January 2013

The mission of the Metropoli-

tan Police Department, City of

St. Louis is to protect, serve and

assist citizens when conditions

arise that may affect the well

being of the individual or the

community. Cooperating with

others in the community, of-

ficers will work to prevent and

detect crime, protect life and

property and achieve a peace-

ful society, free from the fear of

crime and disorder. Members

of the Department will strive

continually for excellence and

maintain the peace through

service, integrity, leadership

and fair treatment to all.

Mission Statement

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“Service, Integrity, Leadership And Fair Treatment To All”

A Newsletter of theMetropolitan Police Department,City of St. Louis

METRO

Promotions

New Headquarters - 1915 Olive

Congratulations to the 17 men and women who received well-deserved promotions at the Executive Board Meeting on January 16, 2013.

Lt. Colonel Alfred J. Adkins, Assistant Chief of Police

Please join us at a Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Harris Stowe State University, 3026 Laclede Avenue at 7:00 p.m.

Updated Moving Schedule

• January 17 - Plans/specs to BPS

• January 29 – Bid documents issued

• March 5 – Bids due (estimated)

• May 15 – Issue Notice to Proceed (estimated)

• End of the Year – Project complete (estimated)

• End of the Year – Begin the move (estimated)

Major Michael Caruso Major Rochelle D. Jones Major Gerald Leyshock Major Ronnie Robinson Major Joseph Spiess

Captain Michael Deeba

Lieutenant Anthony Aubuchon Lieutenant Robert Boney

Sergeant Antonio Abel Sergeant Christy Allen Sergeant Michael Binz Sergeant Rodney Hickman Sergeant Raymond Jackson, Jr. Sergeant Steven Schwerb Sergeant Clifford Sommer Sergeant John Winter

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Shooting TeamCongratulations are in order for a great performance by the SLMPD’s Pistol Team! In September, the team trav-eled to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the 2012 NRA National Police Shooting Championship. Retired Officer John Warner, Officer Kevin Moran, Officer Philip E. Green, Officer Anthony J. Caruso and Officer Thomas R. Halfhill competed both in individual competition and as a team.

The team awards were:

1st Place Unclassified Team, Match 37 Stock Semi-Automatic Pistol Two Officer Team Officer Philip E. Green and Officer Thomas R. Halfhill

3rd place Unclassified Team, Match 37 Stock Semi-Automatic Pistol Two Officer Team Officer Philip E. Green and Officer Thomas R. Halfhill

2nd Place Sharpshooter Team, Match 32 Open Class Semi-Automatic Pistol Four Officer Team Retired Officer John Warner, Officer Kevin Moran, Officer Anthony J. Caruso and Officer Thomas R. Halfhill

6th Place Expert Team, Match 30 Open Class Revolver Four Officer Team Retired Officer John Warner, Officer Kevin Moran, Officer Anthony J. Caruso and Officer Thomas R. Halfhill

Officers of the Month New Year, New Fitness HoursCongratulations to the November Officers of the Month!

District 1 - P.O. Keith Novara and P.O. James CoxDistrict 2 - P.O. Matt MayerDistrict 3 - P.O. Paula BrantDistrict 4 - P.O. James ZwillingDistrict 5 - P.O. Nicola WalkerDistrict 6 - P.O. Lindsey PriorDistrict 7 - P.O. Robert Stafford and P.O. Kori Simon District 8 - P.O. Danielle SchabergDistrict 9 - P.O. William Gillen and P.O. Joseph Hill

Congrats to the December Officers of the Month!

District 1 - P.O. Gregory KlipschDistrict 2 - P.O. Travis Layton and P.O. Darnell WillisDistrict 3 - P.O. Andrew Wismar and P.O. Jason Remelius District 4 - P.O. Brent Fincher and P.O. Kevin BaroniDistrict 5 - Sgt. Clifford Sommer and P.O. Abby KrullDistrict 6 - P.O. Bennie Blackmon and P.O. Michael Blanks District 7 - P.O. Ryan LinhorstDistrict 8 - P.O. Chris HillDistrict 9 - P.O. Donald WallaceDetective - Homicide Detective Jimmy Hyatt

Just in time for New Year resolutions, the Fitness Center has changed their hours to what they hope will be more conve-nient for employees. The Fitness Center will now be open from 6 a.m. to 8 pm. on Monday through Thursday and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays.

The Fitness Center has also added 7 exciting new group fitness classes:

Beginner Boot Camp: 11:30-12 p.m.

Boot Camp: 12-12:30 p.m.

Toning 101: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

PIYO SPIN: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:15-7 a.m.

Zumba: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30-12:15 p.m.

Indoor Cycling: Tuesdays, 3:15-4 p.m.

Circuit Breaker: Thursdays, 3:30-4 p.m.

Contact Colleen Rossomanno at 5625 or Tom Kelso at 5909 for more details on classes.

Civilians of the Month - December

Erin DukeLaboratory Division

Ashley HoskinsCommunications Service Center

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Calendar of Events

January 31 (Thursday) Department Promotion Ceremony 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Harris-Stowe University 3026 Laclede Avenue

February 2 (Saturday) Annual Polar Plunge 2013 Benefitting: Special Olympics 8:00 am Lake St. Louis, 100 Cognac Ct. Contact Officer Lori Wozniak: lmwozniak@slmpd.org or visit www.somo.org/plunge.

February 16 (Saturday) SLPWA Annual Valentines Dance Fundraiser 6:30 pm - 12 am Forest Park Golf House

February 16 (Saturday) Annual Special Olympics Trivia Night Doors open 6 pm, Game begins 7 pm Boilermakers Hall, 1547 S. Broadway Refreshments, hot dogs and prizes! Contact Capt. Mike Caruso or Capt. Jim Moran to reserve your table.

February 27 (Wednesday) 3rd District Police Partnership’s 18th Annual Benefit Awards Luncheon 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Gambrinus Hall, 3650 Wisconsin $25 per person, open seating For reservations, contact: Jamie Huch at (314) 746-8201

February 28 (Thursday) Department Awards Ceremony 7 pm - 9 pm Metro High School 4015 McPherson Avenue

Police Foundation Donations

On January 15, 2013, The Board of the St. Louis Police Foundation approved funds to purchase the following items:

• Catering Meals for Officers Working Holidays and Holiday Gatherings

• Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) computer equipment for the Aviation Unit

• Push Bumpers for marked police cars in the 4th District

• Anti-Theft License Plate Screws

SLMPD Social Media Sites

The SLMPD currently has a YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter account that are used in conjunction

with the traditional means of communication to convey information from the Department to the Community. We encourage members of the Department who use social media to “subscribe” to our YouTube channel, “like” our Facebook page and “follow” our Twitter account. Direct links below:

http://www.youtube.com/stlouismetropd

http://www.facebook.com/#!/ SaintLouisMetropolitanPoliceDepartment

https://www.twitter.com/SLMPD

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Heroes Behind the Badge

The St. Louis screening of “Heroes Behind the Badge” on January 16th was a great success! The theatre was full of police officers and their families from all over the St. Louis area. SLMPD was well represented with

an Honor Guard, Department Chaplain Brother Fava, who gave the invocation, and Department cars included in the vehicle display! Thank you to all who supported this amazing film.

Officer Daryl Hall, a SLMPD Officer who died when he confronted a gunman off-duty in April of 2011, was honored in a video montage in the film and in the end credits. Proud moment!