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St. Clair, Michigan

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WRITTEN and HOSTED by COMMANDER RONALD F. BODEN
ST. CLAIR POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE POLICE

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INDEX: 

• ABOUT Chief of Police Donald R. Barnum 
• ABOUT Commander Ronald F. Boden 
• AWARDS:  St. Clair Police Reserves presented with NRLO Awards and with special shadow box awards designed and presented by Commander Boden and Chief of Police Donald Barnum
  • October 23, 2004, Fall Dinner and Awards ceremony 
  • May 26, 2005, Awards Ceremony held at the St. Clair Police Reserve hall
  • NEW - James "Red" Fraser presented with special service plaque by St. Clair Reserve.
• NEW - Lee A. Flemming promoted to Captain. See the presentation of his new Captain Bars and presentation of NRLO's 2008 Merit Service Award.
• NEW - St. Clair Mayor Bill Cedar, Jr. presents "Certificates of Appreciation" to retiring Reserves. A combined total of 207 years of volunteer service was honored by the Council.
• CHAIN OF COMMAND  
• FYI BOARD from Commander Boden and Chief Barnum - St. Clair's Police Chaplain diverted to Houston to aid with Hurricane Katrina evacuees from new Orleans.
• HISTORY of the St. Clair Police Reserve
• K-9 Officer Sergeant Sue Westrick - Officer Susan Westrick was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Administrative Assistant to the Commander. She has two Bloodhounds and has recently acquired a German Shepherd to train as a cadaver dog.  (For a complete bio on Sergeant Westrick, click here)
• MEMBERS:   Past Members in Good Standing (Under Construction) and  Deceased Members (under construction)
• NRLO's "Distinguished Public Service" Award to Chief of Police Donald Barnum 
• PHOTO GALLERY of the St. Clair Police Reserve (including Memorial Day 2005 photos and Spring 2005 Traffic Management Training Photos)
• SPECIAL LINKS from Commander Boden and Chief of Police Barnum.
• MDA Drive "Lockup" Day, February 7, 2007 - Over $15,000.00 was raised for local patients and their families.  50 "Jail Birds" were arrested. Read the "thank you" from the MDA.

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St. Clair Police Reserve Department
Chain of Command

Commander
Ronald F. Boden

Deputy Commander
Captain Lee A. Flemming

Administrative Assistant to Commander
Sergeant Susan Westrick
(See note 1 below)

(Platoon 1) Sergeant Jay Wetzel
Corporal Steve Stockwell (See note 2 below)
Patrol Officer Kyle Stowell

(Platoon 2) Sergeant Charles Davidson
Corporal D. Kent Bacon
Patrol Officer James (Red) Fraser
Patrol Officer Richard Schwartz

Leadership of the St. Clair Police Reserve (left to right):
 Administrative Assistant to Commander, Sergeant Susan Westrick; Commander Ronald F. Boden; Chief of Police Donald R. Barnum; Deputy Commander, Captain Lee A. Flemming.

Notes:

1. Sergeant Susan Westrick is a graduate of the Oakland Reserve Police Academy in Rochester Hills. (See photograph below)
2. Officer Stockwell has been awarded an associates degree in "Criminal Justice Law Enforcement" from St. Clair Community College.  Officer Stockwell graduated from the Macomb County Police Academy, May 19, 2006.

Susan Westrick's graduation from the Police Reserve Academy. Pictured at left is Commander Ronald F. Boden and pictured at right is Chief of Police Donald R. Barnum.  For more information on Sergeant Westrick, click here.

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FYI Board

Updates and Information from Reserve Commander Boden
and Chief of Police Barnum

The following message submitted by Commander Ronald Boden

- Hurricane Katrina -
St. Clair's Police Chaplain Reverend Glenn Stone Diverted to Houston

..."Chaplain Stone's services to the community as a Chaplain has been a great aid to Chief Barnum for counseling the Department's Officers.  Counseling is a specialized career that has become paramount with today's Police Service." ...... "Keep in mind that the Officers he is counseling have been working around the clock and are burned out or near."

Chief of Police Donald Barnum has provided a message pertaining to the St. Clair Police Department's Police Chaplain Reverend Glenn Stone.  Chaplain Stone is the local Pastor of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church.  He joined the S.C.P.D. two years ago.  For a bio on Chaplain Stone, contact Chief Barnum.

Chaplain Stone's services to the community as a Chaplain has been a great aid to Chief Barnum for counseling the Department's Officers.  Counseling is a specialized career that has become paramount with today's Police Services.

This is a picture taken during offshore boat races. (Left to right): Sergeant Mark Blake, Chaplain Glenn Stone, and Chief of Police Donald R. Barnum.  (PHOTO CREDIT - COMMANDER RONALD BODEN)

The following text is provided by Chief Barnum detailing the preparation that is required to support our Chaplain for the Katrina assignment.

FROM CHIEF BARNUM
FYI      
Re:  Police Chaplain Glenn Stone who was diverted to Houston to counsel Houston Officers dealing with New Orleans evacuees.

"Chaplain Stone was vacationing in the western states.  He was contacted by the ICPC (International Conference of the Police Chaplains), and he received his OK's from the Bishop and from me, Chief Barnum.  He volunteered his services and was diverted to Houston where he served.  Keep in mind that the Officers he counseled were working around the clock and were burned out or near." (Web Site of the ICPC:  www.icpc4cops.org).

He drove his trailer from kansas and arrived in Houston on the afternoon of 9/7/2005.  I mailed a box containing his uniform, polo shirts, ID, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer (8 bottles), masks, 8 hardcover Common Prayer books, boots, two spare cell phone batteries, notebooks, pens, socks, gold sticky badges for the kids, etc.  I Fed Ex'ed it overnight, and he received it the following day.

I told the Council that he was there and how it came to be mentioning that he was the only representative from the county/state from the chaplaincy and that we were proud to have him there representing the City of St. Clair.

"Chaplain Stone is honored to be servicing in this crucial supporting role of counseling First Responders, Police, Fire , and the Public."

Chaplain Stone reported that they already had a murder, a child sexually assaulted in the bathroom, and a man in the women's shower - just for starters.

There were around 60,000 in the Astrodome and expected upwards of around 250,000 eventually.  When he sends along pictures, I will forward them on to you.

Donald R. Barnum, Chief of Police, City of St. Clair, MI

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Lee A. Flemming Promoted to Captain
of the St. Clair Police Reserve

Captain Flemming also receives NRLO's "2008 Merit Service Award"

Written by Commander Ronald F. Boden

March 27, 2008:  It was a great and festive evening with the promotion of Reserve Lieutenant Lee A. Flemming to "Reserve Captain" of the St. Clair Police Reserve Unit. He was also titled "Deputy Commander."  His first awareness of the advancement was when he stood at the front of the hall waiting to promote a fellow Officer (or so he thought).  When Sergeant Westrick read the NRLO presentation letter and certificate for the "2008 Merit Service Award" with his name and his new title, he was still in disbelief.  After Sergeant Westrick and I finished putting on his Captain's Bars, he knew it was truely his promotion celebration.

Photo above-right: Sergeant Susan Westrick and Commander Boden completed removing Lieutenant "Butter Bars" and finished putting on Flemming's Captain Bars.  (ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY COMMANDER RONALD F. BODEN, ST. CLAIR POLICE RESERVE)

Photo left: Sergeant Sue Westrick rading letter and certificate from NRLO. 

Photo right:  Captain Flemming displaying the Certificate of promotion.

Captain Flemming has performed his duties and served his community exceptionally well in a professional manner.  His leadership and Supervisory qualities inspire his fellow Reserves.  Congratulations, Captain Flemming.

Photo left:  Meet St. Clair Police Reserve Deputy Commander, Captain Lee A. Flemming.  Congratulations, Captain Flemming. The NRLO "2008 Merit Service Award" certificate read:  "In recognition of outstanding contributions to the cause of Reserve Law Enforcement and for attaining promotion to Captain within the ranks of the St. Clair Police Department Reserve Division, and for Service to Community and to Country." 

Photo right:  Some of the Officers at the meeting are left to right: James (Red) Fraser, in his 80's; Corporal D. Kent Bacon; Sergeant Charles Davidson, in his 70's; Officer Rick Schwartz; and Sergeant Jay Wetzel.

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Certificates of Appreciation Presented
By Mayor Bill Cedar, Jr. to Retiring
St. Clair Police Reserves

A combined total of 207 years of volunteer service
by six retiring Officers was honored by the St. Clair City Council. 

April, 2008 - At a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Certificates of Appreciation were presented by St. Clair Mayor Bill Cedar, Jr. to six retiring Reserve Officers of the St. Clair Police Department.  A combined total of 207 years of volunteer service was honored by the Council.

The six Officers are the last of St. Clair's "Special Police."  The six are Commander Ronald F. Boden; Deputy Commander, Captain Lee A. Flemming; Sergeant Kenneth Brinker (Platoon 1); Corporal D. Kent Bacon; Patrol Officer James (Red) Fraser; and Patrol Officer Richard Schwartz.  Commander Boden and Captain Flemming will remain with the Department serving as consultants to the City Superintendent Scott Adkins.   The remainder of St. Clair's volunteer Officers came into the Department as "Reserves."

Photo Right:  Deputy Commander, Captain Lee A. Flemming being presented his retirement "Certificate of Appreciation" by St. Clair Mayor Bill Cedar, Jr.  Looking on at right is Chief of Police Donald R. Barnum. Captain Flemming and Commander Boden will remain with the Department as consultants to the City Superintendent Scott Adkins.

Commander Boden said in a recent interview, "It has given us great pleasure and satisfaction to have served our community in an organization steeped in a heritage of service to the citizens of St. Clair since it's inception in 1946, 62 years ago.  The organization was initially referred to as the 'St. Clair Special Police,' It has gone through many changes as Law Enforcement needs dictated.  More recently our name was changed to the 'St. Clair Police Reserve.'  We implemented many new policies to align with the Police Department's regulations and formulated an aggressive training plan.  Our mission has always been to support the Department.  As Commander of the Police Reserve, I express sincere gratitude to the Officers for their giving of 'Premium Family Time' to support our community in a society that places many demands on scarce little time.  We all would like to express a heart-felt thank you for the opportunity to serve our community." 

Congratulations, retirees. You are indeed great examples of "Ultimate Volunteers." NRLO and its Members salute you on a job well done. 

Photo Above (left to right): Retirees: Commander Ronald F. Boden, Deputy Commander Captain Lee A. Flemming, Corporal D. Kent Bacon, Officer Richard Schwartz, Officer James (Red) Fraser, Sergeant Kenneth Brinker, and Certified Patrol Officer Corporal Steve Stockwell (not retiring) at the entrance to City Hall on the evening of the presentation of the City Council's Appreciation Certificates.
(Note: Commander Boden and Captain Flemming will remain with the Department as consultants
to the St. Clair City Supervisor Scott Adkins.)

Photo Left:  Showing off the retirement Certificates of Appreciation from the St. Clair City Council are (left to right) - Sergeant Charles Davidson,  Sergeant Kenneth Brinker, Commander Ronald F. Boden, Deputy Commander Captain Lee A. Flemming, Corporal Steve Stockwell, Sergeant Jay Wetzel, Corporal D. Kent Bacon, Patrol Officer Richard Schwartz, and Patrol Officer James (Red) Fraser.

Photo Right:  Commander Ronald F. Boden (right) and Deputy Commander, Captain Lee A. Flemming will remain with the St. Clair Police Reserves as consultants to the City Superintendent Scott Adkins. 

NOTE:  Not present at the ceremony was Administrative Assistant to Commander,
Sergeant Susan Westrick. 

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Muscular Dystrophy Association "Lock-Up"
February 7, 2007

Below is the press release for the Muscular Dystrophy Association "Lock-Up" on February 7, 2007, from District Director Michelle Hall.  Thanks is given to the St. Clair business citizens and employees of the St. Clair Police Department for their contributions.  Credit was given to the St. Clair Police Reserve for the "hazardous" task of transporting the "Jail Birds."  As depicted by the photographs below, fun was had by all for this very important and successful fund raising for the MDA..  Over $15,000.00 was raised for local patients and their families.  50 "Jail Birds" were arrested. 

Lieutenant Flemming wasn't able to be present so his father-in-law served in his place.  Sergeant Brinker was on standby for backup or relief.  Commander Boden also participated in transport as seen the photos below. (Photographs provided by the St. Clair Police Reserve)

Murphy Inn - Lock-up Headquarters and detention center where the "Jail Birds" were taken and detained.

Commander Ronald F. Boden collected and returned the "bailed-out Birds." 
The Ford Expedition driven by Commander Boden is owned and provided by Mr. Steve Grates, General Manager of Bill MacDonald Ford,
St. Clair, MI.  Commander Boden wishes to extend a "special thanks" to Mr. Grates for providing his family vehicle to support the effort of the
MDA "Lock Up" and for contributing in a
personal way to the success of the day.
 

One of the "Jail Birds," Don Chutas from Cargill Salt.  Don was one of the top bail raisers ($1,600).

The "interrogation" room at the Murphy Inn. MDA Director Michelle Hall on left interrogates one of the fifty  "Jail Birds" who gave a total of $15,000.00 to the MDA "Lock-Up" event.

Upon running out of "Jail Birds" the MDA Director Michelle Hall on right and Administrative Assistant Kim Creamer were locked up.

MDA Director Michelle Hall became unruly, and Commander Boden was forced to book her and detain her for pending "trial date."

 MDA Thanks the St. Clair Community
Contacts:  Michelle Hall, District Director at MDA
Kimberly A. Creamer, Administrative Assistant
Muscular Dystrophy Association
8341 Office Park Dr., Suite D, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 866-9004 OFFICE    (810) 866-9018 FAX

As the District Director for the Mid-Eastern MI Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, I (Michelle Hall) would like to send heartfelt thanks to the St. Clair community and to everyone who supported our 2007 Lock-Up.  It was a spectacular day, as we raised over $15,000 for our local patients and their families.

The Mid-Eastern MI Chapter of the MDA covers the counties of Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola.  Your support enables us to continue to offer the most comprehensive patient services to our local families.  These services include:  a week-long summer camp session for children ages 6-21 at Bear Lake Camp or Camp Cavelle, support groups, MDA clinic at McLaren Regional Medical Center, flu shots, and assistance in funding toward the purchase and repair of leg braces and wheelchairs.

Special "Thanks" to Top Fundraisers:

TOP BAIL RAISERS: Don Chutas - $1,600 and Marty Zoble - $1,045, both from Cargill Salt
Patricia Dooley from Mother Hen Pet Sitting - $650
Linda Austin from East China School District - $670
Scott Adkins from City of St. Clair - $670
Don Gotham from First United Methodist Church - $700
Jennifer Burlingame from Pine River Plastics - $893

Also, a very special "thank you" to MURPHY INN for housing our jail.  Our hard working "Jail Birds" were fed by Murphy Inn and Pizza Boy.

Many thanks goes to the St. Clair Police Reserve who helped in driving our Jail Birds.

We would also like to thank Intouch Communications for donating phones for the event.  Vehicles to transport the "Jail Birds" were donated by Bill MacDonald Ford, St. Clair Crysler Jeep, and St. Clair Chevy.

MDA appreciates the generosity that the St. Clair Community has shown.  Each individual should be proud of the difference that they have made in the fight against neuromuscular disease.

Any recognition of this community event that you could give would be greatly appreciated!

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Past Members in Good Standing

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Deceased Members

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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