Citizens Police Academy
CPA Class 5
The fifth Miami Township Citizens' Police Academy began September
17th and ran through November 26th. Funding was made possible
through the Tri-State Regional Community Policing Institute. The
Academy utilized Miami Township police personnel, Sheriff A.J.
Rodenberg, Township Trustees Mr. Joe Uecker and Mr. Ed Humphrey
along with the Miami Township Fire & EMS department and the Township
Clerk Mr. Eric Ferry.
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey began week one with a complete review
of the community oriented policing concept and traced its roots from
ancient times to the modern day policing practices. A detailed
description of department organization and structure contributed to
a energetic beginning for the academy.
Class Members
Steve Barraco
Gene Bishop
Jerry Cashman
Niyazi Ekici
Barry Ely
Paul Garay
Barbara Hamblin
Lee Hite
Larry Huxell
Debi Kellerman
Jack Kemp
Kim Laing
Keith Linville
LaVonne Linville
Jeremy McDaniel
Sophie Mezack
Zeki Pamuk
Bill Schroeder
Donna Schroeder
Julia Vece
Class Officers
President Lee Hite
Vice President Gene Bishop
Vice President Kim Laing
Faculty
Academy Commander Lieutenant Cliff Rowland
Asst. Academy Commander Officer Ted Swain
In Order Of Appearance
Chief R. Steven Bailey, Mr. Ed Humphrey, Mr. Joe Uecker, Mr. Eric
Ferry, EMS Jim Petry, Mrs. Jennifer Heideman,
Officer Savalas Kidd, Officer Bill Adams, Sergeant Al Fatute,
Officer Bob Rose & Nico, Officer Ed Schmid, Officer Brian Mehne,
Officer Scott Ball, Detective Matt Davis, Agent Jim Turgal, Cpl.
Glen Evans, Lt. Steve Rogers, Officer T.J. Spencer, Officer Roy
Tissot, C/O Michelle Green, Mr. Tony Brock.