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COPS in SHOPS

February 4, 2003

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is one of the first Law Enforcement Agency's in Broward County to work with AB&T (Beverage) on the "Cops in Shops" program that started in Broward County during January 2003.

The "Cops in Shops" program / operation is a tool that is being used to combat the underage purchase of alcoholic beverages from licensed retail establishments. The operation is conducted with the cooperation of the retail establishment and allows for the placement of undercover officers behind the sales counter with the store clerk. It is the objective of this operation to target those persons of legal age who assist in providing / purchasing the alcoholic beverage for those who are underage.

State Beverage Agents and Detectives from the SID Vice Unit conducted their first "Cops in Shops" operation at the Circle K Store located in the 5900 block of North Federal Highway. Other targeted locations within the City of Fort Lauderdale are being evaluated.

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Great Detective Work...

February 4, 2003

Detective Sergeant Steve Medley
Detectives Mike Arbit, Stan Ragin and Chuck Funkey

Thank you for your outstanding teamwork in the recent investigation and arrest of the parking division employee caught stealing City funds. Your fine work contributed to the successful resolution of a serious and ongoing problem. Your use of the proper investigative methods allowed us to catch the thief in the act and by so doing assure a just outcome.

Thank you,
Al Ortenzo
Assistant Chief

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Detective Mike Debilio
Detective Dorothy Littlefield

Very nice follow-up work on the smash and grab burglary arrest. As a result or your effective interrogation, Donna Welker has cleared an extensive list of Part I Crimes in both our city and other jurisdictions.

Thank you,
Al Ortenzo
Assistant Chief

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Detective Sergeant Bob Farrell

Thank you for your outstanding lead in the recent investigation and arrest of the Parking Division employee caught stealing City funds.

This well run and successful investigation is just one of the many such difficult internal cases you have taken on over the years. Your expertise and professionalism has contributed to the high degree of confidence in such matters placed in this department by our city.

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Detective David Turley

A note of thanks for your outstanding work on the Riverside Park burglaries and the subsequent arrests of Ira Jenkins and John Williams. These two theives were responsible for an on-going pattern of burglaries in this neighborhood. Your diligence in locating stolen property through pawn shop records and interrogation skills resulted in a successful outcome. In addition, several residents had their property returned to them due to your efforts.

Thank you,
Al Ortenzo
Assistant Chief

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Investigator Bonnie Veltri

Just a note to let you know I am aware of several of your successful missing persons cases in recent months. Your hard work and investigative knowledge continually serves our department and citizens well. Please know that the very important work you do is noticed on a day-to-day basis and it is appreciated.

Thank you,
Al Ortenzo
Assistant Chief

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