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Our dues
are intentionally kept at a reasonable $10.00 per year to cover
minimum costs and to encourage your participation.
Please submit a check to:
ARHP, P.O. Box 722, Tallman, NY 10982
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A.R.H.P.
SCHOLARSHIPS
are made possible by your generous support. Please submit
donations to:
A.R.H.P.
Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 722, Tallman, NY 10982
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PUERTO RICO BIRTH
CERTIFICATES
dated prior to July 1, 2010 have been voided
to improve security. Application for a replacement can
be obtained from Puerto Rico Govt. Dept. of Health at:
Certificado de Nacimiento, GovPR Depto Salud
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' SAFETY ACT
HR-218 - the Law
Enforcement Officers' Safety Act signed by President Bush on
July 22, 2004 (now Public Law 108-277) authorized retired
L.E.O.'s to carry their firearms out of state. However,
since neither New York State nor NYPD provided the required
certification, our retirees could not qualify under the statute.
This was corrected when President Obama signed into law S-1132,
the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act Improvements Act (now
Public Law 110-272) which redefines the certification as
training standards "established by a law enforcement agency
within the state or those used by a certified firearms
instructor". For further info on this and other related
matters of importance please refer to the F.O.P webpage at:
HR-218 at FOP
NOTE: THE REQUIRED TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATION IS NOW OFFERED BY CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT
TACTICS, LLC (ARHP member Nelson Pagan, President). You
can contact him at telephone # 718-490-4598 or via email:
cletllc@verizon.net
Ps: remember that the law only
provides an affirmative defense for possession of your
registered firearm!
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REMINDERS:
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March 29 - Patrol Borough Bronx Reunion
Dinner
Aug. 26th: NYDO
Caribbean Cruise
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Congratulations
Chief of Transit
Raymond Diaz retires after 41 years of dedicated
service to NYPD and the citizens of the City of New York
His extensive career
includes assignments as Commanding Officer, 25, 70 and
90 Precincts; Commanding Officer, School Safety
Division; Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Manhattan
North and Patrol Borough Manhattan South; and finally
Chief of Transit.
Chief Diaz is a
resident of Staten Island. He proudly served in
the United States Marine Corps including a tour of duty
in Viet Nam where he was awarded two purple hearts for
wounds suffered in combat.
ARHP salutes Chief Ray
Diaz for a job well done!
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IN MEMORIUM
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Deputy
Chief David M. Velez Jr.
(1931-2011)
Chief Velez served an illustrious career
with the New York City Police Department beginning as a
Patrolman in the 19th Precinct in 1954. Soon
thereafter, he served as a Sergeant in the 50th
Precinct; a Lieutenant in the 24th Precinct; as Captain,
Executive Officer of the 41 & 43 Precincts; Commanding
Officer 41st Precinct; Commanding Officer, Community
Affairs Division; and as Deputy Chief, Executive
Officer, Patrol Borough Bronx. He retired in this last
position on February 28th, 1991 after thirty six and one
half years of service.
At
retirement, Chief Velez had achieved the highest rank to
date of any member of the service of Puerto Rican
ancestry. His devotion to duty and public service was
paralleled only by his commitment as mentor and role
model to younger Hispanic Police Officers that
followed. He was a founding member of the NYPD Hispanic
Society and established a reputation as a gentleman of
wisdom, always ready to challenge obstacles and counsel
other Hispanic officers.
Chief Velez was born and raised in East Harlem of
parents from Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. After
graduation from Chelsea Vocational High School, he
enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy before joining the
NYPD. A loving marriage to wife Maria produced three
children: Mary, Michael and Kenny (himself retired from
NYPD) and three grandchildren: David, Ivan and Dana.
Even after retirement, Chief Velez’s influence
continued. His retirement dinner at Marina Del Ray was
an overwhelming event that highlighted the respect of
many, many friends and peers. More importantly, the
gathering of so many retired Hispanic Police Officers
and other members of the department revealed a great
desire to communicate and share experiences. Thus was
born our Association of Retired Hispanic Police, Inc.
Proudly, we at A.R.H.P. salute the leadership and
accomplishments of Deputy Chief David M. Velez,
Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his family and
friends.
Below: Chief Dave Velez with
retirees in Florida
Below: Chief Velez with friends at home
Top Row: Andy
Rivera, Lou Clavell, Ralph Cabo, Eric Seise.
Bottom Row: Ed Caro Sr., Dave Velez, Nick Estavillo,
Manny Lavandero
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