Monthly Archives: July 2005

Police Officer Scot Andrew Beyerstedt, 21, of the Mattawan, Michigan Police Department was killed Tuesday, July 26, 2005 as a result of a vehicle pursuit crash. Officer Beyerstedt had served as a part-time officer for the agency for only 2 … Continue reading →

I’m the one wearing the hat. To my right, is Gerry Franek, Northfield Fire Chief. We were part of a group of locals ask to scoop ice cream for a good cause. The Northfield News has hosted the event for … Continue reading →

Trooper Vincent P. Cila of the Massachusetts State Police died on July 22nd as a result of a motorcycle accident. Trooper Cila had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and two … Continue reading →

Tonight I presented to a group of individuals at The Center for Sustainable Living/Cannon Valley Friends meeting room. I discussed an area of study of which I am interested: ethics and accountability in public safety professions. I appreciated the invitation … Continue reading →

On Thursday, I’m attending two meetings that have a big impact on how our police department conducts business. First, I’ll be attending a meeting in Owatonna with a number of the public safety department heads and the director of the … Continue reading →

I’ve had several inquires with respect to the new crimes defined by the legislature. I obtained the following information from the Legislature’s site. New crimes – effective July 1, 2005 The law creates several new crimes and establishes their penalties. … Continue reading →

Police Officer Owen Fisher, 24, of the Flint, Michigan Police Department was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, June 16th. Officer Fisher had been with the department for 4 months. He is survived by his fiancee, parents, sister and … Continue reading →

Right before the legislature concluded their regular session they tacked on a measure that prohibits learners permit holders and provisional drivers from using cell phones while driving. The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2006. According to Steve Murphy, … Continue reading →

Usually, I place the names of officers killed in the line of duty under the title of “Memorial.” Today it is appropriate to list the name of Dylan Groene, the 8 year boy who was abducted along with his sister, … Continue reading →

Sergeant Regelio Gonzales of the Franklin Parish, Louisiana Sheriff’s Department was shot and killed on July 15th when he and three other deputies investigated reports of a man shooting at an airplane. One of the other deputies involved in the … Continue reading →