1 | 2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 11, 1995 ‘Police (continued from page 9) tims identify possible suspects. “The computer sorts through the photos according to a physi- cal description — height, weight, hair color, etc. — and displays the faces of people who fit the de- scription,” Miers said. “It's a great law enforcement tool which also stands up well in court.” Dallas Township is the first police department in Luzerne County to use the Photoffender program, Miers said. Similar pro- grams are on the market, but they : : can cost up to $30,000. Another program called PA- LEMIS (Pennsylvania Law En- forcement Information System), ‘which Dallas Township and sev- ‘eral other Back Mountain depart- ‘ments use, stores all police rec- ‘ords except for traffic accident reports on the computer. - “The only reason we still do accident reports by hand is be- cause that's how the state wants them,” Miers said. The department also has a laptop computer, which officers can take with them to crime scenes or investigations to make notes. By plugging it into a home tele- phone or the cruiser’'s cellular phone, they can tie into the office system, saving them time making notes. at the scene, then coming back to the office to transcribe them and file a report. When an officer arrests a sus- pect or investigates a crime, he enters one report in the computer, which automatically cross-refer- ences it with all existing records. Miers’s computer has a huge memory, so it can store a large number of records. “We probably won't run out of - space on the hard drive before it's . The computer even spits out the monthly crime report — which _ ance took two days to compile - to be sent to Harrisburg in less than five minutes. . “The computer system frees the ‘officers from hours of time-con- : ‘suming duplicate paperwork and ‘cuts ‘the time we need to search for information,” Miers said. “It POST PHOTO/GRACE R. DOVE Dallas Township police chief Carl Miers shows how his new computer system can set up a photo lineup to help crime victims identify suspects. The police department recently upgraded its equipment, adding a laptop computer, FAX modem, digital camera and other state-of-the-art goodies. also saves space because it elimi- nates having to store all our re- ports in file cabinets.” All information is backed up onto a tape system so it won't be lost if the computer crashes. The township first computerized three years ago. The complete system has been on line since July, with only a few minor adjustments necessary. The entire setup — computer, color monitor, color inkjet printer, at least half a dozen programs, scanner, camera, FAX modem, laptop, laser printer and color FAX - ran about $7,000, Miers said. The department started out small, with a $3,400 computer and the PA-LEMIS program. Gradually Miers added more equipment and programs. “We planned ahead by buying more than we presently need,” he said. “We have plenty of room to ex- pand.” St. Francis names Raymond a distinguished alumnus Michael J. Raymond, Ph.D., director of neuropsychological/ cognitive services at the Allied Services John Heinz Institute of “Rehabilitation Medicine, Wilkes- ‘Barre Twp., has been named Distinghished Alumnus in Medi- ‘cine by Saint Francis College, ‘Loretto, PA. . Raymond, a 1974 graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in his- ‘tory, was nominated for the honor. The school gives annual distin- guished alumni awards in law, communications, religion and medicine to one alumnus in each field who has been graduated from Saint Francis for atleast 10years. - ww NERS Oats ‘Alumni are selected based on their : fi 45 "You'll Have a Jim Dandy Time" contributions to their field. Raymond was presented his award at the college's annual Homecoming Dinner/Dance on Saturday, August 5. Raymond holds a master of science degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton and a Ph.D. in in reha- bilitation from Florida State Uni- versity. He is certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsy- chology and the American Board of Professional Disability Consult- ants, and is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Psycholo- gists. He can send information on crimes or criminals to any police department with a FAX or printer in the country, and worldwide through INTERPOL. Miers and patrolman Robert Jolley trained other officers on the new system. They have adapted very well to it, Miers said. “Several guys were concerned that they might push the wrong button and lose all their informa- tion,” he said. “It's hard to do. These programs are written for people who don't know much about computers. If you can read and press a typewriter key, you can handle PA-LEMIS and Pho- toffender.” Jolley has the most experience with computers, and knows some of the other programs stored in the system, Miers said. Miers expects most police de- partments in the country to tie MICHAEL J. RAYMOND, PhD Raymond and his wife, the for- mer Carrie Roberts, reside in Dallas. into this or a similar system by the turn of the century. By then, they'll also be able to scan a sus- pect’s fingerprints into the com- puter for storage and an auto- matic nationwide search and comparison, eliminating the inky mess of fingerprinting and long wait for a criminal history. Police computers will also be able to communicate with foreign authorities, with the computer doing all the translating, he said. Because Miers and the super- visors have planned ahead and have most of the equipment which will be required, Dallas Township's system won't need much upgrad- ing, he said. “Don't be surprised if, when you call the police, an officer shows up at your house with a laptop and asksifhe can plug itintoyour telephone line,” Miers said laugh- ing. Some open burning bans are lifted i Bans on open burning in Dal- las Borough and Dallas and Jackson townships have been lifted. Residents are reminded to follow all local burning ordinances. Lake Twp. recycling center open Oct. 14 The voluntary recycling drop- off center for Lake Township will be accepting recyclables Oct. 14 from 10-12 noon at the township building. The following items may be dropped off: aluminum and bi- metal cans, clear, brown, and green glass, plastic #1 and #2 only. No motor oil containers can be accepted. 586-6000 RTS. 6 & 11, CLARKS SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT N.E. PENNA'S NO. 1 SPOT FOOD, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT STEAKS » CHOPS * SEAFOOD 85 ENTREES FRcED $9.95 Children's Menu Available 125 Deliciously Different & Dandy Late Nite Snacks and Very Special Cream Drinks OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30 AM TO 2 AM 288-3500 MARK PLAZA, EDWARDSVILLE, RT. 11 Friday, October 13 Dave & John Saturday, October 14 Fling A Thing BENJAMIN R. JONES, III Attorney at Law 124 North Memorial Highway Shavertown 1400 Mellon Bank Center Wilkes-Barre 675-0393 .- 823-5181 PROPERTY TRANSFERS The following property deeds were recorded at the Luzerne County Courthouse for the week of September 22-28. Leond. Rutkoski, et ux to David Spring, et ux, 19 Deer Meadow Estate, Dallas Borough, $315,000. Charles A. Krivenko, et ux, to John M. Rhoads, et ux, 17 Highpoint Acres, Dallas Borough, $197,000. Carmela C. Thomas, to Mal- colm M. Asher, et ux, Oak St., Dallas Borough, $15,000. Walter A. Kane, estate al to Alan M. Pugh, et ux, 101 Grand View Terrace, Dallas Twp., $400. Joseph Scalzo, et ux, to Jac- queline M. Biscontini, 42 Kingswood Dr., Dallas Twp., © $203,900. David L. Stroud, to Andrew F. Novak, et ux, W. Elmcrest Dr., Dallas Twp., $108,750. Russell Wandel, et ux, to Jo- seph L. Namey, et al, 2.2 ac., Fairmount Twp., $105,000. Joseph Gashi, et al, to Donald V. Hilstolsky, et ux, .73 ac. parcel 2, Franklin Twp., $48,000. Arthur H. Phillips, Jr., etal, to Douglas M. Steele, 39-41 Dudley Ave., Harveys Lake Bor. $12,000. Gerald Sennett, to Paul Maher, @ et ux, Lot 24, Harveys Lake Bary, $2,000. Lehman Homes Inc., et ux to Michael D. Bernardo, et ux, 18 Meadowcrest Dr., Jackson Twp., $138,500. Tony Silverstein, to Louis M. Sebastian, et ux, 80-81 Blueberry Hill Rd., Jackson Twp., $300,000. Thomas Roberts, partner al, to Francis J. Collini, Kingston Twp., ® ® $290,000. John Leland Robinson, et ux, to Harry T. Harmon, et ux, Ta- manini Dr., Kingston TWP., $192,900. Judy Ann M. Watkins, to John ODay, et ux, Lot 24, Kingston Twp., $88,000. Louis Hodle, admin. al, to Daniel Hodle, et ux, 3 ac, 4 perches, Kingston Twp., $35,000. §§) EGIK Development Corp., to Stephen J. Olshefski, et ux, 33, 34 lots, Lake Twp., $15,000. 4 City Cable Inc. to Ronald Cross, et ux, Lot 7, Grassy Pond, Ross Twp., $17,900. Hearing Oct. 13 on health : care for moms and newborns State Representative Phyllis Mundy announces that State Representative Larry Curry will conducta public hearingon House Bill 1747 on October 13, at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavil- ion in Edwardsville. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the main auditorium. The public is invited to attend. 4 House Bill 1747 targets the issue of post-delivery health in- surance benefits for women and their newborns. The recent trend toward shorter hospital stays for new mothers and infants is an issue of concern to both health care providers and to the publics at large. Patients, physicians and nurses representing the obstetric, pedi- atric and home health fields are scheduled to testify at the hear- ing. Free medical clinic in Shavertown The Back Mountain Free Medical Clinic at St. Therese's Church, lower level, corner of Pioneer and Davis St., Shavertown, welcomes all who are need of medical care by competent doctors, nurses and staff. 4 If uninsured or underinsured we care to help. Come Fridays, time: 6:30 p.m. Confidentiality assured. Fire company collects aluminum cans Residents and business own- ers of the Back Mountain and surrounding - communities are asked to donate aluminum cans to the Shavertown Volunteer Fire Co. to help purchase of a new state-of-the-art pumper/aerial ladder truck. Drop off cans at the firehall at 170 Main Street, Shavertown at the designated area. Members can arrange for pickup if neces- sary. Call 675-1302 for more infor- mation. a. PHARMACY 159 N. 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