APMANN, ELI:ZABETH M -

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TYPE: Personnel
CASE# 20090!559

FINDING: FoULnded
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Complaint ofPersonnel Investigation 20090559
Type:

Sub Type

Personnel

Incident Date/Time
Report Due

9/17/2009

Troop:

7:50 AM
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10/26/2009 Level Inv.

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Comrr:1issioned Officer Assigned '(es

Mode Rec.

Status: C

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E-mail

F3663 - T/NEWBURGH

CTV:

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Report Location

1/21/2010

Synopsis:
Complainant alleges that two NYSP Chevrolet Tahoe K9 units were speeding excessively and driving
unsafely while being followed by a white / green Dodge Durango K9 unit from another agency on the New
York State Thruway. An inquiry of K-9 training conducted on 9/17/09 at the Yonkers raceway as well as EZ
Pass records revealed that Tpr. Elizabeth Apmann, Tpr. Steven Missale and a K-9 Officer from the NYS Park
Police all proceeded through the Woodbury Toll barrier on 9/17/09 at 8:06 am while enroute to training.
T roop F to investigate
Classification: TRAFFIC VIOLATION/IMPROPER USE OF A VE
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First Name STEVEN

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CCC 1: UNSAF

10/28/1996

L ocation KINGSTON

Troop F

Last Name

DOE:

TROOPER

First Name ELIZABETH

APMANN

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop F Station Middletown
Date

February 24, 2010

To:

Deputy Superintendent Anthony G. Elli(✓}

From:

Major Edward Raso, Troop Commander~

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL ~ 20090559 - LEVEL 3

,NY
TROOPER STEVEN J. MISSALE, SP HIGHLAND

Reference is made to the previously submitted cover page report regarding the
above subject.
On February 24, 2010, Trooper Missale appeared before me and executed his
consent to have me adjudicate this matter at Troop level.
Pursuant to Rule 3 of the New York State Police Administrative Manual, I have
determined that he receive a Letter of Censure for his actions. I have attached a copy of the
Letter of Censure and consent waiver.
This matter is closed.

Attach.

HARRY J. CORBITI
SUPERINTENDENT

. MAJOR EDWARD RASO
TROOP COMMANµE.R

STATE OF NEW YORK.

NEW YORK STATE POLICE
TROOP "F" HEADQUARTERS
55 CRYSTAL RUN ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
(8~5) 344-5300

February 24, 2010
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Trooper Steven J. Missale
New York State Police
Highland, New York

LETTER OF CENSURE

Dear Trooper Missale:
On September 17, 2009 you were observed driving your Division vehicle at an
excessive speed. Your actions violated Regulation 8A2, Article 5(g) which requh:es members to
adhere to the speed limit.
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On February 24,2010 you appeared before me, executed a waiver and requested that
I adjudicate the discipline in this matter.
Accordingly, it is my decision that you receive a letter" of censure for your actions. I
trust that you will not allow this to happen again.
·

Edward Raso
Major
Troop .Commander

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MEMORANDUM
. TROOP F... STATION Montgornery
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To:

Major Edward Raso, Troop Commander

From:

Trooper Steven. J. Miss~le

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

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Troop Commander under the provisions of Article. 3, Disciplinary Action bf the New York State
Police Manual.
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The .right to have -this matter dispose.d of by the Superintendent or by a
formal hearing.
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Any right to appeal from the Troop Commander's adjudication which may
be a· determination, ·of unfounded or, upon a finding of guilty, the
(imposition of:
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A Letter of Censure and/or

An intra-troop transfer, with my consent and/or.
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A fine to be expresse4 in the loss of
more ,than five vacation
days_to. be worked by the member with no additional compensation
or overtime and/or , ' '

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A period of probation not exceeding 90 days which probation ·must
be. Jor a definity period of time and must include conditions of ·
- probation which, if violated, could subject me, without the right of
a further inquiry or a heking, to the imposition of any one or more
of the penalties that can,.-be imposed by the Troop Commander, ·
arid/or an intra-troop transfer, withoµt my consent.
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MEMORANDUM
Troop F Station Middletown
Date

February 9. 2010

To:

Deputy Superintendent Anthony G. E!lisn

From:

Major Edward Raso, Trnop Commander ~

Subj ect:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONN EL - 20090559 - LEVEL 3
NY

TROOPER ELIZABETH M. APMANN, SP KINGSTON

Reference is made to the previously submitted cover page repo1t regarding the
above subject.
On February 9, 20 l 0, Trooper Apmann appeared before nH.' and executed her
con sent to have me ;idjudicate this matter at Troop level.
Pursuant to Rule 3 of the New York State Police Administrative M;inuaL I havl:'
determined that she receive a Letter of Censure for her actions. I have attached a copy of the
Lctkr of' Censure and consent waiver.

This matter is closed.

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MAJOR EDWARD RASO.
TROOP COMMANDER

STATE OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK STATE POLICE
TROOP "F" HEADQUARTERS
55 CRYSTAL RUN ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
(845) 344-5300

February 9, 2010

Trooper Elizabeth :rvi:. Apmann
New York State Police
Kingston, New York

LETTER OF CENSURE

Dear Trooper Apmann:
On September 17, 2009 you were observed driving your Division vehicle at an
excessive speed. Your actions violated Regulation 8A2, Article 5(g) which requires members to
adhere to the speed limit.
On February 9, 2010 you appeared before me, executed a waiver and requested that I
adjudicate the discipline in this matter.
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Accordingly, it is my decision that you receive a letter of censure for your actions. I
trust that you will not allow. this.to happen again.

Edward Raso
Major
Troop Commander

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TROOP F STATION Kingston
DATE

To:

Major Edward Raso, Troop Commander

From:

Trooper Elizabeth M. Apmann

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

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I hereby consent to have the above-captioned investigation adjudicated by the
Troop Commander under the provisions of Article 3, Disciplinary Action of the New York State
Police Manual.
I waive the following:
1.

The right to have this matter disposed of by the Superintendent or by a
formal hearing.

2.

Any right to appeal from the Troop Commander's adjudication which may
be a determination of unfounded or, upon a finding of guilty, the
imposition of:
a.

A Letter of Censure and/or

b.

An intra-troop transfer, with my consent and/or

c.

A fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than five vacation
days be worked by the member with no additional compensation
or overtime and/or

d.

A period of probation not exceeding 90 days which probation must
be for a definite period of time and must include conditions of
probation which, if violated, could subject me, without the right of
a further inquiry or a hearing, to the imposition of any one or more
of the penalties that can be imposed by the Troop Commander,
and/or an intra-troop transfer, without my consent.

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NE\V YORK STATE POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TROOP F STATJON Middletown
DATE

TO:
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November 13, 2001)

Deputy Supcri111e11dem Anthony G. Ell i ~

1ajor Ed"a,d Raso. Troop Commander~
COMPLAl;\;T AG \J'.'i T PERSO. NEL - 20090559 - LEVEL 3
TROOP£R ELIZABETH .YI. APl\·1 A:\ N, SP Kl~GSTO;\
TROOPER T EV£~ J. MISSALF., SP HI GHLAND
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Reference is rna~k to tht: auachcu report of Lieutenant James C. M.ichul'l ~111d covc:1
111emorandum of Captain PHtrick J, Rcgnu, regardi ng the above subject.
I have reviewed 1he aUai.:he<l report c:111d agree that it is founded. Troopers Apmann
:111d M1 ssale were observed driving 11lti,· Division vehicle at an excessive speed in viL>lt1 1ion ol'

Regulution 8A2, Article 5(g).
Recommenci appropri;1ti: ~dministrat ive action at Troop level. Forwarded for your

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MEMORANDUM
Troop£_Station
Date

SP Kingston
October 29, 2009

To:

Major Edward Raso, Troop Commander, Troop F

From:

Captain Patrick J. Reg,/J.z.ne Commander, Zone 3

Subj ect:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL - # 20090559
TPR ELIZABETH M. APMANN, EOD 10/28/86 - SP KINGSTON
TPR STEVEN J. MISSALE, EOD 11/15/99 - SP IDGHLAND

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Reference is made to Complaint Against Personnel•# 20090559, dated September
24 2009, and corresponding Genl. 30 Cover Page Report of Lieutenant JAMES C. MICHAEL,
dated October 23, 2009. I have reviewed the report and find it properly submitted. I have
discussed this report with Lieutenant MICHAEL and concur with his findings.
On September 17, 2009, Mr.
NY, alleged via email that earlier that day, he was southbound on the New York
State Thruway near the Newburgh interchange, and observed t\vo marked State Police K-9
vehicles, and one non State Police marked police K-9 vehicle also traveling south, driving
erratically at excessive speeds.
This investigation reveals that Trooper STEVEN MISSALE, EOD 11/15/99, SP
Highland, operating Division vehicle 3F80, Trooper ELIZABETH M. APMANN, EOD
10/28/86, SP Kingston, operating Division vehicle 3F82, and a New York State Park Police
Officer were in fact driving south on the Thruway, and were observed by Mr. This
investigation bas failed to substantiate the specific allegation of Mr. ~
r, both
Troopers APMANN and MISSALE acknowledge traveling faster than the flow of traffic on the
Thruway at that time, in contrast to Regulation 81\2, requiring members to comply with all rules,
regulations, and instructions. Specifically, they did not comply with Article 5 policy(g),
requiring members to adhere to speed limits or the flow of traffic when not engaged in
emergency response or pursuit, or otherwise fully justified.
Recommend this matter be closed as founded with the appropriate administrative
action taken.

GENL.30 (REV 2/00)

NEW YORK STATE POLICE
COVER PAGE
TITLE OF CASE
Trooper Steven J Missale, EOD 11/15/99,

REPORTING
TROOP

MANAGING
TROOP

SP Highland

F

F

Trooper Elizabeth M. Apmann, EOD 10/28/96,

DATE
OCCURRED

TZS

SP Kingston

DATE OF
REPORT
10/23/09

T511

CTVCODE
F3663

09/17/09
INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD

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09/24/09- 10/zS/09
REPORT OF
Lieutenant James C Michael

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CHARACTER OF CASE - (CC CODE)

STATION

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL

SP Kingston

(PCT0100)

TYPED BY
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SH IELD
3960

CASE#
20090559

STATUS OF CASE
( ) CA ( ) C/EC ( ) C/INV ( ) C/UNF ( ) C/UNS ( X)
C/FND ( ) OPN

REFERENCE:

Report of Personnel Investigation #20090559 dated 09/24/09.

ENCLOSURES:

TO DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AND TROOP F:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Copy of Personnel ~
heet for complaint # 20090559
Printed copy of Mr. - - e-mail dated September 17, 2009
Copy of E-Z Pass records for 3F80 and 3F82
Copy of NYSP K-9 Unit Monthly Training Activity Report dated September 17, 2009
Memorandum from Trooper ELIZABETH M APMANN, dated October 6, 2009
Memorandum from Trooper STEVEN J MISSALE, dated, October 7, 2009
Copy of return receipt letter to Mr.
dated October 9, 2009.
Return Receipt from letter sent to Mr.
dated October 10, 2009

FOR TROOP/DIVISION HEADQUARTERS USE ONLY

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SYNOPSIS: On September 17, 2009
, N. Y. alleges that he entered the New York State Thruway at ex.it
17, the Newburgh interchange, and proceeded south. While merging into southbound
traffic, he saw two marked State Police K-9 vehicles and 1 Sheriff's K-9 vehicle
travelling at what he believed to be a hi rate of s d.

This investigation has revealed On September
17, 2009 Trooper STEVEN J. :MISSALE, SP Highland, driving marked Division K-9
Tahoe 3F80, Trooper ELIZABETH M. APMANN, SP Kingston, driving marked
Division K-9 Tahoe 3F82, and New York State Park Police Officer FERDAND
MANNOCCHI driving a marked New York State Park Police Durango, travelled south
on the New York State Thruway to attend K-9 training in Westcheste r County. Troopers
MISSALE and APMANN refute Mr. allegations
. Both Trooper MISSALE and APMANN stated that they
were driving over the posted speed limit and at a speed greater than the traffic flow.
Recommend this matter be classified as founded.

DETAILS:
AT INTERNAL AFFAIRS SOUTHERN REGION
1. On September 2 1, 2009 Lieutenant RICHARD MAZZONE received an e-mail from
claiming that on September 17, 2009 there were two State Police K-9
Tahoes and a K-9 Dodge Durango driving erratically, and at a high rate of speed on the
New York State Thruway. Lieutenant MAZZONE determined through E-Z Pass records,
and a New York State Police K-9 Unit Monthly Training Activity Report, that the
vehicles observed by Mr. were 3F80 assigned to Trooper STEVEN J
MISSALE, 3F82 assigned to Trooper ELIZABETH M APMANN and a New York State
Park Police K-9 vehicle assigned to Officer FERDAND MANNOCCHI. Personnel
Complaint 20090559 initiated, Troop F, Major EDWARD RASO, and Zone 3
Commander, Captain PATRICK J REGAN advised. Lieutenant JAMES C MICHAEL,
Zone 3 Headquarters, assigned to investigate by Captain REGAN. A copy of Personnel
Complaint sheet 20090559 is attached as Enclosure# 1. Mr. e-mail is
attached as Enclosure # 2. E-Z Pass records for 3F80 and 3F82 for that date are attached
as Enclosure# 3. New York State Police K-9 Unit Monthly Training Activity Report fo r
September 2009 is attached as Enclosure# 4.

AT SP KINGSTON
2. On September 24, 2009 reviewed the e-mail from Mr. obtained by ·
Lieutenant MAZZONE. Mr. e-mail stated that he entered the Thruway at the
Newburgh interchange and proceeded south. As he entered the southbound lanes of travel
he noticed a State Police K-9 vehicle travelin at a high rate of speed ahead of him in the
left lane.

3. On September 24, 2009 reviewed the New York State Police K-9 unit Monthly
Training Activity Report obtained by Lieutenant MAZZONE (Enclosure# 4). The report
documented that Troopers MISSALE, APMANN, and Officer MANNOCCHI all
attended K-9 training at Yonkers Raceway and the Orange County Fairgrounds on
September 17, 2009.
4. On September 24, 2009 reviewed the E-Z Pass records obtained by Lieutenant
MAZZONE (Enclosure # 3). The records documented that on September 17, 2009 three
vehicles with E-Z Pass tag numbers entered the Thruway. At 7:36am E-Z Pass tag#
entered the Thruway at exit 18 and left the Thruway at 8:06am at exit 15.
At 7:32am E-Z Pass Tag#
entered the Thruway at exit 19 and left the
Thruway at 8:06am at exit 15. E-Z Pass tag#
entered the Thruway at exit
19 and at 8:06am exited the Thruway at exit 15. It was
rmined that Trooper
APMANN's vehicle, 3F82, is assigned E-Z Pass Tag#
Trooper
MISSALE's vehicle, 3F80, is assigned E-Z Pass tag #
Officer FERDAND
MANNOCCHI' s vehicle is assigned E-Z Pass tag#
The E-Z Pass records
confirmed that 3F80 and 3F82, and Officer MANNOCCHI's vehicle were southbound on
the New York State Thruway at the time the K-9 vehicles were observed by Mr.

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5. On September 25, 2009 I contacted EMERY DERGOSITS, Fleet Management,
regarding the top speed of Marked Division K-9 Tahoes. He stated due to factory
installed speed regulators, the top speed for both the Tahoes in question without the
emergency lighting installed is 98MPH. With the Light Bar installed the speed would be
lower.

~ b e r 25, 2009 telephoned
. . . . . N.Y.
regarding this incident. I left a message on
his voice mail to contact me for an interview.
7. On September 29, 2009 I again telephoned Mr. to contact me regarding the incident he reported.

and left a message for him

8. On September 30, 2009 I again telephoned Mr. He answered his phone and
stated that he would meet with me on October 3, 2009 at 6pm at SP Montgomery to give
a deposition.
9. On October 3, 2009 Mr. contacted SP Kingston and advised that he would
be unable to meet for his interview. He stated he would be able to be interviewed in the
evening hours during the week of October 5, 2009, but was unsure of which day would
be best. I advised him I would contact him Tuesday October 6, 2009 to set a time and
date.
10. On October 6, 2009 I telephoned Mr. and left a message on his voice mail
for him to contact me to arrange the interview we discussed.
11. On October 6, 2009 I interviewed Trooper ELIZABETH M. APMANN, EOD
10/28/96, SP Kingston, regarding this incident. She stated that at approximately 7:30am
on September 17, 2009 she was operating 3F82 and entered the New York State Thruway
at the Kingston interchange. She was being followed by New York State Park Police
Officer FERDAND MANNOCCHI in a marked Park Police Dodge Durango. Officer
MANNOCCHI continued to follo.w her south on the Thruway, then at t he New Paltz
interchange she began to follow Trooper STEVEN MISSALE in 3F80 to K-9 training in
Yonkers, N. Y. She stated she followed Trooper MISSALE because he was familiar with
the training location. Trooper APMANN estimated her speed to be approximately 80
mph and recalled passing vehicles that were travelling in the right Ian~. Trooper
APMANN stated that while she was following Trooper MISSALE she did not recall any
vehicles getting between them,
. A memorandum from Trooper APMANN is attached as Enclosure #
5
12. On October 7, 2009 I contacted New York State Park Police K-9 Officer FERDAND
MANNOCCHI, D O B - • Palisades Region,
regarding this matter.
He declined to discuss the incident or give a written statement.
13. On October 7, 2009 I interviewed Trooper STEVEN J.MISSALE, EOD 11/15/99, SP
Highland regarding this incident. He stated that on September 17, 2009 at approximately
7:36am he entered the New York State Thruway at the New Paltz interchange. He stated
he was operating 3F80 and was meeting Trooper APMANN and Officer MANNOCCHI
to have them follow him to the K-9 training in Yonkers. Trooper MISSALE waited for
Trooper APMANN at the u-turn in the median just north of the New Paltz interchange.
Trooper MIS SALE stated that when he saw Trooper APMANN being followed by

Officer MANNOCCHI, he pulled out in front of them because he was familiar with the
training location. He stated he drove in the left lane and estimated his speed to be
between 70 and 80 MPH for the entire trip. From the Newburgh interchange to the
Harriman Toll Plaza he recalled approximately 15 to 20 vehicles ahead of him moved
from the left lane to the right lane to allow him to ass.
. A memorandum form Trooper MISSALE is attached as
Enclosure # 6.
14. On October 9, 2009, after receiving no response from Mr. I mailed Mr.
a return receipt letter to the address he listed on his e-mail requesting he
contact me to be interviewed. A copy of the letter is attached as Enclosure# 7.
15. On October 17, 2009, received return receipt for the letter I sent Mr. The
receipt indicated Mr. signed for the letter on October 10, 2009. As of this
writing I have not heard back from him. The return receipt is attached as Enclosure #8.
CONCLUSION:
On S ~ e r 17th, 2009 Mr.
N.Y. alleged that earlier that day he was entering the New York State Thruway (187) at the Newburgh (exit 17) interchange, and encountered two State Police marked K-9
vehicles and one non State Police marked K-9 police vehicle traveling together, driving
erratically, also southbound.
This investigation has revealed that on September 17th,
2009 at approximately 8:00am, Trooper STEVEN J. MISSALE, driving marked
Division K-9 Tahoe 3F80; Trooper ELIZABETH M. APMANN, driving marked
Division K-9 Tahoe 3F82; and New York State Park Police Officer FERDAND
MANNOCCHI driving a marked Park Police Durango were traveling south on 1-87 in
the area of exit 17. Both Trooper MISSALE and APMANN deny the s ecific allegations
. Officer FERDAND MANNOCCHI refused to be interviewed regarding this matter.
All three were en route to attend training in Westchester County. Both Troopers
APMANN and MIS SALE acknowledge traveling in excess of the speed limit, beyond the
speed of the normal flow of traffic. While the specific allegations ofcannot be
substantiated, this matter is founded in as much as they violated to manual section
Regulation 8A2 which states, it shall be the duty of all Members to study and comply
with the Rules, Regulations and Instructions and to require like compliance of all other
Members under their supervision and control. Specifically Article 5 Policy - Sub g Except when fully justified by the Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL 1104) in matters of
emergency response or pursuit, adhere to all speed limits. When not engaged in an
emergency response or pursuit, drive your vehicle at a speed that is reasonable and
consistent was the existing flow of traffic. Recommend this matter be closed as founded
with appropriate administrative action taken.

Complaint ofPersonnel Investigation 20090559
Type:
Incident
Report Due

Troop:

Sub Type

Personnel

7:50 AM

9/17/2009
10/26/2009 Level Inv.

Commissioned Officer

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Status: P

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Mode Rec. E-mail
F3663 - T/NEWBURGH

CTV:

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Report Location

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Synopsis:
Complainant alleges that two NYSP Chevrolet Tahoe K9 units were speeding excessively and
driving unsafely while being followed by a white / green Dodge Durango K9 unit from another
agency on the New York State Thruway. An inq4iry of K-9 training conducted on 9/17/09 at the
. Yonkers raceway as well as EZ Pass records revealed that Tpr. Elizabeth Apmann, Tpr. Steven
Missale ancf a K-9 Officer from the NYS Park Police all proceeded through the Woodbury Toll
barrier on 9/17/09 at 8:06 am while enroute to training.
Classification:
Subjects:

Finding:

TRAFFIC VIOLATION/IMPROPER USE OF

Rank

APMANN
Troo F
CCC 1: UNSAF
CCC 2:

Last Name

First
ELIZABETH
Locatio KINGSTON

DOE
Ml M

10/28/1996

DOE
Ml J

11/15/1999

CCC 3:
Rank

MISSA~E
Troo F
CCC 1: · UNSAF
CCC 2:

Last Name

TROOPER

TROOPER

First
STEVEN
Locatio HIGHLAND

CCC 3:

Complainants:
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Address
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SMITH

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

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To wJiom it may concern I would like to br.ing to your attention a proplem I noticed this morning
on . wa to work travailing on the NY State Thruway at ,v()750 - 0830.

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The vehldes
were two State·Police K-9 01evy suvs and one Sheriff K-9 Dodge Durango.
None of these vehides had their emergency lights on.
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I made the mistake of
merging into the left lane as I was coming onto the Thruway at the
Newf?urgh exit going south• .I merged onto the Thruway, saw the lead
vehide pass me at a high rate of speed, and then I merged into the far
left lane to pass slower traffic, not realizing there w~re two other i
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miles but could not keep up - not even dose.

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preventive measures you plan to take to prevent this from pccurring
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Location- Yonkers Race~ay
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09/17/09

Member In Charge: Tor. Daniel D. Tompkins

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Tpr Steve Missale

PO Chris Frankilin

PO Aaron Hess - Court

Tpr Fred Martins

PO Robert Reilly

Tpr Brian Will

Tpr Matt Johnstone

Tpr Elizabeth Apmann

PO Chris Rosa - UNK

Tpr Ray Hasa'n

Tpr Daniel Tompkins

Tpr James Leeder

PO Fred Mannocchi .

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Building Search

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Detection X Explosive and Narcotic

Tracking• X _Hard Surface

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contract'by'Lieutenant JAMES C~ MICHAEL on October 6, 2009. I provide the following
writttn account.

On September 17, 2009 I was attending Canine. training in Yonkers, New
York operating marked patrol vehicle 3F82. ·1entered 1-87 headed south at approximately
7:30am from' exlt 19, Kingston. I wa.s followed by Officer FRED ~OCCID of the New
York State Police•Park Police. I traveled south to exit 18 at which point I followed ·Trooper
STEVEN J. MISSALE to Yo~kers. While tra~eling south we drove ·10 the pass.Ing lane a.nd
did pass -vehicles in the driving lane. I would estimate my average speed to be
approximately 80 mph. While traveling south /lt no ·rune did any vehi~les get between 3F8.2
anci 'th~ vehicle in .front or behind me.

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MEMORANDUM
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October 7. 2009

Date

To:

Major Edward Raso, Troop Commander, Troop F

From:

Trooper Steven J. Missale

Subject:

PERSONNEL COMPLAINT - 20090559

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I was advised of my rights to representation pursuant to Article 16.2 of the
contract by Lieutenant JAMES C. MICHAEL on September 29, 2009. I :provide the
following written account.

On September 17, 2009, Writer was attending Canine Training in Yonkers,
New York. Writer entered 1-87 at 7:36am operating marked State Police unit 3F80 and
pulled into the U-Turn approximately¼ mile north of exit 18. Writer waited at that
location until Trooper ELIZABETH APMANN and Officer FRED MANNOCCID of the
New York State Park Police approached, at which time Writer pulled out in the left lane
heading southbound and took the lead position. Writer remained in the lead position the
entire time due to the fact that Writer was familiar with the Yonkers area. While passing
the Newburgh interchange on 1-87, Writer, Trooper APMANN and Officer MANNOCCHI
were traveling at a speed between 70 - 80mph in the left lane and continued to do so the
entire time while on 1-87. While approaching vehicles traveling southbound in the left lane,
Writer left at least 3 car lengths between Writer's vehicle and said vehicles. While
traveling in the left lane, approximately 15-20 vehicles merged into the right lane as Writer
approached.

HARRY J . CORBITT
SUPERINTENDENT

NEW YORK STATE POLICE
TROOP "F' HEADQUARTERS
55 CRYSTAL RUN ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK 10941
(845) 344-5300

MAJOR EDWARD RASO
TROOP COMMANDER

October 9, 2009

DearMr. I have called you repeatedly regarding your complaint involving two New York State Troopers
driving erratically on the New York State Thruway on September 17, 2009. You cancelled our
appointment for an interview, and have yet to contact me regarding rescheduling. You need to contact
me if you would like to be interviewed regarding this matter. If you do not contact me, I will proceed
with my investigation based on the email you sent to Internal Affairs. I look forward to hearing from
you regarding this matter.

Assistant Zone Commander, Zone 3
Kingston, New York

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