To All of Our Brothers & Sisters on this day.
For All of you who are working,
Please remember to make it home safe.
From My Family To Yours,
Happy Thanksgiving.
A todos Nuestros Hermanos & Hermanas en este día.
Para todo usted que trabaja, recuerda por favor para hacerlo en casa seguro.
De Mi Familia A Suyo,
la Acción de gracias Feliz.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
THIS IS THE SAME OLD BULLSHIT!
I've truly tried to keep things positive but I've got to get this off my chest.
This is the kind of story(below) I'm so tired of seeing and hearing or being apart of.
"He was a good boy." "He was so kind to others." "He wouldn't hurt anyone."
BULLSHIT!
It's real simple, DO WHAT THE OFFICER TELLS YOU!
I'm fed-up with mothers, sisters, aunts and uncles all over the television crying about how
good of a person the suspect was even when they've got a record longer than I am tall.
They cry and moan about how the police could have found a better way.
BULLSHIT! DO WHAT THE OFFICER TELLS YOU!
Or better yet, don't break the damned law and you won't have to worry about dealing with the police.
There's a reason why these same people complain about the police instead of backing us up.
Either they're to lazy, to much of a criminal, to much of a coward or just don't care to even think about doing the job of a police officer. But they'll be in front of a camera complaining about the job police officers do when they have no idea what the job takes.
Bottom Line, SHUT THE HELL UP AND OBEY THE LAW!
That's it. I just needed to get that out.
The Wolf
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(CNN) -- Friends and family identified the 20-year-old Frederick, Maryland, man who died after police used a Taser stun gun on him Sunday morning, according to a local television station.
Jarrel Gray, 20, died after police used a Taser gun on him Sunday morning, family and friends say.
The man, who friends and family identified as Jarrel Gray, was involved in a fight at an apartment complex about 5 a.m. Sunday, police said. Authorities have not released Gray's name.
"I haven't heard anything except that he's gone," Troy Thomas told WJLA-TV. Thomas, who said he was Gray's uncle, told the television station, "I lost my best friend."
Cassandra Rollings, a friend of the family, appeared at the apartment complex where Gray died, holding a large photo of the young man wearing a tie. Gray was a "very good kid," Rollings said.
Deputies responded Sunday morning to a report of a fight at an apartment complex and found four people in a scuffle, Cpl. Jennifer Bailey of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
Eric Cargenas, a man who lives in the apartment complex and said he saw the fight, told WJLA that two people started fighting after a yelling match.
A deputy used a Taser on Gray, who fell unconscious, Bailey said. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His body was taken to the medical examiner's office in Baltimore for an autopsy. The results of some tests could take several weeks, according to an office spokeswoman.
Baltimore is about 50 miles east of Frederick.
The sheriff's office has not publicly identified the deputy who allegedly used the Taser, but Bailey said the deputy was placed on administrative leave with pay while authorities investigate the incident.
Since June 2001, more than 150 people have died in the United States after being subdued with stun guns, according to Amnesty International, which has called for police departments to suspend use of the devices pending study of their possible risks.
More than 7,000 of the nation's 18,000 law enforcement agencies use the devices, Amnesty says.
Recent deaths involving Taser devices have received much publicity. Last month, a police officer at Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, used a Taser gun on a 40-year-old man making his first airplane trip outside Poland. He died.
In a statement released Friday, Taser International cited the Vancouver case and said it "appears to follow the pattern of many in-custody deaths or deaths following a confrontation with police. Historically, medical science and forensic analysis has shown that these deaths are attributable to other factors and not the low-energy electrical discharge of the Taser."
A bystander's video of the October 14 incident in Vancouver shows the victim continuing to struggle after being shot with the device.
Taser International said on its Web site that the struggle "is proof that the Taser device was not the cause of his death." Cardiac arrest caused by electrical current would have caused immediate death, the company said.
"We are taken aback by the number of media outlets that have irresponsibly published conclusive headlines blaming the Taser device and/or the law enforcement officers involved as the cause of death before completion of the investigation," said Tom Smith, the company's founder and chairman of the board.
But Amnesty International, noting that coroners have determined Tasers were a contributing factor in more than 30 deaths, said such a link cannot be ruled out.
The devices use compressed nitrogen to shoot two probes -- connected to the device by wire -- up to 35 feet at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
An electrical signal transmitted through the wires contacts the body or clothing, "resulting in an immediate loss of the person's neuromuscular control and the ability to perform coordinated action for the duration of the impulse," according to the company. E-mail to a friend
This is the kind of story(below) I'm so tired of seeing and hearing or being apart of.
"He was a good boy." "He was so kind to others." "He wouldn't hurt anyone."
BULLSHIT!
It's real simple, DO WHAT THE OFFICER TELLS YOU!
I'm fed-up with mothers, sisters, aunts and uncles all over the television crying about how
good of a person the suspect was even when they've got a record longer than I am tall.
They cry and moan about how the police could have found a better way.
BULLSHIT! DO WHAT THE OFFICER TELLS YOU!
Or better yet, don't break the damned law and you won't have to worry about dealing with the police.
There's a reason why these same people complain about the police instead of backing us up.
Either they're to lazy, to much of a criminal, to much of a coward or just don't care to even think about doing the job of a police officer. But they'll be in front of a camera complaining about the job police officers do when they have no idea what the job takes.
Bottom Line, SHUT THE HELL UP AND OBEY THE LAW!
That's it. I just needed to get that out.
The Wolf
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(CNN) -- Friends and family identified the 20-year-old Frederick, Maryland, man who died after police used a Taser stun gun on him Sunday morning, according to a local television station.
Jarrel Gray, 20, died after police used a Taser gun on him Sunday morning, family and friends say.
The man, who friends and family identified as Jarrel Gray, was involved in a fight at an apartment complex about 5 a.m. Sunday, police said. Authorities have not released Gray's name.
"I haven't heard anything except that he's gone," Troy Thomas told WJLA-TV. Thomas, who said he was Gray's uncle, told the television station, "I lost my best friend."
Cassandra Rollings, a friend of the family, appeared at the apartment complex where Gray died, holding a large photo of the young man wearing a tie. Gray was a "very good kid," Rollings said.
Deputies responded Sunday morning to a report of a fight at an apartment complex and found four people in a scuffle, Cpl. Jennifer Bailey of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
Eric Cargenas, a man who lives in the apartment complex and said he saw the fight, told WJLA that two people started fighting after a yelling match.
A deputy used a Taser on Gray, who fell unconscious, Bailey said. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His body was taken to the medical examiner's office in Baltimore for an autopsy. The results of some tests could take several weeks, according to an office spokeswoman.
Baltimore is about 50 miles east of Frederick.
The sheriff's office has not publicly identified the deputy who allegedly used the Taser, but Bailey said the deputy was placed on administrative leave with pay while authorities investigate the incident.
Since June 2001, more than 150 people have died in the United States after being subdued with stun guns, according to Amnesty International, which has called for police departments to suspend use of the devices pending study of their possible risks.
More than 7,000 of the nation's 18,000 law enforcement agencies use the devices, Amnesty says.
Recent deaths involving Taser devices have received much publicity. Last month, a police officer at Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, used a Taser gun on a 40-year-old man making his first airplane trip outside Poland. He died.
In a statement released Friday, Taser International cited the Vancouver case and said it "appears to follow the pattern of many in-custody deaths or deaths following a confrontation with police. Historically, medical science and forensic analysis has shown that these deaths are attributable to other factors and not the low-energy electrical discharge of the Taser."
A bystander's video of the October 14 incident in Vancouver shows the victim continuing to struggle after being shot with the device.
Taser International said on its Web site that the struggle "is proof that the Taser device was not the cause of his death." Cardiac arrest caused by electrical current would have caused immediate death, the company said.
"We are taken aback by the number of media outlets that have irresponsibly published conclusive headlines blaming the Taser device and/or the law enforcement officers involved as the cause of death before completion of the investigation," said Tom Smith, the company's founder and chairman of the board.
But Amnesty International, noting that coroners have determined Tasers were a contributing factor in more than 30 deaths, said such a link cannot be ruled out.
The devices use compressed nitrogen to shoot two probes -- connected to the device by wire -- up to 35 feet at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
An electrical signal transmitted through the wires contacts the body or clothing, "resulting in an immediate loss of the person's neuromuscular control and the ability to perform coordinated action for the duration of the impulse," according to the company. E-mail to a friend
Friday, November 16, 2007
Excellent Work Troopers! Three More Bad Guys Off The Street.
SOMERSET: Police chase leads to discovery of guns, stolen police gearDaily Times Staff Report
PRINCESS ANNE — Two people are currently being held at the Somerset County Detention Center after a Tuesday night police chase, the Maryland State Police said.
At 10 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a vehicle that was allegedly going more than 80 mph on Route 13 near UMES Boulevard, police said.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop, a high speed pursuit occurred and continued until the vehicle was stop after police used stop sticks.
When the vehicle stopped, the driver Michaela Anne Hare, 18, of Parkville, Md. remained in the vehicle, while the two passengers, Roderick Derrell Johnson, 21, of Baltimore and a 17-year old juvenile from Perryville, Md. allegedly attempted to flee before hey were shortly apprehended in a foot pursuit, police said.A search of Johnson led to the discovery of a 9 mm handgun, an extra loaded magazine and a handcuff key.
Further investigation determined the vehicle, a 1999 Chrysler, was reported stolen from Baltimore County, police said.A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two ski masks, a pellet gun, a hockey mask and a set of police fatiques which had allegedly been stolen from a Aberdeen Proving Ground police officer.The juvenile was charged with vehicle theft and theft less than $500; Hare was charged with vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property greater than $500 dollars and theft greater than $500. Johnson was charged with vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property greater than $500 dollars, theft greater than $500, handgun in a vehicle, concealment of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm with a previous felony.Johnson is being held on $50,000 bond, Hare is being held on $25,000 bond and the juvenile was released to a family member.
See continuing coverage in Thursday’s The Daily Times
PRINCESS ANNE — Two people are currently being held at the Somerset County Detention Center after a Tuesday night police chase, the Maryland State Police said.
At 10 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a vehicle that was allegedly going more than 80 mph on Route 13 near UMES Boulevard, police said.
When the vehicle allegedly failed to stop, a high speed pursuit occurred and continued until the vehicle was stop after police used stop sticks.
When the vehicle stopped, the driver Michaela Anne Hare, 18, of Parkville, Md. remained in the vehicle, while the two passengers, Roderick Derrell Johnson, 21, of Baltimore and a 17-year old juvenile from Perryville, Md. allegedly attempted to flee before hey were shortly apprehended in a foot pursuit, police said.A search of Johnson led to the discovery of a 9 mm handgun, an extra loaded magazine and a handcuff key.
Further investigation determined the vehicle, a 1999 Chrysler, was reported stolen from Baltimore County, police said.A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two ski masks, a pellet gun, a hockey mask and a set of police fatiques which had allegedly been stolen from a Aberdeen Proving Ground police officer.The juvenile was charged with vehicle theft and theft less than $500; Hare was charged with vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property greater than $500 dollars and theft greater than $500. Johnson was charged with vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property greater than $500 dollars, theft greater than $500, handgun in a vehicle, concealment of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm with a previous felony.Johnson is being held on $50,000 bond, Hare is being held on $25,000 bond and the juvenile was released to a family member.
See continuing coverage in Thursday’s The Daily Times
Sunday, November 11, 2007
STATE POLICE TROOPER AND NCO OF THE YEAR NAMED - BOTH TROOPERS WORK IN CARROLL COUNTY
(Pikesville, MD)
Outstanding police work above and beyond the call of duty was the order of the day as the awards for the Maryland State Police Trooper of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year were announced at ceremonies held today.
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan congratulated Trooper First Class Eric D. Workman, who won 2006 Trooper of the Year honors and Sergeant Robert J. Stryjewski, Jr., who was named the 2006 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
TFC Workman, who was chosen from among 32 Trooper of the Year nominees, is assigned to the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section. Sergeant Stryjewski supervises the Carroll County Drug Task Force and was one of 28 nominated non-commissioned officers.
“Both Sgt. Stryjewski and TFC Workman have distinguished themselves as dedicated public servants who are committed to serving and protecting the people of Maryland,” Colonel Sheridan said. “I am very proud of them and appreciate their willingness to lead by example. They have upheld the highest standards of the Maryland State Police and the law enforcement profession through their outstanding service.”
In early 2006, TFC Workman developed a robbery questionnaire that was used to capture vital suspect information and has become an important tool for use by State Police investigators. On his own initiative, TFC Workman applied for and obtained grants for video enhancing equipment. This equipment has enabled police in Carroll County to analyze and enhance surveillance photos and video more effectively.
TFC Workman initiated a warrant sweep in Carroll County that involved extensive investigation. His work resulted in 11 hard to find fugitives being apprehended.
In 2006, TFC Workman was assigned an investigation involving a farm which had a notorious reputation for criminal activity and allegations of cruelty to animals and environmental crimes. Efforts by other governmental agencies to deal with the situation had failed for the past 15 years.
TFC Workman coordinated federal, state, and local agencies in a sweeping investigation that resulted in criminal charges for stolen property and numerous charges for animal cruelty and environmental offenses.
His ability to track fugitives is outstanding. In the summer of 2006, a person arrested on a traffic stop escaped custody and a search ensued all that night and the next day, but to no avail. TFC Workman was on leave, but was called back in and within two hours, the suspect was in custody.
Then, after being shot and critically wounded during the service of an arrest warrant in December of 2006, TFC Workman refused to quit. He returned to full duty long before anyone thought he could or should. On his first morning back to duty, he was out serving warrants.
Sgt. Robert J. Stryjewski, Jr., is no stranger to outstanding performance awards. He was the 2001 Maryland State Police Trooper of the Year. He was promoted to corporal in 2002, made sergeant in 2005, and now holds the distinguished honor of the 2006 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
Sgt. Stryjewski led by example during 2006 and helped the Carroll County Drug Task Force significantly increase its enforcement efforts. According to Major Vernon Conaway, head of the State Police Drug Enforcement Command, Sgt. Stryjewski’s leadership and performance in 2006 was exemplary. He said Sgt. Stryjewski led his unit to substantial increases in every area of enforcement. They include:
-a 61 percent increase in the number of investigations initiated;
-a 153 percent increase in the number of drug purchases made;
-a 64 percent increase in the number of search warrants served;
-a 91 percent increase in the number of felony drug arrests made;
-a 974 percent increase in the amount of drug money recovered;
-a 250 percent increase in the amount of motor vehicles seized;
-a 450 percent increase in the number of real estate properties seized;
-a 400 percent increase in the number of firearms recovered;
-a 1000 percent increase in the amount of cocaine seized and dramatic increases in the seizure of other drugs in Carroll County as well.
Those dramatic increases were not because the task force had an “off” year in 2005. The leadership of Sgt. Stryjewski is credited with having a direct impact on those substantial increases.
The Carroll County Drug Task Force includes police officers from the Maryland State Police, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Westminster Police, and the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office. The task force is charged with identifying, infiltrating, and dismantling drug trafficking operations in Carroll County.
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CONTACT: Mr. Gregory Shipley
Office of Media Communications & Marketing
410-653-4236 (Office) 410-653-4200 (through Headquarters Duty Officer)
Outstanding police work above and beyond the call of duty was the order of the day as the awards for the Maryland State Police Trooper of the Year and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year were announced at ceremonies held today.
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan congratulated Trooper First Class Eric D. Workman, who won 2006 Trooper of the Year honors and Sergeant Robert J. Stryjewski, Jr., who was named the 2006 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
TFC Workman, who was chosen from among 32 Trooper of the Year nominees, is assigned to the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section. Sergeant Stryjewski supervises the Carroll County Drug Task Force and was one of 28 nominated non-commissioned officers.
“Both Sgt. Stryjewski and TFC Workman have distinguished themselves as dedicated public servants who are committed to serving and protecting the people of Maryland,” Colonel Sheridan said. “I am very proud of them and appreciate their willingness to lead by example. They have upheld the highest standards of the Maryland State Police and the law enforcement profession through their outstanding service.”
In early 2006, TFC Workman developed a robbery questionnaire that was used to capture vital suspect information and has become an important tool for use by State Police investigators. On his own initiative, TFC Workman applied for and obtained grants for video enhancing equipment. This equipment has enabled police in Carroll County to analyze and enhance surveillance photos and video more effectively.
TFC Workman initiated a warrant sweep in Carroll County that involved extensive investigation. His work resulted in 11 hard to find fugitives being apprehended.
In 2006, TFC Workman was assigned an investigation involving a farm which had a notorious reputation for criminal activity and allegations of cruelty to animals and environmental crimes. Efforts by other governmental agencies to deal with the situation had failed for the past 15 years.
TFC Workman coordinated federal, state, and local agencies in a sweeping investigation that resulted in criminal charges for stolen property and numerous charges for animal cruelty and environmental offenses.
His ability to track fugitives is outstanding. In the summer of 2006, a person arrested on a traffic stop escaped custody and a search ensued all that night and the next day, but to no avail. TFC Workman was on leave, but was called back in and within two hours, the suspect was in custody.
Then, after being shot and critically wounded during the service of an arrest warrant in December of 2006, TFC Workman refused to quit. He returned to full duty long before anyone thought he could or should. On his first morning back to duty, he was out serving warrants.
Sgt. Robert J. Stryjewski, Jr., is no stranger to outstanding performance awards. He was the 2001 Maryland State Police Trooper of the Year. He was promoted to corporal in 2002, made sergeant in 2005, and now holds the distinguished honor of the 2006 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
Sgt. Stryjewski led by example during 2006 and helped the Carroll County Drug Task Force significantly increase its enforcement efforts. According to Major Vernon Conaway, head of the State Police Drug Enforcement Command, Sgt. Stryjewski’s leadership and performance in 2006 was exemplary. He said Sgt. Stryjewski led his unit to substantial increases in every area of enforcement. They include:
-a 61 percent increase in the number of investigations initiated;
-a 153 percent increase in the number of drug purchases made;
-a 64 percent increase in the number of search warrants served;
-a 91 percent increase in the number of felony drug arrests made;
-a 974 percent increase in the amount of drug money recovered;
-a 250 percent increase in the amount of motor vehicles seized;
-a 450 percent increase in the number of real estate properties seized;
-a 400 percent increase in the number of firearms recovered;
-a 1000 percent increase in the amount of cocaine seized and dramatic increases in the seizure of other drugs in Carroll County as well.
Those dramatic increases were not because the task force had an “off” year in 2005. The leadership of Sgt. Stryjewski is credited with having a direct impact on those substantial increases.
The Carroll County Drug Task Force includes police officers from the Maryland State Police, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Westminster Police, and the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office. The task force is charged with identifying, infiltrating, and dismantling drug trafficking operations in Carroll County.
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CONTACT: Mr. Gregory Shipley
Office of Media Communications & Marketing
410-653-4236 (Office) 410-653-4200 (through Headquarters Duty Officer)
CONGRATULATIONS DETECTIVE CHARLES BAKER! GREAT JOB!
Charles County Detective Named Deputy of the Year Charles County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Detective Charles Baker was recognized as a Maryland Sheriff’s Association’s Deputy of the Year at a banquet held in Ocean City in October.
Det. Baker was honored in the crime prevention category for his role in reducing auto theft in Charles County by 35 percent and by implementing a bait car program.
In late 2004, Det. Baker proposed the idea of acquiring a bait car to help combat the auto theft problem in Charles County. Throughout 2005 and 2006, Det. Baker pursued this goal, conducting research, attending training, negotiating with insurance companies for the donation of a vehicle and researching the systems available. In June 2006, the bait vehicle was delivered. Det. Baker prepared and conducted the agency training necessary to implement the program.
“Det. Baker’s innovation and dedicated pursuit of implementing the bait car program reflects his commitment to ensuring the safety of the citizens of Charles County,” said Sheriff Rex Coffey. “Despite his tireless efforts during this project, he still managed to maintain his normal case load. Such dedication to public safety is truly commendable.”
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Congratulations!
Sheriff's office official sworn in as president of state association
Melinda Grenier, who works for the Frederick County Sheriff’s
office, recently took office as president of the Maryland Criminal
Justice Association. She is shown here with George Kirk of the
Maryland Division of Parole and Probation, Frederick County Office.
Originally published November 05, 2007
By Sarah Fortney News-Post Staff
A statewide organization that fosters professionalism in criminal justice has a new president, and she works in Frederick County.
The Maryland Criminal Justice Association, a chapter of the American Correctional Association, held an induction ceremony Oct. 15 in Ocean City where Melinda Grenier stepped into her new position as president.
As assistant director of the Community Services Division at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Grenier helps oversee several programs, including inmates work release, home detention and inmate labor. She has been with the sheriff's office for about 15 years.
Grenier has been involved with MCJA member for about five years, she said. For the last two years, she served as president elect.
About 10 other sheriff's office officials are MCJA members, Grenier said.
George Kirk, field supervisor at the local office of the state's Division of Parole and Probation, was elected MCJA secretary at the induction ceremony.
Because of Grenier's support of and service to the organization, statewide members -- almost 500 people -- chose her to serve the two-year term.
"It is an honor," she said.
As president, Grenier's duties will include scheduling board meetings, meeting with the organization's executive committee to prepare an annual budget and submitting an annual report to the ACA.
"It is a lot of work," Grenier said, but worth every minute.
Grenier said she believes in the organization's mission -- to provide training for correctional officers and promote professionalism in the field. And she said that professionalism has come a long way.
Melinda Grenier, who works for the Frederick County Sheriff’s office, recently took office as president of the Maryland Criminal
Justice Association. She is shown here with George Kirk of the
Maryland Division of Parole and Probation, Frederick County Office.
Originally published November 05, 2007
By Sarah Fortney News-Post Staff
A statewide organization that fosters professionalism in criminal justice has a new president, and she works in Frederick County.
The Maryland Criminal Justice Association, a chapter of the American Correctional Association, held an induction ceremony Oct. 15 in Ocean City where Melinda Grenier stepped into her new position as president.
As assistant director of the Community Services Division at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Grenier helps oversee several programs, including inmates work release, home detention and inmate labor. She has been with the sheriff's office for about 15 years.
Grenier has been involved with MCJA member for about five years, she said. For the last two years, she served as president elect.
About 10 other sheriff's office officials are MCJA members, Grenier said.
George Kirk, field supervisor at the local office of the state's Division of Parole and Probation, was elected MCJA secretary at the induction ceremony.
Because of Grenier's support of and service to the organization, statewide members -- almost 500 people -- chose her to serve the two-year term.
"It is an honor," she said.
As president, Grenier's duties will include scheduling board meetings, meeting with the organization's executive committee to prepare an annual budget and submitting an annual report to the ACA.
"It is a lot of work," Grenier said, but worth every minute.
Grenier said she believes in the organization's mission -- to provide training for correctional officers and promote professionalism in the field. And she said that professionalism has come a long way.
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