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1 October 2, 2009 Editor's Note: The Sheriff's Office Weekly Rap-Up comes out on Friday afternoon, and includes any announcements, important messages, or not so important messages that employees of the Sheriff's Office would like to communicate to the rest of the agency. If you have something you would like to communicate, 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. Help design an agency patch All you artists out there...we need your help. Sheriff Peryam would like a new agency patch, to go along with the new uniform shirts that are on order (paid for from forfeiture money - not taxpayer funds!). He would like you to submit your ideas for what the patch should look like. Preferably, it will utilize the Sheriff s star, and the state of Florida...but with a Keysey flair, if you know what I mean. It should be about the same size as the current patch, but doesn t necessarily need to be the same exact shape. Try your hand at it and see what you come up with. Send your designs to Director Becky Herrin at the Community Relations Division at Headquarters by October 15th. Digital versions for you computer artists can be sent to beckyherrin@keysso.net. Deputies, Troopers remember Deputy Nick Pham Sheriff's deputies and Florida Highway Patrol Troopers gathered roadside in memorial of Deputy Nick Pham who died in November of 2008 in a traffic accident. A roadside sign memorializing his death was installed Wednesday at the 62 mile marker of Highway U.S. One, next to a homemade sign and memorial that has been there since he died, November 26, The sign simply says, "Drive Safely in memory of MCSO Deputy Nick Pham". "We can only hope Nick's death - and the sign memorializing him - will stand as a reminder to everyone driving on Highway U.S. One to be careful out there," said Sheriff Bob Peryam. "Nick is and will always be remembered and missed by us all here at the Sheriff's Office." The Sheriff's Office has lost four deputies in traffic accidents since 1989.

2 Birthdays! NAME TITLE DOB Kimbrough, Connie Det. Records Asst. 9/28 Sanchez, Nelson Deputy Sheriff 9/28 Brooks, Linda Sgt. Det. Deputy 9/28 Amoako, David Maint. Specialist 9/28 Rodriguez, Marlene School Crossing Guard 9/29 Cassel, Samuel Sgt. Deputy Sheriff 9/30 Coleman, Dennis Sgt. Deputy Sheriff 9/30 Ortiz, Isaida Accountant 9/30 Catala, Vincent School Crossing Sup. 9/30 Hui-Frank, Ping Accountant 10/1 Davis, William Reserve Deputy 10/3 Russo, Robert Detention Deputy 10/4 Crozier, Patrick Deputy Sheriff 10/5 Villone, Andrew Detention Deputy 10/5 Palomino, Jennifer Court Deputy I 10/5 Todd, Marsha Communications Officer 10/6 Sheriff, William Detention Deputy 10/8 Bleser, Robert Reserve Deputy 10/8 Glover, Angela Property Asst. 10/11 Venegas, Tomas Detention Deputy 10/11 You are invited!!! Please join the 16th Judicial Circuit, along with her family and friends as we honor Sharyn K. Ramirez for her thirty-seven years of dedicated service as a Judicial Assistant. The party is on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 6:30 in the evening at the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West Florida. Semi Formal Attire; RSVP by October 30, $55 per person. For tickets call Kathy Rupp ; Raquel Galvan or Star Garcia Marathon gym goes biometric The fitness center in marathon has a new biometrics reader installed and will go online next week (waiting on delivery of an electronic striker plate).. for users of that facility, if you have been printed in information systems for access to any of the buildings (djj, jail or HQ) then your prints will already be registered and you'll gain immediate access - if not, then you can come by headquarters anytime during the week and get pre-registered. I will be setting up an enrollment station in the marathon substation in the next work or so... (you'll be able to register for all buildings at both sites at that time).. Golf Tournament raises money for needy kid s Christmas Keys Cops for Kids will be holding a Charity Golf Tournament at the Key West Golf Club on Sunday, November 15th, ALL proceeds will go to the Toyz for Keyz Kidz toy drive and will be used to buy new Christmas toys for underprivileged children here in Monroe County! The tournament is open to the public and we are extending a special invitation to all law enforcement agencies. Registration for the tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. The format of the tournament is a Four-Person Scramble, and is limited to the first 36 teams to register. Prizes will be awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place teams, for the longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women. Million Dollar Shot - $25,000 hole in one. There will be a raffle as well you must be present to win. Lunch will be provided and an Awards dinner will follow for players. Registration is $ per person and one new unwrapped toy per team. For more information: In the lower Keys, contact Deputy Scott Ward at ; in the middle Keys contact Detective Deb Ryan at and in the upper Keys contact Sgt. Dennis Coleman at

3 Auto Insurance for Law Enforcement Undersheriff Rick & Ms. Donna, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to meet with me on Monday. Everything seems to be running extremely well for the first year of Sheriff Peryam s term and that is a direct result of the caliber of personnel he has serving the citizens of Monroe County. Please find attached the flyer we spoke of which can be ed to all personnel within the SO. The recipient can click on the image and be directly linked to our website There you will find information about coverages, membership requirements and answers to most frequently asked questions. We highly encourage all employees to simply call and get a quote on their automobile policy prior to October 15 and receive a free gift card valued at $10 from one of several major retailers. Thanks again for your assistance and we look forward to serving all the great employees at Monroe SO. Bob Milner, Sheriff (Rtd.) Regional Marketing Coordinator Mobile General FAX bob.milner@starandshield.com Guess Who??? In this photo he s a cadet...now he works for the Sheriff s Office. Who is he? Sheriff holding a Clean Up Saturday on College Road Many people drive to work, drop their kids off at school or exercise on and around College Road on Stock Island. This Saturday, Sheriff Peryam is inviting everyone to come out and help clean it up. Saturday, October 3 rd between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., The Sheriff s Office is organizing a clean-up of College Road. Businesses located along the roadway, including the American Legion, Florida Keys SPCA, Bayshore Manor, Key West Golf Club, Easter Seals, the Botanical Garden, Lower Florida Keys Health Systems and the Homeless Shelter have committed to assisting with the project. Members of the public are also encouraged to come out and help. Waste Management will be helping to haul away the debris. Everyone will meet at the parking lot beside the Monroe County Detention Center between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Plastic bags and water will be provided. Everyone should make sure to bring their own gloves.

4 Letters of Thanks and Commendation Editor s Note: I got behind on these a little, but I promise to do better in the future. These letters are from March until now... Two New York City visitors wrote to Captain Lou Caputo to thank Sgt. Tom Kiffney and Deputies Jason Keith and Tony Conde for their "astounding help and thoughtful conduct" during and accident investigation in August. In August, for a short time our Communications Division experienced a total phone system failure with no calls coming in or going out. Those on duty worked together to make sure calls were immediately rerouted to Key West Police until the problem could be resolved. Thank goodness it was resolved quickly, but the following people deserve recognition for handling what could have been a real disaster in a smooth, and professional manner: Acting Supervisor Michelle Rabinowitz and Communications Officers Crystal Rendon, Teri Roberts and Alisa Vartumyan. Nina Lopez Cantera, Correctional Probation Supervisor, wrote to express her appreciation for law enforcement assistance during a recent Sex Offender sweep. She thanks, in particular, Detectives Linda Mixon, Deb Ryan and Deputy Jason Keith. Denise Wilcox and Richard Hall of Big Coppitt Key wrote to praise Deputy John McGee for his effectiveness in patrolling their Big Coppitt neighborhood. John and Linda Manfroy of Big Pine Key wrote to commend Debra Ritchason for her hard work in obtaining fingerprints for them for a concealed firearm's license. Lt. Corey Bryan wrote a letter thanking Records Supervisor Peggy Bryan and Det. Sgt. Dave Carey for the work they did on National Night Out in District Seven. Lt. Bryan wrote a letter of thanks for help with the Fourth of July parade in Key Largo to the following officers: Deputies Julio Alvarez, Jason Keith, Andrew Leird, Ralph Williams, John Perez, Ian Barnett, Mike Sharp, Ray Jodlowski, Robert Dosh, Mike Sielicki, Darnell Durham, Tony Conde, Vaughn O'Keefe; Sgt.s Kevin Mimosa, Dave Carey, Mike DiGiovanni; and Detectives Jason Madnick, Patty Garcia. Sgt. Suzanne Morgan wrote to commend the entire team that helped located a deceased man in Crane Hammock in July. From the Sheriff's Office, she commended Deputies Mark Maison, Melissa Powers, Bobby Burkett. Members of Marathon Fire Rescue and Islamorada Fire Rescue were also commended for their actions. Sgt. Morgan was also on the scene and herself deserves recognition. Deputy Rosa DiGiovanni received a commendation from Sgt. Suzanne Morgan for saving a man from a structure fire at Trailerama Trailer Park in April. FBI Special Agent Kevin White wrote to commend Deputy David Lariz for his part in apprehending a bank robbery suspect in June. Sgt. Dawn Leird wrote a letter of appreciation to Lt. Corey Bryan and Deputy George Rosemeyer. The PK Courthouse went though a period when they were shorthanded and she thanks Lt. Bryan for assigning Deputy Rosemeyer to her frequently to cover the shortage. Lt. Gene Thompson recommended a life saving award for Deputies John McGee and Luis Blasco for saving a man from a trailer fire at Leo's Campground on Stock Island in May. Trip Selman, Scout Executive with the Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America wrote to thank Corrections Officer Jim O'Neill for his help with a Boy Scout camp in Clayton, Georgia during the summer. Captain Penny Phelps recommended a Sheriff's Medal for Finance Executive Director Amy Heavilin; Amy helped Captain Tim Age, who was having a stroke and didn't realize it. She recognized what was happening and called 911, staying with him until help arrived. Meri-de Mercado, and instructor for American Heart Saver training wrote to Sheriff Peryam to thank Vicki Jason for her continuing efforts in facilitating CPR / AED training in the Keys. Rudy Gonzalez, Secretary of the Police Officers Assistance Trust (POAT) wrote to thank the Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit for their help with their Semi-Annual Cops Ride for Kids in May. Continued on next page

5 Thanks and Commendation Letters, continued Ms. Charlotte Quinn of Marathon wrote to thank Detective Linda Mixon and Sgt. Eric Mixon for their help with a soccer tournament in Marathon. Police Chief Donie Lee wrote to thank Deputy Luis Blasco for his help in the Basic Law Enforcement Academy training in April. Chief Lee also wrote to thank Jeff Brown for the volunteer time he spends with the KWPD Mounted Unit and, in particular, for time he spent helping with a Citizen's Police Academy in April. Reserve Captain Ted Migala wrote to commend Reserve Robert Jason for contributing 4,367 hours of his time to the Reserve program between 1997 and Deputy Nelson Sanchez wrote to commend SRO Deputy Bev Brazil for her help with a case. Deputy Sanchez located a boat offshore with juveniles drinking. Deputy Brazil responded and assisted him with identifying, citing and transporting the juveniles. Sumter County Jail Administrator, Captain Thomas Moffitt wrote to Sheriff Peryam to commend Lt. Jonathan Crane for his help in their mock FCAC re-accreditation inspection in March. Judge David Audlin wrote to commend the "excellent work" Deputy Todd Jones has done for the court at both the Key West and Marathon courthouses. Danielle Parent wrote to thank Victim Advocate Sally-Ann Crawford and Detective Linda Mixon for their help when her husband died in April. Carol Fitzick of Key West wrote to Sheriff Peryam to commend Victim Advocate Elaine Woodson for her help with a difficult domestic situation. State Attorney Dennis Ward wrote to thank Det. Sgt. James Norman for his presentation at a Domestic Violence workshop in May. Sgt. Donnie Elomina commended several officers for their help with a sexual battery investigation on Stock Island in March. Thanks went out to Detective Kim Trullender and Deputies David Smith, Danielle Malone, Todd Jones and Vicki Lockwood-Fleck. Sgt. Darlene McCloud recommended distinguished service awards for three officers who prevented a high profile inmate from escaping from the main detention center: Detention Deputies Kenson Baptiste, Quincy Joseph and Brittany Linares. Angela Tetreault wrote to thank Victim Advocate Debbie Shepherd, Detective Terry Smith and Property Clerk Angie Glover for their help. Deputy Bradford Colen wrote to thank Detention Deputies Thomas Hill and Abraham Vallejo for their help performing CPR and using an AED on an arrestee who went into cardiac arrest at the Marathon Detention Center in June. The man later made a full recovery at the hospital. Attorney Jay Hershoff wrote to commend the service of Deputies Rosa DiGiovanni, Tom Peteck and Records Assistant Rita Hinerman on a civil standby and service of process case. Stephen Burress of Key West wrote to commend Detention Sgt. Brad Banlow for helping him with some tests that had to be done for a legal case in another county. Emory Fitts of Big Pine Key wrote to the Sheriff to thank Deputy Jason Keith for his help when Fitts was the victim of a motorcycle accident in Tavernier in February. Captain S.W. Holmes with the U.S. Navy wrote to thank Animal Farm Supervisor Jeanne Selander for her participation in events on the Navy Base in Key West. Thomas Harker of Dunedin, Florida wrote to thank Deputy Freddy Rodriguez for his help recovering a lost wallet during the Poker Run.