Fraternal Order of Police #62

Let us never forget their ultimate sacrifices! #Hero #GrayNation

This sicko gets 25 FELONY charges for Child Porn and he’s FREE on 10 dollar bond from the MDJ An absolute disgrace! #JusticeReform #AccountabilityForJudges

Attention Members of the MEDIA The Pennsylvania State Police have invited members of the media to attend a presentation on Police use of force. This presentation contains a wide variety of scientific research and demonstrations on how an investigation works. I hope that members of our media community take this valuable opportunity to learn more about Police use of force. Monroeville, PA The Pennsylvania State Police Use of Force Unit within the Bureau of Training and Ed...ucation, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police Heritage Affairs Section within the Office of Community Engagement will be holding a presentation on police use of force. The presentation, entitled The Realities of Use of Force Encounters, will be approximately three and a half hours in length and will provide attendees with an overview of the criminal and civil standards which govern police use of force, the role human performance factors play in use of force encounters, and an overview of considerations which should be given to video evidence associated with police uses of force. Following the presentation, a limited number of attendees will be able to participate in a hands-on demonstration utilizing a use of force simulator. This will allow attendees to safely participate in simulated events while assuming the role of a police officer. The Pennsylvania State Police would like to invite the Media to attend this event. The goal of this presentation and demonstration is to provide a unique opportunity for attendees to enhance their understanding of police use of force and the use of force training provided to police officers. Members of the media who attend will be allowed to visually and audibly record most content; however, there may be some instances where recording is prohibited. If you plan on attending this event, please contact Corporal Aaron J. Allen, Pennsylvania State Police, Heritage Affairs Office via email at [email protected]. WHAT: Pennsylvania State Police Presentation on Police Use of Force WHEN: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 0900-1230 hours WHERE: Monroeville Public Safety Training Center, 2465 Johnston Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146 MEDIA CONTACT: Cpl. Aaron Allen, 724-929-6262, [email protected]

We are tired of being this Governors political doormat - Our Troopers are good hearted people who care for the communities they serve!! Read the full statement - one of our own died from COVID without any recognition from our Governor himself! #GrayNation #WeStandForWhatsRight

We shall NEVER forget ... #GrayNation #Hero

From our family to yours... Happy Thanksgiving!! #GrayNation

Nothing more humbling than having the ability to inspire a young child to follow his dreams in the future #GrayNation #TroopAProud

Happy Veterans Day to all who served and sacrificed their freedom for the freedom of us all - THANK YOU! #GrayNation

#WeShallNeverForget #TroopAHero #GrayNation Joseph J. Sepp, Jr., was born August 23, 1968, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Windber and graduated from Windber Area High School in 1986. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1991.... He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police on February 24, 1992. Following graduation from the Academy on July 16, 1992, he was assigned to Troop F, Montoursville. In May 1995 he transferred to Troop A and served at the Somerset Station until October 1996 when he transferred to Ebensburg Station. Trooper Sepp was highly respected among his colleagues, in his community, and by anyone who knew him. His lifelong dream was to be a State Trooper. Trooper Sepp lost his life on November 10, 2002, about 38 hours after being shot by a fleeing suspect in a high-speed chase in Ebensburg. The chase began around 1:30 a.m. on November 9 when local police pulled over Mark R. Leach, 45, of Summerhill, on state Route 160 near New Germany, Cambria County. Leach showed a weapon and drove off, with local police in pursuit. State Police were notified and Troopers Sepp and Brian Lampel were on the scene when Leach crashed his car into a utility pole in Ebensburg. Leach exited his car and fired into the car with the two Troopers, hitting Trooper Sepp in the head. Over 1200 law enforcement officers from California to Maine were in attendance at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Windber on November 14. A solemn procession of columns of police officers marched in formation to the cemetery. Governor Mark Schweiker noted: Upon graduation from the State Police Academy, each Trooper promises to lay down his or her life, rather than to swerve from the path of duty. Trooper Sepp did not swerve from the path of duty, and for that every Pennsylvanian is in his debt. Trooper Sepp is survived by his wife, Jenny; a daughter, Amanda Jo, and two sons, Joey and Andy. He is also survived by his parents Joseph and Lana Gay Sepp, and a sister, Tina Sepp, all of Windber. At 34 years of age, Trooper Sepp, a 10-year veteran of the Department, was the 89th member to be killed in the line of duty.