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PROTECTION
* Deputy Ruth Zobrist –"Randy"– Madison County Sheriff's Dept
Early one summer's morning, they were called to a site where 250 people were engaging in numerous fights. With 16 police units there, Randy's presence was requested to prevent injury to the officers and to help disperse the crowd. When Randy appeared, the subjects ceased fighting, quickly dispersed, and left in their cars.
EVIDENCE DETECTION
* Sgt. Daniel McKinney – Diablo – Pontoon Beach Police Dept
Last August, after a car chase of a fleeing suspect, Diablo was requested to search the suspect's car. Diablo uncovered money, various drug paraphernalia, and drugs, some of which had just been used by the suspect before the chase began. The evidence lead to the suspect's conviction.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
* Sgt. Daniel McKinney –Diablo –Pontoon Beach Police Dept
Diablo participated in a raid on a known drug house with 4 possibly armed suspects inside. Diablo found numerous drugs, numerous drug paraphernalia, drug containers, ammunition, money, and two loaded weapons located throughout several rooms in the house. Later analysis shoed that the controlled substances included crack, cocaine, and cannabis. All suspects were charged with felony drug possession and one suspect with an unrelated homicide.
Kris Kistler–Radar–City Of Des Peres Police Department
TRACKING
Michael Laws–Bear– Overland Police Department
Alfred B. Bounds–Bud –St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Sgt. Daniel McKinney –Diablo –Pontoon Beach Police Dept
* Sgt. Ron Speidel–Markos Von Tronje–JEFFERSON CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT
Markos was called upon to search for a 21 month old boy who had been missing for three hours, after an unsuccessful search by 60 people around the home. Markos tracked for over 1/2 mile on a windy day with 20 mph gusts. The track went over lawn, rocks, and wooded areas. At one point he lifted his head and began to air scent, locating the baby 50 meters away, sleeping against a tree. The baby was returned unharmed and undaunted to his mother.
SUSPECT APPREHENSION
Alfred B. Bounds–Bud –St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Sgt. Ron Speidel–Markos Von Tronje–Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Dept
Sgt. Daniel McKinney –Diablo –Pontoon Beach Police Dept
* Robert c. McWilliams–Arco–St. Charles Police Department
Arco made 4 separate suspect apprehensions over the past year:
After a building search, Arco located a burglary suspect who resisted arrest and struggled with the officer. Arco seized the suspect taking several blows from the suspect.
In a second building search, Arco located a concealed suspect who had fallen asleep after piling food and a money bag near an exit.
Arco was called to a home with a burglary in progress with an 11 year boy home alone. The boy was removed by officers before the search. The suspect was located in a crawl space so small that at times Arco had to crawl himself. He seized the suspect and dragged him back to the door. Arco was kicked repeatedly during this apprehension.
Arco 4th apprehension took place in a wooded area with dense under-brush. After an armed suspect was quickly located, Arco dragged him out of the underbrush while being kicked and hit repeatedly.
October 4, 1992
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SUSPECT APPREHENSION:
Michael Johnson & Buck–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Robert C. McWilliams & Arco–St. Charles Police Dept.
Kurt Wagner & Rex–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Kevin Melchior & CHAMP–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Champ had 2 apprehensions this year. He apprehended an auto thief suspect after a chase. He also apprehended a suspect who had tried to run over other police officers and then hid in a dog and cat food warehouse; where Champ pulled him from his hiding place behind stacked food bags.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION:
Robert Indelicato –Scorpio–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Daniel McKinney –Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Kevin Melchior –Champ–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Robert C. McWilliams & ARCO–St. Charles Police Dept.
Arco detected various controlled substances, paraphernalia, and currency in 8 instances.
EVIDENCE DETECTION:
Robert Indelicato–Scorpio–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Michael Johnson–Buck–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
John Undersinger–Major–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* William Leonard–Tino–St. Charles County Sheriff's Dept.
Tino was brought in to search for evidence in a homicide case. He searched a 200 acre planted bean field after other officers had failed to locate the weapon. In addition to the weapon, he found some of the suspect's blood stained clothing, and some tape which had been used in the crime and which may link the suspect to crimes committed outside of our area.
TRACKING:
Kevin Jacobs–Gable–St. Ann Police Dept.
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
* William Leonard–Tino–St. Charles County Sheriff's Dept.
Tino had 2 tracking accomplishments this year. In the first, he tracked 2 burglary suspects who had abandoned their truck containing a stolen safe; both were found. In the second, he located an armed robbery suspect who had fled over streets, through dense brush, and woods.
PROTECTION:
Kevin Jacobs–Gable–St. Ann Police Dept.
Peter St. James–Zeke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Ruth Zobrist–Randy–Madison County Sheriff's Dept.
* Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Diablo was called upon to assist other officers who were in pursuit of fleeing suspect. One officer in close pursuit to the suspect became mired in mud, at which time the suspect rushed the officer, threating to kill him. Diablo physically intervened, knocking the suspect to the ground and holding him until other officers arrived. Later it was discovered that the suspect had a history of violence against officers.
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Explosive Device Detection
Edward Meyer–"Conan"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
* William Jack–"Sheba"–St. Louis Airport P. D.
At the request of U.S. Customs, Sheba discovered 40 pieces of Russian Military Ordnance.
PROTECTION:
John Undersinger–"Major"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Ruth Zobrist–"Randy"–Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept
* Daniel McKinney–"Diablo"–Pontoon Beach P. D.
The team was called to a tavern where several people were fighting. At one point the suspects turned to attack the officer. Diablo stopped the attack and held the suspects until back up came.
Evidence Detection:
Jim Finn–"Jake"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Kevin Jacobs–"Gable"–St. Ann P. D.
Kevin Kranz–"Bruno"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Robert McWilliams–"Arco"––St. Charles P. D.
* Peter St. James–"Sirk"––St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
At dusk, Sirk located the weapon used to stab an 11 year old in an area overgrown with weeds which had already been searched for 45 minutes by 15-20 officers.
TRACKING:
Robert Indelicato–"Scorpio"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Michael Johnson–"Buck"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Thomas R. Jost–"Magnum"–Florissant P. D.
William C. Leonard–"Tino"––St. Charles County Sheriff's P. D.
* Daniel McKinney–"Diablo"–Pontoon Beach P. D.
Diablo tracked 2 felony suspects for 1 1/2 miles in bitter cold with deep and drifting snow across a partially frozen swamp; despite the fact that his coat had become ice encrusted and his handler kept falling through the partially frozen swamp.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION:
Robert Indelicato–"Scorpio"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Kevin Kranz–"Bruno"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Daniel McKinney–"Diablo"–Pontoon Beach P. D.
* Lindley H. Parker–"Loki"–Illinois State P. D.
Loki's nomination included 5 of his 25 drug investigations over the past 12 months. His discoveries resulted in the seizure of 1/4 million dollars in assets and over 3/4 million dollars in controlled substances; as well as contributing to the prosecution of numerous drug couriers.
SUSPECT APPREHENSION:
Raymond E. Burris–"Duke"––Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept
Robert Indelicato–"Scorpio"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Thomas R. Jost–"Magnum"–Florissant P. D.
William C. Leonard–"Tino"––St. Charles County Sheriff's P. D.
* Kevin Melchior–"Champ"–St. Louis Metropolitan P. D.
Champ's nomination included 2 of his apprehensions last year. The first involved 2 suspects who were breaking into cars in a very large lot. The second involved the apprehension of a suspect who had attempted to run over another officer with a stolen car. The suspect tried to "outrun" Champ and when intercepted he attempted to fight off and kick Champ to drive him off.
October 9, 1994
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SUSPECT APPREHENSION:
Kevin Jacobs–Gable–St. Ann Police Dept.
Robert C. McWilliams–Arco–St. Charles Police Dept.
Sgt. John A. Meyer–Ranger II–Wentzville Police Dept.
Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.–
* John Undersinger–Major–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Major was responsible for the tracking and apprehension of an alleged felon after he had already fought with and escaped from another police officer.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION:
Kenneth Hotsenpiller–Magnum–Franklin Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Robert Indelicato–Scorpio–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
Christopher J. Wuertz–Andoph–Warren Co. Sheriff's Dept.
* Richard W. Pyles–Blitz–Collinsville Police Dept.
Blitz is being honored this year for his numerous controlled substance detections which have resulted in significant arrests and seizures.
EVIDENCE DETECTION:
Kevin Jacobs–Gable–St. Ann Police Dept.
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* R. Kent Fant–Smokey–Edwardsville Police Dept.
Smokey was called to do an area search covering, 5 acres, for evidence 6 days after an murder and assault had been committed. He discovered several pieces of evidence including the weapon used in the beating, resulting in two suspects being charged for the crimes.
TRACKING:
Michael Johnson–Buck–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Kurt Wagner–Rex–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Peter St. James–Sirk–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Sirk tracked and located an armed robbery suspect who abandoned his car and traveled across streets, gangways, and yards with other dogs located nearby. Ignoring all the distractions, Sirk found and alerted on the hiding suspect who surrendered.
PROTECTION:
Sgt. John A. Meyer–Ranger II–Wentzville Police Dept.
Kurt Wagner–Rex–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Diablo, while assisting Federal Marshals on a search confronted and physically apprehended an armed suspected felon who was already wanted on federal murder charges and had already been charged with the murder of another police officer.
EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION:
* Edward Meyer–CONAN–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Conan was called upon to assist US Customs and ATF in the search of 2 40 feet trailers which were filled with supposedly "harmless" Russian army memorabilia. He detected several instances of explosive devices, including a live rocket shell.
October 8, 1995
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SUSPECT APPREHENSION:
Kevin Jacobs–Gable–St. Ann Police Dept.
Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
James Scott Prost–Kilo–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Todd Wilson–Apoll–St. Charles Police Dept.
* Kevin Melchior–Champ–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Champ apprehended a wanted burglary suspect who was thought to be armed after an extensive building search in an old warehouse with temperatures over 90 ° F. This is the third time that Champ, who was recently retired, has won the category.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION:
Donald Gross–Baron–Jerseyville Police Dept.
Kenneth Hotsenpiller–Magnum–Franklin Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Thomas Jost–Magnum–Florissant Police Dept.
Sgt. John A. Meyer–Ranger II–Wentzville Police Dept.
Rich Stevenson–Dax–Centralia Police Dept.
* Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
Bruno was honored for two controlled substance detections which involved hidden compartments in vans and the exterior of automobiles.
EVIDENCE DETECTION:
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
James Scott Prost–Kilo–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Michael Robertson–Duke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* John Undersinger–Major–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
After finding a hidden suspect in a basement, Major tracked the suspect’s route, finding a loaded weapon in a flower bed’s mulch. In another incident, Major located several weapons which were later tied to several armed robberies.
TRACKING:
Troy Eaton–Miko–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Ruth Zobrist–Randy –Madison Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
* James Scott Prost–KILO–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Kilo, in a very busy year, was nominated for 6 incidents of tracking fleeing suspects over alleyways, through vacant lots, through houses and even in crawl spaces.
EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION:
* Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Conan again receives this award for the detection of firearms. This is the second year that he has won this category.
PROTECTION:
Daniel McKinney–Diablo–Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
Michael Robertson–Duke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Ruth Zobrist–Randy –Madison Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
*Rich Stevenson–Dax–Centralia Police Dept.
Dax’s intervention in a potentially volatile situation served to protect his handler, other officers and bystanders. He clearly discriminated between the suspect and all others.
October 6, 1996
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SUSPECT APPREHENSION
Michael K. Robertson–Duke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Deputy Ruth Zobrist–Ringo–Madison County Sheriff’s Dept.
James Scott Prost–Kilo–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Robert C. McWilliams–Arco–St. Charles Police Dept.
Terence C. Miller–Dino–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Sgt. Robert M. Rinck –ANDY –Berkley Police Dept.
Andy twice physically apprehended a multiple rape suspect who continued to punch, kick, and choke him to get away.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Kurt Wagner–Rex–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Kevin Jacobs–Gable––St. Ann Police Dept.
Michael Edwards–Flix–Ferguson Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
* Marc McEneny –SHADOW –Arnold City Police Dept.
Shadow has had multiple narcotic detections with a combined "street value" of almost 1/4 of one million dollars and a total of 88 resulting arrest to his credit.
EVIDENCE DETECTION
James Scott Prost–Kilo–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Michael J. Hoguet– K.C.–Fairview Heights Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
Troy Eaton–Miko–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Catherine Dennis –Cello –St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Following an armed robbery by 4 suspects, Cello was called in to help locate evidence. He located the 2 guns used in the robbery and several items of the victims’personal property which tied the suspects to the crime.
TRACKING
John Undersinger – Blix – St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
James Scott Prost – Kilo – St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Kenneth Hotsenpiller–Magnum–Franklin Co. Sheriff's Dept
Rich Stevenson–Dax–Centralia Police Dept.
* Frank Moore – Darby – Caseyville Police Dept.
Darby was called in to track a fleeing suspect after a car chase. He tracked the suspect through thick brush, to a barn, over an asphalt road, through a creek bed, and into an open field where he was apprehended.
PROTECTION
James Scott Prost–Kilo–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Peter St. James–Sirk–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Frank Moore–Darby–Caseyville Police Dept.
Deputy Ruth Zobrist–Randy–Madison County Sheriff’s Dept.
* Joseph Dobbs – Ceasar – St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Ceasar was called to a scene where a threatening crowd of about 100 people had surrounded Metropolitan Officers. Ceasar approached the crowd, on lead, and barking causing the crowd to disperse.
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SUSPECT APPREHENSION
Michael k. Robertson–Duke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Rich Stevenson–Dax–Centralia Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
John Undersinger–Blix–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept
Joseph Dobbs–Ceasar–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Conan apprehended a suspected felon who was wanted in a sex offense case. The suspect was thought to be hiding in a house. A building search turned up an unrelated person. The search began again and after indicating at the same spot in the ceiling, his handler led him away, but Conan insisted. A closer search of the space above the ceiling, revealed the wanted suspect who was hiding in a roll of attic insulation.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Marc Mceneny–Shadow–Arnold City Police Dept.
Frank Moore–Darby–Caseyville Police Dept.
Michael Edwards–Flik–Ferguson Police Dept.
Michael McColl–Bruno–Eureka Police Dept.
Michael K. Robertson–Duke–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
John Undersinger–Blix–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept
* Robert McWilliams–Arco–St. Charles Police Dept.
Arco and his handler were called to supermarket to conduct a drug search of a minivan of some suspicious subjects. After searching the vehicle, Arco did not indicate the presence of illegal controlled substances. He was then "freed" by his handler to relax while he and other officers searched further. His handler was told that Arco was indicating a find on another unsuspecting car parked a short distance from the suspect minivan. A search of this car revealed 3 waterproof bags with marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, morphine, LSD, drug paraphernalia, various automatic weapons, and $20,000 cash. Thus ending the careers of two major drug dealers.
EVIDENCE DETECTION
Michael Edwards–Flik–Ferguson Police Dept.
Joseph Dobbs–Ceasar–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* Robert Young–Dyk–Monroe Co. Sheriff's Dept.
In the wee hours of a summer's morning, Dyk was called to a rape crime scene at a county fairground. After searching the large area for close to one hour, he indicated a find. He had discovered a man's wallet and comb; other articles of clothing were found nearby. The wallet tuned out to that of the suspect's who was arrested a few hours later by officers accompanied by Dyk.
TRACKING
John Undersinger–Blix–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Raymond Burris–Pery–Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept.
* Michael Edwards–Flik–Ferguson Police Dept.
Flik was nominated for two instances involving tracking. In both cases he tracked fleeing felons: an armed robbery suspect and a burglary suspect. In one case he tracked in a residential area, through backyards to the suspect and located evidence related to the crime. In the other instance, Flik tracked through woods, open fields, and gardens in order to find his suspect. The two instances show his versatility and persitance.
EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DETECTION
* Edward Meyer–Conan–St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Conan was called to scene of an explosion in a residential area by the Bomb and Arson Squad. Through his explosives training, he located pieces of broken glass, parts of the explosive device and located the point of detonation of the device; all of which lead to a successful closing of the case.
[* Denotes the Winners of each category.] SUSPECT APPREHENSION MICHAEL HOGUET "K.C." Fairview Heights. Police Dept. MICHAEL F. McCOLL "AUR" Eureka Police Dept. JOHN UNDERSINGER "BLIX" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. MICHAEL PERKINS "RICK" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. MARC McENENY "SHADOW" Arnold City Police Dept.
*TIMOTHY A. WANDLING "BUOY
Buoy had two Suspect Apprehensions. His first was a known felon who had eluded offcers on other occasions. The second was an armed suspect and involved a search of and location in a dark, unfinished attic which had been used to gain access into another apartment. This suspect possessed both firearms and drugs.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
DANIEL HIGGINS "REBEL" St. Johns Police Dept.
RICH STEVENSON "DAX" Centralia Police Dept.
JOSEPH DOBBS "CEASAR" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
CATHERINE DENNIS "CELLO" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
RUTH ZOBRIST "RINGO" Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept.
TIMOTHY A. WANDLING "BUOY" St. Charles Police Dept.
ROBERT C. McWILLIAMS "ARCO" St. Charles Police Dept.
* MARC McENENY "SHADOW" Arnold City Police Dept.
Shadow had 7 Controlled Substance Detections with over $ 90,000 of drugs and money discovered and which lead to the confiscation of property worth $ 20,000. His finds included a variety of drugs (marijuana, methaphetamines, and opium) in a wide variety of settings, and various amounts.
EVIDENCE DETECTION
DANIEL HIGGINS "REBEL" St. Johns Police Dept.
* CATHERINE DENNIS "CELLO" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Cello searched for and discovered a discarded, loaded weapon from a suspect who had fired on other officers and fled. The discovery of the weapon allowed for the suspect to be charge for the Assault.
TRACKING
CATHERINE DENNIS "CELLO" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
DANIEL HIGGINS "REBEL" St. Johns Police Dept.
JOHN UNDERSINGER "BLIX" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
KEVIN QUINLISK "DERIK" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
*MARC McENENY "SHADOW" Arnold City Police Dept.
Shadow was called upon to locate an older man with physical disabilities who had wandered off in a nature park on a 95 ° day with storms approaching. He tracked through the vegetation over 1/4 of a mile to find the missing subject.
PROTECTION
OVIE FRANKS "RINGO" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
* MICHAEL ROBERTSON "DUKE" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
In pursuit of an armed car jacker, Officer Robertson, after being injured by the suspect, took up the chase again. When the suspect attempted to flee the car, Duke was sent using the automatic door activation system. Duke stopped the fleeing suspect by grabbing his leg and taking him down to the ground. When the Officer reached the vehicle, a two-year old abduction victim was recovered, unharmed.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
* JOSEPH DOBBS "CEASAR" St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Ceasar is certified as a Cadaver Search & Rescue dog. He was called upon to find a suspected murder victim who was supposably in one of several warehouses in an industrial complex. He located the victim under sets of fallen lockers on one building's second story. While the victim was still alive, at the time of the find, he did not recover and died of his wounds.
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[** Denotes the Winners of each category.] 1. SUSPECT APPREHENSION Catherine Dennis "Cello"
Michael Perkins "Rick"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Ovie Franks "Ringo"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Peter St.James "Ciro"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Edward Meyer "Nando"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
**Carol Seithel "Bacchaus"
Bacchaus received this award based on two apprehensions involving a chase and building search. In one incident, the fleeing suspect was armed and fought with the canine.
2. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Michael Perkins "Rick"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Dave DeGonia "Reno"
Kirkwood P.D.Chris Modrusic "Cir"
Pontoon Beach P.D.David Whitecotton "Nico"
St. Louis Airport P.D.
**Marc McEneny "Shadow"
In the past year, Shadow was used a total of 61 times for controlled substance detection. His handler detailed 14 of these cases in his nomination of his K-9 partner. The examples included various drugs, of varying amounts, as well as drug related money.
3. EVIDENCE DETECTION
Michael Perkins "Rick"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Rich Stevenson "Dax"
Centralia P.D.
**Michael Robertson "Max"
Max has won this category for his work during an area search, in which he located a weapon which had been discarded by a suspect.
4. TRACKING
John Undersinger "Blix"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Rich Stevenson "Dax"
Centralia P.D.Daniel Higgins "Rebel"
St. Johns P.D.Greg Casem "Flik"
Ferguson P.D.**Michael Perkins "Rick"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Rick was called on to track a fleeing suspect who had abandoned his auto. His track which exceeded one mile, following a rain storm, went across grass, a creek, a wooded area, a subdivision, and into a cemetery where the suspect was discovered and arrested.
5. PROTECTION
Michael McColl "Aur"
Eureka P.D.
**Daniel Higgins "Rebel"
Rebel was nominated based on three incidents which involved the defense of his handler, the defense of another officer who was being assaulted, and in defense of his handler and himself during an incident involving several fighting suspects.
6. SEARCH AND RESCUE
**Peg Shannon "Cody"
**Glenn Craig "Casey"
Warren Co. Ambulance Dist.Cody and Casey were nominated together as a team. They were called upon to search for a 22 month old who had been missing for over 6 hours. Working together, he was promptly located, examined by the trained handlers, and safely returned to his mother.
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the Winners of each category]
1. SUSPECT APPREHENSION
Greg Casem "Flik" Ferguson P.D.
Michael Kennedy "Damon" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Chris Modrusic "Cir" Pontoon Beach P.D.
Michael Robertson “Max” St.
Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Sgt. Fred Scholl "Dax" Illinois State Police
** Michael Perkins Rick St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Rick had three very successful and
difficult apprehensions of suspects. In
all three cases, exhibited extraordinary control and dedication, despite being
kicked and hit in all three situations.
2. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Dave DeGonia Reno Kirkwood P.D.
Michael F. McColl "Aur" Eureka P.D.
Marc McEneny “Shadow” Arnold P.D.
Michael Perkins Rick St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
John Undersinger "Blix" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
David Whitecotton Nico St. Louis Airport P.D.
**Sgt. Fred Scholl "Dax" Illinois State Police
Dax was selected for this award based on an incident with an on-going
case. He showed considerable training
and persistence in this detection case.
3. EVIDENCE DETECTION
Greg Casem Flik Ferguson
P.D.
Dave DeGonia Reno Kirkwood P.D.
Michael Perkins Rick St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
** John
Undersinger Blix St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Blix was selected for two excellent
situations in which he detected firearms and other evidence under very
difficult and taxing conditions.
4. TRACKING
Sgt. Catherine Dennis Cello St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Peter St. James Ciro St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Carol Seithel Bacchaus St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
**Michael Robertson Max St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Max earned this award for tracking a fleeing suspect on night through
alleys, across yards, and to a burned out house where he located the suspect
hiding in the ceiling rafters.
5. PROTECTION
**Sgt. Daniel Higgins Rebel St. Johns P.D.
Rebel earned this award for the
second year in a row for two incidents in which he defended his handler from an
attacker and for defending another officer in a hostile crowd situation.
6. SEARCH AND RESCUE
**Pat Horn Jetta MO Region C Rescue Team
**Glenn Craig Casey MO Region C Rescue Team
The team of Jetta and Casey are being
awarded this honor for the work that they did in a situation involving the
recovery of human remains in a case that was several years old.
[** Denotes the Winners of each category] 1. SUSPECT APPREHENSION Michael Perkins "Rick" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D. Michael Robertson "Max" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D. Joseph P. Dobbs "Indoe" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D. Dave DeGonia "Reno" Kirkwood P.D. ** Sgt. Daniel Higgins "Rebel"
Rebel apprehended suspects on two occassions who were attempting to flee officers. Both suspects attempted to avoid apprehension by hitting and kicking Rebel, but to no avail.
2. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Michael Perkins "Rick" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Marc McEneny "Shadow" Arnold P.D.
Dep. Steve Bergner "Jerry Lee" Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Sgt. Fred Scholl "Dax" Illinois State Police
**Det. Mark Cox "Ceazar" St. Louis County P.D.
During this past year, Ceazar reponded to 229 requests for his services. His excellent work resulted in 117 federal prosecutions and yielded discovery of nearly $900, 000 worth of drugs and over $1,500,000 in drug related currency.
3. EVIDENCE DETECTION
Michael Perkins "Rick" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
John Undersinger "Blix" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
** Michael Roth "Bak" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Bak was nominated for his work in a hostage/bank robbery case. His search of two suspected vehicles yielded multiple pieces of evidence which allowed the FBI to issue felony warrants against two suspects in this case, as well as two previous cases.
4. TRACKING
Marc McEneny "Shadow" Arnold P.D.
Chris Modrusic "Cir" Pontoon Beach P.D.
Michael Robertson "Max" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Carol Seithel "Bacchaus" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
** Peter St. James Ciro St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Ciro was called upon to track a suspect who had assaulted and robbed an elderly couple on Christmas Eve. The track was over ice and snow in bitterly cold weather. The suspect was tracked to a house where he gave up before Ciro was released.
5. PROTECTION
Sgt. Daniel Higgins "Rebel" St. Johns P.D.
Chris Modrusic "Cir" Pontoon Beach P.D.
** Carol Seithel "Bacchaus" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Bacchaus was called upon to search for and apprehend a suspect whom was under the influence of drugs. He had threatened both civilians and officers with a weapon. His work prevented injury to all those involved.
[** Denotes the Winners of each category]
1. SUSPECT APPREHENSION
Dep. Raymond Burris & "Pery" Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept.
** Michael Robertson & "Max"
St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Max was called upon to apprehend a fleeing suspect who had an existing felony warrant and who had struggled with another officer who had attempted to arrest him. Max entered a vacant house and engaged the suspect. The suspect struggled with Max and attempted to choke him by lifting him into the air at which time Max gripped the suspect in the face, causing the suspect to let go and be arrested by an officer.
2. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DETECTION
Sgt. Daniel Higgins & "Fly" St. Johns P.D.
Brian Hale & "Paco" Hazelwood P.D.
John Undersinger & "Blix" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Det. Karen Berra & "Allan" St. Louis County P.D.
P.O.Michael Perkins & "Rick" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
John Hallquist & "Bart" St. Louis County P.D.
**Det. Mark Cox "Ceazar" St. Louis County P.D.
Ceazar has won this honor for the second year in a row. This past year he responded to 215 requests by local law enforcement agencies, the FBI, DEA, US Customs, US Postal Inspection Service, and ATF. His numerous searches yielded $488,720 in illegal drugs and he located $1,114,155 in drug tainted US Currency. His finds included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
3. EVIDENCE DETECTION
P.O.Michael Perkins & "Rick" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Dep. Raymond Burris & "Pery" Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept.
P.O. Carol Seithel & "Bacchaus" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
** Bill Albright & "Cinder" Missouri Region "C" Tech. Rescue
Team - K-9 Division
In an unusual use of a Search and Rescue dog, Cinder at the request of the FBI was brought in to search for evidence in a local serial killer case. Cinder indicated the presence of blood and other bodily fluids in the home of the suspect on surfaces that had been cleaned and even covered by new carpeting. All her finds were seized and placed into evidence.
4. TRACKING
P.O. Michael Robertson & "Max" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
John Undersinger & "Blix" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.
Michael McColl & "Aur" Eureka P.D.
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Greg Casem & "Flik" Ferguson P.D.Flik was called in to search for a fleeing robbery suspect in an area in which previous robberies had been reported. Flik took scent at the location that the suspect was last seen. He tracked over pavement, through a thickly wooded area, and across several backyards. He stopped at the rear door of a house and indicated the suspect was inside. The suspect was arrested and evidence of that robbery was recovered. Flik's actions were essential, since the suspect had covered his face the victim could not have made an identification.
5. PROTECTION
Dave DeGonia & "Reno" Kirkwood P.D.
Michael McColl & "Aur" Eureka P.D.
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Carol Seithel "Bacchaus" St. Louis Metropolitan P.D.Bacchaus for the second year has taken honors in this category. Bacchaus was called upon to track and find an armed burglary suspect. After an extensive search, he indicated a house, entered it, located and engaged the suspect. The suspect resisted arrest and was swinging a pole at the officers when Bacchaus readjusted his hold from the leg to the suspect's arm to stop injury to the arresting officers. The suspect was then placed in handcuffs while still trying to struggle with the officers.
5. SEARCH AND RESCUE
** Keli Horn & " Sabra" Missouri Region "C" Tech. Rescue
Team - K-9 Division
Sabra was called upon to search for a person who had been missing for 5 days. Local authorities had previously unsuccessfully search the area for this individual. Sabra located the body of the victim in a heavily wooded area, an apparent suicide.
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