DPS The Quarterly September 2003

hcrartment ofPublic Safety

uarterly
A publication bringing professionalism and humanity together. September 2003
What's Inside
Breath Alcohol Detection Now On
u. s. Coast Guard Cutters
"The goal is to deter individu
als who would otherwise abuse
alcohol and operate a boat on our
seaways." Page 4
Alaska Bureau Of Investigation
"They brought me 2350 pounds
of evidence! It worked out to
exactly 100 items.... Page 7
Thanks For Kids Don't Float
Program Commissioner Bill Tandeske (left), Governor Frank Murkowski, and Deputy
"Due to the cold water temCommissioner Ted Bachman congratulate Colonel Julia Grimes.
perature and the swift current, I
think he would have drowned if Governor Murkowski Announced
not for the PFD this program
donated. " Page 12 Julia Grimes As Head Of State Troopers
By JOHN MANLY, GOVERNOR'S PRESS SECRETARY
On The Road With The Torch Run
"But the best part was the Governor Frank H. Murkowski In making the appointment, Tandeske
attention given to the Special and Department of Public Safety noted the qualities, experience and chal
Olympic athletes on the teams.... " Commissioner Bill Tandeske announced lenges that led to the selection of Grimes.
Page 16 their selection of Colonel Julia Grimes, a "The Department of Public Safety is ad
20-year veteran of the Alaska State dressing many long-term issues to ensure
P/V Moen Commissioned Troopers, as the new director of the the organization is effective in addressing
"...it is important we remember Division of Alaska State Troopers. Grimes our core missions. Strong leadership is es
our own, and (there isn't) a more also received a promotion to the rank of sential, and Col. Grimes will provide that
appropriate way to remember colonel in her new position, which is leadership."
Trooper Moen than by naming a effective immediately. During her more than 20 years with
vessel after him." Page 17 "Colonel Grimes brings more than two the Alaska State Troopers, Col. Grimes
decades of experience as an Alaska State has served as supervisor of the Airport In
Paid In Full Trooper working in many assignments and terdiction Team of the State Drug En
"I know this doesn't look like roles," Murkowski said. "I have been im forcement Unit, as an investigator with
much, but this patch was on the pressed by her strong leadership prin the Criminal Investigations Bureau, as the
uniform my brother was wearing ciples, as well as the energy and vision sergeant in charge of warrants/fugitives/
the day of his shooting." Page 21 she brings to her new assignment. Colo extraditions for the Judicial Services Unit,
nel Grimes is a welcome addition to the and as a rural enforcement trooper and pi
Public Safety leadership team." (Colonel Grimes, continued on page 3)

THE QUARTERLY SEPTEMBER 2003
Captain Joe Masters Promoted To Major

Colonel Julia Grimes announced the
promotion of Captain Joe Masters, Divi
sion of Fish and Wildlife Protection
(FWP), to Major, Division of Alaska State
Troopers (AST), effective June 11, 2003.
Major Masters has more than 17 years of
service with the Divisions of Alaska State
Troopers and Fish and Wildlife Protec
tion.
Col. Grimes said, "Major Masters
brings a comprehensive and balanced
background to the Division. I am very
pleased to add someone of his caliber and
ability to my staff."
Major Masters joined the Alaska State
Troopers in August of 1986 after serving
as a Village Public Safety Officer in
Unalakleet and as an officer with the
Unalaska Police Department.
His first assignment was with AST
Fairbanks patrol. He then transferred to
Sand Point where he worked for five years
with the AST Rural Enforcement Unit. In
1991, Major Masters was assigned to the
Department of Public Safety Training
Academy in Sitka as a Corporal, and later
promoted to Sergeant, and Deputy Com
mander.
In 1996, he transferred to Anchorage
Post and was assigned as Patrol Supervi
sor and later as Supervisor of Anchorage
Judicial Services.
Major Masters was promoted to First
Sergeant and reassigned to Headquarters,
where he supervised the Recruitment Unit
for two years.
In 1999, he transferred to the Division
of Fish and Wildlife Protection and was
promoted to Lieutenant as Deputy Com
mander for C Detachment. A year later he
was promoted to Captain as C Detachment
Commander.
Major Masters is a 1996 graduate of
the Southern Police Institute from the Uni
versity of Louisville. He has been a
Department pilot since 1999. He has also
been a member of the Tactical Dive Unit.
Major Masters' assignment will be as
Deputy Director for the Division of the
Alaska State Troopers. His duties will in-
Major Joe Masters is. assigned as Deputy
Director for the Division of Alaska State
Troopers.
elude oversight of all statewide enforce
ment operations, the daily operations of
the five AST geographic detachments,
and the Alaska Bureau of Investigation.•
Lieutenant Matt Leveque Promoted To Captain

Colonel Julia Grimes announced the
promotion of Lt. Matt Leveque, Director's
Office, Field Enforcement Coordinator, to
Captain, Alaska Bureau of Investigation,
effective June 27, 2003. She said, "Capt.
Leveque brings a wealth of experience and
leadership ability to his new position."
Capt. Leveque joined the Alaska State
Troopers in June of 1990, after six years
with the United States Marine Corps hav
ing achieved the rank of captain.
After leaving the DPS Sitka Training
Academy, his first assignment was with
AST Fairbanks Patrol followed by two
years at Bethel Post.
In 1993, he was promoted to Corporal
and assigned to the DPS Sitka Training
Academy. In 1996, he was promoted to
Sergeant and transferred to Palmer Post
where he was assigned as Shift Supervi
sor. In 1999, Sgt. Leveque was reassigned
to Talkeetna Post as Post Supervisor.
Within the year he was promoted to Lieu
tenant and transferred to DPS Sitka
Training Academy as DPS Academy Com
mander.
In 2002, he was transferred into AST
Headquarters and assumed the position of
Field Operations Coordinator.
Capt. Leveque is a graduate of the FBI
National Academy, in Quantico, Virginia,
205th session. He is also a member of the
Tactical Dive Unit and served as statewide
coordinator. Through his career he has
taken numerous training courses and has
been an instructor in disciplines ranging
from firearms to scuba diving.
Capt. Leveque's assignment will be as
unit commander for the Alaska Bureau of
Investigation for the Division of the
Alaska State Troopers. His duties will in
elude oversight responsibility of major
Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman

pinned the new captain badge on Capt.

Leveque.

crimes, Missing Persons Clearinghouse,

white-collar crime, Alaska Homicide Regis

try Program, cold homicide investigations,

and child exploitation/sexual assault in

vestigations. •

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SEPTEMBER 2003 THE QUARTERLY
Criminal Investigation Bureau Name Changed

Colonel Julia Grimes, recently an
nounced a comprehensive reorganization
of the division's investigation units state
wide.
"The goal of this reorganization is to
maximize effectiveness in major criminal
and drug enforcement investigations, in
accordance with Governor Frank
Murkowski's emphasis on reducing ille
gal drug and alcohol traffic in Alaska,"
said Col. Grimes. "The Governor has
asked that we all maximize our return on
investment in everything we do. Toward
that effort, we are combining all of our
criminal investigators into one statewide
organization headquartered in Anchorage.
What has been known in the past as our
Criminal Investigation Bureau will now be
the Alaska Bureau of Investigation or ABI.
We'll also be reorganizing our Statewide
Drug Enforcement Unit as an independent
organization called the Alaska Bureau of
Alcohol and Drug Enforcement or
ABADE. We believe the designation of
ABADE as a stand-alone organization un
~derscores AST's commitment to a renewed
emphasis on drug and alcohol enforce
ment in Alaska."
Commander of ABADE will be Capt. Ed
Harrington, current commander of the
Alaska State Troopers C Detachment
(Western Alaska/Aleutian Chain). Lt.
Colonel Grimes,
continued from page I
lot through much of the King
Salmon and Dillingham areas. Most
recently, Col. Grimes served on the
director's staff as the permits/li
cense supervisor and was promoted
to captain on May 1, 2003 and as
sumed the position of division staff
supervisor. Col. Grimes is the first
female director of the Division of
Alaska State Troopers.
Col. Grimes is a graduate of the
212th Session of the Federal Bureau
of Investigations National Academy
located in Quantico, Virginia. •
John Glick, deputy commander at C De
tachment, will assume duties as acting C
Detachment commander.
ABADE will also undergo some inter
nal reorganization in an effort to place an
increased emphasis on bootlegging in ru
ral Alaska and to target major drug dealers
across the state. A major part of the effort
will include enhancing current and devel
oping new cooperative efforts with local
and federal law enforcement agencies in
volved in drug and alcohol interdiction
within Alaska.
Capt. Matt Leveque, recently assigned
as commander of CIB, will continue as
commander of the renamed Alaska Bureau
of Investigation (ABI). Alaska State
Trooper General Investigation Units in
Palmer, Fairbanks, and Soldotna will be as
similated into ABI, but will remain where
currently located. A number of investiga
tors who are currently stationed in
Anchorage will be transferred to these
three posts to enhance our ability to ad
dress major crimes in those areas.
Commissioner Bill Tandeske signed the Alaska Public Safety Information Network,
APSIN, Phase I-A Amendment contract with Science Application International
Corporation. The first phase of this project is expected to take 18 months, with the
new APSIN system in place by 2006. With Commissioner Tandeske, are (from left)
Joe Mannion, Information Systems Manager; Kathy Monfreda, Records and
Identification Supervisor; Ron Little, SAIC; and Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman.
From its four locations in Anchorage,
Fairbanks, Palmer, and Soldotna, ABI will
have primary responsibility for major crime
investigations throughout the State in
cluding assistance to local law
enforcement agencies on an "as re
quested" basis.
Col. Grimes said, "Combining all of
AST's major crime investigators into ABI
means that more investigators can be put
on a case during the crucial first hours
and days of any major criminal investiga
tion." She continued, "Standardization of
training among investigators will be en
hanced and it will be easier to develop
specialized skills like polygraph examiners,
blood spatter analysts, or crime scene ex
perts. We expect this reorganization to
effectively enhance AST's ability to ad
dress serious crime across Alaska. These
changes represent some of the first moves
in a major reorganization of personnel
within the Department of Public Safety in
tended to refocus DPS efforts on the core
missions of the agency." •
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Transferred To DPS
Commissioner Bill Tandeske an- current office space; investigators in Ju- department aircraft operations that
nounced the transfer of the Alcoholic neau and Fairbanks have already moved would allow ABC Investigators to ac
Beverage Control (ABC) to the Depart- into DPS facilities. cess remote locations in concert with
ment of Public Safety. The move, from Tandeske said, "We are working with other department operations."
the Department of Revenue to DPS, ABC to make full use of our resources Tandeske continued, "Please join
was effective July 1,2003. such as APSIN capabilities to allow their me in welcoming Executive Director
Alignment of functions within State operations to be as effective as they can Doug Griffin and his staff to our de
government was the basis for ABC be. partment. Without question, our
moving to DPS. For now, Anchorage Additionally, we will develop a process focus on our core missions will be en
, based employees will remain in their to ensure that ABC personnel are aware of hanced with this addition." • l
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Breath Alcohol Detection Now Onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutters

On Patrol OffAlaska's Shorelines

By ESSIEN J. UKOIDEMABIA, FORENSIC TECHNICIAN, SCDL
The highways are no longer the only mile and put the necessary equipment is one more step in helping the U.S. Coast
realms of the DataMaster; we can now in where it would do the most good. Three Guard, the nation's leading maritime law
clude the high seas as part of its domain. quarters of our mission is deterrence and enforcement agency, protect our Alaskan
The State of Alaska's Scientific Crime we do this by providing DataMasters to waters.
Detection Laboratory (SCDL) Breath Alco these Coast Guard Cutters to enable offic We would like to bid a farewell to the
hol Section is working with the Coast ers to obtain evidence that may be used in Intoximeter 3000, which has served as the
Guard on a program that will detect and trial. The goal is to deter individuals who evidential breath test instrument for
apprehend DWI offenders on the high would otherwise abuse alcohol and oper Alaska since 1986. This instrument will no
seas. ate a boat on our seaways." longer be a part of the active program ef
The vehicle that will launch this new fective July I, 2003, and has been replaced
~ program is the placement of DataMaster by the current generation instrument
The State went the extrabreath test instruments on four different known as the DataMaster. The last
U.S. Coast Guard Island Class Cutters. mile and put the necessary Intoximeter will be donated to the Frater
The mission of these 1l0-foot Patrol Boats equipment where it would do nal Order of Alaska State Trooper's
is mainly search, rescue, and to maintain Museum in Anchorage, Alaska. •the most good.
law enforcement along Alaska's coastline. --~._-_._._-- ---~.-------- -------- - .. ,_.
There have been highly visible inci
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dents in our recent past that might have The Anacapa at Petersburg, the

been prevented if some measure of alco Roanoke Island at Homer, and the

hol detection was available to our Coast Naushon at Ketchikan are three of the

Guard crewmembers during their patrols. It four patrol boats that have already been

was clear that something needed to be outfitted with the DataMaster. The Liberty

done. Criminalist Jeanne Swartz, the at Auke Bay (in the Juneau area) will re

guardian of the State Breath Alcohol Pro ceive a DataMaster soon.

gram explained, "The State went the extra The Naushon was the first to be outfit

ted with a DataMaster and the Breath
Alcohol Supervisor, Lt. Paul Bruening of
the Ketchikan Police Department, per
formed the first Verification of Calibration
on the installed instrument and then
trained three of the crew members as
DataMaster Operators. Local Alaska State
Troopers have been accompanying the
crew members just in case a suspicious
vessel is boarded. The Alco is used as a control for the
The bottom line for all these precauA DataMaster on The Naushon in DataMaster on The Naushon in
tions is safety of our seaways. This effortKetchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Police Memorial Day 2003
A day to remember our fallen officers
On May 9, 2003 the law enforcement
community of Alaska took time to pause,
recognize, and commemorate thirty-nine
officers who have made the ultimate sacri
fice while serving the citizens of the Last
Frontier. The memorial service took place
at the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection
Laboratory (ASCDL) next to AST head
quarters on Tudor Road in Anchorage.
The inception and creation for the Memo
rial was initiated and supervised by Mr.
George Taft who was the Crime Labora
tory Director from 1986 through 2002. The
ASCDL is dedicated to those Alaskan law
enforcement officers who have lost their
lives in the line of duty and who are stew
ards of the Memorial that was constructed
in 1986. Bricks bearing sponsorship in
scriptions were donated by fellow officers,
families, and friends wishing to show re
spect to these courageous individuals.
Beautification efforts occur each spring
and flowers are planted along it by the
members of the ASCDL.
One of the last official acts of Presi
~ dent John F. Kennedy before his death in
Dallas, Texas was to name May 15 Na
tional Police Memorial Day. Ironically, the
first officer so honored was a Dallas of
ficer killed during the apprehension of
Kennedy's assassin. This year, police of
ficers across the State of Alaska gathered
to honor those brave men and women
from their ranks who have answered the fi
nal call. One hundred forty seven law
enforcement officers, nationwide from fed
eral, state, and local levels were killed in
the line of duty during 2002.
Here, in Alaska, two more officers were
honored along with those before them:
James Hesterberg
Department of Corrections - November
19,2002
Thomas Patrick O'Hara
National Park Service - December 19,2002
The ceremony which was organized
and sponsored by APDEA, APOA, PSEA,
and FOAST concluded the week long
APOA 2003 Annual Crime Conference.
Capt. Mel Kalkowski with the APD Re
serves opened the ceremony, the honor
By JOHN GIACALONE, CRIMINALIST, ASCDL
PHOTO BY CRIMINALIST JIM WOLFE,ASCDL
Law enforcement officers pay their respects during the reading of the Final Call.
guard comprised of AST and APD officers
marched in formation and presented the
colors during the National Anthem and
Pledge of Allegiance. The reading of
proclamations and the presentation of the
Wreath of Honor were followed by a violin
duet, "Ashokan Farewell." The musi
cians, Beverly and Erica Beheim are the
wife and daughter of the ASCDL director,
Chris Beheim.
The reading of the Final Call by Major
Doug Norris and Deputy Chief Mark
Mew involved the individual naming, date,
and circumstance of each of the 39 hon
ored. An officer then presented a rose
and salute in front of the memorial as the
roll was called during the solemn event.
The Police Prayer was delivered by Chap
lain Jerry Norman. Dan Henderson with
the Alaska Highlanders bag-piped "Amaz
ing Grace," a 21-gun salute was rendered
by the Military Police Rifle Team from Ft.
Richardson, and "Echo Taps" by the Air
Force Band of the Pacific emotionally
ended the event.
The involvement of a wide spectrum of
participants from all across the State's di
verse law enforcement agencies reminds
us that each officer, dedicated to serve
and protect, foster a uniquely special
bond. May we all carry their memory in
our hearts and minds as we go about life's
daily tasks and hope we never have to
add another name to this list of heroes.
May they rest in peace. •
A Part Of America Died
Somebody killed a policeman today and

A part of America died.

A piece of our country he swore to protect

Will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect who shot him will

stand up in court,

With counsel demanding his rights;

While a young widowed mother must

work for her kids

And spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a

battle field too.

Just as if he'd gone off to war.

Though the flag of our nation won't fly

at half mast,

To his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,

It happened in your town or mine.

While we slept in comfort behind

our locked doors,

A cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a

dark city street,

And he stands at each new rookie's side.

He answered the call, and gave us his all

And part of America died.•

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From the desk of Chaplain Jerry O. Norman
The New Detectives:
Update
Mark your calendars.....
The episode filmed in Alaska earlier
this year, "Sunken Clues", is scheduled to
premier on Tuesday evening, August 5,
2003, on the Discovery Channel.
It will feature the efforts of the Alaska
State Troopers and the Scientific Crime
Detection Laboratory. An overview of
this story appeared in the June 2003
Quarterly.•
Public Safety Academy
Spring Graduation 2003
The Department of Public Safety
(DPS) Training Academy in Sitka held its
graduation ceremony for ALET (Alaska
Law Enforcement Training) Class #29.
Governor Frank Murkowski was the key
note speaker, Commissioner Bill
Tandeske, and Colonel Julia Grimes pre
sented the graduates with their badges.
The graduates sponsored by DPS
were: Andrew Ballesteros, Jessie
Carson, Benjamin Christian, Jason
Fieser, Neal Fulks, Christopher Graves,
Carl Henrikson, Darren Hernandez,
Elondre Johnson, Mark Pearson, Howard
Peterson III, Michael Roberts, Tage Toll,
Paul Wegrzyn, and Garrett Willis with
AST; Ryan Wynn, John Bissen, Dan
Dahl, and Cody Litster with FWP; and
Daniel Jones with Fire Prevention. •
"With this great honor goes
also a certain responsibility. Just
as you are the beginning of a new
tradition, you must realize, each of
you, that from now on, the spot
light will beat on you with
particular brilliance.... Whether
it S on the street, in the city, or in
the front line, (we) will expect un
usual conduct of you. I know that
you will meet every test of the fu
ture.... "
General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
L__-.__. .--l
Once again the time flies by. We have
experienced a beautiful, but strange, sum
mer. Major changes have taken place all
over. I am publicly expressing my con
gratulations to our own Colonel Julie
Grimes for her appointment in the depart
ment. To all the others who have seen
changes in their lives as to rank or status,
congratulations and God speed on your
journey.
I am reminded of a story that was
shared with me recently about a man who
was taking his family on a long trip around
the country. As they prepare, they went
to great lengths to find a map that would
show them the route they were going to
take. After a long period of driving, it be
came late and very apparent that they
were lost. Not wanting to disturb the
sleeping family, the man was trying des
perately to find the map and find his way.
After a long period of fumbling and be
coming more lost, he finally found a place
where he could get directions. As he was
getting out of the car, he realized he was
sitting on the map all along.
As each of us has set our individual
courses toward the future, some have es
tablished their way and followed it very
accurately. Some have generally set a
course, but have become confused and
distracted and lost sight of the goal.
Many of us have lost the way, but are ac
tually sitting on the map.
In Hebrews 12: I, the Apostle Paul said,
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by
such a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the
sin that so easily entangles, and let us run
with perseverance the race marked out for
us."
In 2 Timothy 4:7 Paul says, "I have
fought the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in
store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will
award to me on that day."
Regardless of what may come your
way, the circumstances, trials or confusion
don't sit on the map. Keep it in front of
you and follow it carefully. This applies to
every aspect of your life whether it is your
stock portfolio, your family, or reading
your Bible and talking with God Himself.
God bless each and you and have a
wonderful fall. •
PHOTO BY TIM DESPAIN, PIO
On June 26, 2003, (from left) Marti Greeson, Director, Mothers Against Drunk
Drivers Alaska Chapter; Major Joe Masters, AST; and Chief Walt Monegan,
Anchorage Police Department announced the kick-off of the July "You Drink. You
Drive. You Lose." enforcement crackdown. Behind them on the lawn at Trooper
Headquarters in Anchorage, are 50 volunteers from Youth for Action and the
Southcentral Foundation. Each volunteer represents one of the people killed in an
alcohol related crash during the year 2000. Troopers and municipal police statewide
patrolled extra hours during the enforcement crackdown to stop and arrest drunk
drivers.
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Alaska Bureau OfInvestigation

Big changes are going on here in CIB
or rather ABI. With the reorganization
that's going on, I'm still a bit confused as
to who is part of ABI and who isn't, so, I'll
just go with the old crew of CIB for the
time. We will have a clear view of the ABI
lineup next quarter.
Lt. Al Storey has moved (we're going
to miss you!) over to fill the vacancy left
by Capt. Matt Leveque with his promotion
(Congratulations!) to Commander of ABI
(and Welcome!) and Capt. Ed Harrington
(Welcome to you, too) is the new Com
mander of SDEU now called ABADK
(Man, it's going to be hard getting the
hang of these new acronyms!) Of course,
Capt. David Hudson has gone back to the
Director's Office. You weren't here for
long, but we all wish you well in your new
position.
It's been Baby Central around here
with three of our officers becoming fa
thers! Sgt. Hans Brinke and Ginger Rex
and sister, Haley welcomed Hans Chris
tian Brinke III to the world on May 6th at
10:21 AM. Trp. Jeremy Grieme of
Soldotna and wife, Bridget have had their
first child, Marik Roman Grieme. He
showed up on July 1st. Scott Laufenberg
and his wife, Melissa would like to an-
Meet part of the ABI team: (from left) Inv. Chris Thompson, Inv. Eric Burroughs, Inv.
Dave Hanson, Capt. David Hudson, Inv. Angela Langston, Sgt. Randy McPherron, and
Lt. Nils Munsen.
By JENNIFER M. GRIGGS
nounce the arrival of Ian Scott
Laufenberg this past May 1st. Congratu
lations to all the new parents!
Becky Whalin, of Fairbanks Drug Unit,
was given a real Cowgirl send off. She
went on to bigger and better things this
past May 31 st. We all wish you well!
Paula Soden started on July 14th to fill
Becky's shoes. Welcome aboard! Glad to
have you.
I think I have a new record for the evi
dence room! If you exclude impounded
cars, I received the most evidence
(weight-wise) ever! Recently, several
members of ABI conducted a search war
rant and seized a bunch of pull-tabs and
other related stuff. They brought me 2350
pounds of evidence! It worked out to ex
actly 100 items of evidence. Now, I've
often joked about having a ton of evi
dence - but it's not a joke any more!
Well, guess that's all the news that's fit
to print! If I missed anything or anyone,
let me know before the next newsletter and
I'll be sure to include you. Hope every
one had a wonderful summer! •
A Detachment News
By SHELLY DUNN, AST KETCIDKAN
Departures." "
In March, Julie Sharkey gave her 1
year notice to her supervisor, RDIII Shelly
Dunn. Her husband, Tom, was transfer
ring to Anchorage DOC in April and she
was going to stay in Ketchikan for a while.
Well, two weeks after Tom moved to An
chorage, Julie gave her one-month notice
after accepting an RDII position with EOC.
We all knew that year's notice wouldn't
hold up. After more than eight years of
service at Ketchikan Post, Julie's last day
was June 6th
. A farewell party was held at
the U.S.C.O. Crow's Nest on June llth. Julie Sharkey (left) shown with her
Capt. Steve Garrett presented her with a supervisor, Shelly Dunn, received
plaque and thanked her for her years of farewell gifts from her friends at
(A Detachment, continued on page 8) Ketchikan Post. Julie Sharkey with Trp. A.J. Charlton.____d_~_. ~ . _
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A Detachment,
continued from page 7
service to A Detachment. Trp. A.J.
Charlton presented her with an APOA
plaque thanking her for the years of ser
vice and involvement with the Ketchikan
Chapter. Lt. Kurt Ludwig presented her
with a plaque on behalf of the Klawock
Post troopers. RDIII Dunn presented her
with a pair of diamond and gold hoop ear
rings from all Ketchikan Post personnel. A
good time was had by all. We all miss
Julie here in Ketchikan. EOC is fortunate
to have her.
Arrivals.....
On May 18th
at 0316, Trenton Shane
Nicholson entered the world at the
Ketchikan General Hospital. He weighed 6
pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19.2
inches long. He joins very proud parents
Trp. Shane Nicholson, Kendra, and big
sister Ashleigh. Congratulations to the
Nicholsons.
Trp. Jeremy Baum joined the FWP
crew at Ketchikan Post in May. His FTO
is over and he is a happy trooper. It's
great having you here with us, Jeremy!
With Julie Sharkey's departure, a big
hole was left in dispatch, which was nicely
filled by RDII Loralee Corbett. Corbett,
with 14 months dispatch experience, had
terminated employment in March with
Bethel PD and moved to Ketchikan. Her
husband, Joe, is an officer with the
Ketchikan Police Department, dad is Sgt.
Dan Donaldson, and sister is Trp.
Michelyn Grigg. Welcome to Loralee,
Joe, and their children, sons Peyton, age
six and Nathaniel, age eight weeks; and
daughter Abigael, age two. It is great to
have you with us, Loralee.
Juneau JS welcomed new JS Clerk
Erin Rackley on April 25th after the de
parture of Steve Healey. Rackley was born
and raised in Juneau, and is a very wel
come addition to JS. AI and Wally are
thrilled to have her on' board.
Trp. Mark Granda joined the team at
Juneau Post AST on April 16th
• He and his
family, wife Alia, and children Dorian age
three, and Caitana age five, arrived fresh
out of Soldotna and are very much enjoy
ing Juneau life. Welcome to the Grandas!
Other news......
First City Expo - Ketchikan: On April
5-6, 2003, Ketchikan High School hosted
the Annual First City Expo. The First City
Expo is a chance for local businesses to
show the community what they have to
offer. Ketchikan AST participated and set
up a recruitment booth and handed out
Safety Bear reflectors, key chains, boating
safety brochures, recruitment information,
and much more. Many thanks to RDII
Marianne Thomson, Trp. Gary Webb, Trp.
Mark Eldridge, Trp. Adam Benson, Trp.
A.J. Charlton, Trp. Adam Benson, Trp.
Trp. Shane Nicholson, his wife, Kendra, and daughter, Ashleigh, welcome baby boy
Trenton Shane to their family.
Mark Finses, Trp. Cable Campbell, and
Sgt. Lonny Piscoya for manning the
booth.
While on routine patrol, Trp. Gary Webb
came across three good kids and
rewarded them with Trooper Stetsons.
What a nice trooper!
Trp. Mark Finses is shown measuring a
black bear's skull. He then pulled the
tooth and sealed the hide for the local
hunters.
On July 5, Lt. Kurt Ludwig participated
in the Ketchikan Fourth of July festivities
by volunteering to be a victim for the
Ketchikan Crimestoppers dunk tank. His
appearance resulted in many donations
for the non-profit organization. Lt.
Ludwig's son, Alex, was very excited to
dunk his daddy.
Appreciations.....
On July 9, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya received
a letter of thanks from a citizen, commend
ing Trp. Adam Benson's response to a
reported death on board a private sport
fishing vessel on June 26th
• The citizen
thanked Trp. Benson for his extended
warmth and compassion displayed during
their time of shock and grief.
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A Detachment, continued from page 8
Lt. Kurt Ludwig participated in the Ketchikan Fourth of July festivities which in
cluded the dunk tank. Ludwig's son, Alex, enjoyed dunking dad.
On July 2, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya received
a letter from the Stewart RCMP expressing
their appreciation for the assistance pro
vided to them by Trp. AJ. Charlton.
On June 6, Trp. Charlton was in Stewart
for the Rodeo weekend, when the RCMP
was called to an accident involving ,; semi
tractor/trailer that had rolled over and the
passenger had sustained serious injuries.
Trp. Charlton assisted in the investiga
tion.
The RCMP stated in their letter "It was
clearly evident that Trp. Charlton is quite
knowledgeable in the area of traffic inves
tigation". The RCMP also thanked Trp.
Charlton for his assistance throughout the
weekend Rodeo. The community appreci
ated the presence of both the RCMP and
the Alaska State Troopers.
RDII Sharon Furey and RDII John
Rymer each received a memo of apprecia
tion for their excellent dispatching skills,
while handling a call on June 16. Troop
ers and Ketchikan Police Officers
responded to a report of an armed male
who had broken into his ex-girlfriends
house and was threatening to kill himself.
A 7-hour standoff ensued, and the subject
surrendered to the Ketchikan Troopers.
Because of poor radio coverage in the
area, the dispatchers were instrumental in
relaying radio traffic between troopers and
the police officers, and for contacting nu
merous other personnel and agencies to
respond.
On June 11, Sgt. Lonny Piscoya re
ceived a memo of appreciation from Capt.
Steve Garrett for his excellent leadership
abilities in reducing overtime and other ex
penditures at Ketchikan Post. Capt.
Garrett stated "You were able to accom
plish this by using your leadership
abilities and managerial skills. While
costs were kept to a minimum, you and
your personnel were still able to provide
protection to the public in an effective and
efficient manner".
On May 12, JS Clerk Lonna Murray
received a memo of appreciation from
ACIII Linda Deal for the outstanding job
she did training the new Juneau JS Clerk.
Sgt. David Tracy had one word to de
scribe her assistance "invaluable". CSO
AI Fenumiai also praised her performance
and observed her to be someone who
takes pride in her work. Ms. Deal thanked
Lonna for her efforts and superior perfor
mance.
On June 26, Sgt. David Tracy of Juneau
Post, received a memo of appreciation
from Lt. Ludwig for his outstanding lead
ership skills. While keeping costs at a
minimum Sgt. Tracy was able to provide
training to personnel in the use of the
Taser and Reid Interview/Interrogation
Techniques. Lt. Kurt Ludwig stated,
"Your ability to get the necessary training
for your personnel, while keeping costs at
a minimum, was no easy task".
On May 15, RDII Richard Nowland re
ceived a memo of appreciation from Lt.
Kurt Ludwig for a job well done dispatch
ing an active shooter call on May 15th
in
the Wrangell Island area. The trooper
handling the call, Trp. Mark Eldridge, com
mented, "RDII Nowland's quick thinking
and immediate actions greatly assisted me
in keeping on top of the situation in
Thoms Place". Great job Rich! •
Mosquitoes and tourists, tourists
and mosquitoes, not sure which came first
but they have arrived. And so have the
new recruits. A big welcome to Jason
Fieser, Carl· Henrikson, Paul Wegrzyn,
Darren Hernandez, Howard Peterson III,
Cody Litster, and Benjamin Christian.
Good luck with your new venture in life.
Also another "wee little" Wooten has
arrived on July 8, 2003. Heath Remington
B Detachment News

By JILL VELOSKE BYBEE, AST TALKEETNA
Curtis Wooten. Wow! With a name like
that he's well on his way for Trooper Re
cruit. Congratulations Trp. Mike Wooten
and family.
We welcome Lisa Bucher to B Detach
ment Evidence. She is helping Julie Kirn
who is always up to her elbows in Stuff!
They have done great work together in or
ganizing and getting Palmer's Evidence in
"Tip Top shape." Looks super ladies, and
they even offered assistance to Master
Carpenter Lt. Rick Roberts who volun
teered his carpentry skills on the Evidence
Locker at MTR.
Palmer JS had an interesting one. A
guy called in to see if a warrant was
quashed (it was) and as Maria Cramer
(JS clerk) was checking him in APSIN, she
learned that he has an invalid license out
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B Detachment,
of Missouri, no valid license in Alaska,
and he has a protective order against him.
Then the big question, "Hey, do I have to
go to Sitka to be a Trooper or can I just go
through the process in Anchorage or
Palmer?" Well ..
And a huge welcome to CSO Doug
Packa who transferred from Homer and
come on board with Palmer JS.
Welcome Trp. Ken Acton and Trp.
Ronny Simmons, both from Fairbanks, to
Glennallen. And a good bye to Trp.
Freddie Wells, who's going to Tok as Ser
geant.
A congratulations to Lynda Horn who
received an Associate of Arts from Prince
William Sound Community College this
past spring.
Many of us are confused on who Trp.
Grigg really is; let's see if we can clarify
that. She was known as Trp. Contreras,
but because she was married this past
spring to Cole Grigg, she is officially Trp.
Michelyn Grigg. Congratulations on
your marriage.
And, welcome Trp. Andy Adams and
Trp. John Ostoj to Talkeetna. •
Trp. Mike Wooten; his wife, Molly; son,
Dalton; and daughter, McKinley paid a
visit to Palmer post to Show 'n' Tell about
their new treasure Heath Remington
Curtis Wooten. Wooten's son, Payton is
not pictured.
Palmer evidence custodians, Lisa Bucher
and Julie Kim, take their jobs very
seriously. Troopers, beware if you submit
evidence and it is done wrong. They will
nail you to the wall if they have to.
Trp. Hans Roelle
Plaque Installed
At Palmer Post
By CAPT. DENNIS CASANOVAS
Trooper Hans Roelle plaque was placed at
Palmer Post.
An attractive metal plaque has been
provided to the Alaska State Troopers B
Detachment in remembrance of Trooper
Hans-Peter L. Roelle.
It was obtained April 30, 2003 and
mounted on the wall of the entryway to
the Palmer AST/FWP offices. This plaque
is visible from outside the building and is
mounted directly under a light that re
mains illuminated 24 hours per day.
Former Alaska State Trooper Cindy
Pollitt was responsible for this plaque be
ing provided to "B" Detachment. We
extend our thanks to her for providing this
very valuable tribute to Trooper Roelle. •
Sgt. Richard Terry and grandbaby Terri
Ann Richards.
Happy Ending For
Valley Pilot
On July 7, 2003, at approximately 3:05
PM, Alaska State Troopers in Big Lake re
ceived a report of an aircraft accident on
West Susitna Parkway in Big Lake.
Investigation revealed that the pilot
was flying his 1958 Helio aircraft when,
just after taking off from Big Lake, the
plane apparently suffered mechanical
problems causing the plane to lose power.
He attempted to locate a safe place to
land, however was not able to gain
enough altitude and struck the trees near
.4 mile West Susitna Parkway.
The aircraft came to rest nose down in
the trees, Neither the pilot nor his passen
ger, his son, was injured during the
incident.
Alcohol was not a factor in the acci
dent and FAA responded to investigate
the incident. •
The pilot and passenger in this 1958
Helio aircraft walked away without'
injuries.
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We have been busy with the summer
just like the rest of the State and have so
far been holding our own. We have been
going out in the boats doing enforcement
on the rivers, contacting boats, and citing
people without life jackets. The program
has been going well with most people get
ting into compliance.
This Fourth of July we located a couple
of DUI boats and the program went fairly
well. We also entered the annual Fourth of
July parade with Safety Bear (AKA Perry
Barr) in tow in the back of the truck along
with two junior troopers. It turned out to
be a great day with lots of people enjoy
ing the day. They were most excited about
the Blackhawk fly-bys, and we gave away
lots of State Trooper tattoos.
The posts have not changed much
other than Trp. Jason Pugh leaving, and
C Detachment News

Bethel News

Bethel's newest recruits greeted the
public during the July Fourth festivities.
Trp. Andy Merrill is coming from
Fairbanks with his family in August. He
has already located a place to reside and
we are looking forward to his arrival.
The workout room at AST is busy
nearly all of the time with Trps. Todd
Womack and Kid Chan leading the way to
physical perfection. Since their arrival last
year, the exercise room has become more
crowded with troopers working out all of
the time.
Trp. Womack has even gone so far as
to have a lot of people running on a nearly
daily basis. Even some of the "old" guys
are seen plodding down the road, at least
pretending that what they are doing is
called running.
The weather has been very good this
summer with some days in the 80s and
lots of them in the 70s. Our trooper soft
ball team has been playing in the coed
league and having lots of fun but not
much success. We are hoping to improve
some during the rest of the season or
Coach Mike Wery is going to trade us all
in for better players. •
Bristol Bay
By SGT. RICK QUINN, DILLINGHAM
The routine was normal during the
summer season. The opening of fisheries
brought in everything from more Fish and
Wildlife personnel to a greater workload
for the post. Even with the influx of
people the beat was fairly normal.
Trish Conlan, Administrative Clerk, be
came a grandmother in early July.
Congratulations, Grandma!
Naturally I was elected to do the Torch
Run. I still get muscle cramps just thinking
about it, but with the help of the King
Salmon post, AST raised the most money
for two years running, (no pun intended)
for the local Special Olympics, than any
other single participant.
And last, but most fun, we finally got
our new boat. Breaking it in has been What's the best thing about getting a new boat? Getting to know all the 'bells and
great.. whistles'... breaking it in... making sure it's seaworthy for the mission. Va, that's it.
Inspirational Thoughts.' • No one is listening until you make a • If at first you don't succeed, skydiv
• The journey of a thousand miles be mistake. ing is not for you.
gins with a broken fan belt and a leaky • Never test the depth of the water with • If you tell the truth, you don't have to
tire. both feet. remember anything.•
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Nome residents turned out in force to show their support for the Special Olympics
Torch Run in their community. Worldwide, the law enforcement community is
embracing the Special Olympics program as their cause, as" guardians of the flame".
This year, law enforcement and corrections officers, from dozens of agencies, in 16
communities were involved in this grass roots fund raising force to support the
Special Olympics programs.
(Back left) Trp. Aileen Witrosky, Trp.
Eugene Fowler, Sgt. Burke Barrick,
(front) Megan Fowler, and Conner Fowler
are all Nome Torch Run supporters.
Thanks for the Kids
Don't Float Program
By VPSO DAN HARRELSON, WHITE MOUNTAIN
Recently, White Mountain's Mayor,
Tom Gray, and I installed a new Float Sta
tion near the river where our community's
kids swim and congregate. Less than eight
hours later, a 15-year-old boy borrowed a
float coat and went boating in front of
town in a ten foot Jon boat. He promptly
flipped the boat in the middle of the river.
Due to the cold water temperature and the
swift current, I think he would have
drowned if not for the PFD this program
donated. Please pass on our appreciation
to the p~ograms developer for their efforts
in making Alaska a safer place.•
This show our simple and inexpensive Float Coat Station which other villages may
want to use to help in their community.
The Webster's New World Dictionary.
Second College Edition, has a number of
definitions for "change." Among them are
these two: "to pass from one phase to an
other, as the moon;" and "absence of
monotony, variety."
Change, in reference to the moon, im
plies that, while the moon continually
changes phases, the moon is still the
D Detachment News
By INV. SUE ACQUISTAPACE, AST FAIRBANKS
moon. AST seems to be very much like
that. Change is constant and continual,
yet things are somehow the same. On the
other hand, the variety of people, cases,
and so forth that come and go, seem to al
low for the second definition, that being
"absence of monotony."
As always, "variety" is happening here
in D Detachment. We have lots of new
faces, yet again, in the form of Recruits.
They are: Antonio Ballesteros, Jessie
Carson, Elondrie Johnson, Mike Rob
erts, Tage Toll, Garret Willis, Ryan
Wynn, and RPSO Neal Fulks (Ft Yukon).
We also welcome the not-so-new faces
of Trp. Jason Pugh from Bethel and Trp.
John Williamson from Soldotna. David
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D Detachment,
Wolfe joins our FWP section as FWP
Aide; and Richard Finney has taken up
quarters here as our local "ABC guy,"
now under DPS.
Also coming back to the "fold" after a
year of recuperation, is Trp. Greg Lavin.
Lavin zigged and his spine zagged on
May 25, 2002, a date he remembers well.
The subsequent blown vertebrae (that's
plural...) necessitated an incredible surgi
cal procedure involving pins, grafts,
removals, replacements, and entry from
both front and back of the spine. The sur
gery was performed at the Seton Spine
Care Center in Daly City, California, near
San Francisco. Lavin's new claim to fame
is that his surgery was done by none
other than Dr. James Reynolds, the very
same surgeon utilized by legendary quar
terback Joe Montana, of the San
Francisco 4gers.
Lavin is back after months of grueling
physical therapy. Upon his return, Lavin
had to go through the transition to carry a
Glock, get re-checked on the Super Cub,
change uniforms from brown to blue, and
get his family moved back up to Coldfoot.
Lavin who returned to Coldfoot on July
14, 2003, is delighted to be back in a uni
form of any color. Welcome back Greg!
Seeking perhaps their own form of "va
riety," Trp. Ken Acton will be transferring
to Glenallen and Trp. Andrew "Drew"
Merrill is heading to Bethel. It seems like
these guys just got here, yet are leaving
us already. Best wishes to you both!
Going on with our "change" theme this
month, the same dictionary talks about
"change" in terms of "changing" a diaper.
Evidence Custodian Angie Wills and hus
band Roy are doing a lot of that these
days with their new addition to the family,
daughter Madeline June Wills, born July
Yd. Congratulations to Angie, Roy and
big sister Whitney.
Something that never seems to change
is that "battle of the bulge" so many of us
fight. In an effort to gain control, some D
Detachment personnel decided to lose
weight. The second annual "weigh-in"
happened again this year. Beginning in
March, five participants, including Troop
ers and Dispatchers, found their way to
Sgt. Scott Grasle's office where their
weights were recorded in secret. Wearing
the same attire that they'd worn at their
original "weigh-in," the participants re
turned on May 21st to assess their losses.
For the second year in a row, a Dispatcher
proved triumphant. RDIII Pat Davis, who
seemingly shrunk before our very eyes,
lost the bulge, won the battle, the contest,
and the bragging rights. We all wish to
congratulate Pat on a job well done, but
are having a hard time finding her if she is
turned sideways.
It appears that our weight-loss partici
pants aren't the only ones out exercising.
Trp. Robert Langendorfer and K-9 "Lion
King Rocco" report not one, but two, cap
tures of persons who, on separate
occasions, decided to "run for it" instead
of going to jail quietly. One person was
apprehended in Wasilla, the second was
at Big Lake. Tracking over the logs and
through the woods, to the jailhouse they
go.... Good job!
Not much else to report right now, so I
am going to "change" hats and go back to
investigating instead of reporting. Until
next time, remember, "what doesn't
change, stays the same." •
Lt. Gary Folger, FWP D Detachment
Commander, "transitioned" from his
brown to blue uniform.
Just When You

Thought You Had

Seen It Al!...

By: SGT. BRIAN WASSMANN, DELTA JUNCTION POST
Recently I investigated an industrial
accident that will probably go down in the
anecdotes of the most bizarre incidents
ever investigated by the Alaska State
Troopers in recent history.
A few weeks ago Trp. Tim Tuckwood
arrested a big, bad, surly, anti-government
type construction worker for DUI. Trp.
Tuckwood arrested the construction
worker and the guy was released the next
day pending future court proceedings.
As expected, this anti-government fella
neglected to take care of some court mat
ters, which caused the court to issue an
Order to Show Cause. So I went to his
work site to serve the papers. I spoke to
one of his co-workers who advised that
his comrade was not at work. He relayed
the following true story with a little bit of
a grin on his face.
Turns out this anti-government fella
was out on the work site the day before
when nature called for his daily mid-morn
ing business in the Porta-Potty outhouse
on-site. The guy got inside his phone
booth-sized potty, shut the door, un
strapped his Carhartts, dropped 'em down
around his ankles and wedged himself
onto his Styrofoam-padded seat. Holding
true to habit, he verified that there was an
adequate amount of facial quality toilet
paper on the roll, and then he unfolded
the nearest magazine to educate himself
on current events.
However, in the guy's haste to get to
the Porta-Potty in a timely manner, he ne
glected to heed the red cone and yellow
tape warning signs giving notice of Porta
Potty "swap-day". "Swap-Day" is when
the Porta-Potty people come to take the
full Porta Potties away to dump the waste,
while leaving loaner Porta Potties in place.
Right about the time the construction
worker got to the 7th
inning stretch (so to
speak) along came a hung-over forklift op
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Trp. Steve Lantz and Inv. Lantz Dahlke,
Delta Junction Post, show their tattoos.
Trp. Nasruk Nay, Delta Junction Post, uses his "Linus" blanket for annual gun
qualifications.
Not pictured are the belly button
piercings.
Just When You...
erator to hoist the Porta Potty, and trans
fer it to a flat bed truck. The forklift
operator hoisted, in a not-so gentle fash
ion, the occupied Porta Potty and
commenced bouncing down the trail with
his cargo. Of course the construction
worker tried in vain to find a handle bar to
hang on to as he tried to scream over the
din of the diesel engine.
As bad luck would have it, the opera
tor got going a little too fast on the rocky
and uneven trail to the flatbed.
The Porta-Potty was not adequately
secured, and the Porta Potty tumbled from
the forks and began rolling down an em
bankment. The Porta Potty rolled several
times before the door flung open, and the
worker was ejected from the Porta Potty,
Carhartts still tangled around his ankles,
and covered head-to-toe with blue water,
wet toilet paper, and other contents.
The force of the rollover launched the
worker down the hill where he came to rest
on his stomach, bent over a mound of tun
dra much like he was preparing himself for
a shot at the clinic.
There were no serious injuries, other
than lots of bumps, scrapes, and abra
sions. The worker was wearing his hard
hat at the time of the mishap, but he was
not buckled into his seat. The worker was
hosed down and transported to Fairbanks
Memorial Hospital for treatment of his in
juries.
Since this incident, safety measures
have been instituted at the work site to
prevent any further interruptions of work
ers' daily business. The only fitting
ending to this true story is: "IT Hap
pens!" •
When they're not solving cold cases,
Investigators Jim Stogsdill and Bill
Gifford are plying the cold waters of the
Kenai River in search of the mighty King
Salmon. Jim Stogsdill, of Fish Happens
Guide Service, and Bill Gifford, of
Commodore's Guide Service, hosted the
first Soldotna Post King Salmon tourna
ment in June.
Judicial Services Trp. Steve Stanton
brought his sister Shirley along, and Inv.
Gifford used his fine detecting skills to
lead them both to some gorgeous fish.
Shirley caught the first fish, which netted
her a $75 prize. It was also the biggest
fish, at 46 inches. Due to slot limits, it had
to be released, but she got to keep the
$150 prize for largest fish. That would buy
E Detachment News

By SHAE HOLLANDSWORTH, AST SOLDOTNA
a lot of fillets from the supermarket! Trp.
Stanton was also lucky in the cash depart
ment, as he won the smallest fish prize of
$50 for his 43-inch fish. Not a bad day for
the Stantons! Gifford also led Evidence
Custodian Cathy Clark-McDonald's hus
band, Don, to a 44+-inch king, which had
to be released. Trp. Joe Whittom, how
ever, jinxed the rest of the gang by
bringing a banana on board Stogsdill's
boat. You can all imagine the grief he's
been given ever since. Joe will be sub
jected to a full pat-down before being
allowed to board for the next tournament.
Farewell...
E Detachment said goodbye to Trps.
Dave Tugmon and Mark Granda this quar
ter. Trp. Tugmon and family relocated to
Kotzebue and Trp. Granda and family are
calling Juneau home. We wish you both
the best of luck at your new posts.
New additions...
Congratulations to Jeremy and Bridget
Grieme on the birth of their first child,
Marik Roman Grieme. Marik was born
July 1, and weighed in at 8 pounds, 5.5
ounces. He was 21 Jinches long, and ap
pears to have gotten those height genes
from both his parents!
Stephanie Walton, former Admin. Clerk
for Soldotna Post, welcomed her fourth
child, Dylan Richard Walton, on June
18th. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.5 ounces.
Dylan has already made several visits to
his mother's old stomping grounds
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Trp. Steve Stanton proudly displays his
prize-winning King, the smallest fish of
the day.
could Stephanie be grooming him for a fu
ture career with the Troopers?
Wedding bells...
One of Alaska's finest is now off the
market. Sorry, ladies, but Trp. Jim
Johnson is officially engaged to be mar
ried to Brenda Oelrich. They are planning
a December wedding in Hawaii. Some
people will do anything for a vacation!
In other wedding news, Radio Dis
patcher Lisa Morgan and former Trp.
Jacques Kosto tied the knot in a quiet, pri
vate ceremony on July 6th.
Congratulations to a fabulous couple!
We're glad to report Radio Dispatcher
Ricki Grundy is on the mend after emer
gency surgery. We hope you get well
Trps. Dave Thgmon, Mark Granda, and
Capt. Tom Bowman at Tugmon &
Granda's good-bye party.
In the banana boat are Investigator Jim Stogsdill (guide), Radio Dispatcher Carly
Reimer, Trooper Joe "Banana Boy" Whittom, and Investigator Dane Gilmore.
soon, Ricki, and are able to get back to Pearson. Recruit Dahl is currently working
work before long. We miss your infectious with FTO Trp. John Williamson, Recruit
laugh around post! Graves is with PTa Trp. John Cyr, and Re-
Dog-gone Good Bust: cruit Pearson is with PTa Larry Erickson.
K-9 Kazan recently found 15.5 grams (E Detachment, continued on page 17)
of methamphetamine and a handgun dur
ing a traffic stop. Trp. Brad Nelson,
Kazan's sidekick, was bouncing around
Soldotna Post, panting in excitement over
the accomplishment.
Welcome to...
Soldotna Post welcomes new recruits
Dan Dahl, Chris Graves, and Mark
Trp. Moose Sims receives his Basic
Certificate from Captain Tom Bowman.
New changes in records brought some of
the E Detachment clerical staff members,
and Dispatch Supervisors, together for a
day of collaboration and training. (From
back): Janet Palmer, Tammy Goggia,
Jody Fenton, Shae Hollandsworth, Dana
Patterson, Dottie Ayer, Jan Redford, Liz
Hibbs, Connie Elde, and Deb Hannigan.
Capt. Tom Bowman presents Trp. Curtis
Vik with his Basic Certificate.
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On The Road With The Torch Run

I kept thinking to myself "this all re
ally started in Alaska".
What an amazing experience. The
Torch Run, Athens to Dublin, twelve
countries, dozens of cities and towns, all
pretty much a blur. How do you describe
running "code" on a giant bus escorted
by motorcycle cops through Athens,
Istanbul, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, Lon
don, Glasgow, Belfast, throughout Ireland
and culminating in Dublin? What was this
about? To raise awareness and enthusi
asm for the largest sporting event on the
planet this year, the World Summer Games
for the Special Olympics this past June.
This was not only to be the largest
Special Olympics event in history, it was
the first time the World Games have been
held outside the United States. As a pre
lude to the Games, 100 law enforcement
officers from around the world came to
gether in Athens to begin the largest
Torch Run event in history. After the in
credible beginning ceremony on a hill next
to the Acropolis in Athens, the group was
split into ten smaller teams that were sent
on three different routes throughout Eu
rope. We all came together again in
London, again in Belfast, and finally to the
most amazing ceremony most of us have
ever experienced; The World Games open
ing ceremony in Dublin with nearly 80,000
Some of the Torch Run team members pose in front ofAcropolis in Athens, Greece.
By SGT. BRANDON ANDERSON, AST SEWARD
happy, cheering, singing people celebrat
ing the Special Olympics movement.
This was a "unified" Torch Run, mean
ing each team also had a Special Olympics
athlete as a team member. As you might
expect, each athlete became the treasure
of the team. It was nothing less than
amazing to experience the receptions we
received throughout Europe, but espe
cially around Northern Ireland, and the
Republic of Ireland. Each day consisted
of from one to five Torch Runs, in huge
cities and small towns but always greeted
by thousands of cheering people. In Irish
towns of 3,000 people, there would be
4,000 people lining the streets when we
ran into town. But the best part was the
attention given to the Special Olympic
athletes on the teams, and also the local
Special Olympic people and their families.
One thing bothered me during the doz
ens of speeches we heard. The idea of the
Torch Run is always credited to the Chief
of Police in Wichita, Kansas starting in
1981. When I finally got my chance to ad
dress a town (we all delivered at least one
speech about the program) I carefully ex
plained that in Alaska, the original
concept of Law Enforcement Officers run
ning to raise money for Special Olympics
was called the S.O.M.E. run, and Alaska
(On The Road, continued on page 17)
A huge crowd, estimated at over 5,000,
middle school kids joined the Torch Run
in Istanbul, Thrkey.
Sgt. Brandon Anderson and some of his
team catch their breathe at the Tower Bridge in London, after finishing the run.
One leg of the Torch Run ended in London.
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Sgt. Brandon Anderson posed with motor cop escorts in Belfast. Officers are with
Police Service of Northern Ireland.
On The Road,
State Troopers were doing it in the late
'70s. The Wichita Police Department just
added the "Torch". I think it is time to
correct history.
I was proud to have been able to repre
sent Alaska in this event, and I hope to
continue to bring more Law Enforcement
Officers in Alaska into the Torch Run ex
perience. •
Torch Run teams were greeted by huge
crowds like this each day in Ireland.
E Detachment,
Trooper Recruit Chris Graves has
lived in the Kenai area since 1989, and
has considerable experience in the oil
field. He enjoys camping with his wife,
Michelle, and his sons Dakota and
Riley.
FWP Trooper Recruit Dan Dahl
comes to us with plenty of outdoors
experience. Dan was a Fish & Wildlife
Aide as well as a big game guide, and
hails from the Big Lake area.
Coming to the Kenai during the
height of the fishing season serves as
a testament to these men's bravery. •
Sgt. Brandon Anderson posed with
"motor" cop escorts in Istanbul, Thrkey.
PNMoen Commissioned

June 3, 2003 saw the commissioning of
the new Patrol Vessel Moen based in Pe
tersburg. Friends, colleagues, and family
of the late Alaska State Trooper Jim Moen
gathered in such numbers for the cer
emony that the Petersburg North Harbor
dock began sinking.
Major Jim Cockrell began the cer
emony and introduced Mrs. Anne Moen,
her daughter Megan and her husband,
and her son Ryan. Commissioner Bill
Tandeske stated he thought it is impor
tant we remember our own, and he
couldn't think of a more appropriate way
to remember Trooper Moen than by nam
ing a vessel after him. Captain Howard
Starbard talked about the design and
equipment on the P/V Moen. Representa
tive Peggy Wilson also spoke, pointing
out the size of the crowd as a testimony to
Trooper Moen was loved by many for
many reasons. Special Agent in Charge,
Jeff Passer of the National Marine Fisher
ies Service in Juneau spoke of a joint
enforcement effort between Fish and
Wildlife Protection and the National Ma
rine Fisheries Service.
Mrs. Moen stated that only one thing
missing from the boat was a smile, be
cause Jim always had a smile on his face.
Mrs. Moen christened the P/V Moen
by breaking a bottle of champagne and
then breaking a bottle of Corona Extra,
Jim's favorite beer, on the boat. As the
Corona was broken, the ships whistle was
blown and the crowd applauded. A recep
tion was held at the Elks Lodge.
The P/v Moen was purchased utilizing
Federal money received in support of a
Joint Enforcement Agreement (lEA) be-
The P/v Moen was commissioned June 3,
2003 in honor of fallen Fish and Wildlife
Protection Officer James Moen. The
vessel will homeport in Petersburg.
tween the State of Alaska, Department of
Public Safety and the National Marine
fisheries Service. •
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A Seal Pup Named Trooper
By TRP. PAUL KOSTO, FWP NOME
A seal was found by a local Nome They renamed the seal Janus. They have
resident a little west of Nome on the theme names each year and this year it is
beach. He brought it to the Alaska De- Greek Gods. Janus is the God of Good Be
partment of Fish & Game office. Their ginnings, but we, in Nome, prefer Trooper.
staff was out of town and the clerk con- The last we heard, they were going to
tacted my office. bring him back to Nome and release him
I got the seal from the gentleman, took back into the wild. We had a semi-unorga
it home, and gave it a shower as it was nized effort to stop that because of the
coated in sand. I contacted the Anchor- subsistence hunting that goes on here on
age Zoo and they advised me to contact
the Seward Sealife Center. I contacted
them and they made arrangements
through Alaska Airlines to ship the seal to
Anchorage, where they met the plane.
While in Nome, we tried to take lots of
photos, tried to get it to drink grape
Gatorade (all kids like grape right?), and
invited many of the local kids come to our
office and see the baby seal. We, in the
office,nameditTroope~
The Sealife Center said Trooper was a Trp. Kosto and Trooper spend some
little dehydrated when it got to Seward. quality time together.
Trp. Paul Kosto with a seal pup named
Trooper which was found on the beach in
Nome.
the Seward Peninsula. Many of the those
who got to meet Trooper do not want to
see him killed. We'll let you know what
happens.•
National Association Of State Fire Marshals

The Division of Fire Prevention re
cently hosted the National Association of
State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Annual
Conference in Anchorage. The confer
ence was a great success, with 38 states
represented. The event began with a fes
tive reception hosted by FOAST. Special
thanks to Pat Wellington for all his efforts
in that area. The agenda was packed full,
and the State Fire Marshal's staff went all
out to make the event a success.
Day one started with a very stirring
opening ceremony by the Anchorage
Firefighters Honor Guard, complete with a
drum and pipe corps. Anchorage Fire
Chief John Fullenwider and newly
elected Mayor Mark Begich made wel
coming remarks. The remainder of the day
involved speakers updating the fire mar
shals on efforts to increase fire safety
standards nationally. Most notable
Conference Report
By GARY POWELL, STATE FIRE MARSHAL
among them was Hal Stratton, National
Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
The second day of the conference was
devoted entirely to pipeline safety; there
fore, the moderating duties fell on my
shoulders. Numerous agencies were in
volved in the discussions and
presentations during the day, including
Alaska's Joint Pipeline Office (John
Kerrigan); Federal Department of Trans
portation; National Transportation Safety
Board; Bellingham Fire Department;
Carlsbad, New Mexico Fire Department;
Common Ground Alliance; Maryland Fire
and Rescue Institute; and Marathon
Ashland Pipeline.
The keynote luncheon address was an
outstanding presentation by Drue
Pearce, Senior Advisor on Alaska Affairs
to Interior Secretary Gale Norton. She
represented Alaska well to the group as
she discussed our unique challenges re
lating to oil and gas development. The
evening concluded with a very informa
tive and enjoyable salmon bake and
program at the Alaska Native Heritage
Center.
The final day of the conference in
volved committee meetings and reports in
addition to product safety updates. The
afternoon concluded with a business ses
sion involving elections and
consideration of various resolutions. The
conference ended that evening with a
banquet.
A number of the attendees came early
or extended their stay in order to spend
some time (and money) in our great state.
The conference was a lot of hard work,
but rewarding. The Fire Marshal Office
staff represented the Department well. •
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18

New Response Vehicle For Southcentral SERT Team

There are few programs within the De
partment that have experienced the
longevity of the Special Emergency Reac
tion Team. This program has been in
existence since the mid-1970s and while
the support for the team has always been
good, often the team has been required to
make do with older technology or used
equipment.
That is no longer true as it relates to
the transportation needs of the
Southcentral Team. In early July, the team
just took possession of a 2003 Ford F550
dual wheeled, 4X4, VIO powered response
vehicle.
The new SERT vehicle is assigned to the
Southcentral SERT Team.
The new truck has a large container on
the back with a six-foot ceiling, interior
heating, lockable storage, lights, and
stealth lights. There are plenty of shelves
and countertops for work areas and raid
planning.
The exterior of the vehicle is equipped
with lighted lockable storage boxes, lights
to illuminate the surrounding area, and a
12,000 lb. winch. The truck has dual bat
teries, full emergency response lighting
and sirens, and a ladder to the roof where
additional items can be stored.
The vehicle also has a class IV hitch so
that it can tow additional assets to a re
sponse scene. It is planned to equip the
truck with a side awning and a generator
at some point in the near future.
The cost of this enhanced response ca
pability? Almost exactly $60,000.
The Department is serious about the
needs of the SERT program and this ve
hicle is a clear indication of that
commitment to the continued success of
the effort.
By LT. AL STOREY
The vehicle that was replaced on the
Southcentral Team, a 1992 utility type re
sponse vehicle, has been relocated to the
Soldotna AST office for use by the SERT
Team located on the Kenai Peninsula. De
spite its age, it will certainly be a great
improvement for that team's
effectiveness.•
Ed Torres, Vehicles, (left) and Lt. Randy
Hahn inspect outside storage units. Each
is lockable and individually lite.
Col. Julia Grimes and Lt. Randy Hahn
inspect the new SERT vehicle. Lt. Hahn
is the Southcentral SERT Team Leader.
Col. Julia Grimes takes a look at the
outside storage areas; Lt. Randy Hahn
discusses features of the new response
vehicle with a SERT Team member from
Wasilla Police Department. Several new
features will expand the effectiveness of
all weather missions for the Team. The
new response vehicle went into service in
late July.
The 1992 utility vehicle, formerly posted to Palmer, will be relocated to Soldotna for
use by the SERT Team on the Kenai Peninsula.
19

The Department's Loss:

Hazel Kemp

Anchorage resident Hazel I. Kemp,
78, died of heart disease July 1, 2003, at
Providence Alaska Medical Center. Ms.
Kemp was a retired volunteer and a spir
ited addition to the development and
planning of the Golden Anniversary Com
mittee, which celebrated the Alaska State
Troopers 50th
Anniversary, and later she
assisted the Fraternal Order of Alaska
State Troopers, for almost ten years.
Ms. Kemp was born Feb. 9, 1925, in
Alsey, Illinois. She completed high school
in Roodhouse, Ill., and some college in St.
Louis. She moved to Anchorage in 1987.
She was a volunteer worker for Fairview
Elementary and Ptarmagin elementary
schools. She was a member of the Moose
Lodge, life member of the Fraternal Order
of Alaska State Troopers, and IS-year
member of the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program.
Fairview Elementary School recognized
Ms. Kemp as Volunteer of the Year in 2003.
She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles,
reading, performing volunteer duties for
schools, and watching "Wheel of For
tune."
Her family said, "She was a kind, gener
ous woman, whose door was always
open. Hazel was always there to listen and
could always offer sage advice when
needed. She was a devoted mother and
grandmother, not only to her own chil
dren, but also to all who came through her
doors. Her spirit and vitality was conta
gious to all. Her enthusiasm in her
volunteer work was an inspiration to us
all." She will be missed by all who knew
her.
Memorial donations can be made to the
Senior Center of Alaska, 1300 East 19th
Avenue, Anchorage 99501. •
Hazel Kemp, was the Office Volunteer at
the Fraternal Order of Alaska State
Troopers. Ms. Kemp began her volunteer
career with the troopers in 1990 to help
with preparations for the 1991 Golden
Anniversary celebration. She was
nominated as State Volunteer of the Year,
and appointed to the Governor's State
Senior Citizens Advisory Board, under
Governor Tony Knowles' Administration.
-----------------------------------------_.-_._'...---
High Flight
Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And I have danced the skies on laughter's silver wings

Somewhere I climbed and joined the tumbling myrth of a sunsplit cloud

Done a hundred things I have not dreamed

Wheeled and spent and swung

In high flight, on laughter's silver wings

In high flight, and sunward have I climbed

In high flight

High in sunlit silence hov'ring there

And I have chased the shouting winds aloft

And I have flung my eager craft in footless halls of air

Above the long delirious burning blue

I've topped the windswept height

With easy grace where never lark nor even eagle flew

Oh, and high flight, chased the shouting winds

High flight, through footless halls of air

And high flight

Never lark nor even eagle flew

And while with the silent lifting mind I've trod

The high untresspassed sanctity of space

Hold out my hand and touch the face of God.•

20
.._-
You Are With Me Still
You are a thousand

winds that blow,

You are the diamond

glints on snow,

You are the sunlight

on ripened grain,

You are the gentle

autumn rain.

When I awaken

in the morning hush,

You are the swift,

Uplifting rush

Of birds in flight,

You are the starts

that shine at night.

Some may think of you as

gone,

But I know you are with

me still

In each new dawn.

All our Love

Always and Forever,

Your Loving Wife and Family

In Loving memory of Chuck Feller

December 28, 1945 to October 30, 2001•.

I am sitting at my desk, but what I
should be doing is cleaning the house.
Since we need to paint the room, and we
are thinking of moving eventually, I have
packed away almost all my police memora
bilia. This includes all but one of my law
enforcement uniform patches. Right now,
there are over one thousand patches in a
box waiting to be mounted or placed in an
album, so they can be displayed. How
ever, there is one patch, in a frame, all by
itself. It sits on my desk, because it is
special to me.
The patch is not a fancy emblem. It is
just black and gold. All it has on it is the
name of the community, the word "PO
LICE" and a gold star embroidered at the
bottom. It is not a new patch. In fact, it is
kind of battered and worn. It is not the
type of patch over which most collectors
would make a fuss. You might be wonder
ing what is so special about this patch? I
will tell you why it is special, - it has a his
tory and a story all its own.
You might be wonder
ing what is so special
about this patch? I will
tell you why it is special,
it has a history and a
story all its own.
.. _. - _._~ ..-_._- ---.: .... __,,_ ._:iW~~~~...,.
In January 1991, I was assigned to
work investigations in my precinct's plain
clothes unit. One afternoon, while sitting
at my desk, I was shuffling through my
cases. The telephone rang. It was a police
officer, from the Midwest, calling to speak
specifically to me. He had read one of my
articles about living through the effects of
Post Shooting Trauma. He said he en
joyed it and it was informative. Now he
needed more information.
His brother, also a police officer, had
been in a shooting. The officer was not
only concerned about his brother's per
sonal safety, but also his physical and
emotional well being. He asked if I had
Paid In Full
By: KEITH J. BETTINGER*
any more information on Post Shooting
Trauma. He wanted to know more about
what to do for his brother. He also wanted
to know if I would speak to his brother, if
he needed to talk to someone.
I told him that I had written a few more
articles on Post Shooting Trauma, and
would be more than happy to send him
copies. We discussed the symptoms of
Post Shooting Trauma, what to look for,
and what to do to help his brother, if any
problems arose.
I told him I would be more than happy
to speak to his brother, and was available
anytime his brother needed me. I also told
him I had a friend who was a police officer
and a peer support person. This friend
lived only a couple miles from the officer
and his brother. This friend would be
someone nearby if they needed immediate
help.
The officer thanked me and wanted to
know what he could do to repay me. I told
him I appreciated his thinking so highly of
my work, and that was enough. I did add
that I was a patch collector, and said if he
could send me a couple patches from his
area, it would be appreciated.
A while later, I heard from the officer.
His brother was working his way through
the shooting aftermath and the struggles
that came with it.
He thanked me for my help and told me
he would keep me informed of his
brother's progress. He also said he was
working on obtaining some patches for
my collection. That was the last I heard
from him.
"By the way, where are
those patches?"
One day, a few years later, I was using
my computer. I was on one of the on-line
services. Lo and behold, while in one of
the law enforcement areas, I found the
name and e-mail address of the officer
who contacted me. I sent a quick note. I
asked how his brother was, and included a
little dig, "By the way, where are those
patches?" I received an e-mail reply tell
ing me his brother was doing well and the
patches would be coming soon.
A few days later a large envelope ar
rived. I opened it up and found it full of
patches. Inside were patches from his de
partment, his former department, and
patches from neighboring departments.
There also was a patch from the depart
ment his brother had transferred to since
the shooting. His brother had become a
high ranking supervisor in the new depart
ment.
The last patch I took
out was the old beaten
up one. It had a note
on it.
r •••
........~~-l'~~..~ ~ 7 '~ 1 ~ ~
......._ _..... . . .

The last patch I took out was the old
beaten up one. It had a note on it. The
note said, "I know this doesn't look like
much, but this patch was on the uniform
my brother was wearing the day of his
shooting.
When he left the department he kept
that shirt. He took one patch off and kept
it for himself. I took the other one for you.
It belongs to you. Without your help I
don't know if my brother would be here
today. Your help made a difference. If
there is anything I can do for you, give me
a call. If you want some other patches,
just let me know."
I sat down and wrote a note. I wanted
to let the officer know, he did not owe me
a thing. I was paid in full.
(*This article is reprinted with permis
sion of the author. Keith Bettinger is a
retired Suffolk county New York Poiice
Officer. He has a Masters in Professional
Studies in Clinical Counseling.
He has done counseling and presenta
tions on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
in Police Officers. Bettinger can be con
tacted at 9669 Vista Crest Ave., Las
Vegas, Nevada 89148, 702-795-8616.) •
21

Department of Public Safety

Personnel Actions April 1, 2003, to June 30, 2003

Appointment: Transfer in:
PATRICIA LISS Anchorage LEAH LAMONT Bethel
Administrative Clerk II 04/01/03 Administrative Clerk II 04/14/03
CHARLES SLATTERY Ketchikan BRAD KESLER Juneau
Fish and Wildlife Tech. III 04/16/03 Administrative Clerk II 04/21/03
KENNETH SEYMORE Klawock
Fish and Wildlife Aide 04/16/03 Transfer location:
JAMES GRIMES Anchorage LAWRENCE ERICKSON Soldotna
State Trooper 04122/03 State Trooper 04/01/03
BONNIE CLOUSER Anchorage DOUGLAS MASSIE Palmer
Administrative Clerk II 04/24/03 State Trooper 04/01/03
ERINRACKLY Juneau DAVID TUGMON Kotzebue
Administrative Clerk II 04125/03 State Trooper 04/17/03
LISA BUCHER Palmer MARK GRANDA Juneau
BARBARA KELLER Anchorage JOHN STEPHENSON Juneau
Administrative Clerk II 04128/03 State Trooper 05/01103
JOANNE GRIGGS Juneau JOHN OSTOJ Talkeetna
Administrative Manager III 05/13/03 State Trooper 05/01/03
ERIC GRAUVOGEL Seward RICK HARRINGTON Palmer
Fish and Wildlife Aide 05121103 Court Services Officer 05/01/03
JOSHUA HEINBAUGH Glennallen MICHAEL INGRAM Palmer
Fish and Wildlife Aide 05123/03 State Trooper 05/01103
DENNIS BYRNE Anchorage ANDREW ADAMS Talkeetna
College Intern III OS/27/03 State Trooper 05/06/03
GAILEMEL Juneau JEREMIAH BAUM Ketchikan
Administrative Assistant 06/02/03 State Trooper 05/10/03
DAVID WOLFE Fairbanks JASON PUGH Fairbanks
Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/02/03 State Trooper 05126/03
CAROLYN GREINIER Juneau DOUGLASPACKA Palmer
Human Resource Tech. I 06/03/03 Court Services Officer 06/16/03
STEPHANIE WALTON Soldotna JULIE-DEE SHARKEY Anchorage
Administrative Clerk II 06/04/03 Radio Dispatcher II 06/16/03
JOSHUA RAY Kodiak KIMBERLY BABCOCK Anchorage
Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/07/03 State Trooper 06/16/03
LORALEE CORBETI Ketchikan WILLIAM HAGUE Dutch Harbor
Radio Dispatcher II 06/09/03 Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/16/03
LUCILLE LINCOLN Glennallen ELONDRE JOHNSON Fairbanks
MARIAN CARSON Anchorage HOWARD PETERSON Palmer
Criminal Justice Tech. II 06/16/03 State Trooper 06128/03
TRACY LENAHAN Wrangell MARK PEARSON Soldotna
Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/16/03 State Trooper 06/28/03
REBECCA YODER Anchorage MICHAEL ROBERTS Fairbanks
Fish and Wildlife Aide 06/19/03 State Trooper 06128/03
REBECCA MARJERISON Juneau TAGETOLL Fairbanks
Administrative Clerk II 06120/03 State Trooper 06/28/03
RANDI CROWDER Anchorage RYAN WYNN Fairbanks
Accounting Clerk I 06124/03 State Trooper 06128/03
SHILOH SEXTON Cordova PAUL WEGRZYN Palmer
._"-'i;lW:~-~~~"_'-~"",,_'~"_~"""""~'.~~~~_ .0 _~~·......_ _ .;r..,.· ....._ ..............~." ..a"""'_".-~r"·'_~' .v· ~v.......

GARRETI WILLIS Fairbanks
State Trooper 06128/03
ROBERT WELCH Juneau
State Trooper 06/28/03
ANDREW BALLESTEROS Fairbanks
JESSIE CARSON Fairbanks
BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN Palmer
DAN DAHL Soldotna
JASON FIESER Palmer
NEAL FULKS Fairbanks
RPSO 06/28/03
CHRISTOPHER GRAVES Soldotna
CARL HENRIKSON Palmer
DARREN HERNANDEZ Palmer
CODY LITSTER Big Lake
Promotion:
ALEX ARDUSER Soldotna
JAMES BURTON Fairbanks
RACHEL FOSTER Fairbanks
JOHN BROWN Unalakleet
RPSO 03/01103
CORNELIUS SIMS Soldotna
GRANT MILLER Illiamna
RPSO 03/01/03
KERRlE CATHCART Anchorage
Criminalist II 04/16/03
KATHRYN CRENSHAW Juneau
Executive Secretary II 04128/03
JULIA GRIMES Anchorage
Captain 05/01/03
JESUS HALLELUJAH Anchorage
Forensic Technician 05/01103
ESSIEN UKOIDEMABIA Anchorage
Forensic Technician 05/01103
MAUREEN SMITH Anchorage
Forensic Technician 05/01/03
(Personnel, continued on page 23)
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22

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Personnel,
PATRICIA LISS
Court Services Officer
FREDDIE WELLS
Sergeant
SEAN WADE
Administrative Clerk III
JULIA GRIMES
Colonel
WILLIAM ARNDT
AnalysUProgrammer V
DEBRA GILLS
Criminalist II
JOSEPH MASTERS
Major
MATTHEW LEVEQUE
Captain
Transfer out:
LISA LAIRD
Administrative Clerk II
RUSSELL SEE
Separation:
HARLEY CAGLE
State Trooper
CRYSTAL BISTODEAU
Anchorage
05102/03
Tok
05/16103
Bethel
05121/03
Anchorage
05127/03
Anchorage
06/01/03
Anchorage
06/01/03
Anchorage
06/11/03
Anchorage
06127/03
Cordova
05105103
Juneau
06/16103
Fairbanks
04/03/03
Anchorage
04/11/03
Top Ten Signs

You Ate Too Much

At Thanksgiving:

REMINDER

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS

CHANGE YOUR SMOKE

DETECTOR BATTERY

10. Hundreds of volunteers have
started to stack sandbags around
you.
9. Doctor tells you your weight would
be perfect for a man 17 feet tall.
8. You are responsible for a slight but
measurable shift in the earth's axis.
7. Right this minute you're laughing
up pie on the carpet.
6. You decide to take a little nap and
wake up in mid-July.
5. World's fattest man sends you a
telegram, warning you to "back off!"
4. CBS tells you to lose weight or else.
3. Getting off your couch requires
help from the fire department.
2. Every escalator you step on imme
diately grinds to a halt.
1. You're sweatin' gravy.
Source: Late Show David Letterman.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

ENDS

OCTOBER 26,2003

In April, retired AST Captain Joe Thrner and his wife, Karen, were in Alaska for a
visit. They stopped into Anchorage HQ to say hello to a few old friends and wound up in
Deputy Commissioner Ted Bachman's office as he made his rounds. Finding that the
D.C. was out of town, Thrner moved right in and set up residence, coffee cup and all!
Unfortunately, Thrner didn't do any of the D.C.'s paperwork while he was there. Of
course, that was the way he was when Bachman worked for him a long time ago in
Juneau too. Turner is "otherwise" working as a Terminal Manager for
TransMontaigne Terminating, Inc., in Montvale, Virginia.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety complies with Title II of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act.
This publication is available in alternative communication formats upon request. To make necessary
arrangements, contact Tim DeSpain at (907) 269-5549 or the TDD at (907) 269-5094.
(Personnel, continued on page 24)
Look For A

New"Q"

Change is in the air and this change
will also be affecting The DPS Quarterly.
In the not-too-distant future, The Quar
terly will be taking on a slightly new look,
with a sort of newsletter "make-over";
maybe a box here, a shade there, and var
ied columns to offer a freshened up look.
And later, in keeping up with technol
ogy, The Quarterly will eventually be
offered exclusively online. This will allow
production of a full color publication
available at a computer near you. More
details on the change over will be pro
vided in future issues. •
This publication is released by the Department of
Public Safety to provide departmental information
and education. It is produced at a cost of $1.37 per
copy. and printed in Anchorage, Alaska.
23

Trp. Paul Kosto, Nome Post, cared for an abandoned seal pup until arrangements
were made to send him to the SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. See the story on
page 18.
Personnel Actions, continued from page 23
MELANIE FRANKLIN
CHARLES ABBOTT
State Trooper
KRYSTA WOJNOWSKI
JOLENE HEAD
State Trooper
SARAH BLEI
KATHERINE SMITHSON
Administrative Clerk III
DONALD BOWMAN
Major
PATRICK HAMES
State Trooper
JOEL HARD
Colonel
ROBERTA COGDELL
Radio Dispatcher II
ELEANOR DOTOMAIN
Criminal Justice Tech. II
ALLISON BARKHURST
Fish and Wildlife Aide
LINDA STIMAKER
Radio Dispatcher II
MICHAEL BARNETT
State Trooper
Anchorage
04/13/03
Fairbanks
04/18/03
Anchorage
04/19/03
Sitka
04121103
Anchorage
04122/03
Bethel
04125/03
Anchorage
04129/03
Palmer
04/30103
Anchorage
04/30103
Anchorage
04/30103
Anchorage
05/02/03
Palmer
05/07/03
Soldotna
05/10103
Palmer
05/15/03
KEVIN CASPERSON
Administrative Manager III
DONNA DENNIS
JEORDCOOK
Fish and Wildlife Aide
REBECCA WHALIN
STEPHANIE CRAWFORD
SERENA SMETZLER
Accounting Clerk II
WYNONA WILSON
KATHLEEN FARRELL
LESLI BARTLETT
SINE HOLLY
Court Services Officer
CHERYL BEMOWSKI
Radio Dispatcher II
JOHN BISSEN
State Trooper
CHRISTINE BAUMAN
Associate Coordinator
CHRISTINE HOPKINS
Juneau
05/15/03
Anchorage
05129/03
Petersburg
05/30103
Fairbanks
05/31103
Anchorage
06/03/03
Anchorage
06/03/03
Kotzebue
06/10103
Anchorage
06/11103
Juneau
06/13/03
Nome
06/15/03
Soldotna
06/19/03
Sitka
06125/03
Juneau
06/30103
Soldotna
06/30103.
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State of Alaska

Department of Public Safety

Frank Murkowski

Governor

Bill Tandeske

Commissioner

Ted Bachman

Deputy Commissioner

Karen Morgan, Director

Administrative Services

Colonel Julia Grimes, Director

Alaska State Troopers

Gary L. Powell, Director

Fire Prevention

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