JACOBS HAYS
Jacob Hays was New York�s High Constable from 1802 to 1844.
Hays was said to have known every criminal in New York. A man of great physical strength, he patrolled armed only with his constable's staff, making arrests and quelling street brawls single-handedly. In Old New York, misbehaving children were warned that "old Hays will be after you."
INTERESTING WEB SITE
Got a phone number and want to connect it to a person, that person's address, and get a map to their house too?
Then jump to Google at www.Google.com
Just type in the phone number in the "search" box (Example: 646-610-5000). The subscriber- in this example NYPD at 1 Police Plaza, is then identified. Click on "map" to see where it is located.
Note that some numbers, especially unlisted numbers, are not listed at Google.
This also works for any state
If you have AOL do not use the Google search featured on the AOL page. You must go to the "Google.com" site itself.
IN MEMORIAM: PTL. LOUIS BALZANO
On April 10, 1950 Ptl. Louis Balzano, Harbor Pct. died in the line of duty.
Ptl. Balzano was walking to a telephone at the 39th Street Ferry Slip, Brooklyn, to call the Harbor Pct. office, when the flooring of the pier gave way plunging him into the icy river below.
Sgt. Murray Trilling, in charge of the launch "Private Fay" heard the crash and rushed to the stricken officer�s assistance. ESS Truck No. 12 was summoned and its crew administered oxygen and artificial respiration for four hours. However, it was futile, and Dr. Helga Paris, at Norwegian Hospital, pronounced the officer dead. Ptl. Balzano was married and the father of three sons.
CIGAR AFICIONADO
From Det Tom McHale, PAPD assigned to the NYPD Major Case Squad. Tom has been working on the Ptl. Foster & Laurie assassination case by the way.
Here�s a little background on CIGAR AFICIONADO, and the aftermath of 9-11.
Shortly after 9/11 they hosted a Cigar Party and invited the NYPD & FDNY people from Ground Zero. As many did, they omitted the PAPD. When inquiries were made they never returned any of the numerous calls made to them, and on top of that they publicized their generosity with a photo in their magazine depicting a Freehold NJ Fire Department Chief smoking a cigar.
American Police Beat newspaper published CIGAR Aficionado's ignorance and arrogance and also questioned "How many Firemen from Freehold, NJ perished at the WTC, and where and for how long was Freehold at the sight"? Of course there was no response.
While I am a reader of Cigar Aficionado, and have quoted and credited them before on this site, I was not aware of this treatment on their part. I�d like to pass it on for your information.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms.
Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted.
Arms and legs are "limbs"; therefore, painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence, the expression, "Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg."
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Thursday, May 08, 2003
MORE ON DNA: LOCAL AND STATE CODIS DATABASES
The New York State DNA Databank was established in 1999 under the NYS Executive Law. This amendment increased the number of designated offenses that required collection of a DNA specimen for the DNA Databank.
The 1999 amendment also required collection of DNA specimens from 70,000 offenders who were under some form of criminal justice supervision on the effective date of the law. As amended, the law requires any person convicted of a violent felony offense or a specified non-violent felony to provide a DNA sample for inclusion in the DNA Databank.
The NYS DNA Databank became fully operational in April 2000. The Databank is part of a national system called CODIS, a searchable software program with three tiers of the DNA Index System (DIS) - local (LDIS), state (SDIS), and national (NDIS).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation serves as the national connection and links New York State with other participating states. This tiered approach allows individual states and local agencies to operate their respective DNA databases according to applicable state law and local policy.
In New York State there are eight local DNA laboratories. The State Police Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) in Albany serves as both a local site for forensic casework and as the State laboratory for New York State.
All local DNA laboratories maintain a Forensic Index which is comprised of DNA profiles from crime scene evidence submitted by the agencies they serve. These profiles are routinely inter-compared in order to identify and link criminal incidents that may involve the same perpetrator. The State database at the State Police FIC contains forensic DNA profiles uploaded by each of the local laboratories and enables inter-comparisons of crime scene evidence DNA profiles among the participating local laboratories in New York State and across the country.
The State Police FIC also maintains the Convicted Offender Index, which are the DNA profiles from designated offenders. The individual DNA profiles in the Offender Index are periodically compared with the DNA profiles from crime scene evidence contained in the Forensic Index to determine whether an individual can be identified with crime scene evidence from one or more criminal incidents. These inter-comparisons occur within state and between states through the national CODIS system.
All states are participating in the National DNA databank except for the following:
Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Hawaii.
The following are the eight local DNA laboratories within New York State that link into the State system:
Erie County Department of Central Police Services Forensic Laboratory
Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory
Nassau County Department of Forensic Genetics DNA Laboratory
New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Forensic Biology
New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center
Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences
Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
Westchester County Department of Laboratories & Research, Forensic Science
DETECTIVE SHOW AND TELL
Detective Larry Eggers was recently used at the ME's Office for show and tell.
Larry had taken a spill outside the 90's parking lot, banging his head pretty bad and scraping his hands and knees. Witnessed by Captain Corbisiero, Larry needed a little ice pack patch-up from EMS. John Corbisiero noted that Larry looked a little disoriented after the fall (how could you tell? I asked).
The true detective that he is, Larry remained on duty to continue his work.
Later that day Larry found himself at the ME's Office with Det's John Grosse and John Kristoffersen regarding an Investigate-DOA case. A male had fallen in his apartment, striking his head, causing his death. The ME had some questions concerning the injuries, and a hairline fracture of the skull. Would this be a CUPPI? She needed some answers.
John Grosse decided to use Larry as a model. See those scratches on the victim's hands, and the bruises on his face? Looks a lot like what Larry Eggers has from his fall, doesn�t it Doc? You're right, John. It certainly does. CUPPI avoided; accidental pending toxicology.
Another case solved by the team of Eggers, Grosse & Kristoffersen.
GOING'S ON ABOUT TOWN
Recent promotions bestowed on some of Brooklyn North�s own include the following.
Promoted to Detective First Grade was Steve Stemmler of the 73 Squad.
Detective Second Grade promotions went to Jay Genna of the 77 Squad and Rodrigo Fonteboa of the 90 Squad.
A Brooklyn North alumnus, Kevin Perham, was promoted to Inspector. Kevin is now assigned to the Intelligence Division.
Anyone who is "former-Transit" will recognize the name Louis Croce. Louis was promoted to Deputy Chief, and is now the XO of PBQS. I have very fond memories of Louis, as anyone who ever worked with him does. "Work should be fun" he always said. Amen! Best wishes, Louis.
Congratulations go out to James Buddenhagen of District 32, promoted to Deputy Inspector. We consider Jimmy to be a Brooklyn North "Associate Member", as his command spans the North and South. (In our hearts we know Jimmy is a North guy, though!).
With mixed emotions, it�s noted that Robert Soloff was granted three-quarters. Bobby was the Squad Commander of the 70 Squad who had taken over Brooklyn South Homicide after Al King left, but suffered a heart attack shortly into his homicide-tenure. The good news is he's doing well, but you never want to get out like that. We all offer our best wishes to you, Bobby. A true professional, still with a heart of gold. Best of luck, Bobby.
PO Heather Stechman of BNDO is on her way in the career path, now assigned to Detective Ops. How she keeps things running so well is still an enigma to many, as she makes a difficult job seem easy. We all look forward to your gold-shield day. May I just suggest not parking so close to the bus stop with your new VW Bug.
Robert Gates, the Admin Lt at BNDO, has put his papers in and is retiring. He�ll surely be missed by many. Another true professional (golfer, cigar smoker, Mets fan, and oh-yes, cop) who did his job with ease and a positive attitude. I first worked with Bobby as Sergeant's together in the Transit Robbery Squad's Decoy Unit. We all wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor, and look forward to seeing you at the monthly squad commander�s lunch meetings - and on the golf courses. Note, though, that retiree's still pay for lunch.
With Bobby Gates' departure brings Marty Stein�s arrival. Anyone who has ever worked with Marty knows what that means. Good luck, Marty.
It seems the office at BNDO has been quite busy recently. Det Donna Stout has taken up the slack in the office as well, and is doing her job in fine Brooklyn North fashion. That 79 Squad background will come in handy over there, Donna. (See above).
Det Jimmy Rizzitello is out on military leave with the Coast Guard, guarding the shores of New Jersey. And I hear he's doing quite a job of that as well. We miss you, too, Jimmy. When do the blues start running off the coast of Jersey?
Did anyone notice the day that none of the phones were working on the third floor at Wilson Avenue? That was just Marty fixing the phone lines. They were working fine before, you say? Apparently not. Paul Molloy was wondering why it was so quiet at the Boro that afternoon. Don�t worry, Paul, everything that was working well before is now fixed. Keep up the good work.
FOR THE ROLODEX, FILOFAX, PALM PILOT, OR WHATEVER IT IS YOU USE
For DNA Databank Information or questions, contact the:
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Office of Forensic Services
4 Tower Place
Albany, New York 12203-3764
e-mail: forensics@dcjs.state.ny.us
Phone: 518-457-1901
Fax: 518-457-9384
IN MEMORIAM: PTL. SECHLER AND PTL. SELLECK
Apr 14 1907 Ptl. George M. Sechler, #2075, 16th Pct (6th): Shot
Apr 16 1907 Ptl. Alfred A. Selleck, 16th Pct (6th); Shot
Both officers were working in plain clothes and standing on Third St. near Sullivan St., when they heard shots from the direction of Thompson St. They ran to Thompson St. and saw two men running toward them, being pursued by two other police officers.
The two fleeing men, who were brothers, had just shot a man and were trying to escape. The two men attempted to enter an apartment house at 230 Thompson Street. Finding the front door locked and unable to make their escape, one of the gunmen turned and fired two shots at the officers. Selleck was shot in the left chest near the heart. Sechler was shot in the abdomen.
The other two police officers were able to effect the arrest of the gunman. Both Sechler and Selleck were taken to St. Vincent�s Hospital, operated on but given little chance for recovery. Ptl. George Sechler died the same day, while Ptl. Alfred Selleck died two days later. Ptl. Sechler was married and had a five weeks old daughter.
REMEMBER- TO CONTACT THE MINISTER OF INVESTIGATION
Send an e-mail to:
Ltjac77@yahoo.com
The New York State DNA Databank was established in 1999 under the NYS Executive Law. This amendment increased the number of designated offenses that required collection of a DNA specimen for the DNA Databank.
The 1999 amendment also required collection of DNA specimens from 70,000 offenders who were under some form of criminal justice supervision on the effective date of the law. As amended, the law requires any person convicted of a violent felony offense or a specified non-violent felony to provide a DNA sample for inclusion in the DNA Databank.
The NYS DNA Databank became fully operational in April 2000. The Databank is part of a national system called CODIS, a searchable software program with three tiers of the DNA Index System (DIS) - local (LDIS), state (SDIS), and national (NDIS).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation serves as the national connection and links New York State with other participating states. This tiered approach allows individual states and local agencies to operate their respective DNA databases according to applicable state law and local policy.
In New York State there are eight local DNA laboratories. The State Police Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) in Albany serves as both a local site for forensic casework and as the State laboratory for New York State.
All local DNA laboratories maintain a Forensic Index which is comprised of DNA profiles from crime scene evidence submitted by the agencies they serve. These profiles are routinely inter-compared in order to identify and link criminal incidents that may involve the same perpetrator. The State database at the State Police FIC contains forensic DNA profiles uploaded by each of the local laboratories and enables inter-comparisons of crime scene evidence DNA profiles among the participating local laboratories in New York State and across the country.
The State Police FIC also maintains the Convicted Offender Index, which are the DNA profiles from designated offenders. The individual DNA profiles in the Offender Index are periodically compared with the DNA profiles from crime scene evidence contained in the Forensic Index to determine whether an individual can be identified with crime scene evidence from one or more criminal incidents. These inter-comparisons occur within state and between states through the national CODIS system.
All states are participating in the National DNA databank except for the following:
Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Hawaii.
The following are the eight local DNA laboratories within New York State that link into the State system:
Erie County Department of Central Police Services Forensic Laboratory
Monroe County Public Safety Laboratory
Nassau County Department of Forensic Genetics DNA Laboratory
New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Department of Forensic Biology
New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center
Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences
Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
Westchester County Department of Laboratories & Research, Forensic Science
DETECTIVE SHOW AND TELL
Detective Larry Eggers was recently used at the ME's Office for show and tell.
Larry had taken a spill outside the 90's parking lot, banging his head pretty bad and scraping his hands and knees. Witnessed by Captain Corbisiero, Larry needed a little ice pack patch-up from EMS. John Corbisiero noted that Larry looked a little disoriented after the fall (how could you tell? I asked).
The true detective that he is, Larry remained on duty to continue his work.
Later that day Larry found himself at the ME's Office with Det's John Grosse and John Kristoffersen regarding an Investigate-DOA case. A male had fallen in his apartment, striking his head, causing his death. The ME had some questions concerning the injuries, and a hairline fracture of the skull. Would this be a CUPPI? She needed some answers.
John Grosse decided to use Larry as a model. See those scratches on the victim's hands, and the bruises on his face? Looks a lot like what Larry Eggers has from his fall, doesn�t it Doc? You're right, John. It certainly does. CUPPI avoided; accidental pending toxicology.
Another case solved by the team of Eggers, Grosse & Kristoffersen.
GOING'S ON ABOUT TOWN
Recent promotions bestowed on some of Brooklyn North�s own include the following.
Promoted to Detective First Grade was Steve Stemmler of the 73 Squad.
Detective Second Grade promotions went to Jay Genna of the 77 Squad and Rodrigo Fonteboa of the 90 Squad.
A Brooklyn North alumnus, Kevin Perham, was promoted to Inspector. Kevin is now assigned to the Intelligence Division.
Anyone who is "former-Transit" will recognize the name Louis Croce. Louis was promoted to Deputy Chief, and is now the XO of PBQS. I have very fond memories of Louis, as anyone who ever worked with him does. "Work should be fun" he always said. Amen! Best wishes, Louis.
Congratulations go out to James Buddenhagen of District 32, promoted to Deputy Inspector. We consider Jimmy to be a Brooklyn North "Associate Member", as his command spans the North and South. (In our hearts we know Jimmy is a North guy, though!).
With mixed emotions, it�s noted that Robert Soloff was granted three-quarters. Bobby was the Squad Commander of the 70 Squad who had taken over Brooklyn South Homicide after Al King left, but suffered a heart attack shortly into his homicide-tenure. The good news is he's doing well, but you never want to get out like that. We all offer our best wishes to you, Bobby. A true professional, still with a heart of gold. Best of luck, Bobby.
PO Heather Stechman of BNDO is on her way in the career path, now assigned to Detective Ops. How she keeps things running so well is still an enigma to many, as she makes a difficult job seem easy. We all look forward to your gold-shield day. May I just suggest not parking so close to the bus stop with your new VW Bug.
Robert Gates, the Admin Lt at BNDO, has put his papers in and is retiring. He�ll surely be missed by many. Another true professional (golfer, cigar smoker, Mets fan, and oh-yes, cop) who did his job with ease and a positive attitude. I first worked with Bobby as Sergeant's together in the Transit Robbery Squad's Decoy Unit. We all wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor, and look forward to seeing you at the monthly squad commander�s lunch meetings - and on the golf courses. Note, though, that retiree's still pay for lunch.
With Bobby Gates' departure brings Marty Stein�s arrival. Anyone who has ever worked with Marty knows what that means. Good luck, Marty.
It seems the office at BNDO has been quite busy recently. Det Donna Stout has taken up the slack in the office as well, and is doing her job in fine Brooklyn North fashion. That 79 Squad background will come in handy over there, Donna. (See above).
Det Jimmy Rizzitello is out on military leave with the Coast Guard, guarding the shores of New Jersey. And I hear he's doing quite a job of that as well. We miss you, too, Jimmy. When do the blues start running off the coast of Jersey?
Did anyone notice the day that none of the phones were working on the third floor at Wilson Avenue? That was just Marty fixing the phone lines. They were working fine before, you say? Apparently not. Paul Molloy was wondering why it was so quiet at the Boro that afternoon. Don�t worry, Paul, everything that was working well before is now fixed. Keep up the good work.
FOR THE ROLODEX, FILOFAX, PALM PILOT, OR WHATEVER IT IS YOU USE
For DNA Databank Information or questions, contact the:
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Office of Forensic Services
4 Tower Place
Albany, New York 12203-3764
e-mail: forensics@dcjs.state.ny.us
Phone: 518-457-1901
Fax: 518-457-9384
IN MEMORIAM: PTL. SECHLER AND PTL. SELLECK
Apr 14 1907 Ptl. George M. Sechler, #2075, 16th Pct (6th): Shot
Apr 16 1907 Ptl. Alfred A. Selleck, 16th Pct (6th); Shot
Both officers were working in plain clothes and standing on Third St. near Sullivan St., when they heard shots from the direction of Thompson St. They ran to Thompson St. and saw two men running toward them, being pursued by two other police officers.
The two fleeing men, who were brothers, had just shot a man and were trying to escape. The two men attempted to enter an apartment house at 230 Thompson Street. Finding the front door locked and unable to make their escape, one of the gunmen turned and fired two shots at the officers. Selleck was shot in the left chest near the heart. Sechler was shot in the abdomen.
The other two police officers were able to effect the arrest of the gunman. Both Sechler and Selleck were taken to St. Vincent�s Hospital, operated on but given little chance for recovery. Ptl. George Sechler died the same day, while Ptl. Alfred Selleck died two days later. Ptl. Sechler was married and had a five weeks old daughter.
REMEMBER- TO CONTACT THE MINISTER OF INVESTIGATION
Send an e-mail to:
Ltjac77@yahoo.com
Monday, May 05, 2003
LIEUTENANT PETROSINO
Giuseppe Petrosino, an immigrant from Salerno who became the NYPD's first Italian-American detective, waged a valiant battle against the Black Hand, a loosely-knit criminal organization that extorted money from Italian immigrants.
Petrosino founded the Bomb Squad, the first unit of its kind in the United States, to counter the Black Hand's use of explosives in carrying out its extortion threats. From 1905, Petrosino and the "Italian Branch", an elite corps of Italian-American undercover cops, arrested thousand of members of the Black Hand, deported 500 and reduced crime against Italian-Americans by half. Petrosino was murdered in 1909 in Palermo, Italy, where he had gone to gather intelligence about Black Hand members.
He is the only NYPD officer killed in line of duty outside the U.S.
In 1883, it was Clubber Williams who arranged Joe�s appointment to the force, even though Petrosino was four inches below the required height. His knowledge of the Italian language and culture gave him an advantage over non-Italian detectives. In 1890, he became a detective; in 1895, Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt promoted him to detective sergeant. By the turn of the century, due to careful media management, Petrosino was one of New York�s best-known detectives: he had a way of tipping off reporters whenever he was about to do something newsworthy.
He was as rough as most cops of his time, and as one alderman who was quoted in Reppetto�s book NYPD put it, "he knocked out more teeth than a dentist". While he could dress and act like a typical detective, banging on doors and throwing suspects up against walls, he was more comfortable in disguise. He posed as a tunnel worker, a blind beggar, a gangster or an Italian peasant just off the boat. This allowed him to investigate freely, and also allowed others to talk to him without attracting suspicion. In this way he was able to infiltrate and expose many of the gangs that preyed on Italian immigrants.
In January 1905, Police Commissioner William McAdoo put Petrosino in charge of a five-man Italian squad. McAdoo�s successor, General Theodore Bingham, expanded the squad to 25 men, renaming it the Italian Legion and promoting Petrosino to lieutenant.
In 1907, Congress enacted a law permitting the deportation of any alien found to have concealed a criminal record. Two years later, Gen. Bingham secretly sent Petrosino to Italy with a list of 2000 names. While Petrosino was on the high seas, Bingham leaked news of the mission to the New York Herald, which published it in the Paris edition. This was then picked up by the Italian press, and ran in the Italian media as well. Petrosino�s impending visit and its purpose were known to the very Mafiosi he was investigating before his arrival.
On the night of March 12, Petrosino was sitting on the fence that surrounded the garden around Piazza Marina in the Tribunaria/Castellemare district. He may have been waiting for an informant or a trolley. The gangster Don Vito walked up to him and shot him in the face. Later, the American consul reported two hired gunmen fired the shots. Still others say there were three. In any event, Petrosino was dead. Although Don Vito was taken into custody four days later, he was released when an alibi witness came forward. No arrests were made in this crime.
Today, Petrosino is memorialized by a fenced-in plaza at Lafayette and Kenmare Streets, in downtown Manhattan, only walking distance from the old Police Headquarters Building. A Parks Dept. sign identifies the park as Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino Square.
(With credit to an article found in NY PRESS by William Bryk)
IN MEMORIAM: PTL. WILLIAM SCHMELTER
To correct a listing in a previous posting to this site, it is noted that the correct spelling for this Ptl. Is Schmelter, and not Schneller.
On April 14 1929 Ptl. William Schmelter, #5893 of the 32nd Pct (68th), died in the line of duty.
While on patrol duty, Ptl. Schmelter commandeered an automobile at 53rd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, and during the pursuit of another automobile he was thrown to the roadway and killed.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER FORMATS
Here's some information on credit card number formats:
MasterCard is of length 16 and has a prefix of 51, 52, 53, 54, 55
VISA is of length 13 or 16 and has a prefix of 4
American Express is of length 15 and has a prefix of 34 or 37
Discover is of length 16 and has a prefix of 6011
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Reverse Phone Lookup
http://www.wholeagain.com/ReversePhoneLookup.html
Reverse telephone directories and more:
http://www.internetoracle.com/findea.htm
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP
Jeffrey J. Pyrcioch, 19, and an alleged accomplice were arrested in West Lafayette, Ind., in May on theft and fraud charges.
It seems that Pyrcioch cashed checks that he had written with disappearing ink, apparently believing the checks would be blank by the time they were presented to the bank for collection.
However, traces of ink remained, and police said Pyrcioch would have a better chance of getting away with it if he had not used checks pre-printed with his name and account number on them!
Giuseppe Petrosino, an immigrant from Salerno who became the NYPD's first Italian-American detective, waged a valiant battle against the Black Hand, a loosely-knit criminal organization that extorted money from Italian immigrants.
Petrosino founded the Bomb Squad, the first unit of its kind in the United States, to counter the Black Hand's use of explosives in carrying out its extortion threats. From 1905, Petrosino and the "Italian Branch", an elite corps of Italian-American undercover cops, arrested thousand of members of the Black Hand, deported 500 and reduced crime against Italian-Americans by half. Petrosino was murdered in 1909 in Palermo, Italy, where he had gone to gather intelligence about Black Hand members.
He is the only NYPD officer killed in line of duty outside the U.S.
In 1883, it was Clubber Williams who arranged Joe�s appointment to the force, even though Petrosino was four inches below the required height. His knowledge of the Italian language and culture gave him an advantage over non-Italian detectives. In 1890, he became a detective; in 1895, Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt promoted him to detective sergeant. By the turn of the century, due to careful media management, Petrosino was one of New York�s best-known detectives: he had a way of tipping off reporters whenever he was about to do something newsworthy.
He was as rough as most cops of his time, and as one alderman who was quoted in Reppetto�s book NYPD put it, "he knocked out more teeth than a dentist". While he could dress and act like a typical detective, banging on doors and throwing suspects up against walls, he was more comfortable in disguise. He posed as a tunnel worker, a blind beggar, a gangster or an Italian peasant just off the boat. This allowed him to investigate freely, and also allowed others to talk to him without attracting suspicion. In this way he was able to infiltrate and expose many of the gangs that preyed on Italian immigrants.
In January 1905, Police Commissioner William McAdoo put Petrosino in charge of a five-man Italian squad. McAdoo�s successor, General Theodore Bingham, expanded the squad to 25 men, renaming it the Italian Legion and promoting Petrosino to lieutenant.
In 1907, Congress enacted a law permitting the deportation of any alien found to have concealed a criminal record. Two years later, Gen. Bingham secretly sent Petrosino to Italy with a list of 2000 names. While Petrosino was on the high seas, Bingham leaked news of the mission to the New York Herald, which published it in the Paris edition. This was then picked up by the Italian press, and ran in the Italian media as well. Petrosino�s impending visit and its purpose were known to the very Mafiosi he was investigating before his arrival.
On the night of March 12, Petrosino was sitting on the fence that surrounded the garden around Piazza Marina in the Tribunaria/Castellemare district. He may have been waiting for an informant or a trolley. The gangster Don Vito walked up to him and shot him in the face. Later, the American consul reported two hired gunmen fired the shots. Still others say there were three. In any event, Petrosino was dead. Although Don Vito was taken into custody four days later, he was released when an alibi witness came forward. No arrests were made in this crime.
Today, Petrosino is memorialized by a fenced-in plaza at Lafayette and Kenmare Streets, in downtown Manhattan, only walking distance from the old Police Headquarters Building. A Parks Dept. sign identifies the park as Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino Square.
(With credit to an article found in NY PRESS by William Bryk)
IN MEMORIAM: PTL. WILLIAM SCHMELTER
To correct a listing in a previous posting to this site, it is noted that the correct spelling for this Ptl. Is Schmelter, and not Schneller.
On April 14 1929 Ptl. William Schmelter, #5893 of the 32nd Pct (68th), died in the line of duty.
While on patrol duty, Ptl. Schmelter commandeered an automobile at 53rd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, and during the pursuit of another automobile he was thrown to the roadway and killed.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER FORMATS
Here's some information on credit card number formats:
MasterCard is of length 16 and has a prefix of 51, 52, 53, 54, 55
VISA is of length 13 or 16 and has a prefix of 4
American Express is of length 15 and has a prefix of 34 or 37
Discover is of length 16 and has a prefix of 6011
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Reverse Phone Lookup
http://www.wholeagain.com/ReversePhoneLookup.html
Reverse telephone directories and more:
http://www.internetoracle.com/findea.htm
YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP
Jeffrey J. Pyrcioch, 19, and an alleged accomplice were arrested in West Lafayette, Ind., in May on theft and fraud charges.
It seems that Pyrcioch cashed checks that he had written with disappearing ink, apparently believing the checks would be blank by the time they were presented to the bank for collection.
However, traces of ink remained, and police said Pyrcioch would have a better chance of getting away with it if he had not used checks pre-printed with his name and account number on them!
Monday, April 21, 2003
SERIAL MURDER VS. MASS MURDER
What's the difference?
Mass murder is defined as a single horrific incident in which a killer annihilates a number of victims.
Mass murderers are people like Richard Speck, who killed seven nurses in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 1966, or James Oliver Huberty who walked into a McDonald's Restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed twenty patrons before turning a gun on himself.
Serial murder was originally described in 1980 as "lust murder". The term first came into general usage around 1982-83. Unlike traditional mass murderers, who suddenly crack under pressure and kill everybody in sight, serial murderers kill and kill and kill, often for "years on end".
The general definition of serial murder, as defined by Prof. Steven Egger in his text THE KILLERS AMONG US, is when "one or more individuals commit a second murder and/or subsequent murders. There is generally no prior relationship between victim and attacker, and subsequent murders occur at different times and have no apparent connection to the initial murder. Subsequent murders are usually committed in different geographical locations. The motive is not for material gain; it is the murderers desire to have power or dominance over his victims. Victims may have symbolic value for the murderer, and may be perceived as being unable to defend themselves or alert others to their plight, and to be powerless at the time".
10-13: POLICE OFFICER FRANK MACRI
PO Frank Macri of PSA2 was diagnosed with cancer, and has undergone surgery, radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
He is currently undergoing bone replacement therapy.
Due to mounting medical bills, a 10-13 is being thrown by friends of Frank.
May 15, 2003 at Jackie Rielly�s
3964 Hempstead TPK
Bethpage, NY
7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
You will be able to purchase tickets and raffles at the door. A $20 donation is being requested.
Frank was always a very active police officer, and is well known around the 77 Precinct area, in and around the Albany Houses and Kingsboro Houses when he was on patrol, and later when he worked in SNEU.
His friends in PSA2 are collecting donations for the event. If you can, please consider a donation to help one of our own.
POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREARMS
When did NYC Police Officers begin to carry guns?
Police Officers have been officially carrying firearms while on duty since 1887, Rule 503 of the "Manual of Rules and Regulations" stated: "In addition to the ordinary baton of the patrolman each member of the Police Force shall be armed while on duty with a revolving pistol of pattern and caliber approved by the board."
In 1895 a school of Police Pistol Practice opened. Pistol practice officially started on December 30, 1895.
On June 3, 1896 the Police Board resolved to adopt a standard revolver. A .32 caliber double action 4 inch barrel Colt revolver became the standard weapon.
In 1901 the department rule changed to "each, member of the patrol force shall be armed on duty with a revolving pistol of .38 caliber, stamped with a number corresponding to the shield number of the officer." Officers of the force were exempt from the new rule and allowed to continue carrying their .32 caliber revolver.
This service revolver remained the primary weapon of Police Officers until 1993 when the Department started to equip new officers with 9mm semi-automatic pistols.
240 CENTRE STREET
A new police headquarters opened in 1910 after nearly five years of construction.
What is today the site of some very expensive condos, this was originally built as a modern police facility. From its great copper dome and rooftop observation deck to its basement pistol range, the five-story limestone structure was meant "to impress both the officer and the prisoner with the majesty of the law." I'm sure many a prisoner remarked, upon coming into the building for booking or to stand in The Lineup, how impressed they were with the building's architecture!
IN MEMORIAM: DET. JOSEPH GUARNIERI
On April 2, 1914, Det. Joseph A. Guarnieri, #1098, of the 39th Sqd (23rd Det. Sqd) was killed in the line of duty.
During the evening of April 2, 1914, Charles Moser, a First Ave. saloonkeeper, reported to the 104th Pct. Detective Squad that he had been shot by a William Horgan, the father of Thomas Horgan a member of the Car Barn Gang.
Just that day Moser had testified before the Grand Jury in regard to a robbery by the younger Horgan. The detectives were able to trace William Horgan to 1880 Second Ave.
While searching a top floor flat, Det. Guarnieri was shot by William Horgan who had been hiding in the flat. Guarnieri was shot in the right eye and fell to the floor dead. Right behind Det. Guarnieri was Det. Lieut. George Haerie, who drew his revolver, and fired two shots at Horgan. Both shots struck Horgan in the head, killing him instantly.
Det. Joseph Guarnieri had been a police officer for seven years, he was 30 years old, married and the father of three children, ages 4 years, 3 years and 1 year. A Funeral for Det. Guarnieri was held on Aril 6, 1914, services were held at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Sullivan and Houston Streets. After the church services the remains were taken for burial in Calvary Cemetery, Queens. Thousands of people watched the funeral procession as it passed through the streets of the Lower East Side to the Williamsburg Bridge, it was the largest turn out for a slain police officer since the funeral of Lt. Petrosino, another slain hero in 1909.
INTERESTING WEB SITE
For FREE database searches for investigators, go to Black Book Online, found at
www.crimetime.com/online.htm
What's the difference?
Mass murder is defined as a single horrific incident in which a killer annihilates a number of victims.
Mass murderers are people like Richard Speck, who killed seven nurses in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 1966, or James Oliver Huberty who walked into a McDonald's Restaurant in San Ysidro, California and killed twenty patrons before turning a gun on himself.
Serial murder was originally described in 1980 as "lust murder". The term first came into general usage around 1982-83. Unlike traditional mass murderers, who suddenly crack under pressure and kill everybody in sight, serial murderers kill and kill and kill, often for "years on end".
The general definition of serial murder, as defined by Prof. Steven Egger in his text THE KILLERS AMONG US, is when "one or more individuals commit a second murder and/or subsequent murders. There is generally no prior relationship between victim and attacker, and subsequent murders occur at different times and have no apparent connection to the initial murder. Subsequent murders are usually committed in different geographical locations. The motive is not for material gain; it is the murderers desire to have power or dominance over his victims. Victims may have symbolic value for the murderer, and may be perceived as being unable to defend themselves or alert others to their plight, and to be powerless at the time".
10-13: POLICE OFFICER FRANK MACRI
PO Frank Macri of PSA2 was diagnosed with cancer, and has undergone surgery, radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
He is currently undergoing bone replacement therapy.
Due to mounting medical bills, a 10-13 is being thrown by friends of Frank.
May 15, 2003 at Jackie Rielly�s
3964 Hempstead TPK
Bethpage, NY
7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
You will be able to purchase tickets and raffles at the door. A $20 donation is being requested.
Frank was always a very active police officer, and is well known around the 77 Precinct area, in and around the Albany Houses and Kingsboro Houses when he was on patrol, and later when he worked in SNEU.
His friends in PSA2 are collecting donations for the event. If you can, please consider a donation to help one of our own.
POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREARMS
When did NYC Police Officers begin to carry guns?
Police Officers have been officially carrying firearms while on duty since 1887, Rule 503 of the "Manual of Rules and Regulations" stated: "In addition to the ordinary baton of the patrolman each member of the Police Force shall be armed while on duty with a revolving pistol of pattern and caliber approved by the board."
In 1895 a school of Police Pistol Practice opened. Pistol practice officially started on December 30, 1895.
On June 3, 1896 the Police Board resolved to adopt a standard revolver. A .32 caliber double action 4 inch barrel Colt revolver became the standard weapon.
In 1901 the department rule changed to "each, member of the patrol force shall be armed on duty with a revolving pistol of .38 caliber, stamped with a number corresponding to the shield number of the officer." Officers of the force were exempt from the new rule and allowed to continue carrying their .32 caliber revolver.
This service revolver remained the primary weapon of Police Officers until 1993 when the Department started to equip new officers with 9mm semi-automatic pistols.
240 CENTRE STREET
A new police headquarters opened in 1910 after nearly five years of construction.
What is today the site of some very expensive condos, this was originally built as a modern police facility. From its great copper dome and rooftop observation deck to its basement pistol range, the five-story limestone structure was meant "to impress both the officer and the prisoner with the majesty of the law." I'm sure many a prisoner remarked, upon coming into the building for booking or to stand in The Lineup, how impressed they were with the building's architecture!
IN MEMORIAM: DET. JOSEPH GUARNIERI
On April 2, 1914, Det. Joseph A. Guarnieri, #1098, of the 39th Sqd (23rd Det. Sqd) was killed in the line of duty.
During the evening of April 2, 1914, Charles Moser, a First Ave. saloonkeeper, reported to the 104th Pct. Detective Squad that he had been shot by a William Horgan, the father of Thomas Horgan a member of the Car Barn Gang.
Just that day Moser had testified before the Grand Jury in regard to a robbery by the younger Horgan. The detectives were able to trace William Horgan to 1880 Second Ave.
While searching a top floor flat, Det. Guarnieri was shot by William Horgan who had been hiding in the flat. Guarnieri was shot in the right eye and fell to the floor dead. Right behind Det. Guarnieri was Det. Lieut. George Haerie, who drew his revolver, and fired two shots at Horgan. Both shots struck Horgan in the head, killing him instantly.
Det. Joseph Guarnieri had been a police officer for seven years, he was 30 years old, married and the father of three children, ages 4 years, 3 years and 1 year. A Funeral for Det. Guarnieri was held on Aril 6, 1914, services were held at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Sullivan and Houston Streets. After the church services the remains were taken for burial in Calvary Cemetery, Queens. Thousands of people watched the funeral procession as it passed through the streets of the Lower East Side to the Williamsburg Bridge, it was the largest turn out for a slain police officer since the funeral of Lt. Petrosino, another slain hero in 1909.
INTERESTING WEB SITE
For FREE database searches for investigators, go to Black Book Online, found at
www.crimetime.com/online.htm
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
THE IMPORTANCE OF CORROBORATION
We have all heard the axiom that a one-witness case will not be prosecuted by the DA's Office.
What this very often comes down to is the need to corroborate your case with additional information to support the facts that the witness is providing, and to support the statement made by your defendant.
Corroboration of the one-witness identification could include such factors as additional witnesses who, although they cannot identify the person who committed the crime, can provide statements that support what the one-witness gives us. For example, the identifying witness states the perp exited a car, walked into the store, and shot the victim. If you can find another person who, even though they cannot identify the shooter, but can verify that a person exited a car, walked into the store, then heard a shot and ran from the store, you no longer have a "one-witness" case.
Corroboration becomes essential in most cases we are involved investigating.
This topic of corroboration, as it relates to a defendants statement, is covered in depth by the John E. Reid & Associates web site on their Monthly Investigators Tip column. Some of the topics they discuss are included here for your review.
It is noted that within the last year numerous inmates have been released from prison and had their convictions overturned as the result of post-trial exculpatory evidence. Many of these individuals confessed to the police. In some cases, the false confession was admitted as evidence. In other cases, the false confession was used as leverage to urge the suspect to accept a plea bargain, resulting in no trial.
Traditionally, courts have afforded greater credibility to an investigator's testimony than that of a defendant anxious to escape punishment. However, because future defense claims of improper interrogation practices may be given more credence, investigators and prosecutors should anticipate greater scrutiny by the courts in admitting confession evidence. The once accepted axiom that no innocent person would confess to a crime has proven to be false. Because of this, the prosecution must demonstrate that a confession is, in fact, trustworthy. The most convincing evidence to demonstrate the truthfulness of a confession is corroboration.
Dependent Corroboration:
At the outset of any investigation, the lead investigator should decide what evidence or information will be withheld from the public and all suspects for the purpose of verifying any subsequence confession. This is called dependent corroboration because the information is dependent upon the crime scene or other investigative source. In theory, only the person guilty of committing the crime should be able to provide this dependent corroboration.
This ability to withhold information becomes increasingly difficult with so many "need-to-know" factors we are faced with. Information provided for dissemination should take this dependent-corroboration into account, as much as we possibly can with the demands placed on us within our own agency. It can become critical down the road; the hard part is not in deciding what to hold back, but in ensuring that it actually is held back.
Independent Corroboration:
The most convincing evidence of a truthful confession is one which contains verifiable information not known until the confession. This is called independent corroboration because the investigator does not know about the evidence until the suspect reveals it, and the evidence is obtained independent from the initial investigation. Independent evidence could include such things as the tool used to gain entry to the victim's bedroom window (tool marks), a witness who could place the suspect near the crime scene (gas station attendant) or a souvenir kept from the victim (bracelet). Investigators tend to be reluctant to seek independent corroboration because they believe that it will only add time to an already lengthy investigation. However, the result of not spending this extra time is the possibility of having a guilty suspect's confession suppressed, or an innocent suspect convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Rational Corroboration:
A rational confession contains unsolicited thoughts and ideas in conjunction with specific behaviors that suggest spontaneous recollection of the crime. While an innocent person, with an active imagination, may be able to provide a rationale confession to someone else's crime, it is unlikely.
The recent media attention focused on innocent persons being found guilty of a crime they did not commit should stimulate efforts by investigators to make certain that confessions obtained during the course of an investigation are, in fact, trustworthy. The best means to accomplish this goal is by corroborating the confession with (1) crime information that was withheld from the suspect, (2) information about the crime not known until the confession or, (3) rational information that reflects spontaneous recollection of the crime.
You can check out the entire article on Corroboration at the John E. Reid web site at:
http://www.reid.com/investigatortips.html
GREEN LIGHTS
Why are there green lights outside the entrances to police buildings?
It is believed that the Rattle Watchmen, who patrolled New Amsterdam in the 1650's, carried lanterns at night with green glass sides in them as a means of identification.
When the Watchmen returned to the watch house after patrol, they hung their lantern on a hook by the front door to show people seeking the watchman that he was in the watch house.
Today, green lights are hung outside the entrances of Police Precincts as a symbol that the "Watch" is present and vigilant.
INTERESTING WEB SITE
Crime Time is a publishing company which produces resources for investigators. In addition, the web site offers various free web searches for investigators.
www.crimetime.com
DID YOU KNOW�
That according to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints to the FTC about identity fraud have more than doubled, from 31,113 in 2000 to 85,820 in 2001. For the first six months of 2002, the agency received 70,000 complaints about identity theft.
FROM THE HUMIDOR
If you find yourself in Manhattan one afternoon, you may want to consider a stop at The Cigar Inn.
Located on First Avenue between 70 & 71 Streets, it's a well stocked tobacconist as well as haberdasher of fine men's accessories. Shaving needs, men's ties and an array of smoker's accessories, with comfortable seating if you have time to fire-up a cigar and enjoy the ambiance. It's also next door to a nice coffee bar, with outdoor seating if the weather is nice.
Stop by, or check out their web site at:
The Cigar Inn
212-717-7403
www.thecigarinn.com
Note: This web site was under construction when I tried to access it. Perhaps it�s up and running by now.
YOU CAN�T MAKE THIS STUFF UP
Here are some actual quotes that are too good to be made up.
"That lowdown scoundrel deserves to be kicked to death by a jackass, and
I'm just the one to do it,"
-- A congressional candidate in Texas.
"If you let that sort of thing go on, your bread and butter will be cut
right out from under your feet,"
-- Former British foreign minister, Ernest Bevin.
"The loss of life will be irreplaceable."
-- Dan Quayle
"Hawaii is a unique state. It is a small state. It is a state that is by
itself. It is different from the other 49 states. Well, all states are
different, but it's got a particularly unique situation."
-- Dan Quayle, VP [they made him swim home after that one]
"LEST WE FORGET�" THE NYPD MEMORIAL
April 2, 1914 Det Joseph Guarneri, DD, Shot-arrest altercation
April 2, 1930 Ptl Thomas Harnett, 13 Pct, Auto accident on patrol
April 2, 1978 PO Christie Massone and PO Norman Cerullo, 79 Pct, Shot-car stop
April 3, 1953 Ptl John Pendegrass, 32 Pct, Shot-robbery
April 3, 1972 Ptl Phillip Cardillo, 28 Pct, Shot-investigation-Harlem mosque incident
April 4, 1947 Ptl Jack Chason, 79 Pct, Shot-robbery
April 5, 1926 Ptl Charles Reilly, 13 Pct, Shot-arrest, robbery
April 5, 1952 Insp Thomas Boylan, Airplane struck auto
April 6, 1937 Ptl Daniel Sullivan, Mcy Unit, Motorcycle accident
April 6, 1953 Ptl Sam Katz, 32 Pct, Shot-investigation
April 6, 1955 Ptl John Conlon, 28 Pct, Injured on patrol
April 10, 1937 Det Michael Foley, 9 Sqd, Shot-robbery investigation
April 10, 1950 Ptl Louis Bulzano, no info available
April 10, 1960 Ptl Vito Valenzano, 20 Pct, Off duty LOD heart attack
April 12, 1929 Ptl Andrew McLean-Wood, no info available
April 12, 1967 Ptl Joseph Shanahan, Line of duty heart attack
April 13, 1961 Ptl Robert Dugo, 6 Pct, off duty, LOD heart attack
April 13, 1988 PO Anthony McLean, PSA2, Shot-investigation
April 14, 1907 Ptl George Sechler, 16 Pct, Shot-arrest altercation
April 14, 1929 Ptl William Schneller, 32 Pct, Accident-auto pursuit
April 15, 1932 Ptl James Morrissey, Traffic F, Auto accident on patrol
April 15, 1968 Ptl John Banks, ESU, LOD heart attack
April 16, 1907 Ptl Alfred Selleck, 16 Pct, Shot-arrest altercation
April 16, 1955 Ptl Andrew Reynolds, 107 Pct, Motorcycle accident on patrol
April 17, 1925 Ptl Thomas Kelly, 12 Div, Shot-GLA arrest
April 17, 1938 Ptl Humbert Morruzzi, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
April 18, 1936 Ptl Leroy Sheares, 32 Pct, Stabbed by perp
April 19, 1963 Ptl Kenneth Cozier, ESU, LOD heart attack
April 21, 1934 Det James Garvey, 20 Sqd, Shot-investigation
We have all heard the axiom that a one-witness case will not be prosecuted by the DA's Office.
What this very often comes down to is the need to corroborate your case with additional information to support the facts that the witness is providing, and to support the statement made by your defendant.
Corroboration of the one-witness identification could include such factors as additional witnesses who, although they cannot identify the person who committed the crime, can provide statements that support what the one-witness gives us. For example, the identifying witness states the perp exited a car, walked into the store, and shot the victim. If you can find another person who, even though they cannot identify the shooter, but can verify that a person exited a car, walked into the store, then heard a shot and ran from the store, you no longer have a "one-witness" case.
Corroboration becomes essential in most cases we are involved investigating.
This topic of corroboration, as it relates to a defendants statement, is covered in depth by the John E. Reid & Associates web site on their Monthly Investigators Tip column. Some of the topics they discuss are included here for your review.
It is noted that within the last year numerous inmates have been released from prison and had their convictions overturned as the result of post-trial exculpatory evidence. Many of these individuals confessed to the police. In some cases, the false confession was admitted as evidence. In other cases, the false confession was used as leverage to urge the suspect to accept a plea bargain, resulting in no trial.
Traditionally, courts have afforded greater credibility to an investigator's testimony than that of a defendant anxious to escape punishment. However, because future defense claims of improper interrogation practices may be given more credence, investigators and prosecutors should anticipate greater scrutiny by the courts in admitting confession evidence. The once accepted axiom that no innocent person would confess to a crime has proven to be false. Because of this, the prosecution must demonstrate that a confession is, in fact, trustworthy. The most convincing evidence to demonstrate the truthfulness of a confession is corroboration.
Dependent Corroboration:
At the outset of any investigation, the lead investigator should decide what evidence or information will be withheld from the public and all suspects for the purpose of verifying any subsequence confession. This is called dependent corroboration because the information is dependent upon the crime scene or other investigative source. In theory, only the person guilty of committing the crime should be able to provide this dependent corroboration.
This ability to withhold information becomes increasingly difficult with so many "need-to-know" factors we are faced with. Information provided for dissemination should take this dependent-corroboration into account, as much as we possibly can with the demands placed on us within our own agency. It can become critical down the road; the hard part is not in deciding what to hold back, but in ensuring that it actually is held back.
Independent Corroboration:
The most convincing evidence of a truthful confession is one which contains verifiable information not known until the confession. This is called independent corroboration because the investigator does not know about the evidence until the suspect reveals it, and the evidence is obtained independent from the initial investigation. Independent evidence could include such things as the tool used to gain entry to the victim's bedroom window (tool marks), a witness who could place the suspect near the crime scene (gas station attendant) or a souvenir kept from the victim (bracelet). Investigators tend to be reluctant to seek independent corroboration because they believe that it will only add time to an already lengthy investigation. However, the result of not spending this extra time is the possibility of having a guilty suspect's confession suppressed, or an innocent suspect convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Rational Corroboration:
A rational confession contains unsolicited thoughts and ideas in conjunction with specific behaviors that suggest spontaneous recollection of the crime. While an innocent person, with an active imagination, may be able to provide a rationale confession to someone else's crime, it is unlikely.
The recent media attention focused on innocent persons being found guilty of a crime they did not commit should stimulate efforts by investigators to make certain that confessions obtained during the course of an investigation are, in fact, trustworthy. The best means to accomplish this goal is by corroborating the confession with (1) crime information that was withheld from the suspect, (2) information about the crime not known until the confession or, (3) rational information that reflects spontaneous recollection of the crime.
You can check out the entire article on Corroboration at the John E. Reid web site at:
http://www.reid.com/investigatortips.html
GREEN LIGHTS
Why are there green lights outside the entrances to police buildings?
It is believed that the Rattle Watchmen, who patrolled New Amsterdam in the 1650's, carried lanterns at night with green glass sides in them as a means of identification.
When the Watchmen returned to the watch house after patrol, they hung their lantern on a hook by the front door to show people seeking the watchman that he was in the watch house.
Today, green lights are hung outside the entrances of Police Precincts as a symbol that the "Watch" is present and vigilant.
INTERESTING WEB SITE
Crime Time is a publishing company which produces resources for investigators. In addition, the web site offers various free web searches for investigators.
www.crimetime.com
DID YOU KNOW�
That according to the Federal Trade Commission, complaints to the FTC about identity fraud have more than doubled, from 31,113 in 2000 to 85,820 in 2001. For the first six months of 2002, the agency received 70,000 complaints about identity theft.
FROM THE HUMIDOR
If you find yourself in Manhattan one afternoon, you may want to consider a stop at The Cigar Inn.
Located on First Avenue between 70 & 71 Streets, it's a well stocked tobacconist as well as haberdasher of fine men's accessories. Shaving needs, men's ties and an array of smoker's accessories, with comfortable seating if you have time to fire-up a cigar and enjoy the ambiance. It's also next door to a nice coffee bar, with outdoor seating if the weather is nice.
Stop by, or check out their web site at:
The Cigar Inn
212-717-7403
www.thecigarinn.com
Note: This web site was under construction when I tried to access it. Perhaps it�s up and running by now.
YOU CAN�T MAKE THIS STUFF UP
Here are some actual quotes that are too good to be made up.
"That lowdown scoundrel deserves to be kicked to death by a jackass, and
I'm just the one to do it,"
-- A congressional candidate in Texas.
"If you let that sort of thing go on, your bread and butter will be cut
right out from under your feet,"
-- Former British foreign minister, Ernest Bevin.
"The loss of life will be irreplaceable."
-- Dan Quayle
"Hawaii is a unique state. It is a small state. It is a state that is by
itself. It is different from the other 49 states. Well, all states are
different, but it's got a particularly unique situation."
-- Dan Quayle, VP [they made him swim home after that one]
"LEST WE FORGET�" THE NYPD MEMORIAL
April 2, 1914 Det Joseph Guarneri, DD, Shot-arrest altercation
April 2, 1930 Ptl Thomas Harnett, 13 Pct, Auto accident on patrol
April 2, 1978 PO Christie Massone and PO Norman Cerullo, 79 Pct, Shot-car stop
April 3, 1953 Ptl John Pendegrass, 32 Pct, Shot-robbery
April 3, 1972 Ptl Phillip Cardillo, 28 Pct, Shot-investigation-Harlem mosque incident
April 4, 1947 Ptl Jack Chason, 79 Pct, Shot-robbery
April 5, 1926 Ptl Charles Reilly, 13 Pct, Shot-arrest, robbery
April 5, 1952 Insp Thomas Boylan, Airplane struck auto
April 6, 1937 Ptl Daniel Sullivan, Mcy Unit, Motorcycle accident
April 6, 1953 Ptl Sam Katz, 32 Pct, Shot-investigation
April 6, 1955 Ptl John Conlon, 28 Pct, Injured on patrol
April 10, 1937 Det Michael Foley, 9 Sqd, Shot-robbery investigation
April 10, 1950 Ptl Louis Bulzano, no info available
April 10, 1960 Ptl Vito Valenzano, 20 Pct, Off duty LOD heart attack
April 12, 1929 Ptl Andrew McLean-Wood, no info available
April 12, 1967 Ptl Joseph Shanahan, Line of duty heart attack
April 13, 1961 Ptl Robert Dugo, 6 Pct, off duty, LOD heart attack
April 13, 1988 PO Anthony McLean, PSA2, Shot-investigation
April 14, 1907 Ptl George Sechler, 16 Pct, Shot-arrest altercation
April 14, 1929 Ptl William Schneller, 32 Pct, Accident-auto pursuit
April 15, 1932 Ptl James Morrissey, Traffic F, Auto accident on patrol
April 15, 1968 Ptl John Banks, ESU, LOD heart attack
April 16, 1907 Ptl Alfred Selleck, 16 Pct, Shot-arrest altercation
April 16, 1955 Ptl Andrew Reynolds, 107 Pct, Motorcycle accident on patrol
April 17, 1925 Ptl Thomas Kelly, 12 Div, Shot-GLA arrest
April 17, 1938 Ptl Humbert Morruzzi, 9 Pct, Shot-robbery in progress
April 18, 1936 Ptl Leroy Sheares, 32 Pct, Stabbed by perp
April 19, 1963 Ptl Kenneth Cozier, ESU, LOD heart attack
April 21, 1934 Det James Garvey, 20 Sqd, Shot-investigation
Friday, April 11, 2003
MORE ON CLUBBER WILLIAMS
In 1879, Police Captain Alexander "Clubber" Williams was assigned to command the street cleaning department, which was part of the Police Department!
Captain Williams� nickname encapsulates his philosophy of law enforcement. According to Andy Logan, Williams began his career in the late 1860s by cleaning up Broadway and Houston St. He fought a pair of local toughs, beat them unconscious and threw them through the plate-glass window of the Florence Saloon. A half-dozen of their friends charged out the swinging doors. Williams met them alone, club in hand. He was the last man standing.
Captain in 1871, later an Inspector, Williams was brave, efficient, brutal and corrupt.
Witnesses before an 1894 investigation into police graft claimed the Clubber was receiving $30,000 a year in protection money from one brothel alone. When asked to explain his 17-room Connecticut mansion and 53-foot yacht, Williams claimed he had made his fortune through real estate speculation in Japan.
SKIPTRACER
Are you familiar with this term?
In private-investigator circles, you will hear this term used for what we generally refer to as "fugitives".
Let me explain. The "skip" is a person who has skipped out of their last known address to evade financial obligations. The "tracer" is the person who tracks them down.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Here�s an interesting link to a variety of Forensic web sites, put together by the Law Offices of Kim Kruglick. Check them out.
http://www.kruglaw.com/forensic.htm
Visit the Home Page of the NYC Police Museum. The Police Museum is located at 100 Old Slip, New York, NY and the phone number is 212-480-3100 .
http://www.nycpolicemuseum.org/index.html
FROM THE CIGAR BAR
CIGAR AFICIONADO maintains a very good web site. Among the items they present include a "Counterfeit" cigar section, with excellent tips on how to spot a �counterfeit� Cuban cigar. You know, like most of the ones that are being passed off today as being the "real" thing. Check out the counterfeit site, at:
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Static/Counterfeit/countgal.html
If you wish, you can log into: www.cigaraficionado.com
and register as an on-line user for no cost. Pretty interesting information for the cigar smoker, including cigar ratings, restaurant reviews, and a "Cigar 101" for tips on buying, storing, and smoking your favorite cigars.
STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS�
Common entertainment at one time included playing cards.
However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the "ace of spades."
To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't "playing with a full deck."
WELCOME BACK...
Sgt. NORMAN Horowitz, who is returning to the 90 Squad after a stint with the Chief of Department's Office. Norman, who has 37 years experience, is a welcome site back at his home... Brooklyn North! Good to see you back again, NORM!
LINKS LISTING
Although I don�t know how to add actual �Links� on this site, I am listing those sites which I think you�ll find interesting (and would be on a "Links" list if I knew how to do that!). You can utilize "cut & paste" for this purpose, then "bookmark" them for future reference.
REMA: Retired Emergency Man�s Association
http://hometown.aol.com/truck8tony/NYPD-REMA.html
National Police Support Network Inc
www.policesupport.com
E-Investigator (Info and people-search links)
http://www.einvestigator.com/
Organized Crime information
http://205.180.85.40/w/pc.cgi?mid=16573&sid=8835
Tom Natoli�s Transit Police Web Site
http://www.geocities.com/tomn2137/index.htm
NYS Shields
http://www.nyshields.com/
NY Cop Online Magazine
http://www.nycop.com/
John E. Reid & Associates, Investigative support
http://www.reid.com/
Retired Guardian�s, Transit Police and NYPD
http://www.retiredguardians.org/index.html
NY Transit Police Florida Reunion & Info Site
http://www.nyctpflare.com/
Phones and other searches:
www.fonefinder.net
www.switchboard.com (reverse)
www.theultimates.com/white/ (reverse)
www.anywho.com (reverse)
Cell Phone Carrier
www.primeris.com
Cigar Afficionado
http://www.cigarafficionado.com/
Manhattanville College Mens Lacrosse
http://www.mville.edu/athletics/sports/mlax/mlaxhome.html
Villanova University Women�s Lacrosse
http://villanova.ocsn.com/sports/w-lacros/nova-w-lacros-body.html
In 1879, Police Captain Alexander "Clubber" Williams was assigned to command the street cleaning department, which was part of the Police Department!
Captain Williams� nickname encapsulates his philosophy of law enforcement. According to Andy Logan, Williams began his career in the late 1860s by cleaning up Broadway and Houston St. He fought a pair of local toughs, beat them unconscious and threw them through the plate-glass window of the Florence Saloon. A half-dozen of their friends charged out the swinging doors. Williams met them alone, club in hand. He was the last man standing.
Captain in 1871, later an Inspector, Williams was brave, efficient, brutal and corrupt.
Witnesses before an 1894 investigation into police graft claimed the Clubber was receiving $30,000 a year in protection money from one brothel alone. When asked to explain his 17-room Connecticut mansion and 53-foot yacht, Williams claimed he had made his fortune through real estate speculation in Japan.
SKIPTRACER
Are you familiar with this term?
In private-investigator circles, you will hear this term used for what we generally refer to as "fugitives".
Let me explain. The "skip" is a person who has skipped out of their last known address to evade financial obligations. The "tracer" is the person who tracks them down.
INTERESTING WEB SITES
Here�s an interesting link to a variety of Forensic web sites, put together by the Law Offices of Kim Kruglick. Check them out.
http://www.kruglaw.com/forensic.htm
Visit the Home Page of the NYC Police Museum. The Police Museum is located at 100 Old Slip, New York, NY and the phone number is 212-480-3100 .
http://www.nycpolicemuseum.org/index.html
FROM THE CIGAR BAR
CIGAR AFICIONADO maintains a very good web site. Among the items they present include a "Counterfeit" cigar section, with excellent tips on how to spot a �counterfeit� Cuban cigar. You know, like most of the ones that are being passed off today as being the "real" thing. Check out the counterfeit site, at:
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Static/Counterfeit/countgal.html
If you wish, you can log into: www.cigaraficionado.com
and register as an on-line user for no cost. Pretty interesting information for the cigar smoker, including cigar ratings, restaurant reviews, and a "Cigar 101" for tips on buying, storing, and smoking your favorite cigars.
STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS�
Common entertainment at one time included playing cards.
However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the "ace of spades."
To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't "playing with a full deck."
WELCOME BACK...
Sgt. NORMAN Horowitz, who is returning to the 90 Squad after a stint with the Chief of Department's Office. Norman, who has 37 years experience, is a welcome site back at his home... Brooklyn North! Good to see you back again, NORM!
LINKS LISTING
Although I don�t know how to add actual �Links� on this site, I am listing those sites which I think you�ll find interesting (and would be on a "Links" list if I knew how to do that!). You can utilize "cut & paste" for this purpose, then "bookmark" them for future reference.
REMA: Retired Emergency Man�s Association
http://hometown.aol.com/truck8tony/NYPD-REMA.html
National Police Support Network Inc
www.policesupport.com
E-Investigator (Info and people-search links)
http://www.einvestigator.com/
Organized Crime information
http://205.180.85.40/w/pc.cgi?mid=16573&sid=8835
Tom Natoli�s Transit Police Web Site
http://www.geocities.com/tomn2137/index.htm
NYS Shields
http://www.nyshields.com/
NY Cop Online Magazine
http://www.nycop.com/
John E. Reid & Associates, Investigative support
http://www.reid.com/
Retired Guardian�s, Transit Police and NYPD
http://www.retiredguardians.org/index.html
NY Transit Police Florida Reunion & Info Site
http://www.nyctpflare.com/
Phones and other searches:
www.fonefinder.net
www.switchboard.com (reverse)
www.theultimates.com/white/ (reverse)
www.anywho.com (reverse)
Cell Phone Carrier
www.primeris.com
Cigar Afficionado
http://www.cigarafficionado.com/
Manhattanville College Mens Lacrosse
http://www.mville.edu/athletics/sports/mlax/mlaxhome.html
Villanova University Women�s Lacrosse
http://villanova.ocsn.com/sports/w-lacros/nova-w-lacros-body.html
Tuesday, April 08, 2003
RULE OF SIXES
Keep this in mind, when examining a wound that may have been caused by a shotgun.
The "Rule of Sixes" is a method of determining the distance from which a shotgun was fired.
At close range (less than six feet) the wound appears as a central hole. A blast fired from a distance of up to six yards leaves a central hole with satellite entry wounds. Beyond six yards, the wound appears as only a pattern of scattered shot, with no central hole.
"CLUBBER" WILLIAMS
If you�ve read anything concerning the history of the NYPD, then the name "Clubber" Williams is sure to have come up.
Alexander Williams has the distinction of being known as "Clubber" for his facility with a nightstick. Alexander Williams has been regarded as the toughest and most corrupt cop in this tough and corrupt era.
"There is more law at the end of the policeman's nightstick than in all the decisions of the Supreme Court," Williams proclaimed. He was forced into retirement by Teddy Roosevelt, when TR was President of the Police Commission, but not before he amassed a large personal fortune, an estate in Cos Cob, Connecticut, and a steam yacht. He is said to have coined the term "the tenderloin" for a rich and corrupt Manhattan district, when he chortled over the prospects for graft in his new command: "I've had nothing but chuck steak for a longtime, and now I'm going to get a little of the tenderloin."
Williams started out in a Brooklyn precinct but found his way to the Broadway squad after only two years. Within two days he was involved in a fight with some local-toughs, and clubbed them, and continued averaging "a fight a day" for the next four years. In 1872 he was made captain of the precinct covering the East Twenties, a partricularly tough area known as the Gashouse. He was transferred to the precinct located at West Twenty-ninth street, in 1876, to an area that was known at that time as Satan's Circus. It was here that Williams made his famous quote to a local reporter that changed the area to being known as the Tenderloin.
INTERESTING READING: DNA RELATED
This is the report on delays in DNA analysis, prepared by the Attorney General.
Titled "Report to the Attorney General on Delays in Forensic DNA Analysis", it is 20 pages long and can be accessed on-line. It details six recommendations that will serve as the foundation to help reduce the testing of DNA backlog.
You can access the full text, made available by the National Institute of Justice, at:
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/199425.pdf or
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/nij/199425.txt
Keep this in mind, when examining a wound that may have been caused by a shotgun.
The "Rule of Sixes" is a method of determining the distance from which a shotgun was fired.
At close range (less than six feet) the wound appears as a central hole. A blast fired from a distance of up to six yards leaves a central hole with satellite entry wounds. Beyond six yards, the wound appears as only a pattern of scattered shot, with no central hole.
"CLUBBER" WILLIAMS
If you�ve read anything concerning the history of the NYPD, then the name "Clubber" Williams is sure to have come up.
Alexander Williams has the distinction of being known as "Clubber" for his facility with a nightstick. Alexander Williams has been regarded as the toughest and most corrupt cop in this tough and corrupt era.
"There is more law at the end of the policeman's nightstick than in all the decisions of the Supreme Court," Williams proclaimed. He was forced into retirement by Teddy Roosevelt, when TR was President of the Police Commission, but not before he amassed a large personal fortune, an estate in Cos Cob, Connecticut, and a steam yacht. He is said to have coined the term "the tenderloin" for a rich and corrupt Manhattan district, when he chortled over the prospects for graft in his new command: "I've had nothing but chuck steak for a longtime, and now I'm going to get a little of the tenderloin."
Williams started out in a Brooklyn precinct but found his way to the Broadway squad after only two years. Within two days he was involved in a fight with some local-toughs, and clubbed them, and continued averaging "a fight a day" for the next four years. In 1872 he was made captain of the precinct covering the East Twenties, a partricularly tough area known as the Gashouse. He was transferred to the precinct located at West Twenty-ninth street, in 1876, to an area that was known at that time as Satan's Circus. It was here that Williams made his famous quote to a local reporter that changed the area to being known as the Tenderloin.
INTERESTING READING: DNA RELATED
This is the report on delays in DNA analysis, prepared by the Attorney General.
Titled "Report to the Attorney General on Delays in Forensic DNA Analysis", it is 20 pages long and can be accessed on-line. It details six recommendations that will serve as the foundation to help reduce the testing of DNA backlog.
You can access the full text, made available by the National Institute of Justice, at:
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/199425.pdf or
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles1/nij/199425.txt
