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IPA NATIONAL REP RTER
The Magazine of the International Police Association U.S. Section • www.ipa-usa.org
2nd QUARTER - 2021
GIMBORN SCHOLARSHIP (GS)
DUE OCTOBER 1
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side Cologne, Germany. Police officers of all
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experiences, and learn. A large variety of
different subjects are offered: drugs,
OR DONATE terrorism, juvenile delinquency, organized
crime, road safety, agency co-operation and
peace-keeping missions, seminars on
TO OUR different countries and their police systems,
and public management approaches.
POLICE,
HAROLD LITWIN SCHOLARSHIP (HLS)
STUDENT DUE MARCH 1
The IPA looks for students (18-23) who not
only want a career in Law Enforcement but
OR YOUTH who best exemplify the IPA motto of “Service
Through Friendship” both in their school and
community. Award winners are chosen not
SCHOLARSHIPS only for their school marks but also for their
dedication to community as well.
For more information,
complete rules and
applications visit
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING (IYG)
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around the world are invited to visit another
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tional Youth Gathering. For the participants
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similar age from different cultures and
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nature and family life of the hosting country.
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Donations used exclusively for 501 (c)(3)
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The scholarship is awarded by the
International Section of the IPA. It is a
financial award to assist an officer in
attending a training class anywhere in the
world.
KEVIN GORDON MEMORIAL AWARD
DUE APRIL 1
This award is given to the IPA-USA member
who has gone out of his or her way to help
others either in their local community, the
nation or in another country.
IPA NATIONAL REPORTER
The Magazine of the QUARTER 2 2021
Contents
International Police Association U.S. Section
IPA Founders
Officer Reports
4 President, 1st Vice President,
Arthur Troop Harold Litwin
1914-2000 1925 - 2008 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice
IPA Founder U.S. Section Founder President, Secretary General,
Treasurer, and Membership
U.S. National Officers
President - Joe Johnson
Region 56 (Wisconsin)
Articles
president@ipa-usa.org
8 Region 5 Pizza run
1st Vice President - Bob Rogers
Region 22 (Illinois)
1vp@ipa-usa.org
Regular Features
2nd Vice President - Carmen Alvelo
Region 2 (New York) 10 IPA News
2vp@ipa-usa.org
21 RVing
3rd Vice President - Anton Dreher
Region 5 (New York) 23 Hobbies
3vp@ipa-usa.org 24 Accommodations
Secretary General - Ellwood Cushman & Collectors
Region 25 (Arizona)
sg@ipa-usa.org
Treasurer - Anthony Powers
Region 64 (Texas)
treasurer@ipa-usa.org
International Officers
President - Pierre Martin Moulin (Switzerland)
ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Chair Social Cultural - Kyriakos Karkalis (Greece)
• Members are encouraged to submit articles
Chair External Relations - Einar Jonsson (Iceland) for publication in the newsletter.
Chair Professional - Demetris Demetriou (Cyprus) • Articles must be in the general interest of the
Secretary General - May Britt Ronnebro (Sweden) IPA membership, such as travel with an IPA theme,
region activities and member special occasions.
Head of Administration - Stephen Crockard (UK)
• Articles in .doc .docx, PDF and limited to two pages
Treasurer Finances - Michael Walsh (Ireland) including photos.
Treasurer Social Affairs - Martin Hoffmann (Austria) • Photos: JPEG in a file size of about 1M when possible.
• Permission to use copyright material is the
responsibility of the member submitting
articles/photos.
IPA International Administration Center Website:
Please contact the editor with questions at ON THE COVER: IPA World Congress, Croatia. See
www.ipa-international.org editor@ipa-usa.org page 17 for a pictorial link.
US IPA Website:
www.ipa-usa.org
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 3
Message from
President Joe Johnson
IPA - 360,000 Members
H ello to you all of you! I hope that things are starting to return to normal in
in Over 65 Countries
your areas. As we see the Covid-19 vaccine making its way across the United
States and around the globe I am hopeful that travel will begin to return to
some form of normal. Appointed U.S. Positions
Many IPA sections around the globe are watching travel restrictions closely and National Reporter Editor
hoping to still be able to offer a few programs this year. We will keep you as up Anton Dreher - Region 5 (New York)
to date as we can, but if you are watching a specific event you will find the most editor@ipa-usa.org
up-to-date details for international events on the International webpage at
www.ipa-interntional.org Membership
Laura Beattie - Region 30 (Texas)
Unfortunately we had to cancel the US Section training program due to some membership@ipa-usa.org
of the training sites choosing to cancel all summer programs, and many travel P.O. Box 2862
restrictions for the registered attendees. We have since moved the program Waxahachie, TX 75168-8862
to June 6-10, 2022. Most of the registered attendees from this year’s program
moved their registrations to the new program so we still have a large program Supply Officer
signed up for the 2022 program. We still have vacancies so if you or a member in Justin Schmeichel - Region 56 (Wisconsin)
your region would like to attend please have them reach out to me. supplies@ipa-usa.org
You will see in this edition of the National Reporter the registration form, and
schedule for the NDC Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky to be held October 25-30,
2021. You will see that there is no formal group activity toward the end of the
IPA Member Nations
program, which is the cause for the lower registration amount. This is because
Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria,
we do not know where things will be in regards to group activities, and the Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil,
Covid-19 situation. We will be offering those in attendance with a list of tours, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus,
and other sights to see that attendees can do on their own. Hopefully we can Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini,
return to a normal program after this year’s NDC meeting. You will learn more on Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece,
the NDC later in the magazine. Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan,
I hope you all enjoy the warmer weather in your area as we enter into the Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
summer months. Be safe and healthy. Macau, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius,
Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Mozambique,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan,
Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia,
San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South
Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States,
Uzbekistan.
COME VISIT...
Our IPA US Facebook page to stay in
touch with US regions and sections
around the world.
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4 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021
Message from Message from
1st VP Bob Rogers 2nd VP Carmen Alvelo
H opefully everyone is doing well and is virus free. Certainly S ince our last article for the National newsletter, we
unfortunately lost the President of Region 11, Robert (Bob)
we are all looking forward to the time when we can meet face
to face. It would appear that opportunity will present itself at Killen. Bob had been the President of Region 11 for years. He
the Louisville NDC in October. Specific convention details are also had been the Past President of the National Board. Bob had
available on the web page. Although many activities away from been ill since January and then developed COVID. Bob and his
wife participated in many Friendship Weeks and World Congress
our convention this year will be limited, being able to personally
meetings and we bumped into each other at many of them. We
enjoy the company of IPA family members will return us to some spent time at the last IPA cruise and my sister and I got to know
sense of normality. him and his wife, Silvia, better. He was well liked by many of our
International members and from speaking to some of them, they
I have enjoyed virtually visiting with many of you on the too will miss seeing him at the International Police Association
various social media. Little by little we are beginning to events and activities. Region 11 and all those he met in the IPA
experience many of the activities we had enjoyed prior to will miss him. I personally will miss him as he and I would text
Covid 19. Truly “life is good”! often and communicate in reference to the IPA Bob was a very
nice individual who will not be forgotten.
Recruitment remains a paramount issue in the IPA. With our
membership numbers declining significantly, it is essential that If you are like me, I cannot wait for COVID to be over, provided
there is such a thing. I look forward to spending more time
we locate new members to revitalize our organization. Those
outside and traveling. Although it is my understanding that if a
of us who have enjoyed the camaraderie of great friendships person does not have the vaccine, it will be more difficult.
forged in the past will have an opportunity to enjoy experiences I honestly hope this is not true because not everyone will choose
with those friends as well as new ones in Louisville. There are to be vaccinated. So , what does this have to do with the IPA?
so many officers out there both active and retired who would Members from other Sections have begun to send in their Travel
enable our association to grow significantly. We need to locate Forms; therefore, soon many of you will begin receiving the
them and welcome them to our exceptional group. forms from our Associate Secretaries. If you are accepting visitors
in your Region, even if you have been vaccinated, protect
With summer in the horizon, we will begin our regimen of yourselves. COVID is real and does not discriminate.
cookouts and other seasonal activities. Remember to always
keep your limitations in mind and monitor your surroundings at As the Travel Coordinator, it is my responsibility to make sure we
have an Associate Secretary for each Section. We currently have
all events. I look forward to going to many athletic events, trips,
68 Sections and they all have members from our regions who
concerts, and other social activities. I recently enjoyed seeing my are the “go between” between the IPA-USA and their respective
high school football team finish the season undefeated. It would Section. Our Associate Secretaries are the liaisons to the Inter-
have been great to have seen the teams meet in the playoffs at national Sections. They assist our members if they are visiting
the state tournament, but that was not to be this year. another Section or assist those International members who are
visiting us. They truly are an asset to our Section.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the NDC in
Louisville. Enjoy! At the last World Congress, Albania was added to our list of IPA
Sections. Colombia and Kyrgyzstan continue to be provision-
ally affiliated. It’s great to see the IPA growing as there are more
places to visit and more IPA members to meet. As the Sections
begin to open to either vaccinated US members or those who
have to have a PCR within 48 or 72 hours to flight arrival, if you
are planning to travel, please submit your Travel Form at least
3-4 months in advance if traveling internationally and at least
3-4 weeks if traveling within the US I know these are not what
the IPA recommends; however with COVID, it may assist all of us
if the forms are in before the scheduled time. If you are traveling
to another country, it is recommended you first check to see if
that country has an IPA Section as we have had members who
have filled out a Travel Form only to find out that the place they
are visiting does not. If you do visit an IPA Section or one of our
Regions and you meet an IPA member, it would be wonderful if
you could write an article, which doesn’t have to be long, add a
photograph or two, and send it to us. We are always looking for
articles for the National Reporter. Who knows, if another member
reads your story, they may wish to visit that Section or Region
also.
continued on page 6
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 5
Message from Message from
3rd VP Anton Dreher Secretary General Ellwood Cushman
T he birds are chirping and the flowers are starting to bloom!
Ahhh spring is in the air! We, from the Northeast look forward to
W ith more people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, I am
becoming a little more optimistic that we may be able to resume
spring and summer, especially after the last year with restricted at least some activities with some reasonable degree of safety.
travel. I hope that we can all get back to some sort of normalcy And it causes me to believe that, with appropriate precautions, it
with the onset of the vaccines. may be reasonably safe to have an in-person NDC this year and
to travel to/from the event without unreasonable risk. It will be
I was sitting down to write this article and came up with some nice to be able to see each other in Louisville, even though it is
very disturbing statistics. Over 100 law enforcements have been a year later than we originally thought it would be! We will be
killed in the line of duty so far this year. I find this number to be taking precautions at all IPA-hosted functions there to minimize
very alarming and disturbing. It seems like in today’s society the the risk to those of us attending.
good guys are bad, and the bad guys are good and sometimes
this is like an episode of the twilight zone. I think actors, tv hosts, 2021 NDC
athletes, and politicians should first educate themselves before Delegates: Regarding the NDC, remember that each region is
they speak or criticize the L.E.O. that has to make split second required to be represented, either by a delegate from its own
decisions under a lot of stress and anxiety. Needless to say, region or a proxy (who can be a member in good standing
today’s L.E.O. can be put in an exceptionally tough position from from any region). If your region’s delegate is willing to serve
administration that can be influenced by mob rule and political as a proxy for another region, please indicate that on the NDC
pressure. I hope we see the tides turn real soon. Delegate/Proxy Declaration Form (which can be found on the
US Section website). As usual, I will compile a list of those
I know we are all looking forward to the upcoming NDC in individuals so that regions that cannot send their own delegate
Kentucky! Please remember to book your rooms – the NDC is can select a proxy. A delegate form must be submitted NLT 27
always a lot of fun and if you can find the time to get to one, you September 2021, but I would encourage you to submit the form
will not be disappointed. as soon as you know who your delegate will be so that the list of
potential proxies can be compiled.
I also encourage all members to apply to any of the scholarships
that are listed on the IPA website, from the Gimborn Scholarship Hotel reservations: Anyone planning to attend the NDC---
to the Kevin Gordon Memorial Award. whether as a delegate or not---should make a hotel
reservation as soon as possible using the link that is on the
I hope you all stay healthy and God bless. national website. If your plans change, the reservation can be
cancelled without penalty as long as the cancellation is done at
least “by 4:00 pm local time, 72 hours prior to the arrival date”, so
there is really minimal risk to making the reservation. And mak-
ing the reservation as soon as possible will ensure that you get
IPA GIFT CERTIFICATES the room type you want at our contracted price of $139 plus tax.
Bylaws proposals: Any bylaws proposals to be considered at the
$30 gift certificate for FULL upcoming NDC must be submitted to me NLT 29 July 2021 if the
MEMBERSHIP or products proposal would change a statute, and NLT 23 August 2021 if the
from our ONLINE STORE. proposal would change a standing rule. (I can work with regions
to assist in developing the exact wording, if desired.)
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Take care, be well, and stay safe.
2nd VP Report continued...
As the 2nd VP, I have been making sure that our region board member information is updated, and so far it is. As part of the NEC, we
continue to have Board meetings to discuss any IPA related issues. The eastern regions continue to recruit new members, helping to
bring up our membership numbers. Some continue having Zoom meetings, some have continued to have in-person meetings, and
others are beginning to resume their in-person meetings. I am sure that many of you are looking forward to meeting again, with CO-
VID protocols in place. The eastern regions are doing well.
The NDC is in October and yes, we will be having an in-person meeting. The information on the NDC has been emailed to all the
regions as well as to you, provided you have given us a viable email address. I am looking forward to seeing many of you and I know
you are looking forward to seeing your I.P.A. friends.
National officer elections are this October also. I plan to run again for the 2nd V.P. position. If you feel that I have been doing a good
job, I would appreciate your region’s vote.
Summer is almost upon us, which means barbeques with family and friends. Enjoy your time with them. Have a great summer and I
look forward to seeing you at the NDC or possibly beforehand at one of your meetings.
6 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021
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IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 7
SPECIAL FEATURE : Region 5 Pizza Run
The Region 5
Pizza Run
By Bill Powell Freeport PD
As you may have seen in We also want them to know that we wish them safety and health and
to know, that even though the climate between some of the public
my emails, Region 5 has and the police is less than amiable, that the vast majority of the public
support them and believe in them and appreciate what they do for
started a new initiative. the public.
We wanted to go out to our So what is the Region 5 Pizza Run? We asked ourselves what we could
do for the cops to show that we appreciate them, and we decided that
brother and sister LEOs and we would treat them to pizza lunch. So we got some volunteers, and
on three consecutive Fridays in August (14th,21st & 28th), we
let them that we support delivered Pizzas to the different Precincts, and police Departments.
Over that time we brought five (5) NCPD Precincts, seven (7)
them, and we thank them Incorporate Village Police Departments, and one (1) NYS Troopers
Barracks, 13 different police facilities, a total of 58 pizzas. The day
for their service to the before the deliveries we would contact the Desk Officer of Precinct
or departments and tell them that we would like to bring them pizzas
communities and to us. for lunch the following day. They of course accepted our offer and
would make arrangement with the next day’s tour to be ready for us.
We would meet at Joey’s Pizza located at 5 Huntington Ave in
8 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021
Getting the Pizzas at Joey’s
Lynbrook, Joey’s would start cooking at 1100 and the crews would
start showing up at 1200.
Each volunteer would only have to make one delivery and they were
done for the day. It only took them from one to two hours, from start
to finish, and they were done. One of things the volunteers did was
take pictures of the cops they were delivering to. I placed some of
them below, and you can see all of them on our Facebook page.
We are not done by any means, we have a lot of Law Enforcement
Agency in Nassau County to deliver pizzas to. But we went three
weeks in a row and since the next two Fridays were the beginning of
the Labor Day weekend, and the other 911, we decided that we would
take a little break. I felt it was important for us to take a breather, and
since the same volunteers have been involved in all three weeks, we
didn’t want wear them out.
Now I’m sure you remember how good it felt when someone brought
food in for you, it was a very nice feeling. Well it was no different here,
they were all happy to see us, as can also see by the postings they
placed on the Region 5 Facebook page.
So I’ve said volunteers quite a few time, but now let me put names to
those volunteers: Our Pizza Run Chair, 1VP Willie Costigan, Myself, 2VP
Malverne PD Anton Dreher, Secretary Kelly Graham, members Bob Bauer, Kent Bush,
Steve Fleischhauer, Carol and John Gray, Steve Kovacs, Flora and Joel
Stern, Mark Worthington. We also had some non-members helping
out because they believed in what we were doing, Lisa Cardinale and
Flora with Trooper Cork Angela Green (we need to get them to join Region 5). I want to pub-
licly thank them for their help. If it wasn’t for them we wouldn’t have
been able to do this so effortlessly. Each and every one of them said
that they enjoyed doing these deliveries and felt a great satisfaction.
If you’d like to help, join us on September 25 for our next Pizza Run.
I’m sure that you would walk away with a good feeling in your heart.
Now I would be remiss if I didn’t thank one more person, Joey from
Joey’s Pizza. When we told him what we were doing he insisted on
being a part of it and gave us a great break on the pizzas. Now I’m
someone who is picky and I’m always looking for good pizza. I don’t
give accolades to pizza that easily. Well, not having ever trying Joey’s
pizza, I bought one and I was incredibly pleased with it, so all I can say
is that if you are in that area, stop by and try one of his pies or other
dishes he makes, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. You should find
copy of his menu in the rear of the Police Blotter. Well that’s all I have
on the Pizza Run for now. I’ll let you know how the September Pizza
Runs do in the October Police Blotter, or even better, join us and you
can find out first hand.
The September deliveries were made to: NCPD Precincts 1, 3, 4, 5, & 7;
Floral Park PD; Freeport PD; Hempstead PD; Malverne PD; Long Beach
PD; Lynbrook PD, Rockville Centre PD; and NYS Police – East Meadow.
Here are some pictures.
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 9
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Region Taxes
Region tax filings were due by May 15th for all regions. The form has to be filed on the IRS
website and it is the 990-N postcard form. It only takes a few minutes to fill out and each
region needs to do one every year. I recently emailed out the first quarter financial report, if
you have any questions or would like more information let me know. The region share of 1st
quarter dues renewals should have arrived, if your region's check hasn't arrived yet contact
me at asp1966@hotmail.com.
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IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 11REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
B.O.L.O.!
Have you seen
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IPA Spain (Catalonia region) is hosting the Please help us locate the following members:
Trans-Pyrenean Motorcycle Tour
1-5, 2021. The route is a journey through the Region 2: Bridget Swenson – Exceptional Member
beautiful French and Spanish Pyrenees, Region 4: Grace M Castillo Knapp – Exceptional Member
alternating between the two countries during Arnold N Hubick – Life Member
James D Marshall – Life Member
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Region 5: Frank B Wakely – Life Member
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high mountains and 14 of the best known ports Region 6: Larry Dykhouse – Life Member
and landscapes in the region. John L Racz – Life Member
Visit www.ipaespana.org for more information Region 11: Lawrence G Cambi – Regular Member
and registration. Region 15: James E. O’Leary – Regular Member
John A. McDermott – Regular Member
Project Director Region 21: Gary H Mathews – Life Member
José Luis López Callejas Region 24: Jon P. Davidson – Life Member
IPA BARCELONA Region 30: Cathy J Hill – Exceptional Member
Region 37: Kathleen Osmond – Life Member
Region 47: Alicia E Decker – Exceptional Member
Region 48: James Shamburg – Life Member
Region 103: Samuel P Simmons – Life Member
If you have contact with any of these members
please have them call or email Membership
Coordinator Laura Beattie at membership@IPA-USA.org
or 855-2419998 ext 2
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!
12 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
IPA France’s Gard Region
3rd Friendship Meeting
September 2021
Many planned activities for participants
to take part in and experience,
such as guided walks and hikes,
horseback riding, visits to local attractions
such as the Salamander cave, and much more!
delegation30@ipafrance.org
IPA W RLD EVENTS
IPA UK
Region 2 (Northern Ireland) Friendship Week has been cancelled, and they are contacting the participants directly
to arrange refunds etc.
Region 1 (Scotland) Friendship Week, 8th – 15th August 2020, has been rearranged to the 7th – 14th August 2021.
This event was fully booked, and the participants are being given the chance to take part next year before spaces are
opened up.
Liverpool & Merseyside Friendship Week, 25th August – 2nd September, has been cancelled and will be rearranged.
Further details TBA.
Mayflower 400 event , 13th – 20th September 2020, has been cancelled and rearranged for 2021. Further details TBA.
IPA SPAIN
5th Trans-Pyrenean Motorcycle Tour, October 1-5, 2021
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 13REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
IPA Collectors
Facebook Group
It is well known that in our Association there
are many members who collect and trade
police and IPA badges, emblems, objects, etc.
as a hobby. Many colleagues ask to
exchange, buy or request such items from
their section, which then enhance private or
even public collections.
We noticed that many small groups have been
created on Facebook for this purpose, but
that they are scattered and not so well known,
leaving members with a sometimes long and
drawn-out search process.
For this reason the IPA Socio-Cultural
Commission has created an official Facebook
group, recognised by the IEB, which all
members interested in collecting/exchanging
police insignia can join. The name of the group
is IPA COLLECTORS GROUP (OFFICIAL). IBZ Gimborn Podcasts
For a direct link go to “IPA Collectors Group
(Official)” We are happy to present you our first IBZ Gimborn
Podcast!
The administrator of this group is the SCC
member responsible for hobbies, Zdravko In our first episode Professor Karl ROBERTS,
Đurić, and I wish to congratulate him for his Professor of Policing & Criminal Justice at the
excellent work! School of Social Sciences & Psychology, Western
Sydney University (Parramatta), explores the
Please let your members know about this very challenges of Covid19 for police, first from the
interesting group and encourage them to join. perspective of previous pandemic plans, then the
It’s free, easy and safe, as this Facebook group day to day challenges such as enforcing, often
is private and open to IPA members only. unclear, legislation, changes in crime patterns,
officer wellbeing, then explores what policing in
Kyriakos Karkalis the post Covid19 world might look like.
Vice President
Socio-Cultural Commission Chairman Listen NOW!
https://www.ibz-gimborn.de/…/policing_challenges_covid19_po…
https://open.spotify.com/show/0KXaoIpUzhZtHNpZAXuGmc
Find us also on Apple Podcasts and Deezer.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Gimborn
René Kauffmann
14 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
IPA BUSINESS CARDS
ORDER FORM - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
SPECIAL PRICING FOR IPA MEMBERS!
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exclusively to IPA members on Title / Designation ___________________________________________
professionally printed full color business cards
Section / Region ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
INTERNATIONAL POLICE
ASSOCIATION City/State/Zip _____________________________________________
UNITED STATES SECTION - REGION 00
Tel / Cell __________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________
YOUR NAME HERE
Title q YES, I would like to add a badge or department logo
q (High res jpeg or tiff image via email or on disk only please)
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• Prices include all set-up and email proof add 7.25% Sales Tax $ __________
• Add your badge, department logo or photo 500 Cards . . . . . . . . $13.00
• at no extra charge 1000 Cards . . . . . . . $14.00 Shipping $ __________
• Printed and shipped within 5 business days ORDER TOTAL $ __________
• after approval of proof
• Your card will be archived for easy re-order Payment by check or credit/debit card to:
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resolution and provided by email or on disk. We can also scan a department (530) 885-2481 • 49erprinting@sierrabg.com
patch, which must be enclosed with your order, at no extra charge.
Rochdale’s Friendship Week
SEPTEMBER 23-28, 2021
For information contact
Frank Pearson fpgmpmvc@gmail.com
Neil Baldwin neilbaldwin@talktalk.net
t
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP... $30
IPA website www.ipa-usa.org and select “manage profile” at top of page and follow instructions. This will assist our
membership cordinator working on the renewals of members who do not have computers/internet and will renew via
mail. Renewing online is an easy process and membership is immediately updated.
IPA-USA Membership Coordinator
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If you wish to renew your membership with a credit card and are unable to renew on-line, email Laura Beattie,
National Membership Coordinator membership@ipa-usa.org and she will give you specific instructions. For security
reasons, do not send a credit card number via email.
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 15
17REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
Joint Statement Regarding National Police Week 2021
To Assure Opportunity for In-person Attendance,
National Police Week Events Postponed to October
Planned events include honoring fallen officers from 2019 and 2020.
Washington, D.C., (March 10, 2021) — Host organizations of National Police Week, which includes
the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, the Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary
(FOP), and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), have made the difficult, but necessary, decision
due to the ongoing pandemic to postpone in-person events of National Police Week to October 13-17,
2021, in Washington, D.C. The rescheduling of the originally planned events to be held May 11-16,
2021, is due to the inability to secure necessary permits in time for in-person gatherings due to the
ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
The National Police Weekend will offer the same honor, remembrance, and peer support as the
extended National Police Week, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather
and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
The planned schedule of events includes:
• Thursday, October 14 - NLEOMF Candlelight Vigil
• Friday, October 15 - C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference
• Saturday, October 16 - FOP 40th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service
The three host organizations remain committed to their missions and to honoring the fallen law
enforcement heroes from 2019 and 2020, while making sure their survivors are supported. In addition
to the in-person events in October, each organization will host virtual events on originally scheduled
dates in May 2021. More information on these events are forthcoming.
###
About National Police Week (NPW)
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial
Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. While the actual dates change from year to year,
National Police Week is always the calendar week, beginning on Sunday, which includes May 15. Main events are
hosted for law enforcement, survivors, and the supporting public by three organizations: National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund, Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary, and Concerns of Police Survivors.
Dianne Bernhard Marcia Ferranto Patrick Yoes Linda Hennie
Executive Director Chief Executive Officer National President National President
Concerns of National Law Enforcement Grand Lodge of National Fraternal Order
Police Survivors Officers Memorial Fund Fraternal Order of Police of Police AuxiliaryREGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
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IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 17REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
2021 IPA NEC/NDC MEETING
HILTON GARDEN INN LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN, LOUISVILLE, KY
OCTOBER 25TH- 29TH, 2021
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH ARRIVAL OF NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH NEC MEETING – BREAK – CONTINUATION OF MEETING
ARRIVAL OF DELEGATES AND REGISTRATION
DINNER ON YOUR OWN, HOSPITALITY ROOM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH FORMAL OPENING CEREMONY
NDC MEETING – LUNCH - CONTINUATION OF MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28TH CONTINUATION OF NDC MEETING (IF NECESSARY)
TOUR OPTIONS ON YOUR OWN
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
PRE-DINNER HOSPITALITY, FAREWELL BANQUET AND PRESENTATIONS
SWEARING-IN OF NEW NEC OFFICERS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH DEPART FOR HOME
HOST HOTEL: HILTON GARDEN INN DOWNTOWN, 350 W. CHESTNUT STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202.
• BOOK ROOMS BY USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=SDFLDGI&groupCode=IPA21&arri
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=SDFLDGI&groupCode=IPA21&arrival=2
val=20211025&departure=20211030&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLI
0211025&departure=20211030&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
[hilton.com]
NKDIRECT [hilton.com]
• RESERVATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE BY CALLING THE HOTEL AT 502-584-5175
• ROOM RATES ARE $139.00 PLUS 16.07% TAX. RATES ARE AVAILABLE TWO DAYS PRIOR (OCTOBER 23-
24) AND TWO DAYS AFTER (OCTOBER 30-31) THE EVENT.
• OVERNIGHT SELF PARKING IN THE GARAGE: $20.00 PER NIGHT.
• THE HOTEL HAS AN AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE THAT YOU CAN SET UP THROUGH THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.
RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 2021
*REGISTRATION $200.00 PER PERSON
* INCLUDES HOSPITALITY ROOMS, LUNCH ON OCTOBER 27TH, FAREWELL BANQUET, AND
WELCOME PACKAGE (REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE)
18 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
2021 IPA NEC / NDC REGISTRATION
OCTOBER 25 - 29, 2021 – LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Member Guest
Name: ______________________________ Name: ________________________________
Address: ____________________________ Address: ______________________________
___________________________________ _____________________________________
Telephone: __________________________ Telephone: ____________________________
Email: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________
Region #: ______________ NOTE: All attendees will be required to comply with all
COVID-related protocols and safety measures in place
Delegate: yes no (circle one) by the federal, state, or local government, the CDC, the
hotel, and the IPA U.S. Section at all IPA-hosted functions.
Flight: Carrier/flight #:______________________ ________________________________
Arrival date/time: __________________________ ________________________________
Departure date/time: _______________________ ________________________________
Airport Transportation: A hotel shuttle is available to and from the airport, but must be set up through the hotel
directly.
_____ Check here if you have mobility issues. Please explain any accommodations requested:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Method: Registration $200.00 per person payable in US Dollars and is non-refundable.
Make checks payable to International Police Association, and mail to: IPA-USA, P.O. Box 830262, San Antonio, TX 78283.
Email president@ipa-usa.org or sg@ipa-usa.org with questions.
Hotel Information: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Louisville, 350 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Book rooms
using the below link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=SDFLDGI&groupCode=IPA21&arrival=20211025&depart
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?&ctyhocn=SDFLDGI&groupCode=IPA21&arrival=2
ure=20211030&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT [hilton.com] or calling the hotel
0211025&departure=20211030&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
[hilton.com] or callingatthe
502-584-5175. Rate is available
hotel at 502-584-5175. Rate 2is days prior 2and
available after
days theand
prior conference.
after the conference.
Room rate is $139.00 plus 16.07% tax **Overnight self-parking in garage: $20 per night**
RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE WITH THE HOTEL DIRECTLY PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 2021
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 19
17REGULAR FEATURE : IPA News
2022 I.P.A US Section
Training Program
Course Details:
June 6 –10, 2022
(5 day Course)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Course Content:
Defensive Tactics
The IPA US Section is pleased to an-
Firearm Subjects
nounce that we will again be hosting
Active Shooter a 5-day tactical training program
Officer Resilience/Safety geared to any member no matter
Human Trafficking where you are at in your career!
Gangs This course will cover a variety of
Room Clearing topics affecting all of us no matter what uniform you wear.
Tactical Demonstrations The program will be hosted in the Green Bay, Wisconsin
Social events each day
area again and will be held at a variety of local state of the
and much more!! art training facilities. Low cost housing and meals are
available and allow for some great networking.
Housing available for
$25.00 USD a night
(includes most meals with
room)
Questions?
Training Cost:
Please contact US Section
$700.00 USD President Joe Johnson
(plus housing fees) President@ipa-usa.org
20 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021REGULAR FEATURE : RVing by Donald Fredricks
Best RV Expectations: Trailers and 5th Wheelers
Few things all RVers should be thinking about is writing letters to your RV manufacturers and elected governmental
representatives letting them know how important RVers are and requesting them to keep us and our needs in mind. If
we do not want to be left behind we need to get out front and be counted and protect our investments.
It is not yet clear how the government's restrictions on combustion engine manufacturers will affect those with larger
motor RVs will be. Until then those with trailers and 5th wheels seem to have options to explore and anticipate the
future of camping. Large camping group representatives organizations should be doing the same to protect our and
their interest.
Eight electric pickup truck manufacturers to load up U.S. market by 2021
By Paul Lienert
DETROIT (Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his spacy Cybertruck have ignited a frenzy over electric pickups,
and at least seven other U.S. automakers expect to build new battery-powered trucks by 2021.The question
is who will are scheduled to build up to 250,000 a year by 2024, according to industry analysts. Sales of those
battery trucks, however, may not exceed 70,000 a year, even when many of the plants hit full production, ac-
cording to AutoForecast Solutions analyst Sam Fiorani.
If demand falls that far short of production targets, “there are going to be a lot of auto execs crying in their
beer,” predicts IHS Market analyst Joe Langley. Musk indicated on Twitter that Tesla has received 200,000 reser-
vations, requiring $100 deposits, within 72 hours after unveiling its Cybertruck, and plans to build up to 50,000
a year. The wedge-shaped pickup is expected to go into production in late 2021, and to start selling for a price
of just under $40,000. The total U.S. market for conventional pickups powered by internal combustion engines
is just over 3 million.
Many of the EV pickups are being touted by newcomers, including Bollinger Motors and Hercules Electric
Vehicles, both based in the Detroit area, and Atlis Motor Vehicles, in Mesa, Arizona. Projected prices range from
$45,000 to $125,000.
Lordstown Motors has a licensing deal with Ohio-based Workhorse to build an electric pickup called Endur-
ance at GM’s former assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Lordstown executives have said they plan to start
production in late 2020, with prices starting at $52,500.
Perhaps the most important new electric pickup is the R1T from well-funded newcomer Rivian, the Michigan
startup that includes Ford Motor Co F.N and Amazon.com IncAMZN.O among its investors. The R1T is slated
to go into production late next year at a former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal, Illinois, and will be priced
from $69,000. In its first full year of production, Rivian plans to build about 25,000 pickups, but is installing
capacity to build up to 260,000 vehicles, including a companion electric SUV and an electric delivery van for
Amazon. GM and Ford both expect to begin building premium electric pickups in late 2021 at Detroit-area as-
sembly plants. Each company expects annual electric truck production to hit around 40,000 by 2024, analysts
said.
Reporting by Paul Lienert in Detroit; Editing by David Gregorio
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 21
17REGULAR FEATURE : RVing by Donald Fredricks
Twilight for RVing - New Hope
Regarding my previous “Twilight for RVing” articles, technology does change over time and rapidly.
However, the adaptations of these changes may take time to meet our RVing needs. The real issues I was
trying to make, for RVers today, is think ahead before buying a new RV these days. The future may be just
around the corner and we don’t want to invest in a new RV today which may soon be obsolete and almost
impossible to sell later.
Banyan Hill Publishing reports “The 12 Million Mile Battery”, is being pitched here by many stock investing
companies. They say it charges in eight minutes. It can travel 9,200 miles on a single charge. It can last 12
million miles before you have to replace it.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced June 22, 2020 a 'million-mile battery' at the company's live-streamed
Battery Day'. The mega battery will power upcoming Tesla electric vehicles, including the heavy-duty
Semi truck and the futuristic Cybertruck, for at least one million miles. Million-mile batteries are able to
clock up over a million miles over the course of their lifespan – rather than powering a car for a single
million-mile-journey without recharging. Tesla also is reporting they are bringing down the cost for these
batteries as well. Something we RVers are sure to watch for.
It’s not a fiction they say. They say this technology already exists, and it’s rolling out to manufacturers at this
moment with a surge over the next decade. When will these changes become practical for all RVers of every
class? Well, that is the real questions all RVers are asking themselves. A battery powered source this good
might also power a home generator as well?
*Disclaimer: While the examples above maybe real, the results may not be typical. All investing involves risk
and you should never invest more than you're prepared to lose. Verify the companies you choose to invest in
first and get the facts. Also remember: While the batteries my last that long the other mechanical parts and
frame of your RV vehicle may not without proper upkeep.
With the possibilities of EVs in the near future, Residence takes on a new meaning when your home has
wheels and the term "domicile" becomes important. Choosing and establishing a domicile is often one of
the first steps in becoming a full-time RVer.
What’s needed to set up a new domicile as an RVer? What is a domicile for RVers? Escapees RV Club is well
versed in this subject and many other RV related subjects. Choosing and establishing a domicile is often one
of the first steps in becoming a full-time RVer. Escapees’ Susie Adams has helped countless Escapees RVers
with domiciling questions and will gladly help you to review the basics steps of establishing domicile and
what it means for RVers. I will expand on that in a future article.
One great advancement the Covid-19 “stay at home requirements” has changed is the advancement and
acceptance of working at home. Thousands of modern generations of new RVers have learned is that chang-
ing their domicile to an RV allows them to not only live and work at home, but to be mobile at the same
time. Who needs a vacation or retirement when you take your domicile with you to your next work
location? Working or paying bills online still allows you to go where the weekend actions are. Celebrate
safely, when appropriate, but don’t be late for work to be able to pay your bills on time.
22 IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021REGULAR FEATURE : Hobbies by JJ Sullivan
Collecting In These Times
Have you noticed the price of silver and gold have increased? If you bought these metals a few years ago, at
the right price, you probably made a profit. Did you buy as a collector or an investor? I've noticed that there
are shows (ads) on TV selling silver in the form of older US silver dollars. As a collector I'm amazed at the
selling prices advertised. The seller points out that they are old and in great shape. Most of the buyers are
not collectors but want to protect their assets by buying precious metals. Always remember that while coins
can increase in value they can lose value also.
The largest coin dealer is probably the US mint. If you go to their website you'll find a variety of items for
sale. I noticed a current silver dollar for sale at $79 in proof and $74 in uncirculated condition. It will take a
large rise in the price of silver to make a profit. However coins also have a collector's value. In the past some
of these coins have risen in value.
What's a coin worth? In most cases it is worth its melt value. If it is a rare date, an honest dealer would offer
a fair price for it. You can check the current melt price of a silver dollar on the internet. A lot of US dollars are
called silver dollars. They are not. A silver dollar has to be made from 90% silver and 10% copper. Have you
noticed coins being sold at street fairs? They sell US silver dollars for $1 each. There is a problem, they are
not silver and not dollars. They are made of cheap cast metal. If you flip one it won't ring. They are
counterfeits. You may want to buy one to study how good they look. Some of them have fooled experts,
so be careful.
Coins are interesting to collect. If you deal with an honest dealer you should be okay. I remember when
comic books were actively collected. They seemed to have faded away. If you still collect them, you probably
can get some great deals now. Whatever you collect be informed and enjoy the world of collecting.
IPA National Reporter 2nd Quarter 2021 23
17ACCOMMODATIONS/ COLLECTORS
ACCOMMODATIONS South Carolina
Locations listed have agreed to give IPA members a dis- Fripp Island: Oceanfront condo: 3BR, 3BA, 25% IPA dis-
count. You should check all discount rates, AAA, internet, count, five miles from Hilton Head by water. Private is-
etc. Make reservations early. Notify editor@ipa-usa.org if land, golf, marina, tennis, pools, great seafood, near
you find discrepancies or abuse. To list a discount offer, sub- historic town of Beaufort. www.frippislandresort.com
mit up to six (6) lines of text to editor@ipa-usa.org 513-617-6160 Dick Tessendorf, Vice President R-34.
Alaska Texas
Kodiak: A Smiling Bear B&B, on Monashka Bay. IPA 20% San Antonio: Historic Menger Hotel 1-800-345-9285
discount May-Oct, Free off season as IPA Host. Call IPA rates $124 + tax + $20 night valet parking (no other
Darlene Turner, Retired State Trooper, 1-907-486-6390, parking choice). Promo code IPA-MENGER
cell 1-907-539- 2811. Must mention IPA. www.mengerhotel.com
www.asmilingbear.com darlene@asmilingbear.com
reservations@asmilingbear.com
COLLECTORS
California
San Diego: 1 BR Mission Valley condo, fully furnished. $40 U.S. COLLECTORS
to $60 per night depending on length of stay. Limited Dave the Pin Man: R62 collects miniature copies of
availability. Contact Jeff Church R38 for rates. Email badges in the form of lapel pins or tie tack pins. I only
renocop@earthlink.net trade, no buy or sell. IPA Section and Region pins and In-
terpol country emblem pins. Want to do some trading?
Florida L.E.Pins@erols.com
Daytona Beach: Ocean front condo Ormond Beach. 2 BR,
2 BA, pool, covered parking, minutes to Daytona Speed- Mike Fales, R15, collecting police patches for 20 years+.
way, golf, shopping, restaurants, 1 hr to Orlando, Disney, Over 9000 patches displayed at my department, will
SeaWorld. Rent biweekly or monthly. Bob Livoti, trade with collectors. Email michaelfales@aol.com or
email gotsha@aol.com 631-909-4008 mail, 61 Cheemaun Trail Ridge NY 11961 Contact me to
www.floridacondoonthewater.com sell your collection of police patches.
Daytona Beach: Ocean front condo, 3 BR, 3 full BA, fully Bob Schure, Missouri State Trooper (r) Interested in trad-
equipped, 3 pools, covered secured parking, minutes ing police patches from around the world. I have 11,000
from Daytona Speedway where NASCAR is King, golf, from over 160 countries, and 1,000 to trade. Look at my
shopping restaurants, 1 hr to Orlando, Disney, SeaWorld. web page http://BSchure597.tripod.com BSchure@
Rent weekly. R-5 member Bob Livoti gotsha@aol.com prodigy.net 1-314-941-0597
631-909-4008 http://www.floridacondoonthewater.com
FOREIGN COLLECTORS
Florida Keys Czech Republic (Sumperk) Martin Motka, trade police
Key Largo: Condo on the bay, 2 BR, 2.5 BA fully equipped patches, meet up with officers traveling to Czech
with all amenities, heated pool, tennis, marina. $1400 per Republic. martinmotka@seznam.cz
week. Monthly rates also available. 10% off for IPA ipa.sumperk@seznam.cz
members.Check website
http://floridacondoonthewater.com/moonbay.htm Joseph Borda, Malta, Europe, long time collector wants
R-15 member Bob Livoti, gotsha@aol.com, 631-909-4008. USA region collectables. jos.borda@gmail.com
Missouri
St. Louis: Bob Schure, R8 host officer and USA Associate
Secretary for Germany and Great Britain, has a FREE place
to stay when in St. Louis. Over 67 coppers from around
the world have since 1986. Website: http://bschure597
tripod.com 1-314- 941-0597 bschure@prodigy.net
Puerto Rico
Rincon, PR: Coconut Palms Inn www.coconutpalmsinn.
com has 10 units and is available off season when there
is space, to our organization, at cost. My wife, Gail, is the
onsite mgr/co-owner. Johnnie D. Taylor, life member R18
jdt72@yahoo.com
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