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I wanted to remind all parents and caregivers of some basic tips to help keep your children safe at Halloween.
1. Trick-or-Treat in your neighborhood.
2. Make sure older kids go out with friends.
3. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
4. Set a time limit for children to Trick-or-Treat.
5. Remind kids not to enter a strange house or car.
6. Wear white or reflective clothing.
7. Check out the candy when you get home.
Have a great Halloween!
Chief Dave Been
As mentioned in a previous release, a dark colored cat has eluded police. It is expected that a release is forthcoming listing the suspect as "Most Wanted."
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Week 13
This week we had three days of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), one day of Defensive Tactics, and a ride-along. Every week is getting better the closer we get to the end. We’re finally getting out of the classroom more and doing more practical things.
We started SFST class during the morning and while we were in class, the instructors had some people drinking at the other end of the building. After lunch, we tried out our testing skills on the drinkers. None of them were really torn down too bad, so we had fun trying to determine how drunk they really were.
DT has been about the same. It’s still a lot of fun and I still hurt every day when it’s over.
Friday evening we had our ride-along and each division got seven of us. The officer I rode with was real cool, so I had a good time.
Too bad we’re not doing that every week.
Casey
PC Power, a non-profit organization that rebuilds donated computers to give to needy kids, held its Fall Fundraiser and Community-Wide Computer Drop-Off Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the lot of Natural Evolution at 5719 East 13th Street. Volunteers were available to accept and unload donated computers. In addition to refurbishing computers, PC Power also strives to support responsible recycling of computers and electronics by educating the public about the hazards of e-waste and accepting obsolete electronics for recycling. Thanks to their recycling partner, Natural Evolution, none of the materials in donated computers go to landfills.
PC Power is asking for donations of Pentium II/Celeron-class or higher computers, whether they are working or not. Persons dropping off computers for recycling are encouraged to make a nominal cash donation to defray the costs associated with the recycling program. Retired Tulsa Police Officer Glenn DeWeese, the founder of PC Power, pointed out that residents of many communities are now required to pay substantial fees to dispose of their old computer equipment. The efforts of groups such as PC Power and Natural Evolution have helped Tulsans to avoid mandatory disposal fees. All proceeds will be used to support PC Power’s computer refurbishing program.
In December, PC Power will hold its fourth annual North Pole Computer Project. Police officers from Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Broken Arrow Police Department, and Sand Springs Police Department will deliver computers loaded with educational software during the week before Christmas. "Those computers are now being used by several hundred children," said DeWeese.
Since its inception in 2003, PC Power has distributed hundreds of computers to indigent children, at-risk children, and disabled adults throughout northeastern Oklahoma. In 2006 they will distribute more than 750 computers. In addition to the North Pole Computer Project, PC Power provides computers to children at four local schools, families in Habitat for Humanity homes, computer labs in the community and disabled individuals. Those computers, along with several 1000 others that have been recycled represent a significant amount of dangerous materials that were diverted from Oklahoma landfills. According to DeWeese, the average computer monitor can contain up to five pounds of lead. He estimates that PC Power’s refurbishing and recycling programs have prevented more than four tons of lead and other metals from going to the landfill.
Complete details about the organization can be found at www.tulsapcpower.org
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The Tulsa Police Department announces that a podcast is now available at the Tulsa Police website (www.tulsapolice.org). The podcast is available for mobile devices and for playback on personal computers.
The radio style show will be updated monthly and will discuss a number of topics from recruiting to personal safety.
The Tulsa Police Department is one of the first police departments in the United States to use a podcast as a communication medium. According to Captain Travis Yates, "It is our goal to use various communication methods in an effort to get our message to the public. By informing the public on issues such as crime prevention and department programs we will only improve our efficiency in serving the community."
On October 25, 2006 at 2:30 PM, the Tulsa Police Department will present Mr. Kurt Bickle the Department’s Citizen Appreciation Award for his involvement with the Serial Rapists Task Force that resulted in the arrest of the suspect.
Mr. Bickle was instrumental in using his talents in mapping, charting and organizing files to assist in the investigations. Mr. Bickle took an immediate interest and practically became an investigator spending an untold amount of time assisting in the investigation. Sgt. Gary Stansill stated “In thirty-two years I have never witnessed a greater effort by a civilian then what Kurt Bickle did in an historical investigation by the Tulsa Police Department.”
Update:
Here are some photos from the Award Ceremony.
Thank You for your service Mr. Bickle.
½ way....
We’re halfway finished and there are a lot of short holiday weeks left in the schedule. This week wasn’t too bad. We had two written tests, the second physical fitness assessment, and some classroom/practical exercises over dealing with the mentally ill.
The fitness test went really well - everybody improved by quite a bit. My run improved, but had it gotten any slower they would have called it walking. The classroom has been about the same, but the classes are starting to get more interesting. We did have two full days of dealing with the mentally ill. It was good and all, but that’s a long time to spend on the same subject.
This week should be pretty good, mostly because on Friday we have a ride-along with a field unit. I think we're going out on evening shift, but I'm not sure.
Oh, Defensive Tactics (DT). Right now I think we’ve got three people on injured reserve, but nothing too serious as far as I know. I’m having fun when we’re out there and I'm learning a lot, but I keep thinking that I’ll quit hurting after these DT days and that’s not happening.
Casey
Name: Deborah Joan Patterson
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 47
DOB: 11-11-1958
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 140
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
TPD#: 113552
Deborah Joan Patterson is wanted on felony warrant CF06458 for failure to appear on charges of unlawful possession of controlled drugs, driving under suspension and no insurance.
On Wednesday 10-4-06 Homicide Detectives requested the Special Operations Team (SOT) to serve 7 high risk search warrants on Saturday 10-7-06. Detectives compiled a detailed history of information in regards to a street gang called “G-Unit”, who’s members and associates are suspected in several shootings, homicides, and other violent crimes. Three of the individuals targeted have made threats, which are documented, on Police Officers lives. One of the locations to be searched was barred and another had a chain link fence surrounding the grounds with barbed or razor wire on top of the fence. Based on the information developed by investigators all of the targeted individuals were believed to have violent tendencies and be armed. Further information developed led investigators to believe there were at least 2 AK-47 assault rifles being maintained and passed around between these 7 G-Unit gang members and/or associates.
Homicide requested that three of the seven search warrants be executed at the same time. Due to limited manpower within SOT and for officer safety purposes it was determined to request Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office SWAT for assistance.
A general plan was devised to split SOT into two teams and use TCSO SWAT in order to serve three search warrants simultaneously as requested. The remainder of the warrants was to be divided between the three teams.
The Warrants were served at three of the addresses at approximately the same time (0615-18 hours). While warrants were being served at these three locations surveillance teams were watching the remaining four addresses. When tactical teams had their locations secured they called in the surveillance/search team for that address and turned it over to them.
Once a location was secured the tactical team returned to the command post, reconfigured, briefed the next location, and then served the warrant. Contingencies were in place for barricades, shots fired, officer/citizen down, etc.
After all warrants were served and the residences were in control of the search teams, all SOT and TCSO SWAT members returned to the academy for a de-brief of the operation.
This operation could not have been as successful without the participation and coordination of the listed units. The teamwork shown was very impressive.
On Saturday October 7th at 2330 hours, the Special Operations Team (SOT) responded to a suicidal man threatening to jump off a highway bridge with an approx. 90 foot drop below.
Patrol officers had blocked off the highway and established communiations with the despondent man. After approx. 2 hours, SOT was called. Negotiator David Rey, along with Tyronne Lynn, spoke to the man for approx. 4 hours in an attempt to safely get him away from the edge. SOT tactical officers worked closely with the negotiators to safely resolve this situation. After the man gave up, he was transported to TCBH for some mental health care.
11th week
This week went better. We didn’t really get in trouble and the schedule was pretty smooth. We had some report writing classes, a geography drive around, a couple of miscellaneous classes and a full day of Defensive Tactics.
The jury was still out last week about how physical those days were going to be, but now we know - it’s physical. The DT days are a lot of fun so far. We don’t have to wear our APO uniforms and we get to beat on each other, what a deal.
We’ve got two tests this week, Monday and Tuesday afternoon. One’s a normal academy exam and the other one is over geography. I think everybody will do fine.
Since the academy’s started, I haven’t been doing any flying at the Guard with the schedule the way it is. I had my first flight in 79 days on Saturday and no one got hurt - that’s good…
Casey
Week 10
We were consistent this week. We showed up five days and got in trouble all five days.
We’ve not been screwing up too bad as a group, but if one or two of us hiccups, we all pay for it. Typically, we’ve been irritating the staff in the mornings, so we start the day soaking with sweat. By the time I started shooting on Tuesday, I was dripping sweat from the bill of my ball cap at the range.
We shot Tues-Thurs and it was around 90 degrees all three days. We shot the CLEET pistol/shotgun course quite a bit and we even broke out the revolvers for a couple of courses. That was interesting…………..
Friday was the first day of defensive tactics and my entire body was sore this weekend. I’m not sure if it was from that, PT, or being old, but I was sore in places I don’t even normally hurt. I’m betting we’re going to be getting a lot more physical in that class. This coming week will be different since there’s no range, so that means no gun cleaning at night and I’ve got no problem with that.
Casey
Tulsa Police are investigating two sexual assaults that occurred at two different apartment complexes in south Tulsa within an hour of each other.
The first attack occurred at the Peach Tree apartment complex at 6200 S Peoria on Monday morning (Oct. 2) at about 2:20 A.M. Victim reported hearing tapping on her front door at about 1:00 A.M. She looked out and saw a B/M walking along the side walk. At 2:20 A.M. she was awakened by someone rubbing her buttocks. She screamed at the suspect asking him how he got in. The suspect then fled out the front door. Victim believes the suspect may have been the same person she saw earlier. Entry was made through a window. The suspect was described as a B/M, 30-40 years of age, 5'10-5'11 in height, 150-160 lbs.
The other attack occurred at the Lakes Apartment Complex at 8000 S Wheeling Av., at about 3:00 A.M. on the same morning. The victim reported she was awakened by the sound of footsteps on the staircase in her apartment. The suspect appeared in her bedroom doorway. He grabbed the victim. During the struggle the suspect struck the victim in the head with his hands and also choked her. He dragged her from the bed and put a blanket over her head. The victim was sexually assaulted.
The suspect was described as a B/M, mid 30’s, 5’11 in height, 170 lbs., an athletic build with short black hair. He was wearing orange pattern short sleeve shirt and jeans.
The investigations are in the early stages and at this time they have not been linked as being committed by the same suspect. The Tulsa Police Sex Crime Unit is handling the investigations and requests the media contact PIO for any follow up questions.
Both victims wish to maintain their privacy and do not want to talk with media.
Please call 596-COPS if you have any information about this suspect or these crimes.
During the Ninth Week the Academy class had a night for firearms training. The Academy class provided dinner. 
Week 9
This week flew by. M/W/F we had PT and all day classes (report writing, computer labs, sex crimes, and death notifications). The PT schedule is getting pretty interesting. Monday we went for a formation run and throughout the run, we broke off in groups of four and took turns carrying a railroad tie above our heads and on our shoulders. I’m not looking forward to the next time we do it, but it was better than just running.
On Tuesday we didn’t show until 4 P.M. to do some night firing at the range. The fire marshal in our class brought out a smoker and we had ribs, brisket, baked beans… After that I was ready for either a beer or bed. Instead we did some shooting drills that were cool. The course started off with the shotgun (slug) at 75 yards, then running a course and shooting the handgun anywhere from 7 to 50 yards, maneuvering over/through some obstacles, and the course was complete when all the targets hit. I finished tired. It was more difficult than I thought it would be from watching everyone else do it. We finished a little after midnight, so everybody was a little slow Wednesday morning.
This week we hit the range three times and then we’re finished down there except for a couple of review days later on. We start defensive tactics on Wednesday, so we’ll see how that goes.
Casey
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