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1 1 Table of Contents: NACOP Overview...2 Founders Message...3 All Points Bulletin...4 NACOP CATs Initative..7 Patrol Procedures...8 Drug Recognition...9 Membership Roster...22 Website Overview...24 Membership Services..25 "Eyes and Ears" Published by: National Association Citizens on Patrol P.O. Box 727 Corona, CA Phone Fax Arthur Femister Editor-In-Chief Ms. Jill Femister Production Editor We welcome any questions, comments, or feedback regarding this newsletter. Call, write or us at: "EYES YES AND AND EARS" The Official Newsletter of the National Association Citizens on Patrol Dedicated to Citizen Patrol Volunteers, their organizations, and members of Law Enforcement. Supporting over 4,000 volunteers in 62 Cities in 10 States Inside this Quarterly Edition: Profiles of: 4NYPD's Auxiliary Police, Citizen Volunteers The nation's oldest Citizen Patrol Group, 4,000 Strong...Page 15 4Fourth Annual C.O.P. Conference Coming Scheduled for Saturday, November 1,, Learn More..Page Plus: 4Protect Children From the Heat This...Page 8 4NACOP CATs Initiative Combating Terrorism...Page 7 4San Bernardino C.O.P.'s Celebrate with Badges...Page 4 4Chino Hills C.O.P. Fundraiser exceeds $5,000...Page 6 4Dedication is Rewarded With a New Patrol Car...Page 5 4North Miami Beach C.O.P.'s In The News...Page 18 4Salt Lake County, C.O.P.'s Reduce Crime by 22%..Page 20 NYPD Auxiliary Police, Serving with Pride since 1950!

2 NACOP OVERVIEW NACOP OVERVIEW The Corporate Status A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation registered and incorporated within the state of California organized to meet the requirements of an IRS 501C3 tax exempt charitable organization. Mission Statement 1) Support existing Citizen Patrol organizations with increased communications, education and training to further increase their professionalism and efficiency, as well as assisting in recruitment and retention efforts. 2) Promote the use of Citizen Patrol organizations in areas where they are not currently used by educating the community as to the many benefits such as reduced crime and cost savings. 3) Educate the general public and media regarding the role of Citizen Patrol organizations and how they benefit the community. 4) Ensure the NACOP organization is staffed by individuals with the skills necessary for the association to be managed professionally. Long Term Goal Provide Citizen Patrol organizations across the nation with the same level of recognition, awareness, and respect that other public safety organizations have which will help to increase the volunteers pride. Board of Directors and Officers Arthur Femister, Chairman of the Board and Director Dr. John Bair, Member of the Board Mrs. Amy Kingery, Member of the Board Sgt. Darrell Hibbens, MCSD, Member of the Board Officer Tom Carney, NMBPD, Member of the Board Sgt. Cliff Weston, SBSD Honorary Director Executive Staff Arthur Femister, President and Founder Mike McAleavey, Vice President Mike McAleavey, Secretary and Treasurer, Acting Funding and Donations The was initially funded by its founder. Currently our only source of funding comes from membership fees received by Citizen Patrol groups and individual members who in turn receive services such as this newsletter, group web sites, training seminars, etc. Like any organization, our need for additional funding to continue our growth and achieve our goals is constant. We will gladly accept and welcome donations from individuals and corporations. All donations will be used 100% to fund the NACOP. 2

3 Welcome to the summer edition of Eyes and Ears, the only publication dedicated to Citizen Patrol volunteers and organizations. I hope you're all having a wonderful summer, are enjoying time with your families and taking those much needed vacations. Funding Update As of this writing, we are working closely with some fine members of the federal government to secure a grant in the amount of $50,000. If approved, the funds will be used to expand our internal infrastructure with much needed hardware and software products that will allow us to better respond to the needs of the C.O.P. volunteer community. Additionally, we will expand the distribution of our newsletter to agencies that currently do not have a Citizen Patrol group to help share with them the many benefits C.O.P.'s can offer the community. Further, I am very excited to announce that with our funding in place, we will be able to expand our Citizen Patrol Conferences to the East Coast. Our intention FOUNDER'S MESSAGE FOUNDER'S MESSAGE is to host one in the state of Florida and another in the upper region of the east coast. Finally, our funding will allow us the opportunity to develop one or two made for TV and Cable TV, Public Service Ad's. The PSA's will be developed in a generic manner so they may be used anywhere in the country to help increase recruitment and much needed recognition efforts for Citizen Patrol volunteers and groups. Upcoming Conference Hard to believe but it's almost time for our Fourth Annual Citizen Patrol Conference. This year's new open format in the afternoon should prove to be very welcome by all of you who have attended previous years conferences. The number one request we hear when asking for feedback is "more time to spend together with fellow C.O.P. volunteers". We've listened and this year we'll deliver. I hope to see you at the conference and spend some time with each of you. Until then, Be Seen, Be Heard and Make a Difference! For the past 20 years, Mr. Femister has been a professional in the Information Technology market and currently works with Law Enforcement and Fire Agencies providing location and tracking products. Prior to that he served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard conducting Search and Rescue Missions and Law Enforcement patrols. Mr. Femister has been an active Citizen Patrol volunteer since 1997 and completed a Level II Reserve Police Officer training course. He also serves as an oncall Volunteer with his local county Fire Department and serves on his city's CERT, Community Emergency Response Team. Mr. Femister is recognized by many as an expert in the area of Citizen Patrol knowledge and has been featured on TV, Radio and Newspapers. He has received numerous awards for his community service and is one of the few civilian recipients of the IACP's, International Association of Chiefs of Police, "President's Coin" which he received for his efforts with the NACOP to reduce crime throughout the nation. 3

4 ALL POINTS BULLETIN ALL POINTS BULLETIN Tips, Facts, Updates, and Items of Interest 4 n n n n Welcome New Members to the : This past quarter the Indian River County, Florida, Citizen Patrol group joined our organization adding 50 new volunteers to our nationwide organization. We welcome these new members and appreciate their support! NACOP On The Radio: The NACOP was recently contacted by National Public Radio station, KERA, in Dallas, Texas to provide thoughts and feedback on the use and increased use of Citizen Patrol groups since the events of September 11, 2001, aka, 9/11. NACOP President and Founder, Art Femister, spoke with NPR radio host Bill Zeeble about the subject and provided valuable input on the subject. Jurupa Valley Community Citizens On Patrol Founder Passes: Mr. Bob Brison, founder of the now decade-old Jurupa Valley Community Citizens On Patrol group, located in Riverside County, California, died of heart disease at the age of 70. He was a very strong leader in the Mira Loma/Jurupa Valley area, County Supervisor John Tavaglione said. He was a good man and we re going to miss him greatly. Brison was born in Newark, Ohio, on Oct. 30, He grew up in Toledo, Ohio. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. San Bernardino (Calif.) Citizens Patrol Helps Celebrate Sheriff's Department's 150 Year Anniversary with Commemorative Badges To help celebrate its 150 year anniversary of service to the community, the San Bernardino County, California, Sheriff's Department designed a special badge to recognize this historic occasion. This commemorative badge was made available for purchase to its Deputies to be worn during the year after which time it will be removed from service and kept as a collector's item. The decision was made also to design a similar badge for members of its Volunteer Forces which includes over 800 Citizens on Patrol. Plans are under way to create a permanent badge for volunteers to wear on their uniform after the year. See the badges at the November 1, Conference. Please be sure to send us any news, updates or items of interest regarding your Citizen Patrol group or Volunteers to be included in our next quarterly edition!

5 ALL POINTS BULLETIN ALL POINTS BULLETIN Tips, Facts, Updates, and Items of Interest Chelsea, Alabama Citizens Patrol Receives First Dedicated Patrol Car: n After years of utilizing their own personal vehicles to patrol the town, members of the Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol now have a patrol car to call their own. Hard to believe but this is the second career for this car after having finished a distinguished tour of duty with the Shelby County Sheriff s Office before joining the Chelsea COP. The light bar, radios, and electronics were left with the vehicle. The car is in excellent condition as it had been used primarily for prisoner transport, so its 121,000 miles are mostly road miles. The red and blue light bar lenses were changed out for green along with a white rotator on the bar and quad strobes added (it lights up quite well). The trunk is loaded with equipment for the C.O.P. volunteers such as cameras, vests, traffic wands, 20 cones, a first responder first aid kit (10 of the volunteers are certified) and an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator provided by the city at the suggestion of the Fire Chief. Madera and Mariposa C.O.P.'s Meet in the Mountains: n Early this summer, Citizen Patrol Volunteers from the Madera and Mariposa County Sheriff's departments met in the mountain area east of Yosemite National Park to receive joint training and share the day with each other. Deputies from the K-9 and SWAT team captured the group's interest and a good old fashioned pot luck lunch kept everyone full. Madera County C.O.P. Coordinator, Sgt. Darrell Hibbens, along with his staff and those from the Mariposa C.O.P.'s organized the event for the two groups. Citizen Patrol Volunteers from Madera and Mariposa County listen to speakers on a variety of topics. Pictured above, Sgt. Hibbens (in the hat) welcomes Mariposa Sheriff Jim Allen. 5

6 ALL POINTS BULLETIN ALL POINTS BULLETIN Tips, Facts, Updates, and Items of Interest 6 n Chino Hills (California) Citizens Patrol Fundraiser exceeds $5,000: The Chino Hills (California) Police Citizens Patrol group held their second annual public safety fair and fund raiser in June,. The annual event brings together members of the community to view various public safety venues in addition to helping raise money for the C.O.P. Group. This year's event raised over $5,000 in conjunction with the Cops and Rodders Car Show held next door at the community park. The money will be used to help fund the COP group's expansion and operations. Pictured above, young boy chasing the remote control DARE car at the Chino Hills Citizen Patrol fund raiser/safety fair. n Cops and Rodders Car Show Raises Money for Citizens Patrol: As part of the Chino Hills Citizen Patrol fund-raiser, a Cops and Rodders Car Show was held next door. The show helped contribute a significant amount of the $5000 raised during the day's event. To see all the vehicles on display at the event, log on to: n NACOP Listed as National Resource of the Week: The National Association Citizens on Patrol was recently honored to be listed on the National Sheriff's Association, USAonwatch.org web site as the "Resource Of The Week". The site is part of the federally funded Citizens Corps initiative started by President Bush. The USAonwatch site's focus is on Neighborhood Watches. To view and print these photos os in color, visit our website at:

7 NACOP C.A.T.'s Initative 7 The is excited to announce its "Regional Citizens On Patrol - Citizens Against Terrorism Team" initiative. The goal of the CAT program is to fully utilize existing Citizen Patrol programs to help combat the threat of terrorism against our great country. By working together with Local, Regional, State and Federal Law Enforcement agencies, Citizen Patrol groups may assist by providing coordinated patrols for critical infrastructure and other potential terrorist targets within their towns, cities, counties and regions. The NACOP is looking forward to working with agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and others to develop program guidelines and other material to help support this initiative nationwide for use by Law Enforcement and Citizen Patrol groups. More details will be released over the coming months and at our Fourth Annual Citizen Patrol conference on Saturday, November 1,. To view and print these photos os in color, visit our website at:

8 PATR TROL PROCEDURES and SAFETY TIPS For the Citizen Patrol Volunteer Help Protect Children and Pets in the Heat As trained observers and Eyes and Ears for local Law Enforcement we are normally focused on watching out for crimes in progress or suspicious activity that may lead to a crime such as robberies, auto theft, burglaries, etc., or assaults in progress where one person attempts to harm another. However, in the blazing sun of the summer months another type of assault may be taking place, right in front of you, without your knowledge, and perhaps without the knowledge of the suspect. What we're talking about is children and pets being left inside cars in parking lots, driveways and other locations across the nation. Studies show that when the temperature outside the car is 96 degrees, inside it can reach a deadly 129 degrees within a short period of time. Left unattended, children and pets can be overwhelmed by the heat and lose their lives. Most of the time, the parent or guardian is not even aware of the danger and is grief stricken themselves by the incident. As "Eyes and Ears" for Law Enforcement, you have the opportunity to help save the lives of helpless children and pets who are unable to save themselves. Be sure to watch for unattended children in cars not only in the summer but anytime! Police tape marks off a crime scene investigation in which a young child was left unattended and died. If you d like to comment on this article or have a suggestion for future articles, please call, write, or us at the contact information located on the cover. 8

9 DRUG RECOGNITION DRUG RECOGNITION Rohypnol Street Names: Roofies, Mexican Vallium, R-2, Circles Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam) Street terms for Rohypnol: R-2, Mexican Valium, rophies, roofies, circles 1 What is the form of Rohypnol? Rohypnol is manufactured in pill form. The licit market for the drug is currently supplied with a 1-milligram dose in an olive green, oblong tablet, imprinted with the number 542. The new tablet includes a dye that, according to Hoffman-La Roche (the makers of Rohypnol) will be visible if it is slipped into a drink. What are the methods of usage? Rohypnol is usually taken orally in pill form, but can also be crushed and snorted. Who uses Rohypnol? In Latin America and Europe, the medicine is prescribed to patients as a short-term treatment for insomnia, and as a preanesthetic medication. Rohypnol continues to be abused among teenagers and young adults, usually at raves and nightclubs. How does Rohypnol get into the United States? Rohypnol is usually smuggled into the United States by way of mail or delivery services. The drug remains readily available, mainly through pharmaceutical operators located in Mexico, especially Tijuana. How much does Rohypnol cost? Reports indicate that Rohypnol is often sold for between $2 and $5 per dosage unit, although it may sell for from $10 to $30 per dosage unit. What are some of the consequences of Rohypnol use? One of the significant effects of the drug is anterograde amnesia, a factor that strongly contributed to its inclusion in the Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of Anterograde amnesia is a condition in which events that occurred while under the influence of the drug are forgotten. In addition to the chemically induced amnesia, Rohypnol often causes decreased blood pressure, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, astrointestinal disturbances, and urinary retention. Development of physical and psychological dependence Above information obtained from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 9

10 CONFERENCE UPDATE 10 The is pleased to announce our Fourth Annual Citizens On Patrol Conference, the only one of its kind in the nation on Saturday, November 1,. The purpose of this conference is to educate, motivate, inform, and allow members to share their experiences while spending a fun day with fellow volunteers and members of Law Enforcement from around the country. A variety of organizations such as MADD, 4 R Kids Sake, NCMEC and Law Enforcement agencies will be displaying and providing information in the afternoon regarding topics that are directly related to helping Citizen Patrol Volunteers perform their duties while better serving their communities. Citizen Patrol groups are encouraged to bring their patrol vehicles to share and view with others. A special area will be set aside in the parking lot for all Citizen Patrol vehicles to be displayed. Patrol vehicles parked within this area are automatically considered for, and judged in, the Best in Show contest. Over 50 Agencies From Around The Nation Attended Last Year's Conference Some Of Whom Included: Abbottsford Citizens Patrol, B.C., Canada, Alhambra Police Department, Citizens on Patrol, Apple Valley Police Department, Citizens on Patrol, Barstow Sheriffs Department, Big Bear Citizens on Patrol, Brea/Yorba Linda Police Department, Buena Park Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Calimesa Citizens Patrol, Catherdal City Citizens on Patrol, Chino Hills Sheriffs, Chino Valley Police Department, Arizona, Chelsea Citizens Observer Patrol, Alabama, Colton Police Department, Escondido Police Department, Fontana Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, Grand Terrace Citizens on Patrol, Hemet Police Department, Highland Police Department, Idyllwild Mountain Community Patrol, Indio Police Department, Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol, Kitsap County Sheriffs Department, Washington, La Verne Police Department, Loma Linda Citizens Patrol, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Madera County Sheriffs Department, Morongo Valley Citizens on Patrol, North Miami Beach Citizens Mobile Patrol, Florida, Norco Citizens Patrol, Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orange Police Department, Ontario Police Department, Perris Citizens Patrol, Quail Valley Crime Watch, Rancho Cucamonga Citizens on Patrol, Riverside County Sheriffs Department, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, San Diego County Sheriffs Department, San Diego Police Department, Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, Simi Valley Police Department, Silver Lakes Citizens on Patrol, Thousand Oaks V.I.P., Twenty Nine Palms Citizens on Patrol, Twin Peaks Citizens on Patrol,Yucca Valley Citizens on Patrol Learn more about this year's conference at our web site, to keep up to date with the most current information on the conference.

11 CONFERENCE UPDATE Fourth Annual National Citizens On Patrol Conference Agenda Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am - 4:30pm Chino Valley Community Church, Chino Hills, CA 8:00-9:00 Pre-registered attendees check in, Coffee bar available on site, Patrol Vehicles stage for viewing in special assigned area. 9:00-9:15 Opening statements, Agenda review, Posting of Colors 9:15-9:30 Welcome by: Captain Paul Cappitelli, Chief of Police Services, Chino Hills, CA 9:30-10:00 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Jim Burch, U.S. Department of Justice, OJP 10:00-10:15 BREAK 10:15-11:00 Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year award presentation Law Enforcement Coordinator of the Year 11:00-11:30 "Citizen Action", Best In Show Vehicle and other award presentations. 11:30-12:30 Special Guest Speaker(s) (check our web site for up to date information) Sheriff John Anderson, Madera County, California, Sheriff's Department 12:30-1:30 Lunch Break. Lunch will be available onsite for a fee for those who wish to eat at the conference. Details to follow on menu offering and price. A special area within the parking lot will be set aside for all C.O.P. patrol vehicles to park and be on display for others to view. 1:30-4:30 This year's conference will feature an open format in the afternoon with organizations, public safety agencies, and C.O.P. groups on display for everyone to meet with, learn and share information along with fun events. Bring you Camera! 2:00-2:30 Police Dog, K-9 Demonstration 3:00-3:30 Bomb Squad Demonstration 4:30 End Of Conference, Please Drive Home Safe and We'll See You Next Year! 11

12 CONFERENCE UPDATE 12 The NACOP Fourth Annual Citizens Patrol Conference will be held at Chino Valley Community Church, Chino Hills, California This site features a large lobby, comfortable conference seating, and plenty of onsite parking to view over 50 Citizen Patrol Vehicles that will be on display for all to see! Be sure to bring your C.O.P. vehicle and enter the "Best in Show" contest. To view and print these photos os in color, visit our website at:

13 CONFERENCE UPDATE 13 WHEN: General Conference, Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Coordinators Meeting, Saturday, November 1, 1:00p.m. -3:00p.m. WHERE: Chino Valley Community Church, Peyton Drive, Chino Hills, California Off the 71 Freeway at Grand Ave. between the 60 and 91 freeways. Maps will be included on the back of your registration confirmation to be mailed 30 days prior to. WHO: COST: FOOD: The conference is open to all active Citizen Patrol Volunteers, Citizen Patrol Coordinators, and other sworn members of law enforcement who have an interest in Citizen Patrol organizations or those wishing to start one. $10.00 for NACOP members and $15.00 for non-members paid in advance. Lunch will be available onsite along with Soft Drinks and Water for a fee. Outside tables and chairs will be set up for eating and resting. This is a great time to relax, meet others and enjoy the warm sun. ATTIRE: For the purposes of identification and security we ask that all Citizen Patrol volunteers please wear their uniforms. Uniforms for Members and Employees of Law Enforcement are optional; however, we do request your department ID and/or Badge be worn in plain view to identify yourself and let others know who you are! AWARDS: NACOP Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year Award, "Citizen Action Award, Citizen Patrol Coordinator of the Year and Best in Show Patrol Vehicle, "Furthest Traveled" to the conference, "Furthest Patrol Car Driven to the Conference" & others. LOCAL LODGING SUGGESTIONS: Country Suites West, 1900 W. Frontage Road, Corona, Ca Free Continental Breakfast, $84.00 per night, ask for "Government Rate" Best Western Kings Inn, 1084 Pomona Road, Corona, Ca $59.00 per night, ask for the "Government Rate" Dynasty Suites, 1805 West Sixth Street, Corona, CA $65.00 per night, Govt Rate ATTENTION: C.O.P. COORDINATORS For NACOP Member Organizations: Be sure to send your nominations for Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year. If you feel one of your Citizen Patrol Volunteers deserves this award, please tell us why and submit your response by mail, fax or no later than October 1,. ALL nominations will be considered and judged by a panel of five impartial judges who will select one candidate for the award. The selected Volunteer will be presented with this award during the conference even if he or she is not able to attend. Please include your name and contact information along with a two page or less statement of why you feel your Volunteer is the best. Don t be shy, we want to hear from you! Please Mail, Fax or us your nomination before October 1,. To view and print these photos os in color, visit our website at:

14 UPDATECon CONFERENCE UPD CONFERENCE UPDATE 14 IMPORTANT CONFERENCE NOTES: ATTENTION NACOP MEMBERS; COORDINATOR NOMINATIONS NEEDED! For NACOP Member Organizations: To help recognize and reward the efforts of the men and women of Law Enforcement who serve as Citizen Patrol Coordinators for their agencies, we need your help to select the Citizen Patrol Coordinator of the Year. To make this possible, we need your nominations. If you feel your Coordinator deserves this award, please tell us why and submit your response by mail, fax or no later than October 1,. ALL nominations will be considered and judged by a panel of five impartial judges who will select one candidate for the award. The selected Coordinator will be presented with this award during the conference. This is your chance to make a difference and let your Coordinator know you care and appreciate his/her efforts. Please include your name and contact information along with a two page or less statement of why you feel your Coordinator is the best. Don t be shy, we want to hear from you! Please Mail, Fax or us your nomination before October 1,. ATTENTION ALL CITIZEN PATROL GROUPS ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, SHARE WITH OTHERS WHAT YOU DO! If your Citizen Patrol group would like to host a table in the afternoon session to show and/or share information about your group with fellow Citizen Patrol attendees or present a unique service you offer your community, we can provide you with a table, 2 chairs and a sign with the name of your C.O.P. group. You must reserve in advance. The fee to cover the cost for this is $ Contact Art Femister at or at afemister@nacop.org

15 Organization Snapshot Year Started: 1950 Number of Members: 4,000 plus City Population: Largest City in the Nation! Website: html/nypd/home.html Coordinator: Officer Tony Cruz Who started the C.O.P organization and why? The NYPD Auxiliary Police Officer program came about as part of the Civil Defense program back in the 1950's. How many people were initially involved and what did the organization look like then? The Civil Defense program had about 17,000 civilian volunteers as part of the program which evolved into the Auxiliary Police program. What were your initial goals (crime reduction only, assist law enforcement with traffic, etc.)? The program originated from the Civil Defense program that was very popular during the height of the Cold War when the threat of nuclear war being very high. If you have patrol cars, what was your first patrol car, (make, model, condition, etc)? The Auxiliary Police program began with Bike Patrols, which today still exist. We have over 90 cars assigned to the Auxiliary Police program in addition to specialized vehicles such as the ESU vans. The patrol vehicles are retired sworn officers patrol cars. The vehicles are repainted all dark blue with white lettering and the red light bar as seen in the picture within this profile. GROUP PROFILE: NEW YORK POLICE DEPT., AUXILIARY POLICE A discussion with Officer Tony Cruz, NYPD NYPD Auxiliary Police Coordinator By: Arthur Femister I had the pleasure of meeting with Officer Cruz last summer, June 2002, along with Auxiliary Police Captains Reyes and Pollina, to develop a profile of the NYPD Auxiliary Police force. Their responses to our interview questions are as follows. Pictured above from left to right: Auxiliary Captain Hector Reyes, Auxiliary Captain Pollina and NYPD Staff Coordinator for the Auxiliary Police unit, Officer Tony Cruz. What type of uniforms do you have? The Auxiliary Police Officers wear the same uniforms as sworn patrol officers and wear seven-point star badges. The shoulder patches are the same as sworn officers except they have a rocker on top stating, "Auxiliary Police". Volunteers are also issued merit badges for a variety of reasons and are authorized to wear them on their uniform. How many Citizen Patrol volunteers do you actively have now? As of the date of this profile, we have over 4,000 active civilian Auxiliary Police volunteers in over 70 units in addition to specialized units such as our harbor patrol and ESU. Some of our active members have been volunteering for over 35 years! What type of equipment do your members carry? Auxiliary Police Officers carry Flashlights, HT's (portable radios), hand cuffs, should they need to make a citizen arrest, and short batons. Where is your Citizen Patrol office located? Each NYPD Precinct has an Auxiliary Police unit attached to it which today numbers about 70 Precincts in the city. How do you communicate between cars, volunteers and Law Enforcement? Cell phones, radios? Our Auxiliary Police Officers use the 15

16 same portable radios as patrol officers. How do you dispatch Citizen Patrol volunteers to accident scenes or calls for Law Enforcement assistance? Many times our Auxiliary Police are assigned to assist with specific events for crowd control as well as other duties; however, while on patrol acting as "Eyes and Ears" they can be dispatched to conduct traffic control at accident scenes and/or other events. What type of initial training do Citizen Patrol volunteers get and is there any ongoing training? The training program is 18 weeks long and covers topics such as; patrol function, types and techniques of patrol, victimology, citizen contacts, Penal law, criminal procedure law, Laws of arrest, self defense, first aid, communications, field training and the transit system Do you offer any Special Services to the public or Law Enforcement such as fingerprinting, vacation checks, Traffic control, crime scene control, stolen car checks, etc? Yes to all the above and more. The NYPD Auxiliary Police program has several additional specialized units such as Harbor Patrol, Bike Patrols and an Emergency Services Unit which responds to traffic accidents to render aid which can include First Aid, extraction from the vehicle and other calls for service that in many areas of the country the fire department would GROUP PROFILE: respond. NYPD AUXILIARY POLICE What are the qualifications to become Citizen Patrol members and what type of background check do applicants go through? Auxiliary Police applicants must be age 17 through 60 (persons over 60 may apply for limited duties), live or work in New York City, be in good health, never have been convicted of a felony or have had a previous arrest record that would prevent acceptance, be of good character and be a U.S. Citizen or a have a valid visa issued by the INS. What were your most current year s statistics such as number of miles patrolled, total hours volunteered by all members, drop in crime rate due to C.O.P., specific crimes stopped in progress or caught? On average, our Auxiliary Police Officers donate a combined One Million Hours per year! What is your number one ongoing challenge, assuming you have one? Our biggest challenge is providing the proper recognition to our volunteers. We appreciate the great contribution they make and are always looking for way to recognize their efforts. How do you recruit new members and what is your average turnover of members? We advertise for new members in a number of ways such as ad's on Radio Pictured above, NYPD Auxiliary Police Patrol Vehicle Pictured below, display showing a variety of awards used for recognition. and Cable TV, posters in the city and as part of our NYPD Recruitment drives. Our turnover is relativity low as compared to other volunteer programs due in part to our up front selection process to bring in the right people. How do you rate the overall acceptance of your C.P. group with the public and LE department? I think the overall acceptance is excellent. Our sworn officers view our Auxiliary Police Officers as part of the family and treat them with respect. If you could wave a magic wand and get whatever you wanted for your Citizen Patrol group, what one thing would you ask for? (tough question but an interesting one) New or newer patrol cars and bikes for our bike patrols would always be welcomed by our volunteers. What is your annual operating budget in dollars, assuming you have one? The annual budget for our Auxiliary Police program is in the millions of dollars. What special events do you provide support for such as High School football games, Fairs, Graduations, traffic control for Marathon s and clean up days, etc? All of the above and more. New York City is known for lots of parades and events and this is one area where we really rely on our Auxiliary Police. 16

17 Has any Citizen Patrol member ever been injured while performing their duties? Sadly enough, three Auxiliary Police Officers have lost their lives in the duty of their service over the 50 year history of the department. While we are proud to say New York City is one of the safest cities in the nation, it is still the largest city in the nation and has many diverse areas, some rougher than others. How do you motivate, recognize and reward your Citizen Patrol Volunteers The NYPD works hard to recognize the efforts of our Auxiliary Police Officers. Some of the medals we offer are for various Merit, Years of Service and others such as a Medal of Valor for putting oneself in great risk while saving the life of another in addition to more common Commendations for a variety of worthy efforts. Another form of recognition is the rank structure within the Auxiliary Police unit. Each unit has its own Captain; however, before being promoted, the individual must first complete a department course on leadership, dealing with the public along with other topics related to leadership and command functions. Once completed, the individual must then go before a review board for an oral interview. The review board has the final say in determining if the person is qualified to hold the position of Auxiliary Police Captain. This process is unique within the Law Enforcement Volunteer community and to our knowledge, it may be the only one of its kind. We would like to thank Officer Tony Cruz and Auxiliary Police Captains Reyes and Pollina for taking the time to share this information with our readers and for their entire staff's hospitality during our visit with them. GROUP PROFILE: NYPD AUXILIARY POLICE Pictured above is the NYPD's Auxiliary Police Harbor Patrol boat that is fully staffed by volunteer members of the Auxiliary Police Unit. Most Significant Event On September 11, 2001, the world was shocked by the events that took place at the World Trade Center in New York City. During that event, hundreds of thousands of people were attempting to flee the city while others were rushing to get in to try and find loved ones. This created the worst traffic jam in New York history. The NYPD's Auxiliary Police members responded in force to assist with traffic control by shutting down various tunnels and bridges, re-directing traffic to alternate routes, etc. All 4,000 plus members of the Auxiliary Police force were issued the "9/11" medal to recognize their tremendous efforts on this very memorable day in history. 17

18 C.O.P's IN THE NEWS C.O.P's IN THE NEWS The article below is reprinted from the Miami Herald News, February 3, 2002 Helping to Keep North Miami Beach Safe Marice Cohn Band/Herald Staff Mark Braun, a 10-year member of the North Miami Beach Citizens Patrol, is one of about 75 volunteers who help serve as the eyes and ears for the police department. The community feels safer because of their presence, said Thomas A. Carney, a supervisor of the NMBPD s Crime Prevention Unit. By John Silvester Miami News Service Mark Braun has always believed that he has what it takes to be a police officer. I used to see characters casing the garage of my building looking for cars to steal. I would watch them, and whenever I saw something suspicious, I would call it in to the department, said Braun, recalling the mid-1980s when he lived in the area of Northeast 10th Avenue and 167th Street in North Miami Beach. A knee injury suffered in 1993 during a police academy agility course destroyed Braun s chances of becoming a reserve police officer. But as a 10-year member of a volunteer group of citizens dedicated to making the streets of North Miami Beach safer, Braun gets a taste of the world of law enforcement one evening a week. Braun, 52, is one of about 75 members of the North Miami Beach Citizens Patrol, volunteers with the North Miami Beach Police Department who drive the streets in search of anything that should be brought to the attention of the police. Our volunteers have stepped up and made a difference, said Thomas A. Carney, a supervisor of the NMBPD s Crime Prevention Unit who has overseen the citizens patrol program since ``Having them is like having extra police officers out on the street. The idea of forming a team of roving volunteers started with North Miami Beach resident Leonard Sperrazza, 78, who started the group in

19 C.O.P.'s.'s IN THE NEWS 19 CB radios were popular at the time, Sperrazza recalled. I said to the department, `Why don t you try to get the people who use CB radios together as a mobile patrol? A World War II veteran who has been blind since being injured during the invasion of France in 1944, Sperrazza handles radio contact between the patrollers and the police station. When the patrol started, volunteers drove their own vehicles. They eventually got marked cars and uniforms, to make them more visible. Now, on any given evening in North Miami Beach, six to eight patrol members two to a car hit the streets. A typical shift lasts from 7 to 10 p.m. The community feels safer because of their presence, Carney said. ``The fact they are out there makes people feel more secure. Not only does their presence deter crime, it reduces the fear of crime. North Miami Beach resident Arlene Shaffer, the victim of a robbery outside her home a few years ago, agrees. The police cannot be everywhere, she said. You do have a sense of security knowing that the citizens patrol is out there. The volunteers ages range from 18 to the 80s, and the patrollers come from a variety of backgrounds, from retirees to professionals like doctors and lawyers. They re not expected to do the things police officers do the general rule is that the patrollers should not put themselves in positions in which they are directly dealing with people in situations that may be confrontational. Rather, their job is to alert the police to situations that might warrant police intervention, Braun said. We don t get out of the car, we don t confront, Braun said. "We don t do anything except be the eyes and ears of the police department, [or]... issue tickets for parking infractions. Sometimes however, they are called to assist in other ways, such as directing traffic or assisting in a search. In 2002, Carney and Sperrazza were recognized for their efforts by the National Association of Citizens on Patrol. Carney was named citizen patrol coordinator and Sperrazza was named volunteer of the year. We have an international reputation, said Carney, who noted that he gets calls for help setting up similar programs from as far away as Australia. Around the country, there are approximately 5,000 patrols containing between 75,000 and 100,000 members, said Arthur Femister, president of the Corona, Calif.-based National Association of Citizens on Patrol. At least three other cities in Miami-Dade have similar programs: Coral Gables, North Miami and Miami. Miami has between 150 and 200 active participants, Coral Gables has about 15 and North Miami has 14. Marice Cohn Band/Herald Staff Ready to Roll: The Monday night crew of the North Miami Beach Citizens Patrol are, from left, Carole Haviland, Lenny Sperrazza, Herb Graff, Commander Russell Castaline, Capt. Nate Prichason, Anne Lewis, Roberto Gutierrez and Mark Braun.

20 C.O.P's IN THE NEWS 20 The article below is reprinted from the Salt Lake Tribune (Utah) June 21, Citizen patrols working; Police reports: Crime goes down in areas with Neighborhood Watch Hearing a gunshot at 4 a.m. isn t a common occurrence on the East Bench, so when Mike Arnow was awakened by the sound during a vehicle burglary outside his home, he knew he needed to get involved. Arnow decided to take part in Salt Lake County s Mobile Watch Program to make his neighborhood safer. A writer and video producer, Arnow now spends an hour and a half each month with a partner patrolling in Morningside, the area west of Wasatch Boulevard and about 4000 South, looking for suspicious activity. Just because you live on the East Bench, you can t assume you live in a low-crime neighborhood, Arnow said. About 50 people now patrol the community, Arnow said. It gives you a sense of empowerment, so you re not simply sitting by and griping and complaining when there are problems in your community, Arnow said. Since the group began patrolling, property crimes in the area have gone down 22 percent, said Mindy Hendrix, crime prevention specialist for the Salt Lake County Sheriff s Office. Getting the crime down 22 percent is good, Arnow said, But it s not good enough. Arnow said the training he took through the Mobile Watch Program taught him to spot crime even when he s not patrolling. On his way home from work late one night, Arnow said he spotted a teenage boy who apparently had broken into a truck. That s the best thing about it, it increases your awareness. You can be effective even if you re not on patrol, Arnow said, even though the boy wasn t caught. Salt Lake County has 12 active mobile neighborhood watch programs, where trained citizens patrol the community with signs on their cars. One unit even has about 230 members, Hendrix said. Mobile Watch s success proves community-oriented programs are an effective deterrent against crime, Hendrix said. Other programs, like the 80 or so Salt Lake County neighborhood watch programs, also benefit police. The neighborhood knows what belongs in their neighborhood, what is normal in the neighborhood and what is suspicious in their neighborhood, Hendrix said. Suspicious-activity calls to dispatch increase in areas where neighborhood watch programs exist, Hendrix said. Utah police departments also take other more personalized steps to keep the community involved. Sandy officials have dissolved their community-oriented policing unit and are now incorporating those ideas into patrol officers, said Sgt. Michelle Burnette. It s really our way of trying to have every police officer have this mind-set of working with the community before something happens, Burnette said. That relationship is important enough that in April, Sandy police joined citizens for a volunteer saturation night. Members of the crime prevention bureau taught about 120

21 C.O.P's IN THE NEWS 21 volunteers to look for suspicious activity, things like curfew violations and people or vehicles out of place, said Amy Bryant, crime prevention specialist for Sandy. The big one we teach is to trust your judgement, Bryant said. If you feel like something is off or weird, it probably is suspicious. That s a lot of how police officers do their work. Another saturation night isn t planned until the fall. Bryant said it s impossible to determine how many crimes were prevented, but, in three hours, police officers arrested five individuals from the tips of volunteers. All they [volunteers] had to do was show up and be the eyes of the police department, Burnette said. To be part of the annual Citizens Academy in St. George, the police department offers a month-long class to residents who pass a background check, said Cheri Seltzer, chief assistant in the St. George Police Department. The class covers everything from orientation with administrators to demonstrations with the bomb squad. Most of the Citizens Academy graduates move on to other volunteer organizations, Seltzer said.

22 MEMBERSHIP ROSTER MEMBERSHIP ROSTER Alabama Chelsea, Alabama - Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol Arizona Willcox, Arizona Chino Valley, Arizona Surprise, Arizona 62 Cities in 10 States California Los Angeles Police Dept. - LAPD Citizens On Patrol Laguna Beach, California - Laguna Beach Citizens On Patrol Los Angeles County Sheriff s Department, SCV Cathedral City, California - Cathedral City Citizens on Patrol Rancho Mirage, California - Rancho Mirage Citizens Patrol City of Indio, California - C.H.I.P.S Palm Springs, Calif. - Palm Springs Police Citizens on Patrol Madera County, Calif. - Madera County Sheriff Citizen Patrol Norco, California - Norco Citizens Patrol Quail Valley - Quail Valley Community Crime Watch Perris, California - Perris Citizens Patrol Brea, California - Brea Police Community Action Patrol Colton, California - Colton Police Citizen Volunteers Desert Hot Springs, Calif. - Desert Hot Springs Citizens On Patrol Jurupa Valley, California - Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol Riverside, California - Riverside Citizens Patrol Loma Linda, California - Loma Linda Citizens Patrol Victorville, Calif. - Spring Valley Lake Citizens Patrol Santa Paula California - Santa Paula Citizens Patrol Calimesa, California - Calimesa Citizens Patrol Apple Valley, California - Apple Valley Citizen s Patrol Barstow, California - Barstow Citizen s Patrol Big Bear Valley, California - Big Bear Valley Citizen s Patrol Big River, California - Big River Citizen s Patrol Cadiz, California - Cadiz Citizen s Patrol San Bernardino, Calif - Central San Bernardino Citizen s Patrol Chino Hills, California - Chino Hills Citizen s Patrol Needles, California - Colorado River (Needles) Citizen s Patrol Fontana, California - Fontana Sheriff s Station Grand Terrace, California - Grand Terrace Citizen s Patrol Hesperia, California - Hesperia Citizen s Patrol Highland, California - Highland Citizen s Patrol Joshua Tree, California - Joshua Tree Citizen s Patrol Landers, California - Landers Citizen s Patrol Lucerne Valley, California - Lucerne Valley Citizen s Patrol Morongo Valley, California - Morongo Valley Citizen s Patrol 22 To view and print these photos os in color, visit our website at:

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24 NACOP WEBSITE OVERVIEW NACOP WEBSITE OVERVIEW 24 Buttons to the left provide visitors and members with information about the NACOP, General Information on Citizen Patrol organizations along with useful web links and information on how to contact us. The top row of buttons provides users with access to the following: n A listing of all our NACOP member organization web sites. n Online Discussion groups allow users to read and post questions and answers to Citizen Patrol related topics. n Online Discussion groups allow members of law enforcement to read and post questions and share information regarding Law Enforcement related topics. n A special page for NACOP members to list items they wish to Sell, Buy, Donate or Desire. The last button on the top right row provides visitors to our web site with a Photo Gallery of Citizen Patrol members, events, and patrol vehicles.

25 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 25 Member Organizations of the National Association Citizens On Patrol receive the following benefits, services, and products: l l l l l l l l l l l Nationwide Professional status for your Citizen Patrol Organization; Increase Recruitment, Pride, and Retention through ongoing awareness campaigns; Personalized Web Site and domain name for each member organization ( your name) available for viewing by over 180 million people. Professionally maintained and updated. Monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Member Discussion Groups on NACOP Web site to help educate and communicate; also for Law Enforcement members and coordinators to share information; Quarterly Newsletters for members with helpful information and articles; Design of personalized recruiting brochure; Free access to our Video Training Library; NACOP member window decals; Individual membership cards; National membership conferences; Discounts on products and services. Annual Membership Fees for Organizations 1-25 members $ members $ members $ members $ $50.00 per year for each additional 25 Individual Membership Fee $25.00 per year - (does not include web site or Video Training Library) Law Enforcement Coordinators and Chief of Police/Station Commanders are included free with each C.O.P. organization s membership. Founding Member Status First two years prepaid includes third year free. For a small average investment of just $5.00 per volunteer per year you can join the over 3,000 members representing 46 Citizen Patrol groups today. Show your Citizen Patrol Volunteers you care and let your Organization, City, and Department benefit from the status, recognition, and services we deliver. Together, we can and will make a difference! The National Association Citizens on Patrol does not endorse or represent any individual Citizen Patrol members or groups. Further, we do not endorse or represent any political activities, candidates, or specific law enforcement departments.

26 "E "EYES AND EARS ARS" Published by the National Association Citizens On Patrol P.O. Box 727 Corona, CA ATTENTION: If your Citizen Patrol group is planning to attend this year's Fourth Annual Citizen Patrol Conference on Saturday, November 1,, be sure to check page 14 for important information! Pictured above, NYPD's Auxiliary Police Patrol Vehicle from this quarter's featured Citizen Patrol Group Profile.