NBSTC 2017 2018 Winter/Spring Edition · 32nd Annual Summer Training Conference & Membership...
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NBSTC
2017 - 2018
Winter/Spring Edition
www.nbstc85.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Message from the President………………………..1
2017 Fall Executive Board Meeting………………….………2
2017 Summer Training Conference ... ………………...3-5
Did you know!!!...……………6
Texas First Black State Trooper……………….………….7
Retirement & Promotion….8
Upcoming Events…………….9-11
National Black State Troopers Coalition
Post Office Box 18192
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218
Message from NBSTC President Tony Burrell
I am excited to be participating in the Police Unity Tour with Chapter 1. The 300+ mile bike
ride covers four days starting in Somerset, NJ on May 9th and arriving in Washington D.C. on
May 13th. I'm asking for your support in achieving my goal of raising $3000.00.
The Police Unity Tour’s motto is: “We Ride for Those Who Died” and we raise awareness about
America’s fallen officers. I hope you will support me by making a donation to my page today.
Today in the United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. But that protection comes at a very high price.
A few sobering statistics:
• Every 63 hours a peace officer is killed protecting our families and communities
• Each year, there are over 15,725 assaults
• More than 13,824 injuries on law enforcement officers
• On average, 144 officers are killed in the line of duty each year
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial honors America’s fallen law enforcement heroes who have died in the line of duty. Their mission is to tell the story of America’s law
enforcement officers and make it safer for those who serve.
My participation in the Police Unity Tour helps sponsor the Memorial and its programs like the
Officer of the Month Award, Recently Fallen Alert notifications and other special projects.
With every dollar that I raise for the Police Unity Tour, I’m doing my part to honor our nation’s law enforcement officers. Please help by supporting my fundraising efforts with a donation!
Thank you in advance for generous support!
Please click on or cut and paste the link below into your web browser and it will take you to my
personal sponsor page, where you can make your donation.
Police Unity Tour Weblink
GREETINGS NBSTC MEMBERS,
Sponsor Tony Burrell
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CURRENT EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBERS
President: Major Tony
Burrell (WI)
Vice President: Lieutenant
Crystal M. Carter-Savage
(MD)
Secretary: Master Corporal
Rickey Hargis (DE)
Treasurer: Lieutenant
Charron Thomas (LA)
Parliamentarian: Master
Trooper Byron Juneau (LA)
Sergeant - at -Arms:
Corporal Trooper Stacy
Forrest (GA)
Corresponding
Secretary: Trooper Jeffrey
Presson (VA)
Financial Secretary:
Lieutenant Cedric Rambert
(WI)
2017 Fall Executive Board Meeting
MIAMI, FL— The Fall Executive Board Meeting was on
held October 14, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami
Airport West Hotel . The meeting included a review of
the organization’s finances, review of our by-laws and
discussed our policies, procedures, goals of the
organization, and recommendations on future training
classes. South Carolina representatives updated
members on the 2018 Annual Summer Training
Conference being held in Charleston, SC.
Later on in the day, members were treated to a memorable retirement party
hosted by Tammye Broughton and her beautiful family. The party was filled
with great food and entertainment. The theme of the party was DANCE,
DANCE, and DANCE
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32nd Annual Summer Training Conference & Membership Meeting
NBSTC President Burrell poses with Texas DPS Director Colonel Steven McCraw (r),
and members from Texas DSP Staff & Command.
This year’s Annual Summer Training Conference was held at the Omni Houston Hotel in Houston, Texas. The conference was a huge success. We were joined by new members from
the states of Minnesota, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey ,and Texas. We are always encouraged by new members and first time attendees at our annual events.
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REPRESENT
YOUR
Photos from Annual Training Conference
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The 2017 Spouse/Guest Tea was a great success. Here they are showing
their thanks to local sponsor “Moonshine Sweet Tea”. The Moonshine Sweet Tea
Company of Texas, donated an assortment of their delicious teas to their
event.
COOKOUT - We especially want to thank George Rhyne and his crew for their Texas cuisine Texas C, and this
delicious spread!
ALL WHITE PARTY - Members
enjoying a fun night on the courtyard
of the hotel
BANQUET CEREMONY - Special
thanks to the Texas delegation for their
dedication on making the conference a
conference to remember.
2017 NBSTC Cookout
NBSTC members, family, and friends take time out enjoy a group photo, in Houston, TX.
Thanks to your support, NBSTC members and 2017 conference attendees collected and donated nearly fifty pounds of toiletry items to Kidz Harbor in Liverpool, Texas. Kidz Harbor was founded in 2003 and their mission is to help the abused and abandoned children of Texas. Staff member Sharon Beard shared they
have over 500 children come through their doors each year and our donation was definitely needed.
NBSTC Community Service Group Picture at Houston Food Bank
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Out of 49 state police and highway patrol agencies across the
country, there are currently six African Americans that are
the head of their respective law enforcement departments.
Washington State Patrol
Chief John R. Batiste
Delaware State Police
Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
California Highway Patrol
Commissioner Warren Stanley
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Colonel C. N. Williamson
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Colonel Glenn McNeill
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Colonel Chris Gillard
In Memory of Texas First Black State Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety’s first
African-American trooper Adolph Thomas passed
away on September 24, 2017. Mr. Thomas served
27 years with the Texas DPS before retiring as
Chief of Staff Service in 1995. Mr. Thomas joined
Texas DPS in 1968, first serving as a highway
patrol officer, then as a narcotics agent in 1972. He
continued to demonstrate his capabilities as a
dedicated officer and leader. He was subsequently
promoted to Narcotics Sergeant, then to Narcotics
Lieutenant, and by 1988, he had promoted to
Captain in the Narcotics Service. He became a
search and seizure expert witness in state and
federal court. He also developed an expertise in
law enforcement policies and procedures, case
preparation undercover drug investigations, and other law enforcement disciplines.
At the age of 8, Mr. Thomas wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. He
refused to give up on a police career, by the late 1960’s, Mr. Thomas applied to
joined the Texas Department of Public Safety, which by then was being advertised
as being an equal opportunity employer. Mr. Thomas took
on the task of recruiting minorities to join the Texas DSP.
Throughout his career with the Texas DPS, he faced
difficult challenges and yet overcame a lot of hurdles.
During the 2017 Annual Summer Training Conference in
Houston, TX, we were blessed to have Mr. Adolph Thomas
as our keynote speaker at our dinner banquet.
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Sgt. A. D. Cross (IL) greeting
Mr. Adolph Thomas
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RETIREMENT & PROMOTION
Stacy Forrest
Promoted to the rank of Corporal
Georgia State Patrol
Cedric Rembert
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
Wisconsin State Patrol
Brian Polite
Promoted to the rank of Major
New Jersey State Police
Lt. Cindy Dunn (Retired)
Maryland State Police
21 Years of Service
Lt. Tammye Broughton (Retired)
Florida Highway Patrol
33 Years of Service
Please join the National Black State Troopers Coalition as we congratulate fellow
members on their recent promotion and retirement !
Chad Neal
Promoted to the rank of Captain
Ohio Highway Patrol
Jeff Drew
Promoted to the rank of
Major Arkansas State Police
Wilson Rosa
Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
New Jersey State Police
Fritz Frage
Promoted to the rank of Major
New Jersey State Police
NBSTC Spring Executive Board Meeting
Gulfport, Mississippi
Date:
Friday, March 23 to Sunday, March 25, 2018
Meeting is at 8:45am , Saturday, March 24, 2018
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport
14108 Airport Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
Reservations:
228-863-4996
Group Code: NBSTC
Room Rate:
$111.50 per night + taxes
Complimentary breakfast included
Airport Shuttle Service Available 24 hours
Mississippi Highway Patrol
was established in 1938
In 2000, L.M. Claiborne to
became the first African
American Colonel of the
Mississippi Highway Patrol
The Mississippi Highway
Patrol has the highest
percentage of black
troopers of any State Police
Agency in the United States
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33rd Annual Summer Training Conference & Membership Meeting
Charleston, South Carolina
Date:
Tuesday, August 7 to Sunday, August 12, 2018
Location:
Hyatt Place Charleston / Historic District
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Reservation:
1-800-993-4751
Room Rate:
$134.00 per night + tax
Reservation Deadline : July 20, 2018
SCHP was established
in 1930
On June 30, 2017,
Colonel Christopher
Williamson became the
first black in SCHP
history to achieved the
highest rank of Colonel
In 1967, Israel Brook
became SCHP first
black state trooper
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“Did someone say, Let’s have a Party….?”
We’re having a 70’s Throwback Party, so come dressed to impress in your best 70’s
throwback outfit. Of course we’ll have some of your favorite 70’s music, dancing, and
prizes for the best 70’s outfits.
Who: NBSTC members and guests
What: 70’s Throwback Theme Night
When: Wednesday Night August 8, 2018
Where: NBSTC 33rd Annual Summer Training Conference
& Membership Meeting –August 7-12, 2018
Charleston, South Carolina
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