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Berks County, Pennsylvania CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION Established 1948 SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS IN BERKS COUNTY |
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Central PA Chiefs of Police Association
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Welcome to the Berks County Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association Web Site. Pennsylvania's 1st County Chiefs of Police Association Website on the Internet! Berks County Chiefs of Police establish Web Presence. August 2001.
See Link to "Current Newsletter" or Click Here The next scheduled meeting for the BCCP is Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Blind Hartman's Tavern 2910 Pricetown Road, Temple, PA 19560 Buffet lunch ($10 per person) served at 1130 hours and meeting to begin at 1215 hours.
PLEASE NOTE - NEW MAILING ADDRESS Berks County Chiefs of Police Association P.O. BOX 13296 Reading, PA 19612-3296
2009 Berks County Chiefs of Police Annual Awards Presentation
2009 President's Award
President’s Award - Detective Sergeant Robert F. Johnson (Recommended by Berks Co. DA’s Off. Lt. Todd Trupp) In recognition of training over 100 Berks Co. Police Officers in Crime Scene Processing, Evidence Technician Updates, Digital Photography, and developing course syllabuses on his own time. Based largely on his reputation the University of Tennessee agreed to present their 40-hours Blood Stain Pattern Analysis in Berks Co. His office enters all latent fingerprints through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), usually within 48-hours of their receipt. In 2009 alone, he identified 106 fingerprints through latent print submissions. Also for assisting Ephrata Police and Ephrata Community Hospital in identifying a gravely injured female so that her organs could be donated through the “Gift of Life Donor Program.” Many people lived through timely receipt of those organs. For his professionalism, attention to duty, and “Can Do” attitude, The Berks County Chiefs’ of Police Association Hereby presents it’s prestigious annual President’s Award to Det. Sgt. Robert F. Johnson Berks Co. District Attorney’s Office This 15th Day of December 2009
Executive Board Award - Officer David Brown (Recommended by Chief Jeffrey R. Biehl The Berks County Chiefs’ of Police association hereby presents its Executive Board Award to David Brown for his unselfish activities toward the betterment of the association. As a part-time police officer and a PA State Constable, he serves the Association in many capacities. He is at the forefront of association fund raising and organizing promotional activities. His untiring efforts have made baseball trips; merchandise sales, the Police Expo trips, and the yearly clambake colossal successes. This 15th Day of December 2009
2009 Citizens Awards
Civilian Service Award - Mr. Richard Fink (Recommended by Berks-Lehigh Regional PD Chief Michael P. Weiser) On May 14, 2009 at 1108 hrs., Richard Fink was in the Fleetwood Bank in Maxatawny Township when he heard a loud noise as two robbery suspects entered the bank wearing hoods and masks. The robbers sprayed him with pepper mace as he complied with their instructions to get on the floor. Mr. Fick attempted to grab the leg of one of the robbers and again was sprayed with pepper mace. Nevertheless, Mr. Fink followed the robbers from the bank, on foot and in his vehicle. He later provided police with suspect descriptions, the location where they discarded evidence, and their direction of travel. Mr. Fink’s actions directly led to the arrest of two suspects, clearing not only this robbery, but also a number of other robberies in Berks Co. For his quick action and bravery, the Berks County Chiefs’ of Police Association Proudly presents its Civilian Service Award To Richard Fink This 15th Day of December 2009
Civilian Service Award - Mr. Richard E. Ahrens (Recommended by Muhlenberg Township Police Chief Erik P. Grunzig) Richard Ahrens, of the Muhlenberg Township Crime Watch, coordinates the scheduling of 70-volunteers, and organizes and chairs bi-monthly meetings. He established by-laws, offices, arranges guest speakers, and provides refreshments at his own expense. Mr. Ahrens attends community functions where he spreads the work of crime watch, solicits new members, and organizes fund-raising events on his own time. For his undying efforts to make Muhlenberg Township safer, the Berks County Chiefs’ of Police Association proudly presents its Civilian Service Awards to Richard E. Ahrens This 15th Day of December 2009.
Civilian Service Award - Security Officer Amanda Hopta (Recommended by Retired Wyomissing Detective Sergeant Daniel Billings) On April 12, 2009, three robbery suspects fled from Bern Township Police Officers and a high-speed chase ensued. On suspect entered the St. Joseph’s Medical Center emergency department in furtherance of his flight from law enforcement. Hospital Security Officer Amanda Hopta immediately observed the suspicious subject and noticed a firearm concealed on his person. Ms. Hopta directed a co-worker to notify the 911 Center and when she observed the suspect exit the hospital and enter a cab, Ms. Hopta calmly engaged the taxi driver in casual conversation until officers arrived. At that point, the suspect fled the cab, discarded the gun, but was eventually apprehended. Officers retrieved the handgun, determined it to be stolen and used in a homicide in the City of Reading. Because of her calmness, dedication, and attention to duty, the Berks County Chiefs’ of Police Association Proudly presents its Civilian Service Award To Amanda Hopta This 15th Day of December, 2009
2010 Meetings will rotate between the below two Restaurants. Blind Hartman's Tavern 2910 Pricetown Road, Temple, PA 19560 & Victor Emmanuel II Beneficial Society 311-313 Hazel Street Reading, PA 19611
February 2007 - New Internet Domain Name Our Website Location has Changed! Thank you AMSCAPE! Please bookmark this site for future reference!
Do you have information about a crime? You could earn up to $5,000 for information which leads to the arrest of a suspect! Call the Crime Alert Berks County toll free tip-line at 1-877-373-9913 or e-mail your tips to alertberks@aol.com
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