April 13, 2012 Editor s Note: The Sheriff s Office Weekly Rap-Up comes out on Friday afternoon If you have a submission, please send it to me and I will be happy to include it. Send it to beckyherrin@keysso.net, or in the courier to Deputy Becky Herrin, Community Relations Division, Headquarters building on Stock Island. Congratulations to Victim Advocate of the Year For the second year in a row, a Monroe County Sheriff s Office Victim Advocate has been chosen as the State of Florida s Victim Advocate of the Year! Victim Advocate Elaine Woodson was chosen this year, and it is a well-deserved reward for a hard working woman who really cares about the community she serves. Congratulations Elaine!!!! FHP Sergeant says good-bye By Sgt. Joe Mosca to Sheriff Bob Peryam: It has been my most profound pleasure to work with each of you, the Sheriff, your road supervisors and deputies. Prior to coming to Monroe County, I had twenty years of duty in the Miami-Dade area in various capacities and working with all the departments there. I can assure you both, my experiences with each of you and your officers have been a most enjoyable one. It is difficult to leave but, unfortunately, circumstances do change. As I return to work in Miami-Dade County, I will miss the profound professionalism of your department. I am sure that the relationship between the Monroe County Sheriff s Department and the FHP will continue to grow as the new troopers will learn that they will be working alongside some of the most professional law enforcement officers I have ever experienced. In the past 6 years, we have lost many that we have loved and have grown through those hard times. Each of you have a special place in Continued on the next page The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run kicked off today with the runners stopping by the headquarters buiilding where they were greeted by Colonel Rick Ramsay before contining on their route. Sgt. Linda Mixon would like to thank Captain Don Fanelli and Lieutenant Derek Paul for hosting the recent Internet Crimes Against Children operation which took place recently. Here they are, during the operation, with Lieutenant Nancy Alvarez, Sheriff Bob Peryam and Victim Advocate Debbie Shepherd.
my heart because during my tenure in the keys, you opened your hearts and showed great compassion, not just towards me and my family in the loss of our son, but towards your members in their loss of two fellow deputies. Best regards. Fund-raising Run for slain detective There will be a 5K Run held in May to raise money to help the family of Clay County Detective David White, who was killed in the line of duty in February. The event will take place Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Tallahassee Community College main campus (444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee). Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race will commence at 9:00 a.m. The event will also feature a charity raffle and public safety agency displays/demonstrations. Those who wish to participate can register or donate at www.runsignup.com<http:runsignup.com/, by searching Detective David White 5K or going directly to this link. https://runsignup.com/race/fl/ Tallahassee/DavidWhteMemorial5K. On February 16th, a team of deputies from the Clay County Sheriff s Office responded to a Middleburg, FL home to investigate a possible methamphetamine lab operation. While making entry into the house, Detective White was fatally shot. White, 35, a was a nine-year veteran of the Sheriff s Office and had also served in U. S. Army Reserves, having been deployed to Bosnia and Iraq. He is survived by his wife, a four-year-old daughter, and an infant son. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Gary Jamieson at 850-933-5485. Thanks for the Microwave The Communications Division would like to give a big shout out to Lt. Lee Ann Holroyd, Sgt. Joel Slough and Deputy William Daniels who came to the rescue of the Division by providing them with a microwave! Thank you very much for your generosity! Yvonne Sprinkle training Rebecca Quintana on her first day on the Main Radio - with a traffic enforcement wolf pack going on! Yvonne says rose colored glasses are a must when working the main radio, especially under those circumstances! Lieutenant Charlene Sprinkle-Huff, in the background, looking on. Sergeant Amanda Coleman decided this project at the Marathon Courthouse was taking so long she was going to do it herself! Major Crimes Detective Manny Cuervo and Victim Advocate Elaine Woodson accepted this plaque recently from the Lower Keys Citizen s Academy. The plaque was to thank the Major Crimes Unit for their participation in the academy. Weekly Rap Up - Page 2
Congratulations to Ken and Kelli Fricke, who were married last Saturday at the Key West Lighthouse, with Captain Chad Scibilia presiding. The wedding was a great time! Dispatch had lots of people visiting this week during National Telecommunicator s Week. On the left, Lt. Jon Crane with Marsha Todd and on the right, Lt. Mitch Horn with Andrea Fricke and Clarissa Gonzalez. Allen Janet 4/15 Intelligence Analyst Crum Rose 4/15 Secretary Vallejo Abraham 4/16 Deputy Sheriff-Court Nabors Anthony 4/17 Aviation Maintenance Technician Markman Donald 4/19 Detention Deputy Lubin Angelina 4/20 Detention Deputy Migala Mary Jo 4/20 Civilian Volunteer Stubblefield David 4/20 Detention Deputy The Major Crimes Unit recently helped Detective Geni Hernandez and Victim Advocate Sally Ann Crawford celebrate their birthdays. Happy Birthday to you both! Weekly Rap Up - Page 3
AFLAC'S 2012 OPEN-ENROLLMENT MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 25TH It's that time of the year for Aflac's Annual Open-Enrollment. Representatives, Elaine Mills and Nathan Mills, will be meeting with you on the following dates. They will be giving presentations, answering questions and helping with claims at that time. Please mark your calendars with these very important dates regarding the places and times they will be in your area. GOOD NEWS FROM YOUR AFLAC AGENTS-- THIS YEAR WE ARE OFFERING A GUARANTEED- ISSUED SHORT-TERM DISABILITY POLICY THAT PAYS YOU UP TO $3,000 PER MONTH.YOU CANNOT BE TURNED DOWN REGARDLESS OF ANY HEALTH ISSUES YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE. PLEASE REMEMBER, AFLAC PAYS YOU DIRECTLY ON ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS WHEN YOUR SICK, HURT OR OUT-OF-WORK.THIS IS YOUR MONEY TO USE HOWEVER YOU SEE FIT. PLACE DATES AND TIMES Key West Detention Facility May 6th, Sunday evening 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm May 7th, Monday (Both Shifts) 5:45 am and 5:45 pm May 9th. Wed. (Both Shifts) 5:45 am and 5:45 pm Headquarters Building May 8th. Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm May 9th. Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cudjoe Substation May 10 th Thurs. (Both Shifts) 6:00 am and 6:00 pm May 11th. Friday (Both Shifts) 6:00 am and 6:00 pm Marathon Substation May 15th Tues. (Both Shifts) 6:00 am and 6:00 pm May 16th Wed. (Both Shifts) 6:00 am and 6:00 pm Marathon Emergency Comm. Marathon Jail Facility Islamorada Substation Please attend meetings scheduled at Marathon Substation Please attend meetings scheduled at Marathon Substation Please attend meetings scheduled at Roth Building Roth Building May 17th Thurs. (Both Shifts) 6:30 am and 6:30 pm May 18th Friday (Both Shifts)6:30 am and 6:30 pm PK Jail Facility Please attend meetings scheduled at the Plantation Key HIDTA (N.W. 20th Street) May 24th, Thurs 10:00 am to 12:00 May 25th Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 HIDTA (3101 Commerce) May 24th. Thurs 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm May 25th Friday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Airport and Court House: Agents will schedule these two locations after their arrival. Please Note: If you cannot attend a meeting but are interested in hearing about Aflac, please contact Elaine Mills: Cell Phone: 352-266-7007 of Office Phone:352-288-4082 Weekly Rap Up - Page 4
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THE VOICES OF PRIASE 5 TH ANNUAL CHOIR CELEBRATION SATURDAY MAY 19, 2012 5 O CLOCK PM GLAD TIDINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH 1209 UNITED STREET KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 Weekly Rap Up - Page 5