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Schedule of Events 2

Fallen Heroes/Courtroom Updates 3 Birthdays/Survivor News 4 Memorial Cards/Fundraisers 5

Police Week Events 6-7 PW Events cont, Poem, Volunteers 8

VINE/Schoralship/Crime Victims 10

20th Anniversary Items 12

Wildwood 9

Ideas for PW/Movie/Deadlines 11

Inside this issue:

Greeting to all chapter members. We are approaching one of our most important times of the year, National Police Week. The next few months will be full of opportunities for you to volunteer to help make our chapter one of the best in the Nation. We have the honor of being one of the first groups these Survivors meet when they arrive at Regan National Airport from all over the country and the United Kingdom. It means so much to a survivor when they are greeted by someone just like them and have that person share a little bit of what to expect during that week. We need survivors from our chapter to greet these folks on May 12th and 13th. If you are available please e-mail me so I can create a schedule of “Airport Greeters”. Email - [email protected] I talked with Gayle Schulz, (Pacific Region Trustee) and she gave me a large list of jobs for volunteers for Police Week. Unloading the trucks, stuffing tote bags, helping at the 20th Anniversary Gala, and working the registration desk are just a few jobs where your help would be appreciated. Volunteer to help a fellow survivor, that would be a great way to honor your officer that week. See page 8 for more details. February was a difficult month for my family as well as the Gibson, Mcgee, Morales and so many more around the metro area and the nation. Some of these families are recognizing the anniversary of their officer’s death or they may be in court dealing with all of the stress and emotions that comes with that process. Please check our newsletter for information about our survivors and these key dates. Your show of support during this time could mean a great difference between being able to cope or not with this task. Shirley Gibson will really never know what her call and e-mail meant to me and my family on the 26th of February. Her call came at just the right time when I thought nobody else knew my pain. Let’s take the time to call or e-mail to encourage one another.

Oliver Smith, p’97

Greeting From The President Chapter Board President Oliver Smith p/97 [email protected] Immediate Past President Shirley Gibson p/97 [email protected] Recording Secretary Cynthia Smith p/97 [email protected] Treasurer Yvette Johnson w/97 [email protected] Correspondence Secretary Jennifer Morales w/01 [email protected] Parliamentarian Mary McGee p/95 [email protected] Liaison Officers Chair MPD Officer Mike Rackey [email protected] Anyone that does not have access to e-mail may con-tact the board by calling the office.

(202) 332-COPS

Concerns of Police Survivors Washington, D.C. Chapter

R E A C H I N G O U T T O H E L P T H E S U R V I V O R S O F F A L L E N L A W E N F O R C E M E N T O F F I C E R S .

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Mission Statement Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS) provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. Furthermore, COPS provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivors victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.

Schedule of Upcoming Events Concerns of Police Survivors Washington, D.C. Chapter

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Denotes Fallen Officers • April 15-17* Jump 4 COPS • April 18-24 Crime Victims Week • April 18** Maryland memorial service for family and

friends of victims of homicide. • April 23*** Dedication of Wall of Remembrance of

Maryland Crime Victims of Homicide, Upper Marlboro County Courthouse, MD 4:30-6:30

• April 25**** Board Meeting 3pm • May 1st 4th Annual Survivor Breakfast • May 2-8 National Correctional Officers Week • May 9-15 National Police Week (See pgs 6&7 for

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**** Board Meetings are currently held at 1346 Florida Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Please call (202) 332-COPS if you plan on attending the Board Meeting so we can plan accordingly. There will not be a regularly scheduled Board Meeting in May due to Police Week. At this time no date has been set for a June Board Meeting, the typical third Sunday is Father’s Day. An e-mail notification will be sent out when a date is set. Please call if you would like to be notified by phone when a date is set.

* Jump 4 COPS Twenty Law Enforcement Officers from across the country will meet in Williamstown, NJ. They will exit an aircraft at 14,000 feet , coming together in a 20-way formation, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of COPS. Please check their website for more information: www.jump4cops.com.

**Maryland Memorial Services Eastern Region: Caroline County Western Region: 7th Day Adventist Church, Jefferson Pike, Frederick MD, 2pm Northern Region: Bryn Mawr School, Melrose Ave, Balti-more, MD, 4-6pm (subject to change) Southern Region: Charles County For additional information contact your State Board of Victim Services.

***Wall of Remembrance 4:30 - 6:30 Upper Marlboro Court House Dedication of Wall of Remembrance of Maryland Crime Victims of Vehicular or Felonies Homicide, light refreshments will be served. Oliver Smith carves approximately 300 new names each year. The wall is 20 feet long with over 2000 names.

April • 4/3/1996 Duane R. Christian

(US Dept of Commerce)

• 4/18/1986 James McAllister (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

• 4/19/1995 Alan Whicher (US Secret Service)

• 4/19/1995 Donald Leonard (US Secret Service)

• 4/19/1995 Cynthia Brown (US Secret Service)

• 4/22/2003 Aaron Blount (Fulton County Police, GA)

• 4/27/1997 Robert L. Johnson (Metropolitan Police Department)

May • 5/9/2003 Scott A. Hylton

(Christianburg Police Dept, VA)

• 5/19/1987 Robert Remington (Metropolitan Police Department)

• 5/26/1990 Robert L. McGhee (US Park Service, MI)

• 5/29/1995 William Christian, Jr. Federal Bureau of Investigation)

June • 6/3/1996 Anthony W. Simms

(Metropolitan Police Department)

• 6/12/2002 Jon C. Cook (San Francisco Police Dept, CA)

• 6/13/2001 Marlon F. Morales (Metro Transit Police)

• 6/28/2001 Tommy F. Bernal (Fairfax County Police Department)

Please note that this list is not a complete list of officers that died in the line of duty in the Washington, DC area. I’ve only included the names of the officers that have family and friends on our COPS mailing list. If you would like to see an officer remembered please contact Jennifer Morales.

United States Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut & Detective John Gibson (EOW 7/24/98) On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, a status hearing was held in the case of U.S. v. Russell Eugene Weston, Jr. (Criminal Case No. 98-357). Weston was declared incompetent to stand trial in 1999, and has been forcibly medicated with anti-psychotic drugs since 2002. According to the forensic psychiatrist who monitors Weston at the Federal Correction Institute in Butner, North Carolina, there is a substantial likelihood that, as a result of his current medication, Weston could achieve mental competency to stand trial by May 2004. Defense attorneys, however, recently filed a motion to deny the extension of medication. It appears that the defense is registering opposition to continued medication on the basis that the medication is causing Weston to gain weight and may put him at risk for diabetes. However, the psychiatrist stated that Weston is being monitored and has shown no indication of the onset of diabetes. In addition, she stated that Weston's weight gain may have stemmed from the fact that he consumes a lot of junk food and is not inclined to exercise. She revealed that Weston is now employed by the prison/hospital, and functions as the clerk who is in charge of paying all the employed inmates. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for 10:30 am on Thursday, March 11, 2004. Metro Transit Officer Marlon F. Morales (EOW 6/13/01) The motion hearing of Walter Johnson went from January 28th to February 10th. Judge Ann Keary made her rulings on the motions on February 20th and March 5th. She ruled in the prosecutions favor on all three defense motions. There will be DNA motions beginning March 29th at 9:30 am at the D.C. Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave., NW, Courtroom 214 followed by jury selection. The trial could last as long as 6 weeks. United States Attorneys June Jeffries and David Gorman will be prosecuting Walter Johnson. June Jeffries successfully convicted the man that murdered MPD's MPO Brian Gibson. Please keep all involved in the case in your thoughts and prayers that justice will be done.

Please submit more Courtroom Updates for the next newsletter and website. Check www.dc-cops.org for updated information on all related trials.

Courtroom Updates


In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes

Happy Birthday to the following survivors: ● Ed Mattingly, son of Joseph Mattingly ’03, will turn 19 on April 2nd.

● Tony Bernal, son of Tommy Bernal ‘01, will turn 18 on May 5th.

● Jon Bernal, son of Tommy Bernal ‘01, will turn 16 on May 8th.

● Meghan Morales, daughter of Marlon Morales ‘01, will turn 3 on May 22nd.

● Kayelin Hylton, daughter of Scott Hylton ‘03, will turn 2 on May 7th.

● Torya McGee, niece of James McGee, Jr. ‘95, will turn 21 on June 10th.

● Jeramy VanLanduit, son of Marlon Morales ‘01, will turn 14 on June 13th.

● Oliver Smith III, son of Oliver Smith, Jr. ‘ 97, will turn 13 on June 19th.


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Some of the boys from our chapter got together to enjoy a CAPS Hockey game in January. The boys got along great and enjoyed hanging out in the basketball area at the MCI center during the second quarter of the game!

In Sympathy: Ethan Root, 3 1/2 years old, of Federal Way, WA, great nephew of Linda Soubirous, COPS National President. Max Helpinstill, of Shelbyville, TX, father of Dr. Kathy Thomas, COPS Support Staff.

On behalf of DC COPS a condolence card was sent to both Linda and Kathy.

Congratulations to: Jason D. Culpepper, son-in-law of J.J Chestnut, ‘98, is training to become a US Capitol Police Officer. He completed the 8 Week Mixed Basic Training, Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. WenLing was a speaker at the graduation on March 2, 2004. Jason will return to the DC area and continue training until May.

Recovering: Joseph Arnaud, grandson of Deputy James Arnaud, ‘02, underwent surgery for his tendons in early January. He will get the last cast off on March 10th and hopefully will not need further surgery. Juan Morales, father of Marlon Morales, ‘01, is recovering from surgery and doing well.

Jamey Arnuad, daughter of Deputy James Arnaud, ‘02 will marry Vernon "Mickey" Quesenberry on November 6, 2004. Theresa (mom) says she’s so very pleased and happy for the both of them. We extend our best wishes to the happy couple!


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Memorial Cards The Liaison Officers are beginning a new program to remember our fallen officers. On the Anniversary of the End of Watch of your officer, a Liaison Officer will place a memorial card with a flower at the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. This is just a small way of remembering each officer who made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no set time for the flower placement. If you would like to accompany the officer placing the flower in your officer’s memory please contact Officer Anthony Mendoza, DC COPS Liaison Co Chair at 410-320-5166 or email him at [email protected]. We will also be placing memorial cards on the Memorial Wall during Police Week in honor all officers that were killed in the line of duty in Washington, DC. If you would like to help in preparing the over 180 cards please contact Jennifer Morales at 703-680-9542 or [email protected]. If you would like to help place the cards on the wall during Police Week contact Officer Mendoza.

Support the DC Chapter of COPS by purchasing a CD honoring the men and women

who wear the uniform!

CDs are $12.00 Includes: “Heroes Unsung,” as performed at the

National Peace Officer’s Memorial in Washington, DC. An Affirmation, Poetry, Text and More!

CDs available at: Metropolitan Police Employee Assistance Program,

Music For the Soul, Gift From Within, FOP Gift Shop

For information call Korika Johnson at MPEAP (202) 546-9684

Candy Sales The DC Chapter will be selling candy bars to raise money for the chapter. If you would like to help sell a box or case please contact Derwinn Magruder at [email protected] or call 202-332-COPS and leave a message. Each box we sell raises $27 and a case will raise $104 for the chapter!

The DC Chapter celebrated its 5th Anniversary in November 2003. In honor of our 5 years of support we will be selling pins. Please contact Oliver Smith at [email protected] or 202-322-COPS if you would like to purchase a pin for $7.00.

Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery Look for the 10% off card from Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant in this newsletter. They have decided to help out the DC Chapter of COPS by giving survivors 10% off the bill which can then be donated at the host stand to our chapter. You don’t need the card to get the discount just tell your server you are with COPS and you will get the discount! Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant is located at 900 F Street, NW, just 4 blocks from the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall. They have also agreed to set out information about COPS and blue ribbons for patrons that don't know about our organization. Please stop in and help support our chapter!

Thanks to Omar Morales, brother of Metro Transit Officer Marlon Morales, EOW 6-13-01, for setting this up! Omar is the executive chef at Gordon Biersch!

Attention Survivors Attending Police Week Activities: The DC Chapter of COPS has set aside funds to help our survivors attend Police Week. There is a $100 adult/$25 child registration fee required for returning survivors who attend the seminars, picnic, lunch, and other activities on May 14th and 16th. The Candlelight Vigil and National Peace Officer’s Memorial Service are free to all.

If you attend the Police Week seminars and need the financial assistance for registration these fund may be available to you. Please send in proof of payment to Washington DC COPS, PO Box 31549, Washington, DC 20030-1549. Postmarked no later than June 30th for reimbursement.


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Schedule of National Police Week Events: May 8, 2004 (Saturday) Law Ride Charity Poker Run Registration: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Coleman Power Sport; 14105 Telegraph Road; Woodbridge, VA 22192 703/497-1500 B Scenic 140 mile ride at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. All proceeds are donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

May 9, 2004 (Sunday) 9th Annual Law Ride Line up begins at 9:00 a.m. in Lot 8 of R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, DC. The procession will leave RFK promptly at 11:00 a.m. and ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, located on the 400 Block of E Street, NW. Contact: Gary Lyons [email protected] (941) 613-3786 www.lawride.com Many survivors and other supporters gather at the Memorial Wall to welcome the riders.

May 10, 2004 (Monday) 10th Annual Blue Mass Noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church 10th & G Streets, NW Washington, DC 202/347-2713

May 11, 2004 (Tuesday) FOP/FOPA Local Memorial Service 11 am in front of MPD Headquarters 300 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC

May 12, 2004 (Wednesday) Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony 2:00 p.m. Begun in 1997, the Police Unity Tour has raised over $900,000 for the NLEOMF. Contact: 973/443-0030; email [email protected] or visit www.policeunitytour.com. Many survivors and other supporters gather at the Memorial Wall to welcome the riders.

Early Arrival Day - DC COPS Volunteers greet incoming Survivors at Reagan National Airport.

May 13, 2004 (Thursday) Official Arrival Day - DC COPS - Volunteers greet incoming survivors at Reagan National Airport.

Conference Check-in, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hilton Alexandria Hotel

Law Enforcement Memorial Run - Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC The runners leave Philadelphia at 9:30 am on Tuesday, May 11 and will cross the DC line at approximately 12 pm on Thursday. Anyone interested in greeting the runners please call 202-332-COPS. For more information: Bill Shut, FBI, 856-297-0040 Jim Harrity, PA FOP 610-633-2685 Eric DeRenzis Philadelphia COPS/PPD 215-852-8253

16th Annual Candlelight Vigil, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 8:00 p.m. at the 400 block of E Street, NW 202/737-3400 It is strongly advised that anyone attending the Candlelight vigil take the Metro Red Line to Judiciary Square. Those staying at official hotels for Police Week will have shuttle service to the event. For specific information about the Candlelight Vigil, call the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at 202-737-3400 or email [email protected].


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May 14, 2004 (Friday) National Police Survivors’ Conference Day 1, Hilton Alexandria Hotel. "C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens" Day 1, Hilton Alexandria Hotel. Family sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and last throughout the day. Co-worker sessions 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Escort officers will meet with representatives of the FOP and FOP Auxiliary at 9:00 a.m. for instructions about the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. COPS 20th Anniversary Gala, Washington Hilton Hotel, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance (see pg. 11 for order form). Second Annual Honor Guard Competition The competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Grant's Statue, located on 1st Street, NW, just west of the U.S. Capitol. Awards will be presented immediately following the competition. This event is sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. Contact: Ken Roske Fraternal Order of Police, National Memorial Committee, 711 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 e-mail [email protected] www.policeweekhonorguard.com Fifth Annual National Police Challenge 50K Relay Race US Secret Service Training Center, Laurel, Maryland www.secretserviec.gov/npc50 Contact Kam Flynn, Race Director for more information at [email protected] Annual Kaddish Memorial Service National Conference Shomrim Societies 10 am at the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Contact: Ari Elkin 301-252-0053 Ninth Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Inc. Assemble at 4:30 p.m. at New Jersey Avenue & F Street, NW. Step-off promptly at 6:00pm. March will proceed to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Contact: National Conference Office: 301/858-0972 or email: [email protected]. May 15, 2004 (Saturday) 23rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Services Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police and Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary Noon at the West Front of the United States Capitol, Washington, DC Contact: Sharon Valtierra, [email protected] or [email protected] or Marcello Muzzatti, [email protected] or call 202-547-1651 FOP/FOPA Wreathlaying Ceremony National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 3:30 p.m. at the 400 Block of E Street, NW Parents Picnic at Cynthia Smith’s Parents house Buses line up at hotel from 4 - 4:30pm Contact Oliver or Cynthia Smith at (301) 341-9762 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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May 16, 2004 (Sunday) National Police Survivors’ Conference Day 2, Hilton Alexandria Hotel. "C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens" Day 2, Hilton Alexandria Hotel. Family sessions 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Co-worker sessions 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Picnic in the Park for survivors, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. May 17, 2004 (Monday) Official Departure Day

Walk of Remembrance May 13, 2002

Walking down the path of remembrance We see the names held deeply in our heart Two Lions at each entrance sit and watch

As they provide security and strength

Quiet, peace, hope and love are sought By those visitors who have traveled miles To pay their respects to the Fallen Heroes

Who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Silently family and friends stand, sit or lean Reading the stories of the Fallen

Placing poems, flowers, patches, pictures Car doors, memories and tears on the wall

Later that day Honor guards line the path As friends gather for the Candle Light Vigil

A single candle lights up the stage Slowly the flame is spread lighting up 10,000 candles

The healing begins and new friendships are formed Tears and songs are shared with those around you

A thin Blue Line points to the sky Each new name is read joining the list of many

At weeks end the walls are silent once again Offering a safe haven for those needing one Caring souls gather the memories left behind

Placing them carefully away so they will not be forgotten

--Michael H. Erickson

NLEOMF VISITORS CENTER HOURS POLICE WEEK 2004

Monday, May 10th Visitors Center Closed for Set-up

Tuesday, May 11th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 12th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 13th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Closed from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.) 9:00 p.m. to Midnight

Friday, May 14th 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 15th 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 16th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Calling all Police Week Volunteers! We’re in great need of volunteers. National Police Week is a huge undertaking and cannot get done

without lots of volunteers. If you can volunteer to help out during Police Week please contact Gayle Frink-Schulz, COPS Pacific Region Trustee at telephone number 425-657-0370, fax her at 425-392-7729, or e-mail her at [email protected].

Gayle needs to know when you will be available to help, dates and time of day, any specific area you want to volunteer, any physical limitations, do you know a second language, and your contact information. Many tasks such as registration and information tables occur throughout the day. The time frame for each task is usually a two-hour shift.

There are lots of ways you could help COPS out; unloading trucks, setting up the merchandise room, registration, taking picture for buttons, and tons more! For more information about volunteering please check out our website. We have a list of the many different areas to volunteer. If you don’t have access to the Internet please call 202-332-COPS and leave a message and we will mail you a print out of the jobs.

Airport Greeters Needed: As mentioned in the Presidents Letter we need local survivors to greet in-coming survivors at Reagan National Airport on May 12th and 13th. If you are available please e-mail Oliver Smith at [email protected] or call 202-332-COPS so he can create a schedule of “Airport Greeters”. Let him know when you are available to help!


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The North Wildwood Police Department will host the 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend on June 4-6, 2004. This weekend is unique in that it recognizes the truly forgotten heroes the survivors and families of fallen law enforcement officers. The survivors include the family members and fellow employees. The weekend focuses on law enforcement survivors from the following states - NJ, NY, DE, PA, MD, VA, and the District of Columbia. However, in past years they have honored the requests of families that reside in their region and hosted families from Georgia and Colorado, in addition to those from the Mid-Atlantic region. They also recognize survivors from not just the current year, but also those that were killed in the line of duty from the past. On Friday Evening we are sure you will find the dramatic candlelight ceremony a moving experience. On Saturday, there is a 5K Foot Race & Walk, a memorial parade with featured police units and contingents from over nine states. On Sunday there will be Survivor's Mass.

The chapter is reserving 21 rooms for the weekend and will pay for 1 night lodging. The hotel requires a minimum 2-night stay. You will need to send in a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your room. To be fair to everyone in the chapter the rooms will go to the first 21 room deposits the chapter receives. If you need to cancel and we have time to get someone to fill your room you will receive your deposit back. If you cancel after May 27th you will be required to pay for both nights at the hotel unless we can find someone else to fill your room. Of course emergencies will be considered. We can start a waiting list if needed but you should make other hotel arrangements in case there are no cancellations. A list of other host hotels available at a reduced rate are listed below. We regret that our budget can not subsidize these rooms. If interested in attending or have any questions please call Cynthia Smith at 202-322-COPS and leave a message or email her at [email protected]. Mail deposits to Cynthia Smith, 6321 Jason St., Cheverly, MD 20785. We need to know who will be attending so we can submit your officer’s name to the Memorial Committee. More details about the weekend will follow in the upcoming months. Check out the official website at: www.northwildwoodtribute.com for current information.

Fourth Annual Mid-Atlantic Survivor's Weekend Wildwood, New Jersey 2003

Fifth Annual Mid-Atlantic Survivor's Weekend Wildwood, New Jersey

Participating Hotels in North Wildwood Alante Motor Inn [email protected] 609-522-0733 Brigadoon Motel 1605 Ocean Ave., N. Wildwood, NJ 609-522-4121 American Inn Motel www.americaninnmotel.com 1-866-987-2466 Chateau Bleu Resort Motel www.NJShoreGuide.com/Chateau 609-522-2822 Florentine Family Motel www.florentinemotel.com 609-522-4075 Flying Dutchman Motel www.flyingdutchmanmotel.com 609-522-5404 Kings Inn Motel www.gwcoc.com/Northwildwood-KingsInn 609-522-7508 Lollipop Motel www.lollipopmotel.com 1-877-4lollipop Matador Motel, Inc 609-522-9451 New England Motel www.gwcoc.com/NewEngland 609-522-7250 Ocean East Motel 609-522-1657 Palm Crest Motel www.The Palmcrest.com 609-522-1034 Sans Souci Motel www.motelsanssouci.com 609-522-1601 Surf Side 7 Motel 701 Surf Avenue 609-522-7647 Tuscany Motor Inn www.tuscanymotorinn.com 609-729-0555

Meghan, daughter of Marlon Morales ‘01, enjoyed the hotel’s pool in Wildwood last year.


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Do you know about. . . VINE VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is an automated notification system that helps you exercise your rights as a crime victim. VINE allows crime victims across the country to anonymously obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders, 24 hours a day, over the telephone, through the web, or by email. What can VINE do for me? • VINE can notify you if there are any changes to your offender’s status. If you register for VINE

before the court proceedings, VINE can notify you of court dates, even if the State’s Attorney’s Office fails to do so. If you register after the offender is in jail, VINE will notify you if the offender is released, escapes, or is transferred to another facility.

How does VINE work? • VINE is a computer system that regularly receives court and custody information from criminal

justice agencies. If there are any changes to your case, VINE will automatically call your phone number. VINE will confirm notification and stop calling.

Does the VINE service cost me anything? • NO! VINE is a public service to victims of crime. How can I register? • Have the name of your offender, the phone number on which you wish to receive phone calls, and a

four-digit pin number that you will remember. o In Maryland call the Maryland Crime Victim’s Resource Center, Inc. at 1-877-VICTIM-1 OR

1-866-MD4VINE and follow the prompts. o In Virginia call toll-free at 800-467-4943. o In DC contact US Attorney’s Victim/Witness Assistance (202) 514-7364

Crime Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment

The amendment was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Jon Kyl of Arizona and Dianne Feinstein of California (Senate Joint Resolution 1). Congressman Steve Chabot of Ohio has introduced the amendment in the House (H. J. Res. 48). Please go to the website for more information about what we can do to encourage our government to give crime victims basic rights. The official web-site is: www.nvcap.org. If you don’t have internet access we would be happy to make a copy of relevant information to pass on to you through regular mail.

We would like to thank Metro Transit Police Department for printing this newsletter. If interested in helping print the next newsletter please contact us at 202-332-COPS!

HARRY DAVIS, JR.- MARLON F. MORALES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD PROGRAM

Applications are now being accepted for annual educational scholarships of $500.00 for students pursing a higher education full time. Applicants must reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area, the scholarship is limited to a one-time award and would be applied to the applicant's first semester of attendance. The purpose of this program is to assist students who are graduating seniors from high school or received a high school equivalency diploma and are continuing their education. Scholarships may be awarded based on merit or financial need. Scholarships must be used within one year of applicant's high school graduation. DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2004 .If you have any questions or wish to make a request for an application feel free to contact Ofc. Mendoza of the Metro Transit Police Department at 410-320-5166 or via email at [email protected].


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Important Deadlines for National: April 15: Deadline for scholarship applications for the Summer 2004 semester. Contact COPS National Office for an application. June 15: Deadline for COPS Summer newsletter. June 30: Deadline for scholarship application for the Fall 2004 semester. Contact the COPS National Office for an application.

2004 Hands On Programs COPS Kids Summer Camp August 2-8 COPS Outward Bound Experience August 2-8 Siblings Retreat September 17-20 Spouse’s Weekend Getaway Septmeber 24-27 Parents Retreat October 1-4 Adult Children’s Retreat October 15-18 In-Law’s Retreat October 22-25

2003 MEMORIAL VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE LIMITED QUANTITY!!

The 2003 National Peace Officers Memorial Day Service is now available on VHS. The cost of the video is $10.00 and all orders must be pre-paid. We have a very limited number, so until April 15, we will be making this video available only to the survivors of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2002, who were honored during the Memorial Service on May 15, 2003, in Washington, D.C. If you are a survivor and would like to place an order, please call the Grand Lodge F.O.P. at 800-451-2711. We will ask for the name of the fallen officer and your relation to him or her. If you are not a survivor but would like to be put on a waiting list should there still be videos available after April 15, call the Grand Lodge at the above number or send e-mail to [email protected]. After April 15, orders for the Memorial Video will be filled in the order in which they were received, so call or e-mail soon!

Ideas on Ways to Commemorate Police Week 2004

Attend and/or volunteer to help in different Police Week Activities. Distribute blue ribbons in your area. These can be small ones to wear or larger ones to fly from car antennas. Tie them to trees and light posts in your area. Ask churches to use this week to “salute officers” in the community with special lunches, awards, or other civic recognition.

Hold an open house at area police departments. Encourage schools to hold contests. Poems or essays can be written about favorite officers or how officers serve the community. These can be published in the newspaper. Posters can be drawn and displayed in merchant windows. Ask local merchants to display prominent flags at half staff on May 15 and put a message proclaiming Police Week on their outdoor signs. Encourage your department to initiate a police trading card program. Volunteer to speak at civic meetings Keep a blue light shining in your window. Thanks to the Michigan COPS Chapter for allowing us to share some great ideas on commemorating Police Week.

Please send in articles and pictures for our next newsletter. Let us know if you have any graduations, new family members (by birth or marriage!), and summer plans! The deadline for submission is June 1st. If you can help with putting the newsletter together please let me know. Send E-mail submissions to [email protected]. Send regular mail submissions to DC COPS, PO Box 31549, Washington, D.C. 20030-1549.

20th Anniversary Gala Dinner The 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, May 14, 2004 at the Washington Hilton Hotel from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The evening will consist of a cash-bar reception from 6-7:00 p.m.; dinner from 7-8:00p.m.; and a program from 8-9:30 p.m. This event is for adults only and business attire would be appreciated.

Reserve Your Tickets NOW!!! Save by purchasing a table!!

Please reserve _____ ticket(s) @ $150 each for the COPS 20th Anniversary Gala.

Please reserve _____ table(s) (10 tickets) @ $1,000 per table for the COPS 20th Anniversary Gala.

◊ Enclosed is my check for $

◊ The tickets can be reserved under my credit card:

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Name on Card ___________________________________

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Mailing address ______

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Encourage your department to sponsor a table for their survivors. The price for a table of ten is $1,000.00! Mail form to: COPS 20th Anniversary Tickets PO Box 3199 Camdenton, MO 65020

On May 14th, 2004, Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. will observe 20 years of service to America’s law enforcement survivors. COPS would appreciate your support since proceeds from the sale of these items will help fund programs for America’s law enforcement survivors. For a limited time, badges may be purchased for $59.00 each. The pin is just $10.00. The coin is $15.00. Or you can purchase all three displayed inside a beautiful velvet-lined case for $80.00. First class mail and handling is included. COPS Anniversary Badge $59.00 x = ________ 1” Badge Lapel Pin $10.00 x = ________ Commemorative Coin $15.00 x = ________ Boxed Set of All 3 Items $80.00 x =_________ Total _________ Check or money order payable to Concerns of Police Survivors. MasterCard/Visa #__________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________________________ Name on card:_____________________________________ Signature:_________________________________________ Mail form to : COPS, Anniversary Items, PO Box 3199, Camdenton, MO 65020 Mail Items to: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Please include a contact phone number: _____________________

COPS 20th Anniversary Commemorative Badge, Lapel Pin and

Coin for Sale


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