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CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
MAY 2002

June 6, 2002

JUNIA JEANTILUS

Junia Jeantilus has been working for the City for only eighteen months and has already proven to be an asset to our Police Department. Junia was extremely instrumental in the recruiting of applicants for the Community Police Academy, and was responsible for 25% of the students who attended .

In addition, Junia is also a member of the committee that oversees the Haitian Creole Advocacy Program of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. While serving on this committee, she has proven to be an asset to all involved. Her enthusiasm and dedication to making homes safer for Haitian women in Florida is an inspiration to everyone.

Junia is extremely enthusiastic and has taken the initiative in planning projects and gathering information. Junia, your hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. You are to be commended on a job well done!

Bruce G. Roberts
Chief of Police

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Fort Lauderdale Police Sends Club Drug Message to Moviegoers

Rave Task Force to Combat Rampant Use of Drugs by Youth

June 4, 2002

     

Contact:

Alison D. Hibbert, Public Information Specialist (954) 828-4749/alisonh@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale – Moviegoers get ready! You’re the target of a new educational and informational campaign launched by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) to combat club drugs. The newly formed Rave Task Force will target the increasing threat of “Club Drugs” and their deadly effects on youth by education through group presentations and distribution of literature.

As of Friday, May 31 all Regal Cinema movie screens in Fort Lauderdale will show three slides entitled, “The Truth About Club Drugs,” that will question audiences before watching their movie of choice. The slides, which consist of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department logo, will show the different types of club drugs and one of the following three questions and answers:

1. Q: If somebody slipped a club drug into your drink, would you realize it immediately?
   A: NO. Most club drugs are odorless and tasteless. Some dissolve into a person’s drink without you knowing it.
2. Q: Are there any long-term effects of taking ecstasy?
   A: YES. Studies have proven that regular use of ecstasy produces long-lasting, even permanent damage to the brain’s ability to think and store memories.
3. Q: If you took a club drug at a rave, wouldn’t you just dance off all of its effects?
   A: NO. Some of ecstasy’s effects, like confusion, depression, anxiety, paranoia, and sleep problems, have been reported to occur even weeks after the drug is taken.

The 16-week contract is expected to reach more than 748,800 people.

The Rave Task Force, funded by the Byrne State and Local Law Enforcement Formula Grant, will educate teenagers and their parents about designer drugs that are distributed at (rave) parties and used to commit date rapes or to enhance their “party going” experience.

“The use of club drugs is on the rise,” said Fort Lauderdale Detective John Liguori. “The teenagers who are using these drugs are often clueless about what the drugs are and how dangerous they may be. The mission of this task force is to reduce consumption and the sale of club drugs.”

Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol, Ketamine, Metamphetamine, Oxycodone and LSD are some of the popular club and party drugs. These drugs are addictive and can be deadly, said Liguori.

“Dealers target misinformed people, leading them to believe they can safely take these drugs and have a great experience,” said Liguori. “The task force will teach teenagers and their parents about the dangerous effects, street names, appearance, and the signs and symptoms of a user. Education is the key to the success of this project.”

So far, the task force has conducted several undercover narcotics investigations, which have lead to the arrest of more than 50 offenders and the closing of LUMONICS Gallery and Theatre, where detectives purchased narcotics during business operating hours and were able to identify an organized group of subjects dealing primarily in Ecstasy and GHB.

For more information about the Rave Task Force, contact Fort Lauderdale Police Detective John Liguori in the Special Investigations Division at (954) 938-1613 or e-mail JohnLi@fortlauderdale.gov.

To request electronic files of the slides, please contact Alison Hibbert in the City of Fort Lauderdale Public Information Office at (954) 828-4749 or e-mail AlisonH@fortlauderdale.gov.

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CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
JUNE 2002

LIEUTENANT ALBERT LUSTIG

On May 25, 2002, while working your assigned shift, you received a telephone call from a family member of a Federal inmate housed in our custody. Acting on the information provided, you were able to contact another inmate and verify that a drug had been brought into the Jail.

You removed the Federal inmate and isolated him from general population. A search of his secured property revealed several known drugs: cocaine, marijuana, oxicontin and ecstasy. These items were sewn into the lining of the pants worn by the defendant.

The information and drugs were turned over to the U.S. Marshal who in turn contacted the D.E.A. It turned out that the individual in question was part of a large drug lab operation in the Broward County area. The information and evidence you provided assisted the D.E.A. in getting the subject to reveal the location of two additional drug labs and the arrest of additional criminals in our community.

Lieutenant Lustig, you are to be commended on a job well done!

Bruce G. Roberts
Chief of Police

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Great Detective Work

Memorandum

Investigative Bureau
Office of the Assistant Chief

June 24, 2002

Detective Rich Rodriguez,

I appreciate the assistance you initiated earlier this month with the arrest of robbery suspect Angel Reyes.

While on the road you assisted Patrol on a robbery crime perimeter. You used your unmarked vehicle to an advantage and observed the suspect attempting to exit the perimeter. The victim later identified him.

I apologize for the delay in getting this message to you, but had requested additional information on the case and have been away from the office. Again, thanks for the initiative and fine work.

Thank you,

Al Ortenzo
Assistant Chief

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