january 2016 tcpaaa region one
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January 2016 Texas CPAAA Region One newsletter, The FlashTRANSCRIPT
Volume 14, Issue No. 1 January 2016
Region One website -- http://TexasCPAAA.org/Region1
January – Angleton
Meeting Schedule2016
January 9 -- AngletonFebruary 13 – WebsterMarch 12 – HOST NEEDEDApril 9 -- DickinsonMay 14 –June 11 --July 9 – DPS CAA / Humble
July 31-Aug 2 – State ConventionAugust 13 – No meetingSeptember 10 -- Montgomery CoOctober 8 -- League CityNovember 12 -- Texas CityDecember -- No meeting
2017 (Sign up now by contacting thescheduler; see Notices page.)January –February –March –April --May –June --July / August – Convention ??September --October --November --December -- No meeting
** 2016 **
This edition is somewhat thinnerthan usual. We had no meeting in
December, and many of theCPAAA’s were busy with holiday
related duties.
Inside –2 Calendar, Region Officers3 “Buyer Beware”4 CPAAA Activities 4 - 5 League City 6 - 7 Brenham 8 - Texas City 9 - 10 Galveston 11 - Webster, Galveston cont’d
12 - Notices & Info
The Region One meeting for January will be on Saturday, January9, 2016 in Angleton at 9:00 A.M in the Training Room at theAngleton Police Department, 104 Cannan Drive, Angleton. Noprogram information has been provided.
Take Highway 288 South to the first Angleton exit (288-B).Coming into Angleton you will see Wal-Mart on the right andKroger on the left. That light is Cannan. Turn left on Cannan andthe Police Department is on the right next to the post office.
For those coming in from Hwy 35, you can turn right (west) ontoHwy 523 to Hwy 288B turn left (south) to Cannan, turn left, thenright into Angleton PD.
The phone number is 979-849-2383.Refreshments and fellowship begin at 9 am.
AngletonPoliceDept
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President - Barbara CookVice President - Aubry SartoriSecretary - Richard MelvinTreasurer - Sherry SchumacherDirector, Pos 1 - Leo WaltzDirector, Pos 2 - Delores GantDirector, Pos 3 - Maggie SpoonerState Rep, Non Sworn - Billy BoehlkeState Rep, Sworn - Roger Gonzalez
281-615-7856770-842-2072281-337-8623409-939-6160281-316-2255281-997-1015281-217-6577713-306-8920832-970-4120
[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]
2016 Region One Officer Roster(New officers to be sworn in at the January meeting.)
Upcoming Events
Newsletter StaffEditing, Composition &
LayoutLeo Waltz
Send all Activity reports [email protected]
Web Links of sites relevant to items in this newsletter:● Local CPAAA Newsletters:
http://texascpaaa.org/Region1/local.html● Membership Renewal forms: Use for 2016 renewals.
http://texascpaaa.org/Region1/documents.html
Region One mailing address:524 Louisiana Avenue #15Bacliff, Texas 77518-2106
Do not send dues to this address
Accuracy of information inthe Activities pages is theresponsibility of thesubmitting organization.
Events Calendar Event
Saturday,Jan 9, 2016
Region One meeting – 9 am to Noon, Swearing-in of 2016 Officers.Angleton Police Dept. 104 Cannan Drive, Angleton, TX
Saturday,Jan 23, 2016
Texas CPAAA Board meeting – 10:30 am to ?,Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 2710 W. Commerce St., Buffalo, Texas
Saturday,Feb 13, 2016
Region One meeting – 9 am to Noon,Webster Civic Center, 408 S. Austin, Webster, Tx
Sunday - Tuesday,July 31 - Aug 2
Texas CPAAA Convention http://texascpaaa.net/convention/Corpus Christi Omni Hotel
2016 Region Membership dues.Renewal Form required with dues.
Effective Jan 1, 2016:Region One - TCPAAAc/o Sherry Schumacher, TreasurerP.O. Box 435La Marque, TX 77568-0435
Please do not send your dues to thestate address in Allen, TXDo not send dues to the Region Oneofficial address shown below.
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As we begin the new year many citizens will be making large purchases.Many are looking for that once in a lifetime deal that seems too good to betrue. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Unit in partnership withABTPA would like the citizens to think twice before purchasing a vehicle onthe Internet. The more popular sites that are being sought after for thesepurchases are Craigslist and Offer Up. Unfortunately, many citizens arebeing preyed upon by these common thieves and scam artist using thesesites. It also appears that their tactics are working, due to the increase inreported losses. Although you take the time to follow these steps, it’s noguarantee that the vehicle is not stolen. We only ask that you take theseextra steps to help safe guard your purchase.
√ No Title, No Deal.
√ Verify the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the Dash with theMylar Sticker on the driver side door area. Look for any tamperingor inconsistencies.
√ Absolutely no hand written VIN on the title/paper work.
√ Look for any misspellings and type errors.
√ Check for lack of “Document numbers” on the title.
√ Verify the title by an unbiased third party of your choice, if possible.
√ Avoid the backyard and parking lot sales transactions.
√ Insist on taking a picture of the sellers’ identification and the sellerthemselves.
√ If the above steps cannot be verified at the time of purchase, walkaway.
√ If you have questions, contact your local authorities.
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, then usually it is.
Deputy S. Cerda CCPSSr. Deputy, HCSOCIB/SID/Auto Theft/Public Awareness Unit
Buyer Beware Deputy Sam Cerda
League City Citizens PoliceAcademy Alumni Association
November Volunteer Hours 149.5 = $3,364.46
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League City Blue Santa Event
The Blue Santa program is organized by your League CityPolice Officers and League City Volunteer Firefighters withassistance from other city departments, area businesses, civicgroups, local schools, and community members. On the dayof the event, children are paired up with League City PoliceOfficers and Firefighters to shop for toys, clothing, or otherpersonal items of their choice. In addition, the families aregiven grocery gifts cards and referred to other servicesdepending on their needs. LCCPAAA donated $250 to theLeague City Blue Santa Event. For more information about theLeague City Blue Santa program go towww.leaguecity.com/BlueSanta
League City Holiday Parade
LCCPAAA members participated in theLeague City Holiday parade. Memberswalked in the parade alongside League CityPolice Department officers and volunteers.
Activities From Region OneCPAA Associations
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League City - Continued from previous page.
League City Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
We Back the Blue!
LCCPAAA would like to CongratulateClass 27 of League City Police
Department Citizen’s Police Academy.The class graduated in November.
Congratulations to League CityCPA Class 27
December 2015 Officer of the MonthOfficer Jason Jones with K9 Chico
Officer Jason Jones with K9 Chico
Officer Jason Jones began his career with League City Police Department in 2007 where he was assignedto the Patrol Division. He is a Field Training Officer, TCOLE Instructor, EVOC Instructor and also aBike Patrol Officer. In October 2012 Officer Jones joined the K9 Division and was partnered with K9Chico. K9 Chico is an eight year old German shepherd dog trained and certified in marijuana,methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin narcotics odors. Officer Jones and K9 Chico have been acertified narcotic detection team and police service dog team since December 2012. They receivedadditional certification as a certified narcotic detection team and police service dog team throughDogs for Law Enforcement (DLE) in December 2014.
On 10-19-2015 Officer Jones initiated a traffic stop for a defective brake light.He identified the male driver and returned to his patrol car to perform aDriver’s License check. On the return Ofc Jones found that the subject driverwas out on bond for a murder and was due in court the next day. Uponreturning to the vehicle Officer Jones could smell air freshener as if it hadjust been sprayed, which is often used as an attempt to mask the odor ofnarcotics. Officer Jones asked the subject driver for consent to search thevehicle and the subject driver denied the request. Officer Jones then hadthe subject driver get out of the vehicle and subsequently deployed K9Chico for an exterior sniff. K9 Chico alerted to the presence of narcotic odoron the outside of the vehicle. K9 Chico was then deployed into the car’sinterior where he alerted on a compartment right above the ash tray.
The subject driver was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle wasconducted and a baggie of marijuana was found right where K9 Chico alerted. A vial of PCP was foundin the driver seat between the seat back and bottom. A loaded handgun as well as 2 counterfeit $50bills and 1 counterfeit $100 bill was found in the glovebox of the vehicle. The subject driver wascharged with 2 felonies (Forgery and Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1) and 1 misdemeanor(Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon).
For his service and dedication Officer Jones and K9 Chico will be presented a plaque and a gift at theAlumni board of directors meeting on Tuesday, December 1st. To learn more about the League CityCitizens Police Academy and the Alumni Association visit us at lccpaaa.org or on Facebook.December’s program cosponsored by Awards of Distinction and Kemah Boardwalk.
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Brenham Citizens Police Academy Alumni AssociationExtracted from pages of The Informant, Dec 2015.
Submitted by Benita Schramme.The complete editions can be found at http://texascpaaa.org/Region1/local.html
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Christmas Parade Float wins 1st PlaceIt took lots of work by a large group ofmembers to get to the finished product.Our 1st Place Float had a 1st rate teamof builders and decorators.
Left: A lot of the hard working float crew wasrepresented and marched in this yearsparade. Again, a BIG THANKS to all thatgave up their time and talents to en- sureanother Award Winning Entry. Even if wehadn’t won, it was lots of fun and a true laborof love. What a great group of people to beassociated with.
Left: ChiefGoodman receivesa box of goodies
and theaccompanyingcard. It says
“Giving isBeautiful” in largeprint and “If you
give you willreceive. Your gift
will return to you infull measure,
pressed down,shaken together to
make room formore, and running
over”
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Brenham - continued from previous page.
The New CPAAA board members elected atthe last general meeting were ClarenceSteinfeld, Sue Braun, Carole Petzolt. Thanksfor your commitment ! We look forward to anew year and new and exciting things!
Brenham Police Chief Craig Goodman alsospoke at the “Leaders in Law EnforcementForum” on December 2nd, along withSheriff Otto Hanak and Texas Ranger JeffWolf. They were each presented with aframed “COME AND TAKE IT” flag.
Sgt. Seth Klehm, Cpl. DavidDudenhoeffer, and Ofc.
Terrence Johnson are out insupport of Relay for Life
Right: On November 10, 2015 Cpl.Steven Eilert is presented the “Heroof the Highway” Award from MADD(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers). Heis flanked by his proud Patrol Sgt.Kelvin Raven and Captain DantLange. Steven has won this awardbefore; keep up the GREAT WORK.
Left and Below: TheWashington CountyLeadership programwas at BPD onceagain. Several BPDOfficers assisted withthe various activities;like building searches.Here CID Cpl. JohnSnowden instructs onthe donning ofprotective equipmentand searchtechniques.
Seth Klehm and Justin Schiller werepromoted to Sergeant, and LloydPowell was promoted to Captain ina Dec 3 ceremony
(Editor’s note: None of the 14 photos providedhad captions to identify the Sergeants’ names, sothe names may not be in correct order.)
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Texas City CPAAASubmitted by Becky Hoke
November – We hosted Region One at the Doyle Center. Ranger Joe Haralson was our guestspeaker.December – We helped with the Christmas parade on December 3.On December 14 we had our Christmas party with the Texas City Explorers and the police.We also showed the chief how many volunteer hours we did for the year; we had 6,987 hrs.This includes the COP car, Parades and all other activities. We took down over 600 signs,lights out- 89.
Looking forward to new year, and having another class.In January we will have installation of new officers.
Becky Hoke, President
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Galveston Citizen Police Academy Alumni AssociationSubmitted by Ana Rivera
Blue Santa Came to Town
By Ana Rivera
Dec. 22, 2015.-The Lighthouse Charity Team, in conjunction with members of the CPAAA andother volunteers, put their efforts together, to make the “Blue Santa” event a success, thisChristmas. The police department gathered donations from sponsors, and several agencies andhelp from the CPAAA and Krewe De Blue, to make it possible for the less fortunate children toreceive presents during this Christmas season. The lighthouse provided the space to receive,sort, organize, and wrap over 4,000 presents. The donation center received volunteers during 3days, to bring this project to fruition; they also gathered at the Roof Garden in the Strand, withother community supporters, for a barbecue fund, to raise money to buy toys for the “Blue Santa”.Officer Joey Quiroga organized the efforts and helped giving information to the donors andvolunteers. The program; officer Quiroga mentioned, the program may be expanding to meet theneeds of children with special needs throughout the year.
Last year as well, more than 4,000 toys were donated to underprivileged children. The namesof children were given by GISD teachers and administrators, social agencies, and some walk-insthat proved to have low-income.
This event was a success, and it is another endeavor from the Police Department, and theLighthouse Charity team, to help our community.
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Christmas Parade
By Ana Rivera
December 19, 2015.- The members of the Krewe De Blue, the Medics, Sgt. Destin Sims, andofficer Joey Quiroga, as well as the Firefighters Department, and representatives of some privatebusinesses, to rejoice upon this season and bring the spirit of Christmas to the GalvestonCommunity, especially the children.
At about 6:45pm, the temperature went down to the 50’s, and a few scattered souls were strollingdown the Seawall, Sgt. Sims kept on encouraging the GCPAAA members, because their effortsseemed in vain, since there were no people to cheer, give beads or candy to.
The parade started a little bit late. At about 7:15pm, the parade started on its way to the Seawall.All of a sudden, we could see people swarming from the nearby streets, cheerful and all cuddledup.
The members of the GCPAAA and Krewe De Blue had all gathered, in the “Paddy Wagon”, in theirjail prison costumes. The fun started, the faces of children and adults rejoiced with the colorfulbeads and candy that was thrown to them, right and left.
It was a short parade, it started on 41st. and Seawall, and ended on 25th. We then turned andwent back all satisfied. Our efforts, time and suffering the cold weather had been worth. Theparade was a success. Maybe next year, more people will know about it and fill the streets somemore.
Galveston - continued from previous page.
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Webster Citizen Police AcademyAlumni Association
Submitted by Leo Waltz
The Webster CPAAA had its traditional holidayornament exchange in December, picking up someof the recent class graduates. Officers have beenelected and will be sworn-in and take office at theJanuary 28 meeting. We are also making plans forthe hosting of Region One in February (see more innext month’s edition.)
Meanwhile the toy collection box in the lobby of thepolice department got donations from the citizens,and as it got full, the contents found their way intoone of the offices. The toys made their way to bedistributed and some of them can be seen in thephoto on the right after they were delivered.
Galveston - continued from previous page.
Christmas Party in GalvestonBy Ana Rivera
Dec.15, 2015.-The GCPAAA andthe Krewe de Blue gatheredjoyfully, at the Golden Corral, in itsannual Christmas celebration, tohave some fun time, and later theyhad a gift exchange. Mr. and Mrs.Trittel, enticed attendees to signup to participate in the Christmasparade for December 19, 2015.With this meeting, the memberswere reminded to renew theirregistration fees as well. About 20members attended to this party.EVENTS TO COME:
GCPAAA 2015 GPD Funding RecipientsDec.15, 2015.- The Board has voted to fund the “Marine Dive Team” division, with neededequipment, such as Hazmat dry suits, to protect them from underwater environment whendiving; they will have a “show and tell” session, to illustrate us more about their efforts andhow they use the equipment. They will also be presented with a check for $6,000. Thismoney will go toward the purchase of Side Scan Radar, to locate underwater objects (boats,cars, objects). This will make save them time and will improve their search capability. Themembership dues and volunteer hours support the purchase of this equipment.
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Information and Notices CommitteesAudit: TBD annuallyBenevolence: Dolores Gant, Chair, 281-997-1015;
[email protected]: TBDByLaws: TBDMembership: Chair: Becky Hoke, 409 948-4443, [email protected]
Maggie Spooner, 281-217-6577, [email protected] Sales: Sandi MillerNominations: Chair: Sandi Miller,
[email protected] Boehlke, 409-925-2043; [email protected]
Scheduling: Jeanne Canales, Chair, [email protected]: Jeanne Canales, Chair, [email protected]
Dottie Duby, 979-419-2383, [email protected] Phillips, 936-377-3891;Adell Boren, [email protected];Calvin Walker, [email protected]
Future activities should be sent to LeoWaltz, the Region One and Texas CPAAAweb manager, at the following emailaddress: [email protected]
This newsletter is a monthly publication of RegionOne of the Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni
Association. All officers are volunteers.
Region One website:TexasCPAAA.org/Region1
Deadline forFebruary Edition:
Jan 30, 2016
Region One Email List (currently has 239 subscribers)The Region One email list is for all CPAAA’s, their members, liaison and coordinators, police dept personnel
interested in Region One activities. A link to this newsletter will be emailed to those on the list; no newsletterswill be sent as attachments because of the file size being rejected by many mail servers. Of course the
newsletter will be available on the Region website as soon as it is published, but we recommend that you getyour email address on the list to receive other timely information also. There is a link on the Region web site
or you can visit this link: http://texascpaaa.net/mailman/listinfo/region-one_texascpaaa.net
February MeetingFeb. 13, 2016Time: 9:00 AMPlace: Webster
New OfficersThe listing of new 2016 officers is onpage 2. Installation of Region OneOfficers and Director will be at the
January meeting.
A reminder that local newsletters areneeded for the Region Local Newsletterspage. If your CPAAA produces anewsletter, send it [email protected] as a pdf file. Ifthe newsletter is already online, justsend the link. Here is the link to theLocal Newsletters page:TexasCPAAA.org/Region1/local.html
Associations -23AngletonBrenhamDeer ParkDickinsonDPSFt. Bend Co.Galveston Co SheriffHarris County SheriffHoustonHumbleKemahLa Porte
Lake JacksonLeague CityLiberty CountyMontgomery
CountyPasadenaPearlandRichmondSugarlandTexas CityTri AgencyWebster
Individuals -7
Billy BoehlkeBarbara BrownJeanne
CanalesAmelia CollinsSusan ErnstSuzanne KellyBob Milke
(as of 9/1)
2015 Region One Members