NBSTC

2017 - 2018

Winter/Spring Edition

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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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