This was forwarded to me recently:
I do not know who this retired Lieutenant is. I do know who we are. If you have anything you wish to send over, please do not let a small shipping/postage fee dissuade you. We will pick up all postage for anything you have. LMK what I owe you. If you are in the area, do a nice thing. I am going to.

Dear Sir,
I am the director of social services for a nursing home upstate in Putnam County.  I have a former Lt. Detective in my facility with mild dementia who has limited family involvement.
I am looking for potential former members of the Force in the area that might be willing to visit him on occasion.  I am also looking for newsletters or trade magazines (his reading comprehension is minimal so publications with photos would be ideal) that he could look at, helping him to feel connected.  His perception of time is very poor so out-dated publications would be just as exciting as if it came out yesterday.
If you could connect me with a local chapter of a retired police group or any other assistance in helping this individual we would be most grateful.
Yours,
Jonathan L. Mayo
Director of Social Services
Putnam Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
46 Mount Ebo Road North
Brewster, NY 10509
Cell:  845.270.9706
Tel:   845.278.3636 ext. 2909
Fax:  845.278.9497

Wyatt Smith is an 8 year old little boy who has been delt a pretty crappy set of cards. His father is a motors officer in FL. Wyatt has Spina Bifida, please take a moment and help me put a smile on this little boys face!
If you have an extra uniform patch, old badge or any police stuff. Please make the little guy's day and send it off to him.
Friends of Wyatt
PO Box 486
Terra Ceia, FL 34250

Attention Law Enforcement Unions and Organizations,

Please remind your members and staff  of the impending deadline in regards to Notices of Participation WTC and/or the Worker's Compensation form WTC-12.  These forms must be prepared, notarized and submitted no later than 9/11/2010.

Each City and State pension system has their own Notice of Participation WTC and they are due by the same deadline (9/11/10) in accordance with state law. In addition, the WTC-12 form should be prepared and submitted by those who volunteered at the covered locations (this includes retirees who returned to assist during the WTC effort) and those employed by agencies whose employees are covered under Worker's Compensation. It is further recommended that those individuals who volunteered in addition to their work hours, or are eligible for Worker's Compensation through their City or State employer, prepare both a Notice of Participation AND a WTC-12 form.

Below you will find helpful links to the various N.O.P. and the WTC-12 form. The below links are NOT all inclusive, please verify with your respective pension systems which Notice of Participation applies to your members.

NYPD: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycppf/downloads/pdf/2008_wtc_app_law.pdf

NYCERS:   http://www.nycers.org/Pdf/forms/622.pdf

NYS: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/forms/rs6047-n.pdf

NYS info: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/word_and_pdf_documents/publications/1800s/1834-wtc-brochure.pdf

WTC-12:     http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/content/main/forms/wtc-12.pdf

On August 24th, and September 7th, 12-7PM,  legal clinics will be conducted by the WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program to assist individuals with preparation and notarizing Notice of participation and/or WTC-12 forms prior to the deadline.

Location: 17 East 102nd Street, 4th Floor (West Tower). For more information call 212-241-9702 or 212-241-0637.

REMEMBER: These forms reserve your member's right to file for benefits  in the future should declining health from a WTC related condition makes it necessary to do so.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Garry Resnick
Outreach and Education Coordinator-Law Enforcement
WTC Medical Monitoring and Treatment Program
Office:212-241-9019
Cell: 646-584-7702
Email: garrison.resnick@mssm.edu

The deadline to file a Notice of Participation under the World Trade Center Disability Law is Friday, September 10, 2010.   If you worked or participated in the World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2002 you MUST file this form with the Police Pension Fund by Friday, September 10, 2010 to be eligible for future retirement benefits under the WTC Disability Law.  Attached to this message is the Notice of Participation for filing.  To verify whether your participation form is on file with the Police Pension Fund, visit their website at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycppf/html/wtc_information/wtc_information.shtml

10-13 Party for Det. Carl Bocker
September 16 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Oceanside Fire House
3615 South Oceanside Rd
Oceanside, NY

Carl passed away this week. The 10-13 will still be held for the benefit of his wife and daughter. Detective Bocker we'll miss you. RIP.

For those of you from the Transit Police, in case the name is not familiar, you may remember Carl as a range instructor in the 90's from Mitchell Field. If you were on the job and ever qualified back then, trust me, you will remember him. Please attend.

PO Chris Hoban Memorial 5-Mile Run
The date is 9/19/2010 10:30 AM at Xaverian HS 7100 Shore Rd, Brooklyn NY 11209. More information and on-line registration at www.hobanrun.com

PO Chris Hoban - Fidelis ad mortem.
The Hoban Run memoralizes Chris' ultimate sacrifice and serves as the primary funding for the Hoban Scholarship at Xaverian HS.
The Hoban Run begins and ends at Xaverian High School located at 7100 Shore Road in Bay Ridge Brooklyn NY 11209

A physical challenge, an emotional high, and the opportunity to help C.O.P.S.

The 6th annual COPS Walk will bring together 125 survivors and members of the law enforcement community to take on the challenge of walking 25 miles in two days. All registered walkers are asked to raise $1,000 to support Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). To help the dedicated walkers reach this goal visit www.razoo.com/story/Cops-Walk-2010 and read the law enforcement survivors' inspirational stories and why they are raising funds for the COPS Walk.

The COPS Walk will be held October 9-10, 2010, along the scenic and historic C&O Canal from Virginia through Maryland and into West Virginia, with participants walking 12.5 miles a day. The goal is to raise funds to ensure that C.O.P.S. continues helping those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty and provide the programs that help those families rebuild their shattered lives. The walk is designed to give participants a physical challenge as well as the opportunity to spend time with other survivors and friends walking in memory of loved ones.

This year, Sleep Walkers, those who just can't "get out of bed" to be there, are welcomed. They are asked to raise $1,000. Sleep Walkers will receive the COPS Walk 2010 gift, a pillow case for their bed, and the personal satisfaction of knowing they are helping to rebuild shattered lives.

Joshua Campbell's brother, Officer Jason Campbell with the Greenville (NC) Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on April 14, 2007. Joshua will be attending COPS Walk 2010 for his third year. "COPS Walk is one of my favorite weekends of the year because I reunite with a great group of people, both survivors and law enforcement. The weekend gives us a chance to reflect on what's important in life, share the memories of our loved ones, and build lasting friendships. While honoring Jason's memory, I have been fortunate to meet so many wonderful people. It is important to honor the memory of our officers and to remember the families left behind," said Joshua.

Visit C.O.P.S.' website www.nationalcops.org for more information on the organization or to support the 2010 COPS Walk. Or visit www.razoo.com to support your favorite walker in the COPS Walk 2010.

As a longtime member of the NYPD's elite Emergency Service Unit, as well as a licensed physician's assistant, Det. Dennis Canale is used to saving lives. Those dual skills were never put to better use than in November 2008, when he saved the life of retired Det. Greg Boyle, who while working as a security guard had been shot and wounded during a robbery at a jewelry store located inside the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
When Canale saw air bubbles accompanying the blood oozing out of the victim's chest, he realized the lung was affected.
Without any hesitation, he put his finger in the bullet hole so the lung cavity wouldn't collapse and compress the heart.
As he did so, another responder told the wounded man, "Don't worry, ESU is here."
Boyle said those were the most reassuring words he's ever heard in his life.
Now Canale is the one who needs assistance. His three-year-old son Christopher was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in April. Although the tumor was successfully removed by surgery, he still requires months of chemotherapy and radiation.
Because of Christopher's young age, he is going to need Proton radiation therapy, which is only given at six locations throughout the United States.
Only 25 percent of the expensive treatment is covered by insurance.
Canale's colleagues at ESU Truck 5 have organized a fundraiser, scheduled for October 28 at Bootleg Mannings, 2645 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303. Tel: 718-981-4988. In the meantime, T-shirts can be purchased for $10 and all proceeds will go to the Canale family. Anyone wishing to make a donation should make out a check to: Dennis Canale and mail it to Paul DiGiacomo, Treasurer, Detectives Endowment Association, 26 Thomas Street, New York, NY 10007.
Robert Mladinich is the communications director for the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association. He can be reached at 212-343-5674 or by e-mail at: rmladinich@sbanyc.org  

My name is Anthony Greco, and I was a Transit cop in District 4 and 34. I retired after the merge. I have recently been diagnosed with Asbestosis. In order to get on the Asbestos registry I had to open a comp case.

The Compensation Board wants me to find out if other cops have similar problems. I have contacted Mother Transit and have not received any info yet. I am currently submitting a Freedom Of Information Letter for the statistics on this.  However, in the meantime I decided to reach out to you and inquire if you or any of your old coworkers are suffering from lung conditions as a result of being exposed to asbestos dust while working.

Maybe we can share info and help each other.  I would be grateful for any information you can provide, Please email me at Agreco10@tampabay.rr.com

Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you