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Behind the BadgeBehind the Badge
Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, uphold the law.
Hwy 190, west of Livingston17 miles from Hammond • 24 miles from Baton Rouge
A special supplement to the Amite Tangi Digest, Kentwood News Ledger and St. Helena Echo Wednesday, May 11, 2011 editions.
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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff�’s OfficeTangipahoa Parish Sheriff�’s OfficeAshley AdamsLuther AddisonToby Aguillard
Brandeon AlexanderDonald AlexanderJeannie Alexander
Roy AllbrittonJoseph Anderson
Eric AndrewsDayle AthmanFreddie BaglioClint BahamGary Baham
Phillip BahamThomas Baker
Sheldon BallardJames BanksMike Barron
Calvin BatisteMelvin Battles
Robert BelRyan Bergeron
Ross Biandolillo
Wiley BladesMichael Booth
R.J. BootyCharles BordelonDennis BrazielNicholas BruhnCarmel BuriseCharles BuriseGregory Burton
Roy BurtonDavid ByrantClaire Cain
Susie CambreJohn Campo
Terry CannonGlen CarrierKerry Carson
Norman CarterRobert CarterKathy Cason
Katherine CernichMarcie Chadwick
Michael Christmas
Frank ChurchMatthew ClantonMichael ConerlyEdward Conley
Gerard ConnersonDavid CopelandThomas CorkernWendel CorneilleCameron Crockett
Jeanne-Marie CutrerLinda Cutrer
Rogers Dangerfi eldTom DavidsonMelissa DavisPaula DawkinsMatthew Dean
Michael Dean, Jr.Michael Dean, Sr.Quincy Denham
Axl DeurJames Dickerson
Brian DiddonDaniel Diddon
Brian DorsaJohn DorsaKerri Doss
Eloise C. DoteyJoseph Drago, Sr.
Mike DrudeDonald DubrocWillie Dufrene
Ethan DunnJohn DupreSonja DysonJohn Eady
Stephen Easley JrDaniel H. EdwardsJonathan Edwards
Susan EdwardsSidney Eubanks
Pat FarrisThomas FerrandVictor FerraraSchirra FinnCragg Fitz
Annie Fitzgerald
Raymond FosterSam Foster
Wylie FosterDonald FurcaChuck GabrielMark George
Anthony GiovongoDonnise GordonTravis GrahamJoseph Graziano
Peter GrecoRonald Gross
Susan GuaraggiBobby Guy
Alfred HanibleRonald HarperKenner HarrellJason HarrisonLavoice Harvey
Marshal Hayes, Jr.Marshall Hayes, Sr.Gregory Hensarling
Chad Hickey
Brad HicksTanya Higgenbotham
Scott HinsonShirley HoffmannKenneth Hookfi nCharles Howard
Aimee HoytBen Husser
Jill HutchesonLana Hutchinson
Matthew HutchinsonJames Hyde
Jermaine IrvingMarguerite Irving
Joyce Jackson
Sheriff Daniel Edwards
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Michael KazerooniCora Keith
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Alex LapumaNancy LeeRay Lentz
Richard LindseyMadonna Liuzza
Julia MabusJohn MackenzieBobby Magee
Nathan MantonAaron MaplesHeath Martin
Joe MartinRaymond Mauterer
Jacquelyn McCaskey
Wanda McCoyDebi McDermottDustin McDonaldEmmitt McGowanCharles McKinneyGerald MelanconCorey MichelliLatecia Milton
Joseph MonistereKimberly MooreMichael MooreShirley MooreJustin MoranCarol Morse
Stuart MurphyEddie Myers
William NarettoHenry NeihausKarl NewmanStacy Newsom
Toni NorrisVanessa Ohler
Jomel PackAdam Pailet
Dawn PanepintoLinda Perez
Connie PerillouxOliver Perrilloux
Chris PerryDennis C. Pevey
William PhebusAngie Phelps
Frances PiazzaBrandon PinionCharlie PittmanBobby Powell
Christopher PrimesTamara Puma
Steven RedmondCharles ReedRuby Reed
Edmund Sean ReillyRicky ReynoldsLoraine RicardPamela Ricard
Alex RichardsonCalen RichardsonJames Richardson
Kendra RichardsonJames C Ricks
Sam RogersElizabeth RussellMichael Russell
Terri RussellMarlene Rutland
Brian SandersDenise Sanders
Shay ScallanDavid SchaererLisa Scheider
John SchillacePaula Schiro
Kenneth SchliegelmeyerMatthew Schliegelmeyer
Ryan SchumacherJacob Schwebel
Joe SciortinoSean ScottTerry Scott
Danny SharkeyAlbert Sharp
Joe SingraGerald Smith
Sherry SoileauGerald SophserGerald StaffordKathy StaffordBurnell StevensAnthony Stewart
Mike StickerKevin Stimage
Patrick Stouffl etJohn Suter
Austin SuttonSean Sweeney
Leo Tate Jr.Vincent ThibodauxSherry Thompson
Leo TillisStormy Tomlinson
Albert Toups IIIAlbert Toups Jr
James TravisTerry TullosKevin TurkJeff Turner
Kirby VarnadoMarvin Vernon
Samuel Vilardo, Sr.Nicholas Vinterella
Randy WallaceLeroy George Walls
Dean WaltzerCynthia WatsonAllen WeaverMorgen Webb
Thomas WheelerTheresa WilkersonJennifer WilliamsJonathan Williams
Kevin WilliamsMelvin Williams
Crane WolfShelby WomackChad Woodward
Georgia Yarborough
RESERVESAlton HarperJames ReidJ.R. Johnson
Earl HutchesonDon Dubroc
George PatacekLuther Chavers, Jr.Charles LaPrime
John PerillouxMichael DelibertoMalcolm HenryDale Brouilette
Stanley HigginbothamMarcus McMillanShanon Kazerooni
Robert JumpPaul Chavers
Dennis CrockerScott Miller
Kelly JohnsonTodd GarofaloDavid PocheDavid Price
Crystal StanleyJeff GaineyTracy Eady
Bryan GiroirJimmy Vappie
Paul PierreJimmy GravesRyan Henning
Gregory DieboldChad Yent
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Denny Coutee - owner/operator
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Amite Police Department
Chief Jerry Trabona Ass’t. Chief Mike Foster
Disp. Sharell Lapine
Ofc. Joey Phillips
Disp. Brandon Alford
Sgt. Lendrick Francois
Ofc. Darryl VaccaroDet. Allen Ordenaux
Disp. David Bryant
Ofc. T.J. Harris
Sgt. Ronnie Brewer
Ofc. Mitchell Nesmith
Ofc. Charles Bollingham Ofc. Marcus Thompson
Capt. Ted Simmons
Ofc. Terry Zaffuto
Disp. Kimmie Cutrer
Sgt. Tony Cuti
Ofc. Lawrence Cook Ofc. Rodney Graham
Ofc. Adrian Harris
Ofc. Darrell Michael
Sgt. Rodney VarnadoSgt. Jerome Johnson
Not pictured: Col. J.C. Ricks;Disp. Mary Washburn
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Chief Adrian MartinSgt. Ray Thomas
Offi cer Lake Love Offi cer George Baker Offi cer John Kenny Wascom
Greensburg Police Department
GreensburgMarket
14511 Hwy 37 • Greensburg
225-222-4410
Police Officer’s Prayer
O Lord, while I’m on my beatMay I know that you’re with me,And protect me as I go to guard
Other’s lives and property.Help me ignore those who scorn
And show me no respect,But be mindful of all citizens
I’ve sworn to protect.Be with my fellow officersAnd guard their safety too.May I always put duty firstIn the work that I must do.
May I not disgrace the uniformBut bring pride to the badge I
wear.That I’d be a good policeman, Lord
Would be my only prayer.
Amen
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Kentwood Police Department
Of cer Roger Carter
Of cer Roderic Dunn
Clerk and Dispatcher Garrett Herrington
Of cer Monroe Addison
Of cer Gene Lewis
Chief Greg NewtonChief Newton said he can�’t remember a time when he didn�’t want to follow in his father�’s footsteps. His father, the late Fred Johnson, was sheriff in Pike County. �“I can remember as a child stories my dad would tell us about his day,�” Newton recalled. �“As I watched him go to work each day, I became more and more interested in law enforcement,�” he says.
Of cer Kendall Ott
Of cer Daniel Shelton
We would like to say... We would like to say...
THANK YOUTHANK YOUto to allall our area police officers our area police officers
for a job well done.for a job well done.
Simmons TexacoSimmons Texaco733 Ave G • Kentwood • 985-229-8088733 Ave G • Kentwood • 985-229-8088
Tommy Simmons, OwnerTommy Simmons, Owner
Town of Kentwood
We support our localLaw Enforcement Professionals!
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St. Helena Parish Sheriff�’s Office
60100 Westway Dr. • Amite
985-747-9801www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Wall & Rosilyn McKneely • Ronnie & Kim Vaughn
McKneely & VaughnMcKneely & VaughnFuneral HomeFuneral Home
Nathaniel �“Nat�” Williams - Sheriff
Gary Cannon - Detective Jerome Hook n - Deputy
Albert Watson - SRO
Joe Chaney - Chief Detective
Deborah Pruett - Dispatch
Carlos Pierre - Reserve
Laurie Sibley - Deputy
Gary �“Chip�” Cannon, Jr. -Jailer
Arunita Coleman -Criminal Records
Kenya Hurst - Dispatch
Gregory Tillery - Deputy
Aron Burton -Narcotics Interdiction
Lee Sullivan - Deputy
Katina Jackson -Civil Deputy
Chester Pritchett -
Chief Deputy
Joseph Simmons - JailerMichael Martin -Chief of OperationsMicMichael Martin -hae
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228 1st St. • Amite, LA(985) 748-8307
STOP!STOP! and support our law enforcement personnel! and support our law enforcement personnel!MASTER CHEFMASTER CHEFAMITE’S FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
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Hours: Mon-Thurs 5:30 am - 2:00 pm • Fri 5:30 am - 9:00 pmSat 5:30 am - 2:00 pm • Closed Sunday
Serving Breakfast Monday - Saturday 5:30 am till 11:00 am
Ann Huff -Chief Finance Of cer
Kenneth W. Miller, Jr. - Narcotics Interdiction
Frank Ricard - Deputy
Katrina Johnson - Civil
Arthur Coston - Jailer
Lashundra Muse -Sex Offender Of cer, Warden�’s Assistantand Inmate Billing
Jason Varnado - P/T
Lee Carmona - Deputy
Dennis Lee, Jr. - Jailer
Micah Woodard -Narcotics Interdiction
Mike Woodard - Reserve
Paula McNabb - Civil Deputy
Melinda Breckenridge - Juvenile
Myra Williams - Administrative Assistant
Paul Glass - Court Bailiff & Assistant Transport Of cer
Marvin Schaffer - Warden
Leisa Ballard -Dispatch Supervisor
Ann HufAnn Huff Arthur Coston Jaileroston Jaile Ja lerDennis Lee Jr JaileeputyFrank Ricard Deputy n VarnaJason Varnado P/T
Katrina Johnson CivilKennethh W MMiller JrMi
Lashundra Muse
eputyDeLee Carmona
St. Helena Parish Sheriff�’s Office
Leisaa Ballard -al
M i S h ff W dMicah WoodardWoodard
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St. Helena Sheriff �’s Of ce employees not shown are Richard Womack - Lieutenant of Juvenile Division; Cedric Burise - Deputy; Jamellia Hughes - Deputy; Mark Jones - Deputy; Theresa Lanns - Juvenile; Antoine George - SRO; Cedric Hall - Jailer; Kenneth Johnson - Jailer; Doris Sanders - Dispatch; Viola Kelly - Reception; Terry Addison - Deputy; Daniel Miller - Jailer; Roxanne Bourgeois - Secretary; Timothy Queen - Jailer; Dula Rogers - Cook; Rodger Martin - Transportation; Ruth Rogers - Cook; Carla Womack; Kandrea Johnson - Clerk; Hope Foster - Deputy; Toler Smith - Deputy; Roy Porter, Sr. - Civil; Hazel Allen - Reception; Jeremy McCreary - Deputy; Jack Spring - Deputy; Sheila Hook n - Deputy; Roy Porter, Jr. - Triad; and Johnathan Melvin - Part-time Clerk.
Barbara Dokes - SRO
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Village of Tangipahoa Police Department
Chief Richard Banks
Of cer Walter Daniels
Of cer Ray Henry
Of cer Darrell Martin
Of cer Ronald Robertson, Sr.
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Independence Police Department
Officer Gerald Swint
Police Chief Frank Edwards III“My favorite part of being a police offi -
cer is being able to provide direct and/or indirect assistance to those in need.”
Assistant Chief Earl McFarland
Of cer Darryl Armon
Of cer Kevin Bell
Of cer Lisa Weinstein
Of cer Lynn Ducote Not Pictured: Of cer Chris Chappell
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Policeman’s PrayerO Almighty God, whose great power and wisdom embraces the universe,
Watch over all policemen everywhere.Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty
to stop crime, robbery and violence.We pray you help them keep our streets and home safe, day and night.
We commend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous.Give them strength and courage. Protect these brave men.
Grant them your almighty protection.Unite them safely with their families after duty has ended.
MONTPELIERPolice Department
Chief Gerald O�’Malley
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SALUTE TOOUR LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT!
There are more than 900,000 sworn law en-forcement offi cers now serving in the United States, which is the highest fi gure ever. About 12 percent of those are female.
In 2008, there were an estimated 4.9 million vio-lent crimes committed in the United States, as well as an estimated 16.3 million property crimes (ac-cording to the National Crime Victimization Survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics). Vio-lent and property crime rates in 2008 remain at the lowest levels recorded since 1973, the fi rst year that such data were collected. The rate of every major violent and property crime measured by BJS fell be-tween 1999 and 2008. The overall violent crime rate fell 41 percent and the property crime rate declined by 32 percent during the last 10 years.
Crime fi ghting has taken its toll. Since the fi rst recorded police death in 1792, there have been near-ly 19,000 law enforcement offi cers killed in the line of duty. Currently, there are 18,983 names engraved
on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Of-fi cers Memorial.
A total of 1,626 law enforcement offi cers died in the line of duty during the past 10 years, an average of one death every 53 hours or 163 per year. There were 116 law enforcement offi cers killed in 2009, the lowest annual total since 1959.
On average, more than 58,000 law enforcement offi cers are assaulted each year, resulting in approx-imately 16,000 injuries.
The 1970s were the deadliest decade in law en-forcement history, when a total of 2,286 offi cers died, or an average of almost 229 each year. The deadliest year in law enforcement history was 1930, when 285 offi cers were killed. That fi gure dropped dramatically in the 1990s, to an average of 160 per year.
The deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001, when 72 offi cers were
killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on America.
New York City has lost more offi cers in the line of duty than any other department, with 693 deaths. Texas has lost 1,563 offi cers, more than any other state. The state with the fewest deaths is Vermont, with 21.
There are 1,002 federal offi cers listed on the Me-morial, as well as 565 correctional offi cers and 29 military law enforcement offi cers.
There are 237 female offi cers listed on the Me-morial; just one female offi cer was killed in 2009, one of the lowest numbers in recent years.
During the past ten years, more offi cers were killed feloniously on Friday than any other day of the week. The fewest number of felonious fatalities occurred on Sunday. Over the past decade, more of-fi cers were killed between 8:01 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. than during any other two-hour period.
LAW ENFORCEMENT FACTS