Award presented to the State FOP Lodge for their assistance

July 20, 2005

Brother Buddy Williamson (De. Lodge 5) presents an American flag that was flown over Baghdad, Iraq

by members of the Delaware Army National Guard "Misfits" Unit.

 

Brother Williamson (retired New Castle County Police Captain) and his son

Woody Gilger (an active County Police Officer, Lodge 5 member and

a  Blackhawk Helicopter pilot currently assigned to active duty with the Delaware National Guard in Iraq)

have been delivering soccer balls to the children in Iraq since

they started the program in December.

Brother Williamson teamed up with the collector of "Beeney-Babies" who was collecting

those for the Delaware State Police's Cpl. G.W.Williams Foundation.

Thousands of toys have been sent to our National Guard pilots and they are being dropped

to the children below as they fly over out lying villages.

As a result of the help and donations that the State Lodge has given to further this cause,

the Pilots of this Blackhawk flew this flag ( and several others) over Baghdad,

 

 

Pilot and Co-Pilot signed the flag and issued a certificate of authenticity.

 

On the evening of July 20, 2005, at the State Lodge meeting in Dover,

one flag was presented to

State Lodge President Vince DiSabatino

(click to enlarge)

for the State Lodge and another flag was presented to

State Lodge Web-Master Mike Riley

for all the publicity and fundraising that he did for this cause.

 

Buddy Williamson has to be recognized for developing this idea

and for all the long hours and personal expense he has devoted

to helping the Iraqi children and furthering the relationship

between the Delaware National Guard, representing the United States,

and the people of Iraq and the world.

 

 

Below....

Hanging out in one of Saddam’s palaces in Tikrit, Iraq.

The whole complex is just amazing to see.

All the state flags line the hallway, Delaware’s shown.             

 

                                                                              

 

Thoughts from a Cop

 

Watch out for the CSI effect. There is no machine that we can drop an

eyelash into and come up with the DNA profile, fingerprints and mug

shot of the owner in 2 minutes.

 

When you see an emergency vehicle behind you with its lights and sirens

on, pull to the RIGHT, and Stop. We are usually required to pass cars on

the left.

 

Dunkin' donuts has much better coffee than they do doughnuts.

 

When you're driving in the fast lane and you see a cop behind you

don't, go 5 mph's under the speed limit. We are not impressed by how safe of a

driver you can be, we're trying to go help someone (or catch that guy in the

SUV that just cut you off). Safely move over and let us pass by you,

please.

 

If you get a warning instead of a ticket from a motorcycle cop, go buy

A lottery ticket, because you've already beaten the odds.

 

When you see an officer conducting a traffic stop, or with a suspect in

handcuffs] it is generally not a good idea to approach him/her and ask

for directions. If you do, don't expect the officer to be nice when he/she

tells you to get lost, and don't expect the officer to take the time to

explain.

 

If a cop causes a car accident we usually get a ticket, and sometimes

we get suspended. When is the last time you got 3 days off [without pay] for

rear-ending a guy at Wal-Mart.

 

If you think you can fan all the pot smoke out of the car before we

smell it, good luck.

 

We know you've had more than 2 beers. I've never had two beers, then

hit six parked cars and driven my car through the front doors of a Toys-R-Us,

pissed my pants, and passed out with my foot on the gas.

 

Here's how to get out of a ticket, don't break the law in the first

place.

 

If you drive a piece of junk car; this is why you're getting pulled

over: In one week I pulled over 10 cars for minor equipment violations.

5 out of 10 had no vehicle insurance,3 out of 10 had suspended drivers licenses,

2 out of 10 had warrants,1 out of 10 had felony warrants,

and 1  was a known sex offender with his 12 year old niece in the car

without her mothers knowledge.

 

If you've just been pulled over doing 70 in a 35, Do Not greet the

Officer with " what seems to be the problem, officer."

 

We get coffee breaks too, and sometimes we run into stores and do some

shopping during them.

 

When you're the victim of a burglary take the time you spend waiting

for the officer to find the model #'s and the serial #'s of the stuff that was taken.

 

Some cops are just jerks, but take heart in the fact that other cops

don't like them either.

 

If it's nighttime and you're driving a vehicle with tinted windows and

I pull you over. It's not because of your skin color, I usually can't

tell if the vehicle even has a driver until the windows rolled down.

 

Cops make mistakes, and sometimes they are big mistakes.

 

Some cops are bad, and sometimes they're real bad.

 

Every time you hear on the news about people running away from a crazed gunman, someone's son or daughter in a

police uniform is running TOWARD that crazed gunman.

 

Yes it's true, cops usually don't give other cops speeding tickets.

Think of it as an employee discount, perk or benefit, and unless you're a Habitual speeder all you ever get is a fine.

 

If your local police agency has a helicopter everyone knows it's loud

AND annoying, but did you know it can cover the same area as 15-20 patrol officers, and safely chase criminals that are driving

90 MPH through city streets. Many times the guy has no idea it's there and slows down.

 

Your 5 year old kid getting pushed down by another 5 year old kid IS NOT a police matter, talk to the other kids parents.

 

If your kid won't do his homework or do his chores, 911 is not the answer for a uniformed second-string parent.

 

Police work is...writing reports.

 

If you rob a gas station you're only going to get $20, but I get to see A K-9 dog use your arm as a chew toy.

For all I care you can keep the $20.

 

In 1 year of patrol work in a large city only about 10 minutes would be Cool enough to be on the television show, COPS.

But if COPS was about reportwriting and accident reports each show would be a year long.

 

Every traffic stop could end in gunfire, but we have to be polite and professional until that time.

 

I've taken about the same amount of men/women to jail for domestic violence, so NO it's not always the man.

 

People love fire fighters.

 

Some cops don't like to be called cops. I don't know why, but most don't care -- we've been called worse.

 

If you find crack pipes in the ladies purse, there is a good chance they belong to her.

 

Cops know you pay taxes and that your taxes pay cops' salaries. Cops also pay taxes, which also pay cops' salaries so, hey,

this traffic stop is On me. Now sign here; press hard you're making five copies.

 

And a Variation On The Above ---

 

Irate Offender:" My tax money pays your salary, so you work for me!"

Officer: "I pay taxes, too, so I figure I'm self-employed."

 

When you see an officer walk into the room, a polite greeting of Hello,

How are you? is much more appropriate than, Uh-Oh Jim, it looks like

they're here for you! Or putting your arms up and exclaiming, I didn't do it!

It will surely save you from looking like an unoriginal horse's arse.

 

If there are police cars, fire trucks, or ambulances at your neighbor's

house then there is a problem. You don't need to meddle into your

neighbor's business by asking us what's happening. Your curiosity, no matter how

strong, is not a reason violate your neighbor's privacy. If it's

something that YOU need to worry about,

we would've knocked on your door and told you.

 

Remember that you and I enjoy the benefits of Constitutional rights,

and so does the guy you suspect of stealing your stuff. No, I can't go search

his house for your property just because you suspect he might be involved.

 

No, I don't know your cousin who's a police officer in (fill in

Location anywhere in the US) (We Don't All Know Each Other )

 

No your crappy band doesn't have until 10:00pm to blast your crappy

music out of that garage.

 

If I can see a 12 year old in your house finishing off a beer with a

Bong hit I don't need a warrant.

 

If you don't know what the speed limit in your neighborhood is what makes you think it's 65?

 

If a neighborhood association asks for police to start ticketing in their neighborhood,

one of the first five ticketed is on the board of the association.

 

When you're blocking an area to traffic (both foot and vehicle), "No, you can't go that way" doesn't mean,

"You're special, so by all means, go ahead."

 

If an officer is standing in front of you with his hand outstretched,

Waving furiously at you, plus he's yelling for you to "Stop", it's usually a

Good idea to do as he asks. Please don't keep driving towards the officer.

 

Flares + cruiser parked at an angle equals a place you can't go,

even if it's a ramp to the interstate.

 

Don't run from the police and then attempt to hide in a warehouse.

Especially don't do this if the officers tell you that the dog is going

to be let loose, as this will generally result in the dog winning. They

leave some pretty marks, by the way.

 

Stop resisting means exactly that. Don't say "I'm not resisting" as you

throw a punch at the officer's face.

 

Just because you're handcuffed doesn't mean you won't go on the ground

if you attempt to assault an officer. We don't even make exceptions for

women who bite us, either.

 

Did you really think I wasn't going to find that large lump of crack you got clenched in your butt?

Come on, it's either the world's largest ' roid, or you got something you ain't supposed to have.

 

If they tell you they borrowed the jacket from a friend, just before

you search it, they've got something, and it's still gonna be their jacket.

 

For some reason, you think I'll believe it when you tell me that you

don't know how it got there. (see above).

 

Stopping a green man in a blue shirt and pink pants a block away from

an armed robbery when the suspect description is a green man in a blue

shirt and pink pants...IS NOT racial profiling.

 

Just because you have your hazard lights on, doesn't mean it is okay to

park in the fire lane and run into the store. Even if you really need milk!

 

No I will not go get your 6 year old from their friend's house, because

it is 1:00am and you don't want to drive 3 minutes. Maybe you should set a

curfew, and enforce it. I am not a bad police officer, you're a bad

parent.

 

And Last but not least: 99% of Police Officers do their job honestly

and with great pride, we try to do our job well. Often we have to work in

environments where we are the only ones that have to follow the rules.

 

A veteran Sergeant told me on my first day of patrol when you wear that

uniform everything you do is a liability. We do make mistakes and due

to the nature of the job sometimes they have horrible results.

 

 

 

 

This type of mirror award can be made by

one of our members for any department.

If you are interested please contact:

Richard Castrati (302) 644-3643

Past President of Lodge 14

(Delaware River & Bay Authority)

 

Police Quotes 

The following were taken from actual police car videos around the country:

 

"Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new.

They'll stretch out after you wear them awhile."

"Take your hands off the car, and I'll make your birth certificate a
worthless document."

"If you run, you'll only go to jail tired."

"Can you run faster than 1,200 feet per second? In case you didn't
know, that is the average speed of a 9mm bullet fired from my gun."

"So you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can
write anything I want on the ticket, huh?"

"Yes, Sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. 

Oh, did I mention that I am the shift supervisor?"

"Warning! You want a warning? O.K., I'm warning you not to do that
again or I'll give you another ticket."

"The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk
or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"

"Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides,

eat cotton candy, and step in monkey poop."

"Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven."

"In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC."

"Just how big were those two beers?"

"No sir we don't have quotas anymore.

We used to have quotas but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want."
  
"I'm glad to hear the Chief of Police is a good personal friend of yours.

At least you know someone who can post your bail."

And the best one . . .

"You didn't think we give pretty women tickets?

You're right, we don't. Sign here."
 

 

 

 

Memorandum

Lodge committee appointments

 

To:  Delaware FOP State Lodge Members

 

From:  Vincent J. DiSabatino

             President - FOP State Lodge

 

Date:  

 

AWARDS: 

  

BUDGET:     

 

BY-LAWS:  

 

CHAPLAIN’S: COOK*,

 

LABOR:

 

LEGISLATIVE: 

 

 

MEMORIAL SERVICES:

 

 

P.A.C.:

 

 

PUBLIC/MEDIA RELATIONS:

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP:

 

 

SOLICITATIONS:

 

STATE LODGE OFFICE:

You Might Be a Cop If...

You have the bladder capacity of five people.

You have ever restrained someone and it was not a sexual experience.

You believe that 50% of people are a waste of good air.

Your idea of a good time is an armed robbery and a car chase.

You conduct a criminal record check on anyone who seems friendly towards you.

Discussing dismemberment over a meal seems perfectly normal to you.

You find humor in other people's stupidity.

You believe in the aerial spraying of Prozac and birth control pills.

You disbelieve 90% of what you hear and 75% of what you see.

You have your weekends off planned for a year.

You believe the government should require a permit to reproduce.

You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says,

"Boy, it sure is quiet tonight."

A little "stick time" has nothing to do with baseball.

You refer to your favorite restaurant by the intersection at which it’s located.

You have ever wanted to hold a seminar entitled: "Suicide...getting it right the first time."

You have ever had to put the phone on hold before you begin laughing uncontrollably.

Your favorite hallucinogen is exhaustion.

You think caffeine should be available in IV form.

The person you're speaking with states, "That's not mine. I have no idea

how that got there."

You believe anyone who says, "I only had two beers" is going to blow more than a .15.

You find out a lot about paranoia just by following people around.

People flag you down on the street and ask you directions to strange places.

You can discuss where you are going to eat with your partner

while standing over a dead body.

You are the only person introduced at social gatherings by profession.

You walk into places and people think it's high comedy to seize their

buddy and shout, "They've come to get you Bill."

You do not see daylight from November until May.

People shout, "I didn't do it!" when you walk into a room and think

they're being hugely funny and original.

You've ever started a sentence with the phrase "We had this

awesome dead body earlier. You should have seen it."

A week's worth of laundry consists of 5 T-shirts, 5 pairs of socks,

and 5 pairs of underwear.

You've ever referred to Thursday as "My Monday".

You've ever written off guns and ammunition as a business deduction.

Anyone has ever said, "There are people killing other people out

there and you are here messing with me."

Anyone has ever said, "But officer, I am just barely passing through."

You believe that Mother is only half a word.

Anyone has ever said, "Robbery, Robbery, what's you mean Robbery."

When you are amazed at something that was told to you your

first response is "Say what."

You have nightmares about something called Training days.

Your idea of going skiing is drawing dots and lines on a form for court.

And last but not least,  you have calculated numerous times how

much time and money you are taking from the city by crapping on

their time instead of before coming to work. !