduct-
trate on only one.
ed every five years by the American Society
Forensic analysts provide technical as-
of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory
sistance and training, evaluate and analyze
Accreditation Board. These extensive quality
evidence, interpret results, and provide ex-
assurance measures enable law enforcement
pert testimony related to the full spectrum
and judicial agencies to depend on the infor-
of physical evidence recovered from crime
mation provided by labs.
scenes. This forensic analysis is provided by
more than 100 employees.
detailed exploration of what labs and scien-
The director of the Forensic Services Di-
tists are providing for the OSP and the entire
vision, along with the division’s operations
state.
In the coming months, look for a more
manager and quality assurance manager,
are located at the State Police General
Headquarters in Salem. Each of the five regional laboratories is led by
The Portland Metro Lab features a beautiful and
pertinent entry mosaic depicting images related to
forensic. On the right hand side is the DNA double
helix, on the far left side is a tire track impression,
and there are footwear impressions, fingerprints, bullet comparisons, etc., on different bricks.
the scene of homicides, serious assaults, officer-involved shootings, etc., and this is true
for all law enforcement agencies.
Within forensic science, there are many
different disciplines: controlled substance
analysis, print analysis, toxicology (includes
a director, who oversees local operations and administer the local laboratory’s
budget. Labs must continuously balance workload by
transferring cases among the
five facilities to ensure the
quickest turnaround time. To
make this possible, each laboratory has at its disposal the
entire division’s statewide resources.
Forensic Scientist Kathy Kittell of the Pendleton Lab utilizes true
Eastern Oregon scientific methods to analyze evidence.
OSP Fish & Wildlife Division Investigation Leads to Wildlife
Crime-Related Charges for Bandon Man
A year long investigation by a Coos Bay
from the Bandon Police Department and
meat from 2013 and 2014, a compound bow,
Fish & Wildlife Division trooper, in conjunction
SCINT detectives. The investigation revealed
and two shotguns. Barker was cited by OSP
with the South Coast Interagency Narcotics
that on or about August 29, 2013, Barker
to appear in Curry County Circuit Court for
Team (SCINT), led to the arrest of Bandon-
killed a spike elk while archery hunting in the
Exceeding the Bag Limit for Big Game - Elk,
area resident Dale J. Gilbert Stone Barker, age
Floras Creek area of Curry County, as well as
and in Coos County Circuit Court for Unlaw-
32, for wildlife crimes and for being a felon in
a 7x7 elk while archery hunting in the same
ful Possession of Big Game - Elk and Felon in
possession of a firearm. On September 24,
area two weeks earlier. Both elk were retained
Possession of a Firearm. Additionally, over 25
2014, search warrants were served at three
by Barker.
pounds of marijuana and edible marijuana
Bandon-area properties. OSP Fish & Wildlife
Items seized related to the investigation
products were also seized. SCINT detectives
troopers from the Coos Bay, Gold Beach, and
included a set of spike elk antlers, a taxi-
are referring related charges to the Coos
Roseburg offices were assisted by officers
dermy mounted 7x7 elk shoulder mount, elk
County District Attorney.
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More Pics from the 2014 OSP Memorial Softball Tournament
Top Row (left to right)
1. Lieutenant Tim Schwartz, Fish & Wildlife
2. Schwartz Senior, pitcher for Team NW,
father of Tim and Luke Schwartz
3. Some Team NW family members taking
a break between games
Middle Row
1. Lieutenant Luke Schwartz getting advice
from his daughter before going out onto the
field
2. Lieutenant Luke Schwartz, Professional
Standards, batting as Senior Trooper Anderson
of La Grande looks on, thinking about trading
him
3. Senior Trooper Mark Schoenborn, Portland
Fish & Wildlife
Bottom Row
1. Senior Trooper Mike Reel, Portland Fish
& Wildlife, and others
2. Central Point and Team NW after the final
game in the Championship
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Superintendent Evans Announces Reassignments
Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Gregg Hastings, OSP Public In-
Northwest Region Headquarters - Crimi-
formation Officer (PIO), is retiring effective
nal Investigations Division (CID)
December 1, 2014, following a 36-year OSP
Lieutenant Jon Harrington is reassigned
career. Hastings has served as the Depart-
to oversee the Northwest Region Crimi-
ment's PIO from 1996 - 2001 and 2004 - 2014.
nal Investigations Division (CID) detectives
Reward Offered: OSP
Fish & Wildlife Division
Investigation of Unlawful
Elk Kill at Jewell Meadows
Wildlife Refuge
following the reassignment of Lieutenant
The PIO position will be filled by Lieutenant
Steve Duvall to the Capitol Mall office. Har-
Joshua Brooks who will be assigned at OSP
rington, age 42, joined OSP in 2008 fol-
General Headquarters in Salem. Brooks, age
lowing a 12-year career with Lake Oswego
35, has worked for OSP for nearly 13 years
Police Department, where he worked as a
and most recently was assigned as the area
patrol officer, detective, and member of the
commander at the OSP Salem office. Since
Regional Organized Crimes Narcotics Task
joining OSP in 2001, Brooks has worked in
Force. After lateral entry to OSP at the Port-
assignments within the Patrol, Fish & Wildlife,
land Area Command office, he worked as a
and Criminal Investigations divisions, and
patrol trooper for three months before being
the Office of Professional Standards. His OSP
reassigned as a Major Crimes Section detec-
office assignments included John Day, Flor-
tive. In October 2009, he was promoted to
ence, Springfield, and Salem.
sergeant and supervised OSP Major Crimes
Section detectives in seven counties. In July
Salem Area Command Office
2014, he was promoted to lieutenant at the
Tim Fox is promoted to lieutenant at the
Portland Area Command office.
Salem Area Command office following Lieutenant Brooks' reassignment to the public
Capitol Mall Area Command Office
information officer position. Fox, age 41, has
Lieutenant Steve Duvall is reassigned from
worked for OSP for 19 years and previously
the Northwest Region Headquarters to over-
was the Salem office's area commander from
see OSP operations for the Capitol Mall of-
2009 - 2013. Since joining OSP in 1995, he has
fice, replacing Lieutenant Terri Davie who is
worked Patrol Services Division assignments
transferred to the Gaming Division at Gener-
in the Coos Bay, Salem, Oregon State Univer-
al Headquarters. Duvall, age 49, joined OSP
sity, and Albany offices. He also served as the
in 1995 and has had Salem-area assignments
department's SWAT commander for seven
in the Criminal Investigations Division and
years and most recently worked in the Gam-
Office of Professional Standards.
ing Division in Salem.
McMinnville Area Command Office
Portland Area Command Office
Lieutenant Douglas Shugart takes over as
Andrew McCool, age 43, is promoted to lieu-
the McMinnville area commander following
tenant and takes over as the Portland area
the promotion of Eric Davenport to captain
commander following the reassignment of
in the department's Office of Professional
Lieutenant Jon Harrington to oversee OSP
Standards. Shugart, age 43, is reassigned as
Criminal Investigations Division detectives
the McMinnville area commander from his
for the department's northwest region.
previous position in the Fish & Wildlife Divi-
McCool is promoted to lieutenant from his
sion. Shugart is returning to the McMinnville
patrol sergeant position at the Portland Area
office, where he started his career in 1998 as
Command office. Since joining OSP in 1999,
a patrol trooper. Since joining OSP, he has
assigned at the Heppner work site, he has
worked in Patrol and Fish & Wildlife division
worked in Patrol and Criminal Investigations
assignments at the McMinnville, Salem, and
Division assignments at Bend, Government
Capitol Mall offices.
Camp, and Portland.
The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division asks for
the public's help for information to identify
the person responsible for the mid-September unlawful killing of a large bull elk on the
Jewell Meadows Elk Refuge in Clatsop County. A reward of up to $1,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in
this case.
On the morning of September 15, 2014,
OSP was notified of a dead 6-pont bull elk at
Jewell Meadows Elk Refuge. The elk appears
to have been shot with an arrow during the
hours of darkness late September 14 or early
September 15. OSP Sergeant Joe Warwick
said the suspect shot the elk from the area of
Beneke Creek Road.
The reward of up to $1,000 is comprised
of $500 from the Oregon Hunters Association
Turn In Poacher program and $500 from the
Oregon Hunters Association Clatsop County
Chapter.
Anyone with information regarding this
case is asked to contact Sergeant Warwick
through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline
at 1-800-452-7888. Information may be kept
anonymous.
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Trooper Families: Crossing State Lines
Paul lost his home to a house fire in 2012,
to help the Long family with ancillary costs.
and, thankfully, he and his family escaped
AAST notifies its member troopers when a
before the house was engulfed in flames.
need arises in the trooper family; troopers
are united for a common cause – helping a
brother or sister in a time of need.
Paul tells his touching story in the video,
with his family also pictured, emphasizing
how his brother and sister troopers sent help
by Senior Trooper Jason Bledsoe
AAST Oregon State Director
503-957-0603 (cell)
www.statetroopers.org
when he needed it most. As he states in the
video, “The AAST brotherhood and camaraderie showed itself again. They (troopers)
were quick to send donations and help me
Recently, I was asked to be the spokes-
out with medical expenses, travel expenses,
person on AAST’s informational video. I was
basically everything we needed.”
honored to be asked, but this is not about my
AAST is the strength of the Thin Blue
appearance in the video; it’s about the cama-
Line, offering opportunities to bond state
raderie across the U.S. that troopers share.
The three-minute video highlights the
Missouri State Trooper Paul Long with his family.
benefits of AAST membership--scholarships,
the Trooper Connection newsletter, members’
educational reimbursement, and membership in the Professional Law Enforcement
Association. But the piece of the puzzle that
jumps out at me is a personal story shared in
the video by Trooper Paul Long of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Paul’s story exemplifies brotherhood.
troopers, regardless of state lines. Through
the years, AAST has provided real support to
state troopers and the tradition continues as
AAST notified its member troopers, who sent
AAST celebrates its 25th anniversary.
checks from around the country (in addition
to the brotherhood assistance donation by
link to someone who might not already be
AAST) to help the Long family during dire
a member of this remarkable brotherhood:
times that, thankfully, most of us never face.
www.youtube.com/statetroopers1.
Then, in January of this year, Paul’s daugh-
ter was diagnosed with an inoperable brain
tumor. Again, AAST members sent donations
Please check out the video and send the
Correction: In the August issue of the Trooper
News, the cost of AAST membership was listed as
$35/month. That is incorrect. The fee is $35/year.
Dan Beugli’s Do You Remember?
Ability to arrest (for anything): Back in
the day you could arrest people for speeding, stop sign violation, etc. You had a choice
of taking them to jail or directly to the local
Justice of the Peace. Also, if a troop wrote the
code “AH” on the bottom of the ticket, the
judge knew the guy was an A**hole during
the contact. If asked in court what “AH” stood
for, the subject was Arrogant and Hostile to
the troop.
DUII or traffic checks (Roadblocks): Way
back when, we could set up DUII traffic
checks/roadblocks looking for DUIIs or looking for constant traffic problems. We set them
up on the Little North Fork during summer to
combat underage drinking. All it took was
a senior trooper and an operation order, as
well as constantly checking cars. Every other
car, or every car. However, these checks were
ruled unconstitutional in the 1990s.
Capitol Mall and OSU weren’t Patrol Office’s: The OSP at the Capitol was Executive
Security and OSP at OSU was University Police. Until 1993, they wore the OSP uniform
with a patch reading Executive Security and
University Police, which became “Officer” after questions about Security making stops
& arrests. They also wore Stetsons and not
campaign hats. Officers were then allowed
to go to recruit school, and, if they passed
all requirements, became troopers with unrestricted transfer opportunities. If recruit
school was just completed and not all physical requirements were met, the individual became a trooper with limited transfer opportunities, a hybrid system at the time. Alumni
of the Executive Security include our union
president, our current superintendant, a major, two captains, numerous sergeants, and
some of the best cops/investigators I have
met. They knew community policing before
it had a name (Park Commandos were well
known).
“If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn’t
plan your mission well.” Col. David Hackworth, winner of: Purple Heart, Silver Star,
Bronze Star Metal, Distinguished Service
Cross, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying
Cross and Air Metal during Vietnam. Also
author of Steel My Soldiers' Hearts, Hazardous
Duty: America's Most Decorated Living Soldier
Reports from the Front and Tells It the Way It Is,
The Price of Honor.
Dan Beugli was hired as a Cadet in 1977 and was in
the February 1978 Recruit class. He retired in 2011.
Any suggestions, questions, comments or critiques
are welcome. He can be reached at personal email
be.ugli@yahoo.com
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Twelfth Year in the Pig Bowl: Football for a Good Cause
In September, four members of the OSP
The Dalles City Police, making it 6-0 Oregon
Well, sort of. It was a tie on the field, but
participated in the 12th Annual Pig Bowl, a
in the first quarter.
thanks to points purchased in the stands and
flag football game that raises funds for needy
pig noises on the PA, the scoreboard had Or-
members of the community. Senior Trooper
in the second quarter, but Oregon tossed a
egon beating Washington.”
Scott Rector, Trooper Zach Bohince, Trooper
pair of their own. Also in the second quar-
This lively event raised a total of
Matt Zistel, and Senior Trooper Michael Hol-
ter, Oregon’s defense got a safety, but Wash-
$25,350.20 to assist community recipients
loran played on the multi-agency Oregon
ington Quarterback, Deputy Ross Guiney of
Joshua Miner and Misty Martin. Joshua Miner
law enforcement team against a similar team
the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office, tossed a
has Menkes Disease, a genetic degenerative
from Washington state.
touchdown pass to Washington State Police
metabolic disorder, and Misty Martin has
OSP Trooper Zistel added an interception
Trooper Ryan Senger, making it
8-6 at the half.
The third quarter was a
defensive battle with additional
interceptions thrown by both
teams. Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Scott Rector made
several nice flag pulls from his
defensive end position, and Oregon State Police Trooper Zach
Bohince had some great catch
and runs out of the back field.
The end of the third gave Washington the lead 14-8.
Misty & Derek Martin and Joshua & Jeremiah
Miner
During the fourth quarter,
Here are some of the highlights (from www.
Oregon threw another interception and it ap-
pigbowl.net):
peared Washington would be able to run out
“Oregon won the coin toss and started
the clock. Then the unthinkable happened:
with the ball. Oregon’s quarterback, Deputy
on their first play from scrimmage, a botched
Jeremy Dutton of the Wasco County Sher-
handoff on a wide receiver reverse saw the
iff’s Office, tweaked his knee on the second
ball hit the ground. Anticipating a screen,
an aggressive and expensively treated form
play of the game and was sidelined for the
and blitzing in from his free safety position,
of cancer. The funds raised will help both of
remainder. Oregon State Police Trooper Mat-
an Oregon State Police Trooper picked up the
these families pay for ongoing medical treat-
thew Zistel swatted a long 4th-down pass to
fumble, returning it for a touchdown to tie
ments and expenses.
get the ball back for Oregon, and they scored
the game at 14-14.
first when Wasco County Deputy Jeff Hall
well as the Pig Bowl, at www.pigbowl.net.
threw a touchdown to Officer Josh Jones of
first time ever the Pig Bowl ended in a tie.
Pics from the Job
Beautiful horses, breathtaking
mountain views, and a large
marijuana operation. This onthe-job picture is from a medical
grow in Josephine County.
The extra point was missed and for the
Oregon State Police Senior Trooper
Rector with his son Zach
Learn more about Joshua and Misty, as
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Trooper Events and Announcements
John Christian Williams
March 10, 1922 September 20, 2014
On the early morning of September 20,
John passed peacefully from age-related
causes. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Lynda, to whom he had been married
for 64 years. He is survived by their son, Jon
(Judy) Williams, of Lakeside, Oregon.
John was a proud Marine during World
War II, and while fighting on Iwo Jima, he
was near the first flag rising on Mt. Suribachi.
After the war, John became an Oregon
State Police trooper. He began as a driver
and bodyguard for Governor McKay. Serving over 39 years in employment, he moved
to several stations as he continued to be
promoted. He finally reached the pinnacle
Promotions/Transfers
Detective Tim Fox, Gaming, Salem, to
Lieutenant, Patrol, Salem
Sergeant Andrew McCool, Patrol, Portland, to
Lieutenant, Patrol, Portland
Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Emergency Response
Manager, to Chief Deputy State Fire
Marshal
Jamie Whitehouse, OPS/Policy Analyst, GHQ/
Patrol, to Training & Development
Specialist 1, OSFM
Lieutenant Doug Shugart, Fish & Wildlife, NW
Region, to Patrol, McMinnville
Lieutenant Jon Harrington, Patrol, Portland, to
Criminal, NW Region
Lieutenant Terri Davie, Patrol, Capitol Mall, to
Gaming, GHQ
Lieutenant Steve Duvall, Criminal, NW Region,
to Patrol, Capitol Mall
Lieutenant Luther Schwartz, Office of
Professional Standards, to Fish & Wildlife,
GHQ
Lieutenant Josh Brooks, Patrol, Salem, to Public
Information Officer, Superintendent’s
Office
of rank--superintendent--and held the position for many years until his retirement. A Memorial Mass was held October 2,
2014, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church
in Salem, with Oregon State Police Honor
Guard.
Memories and condolences can be
shared at http://restlawnfh.com/book-of-
Reassignments
Detective Dessa Deforest, Gaming, Portland, to
Criminal/Major Crimes, Portland
Detective David Owren, Lottery, Central Point,
to Lottery, Portland
Senior Trooper Ryan Niehus, Fish & Wildlife,
Klamath Falls, to Fish & Wildlife,
McMinnville
Recruit Trooper Patrick McCosker, Patrol,
Pendleton, to Fish & Wildlife, John Day
Trooper Khristopher Brandon, Fish & Wildlife,
Coos Bay, to Fish & Wildlife, John Day
New Hires
Samantha Rider, Office Specialist 2, Portland
Area Command
Melanie Ewell, Administrative Specialist 2, Sex
Offender Registration Unit, GHQ
Joy Schaap Farmer, Administrative Specialist 2,
Sex Offender Registration Unit, GHQ
Julie Senn, Administrative Specialist 2, Sex
Offender Registration Unit, GHQ
Tammie Waters, Administrative Specialist 2,
OSFM
Jeffery Henderson, Deputy State Fire Marshal,
OSFM
Departures
Brandi Dawson, Telecommunicator 1, NCC
Kristin B Elder, Telecommunicator 2, SCC
Michael Halverson, PEM C, Fleet Services
Nancy Aroian, Telecommunicator 2, SCC
Karen Wooten, Office Specialist 2, Pendleton
John Linnehan, PEM A, SCC
Michael Barko, PSR 3, CJIS
Tina Toney, Program Analyst 1, SFM
memories/1951532/Williams-John/obituary.php.
Upcoming Events
October 24, 2014, Mark Prodzinski Retirement Cake & Coffee, 11 a.m.
Bend Area Command, 20355 Poe Sholes Drive, Bend, 541-388-6213
November 1, 2014, 4th Annual Fallen Trooper Memorial Auction, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Milwaukie Elks Club, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie
Cost is $20 per person, $200 per VIP table (seats 8)
Please contact the Memorial Board to donate auction items at ospfallenmemorial@gmail.com
November 6, 2014, Gregg Hastings Retirement Party, 11 a.m.
OSP Portland Area Command, 8085 SE Deer Creek Lane, Milwaukie
November 21, 2014, Dave MacManiman Retirement Cake & Coffee, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bend Patrol Office Conference Room, 20355 Poe Sholes Drive, Suite 100, Bend
November 25, 2014, Maureen Bedell Retirement Brunch, 11 a.m.
Mt. Hood Conference Room, Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, 4760 Portland Road NE, Salem
December 9, 2014, Florence Area HR-218 Qualifications, 1 p.m.
Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club
For additional information, contact Fred Ross at yofredor@msn.com
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Retirement Celebrations!
Senior Trooper Mark
Prodzinski Retirement
Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Retirement
The singing cowboy Mark Prodzinski
is retiring to a life of luxury after 32 years
of roping poachers and evildoers to begin strictly bucking hay, herding dogs, and
wrangling horses on the farm.
Join us for cake and coffee to sing “Happy
Trails” on October 24 at 11 a.m. at the Bend
Area Command,
20355 Poe Sholes Drive, Bend.
Lieutenant Gregg Hastings is putting
away the pager! Please come and celebrate
his 36-year career with the Oregon State
Police.
His party will be held on November 6
at 11 a.m. at OSP Portland Area Command,
8085 SE Deer Creek Lane, Milwaukie.
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Deputy Superintendent
Maureen Bedell Retirement
Deputy Superintendent Maureen
Bedell is retiring! Please come and celebrate her 25-year career with the Oregon State Police.
A light brunch and beverages will
be provided. This party will be held on
November 25 at 11 a.m. at Oregon State
Fire Marshal’s Office, 4760 Portland Road
NE, Salem, in the Mt. Hood Conference
Room.
Captain Dave MacManiman Retirement
After nearly 28 years of service with the Oregon State Police, Captain Dave MacManiman has decided that he has worked his last
winter! Please come join Dave and Andrea for a cake and coffee celebration of his retirement from the Oregon State Police, sending them
off into the next chapter in life. Cake and coffee with be served on November 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bend Patrol Office Conference
Room, 20355 Poe Sholes Drive, Suite 100, Bend.
And now, for your reading amusement, an excerpt of a poem
by some forensic scientists...
I am a CSI
~ by OSP Bend Forensic Lab and Dyer
Donning my Danskos and fluffing my hair
I ponder my caseload with heartfelt care
I square up my shoulders and take a deep breath
I’m sure looking forward to a full day of meth
I am a CSI
I re-package my evidence with obvious glee
Carefully preserving it for the jury to see
The scientific method is simply the best
The guilty run in fear while the innocent rest
I am a CSI
Bodily fluids are my cuppa tea,
Maybe some blood, maybe some pee
I’ve checked that whole sheet, red stain only rouge,
Out comes ALS--found me some ******!
I am a CSI
It’s not like the TV, which is kind of a bummer,
We don’t wear short skirts, or drive a big black hummer.
We do not chase down killers, and get into fire fights.
We walk into crime scenes, and FIRST turn on the lights
I am a CSI
Another public tour with an inspirational speech
As I clean my utensils with 10% bleach
The folks crowd around as I dazzle their brains
With stories of Spice and long carbon chains
I am a CSI
Alas, I wish I were an actor, being directed by a tool.
Solving crimes at record stride, spewing jargon like a fool.
Portrayed as
genius heroes,
fighting to protect the meek,
Reality sets in-we are more like
nerds and geeks.
I am THE REAL
CSI
As I look at the evidence sitting on my desk
I think of how most people would find this grotesque
But to me these frozen hands begging for identity
Are my badge of honor, my destiny
I am a CSI
I trace and I trace and I trace a little more
Some people would think that my job is a bore
But I love it and holler to the entire forensic nation
Whenever I make what we call an individualization
I am a CSI
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A note from the Editor
The Trooper News Wants
to Publish Your Articles,
Letters, and Photos
Dawn Plechl
The Trooper News welcomes your interim vice president, Mike Iwai, to the OSPOA leadership. Sergeant Iwai
This newspaper is your means of communicating with other OSPOA members
statewide. Articles, letters, and photographs that are appropriate are accepted
from members and nonmembers alike. It
is desired that articles be limited to approximately 500 words except by agreement with the editor. You can also contact
the editor about developing an idea you
might have that you would prefer assistance in writing.
An honorarium is offered upon publication.
is highly recommended and is enthusiastic to serve the
membership. Look for regular posts from him in upcoming issues.
As November approaches, please consider submitting Thanksgiving-related pictures or stories that you
think your fellow association members would enjoy.
The deadline for the November issue is November 6.
Submissions could also be just short anecdotes about
funny interactions with the public during the holiday, or
whatever you think is appropriate to share.
In the coming months, also look for more features
about our forensic labs and the important work the scientists do for our state.
Hopefully, you were able to curl up with a mug of something warm and enjoy both the fall and
your current issue of the Trooper News. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Submit articles to:
Editor, Trooper News
troopernews@ospoa.com
503-881-0283
Advertise in the Trooper News
If your business is interested in advertising in the Trooper News, please contact OSPOA offices at 503-393-6535 or troopernews@ospoa.com. Print
versions of the TN are mailed to all OSP troopers and to many retired troopers and their families. An online version of the newsletter appears each month
on the OSPOA website at http://www.ospoa.com/publications and is also emailed to all OSPOA members.
Contact OSPOA
President
Darrin Phillips
phillips@ospoa.com
Vice President
Mike Iwai
iwai@ospoa.com
Office Manager
Amy Lindseth
amy@ospoa.com
Treasurer
James Reeher
reeher@ospoa.com
Secretary
Jim Ragon
ragon@ospoa.com
Region 1 Rep
Tom Hatch
hatch@ospoa.com
Region 2 Rep
Ray Stallsworth
stallsworth@ospoa.com
Region 3 Rep
Robert Gorman
gorman@ospoa.com
Region 4 Rep
Tim Thomas
thomas@ospoa.com
Region 5 Rep
Dennis Yaws
yaws@ospoa.com
Devon Sommers
sommers@ospoa.com
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