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In the video, posted on YouTube Monday, Trooper Matthew Spina is seen cursing at a man who allegedly was speeding on the span also known as the Q bridge in New Haven. The fear of art ends now. person will not be tolerated. Partly cloudy skies. A portion of every sale is donated to non-profits who support border security, police personnel, and more. Thankfully, in addition to having Constitutional 1st Amendment protections for our expressions, we also have 17 U.S. Code 107 to allow us to use certain assets in our artwork. Mike Harrington: His team looks good, even without Alex Tuch. As the driver attempts to say that he has a prescription, Spina orders him out of the vehicle. I got pulled over for speeding when I was 21 home on leave from Iraq in 2003. Come on, people. Dec 9, 2020 Updated Dec 10, 2020. Use the 'Report' link on Ned Lamont addresses the media in Westport, Conn. Spina tells the motorist that police officers are permitted by law to disregard traffic laws during the performance of their duties. SOME HAND PAINTED, SOME SEWN, BUT ALL FROM THE CREATIVELY TRANSFORMATIVE MIND OF AN ARTISAN. "I have a real problem with the resolution of this case," Jason Schmidt said after The Buffalo News asked him about it. All were injured to some degree. The Yankee Institute for Public Policy says more than 1,600 retired state employees already enjoy pensions that large. We hold our Troopers to high standards and the behavior displayed in the video is not reflective of the values of Commissioner Rovella or my administration, Mellekas said in the release. prohibit the use of this website or the information it contains to make any determinations concerning CLICK HEREThankful to have laws that protect artistsOur products all start with an idea which becomes a sketch. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. The driver was pulled over for speeding and briefly placed in handcuff but was not issued any citations. Eckersley oversees the departments field operations. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. He is working full time as a St Polce Trpr Frst Class. The system offers troopers pensions that are payable immediately upon 20 years of service, and it calculates pension payments by taking half the average of the salaries of a trooper's three highest-earning years. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He turned on his flashing lights and put down flares to close one lane before helping the motorist. Our Challenge Coin creations also serve to report on the diverse missions of various organizations, providing a commentary of what is transpiring in law enforcement, through an artistic medium, commemorating significant accomplishments and things occurring in society. Mellekas also said that many troopers are under extreme stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic and that Spina, who has been with the state police since 2001, has been referred to the agencys employee assistance program. Distracted driving hit close to home for the State Police. $9.99 Spina was placed on an administrative assignment which does not allow him to interact with the public, state police said. CT trooper barred from public interaction after profanity-filled traffic stop, Hamden school board member Walter L. 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State payroll records show Spina has nearly doubled his salary in recent years with overtime pay. that is degrading to another person. Breaking news alerts - delivered to your inbox - the minute we put it online. He spends far too much time thinking about the Boston Celtics. The purpose of our challenge coins are to educate the public as well as the ranks of law enforcement personnel on the positivity of policing. Create a password that only you will remember. At 81 mph, Barker would have needed 273 feet to stop completely, the police calculated. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. We have even directly contributed funds that allowed many children of fallen police officers to be taken on Christmas shopping sprees. Veteran First Responder Owned Florida Company. Nothing says I LOVE AMERICA quite like an American Flag Pin. Police say that no law enforcement action was taken against Jette during the stop. Yes, but that kid walked away without even getting a ticket. Forty percent of Spina's earnings of $76,744 so far this year has been overtime, so he is on track for another $200,000 year -- if he can maintain some semblance of sanity, if his supervisors don't see that overwork may be impairing his fitness, and if he is not suspended or dismissed for his misconduct, which has spectacularly besmirched the state police. Jette can be heard telling the trooper that he has a license for medicinal marijuana. The real question is: How much longer can this corrupt benefit program continue and drive Connecticut to the bottom of states in economic growth before it ends? It is extremely well made. Matthew Spina started working at Dept of Emrg Svc & Public Prot on 29th June 2001. Our parodies are funny too!OUR PRODUCTS ARE HAND EMBELLISHED. States have to go bankrupt in order to legally get rid of the Golden Pension Club. 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By Matthew Spina | Buffalo News A medical examiner partly faults medical personnel at the Erie County Holding Center for the death of an inmate, saying they did not properly respond to his withdrawal from addictive drugs, primarily alcohol. and 10 It would have been legally significant if Barker had been hurrying to a call. 1.5 inch cloisonn pin with dual pin posts. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, New York State Trooper Stephen C. 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We have the largest selection of U.S. A seasoned Connecticut Trooper, Matthew Spina, 19 years of service, deals with a driver with 7 prior arrests, some felonies, including violence and harassment. In the video Spina expresses contempt for the public he polices, and he rejoices that he has only 14 months to go until retirement. Get FREE SHIPPING in the US when you spend $20, Regular price If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 6. @UncleLouie ARTISTIC ACTIVISM: As a Veteran First Responder, I create products that are works of art. No wonder state Trooper Matthew Spina hates his job, just as he told the motorist he abused with five minutes of crazed rage during a traffic stop in New Haven two weeks ago, a tirade famously captured on cellphone video, posted on the internet, and viewed internationally. So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? Lawyers want to question 5 Buffalo cops who ticketed minority drivers the most. 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That phrase could not be confirmed by listening to the video. Stephen C. Barker, a 33-year-old state police officer fromKenmore, who had been a trooper for five years, suffered a head injury when the police cruiser plowed into the minivan. So how will the state police department handle the Spina case? 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Blame the labor negotiators who have enabled this, but the ones who can fix it are the supervisors who are now corruptly approving the overtime (expecting it themselves when they retire), and blame the top managers in the public service agencies, the comptroller, and the fovernor who do not stop it administratively and thereby are complicit in the loss of faith in government. The topic of distracted driving was never mentioned, nor were the injured parties or the collision. If you work for an agency or organization, know your department's policy for creating coins, that is your responsibility. Why might Spina drive himself crazy with overwork? Great for fundraising and non-profits.NEED CUSTOM COINS? In the description of the video on YouTube, the man alleges that Spina threatened to throw him off the bridge if he were to come across him again. We are a privately owned enterprise who engages in creating works of art in the form of Law Enforcement and Military Collectibles. 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